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AuDHD girlies afraid of stimulants: talk to your dr about atomoextine. it’s been life changing
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Anonymous 1w

i feel silly asking this since km a psych major in progress but do stims affect autism diff than non-stims?

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Anonymous 5d

I wish my body reacted to meds like this… It takes so much for anything to happen and atomoxetine did nothing for me. 😭 But! I am happy it’s been a huge positive for you! /gen ❤️

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Anonymous 1w

SO TRUE! I got on atomoxetine a year ago and my life has never been better.

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Anonymous 5d

Have you tried Wellbutrin? If you have, how similar is it to Atomoxetine?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

asking bc im audhd taking stims since i also have narcolepsy

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

it’s usually a preference thing. addiction runs in my family so i try to avoid them if i can

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

ooh okay makes sense! i thiught it mightve been a chemical thing i was worried ab that too! but thankfully im not prone to drug addiction just oral fixation 🥲

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

that sounded weird i meant like very prone to smoke/vape/chew drugs. ive been tempted sm but ive resisted so long and will continue to🙏

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 6d

i feel you!! i’ve been hooked on nicotine for 3 years bc of that damn hand to mouth motion. i fell victim to the cycle and got hooked on 🧊 after being laced. it was a easier for me to kick that (sober since aug 4th 2024)

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 5d

i LOVED wellbutrin when i was on it!! atomoxetine helps better with my focus though

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 5d

wellbutrin (in my experience) lessened my anxiety & depression to increase chances of better focus, but i still needed a bigger push

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 5d

wellbutrin was great imo just didnt help my adhd too much. it also decreased my appetite a lot so i had to switch

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

proud of you for making it out ♥️♥️ that shit is so tough esp in a society that is lowk drug centered

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 5d

thank you! a stimulant *might* be necessary for you friend. i’m not very experienced with those but i definitely recommend bringing it up to your provider. i hope you can find peace soon

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 5d

this too. i set meal alarms

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

that’s smart !!

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 5d

Oh, definitely! I’m currently on Vyvanse and switching to Adderall. 🙂‍↕️ Thank you :3

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