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Is it weird my meds (singular) have been fine for over 10 years at the same dose? (lemmy.world)
submitted 5 days ago by to c/autisticandadhd@lemmy.world
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We got it nailed down and its kinda strange to me sometimes Ive never needed or felt I should ask for more even tho I easily could.

I think people get on a weird hedonic treadmill when they dont understand what stimulants "do" or how they help us get up to speed pun intended on fixing our functioning to the point it becomes "I dont feel anything" == "Need moar dose"

Am I the odd one who wouldnt want more even if you shoved it down my throat?

I always wanted the largest one * 2 so I could adjust my dosage as I felt was needed and the rest was history

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[–] 6 points 5 days ago (2 children)

The best thing my psych told me is a mental disorder is only a disorder if it gets in the way of you living a quality life. You not feeling the need /want for a larger dose means its effective and you're consistent in taking it. I've been on my current dosage for a while now and don't really feel the need to up it, and that's fine with me. A lot of ADHD meds are amphetamines and the less you can take the better probably. I'm possibly having to deal with high blood pressure as a side effect and that's no fun.

TL;DR listen to your body and if it's saying your good then your probably good. Do talk with your psych about it though.

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  • [–] 4 points 5 days ago (1 child)

    Guanfacine is a blood pressure reducer that also treats ADHD. Some protocols combine it with a stimulant to reduce stimulant use and control BP. Maybe talk to your doctor about the possibility.

    Also, daily cardio exercise helps with both pressure and ADHD symptoms.

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