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Sara · 03-06-2008, 03:01 PM

Hello guys this is my first post but after reading this thread I just had to respond. I also suffer from adult ADHD. I have had symptoms since childhood however my parents, being the hippies that they are, decided that medication was evil and did not give me anything not even any form of therapy. I truly believe had I had the medication as a child my life would be dramatically different. Because I couldn't concentrate in school I never went to college even though I had a desire to do so but felt it would be a waste of time because no matter how I tried I would never be all that I felt I could be. I do have the opposite problem than previous posts where as I tend to hyper-focus on T.V., computer,reading. Its as if I get lost in what I am doing and before you know it hours have passed and I have not been present.

Fast forward to age 29...my first experience with ritalin! OH MY GOD...it was as if the clouds parted the fog lifted and for the first time in my life I felt I was "capable' of reaching my full potential. I was a more present mother and wife. My house was actually clutter free ( a first for me). And I started my own business.

That feeling however did not last as I built a tolerence to the drug (even though the "experts" say that is not possible!). I have been on Adderall, Adderall XR, Focalin, Welbutrin...and some more I don't remember! I was constantly searching for that feeling again, that confidence in my abilities, and the clarity in my life.

The closest I have come after 3 years of experimenting is my current combination of Vyvanse 100mg, Lamictal 100mg, and wellbutrin 300mg. I know that may sound extreme to some but the benefits of taking the meds far outweigh the chaos that is my life without them!

Sorry for the long post but I just wanted to share my experience. For those having medication issues...don't give up the right combo is out there for you!
I wish everyone well and hope that you can regain control of your lives as I have!

03-06-2008, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sara Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	My experience Hello guys this is my first post but after reading this thread I just had to respond. I also suffer from adult ADHD. I have had symptoms since childhood however my parents, being the hippies that they are, decided that medication was evil and did not give me anything not even any form of therapy. I truly believe had I had the medication as a child my life would be dramatically different. Because I couldn't concentrate in school I never went to college even though I had a desire to do so but felt it would be a waste of time because no matter how I tried I would never be all that I felt I could be. I do have the opposite problem than previous posts where as I tend to hyper-focus on T.V., computer,reading. Its as if I get lost in what I am doing and before you know it hours have passed and I have not been present. Fast forward to age 29...my first experience with ritalin! OH MY GOD...it was as if the clouds parted the fog lifted and for the first time in my life I felt I was "capable' of reaching my full potential. I was a more present mother and wife. My house was actually clutter free ( a first for me). And I started my own business. That feeling however did not last as I built a tolerence to the drug (even though the "experts" say that is not possible!). I have been on Adderall, Adderall XR, Focalin, Welbutrin...and some more I don't remember! I was constantly searching for that feeling again, that confidence in my abilities, and the clarity in my life. The closest I have come after 3 years of experimenting is my current combination of Vyvanse 100mg, Lamictal 100mg, and wellbutrin 300mg. I know that may sound extreme to some but the benefits of taking the meds far outweigh the chaos that is my life without them! Sorry for the long post but I just wanted to share my experience. For those having medication issues...don't give up the right combo is out there for you! I wish everyone well and hope that you can regain control of your lives as I have! Last edited by Sara; 03-06-2008 at 03:11 PM.