What ADHD Med Over-Dose Feels Like ⚠️ (Or Too-High a Prescribed Dosage)

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#Adhd #Medication

[spunkflunk]

I never felt energy from add meds, they made me feel so mellow, but when I took a huge dose I felt a huge relaxation euphoria. But most the time they just made me anxious and mellow

[Vladiator]

I was prescribed 15mg of Adderall and even had energy drinks sometimes, thinking the extra boost would be cool which was stupid and foolish, and yup, too much for me. I would study all day and night, which was ridiculous but at the time it felt like my (ADD) limiters were lifted so I wanted to make up for all the wasted time in university. Horrible. I was still self-aware, I don't think I overdosed to the point of paralyze, but I certainly tried to ride the high as long as possible, to the point where I spent a whole Summer buried in books.

And now? I worked it out with my new Psych and now I'm on 25mg extended release.

You'll know you're at the right dose when, you still don't feel like writing that essay, but when you pull yourself to do it, you find that you can.

Be safe, everyone.

[artofmagi]

As someone who is a combined type (both hyperactive and inattentive), zombification was what happened when my untreated ADHD symptoms became severe and why I ended up seeking treatment after feeling that way for months. When speaking to a therapist, I explained that I felt mentally paralyzed. I wasn't depressed, just frustrated because I couldn't do the things I wanted or needed to get done, as well as confused because I couldn't understand why I was feeling that way or how to pull myself out of it. What you experienced on overdose is what I experienced without treatment, but without the nausea. The medication makes me hungry. Otherwise my symptoms are so bad, I forget to eat. I won't notice I'm hungry.

[mwjc]

Exactly! Racing thoughts with no action, yet you imagine/envision the action, but never quite do it. I am currently focusing on oreo's, chocolate chip cookies and nutella; only after not eating for over 20 hours.

[ys-kvug]

Shoot I think I’m on a too high dose. I’m really nauseous all the time. Lost so much weight. Can’t eat. I also feel over stimulated and I just sit there. I thought I need a higher dose because I was a zombie. Thank you for making this video.

[joerooney]

The right dose is a blessing. Ty adderall for the ability to pause and think before acting or emoting...😁

[leekururangi]

'Internally hyperactive' = a great way to describe it!

[Shrieqer]

I also found this out the hard way in University, although, it wasn't intentional medication overdose. It was from adding energy drinks and nicotine to the mix. I'd wash Adderall down with a 5hr-Energy shot in the morning and vape all day. Too many stimulants. It was horrible and made me delusional to the point where I lost the love of my life. It was still a learning experience, and I'm more balanced now then I have ever been, but I keep that regret always on the front burner so it never happens again.

[thesounds]

I had 3 x 54mg Concerta slow release the other day. Two on waking, 1 more at midday.

No extra energy, not high or wired, just got lots of large jobs done, nice and slowly, but with purpose and without distraction. It was perfect really.

I had a busy day, so that's why I upped it intentionally for that day. Slept so well that night too.

I do have ADHD, just recently been diagnosed at 50yo.

[lornagreen]

Zombification! Totally describes that intense stuck to the spot feeling. Strangely I was listening to Medication by Spiritualized when this video popped up😬😅

[stardiac]

Im realizing my dosage is probably too high. I've been experiencing the same exact things since restarting my medication a few years ago. Constantly feeling sick, lethargic, zombified, palpitations, cant eat or drink a single thing, trying to catch my breath and feeling a tightness in my chest, and hyper focusing to the moon. I'm glad I found this because I definitely need a dosage adjustment.

[parentingtipsADHD]

I have found that over dosage can also make you more withdrawn, less engaged and you can look depressed ( to other people)

[Darkfyre]

Wow the way you talk is so easy to listen to for my ADHD, holy shit? Like you talk fast enough to keep me interested but you like slow down to emphasize things so i can process it, it's amazing lol

[ashleycraig]

I have accidentally taken a double dose, forgetting I had already taken one. I work in healthcare, so I was at work feeling the high feeling and tight chest you described, and had a coworker take my vitals and my resting heart rate was in the 130s! Super dangerous mistake to make, and never the answer to "pushing through" a hard day.

[TheRealTyriam]

This is a good topic to talk about, and thanks for being honest about your wrong use of the medication. It must have been a rough period of your life to make you go too far with the medicine. Thanks for the video and the others, keep em coming ! :D

[nerdology]

For me an excessive dose usually relaxes me and gives me a strong anti-anxiety “all is well” but not quite euphoria effect

[sarasassafras]

Thanks for another great video, this one was perfectly timed for me! I’ve been recently diagnosed as an adult, and my initial prescribed dose was too high for me, I felt the same physical side effects exactly as you described, to the point where it made it hard for me to take advantage of the positive effects. Today was my first day trying a lower dose, and I’m really happy. I feel much better, and now understand that “putting on glasses” for one’s brain thing that people describe.

[KumaBones]

You're describing my life, when I'm not on medication.

[procrastination_at_perfection]

Dude you helped me a lot with that vid !!! Shit was serious

[julyol]

I'm also an ADHDer without a lot of outer hyperactivity and had all of those side effects, even on relatively small doses of stimulants. But I really needed the meds to be able to do my university stuff and keep my flat clean and my bills payed etc.

So I experimented and can safely say I have it under control now. That's what I did:

1) I've cut out ALL the caffeine. So, not only coffee, but black tea, coke etc. as well.

2) Never taking the meds without a good meal beforehand. This helps in two ways. Firstly I know I will not want to eat as long as the meds are in my system anyway. And secondly, I get less jittery and have no nausea.

3) I try to exercise. I'm not good at keeping at it, but still, getting my body used to being under stress and this not being such a surprising experience at least seems to make me relax easier.

So funnily enough, if I do all of those, I actually sometimes get into an intensely relaxed state. No racing thoughts (which is one of my two normal states, the other being autopilot), no physical need for "action". Just real intense relaxation and calm clarity. But also not to a point where I begin to fall asleep, as I usually do if I manage to calm my mind sufficiently. Although I feel like I could fall asleep easily, if I tried. But I haven't done that yet.

Good luck and virtual hugs to all of you out there, struggling to find your way in life!