>>21189I take a larger dose of Adderall extended release in the morning with a cup of coffee, a protein bar, and some yogurt (though it takes a while because I have a hard time eating in the morning). In the afternoon, I take a smaller immediate release. I also really strictly manage my sleep and always go to bed/wake up at the exact same time every day. I wasn't treated at all as a child and raised in a really bad environment for learning to manage it, so my ADHD is pretty severe and doing anything is like pulling teeth. The medicine hasn't actually "fixed" me as much as it's made it easier for me to force myself to do what I need to do and control impulsive behaviors. Still a massive improvement that's made life livable. I was a good driver before because I was always worried about killing someone, but my driving is so much better medicated that I won't drive unless I've taken my medicine. Emotional control generally has also been helped, I'm a lot more patient, find it so much easier to wait, and I don't talk everyone's ear off.
>>21191I don't think magnesium cures ADHD, but it is good to take. I take magnesium glycinate an hour before bed and it helps with sleep quality. But people don't become zombies on stimulant medicine unless the dose is too high. The perception mostly comes from incompetent pediatricians giving children excessive doses and then parents accepting it instead of having the dose lowered. If you're feeling lethargic and tired after taking it, that means the dose is too high. It might also be that after getting treated, someone is better able to control their impulsive behaviors and they just LOOK sedated in comparison to before.
>>21224This isn't really true, they aren't identical and if they were then methamphetamine wouldn't be distinguished from dextroamphetamine/levoamphetamine/lisdexamfetamine. While the difference is smaller for some than others, it's still relevant. Dopamine is distinguished from norepinephrine by one small group added onto it. You also have it backwards, Adderall is more effective than methamphetamine for treating ADHD, otherwise they would treat with prescription methamphetamine.
The way neurotransmitters like dopamine are released is through open
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