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Posted by Mrsmith on October 18, 2007, at 14:01:17
On dex and/or adderall in range of 25-40mg per day for some years. Altho there are benefits, here's a potential deal-killer: a progressive flattening of affect, blunting of emotion, and apathy, best described as extreme detachment from the people, events, and problems in my life. Things are quite clear to me - but I just can't seem to give a damn. Moreover, I don't seem to get any enjoyment out of life anymore. A previously on-fire career has languished now for years. Have on occasion added some A/D's, but relief, if any, short-lived. While many sources note the flattening/amotivational side effects of long-term use, I have never seen a fix. Is the answer to just drop the stims or is there something that can be done to reignite them? Any ideas would be most welcome!
Posted by clipper40 on October 19, 2007, at 19:04:28
In reply to Psychostimulants + Apathy, posted by Mrsmith on October 18, 2007, at 14:01:17
See the thread above: "Why do ADD stimulants stop working?" started by Ashley B.
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