ADD/ADHD

» redback - anger

Hi Lisa

Sounds like you're going through the wars.

ADD is not going to explain everything going on in your life. My suggestion is to print this off and show your doctor. Diarise some of the things you're doing. Maybe you need a physical check-up if you've been on medication for a long time and to rule out other causes for your problems. Maybe its time to review the dosage or even the type of medication best for you from now on.

"I really hate who i've become"

Don't beat yourself up about it. You are recognising behaviours and want to change SO you are not crazy. Aderall, like any medication expected to do a lot, WILL have side effects. Its impossible to say if this is what is happening to you as it needs a face-to-face with your own doctor. "emotional lability" is a known side effect.

Aderall is the sort of medication you shouldn't mix without your doctor knowing what else you take with or without a prescription. Understand? Even simple stuff like some fruit juice may possibly reduce the effect of the medication.

If its ADD or ADHD you have, it's not only about medication. Sometimes teenagers don't do as well as adults on some medications. By that I mean you probably need to learn some techniques to handle stress and anger issues. All of us can benefit from these sorts of skills. Think of it like school study. Some pick up skills easier than others.

Take care.

-- posted by redback