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Originally Posted by AniManiac
The main difference (according to the sources I can find) in reactions to stimulants for people with ADHD versus not, is whether the meds are 1) calming (and focusing), or 2) the opposite - which can include sleep loss and euphoria. Basically it's whether your body gets stimulated versus calmed at a normal therapeutic dose.
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Even in people with ADHD, a common side effect of stimulants is insomnia. So I don't think it's as simple as calming vs. stimulating. But yeah, I hear what you're saying. Both my prescriber and pharmacist told me not to take the stimulants too late in the day, so they are aware of the potential insomnia problem. I don't think my ADHD meds either calm or stimulate me. I know I don't get euphoric. They help me be not so distractible. Without them, every stimulus is equally salient.
They help me be able to settle down and stick with what I'm doing. They help me be able to focus. They help me find motivation to start something, and motivation to finish.
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Originally Posted by jimitherat
I know people with very treatment resistant depression that were helped by stimulants.
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Yes, stimulants are very effective for depression. It is really good to hear they have helped you with lupus.