Why is adderall so widely prescribed yet crystal meth is always the punching bag?
I agree wholeheartedly. I’m fourteen, and my parents force me to take Adderall. I have attention deficit disorder, but I have never had a problem with hyperactivity or impulsivity; I have a hard time focusing, and they make me take it to maintain decent grades. Adderall has caused me a few physical problems. It takes away my appetite, so I’ve become frail and underweight. (I’m a vegetarian, so I had enough trouble getting enough iron before I started taking it) You’re right about the palpitations. It also increases your pulse; today, mine reached 120 beats per minute when I was sitting in class. I’d have to say the emotional problems are worse, though. I’m normally a very funloving person, but when I’m on it, I have no interest in socializing, laughing or watching cartoons. When it’s wearing off, I’m very irritable, insecure and even mildly paranoid. If any of you reading this are on Adderall, and you have a choice, try going without it for a week. You might be surprised.
