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Old Nov 01, 2014, 10:38 PM
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So I have ADHD and have been on adderall, about 15mg 2x a day, for over 5 years now. However (most recently) I've suffered from a few debilitating panic attacks that landed me in the hospital and my depression seems to get really bad at night (when I'm coming down from adderall). Anyway I saw a new pdoc and he thinks I DON'T have ADHD, and that it's actually hurting me more than it's helping me. So he took me off it. Anyway, I'm finding I'm having a REALLY hard time just doing basic things, like getting out of bed is a huge struggle for me. And I can't get anything done around the house. I've been so reliant on adderall as a stimulant to get me through my day, I just have NO energy without it.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone knew of a natural alternative to adderall, or maybe a stimulant that's not as addictive? Or doesn't have such a "harsh" come down that I can take?

Really I'm having the most trouble in the morning just getting out of bed and finding the energy to get my day started... and sorry but I can't drink coffee. For some weird reason coffee makes me tired :P

Thanks!
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I've been diagnosed with:
Bipolar 1
Borderline Personality Disorder
ADHD
Anxiety

Medications I take:
Saphris 10 mg
Adderall 15mg 2x a day
Klonopin .50mg (as needed for insomnia)
Topamax (new)