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Are you taking Adderall under the direction of a medical professional? Please get professional help. Mixing medications can prove to be dangerous. Go to your college health center or your own Md. or even a local clinic.
Even if it is just to ask some questions. The more knowledge you have about meds , the better you will be able to make informed decisions about them.
Needing to take alcohol and an anti depressant at the end of the day is not a good way for you to live. You are young and can get control of this situation with guidance.
Taking sleeping pills and Zanax is dangerous , especially if they are obtained through a dealer.
Believe it or not, this situation is manageable. It will take a while. But you can get on a good track of meds and possibly therapy .
Please promise yourself you will just go ask for help!
You can speak to your advisor or a trusted professor if you'd lilke. Someone you feel comfortable with.
I hope you keep us posted !
Good luck and dont give up!View Thread

My 19 yr old son has ADHD. I've watched him struggle in school since 2nd gr. It breaks my heart to see how disorganized he is. He cannot keep track of time and cant plan anything ahead of time. So far he got through his first yr of college . he has been using a coach for the past 2 yrs.
I still see evidence of this problem in his personal life. he cant find things. I must tell him numerous times to do a task. He keeps forgetting what i said or that I asked him to do something at all.
I'v suggested he use the google calendar like you do, But I dont think 19 yr old boys like to listen to their mothers.
He currently is taking adderall during the school yr.
ANy other suggestions! You know first hand !!
THANK YOU!
ChrisView Thread


THank you for sharing!
snowy77View Thread

His neurologist explained it in such a way(I dont remember his exact words) that helpled my son understand and not feel like something was "wrong with him". But through the years, my son has never wanted to talk about it. and he gets upset when his meds stop working and they need to be adjusted. He just gets angry and complains that he has to deal with this.
He is a freshman in college now(doing well, with the help of a private coach) but I still have a hard time bringing up the subject and talking about his condition and his meds. I dont know if he is ashamed or what? I cant get him to talk.
Snowy77View Thread

Thank youView Thread


You might want to think about talking to your school counselor, or nurse. Its a place to start.View Thread

My son is resistant to change meds again, being the Vyvanse helps his ADHD. Any suggestions??View Thread

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