Hello,

I just turned 17 years old and am in high school.

About one week ago a friend of mine offered me Adderall XR (20mg) in the morning. I tryed it out that morning. I found that the entire day was great, I was actually enjoying school for once, I actually WANTED to do the school work and had the willpower to do so. So, towards the end of the day I asked if I could buy more and packed up on a few days supply of these adderall xr's.

Fast foward a week later. Here I am typing this. I am currently, "Coming down" from adderall. I'm such a mess.

At times I burst out with tears when just have a normal conversation with my mother and run up the stairs to my room and sob. I have no idea why I am doing this... I haven't cried in years.

I don't want to stop taking adderall, because this past week, I've been doing so incredible in school, it's amazing. I fear that if I stop... my grades and me will suffer once again.

I told my mom that I think I might possibly have ADD and were going to the doctor soon to have it checked out. The reason I assume this is because I tryed taking a online ADD test and got 37 questions checked. The test said that if it goes above 20, to see a doctor.

If it's true, then is this why I've been doing so bad in school and having trouble doing ANYTHING for most of my life without the use of adderall or some other medication?

There could be many possible answers to your question, but you may be on the right track! Getting the proper diagnosis from your doctor is a very good next step :)

Just want to let everybody know that I just got back from the doctors, and I WAS dignosed with a moderate case of ADD. Also found out that ADD is genetic and found that my biological mother and my 3 biological brothers and sisters (Not living with them) also have cases of ADD & ADHD.

The doctor was very nice and easy to talk to, she gave me a prescription for Adderall XR and I am now going to a therapist soon to work everything else out.

So glad I went..
Thanks...

Excellent! Glad you went, and that you feel that you've made some progress. :) Let us know how things go, and by all means, keep posting here at the ADD Forums :)

Congrats and good luck. Keep us posted.

i'm very happy 4 you!! Hugs

That's great to hear!!! Good luck!!!

Thats great to hear.
I did want to rant on about the dangers of taking drugs that have not been prescribed for you, but if you hadn't you wouldn't have realised your problem would you? So... I'll just say this. You are very lucky.

Wow, I guess I need to get diagnosed to get meds since I am not in high school! He he.
I am serious though.