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Dec 03, 2015, 09:31 AM
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Lately, I've been feeling very anxious. I've found that my adderall only helps me focus and that I still need energy. So, i drink coffee, and then I get anxious. Does anyone have any advice to combat this anxiousness? It's so hard to breathe sometimes I just feel trapped in my own mind. I try doing yoga and meditating but they are only a temporary fix. Any feedback is appreciated! Love to all.
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19 years young Libra Ambivert Pescatarian BipolarI, ADHD, Hypothyroidism, MTHFR heterozygous Depakote, Abilify, Armour, Deplin, Adderall Serenity, Courage, Wisdom. |
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Dec 03, 2015, 03:28 PM
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First of all you're taking a stimulant along with coffee. That's going to cause anxiety in itself right there. Have you tried a PRN like Ativan, klonopin, or Xanax? I take Ativan PRN and buspar and it helps.
Dx: BP2, PTSD, bulimia/anorexia Seroquel 150mgs Risperdal 4mg Trileptal 600mgs Buspar 45mgs Ativan 1mg PRN Vyvance 70mgs PRN |
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Dec 03, 2015, 04:11 PM
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I tried taking klonopin once or twice and it worked really well for me, but I didn't want to take any more before my next psychiatrist appointment. I will definitely ask her about trying what she thinks is best for me! Thank you that helped a lot
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Lauren
19 years young Libra Ambivert Pescatarian BipolarI, ADHD, Hypothyroidism, MTHFR heterozygous Depakote, Abilify, Armour, Deplin, Adderall Serenity, Courage, Wisdom. |
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Dec 03, 2015, 09:06 PM
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To take it a little easier on your system, you could try subtracting before adding. Subtracting coffee, that is. Maybe try tea? I get not getting energized by the adderall, I don't either. Yet I can't handle much coffee anymore (I went a few months without, and when I had it again, it was too much). One thing I have found though-- though the adderall doesn't energize me, if I've taken a dose and go too long without eating, I can get anxiety through the roof! I don't handle the blood sugar thing well at ALL (medications or no). Might be worth watching for a potential connection there. You can "chart" your anxiety and see if there are any similar patterns.
Potentially interesting note... My BF also takes adderall. It doesn't energize him either. So he drinks a fair bit of coffee. He has big anxiety problems. He's convinced they're not related. I'm convinced that -- though it may not eliminate the anxiety, it sure wouldn't hurt(!) Oh! P. S. The thing I find energizes me best and most consistently is getting into motion. |
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Dec 03, 2015, 10:22 PM
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Stimulants give me massive anxiety. I avoid anything that could mess with my sleep.
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Dec 04, 2015, 07:52 AM
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When I am having anxiety /panic I can't touch coffee with a ten foot pole
I would say definitely drop the coffee for now
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