how has adderall xr helped you? | ADHD Information

Staying home more might be a symptom of social anxiety. Stimulants often aggrivate or increase feelings of anxiety so that could be whats happening with you. If thats the case a higher dose will just raise your anxiety level not help it. Hi,

I just recently switched to Adderall XR 20 1 week ago.  I was on Straterra for almost a year, with little to no help, until my dosage went up to 120MG, then it did seem to help, but unfortunely I had some side -effects that caused me to discontinue the medication.   Anyway, since I have been on Adderall XR I agree I have been in a great mood, and have much more energy, I feel as if my level of concentration is more controllable than without medication.  Another benefit I experience is that I am sleeping much much better.... Around 9pm I start getting sleepy, and by 10PM I am able to sleep.. and when i sleep, I sleep through the night, or 1 wake up only once, so far...  Prior to the Adderal I was waking up 10-15 times a night, and still tired the next day.   Already this week I have stopped chewing my fingernails, and have gone back to working on projects already started... I feel... like myself again.  Hopefully the medicine stays this way. :)

Thanks

Chris

i have noticed that the adderall xr does not seem to be as effective at helping to focus and concentrate but it does help my mood and my energy.

i am going to go up to 20 mgs today and hope that that helps with something.  i have also noticed others saying the same thing.  i can run around all day with a happy mood and more energy but still i feel that i am not hitting the mark for achievement of much of anything. also i  noticed that i also stay at home more now too.  i cannot imagine why or how a med could have that effect on a person, that is just too weird!

maybe the higher dose will help that now?  has it really helped anyone??  if so please tell me how so i wont quit this and give up!

thanks for the help!