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Struggling with ADHD Medication Dependence and Motivation

Guido

747d

I was prescribed with ADHD medication back in 2020. I wasn’t doing well in school and I thought that was the problem. Now two years later I feel like I have a massive dependence on ADHD medication. The problem is I don’t have any motivation to do school when I take the medication. I sit around all day playing video games. I want to care and I want to do good in school but I can’t seem to figure it out. I flunked out of one college and I’m doing poorly again. I’m not “stupid” at all I just hate school. Can someone please help me I’m so depressed and I can’t take this anymore. I just want to be good at school like everyone else.

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    • Y0g1

      746d

      Honestly. School isn’t for everyone. Have you thought about trade school or something like that? Also lowering your adhd meds if you feel a dependence on them but don’t get the results they are meant to give?

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    • Y0g1

      746d

      Honestly. School isn’t for everyone. Have you thought about trade school or something like that? Also lowering your adhd meds if you feel a dependence on them but don’t get the results they are meant to give?

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      • Guido

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        @Y0g1 and this is sad to say. But sometimes I take 20mg at the same time to feel better. Instead of taking 10mg after bfast and 10mg after lunch, I take 20mg before breakfast so that I can “focus harder”… but I never focus on what I need too, I distract myself with stimulating things instead (like video games and YouTube).

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      • Guido

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        @Y0g1 I haven’t thought about trade school. To be honest I don’t know much about it. If you could explain what you mean some more that would be great! Also… are you on ADHD meds? If so, what kind? I was on Vyvanse 40mg for a while, but I didn’t like it. I didn’t eat anything and I stayed up all night. I switched to 10mg amphetamines salts twice a day. One before bfast, one after lunch. I still feel weird, does anyone have answers for me? I need help!:(

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        • Y0g1

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          @Guido I’m on Concerta extended release 54 mg (highest dose). Trade school can be like plumbing or welding or that kind of thing- if you do a simple google search of trade school there should be more info

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