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Originally Posted by RobH4413
While I understand that ADHD is a way over diagnosed condition, it certainly isn't a non-existent condition. I'm very sorry that you had the problems you did with the drug, and its incredibly unfortunate that you had to go through all that. With that being said, there is a popular trend in society to say that ADHD and the medication for it is complete total bullshit.
It's correct that adderall is in the same drug catagory as speed. They are both stimulants, and both can exhibit many of the same side effects. But people who genuinely have ADHD have different brains, and stimulants can chemically alter their brains to wire more normally. It stimulates
There is some crazy weird brain chemistry going on, and for some people (including me) the good medication brings way outweighs the bad. I hate the feeling of the side effects, but I also love being able to not leave the oven on every time I cook my food. I also really enjoy being able to do school work, and not have to re-read the same page four times because I keep zoning out.
I understand that there is major problem with over diagnosing ADHD, but also understand that there are people who genuinely do have it, and lead better more successful lives because of the option of medication.
See
"The brain of someone who does not have the disorder operates at a baseline of stimulation, so psychostimulants would put them in a state of overstimulation, resulting in the rush drug abusers seek. But when an ADHD patient is given a stimulant, he or she drops dramatically to a state of understimulation for a few minutes, then gradually reaches a baseline of normal stimulation that allows him or her to concentrate."
-http://www.ocweekly.com/2008-08-28/news/this-is-your-brain-on-adderall/
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I totally appreciate that. I'm glad the meds have helped you. That said, I would still NEVER put my kids on it. There's an unfortunate flip side to taking medication like that, even if it's working the way it's supposed to for you. It's a double edged sword really. The physical affects it may have on your body could be really bad, but it's still helping you in a big way as well.
I guess the issue is just as much about an accurate diagnosis as it is the treatment prescribed. I was obviously misdiagnosed, and then given the wrong treatment as a result.