Posted by vbAgent on January 13, 2006, at 15:38:01
In reply to Re: our histories - LAST RESPONSE » AuntieMel, posted by vbAgent on January 13, 2006, at 10:38:18
Losing sleep really makes all your problems worse. I couldn't think clearly. I lost the ability to use common sense; I lost perspective. In retrospect, both abstaining from cannabis use AND starting to drink coffee again two weeks ago may be the culprits. Caffeine potentiates Adderall in a bad way...and drinking it late in the day makes it less likely that I'll fall asleep at a decent time. So, I will limit myself to one cup of coffee in the early morning, taking none in the afternoon and night. Also, I will limit cannabis use to just two weekends out of the month. I am on probation (not for DUI or possession but) for a single count of prescription fraud. I wrote myself a script for 12 tablets of MS Contin 60mg to help me sleep in Oct '04.
The MS Contin didn't help either...I took one tablet and started itching something fierce. Afterwards, I dumped the remaining 11 tablets in the toilet. The following morning a Special Investigation's detective gave me a visit. This was when I wasn't seeing a pdoc or therapist and the insomnia was horrid. Anyway, being on probation presents the possibility of a random drug screen happening once a month.
I will continue taking 5mg of Adderall 2-3x/day along with Lunesta 2mg at night. I think abruptly stopping them is unwise; I'm taking them for a reason. The medications are helpful, but Adderall is really only helpful if I get enough sleep the night before.
Ah, the truth comes out. Any thoughts? Thanks.
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