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Originally Posted by Crescent Moon
I would encourage you to see it less as being "cured" and more like "responding well to medications." When we think of ourselves as being "cured," then we can get sucked into thinking that we don't even need the meds... and then we start trying to stop taking them... and then it's downhill from there.
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Thanks. I was about to disagree but you're absolutely right. It wasn't intended to come off literally though. Just how i feel. It's crazy how well I'm doing. I do acknowledge that one day I might not be so well and "cured" It's like saying zero paranoia because it isn't as bad on meds. I just attempt to trick my mind so I can live in the moment without thinking about it. Doesn't help much. I'm the type that says f that I'll drink with my new meds. My mom won't even let me have a beer and I can't say no to her because I'm an adult now at 19 which isn't much further away from not being an adult. I respect that. Stopped smoking, drinking...
Concerta abuse after taking extreme unheard of doses? Nope. It's come to the point where taking them as prescribed is what I need where I actually enjoy life more than a 4-6 hour high and a week crash. It's not even enough but I'll be ok. If he says no to upping Concerta to 90-108mg (20-24mg Ritalin 3-4 times a day), I'll switch to Ritalin 60mg (20mg Ritalin 3x a day) or Provigil/Nuvigil cuz amphetamine sucks. Everyone says not to just pop an upper or a downer when needed. It's just the way I like to use it. Concerta is better. Kicks in faster and lasts longer without any ups and downs but rather a "Times up. You can't focus. Just pass out and sleep early. I'll see you in the morning".
Cured would be without meds. I mean Prozac works for OCD and completely killed my anxiety and if I mess with the doses, it's not good. I've messed with my meds so many times to realize to just stop doing that ****.
Curiosity killed the cat?
I'm pretty sure I used more than 9 lives.
I've noticed that I've been talking 10 times more to the point where I become annoying.
Disability is finally paying for the injection because even though it's like 750 dollars, there was controversy so they said fine. Welfare pays for the Concerta. "But it's still a stimulant.."
"Nope. It's a medication now. Problem?? Talk to the 6 year olds on Adderall and I have a dealer anyways". That would keep people like that away from me.