Krax

What I don't see on news reports, at least the one's I've read, that I think should be there is a basic description of how Add and other central nervous system stimulants work. When I first took ritalin, I thought of it in terms of it "adding" something, i.e. energy, enthusiasm, ect; however later I read about it and the chemestry of it and of course that isn't the case at all.

Congrads that is awesome, I look forward to reaching that point

Falcon we've all got those thoughts and feelings at different times, that old guy has them too. Don't get down on yourself, none of us have lived an optimum life. The fact that you're here, talking and helping other people is a lot more then many other people are doing right now.

Falcon yes Wellbutrin does something - it doesn't give me the direct manic focus, however it does two things for me that I got from ritalin: (1) it wakes me up and alert in the morning, and (2) it helps me tolerate frustration. Like everyone really, my job is all about frustration. This is why it's given me the ability to go without ritalin, a real blessing, plus virtually no side-effects. For me Wellbutrin is a miracle drug.

it's funny, because I don't think it's actually harder to do what I have to do, once I move forward I develop my momentum and I get stuff done, but the initial putting my foot forward seems unnatural.

I originally posted the following in the general thread I think, but thought it should go in this one. I've used ritalin for over 4 years. Since last May, about 7 months ago, I started on Wellbutrin and have gone off and on ritalin. Wellbutin has really given me the confidence to go without ritalin, and six weeks ago I committed to doing it for good. I function a million times better professionally (as far as talking with clients, and doing active things), and am a much better husband and father - way more engaged. The one thing I struggle with a bit is just getting started on paperwork. Now that I'm over my initial withdraw period - I think it's a matter of re-programming my brain. Over the last 4 years I've gotten programmed to think in terms of step (1) being taking ritalin, step (2) working on paperwork. Even now, my brain is still waiting for step 1 to happen - so I guess it's a matter of repeated behavior (not taking ritalin, but going to step 2) making my mind understand it isn't going to get step 1 first. Does that make sense?

Thank you Ashely I appreciate that. I've used ritalin for over 4 years. Since last May, about 7 months ago, I started on Wellbutrin and have gone off and on ritalin. Wellbutin has really given me the confidence to go without ritalin, and six weeks ago I committed to doing it for good. I function a million times better professionally (as far as talking with clients, and doing active things), and am a much better husband and father - way more engaged. The one thing I struggle with a bit is just getting started on paperwork. Now that I'm over my initial withdraw period - I think it's a matter of re-programming my brain. Over the last 4 years I've gotten programmed to think in terms of step (1) being taking ritalin, step (2) working on paperwork. Even now, my brain is still waiting for step 1 to happen - so I guess it's a matter of repeated behavior (not taking ritalin, but going to step 2) making my mind understand it isn't going to get step 1 first. Does that make sense?

Hello I'm a ritalin user, now 6 weeks clean, looking for a forum as this one. Problem is there aren't many for ritalin, however reading the posts I feel as though I'm going through the same thing as most of you folks and would like to participate in discussing my recovery and so forth. Is that okay?