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Originally Posted by kptclutch
It's crossed my mind, but part of me is afraid to try a higher dosage because of how difficult this medication is for me to come by and I've also got some psychological issues in terms of feeling like adderall is holding me back or something. It's hard to explain, but I like to think I'll be able to quit medicating one day when life slows down. I guess I feel like it'll be even more of a permanent part of my life if I up the dosage...and I'll never break free.
I know all this sounds crazy, and I know I have issues related to this that needs to be ironed out in therapy.
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I was worried in the early days about the Adderall and eventually needing more. My dosage is just as effective now as it was four years ago. I've messed around with the timing, but the dosage has not changed. I like the IR better because I tend to be real foggy when I first wake up. I can also plan for the day too. If I sleep late (I know... that is a stretch) I might only take two doses.
Being super busy helps ADD to a point, but being Too Busy can really make our symptoms worse. Tough balance... The ADD never goes away, but there are many things you can do to limit it's effects on you. There are other meds you can try if the generic Adderall side effects bother you. My daughter (15 y/o) does real well on Vyvanse 60mg.
I definitely went through a grieving/embarrassed period after the wonder of my diagnosis wore off. Read the books I mentioned. Adderall is like eyeglasses for the ADD brain
