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"Addiction" To A Medication...expected, Or Is It Creating A Larger Problem?
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

When I take Ritalin, I'm on my best game. But I sure can tell when it's worn off, and can feel how much I need it again. I'm sticking to the prescribed dosage and times, but sneak that little bit extra in when I feel like I need it even more. It becomes scary to think about addiction to something you feel like you need so badly, and is prescribed to you.

posted March 31, 2019
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I take concerta and Ritalin and it does seem to make me tired and irritable when it wears off.

posted April 2, 2019
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Indeed...I am trying to be very mindful...I get no high...just crash with severe depression on the downswing. It's an unexpected balancing act. <3

posted March 31, 2019

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