Posted by Michael K. Junk on April 9, 2002, at 18:55:40
In reply to Re: ANYONE'S ANXIETY HELPED BY A STIMULANT? » IsoM, posted by sid on April 9, 2002, at 11:24:25
This is a good question, with a simple answer: OF COURSE IT DOES! Stimulants are amphetamines. People don't cook their own and risk jail because it makes them feel bad - they cook their own and risk jail because it makes them feel GOOD! Let's be honest - not to "scare" anybody - but all of these amphetamines are nothing but speed. It makes you feel good. Sure it does - no denying it. It "stimulates" activity in your brain and can cause an almost "euphoric" feel - while it lasts. But then, it takes more and more and more for the same feelings. I took Adderall because of "Adult ADD" and immdiately felt great - imagine that! I took uppers and I felt better! I thought, "Hey! This was my problem! Adult ADD!." No, my feeling better was caused by my taking speed by prescription. Of course I could concentrate better! Of course I could get up and around! Of course I wasn't as depressed! Of course I could accomplish things and "carry through" with things I couldn't before! Of course the good feelings made me feel less anxious! As it "wore off" daily, I felt a little down and irritible in the evening. If children take it, as it wears of, they sometimes get a tad rambunctious. That's called -- as bad as some people had to admit it - coming down off the HIGH.
It's mimportant to remember that "addiction by prescription" (also the title of a good book) means that the worst drug problems can start in the doctor's office, not on the street corner. Read Betty Ford's story, or Tammy Faye Bakker and how she coped with her husband's ministry falling apart, Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac.
Keep in mind ADD is a "disorder" barely recognized in Europe as hard as the drug companies are trying to push the idea there.
There IS a way out though:
http://www.amphetamines.com/I only come here to look for things to help me escape the addictions of uppers AND downers! (Adderall and Klonopin -- and Zoloft for good measure.) Remember these chemicals are all sloshing around in our brains and doctors simply do NOT know all of the ramifications. However, those who have been there and their brains have been the receptors of these chemicals over a period of time, have plenty of stories to tell -- all over the Internet. If benzos are your problem - make a stop at:
http://www.benzo.org.uk/
http://www.geocities.com/benzodebate/There are times for drugs, but these drugs are being handed out like candy corn to adults and children alike. I hope you don't become defensive with replies like, "I feel better than I have in my whole life," because - I am not surprised and could not possibly disagree. But, it is JUST as important you understand there are consequences long-term. I know.
Michael
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