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Mickey1210

343d

How’s everyone dealing with the stimulant shortage… for me not well I’ve forgotten how awful this is

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    • Atheris

      306d

      Over indulging in Starbucks Doubleshots. For some reason, it's the only energy drink that both works and doesn't give me side effects. I combine that with a protein shake and that's pretty much what keeps me going

    • Atheris

      306d

      Over indulging in Starbucks Doubleshots. For some reason, it's the only energy drink that both works and doesn't give me side effects. I combine that with a protein shake and that's pretty much what keeps me going

    • T.Baily655

      342d

      My doctor warned me about it I just got me refill for my second month. My doctor said I would have to probably call around so he just gave me a paper prescription to take with me. I had to call so many pharmicies to get it the second time though. I was lucky with the first time and the first place I called l had exactly 30 left, I have never weaved in and out traffic as much as I did that day. Yesterday for my refill I had to drive 45 minutes each way but it was worth it. I have Adderall but you could try asking your doctor if there are others that will work but not as in high of demand.

    • verasama

      342d

      I've been parceling out vyvanse and only taking when I really need it until I can get my Adderall again. It's terrible.

      • Mickey1210

        342d

        @verasama that’s what I always did only took it four days a week for work that just shows how long it’s been since I’ve had it

    • Jelly_JellyFish

      343d

      I take natural stimulants, so I don’t need to be reliant on stimulant meds

      • Mickey1210

        342d

        @Jelly_JellyFish what kind and how expensive are they?

        • Jelly_JellyFish

          342d

          @Mickey1210 coffee gives some people jitters, so that’s why I drink tea because tea doesn’t do that

        • Jelly_JellyFish

          342d

          @Mickey1210 it varies, it doesn’t have to be very expensive but it depends on your tastes. I just consume about the equivalent to 3 servings of matcha powder every day. If you don’t like tea you can bake the powder in things like mug cakes. Green tea also works for me but I find I have to drink a lot of it. They have green tea pills, but it’s a lot of caffeine in them sand they make me fall asleep. Basically up your caffeine because most people with ADHD will get tired, their symptoms are reduced and sometimes even fall asleep on caffeine.

      • queef

        343d

        @Jelly_JellyFish Interesting. Do you mean types of food/drinks or is there a natural supplement type thing?

        • Jelly_JellyFish

          342d

          @queef Matcha powder or green tea. I drink about the equivalent of 3 servings every morning, it’s better than coffee because it doesn’t have the jittery side effects coffee has. So in other words, a lot of caffeine every day in the form of Green tea. They have green tea pills, but it has too much caffeine in them and will make me fall asleep

    • possumgal

      343d

      When I am able to get meds I get them. 30 days on the dot (I forget some days to take my meds) this has led me to have some when the pharmacy doesn't

      • Mickey1210

        343d

        @possumgal I’ve been without for two weeks and no end in sight

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