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[Kitten]

if you're really concerned, then being honest to them about how worried you are would be a good start.

[eureka00]

[Lasairfiona]

I think it is a weird "the brain can do anything" mentality as well as a admonition to not give in to the depression (which is decent advice but I am just not always capable of it, even with medication). Which is odd because I think he is mildly depressed often and can't seem to fight it to his own standards as stated in the discussion. Eh, I have kinda decided that as long as he isn't advocating that I try life without the medication, I am probably over worrying about a lapse in my medication. I should wait until the issue comes up rather than haranguing him about something that _might_ happen.
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Before God created Las he pondered on all the aspects a woman might have, he considered which ones would look good super-inflated and which ones to leave alone.
After much deliberation he gave her a giant comfort zone. - Michael

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[Usagi Miyamoto]

I don't recall feeling colder as a result of taking any of the ADD drugs, though I might not notice, polar bear that I am.

The most common side-effect I've noticed with both Ritalin and Adderall-type drugs has been a loss of appetite for the first few hours after taking them. Despite the appetite effect, I've never lost much weight, because the usual effect is, I'm hungrier than usual in the evening when the drug has worn off. In kids, it can be an issue that leads to growth problems, but presumably you've done all the growing you're going to. So, my first bit of advice is to really eat a good breakfast in the morning, something with quality proteins and fat and not a lot of simple carbs, so it takes a while to digest and keeps your energy levels up when you forget to stop for lunch, which you might. Eggs and bacon, a protein-boosted fruit smoothie, apples with peanut butter, those are all good. Cap'n Crunch, not so much.

The second thing is, when you have ADD, forgetting that you've already taken your pill for the day can be a real issue. I definitely recommend pill minders! It was less of a big deal with Ritalin, which never had much effect on me at any dose, but I have really needed the pill minders with Adderall XR and Vyvanse, because if I accidentally take one of those twice in the morning, I feel terrible: wired, restless, and jittery, and the effect doesn't wear off for hours. You don't have to experience that twice to know you want to prevent it happening again.

And finally, pay attention to your sleep habits. It might be harder to feel like going to bed when you're taking these drugs, but your body still needs sleep. Going to bed can be another one of those things that's easy to ignore when there's still stuff to do, just like eating is easy to ignore earlier in the day. Sleep! Man, I need to take my own advice. Best of luck to you - it's sounding like it's going okay so far, so I hope that continues.
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[Oneponytoruleall]

nevermind

[WheelsOfConfusion]

Already happened once.

[Arc Tempest]

Twice, I think.
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The older I get, the more certain I become of one thing. True and abiding cynicism is simply a form of cowardice.

[Oneponytoruleall]

So the answer is I don't give a shit.

[Halen]

Oh man we would be SO upset. I personally would cry and cry and cry until I vomited.

[Snorri]

Given that I rarely look for old posts or threads by anyone, how would I notice?
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[Dennis J. Squidbunny]

also, things you've said in the past indicate you are not a teenager so why would you make a post like one?

[Dennis J. Squidbunny]

I am such a jerk sometimes!

[Mr Gary]

I would totally miss you, whoever you were.

Nah, I'm shitting you. I think you are a cool (insert gender here).
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[Pint]

Are there any 'Festers in or around Carson City, NV?