sorry silent type... I've been off the forums of late.
In answer to your question about my teeth: no they didnt get fucked up cos I became a meth head but I did become a dexy head and you get the whole kit and kiboodle so to speak of physical problems from any stimulant if u abuse it...
It fucks your teeth up cos it dries your mouth out and saliva is esseential to healthy teeth... you should have none of these problems if you take your meds properly
Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 197 Location: Australia
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject:
Acoording to my dentist you should brush twice a day. You may have a problem if when brushing your gums bleed. This is a indicator of bad decay. Resulting in loose teeth. Just what I have heard....
I'm twenty and I've brushed my teeth once a day my whole life. My teeth are perfectly fine. No cavities, no problems whatsoever, except for and impacted wisdom tooth but that's nature not something I did.
Then again, I have only used these ADD drugs recreationally on a few occasions. Maybe a dozen times tops. I really don't think those a very good medication for people like us to use, but its said to have been prescribed "when all else fails" by some doctors. Dumb shits.
Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 197 Location: Australia
Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:
In Australia medication used to treat ADD and ADHD are very restricted. Tightly controlled. Probably for the fact that when available too freely they are abused by many. I think the classification here is S8. Meaning you need to consult with a specialist before even being considered for a prescription. Although I have heard that some docs are now mixing ritalin with prozac. Just don't know where they practice. LOLLLL
i take 1mg klonopin in the am, and 1mg in the pm. i also take vyvanse 50 mg before work. helps greatly. i become outgoing, and focused. the bad part is that it only lasts 6 hours. so after that, im back to being depressed and unmotivated. the klonopin takes away my obsessive social thoughts, and the stim makes me more outgoing. i recommend benzo with stim. but, im still trying to tweak dosages, times, etc. right now im uncovered with insurance, but when the coverage starts, ill be good.
Joined: Apr 27, 2008 Posts: 6 Location: Washington State U.S.A.
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: Methylphenidate / Ritalin experience
SILENTTYPE...
I have both ADD and SA. I am guessing my SA is due to years of ADD and having how "worthless" or "messed up" I am drilled into my head by my parents and teachers.
In October of 2007 I was put on Methylphenidate (generic Ritalin). When I was prescribed it, I thought to myself,
"OK Doc, I will take it for a few weeks and call you to tell you it did nothing for my focusing or for my social anxiety, but it did make my sexual life worse like every other medication I have been on since 1988".
Well, let me tell you, the next morning, I took the tablet and got into my car to got to work. I was shaking so bad I could barely drive. By the time I got halfway to work (about a 10 minute drive), I was feeling fine, the shaking was gone, the sweating stopped, and I was totally jamming out to a song on the radio. But best of all, I began to think to myself,
"Um, Dave, what the hell are you afraid of? Why is going into work such an issue? Big deal, let people say and think whatever they want about you."
When I actually go to work, I parked the car and walked right in the building. This walk from the car to the door is usually a very painful, very long process. Sometimes, I would get halfway to the door, turn around get back in the car and go home. But not that day. I not only walked in without any fear whatsoever, I was greeting everyone I saw. And if you knew me, saying Good Morning to people is not my thing AT ALL
I went to work and not only busted out twice the amount of work I usually do, but it was so detailed and clean and crisp. (I am a merchant in a warehouse. Presentation is EVERYTHING)
In March of 2008 (last month) the focusing benefits of Methylphenidate were still in full effect. The removal of the SA and fear had dwindled to next to nothing. I am now back on short-term disability trying a new medication to take in addition to the Methylphenidate.
So yeah. I can see how the stimulant would work for some folks as a tension reducer in social situations. But for me, it lasted only 5 months.
Oh, and I am not sure what Sponglewang means by having teeth like his. But neither Ritalin or its generic Methylphenidate cause your teeth to rot. As you mentioned SilentType, Crystal Meth (the illegal version) causes that due to all of the nasty chemicals they use to make it.
I say give it a whirl. What can it hurt right? Of course it is addicting though, so please be careful.
Good luck to you SilentType.
~AQ
_________________ 37 years of Social Anxiety and counting...
I love stimulants they make me feel awesome. But I don't know if they mite make u feel more nervous. They're not very calming but try and see for yourself.
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