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Posted by Johnny B. Linux on July 4, 2006, at 7:12:37
I frequently feel quilty about using my prescription medication Dexedrine (ER caps) 10mg that I take as directed bid (taken 2x/ day). My guilt doesn't seem rational. Thanks to a patient doctor, we have discovered that for me Dexedrine is superior to Ritalin and Adderall; he said something about my individual makeup and genetics.
Yes, I function much better, plan and schedule, and get daily tasks accomplished. Overall, I am more goal-oriented and have "direction" in my life, whereas before everything was such a terrible struggle and I felt so lost.
Why do I feel guilty? I was diagnosed ADD/ADHD multiple times throughout my life beginning when I was kindergarten. I am 29 years old, a college junior, and a professional insurance agent.
Can anyone else relate? I can't shake this guilt. I don't feel high or drugged after taking it, nor do I ever abuse it.
Maybe I'm afraid of success after so many past failures and mistakes. *sigh* Feedback appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by KayeBaby on July 21, 2006, at 19:44:36
In reply to Dexedrine Remorse, posted by Johnny B. Linux on July 4, 2006, at 7:12:37
I think I understand this feeling.
It is a real pain for me...Guilt is an emotion that, like pain in the body, is supposed to signal that something is wrong. I don't know your history but I think maybe, in my case, I was taught to feel guilt and shame innopropriately. I was especially taught to feel guilt anytime I something made me feel happy or good.
You get the drift I'm sure.Maybe we need to re-learn when this emotion is truly appropriate.
You have no reason I can see to feel any guilt about what you are doing. In fact I offer you congrats on finding and utilizing some good help.
Dexedrine or any drug is simply a tool for us to use. One among many.
Best to you and just tell the guilt to take a flying leap.
Peace,
Kaye
> I frequently feel quilty about using my prescription medication Dexedrine (ER caps) 10mg that I take as directed bid (taken 2x/ day). My guilt doesn't seem rational. Thanks to a patient doctor, we have discovered that for me Dexedrine is superior to Ritalin and Adderall; he said something about my individual makeup and genetics.
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> Yes, I function much better, plan and schedule, and get daily tasks accomplished. Overall, I am more goal-oriented and have "direction" in my life, whereas before everything was such a terrible struggle and I felt so lost.
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> Why do I feel guilty? I was diagnosed ADD/ADHD multiple times throughout my life beginning when I was kindergarten. I am 29 years old, a college junior, and a professional insurance agent.
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> Can anyone else relate? I can't shake this guilt. I don't feel high or drugged after taking it, nor do I ever abuse it.
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> Maybe I'm afraid of success after so many past failures and mistakes. *sigh* Feedback appreciated. Thanks.
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