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Abusing uppers to manage adhd?

Spockette September 16th, 2023

Anyone else who abuses uppers to manage adhd? I use speed almost every day to manage my undiagnosed adhd symptoms and get stuff done. It doesn't make me hyperactive, it calms me down and organises my thoughts. I can clean my house and take care of my business and I don't suffer from negative adhd symptoms. The downsides are that I get no quality sleep and that my appetite is gone (TW: I lost 3kg in 2 weeks).

Wondering what I should do. I used to be a raging alcoholic but cut back on drinking since starting speed. Now I drink once a week.

I have been warned of damage from using amphetamines long term so I don't wanna make it sound like a miracle cure.

Also my doctor doesn't wanna diagnose me with adhd because I already have an autism and schizoaffective disorder diagnosis.

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yellowMap8006 September 26th, 2023

@Spockette

This is serious. Please get help and stop using. It may seem like you're just doing it to focus but that is a fast track way to addiction. Your mind will trick you and say your not doing it to get high. The deeper you go with it the harder it is to get off of it. Find a way to stop please.