Ritalin

[Kramerica]

I have been on every sort of stimulant for ADD since I was 14...it led to depression, hard core.  I was perscribed zoloft but it doents work as well as I would liek it to.  the ritalin has controled my life for 8 years....im getting off of it...over the past week i have taken 90 pills, 20g each...i have been taking more then i should since i came to college but never at the rate i did this week...i just took my last one 20 minutes ago and tomrow will be my first day of what i hope is the rest of my life...however, i know when my doctor refills my perscription i am going to have a prblm, because in reality, i do need it in moderation....

[pinky5]

Kramerica,

I think it's very brave of you to tackle going to college even though you have these challenges with depression and ADD. You must be a determined person.

I don't know how much Ritalin you normally take, but 90 pills sounds like a lot. Is it a good idea to just stop taking it altogether or would it be better to wean down your dosage gradually?

I wish you lots of luck with your fresh start. Don't put pressure on yourself. Sometimes you can make big improvements and sometimes you can just make small ones. They will all add up to big changes over time. Hang in there.

Rachel