So I've been taking Adderall for about the past 5 months, and it's really starting to lose it's effect. I'm not sure why it's not working as well, but i'm not able to gather my thoughts, process information and be motivated and not procstinate on my work like I used to. I really want to be able to feel those initial effects that were able to help me grab a hold of my life and feel like I was going somewhere with it. I'm starting to fall back into my old ADD self it seems. I want to ask my psych about switching meds or even increasing my current dose but I feel guilty and I don't want my psych thinking that I have "drug seeking" behavior. It's coming to finals week in college and I need to start working hard during these last few weeks while I finish the semester. I've already screwed up by putting off a paper and now not having enough time to write this 4 page essay with the 4 hours I have before I have class so i'm going to have to take late credit on it. Any advice that any of you could share who have also been in situations like this? I really just need to get the most out of my meds this month....

I was scared to even asked for stims after trying strattera because I didn't want to seem like a drug seeker.

but I did ask, and the doc was cool about it.

it very well could be that you're ready for an increased dosage.

a lot of people up it after a while.

but remember getting enough sleep, good diet, no drinking/drugs, etc is all an important part of it too.