I've been on it for four years to help treat depression, and I am afraid it has gotten out of control.
Anonymous Drug Dependence - Has anyone had any experience with Ritalin addiction?
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- 5 Feb 2012 by Anonymous
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- ritalin, depression, drug dependence, addiction
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LaurieShay5 Feb 2012
Ritalin can become a drug which is abused. Like any amphetamine the body/brain becomes accustomed to the dopamine release. If you are taking more than prescribed and finding that you want to continuously take more, then it is time to seek help from the prescribing doctor. You may benefit from a conventional antidepressant and it maybe time to wean off the Ritalin. Time to investigate the options with the doc.
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Yes, I am taking more than prescribed and I am constantly running out of pills and making up lies in order to get an early prescription from my out-of-state doctor. I don't recognize myself. I have gone to three different substance abuse clinics and have been turned away because they "do not deal with psychiatric medication maintenance." I called a psychiatric facility, stated my problem, and the woman actually hung up in my face, but not before telling me that they were not a substance abuse facility. I am afraid to admit my problem to any more "professionals" and am feeling the terrible stigma of being a drug addict.
Unfortunately you are dealing with a difficult type addiction as far as getting help. Not as well recognized as say opiate addiction. The substance abuse facilties, were they detox centers or rehabilitation facilities?
Might have to be honest with your out-of-state doctor and get his help. This is a very real addiction and constitutes the need for help. Don't give up!!
Yes, this is all totally my fault. I felt such a surge of optimism when first taking the ritalin. Now, it just makes me frightened and sick, but I keep taking it in enormous amounts and it is ruling my life. I am all the more frightened that none of the professionals want to treat me or feel they are incapable of doing so. I even looked into in-patient rehab, but my calls were never returned. Once again, I have gone through a week's supply of pills in 36 hours. I am using the grief over my mother's recent death as an excuse. If I do not try to beat this, I will soon be following her.
Please let the prescribing doctor know of the problem. Masking the grief will only prolong it. You need to stop the Ritalin, but with the care of the doctor.