Anyone here take Ritalin?

[tec699]

I'm on a 7 day trial basis and I have to report back to my psychiatrist on Monday to let him know how my body is reacting to the drug. So far I've felt a lost of hunger, and it feels like I'm on speed! I also can get very happy and talkative and I'm able to fully concentrate on things that I need to get done. I actually read 15 pages from my behavioral management text book last night without moving one time. This was so hard for me to do in the past as I would feel the need to get up every 2-3 minutes!

I guess it doesn't help that I drink a 20oz cup of coffee when I'm on Ritalin. Caffeine alone puts me in a good mood.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

I doubt I have ADD, but sounds like I could use some of that stuff.

 

[gigapet]

from experience the "speedy effects" of the drug fall off after about a week.

 

[arcenite]

do yourself a favor and if you can get by without it, do so. I've heard that shib is hard on your body

 

[FoBoT]

i think my work productivity would suffer and i would get fired. it takes a lot of ADD to be able to nef on OT all day AND get twice as much work done as my co-workers :sun:

 

[skim milk]

and then you will build a tolerance, then the shrink will up your dosage, which leads you to becoming more dependent on the drug, etc.
I've heard about it numerous times

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: tec699
I'm on a 7 day trial basis and I have to report back to my psychiatrist on Monday to let him know how my body is reacting to the drug. So far I've felt a lost of hunger, and it feels like I'm on speed! I also can get very happy and talkative and I'm able to fully concentrate on things that I need to get done. I actually read 15 pages from my behavioral management text book last night without moving one time. This was so hard for me to do in the past as I would feel the need to get up every 2-3 minutes!

I guess it doesn't help that I drink a 20oz cup of coffee when I'm on Ritalin. Caffeine alone puts me in a good mood.

Caffeine isn't doing you a world of good.


But...a question for you. Do you eat much tuna fish? Or seafood in general?

 

[tec699]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: tec699
I'm on a 7 day trial basis and I have to report back to my psychiatrist on Monday to let him know how my body is reacting to the drug. So far I've felt a lost of hunger, and it feels like I'm on speed! I also can get very happy and talkative and I'm able to fully concentrate on things that I need to get done. I actually read 15 pages from my behavioral management text book last night without moving one time. This was so hard for me to do in the past as I would feel the need to get up every 2-3 minutes!

I guess it doesn't help that I drink a 20oz cup of coffee when I'm on Ritalin. Caffeine alone puts me in a good mood.

Caffeine isn't doing you a world of good.


But...a question for you. Do you eat much tuna fish? Or seafood in general?

Well lately I haven't been eating too good. Is their a coorelation between a lack of seafood and people not being able to concentrate?

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: tec699

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: tec699
I'm on a 7 day trial basis and I have to report back to my psychiatrist on Monday to let him know how my body is reacting to the drug. So far I've felt a lost of hunger, and it feels like I'm on speed! I also can get very happy and talkative and I'm able to fully concentrate on things that I need to get done. I actually read 15 pages from my behavioral management text book last night without moving one time. This was so hard for me to do in the past as I would feel the need to get up every 2-3 minutes!

I guess it doesn't help that I drink a 20oz cup of coffee when I'm on Ritalin. Caffeine alone puts me in a good mood.

Caffeine isn't doing you a world of good.


But...a question for you. Do you eat much tuna fish? Or seafood in general?

Well lately I haven't been eating too good. Is their a coorelation between a lack of seafood and people not being able to concentrate?

Not so sure about that but eating a lot of tuna fish can definitely cause symptoms mirroring ADD. The mercury level in tuna is the cause. There are more and more cases of this affecting people, esp. children (one boy was found to have over 6,000 time the level of mercury than is considered safe).


Not eating well can also mess with your blood sugar level and affect your moods.

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: gigapet
from experience the "speedy effects" of the drug fall off after about a week.

except for the rapid heartbeat and nausea. you'll still get that. switch to Straterra if you can

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

It's a real help to some people, and no long term studies have shown a problem.

If it helps, don't sweat it.

 

[Juno]

Um..no.

But some of my classmates are on ritalin. I don't know if it help them..

 

[Crazymofo]

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's a real help to some people, and no long term studies have shown a problem.

If it helps, don't sweat it.

thanks for posting a real reply...

some of you amateur doctors on here really need to keep your freaking mouths shut because you have no idea what you are talking about...

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: Crazymofo

Originally posted by: WinstonSmith
It's a real help to some people, and no long term studies have shown a problem.

If it helps, don't sweat it.

thanks for posting a real reply...

some of you amateur doctors on here really need to keep your freaking mouths shut because you have no idea what you are talking about...

hey, i read the jacket of a medical book once..therefore i am allowed to tack Dr. in front of my name...

 

[Alex]

Originally posted by: aRCeNiTe
do yourself a favor and if you can get by without it, do so. I've heard that shib is hard on your body

totally... my roomates are on a lot of stuff not just ritalin but anxiety and depression meds and its quite sad to see them like zombies around the house all day... :frown:

 

[y2kc]

<threadcrap>placebo</threadcrap>

sorry.

 

[FoBoT]

i might not technically be a medical doctor, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
i might not technically be a medical doctor, but i did stay at a holiday inn express last night

So that was YOU I caught in my bed!

 

[tec699]

Originally posted by: y2kc
<threadcrap>placebo</threadcrap>

sorry.

do you have proof that the Ritalin that I'm taking is a placebo?

LINK

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has effects similar to, but more potent than, caffeine and less potent than amphetamines. It has a notably calming and "focusing" effect on those with ADHD, particularly children.

Because of its stimulant properties, however, in recent years there have been reports of abuse of methylphenidate by people for whom it is not prescribed. It is abused for its stimulant effects: appetite suppression, wakefulness, increased focus/attentiveness, and euphoria. Addiction to methylphenidate seems to occur when it induces large and fast dopamine increases in the brain. In contrast, the therapeutic effect is achieved by slow and steady increases of dopamine, which are similar to the natural production by the brain. The doses prescribed by physicians start low and increase slowly until a therapeutic effect is reached. That way, the risk of addiction is very small.8

 

[y2kc]

Originally posted by: tec699

Originally posted by: y2kc
<threadcrap>placebo</threadcrap>

sorry.

do you have proof that the Ritalin that I'm taking is a placebo?

LINK

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has effects similar to, but more potent than, caffeine and less potent than amphetamines. It has a notably calming and "focusing" effect on those with ADHD, particularly children.

Because of its stimulant properties, however, in recent years there have been reports of abuse of methylphenidate by people for whom it is not prescribed. It is abused for its stimulant effects: appetite suppression, wakefulness, increased focus/attentiveness, and euphoria. Addiction to methylphenidate seems to occur when it induces large and fast dopamine increases in the brain. In contrast, the therapeutic effect is achieved by slow and steady increases of dopamine, which are similar to the natural production by the brain. The doses prescribed by physicians start low and increase slowly until a therapeutic effect is reached. That way, the risk of addiction is very small.8

no, because i really don't care.

adhd is a farce.

my job here is done, have a great day (that's if you can concentrate long enough to have a great day)

:roll:

 

[Crazymofo]

Originally posted by: y2kc

Originally posted by: tec699

Originally posted by: y2kc
<threadcrap>placebo</threadcrap>

sorry.

do you have proof that the Ritalin that I'm taking is a placebo?

LINK

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has effects similar to, but more potent than, caffeine and less potent than amphetamines. It has a notably calming and "focusing" effect on those with ADHD, particularly children.

Because of its stimulant properties, however, in recent years there have been reports of abuse of methylphenidate by people for whom it is not prescribed. It is abused for its stimulant effects: appetite suppression, wakefulness, increased focus/attentiveness, and euphoria. Addiction to methylphenidate seems to occur when it induces large and fast dopamine increases in the brain. In contrast, the therapeutic effect is achieved by slow and steady increases of dopamine, which are similar to the natural production by the brain. The doses prescribed by physicians start low and increase slowly until a therapeutic effect is reached. That way, the risk of addiction is very small.8

no, because i really don't care.

adhd is a farce.

my job here is done, have a great day (that's if you can concentrate long enough to have a great day)

:roll:

Show some fvcking proof that its a "farce" before you sit there and talk out your ass... if its such a farce then please tell me what I REALLY have that keeps me from being a productive adult?

 

[Analog]

Some employers won't hire you if you test positive for Ritalin in your drug test.

 

[daveymark]

Originally posted by: Crazymofo

Originally posted by: y2kc

Originally posted by: tec699

Originally posted by: y2kc
<threadcrap>placebo</threadcrap>

sorry.

do you have proof that the Ritalin that I'm taking is a placebo?

LINK

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It has effects similar to, but more potent than, caffeine and less potent than amphetamines. It has a notably calming and "focusing" effect on those with ADHD, particularly children.

Because of its stimulant properties, however, in recent years there have been reports of abuse of methylphenidate by people for whom it is not prescribed. It is abused for its stimulant effects: appetite suppression, wakefulness, increased focus/attentiveness, and euphoria. Addiction to methylphenidate seems to occur when it induces large and fast dopamine increases in the brain. In contrast, the therapeutic effect is achieved by slow and steady increases of dopamine, which are similar to the natural production by the brain. The doses prescribed by physicians start low and increase slowly until a therapeutic effect is reached. That way, the risk of addiction is very small.8

no, because i really don't care.

adhd is a farce.

my job here is done, have a great day (that's if you can concentrate long enough to have a great day)

:roll:

Show some fvcking proof that its a "farce" before you sit there and talk out your ass... if its such a farce then please tell me what I REALLY have that keeps me from being a productive adult?

He'll say you're lazy. It's a typical response from those ignorant of the fact that ADHD/ADD is REAL.