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> I can't imagine abusing Adderall more than, say, ibuprofen. It's not that it's unpleasant to take it, but that it has zero pleasant qualities, either, except
by baby_souffle 1y ago
> I can't imagine abusing Adderall more than, say, ibuprofen. It's not that it's unpleasant to take it, but that it has zero pleasant qualities, either, except that now I can pay attention to things that don't fascinate me. It doesn't feel good. It doesn't (seem to) change my mood.
Years before I was diagnosed with ADHD, I was offered some cocaine. It did not effect me like everybody else. I assume that it's a similar deal with adderal. You and I are who the medication is _meant_ for. For more neurotypical people, it's not a "leveling" effect, it's - apparently - an elation.
- kstrauser 1y agoI do believe you’re right. I truly mean that I don’t feel anything different when I take it, just more focused. There’s no high, no racing heart, no hyper alertness, or any of the other stereotypical stimulant reactions. I just get more work done than usual, then go home and sleep normally that evening. And FWIW I’m very glad for this. I don’t want it to feel good. I just want to be able to pay rent, not get high on the meds that make it possible.