I can’t seem to ever concentrate. My friend says Adderall helps him concentrate. How do I find out if it’s a good option for me?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Anonymous
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Jun 1, 2017
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medication can always be an option that helps a lot with concentration but seeing a specialist can give you the advise or options that you may need. personally I have been off medication for a few years now but am starting up again in my next year at university, I feel I will get the most out of it while still in education but there are different severity's and they can depend on your environment.
Tekalon
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Jul 15, 2017
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I recommend talking to your doctor. Adderall is a prescription drug and should be recommended by a doctor first.
JJspacedoubt
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Sep 13, 2017
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Adderall is a prescribed stimulant medication. Consulting a professional is a great way to find out if Adderall, Vyvanse, or a different stimulant medication would be helpful.
Wonderball
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Sep 14, 2017
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Consult your prescribing physician. Some PCP's will write you a prescription for it, but some may refer you to a psychiatrist. Out of all the stimulants used to treat ADHD, Adderall is one of the more effective one for many people.
Schultzy
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Sep 21, 2017
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Medications that are stimulants such as Adderall and Vyvanse are things that work for some people, But not everyone. If you feel that these types of medications are something you'd want to try and might be worth it to you, Consult with your family doctor or physician about these. They are professionals and will know what's best for you and will help you find a medication that works best for you.
Grackl3
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Oct 21, 2017
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Talk to your doctor. Youd need a diagnosis of sorts before you were allowed to have a medication like that. Many things can cause an impairment in concentration, not just ADD/ADHD. Your doctor can help you figure out whats causing you problems and set you up with a good medication, if thats what you want.
blissfulHoney95
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Nov 12, 2017
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Speak to your doctor or therapist. They are the experts and only a doctor can write a prescription.
Anonymous
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Jan 7, 2018
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I have taken adderall before and I have adhd. I think you should seek medical help before taking a medicine that your friend tells you to take. It's because adderall might work for your friend but not you. In my experience with it...it worked for school...but it made me less social and gave me terrible mood swings after it timed out. You look at other medication too.
Anonymous
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Feb 2, 2018
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try binaural beats for ADHD .. works for me..
use stereo headphones only.. and try to do quiet jobs like study or sleeping while listening to it.... u can play an instrumental music in back but without vocals..... and dont overdo it
Anonymous
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Apr 4, 2018
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Make sure to first go to the doctor to get a correct prescription. It is very dangerous to take medication without professional opinion.
