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Originally Posted by RichieRich
Faaahk just typed a huge reply and it’s gone.
Dagnabbit.
Is the answer to ADD really just medication?
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I can’t speak for everyone about how much or little medication helps only myself and my sons experiences so far.
My son is on small dose of the same medication I have started and he is having great improvements in his mood and attention at school. He still struggles with some social situations and that’s where working with a Psychologist is helping him and giving him tools to grow.
For myself, I take a 50mg dose of Vyvanse daily. The amounts it has helped my focus, increased my attention and decrease my impulsiveness like tapping my foot or bouncing a leg when sitting has been a night and day improvement for me. And increasing my attention and focus has eased my anxiety tremendously. I also do see a Psychologist as well who has been assisting me with some anxiety coping strategies and some social situation strategies when I have a manic swing or am under a deadline/timeline.
So, is medication a fix all ? Possibly, but not for myself but it combines with other tools it definitely has been life changing.