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Furaffinitydotnet 5 points ago +11 / -6

Ok, but adderall has its uses and I think that the stuff about "numbing active imaginations" is wrong. I think it should be limited to later teenage years, and it helps a lot of adults.

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Prodigaltrev 8 points ago +8 / -0

Agreed. They shouldn’t be given to young children. If you’re a fully developed adult that’s another story.

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SpeedyPrius1 12 points ago +12 / -0

I started taking it in my 50's and it changed my life. I've been at my current job for 8 years which is a record for me. More focused and making more money than I ever have.

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Randomite 2 points ago +2 / -0

Get the kids outside. Run the energy out of them. Mom, Dad, join them. Everybody benefits.

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Southern_Belle 5 points ago +5 / -0

I'm one of those crazies who would rather use holistic methods for everything, if possible.

However, these medications have their uses.

The problem, however, is that I don't trust the prescribers. I think they over-prescribe.

Furthermore, it should only be temporary while you are working on more permanent solutions.

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Furaffinitydotnet 2 points ago +2 / -0

I agree generally with "holistic" approaches in the sense of using the oldest available medication with predictable side effects.

I do not want to experiment with the newly created ADHD medications.

I only use my prescription during work and when I need to focus. This is extremely important in my line of work. When I am out of work, I simply take a break. When I was in college I wouldn't take it during summer or winter breaks.

The most important aspect for me is that I don't like the medication. I don't want to have to take it. However, I recognize the importance in taking it for my role in society. One day, I hope to shift my line of work and not need to take it. Until that happens, I need to take it. If my medication were cut, it would damage my quality of life significantly.