Absolutely. I am dealing with a very similar situation. The main difference is I was 28 when I was diagnosed. Adderal was a god sent for me. My thoughts were so organized & clear. I sometimes wonder if they had the same stuff around in high school if I would have dropped out.
I was eventually diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, bi-polar & PTSD as well. I was then also put on paxil. I stopped sleeping & had a variety of problems. I completely stopped taking the meds. My grades slipped some & I eventually stopped going. I am only 19 credits away.
I have resently started taking the adderall again along with other meds & it instantly kicks in. I feel less anxiety when I can organize my thoughts. I felt like a weak person for needing a pill to help me.
I would suggest talking to your doc about a different medication that may not have the same effects as the adderall.
I know it is pure hell though to try to adjust psych med's during a college semester. If you have a bad reaction, it's not like the professors are going to give a damn. They will just move on as though you don't exist.
at least that is my experience with a few exceptions.
My wife does say that I socialize less with her when I'm on the adderall & I have noticed I get agitated easier on my current med's. But I am willing to deal with that to be able to mentally function.
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