Posted by viridis on December 16, 2002, at 12:14:34
In reply to Re: Thanks for the info » viridis, posted by bookgurl99 on December 16, 2002, at 3:19:56
I just take 5 mg of Adderall in the AM (along with 1 mg Klonopin) and it helps make me feel calm and collected. Often I'll take another 2.5-5.0 mg in the afternoon, especially if I really have to focus on something and not get distracted (distraction is a major problem for me).
There's no real burst of energy (one of the "hallmarks" of ADD is that stimulants have a calming effect, in contrast to what the average person would experience). I also suffer from anxiety, and activating antidepressants (plus caffeine) make me feel wired and nervous. Adderall doesn't have this effect, nor did Provigil.
I think the fact that I can focus better on what needs to be done is a major anxiety-reliever in itself. I've never noticed any "crash" with Adderall (although some others here have reported this); its effects last a few hours and then gradually fade away. I can also take it in the evening and it seems to have no effect on sleep. All around, it's a very good med for me and, as I mentioned before, definitely has antidepressant properties, which is an added bonus.
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