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Ok this is what i do, I just shove the pill in my mouth and hide it,then spit it out later. WHOS GONNA KNOW???? It just pains me to see my parents wasting thier money. In fact im not even ADHD. Appreantally I was Diagnosed when i was 13 or so. I know the truth that my father went to the doctor asking for pills. I was never tested once. I dont do well in school and thats my falt. Taking the pills can lead to the use of cocaine i do not believe its the way to go.

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Submitted by: Anonymous

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I reused toput my son on a narcotic because of it being a "narcotic". Our only option (because he was totally out of control) was Straterra. This medecine has been AWESOME! My son doesn't have the lifelessness problem, him appetite is up and down. Sometimes he eats like a horse or like a bird, but I think that's just him. Recently I have changes his diet and it has been so good! If you follow the information in this website you will see yourself changing immediatly! Good luck!

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Submitted by: Abby Lowe

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When i first started reading your story I had to stop and look at the name of the authour, because I thought that i had written it. I am 16 years old and in the elventh grade. I was first diagnosed with ADHD in the 5th grade. And honestly, it was life changing. Before i started taking medication i was depressed and an absolute wreck. My family is amazing for putting up with me,I was terrible.The tiniest little thing like hearing someone chew would set me off in an instant. I would go nutts. I would scream and throw a huge fit. My mom is a very strong person, but yet i made her cry almost everyday of my childhood... ..Anyways, I DEFINETLEY am very ADHD and Adderall changed my life. I love the appetite part about it because i used to be fat. All the stuff with the emotions and tantrums ended. I wasnt hyper to the point of annoying ppl away. Life was good. But as years passed on and now especially in high school i have become very aware of some of the negative side effects. -I go to the library for lunch because i dont eat and to me what's worse is even if i go and try and just socialize its impossible. because i am so LIFELESS! The medicine takes away the Abby in me. At school when everyone is talking and having fun i feel like i am stuck inside my body. My body goes to school, Abby doesnt. I try and sneak out of taking it too. TRY PUTTING IT UNDER YOUR TOUNGE WHEN 'SWALLOWING IT' :)

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I have the opposite problem. I'm 25 and my parents want me to lower my dose of adderall. I do not want to as I find it helps so much as well as the fact that I am an adult and deal with my doctor privately so we know togehter what is best. I know what it is like to have parents that do not understand your concerns or listen to you. My suggestion to you would be to see your doctor privately. Next time you go to the doctor tell your parents you would like to go in alone. There is a patient doctor clause that states the doctor cannot discuss your private discussions with your parents even if you are under 18. This way you can talk to your doctor about your conserns about your growth being stunted and innability to gain weight, as well as how this effects your social life at school. Doctors really do understand these things. Any other things you want to talk about like if you are feeling depressed and that the medication seems to make you feel lifeless you should express. I have always had depression it sometimes comes along with ADHD. Your doctor will either adjust your dose or perscribe something different. Take your health into your own hands and that alone will make you feel better and in more control of yourself. Good luck to you and God bless.

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