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Old Dec 28, 2018, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by still_crazy View Post
oh, and...with amphetamine psychosis, you're looking for paranoia, agitation, voices, sometimes awkward, odd movements...it can be rough. semi-locally, a methamphetamine dependent young woman gouged her own eyes out because of voices she heard while on the street meth. :-( sad times.

its more common with high doses, street drug abuse, etc., -but- it can and does happen with low to moderate, standard dose treatment by prescription. happens with ritalin, too, so its not -just- the amphetamines.

the scary thing is that it can creep up on people...so, it might be 2 years into treatment and the person starts having psych issues. and yet...

stimulants can be effective and safe(ish) for a lot of people. if you're anxious, prone to agitation, moody by nature...i would -personally- avoid, or at least try alternatives 1st.

to be fair, psych drugs -in general- can make things worse...sometimes a lot worse. antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs can cause suicidality, psychosis, etc. so...its not just the uppers.

hope this helps.

2 years in? Cr a p. The more I googled the more I don't like. I am a moody, anxious ticking person before Vyvanse. One site said that being on this med for many months is not desirable and people should get off it as soon as they can. Feeling a bit squirrely now from the information.

Just wondering are you on any meds Still_Crazy?