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sek - were you sad or depressed before you started taking the meds, if you were - perhaps you still are. Perhaps you have some depression.

Hi,

I have read several similar posts from Illini on the AmenClinics ADD Forum and from Tinkinboots from the Adders.org forum.

I believe that Illini is an adderall veteran, whereas Tinkinboots is a new ritalin user.

I personally didn't notice any effects on social behaviour with dexedrine.

Illini seems sure that the effects of Adderall on him were great wrt to focus/concentration, but not so good and as you have described, wrt to socializing.

He's quite aa prolific poster -- so it might take you a little time to identify the posts that I'm referring to :-)

Here's a quote:
because I can still get concentration when I need it and then I know the affects will go away or won't be as dramatic allowing me to interact socially which is extremely important to me as you can probably guess from all of my posts.

SB.

sek119, I am taking Adderall XR(extended release) 15 mg just increased to 20 mg and have not had the symptoms you describe. Although i feel calmer and can stay more on task it has not affected my social ability. I do recall some other symptoms (dry mouth, jittery feeling) that only lasted for a few days then subsided. Give it a little more time, it could be that your body just needs an adjustment period. The dose could also be to high for you. If it doesn't improve in the first month I would definetley contact your doctor and see if you should decrease the dosage. Saying you are sad and not willing to smile does concern me though so if that continues contact your doctor soon. Best Wishes -Gettingagrip-I am a 24 male who has recently been diagnosed with ADD. I am taking the generic version of Adderal 20mg 3x a day. I don't know if these symptoms are normal but I seem to become withdrawn socialy when i'm on it. I become more quiet and less social. I seem to be more worried, and very sad, less willing to smile. What does this mean? I have only been taking it for about three days and I'm not sure I should continue taking it.

Thanks.
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I am taking the generic version of Adderal 20mg 3x a day . . . . . . .I have only been taking it for about three days and I'm not sure I should continue taking it. [/quote]

Didn't you gradually move up to this dose? Your doctor started you at 60mg a day???

If the feeling isn't overtly unpleasent then giving it a couple of more days may be in order.