Every morning, Monday through Friday, I wake up, eat breakfast, and take my Adderall. And… I absolutely hate it. I hate taking medicine that makes me feel calm, and hindering my personality. Adderall also changes my mood and increases my irritability throughout the day. It is miserable and annoying. Plus, I love to eat. The medicine decreases my appetite and sometimes, changes the taste of foods. Unfortunately, I am ADHD, and dependent on it to help me stay focused in class and when I study.
What I don’t get though is how people that are not ADD or ADHD want to take Adderall or similar medicines? Several people have asked me to give them one because they “need to stay up and study” or “need to stop eating,” but I have never given any out.
Not only is it a felony, it isn’t fun. Any chance I get to not take it (non-school days, and breaks), I don’t. Not taking my medicine allows me to be free and enjoy being the person I really am. But, I understand that it helps me concentrate, so I withstand the pain.
I guess what I am trying to say is that an overwhelming amount of young adults abuse Adderall for the purpose of studying, staying up all night, eating less, or in some cases, desiring the opposite effects for those that are not ADD at all. I have so many friends that are jealous and want to take Adderall on a daily basis. I also have some that claim they have an attention deficit problem and need to get checked by their doctor. If that’s the case, go to the doctor and have him write you a prescription, don’t take it upon yourself to find a friend to help solve your problem. I hate taking my medicine, and I cannot believe the amount of people that either want to take it, or are taking it illegally.
why don't take just drink coffee or tea or anything with high doses of caffeine? I agree with you, though, people should not be taking Adderall just to stay awake. They should find alternative methods of staying awake and alert.
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