[EastDallasGal]

For years, I "self-medicated". When I used, i was finally able to concentrate, have energy, and feel normal. So still struggling with staying clean. Guess I expected to get on meds for my ADHD and would not need or desire to use anymore. Although, the meds have helped tremendously - cutting down my urges- I guess I just sometimes want that little bit more that gives me energy and gets me going - something my meds have failed to do.

Does anyone have any advice on what i can do to quit entirely. I get so depressed. I have tried everything - and i just can't seem to whip it.

[Willcat]

I was a long time meth user, it helped with my ADD and PTSD symptoms. Then one day it all came crashing down. I checked into rehab to get some clean time and learn some recovery tools to help me stay clean. Over the years I have relapsed on various harmful substances.

Currently its been a few years since I used meth. I have attended some self-help meetings for support in my addiction treatments. Also I have been in government run addiction treatment programs along with still picking-up more recovery tools.

I'm most successful in my addiction treatments when I'm working my recovery program. It helps me have a greater desire to stay clean/sober that return to active addiction.

[Definite_Adder..:)]

Im not great on giving advice. Im still learning on accepting others advice...But i will sa in 2003, my oldest son, he will be 9 this year, because of my "self-medicated" actions, was taken from me. I deserved it. I shouldnt have been getting high. But i know what you mean. I felt normal. I felt "not differant". Not only that but i never felt accepted until i was smoking meth. WRONG CROWD TO BE ACCEPTED BY, but i felt accepted and at that time that was so good to feel meaning i was never accepted by family nor the"right crowd". My therepist has me on Adderall now. I will be honest, they moniter me very closely so that my addiction to speed doesnt spiral out of control, but thanks to the stimulant im on, i dont need illegal drugs to focus and concentrate. Im still working on alot to feel"normal" and i may never feel "normal" but im me and i have to learn TO ACCEPT MYSELF or no one will ever accept me either. I hope that helps. Like i said im not great at giving advice.

Stop using meth, obviously, but I do think that the ADD meds could be triggering your cravings. They are very similar to methamphetamine