Taking meds now, maybe I’m not ADD?? | ADHD Information

I have been on my meds now for 2 to 3 weeks. And I find that when I take the Adderall I am much more energetic, active, and can finish the tasks that I begin for sure. However, I was told that the stimulent in Adderall would calm the ADD'er DOWN - not pick them up this much. If I skip a dose I just sleep. But when I take a dose, I can actually function in life. But it's like drinking a ton of coffee. Shaking, hyper(not too bad though), full of energy................

And the worse symptom of all MOODY. I have less interest in my children and more interest into myself (which is odd). The meds have made me narrcisstic? I take care of my children of course, but I don't sit down and play with them anymore, I have no desire to do so. I cannot even force myself, because then I just get frustrated with them. This kinda sucks.

Also, I find that I don't talk nearly as much, and also I want to be alone now more then ever. Just not talking, no people around, just alone and quiet doing organizing and cleaning. Not wanting to socialize whatsoever. And dreading going out into public. And still not wanting to shower brush teeth etc....

Since the meds aren't working, maybe I am not ADD? Maybe I am bipolar type 2 -- like they had originally thought?

I was taking 10mg 2 times daily. Now I am taking 20mg 2 times daily. The 10mg didn't effect me in the slightest, so I doubled up on it, then I got the energy levels.

Thanks,

Mia

I have the same problem with Concerta,

I am currently looking into ADHD medications that are none stimulant.

People respond differently to the different meds, so you response to one med is not an indication you are not ADD. I have read that others have gotten kind of "high" when first starting or increasing adderall; and this goes away as the body adjusts to the med, leaving the therapeutic effects. However, if you seem to be pushed into a "manic" period by the meds, it might support bipolar (which is suspected). Record what is happening and call the prescribing doctor. You may even have a combo of things going on that need sorting out for treatment.

Good luck.

I'm on Addrall XR as well- started about a month ago.

When I take it, I am much better at some things: finishing tasks, writing papers, organizing room.... things that require deliberate, controlled attention. However, I much prefer not having it in me when I watch a movie, hang out with friends, play with my girlfriend's puppy, or play sports. And of course, it's better not to be on it when eating, since I don't enjoy food as much when on the med.

Adderall has been a blessing in many ways- it allows me to do some important things (organize, write articles) that I simply could not do before. But when I have free time to workout/play/hang out/chill out, I like my old crazy ADHD self better.

I have the same problem except that I'm not real motivated to do things.
Everything else is the same with me. I've tried Adderall and Concerta and
they both had this effect. I guess Straterra is next but I've been reading a lot
of negative things about it...

mashtee2003 or bharrod, have you had any luck since your post here? I also
have BP which I have a stable mix of meds for. I wonder if these side effects
happen with people that have bp also?

I have less interest in my children and more interest into myself (which is odd). The meds have made me narrcisstic?

that sounds like me without meds. is that showering thing a common ADD problem? I'm still looking into different meds myself, but I'm not even considering
Strattera after all I've heard about it. What you're experiencing might just be temporary, or maybe you have to find a med that works better for you if it doesn't go away. Have you ever been on any other meds for ADD?