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Stimulant Drugs to manage Autism

AnonymousM

Hello, I would like to start taking a stimulant in order to help me with my autism but I’m not sure I will be prescribed any as most of the time stimulants are used to manage ADHD. I have spoken to my GP and they have referred me to see a psychiatrist. Do you think I will be able to get a stimulant medication without an ADHD diagnosis. I have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Thank you for your time. 

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  •  As a young man I tried amphetamine sulphate and was transfixed by now clear everything seemed to become and how I felt like I was "up to speed" or "with it" for the first time in my life.

    It has proven IMPOSSIBLE to repeat the experiment under the guidance of a health professional, and due to me wanting to excercise control over my dosage, and purity, I am reluctant to go the illegal route, so it still remains unavailable to me unlike RITALIN which I have obtained, but am reluctant to try because as fat as I know it cannot be insufflated (snorted).

    (I prefer my "expereimental" drugs to be snorted or smoked as one can control and evaluate dosage much more effectively over a short time).

    HOWEVER: (and to give this warning I need to break rule 13) it is my understanding that amphetamines cannot be used effectively for long periods, even in low doses in the hope of obtaining a permanent state of increased awareness, etc. Due to the body gets used to them, resets it's own internal checks and balances to suit, and then you face an unpleasantt time indeed if you stop taking them! This is why these drugs are not made available to us peons, as it is too easy to get addicted to them. 

    I've had good results with vitamin B improving my overall energy levels and I briefly tried "Smart drinks" when they were a fad in the early nineties, but the expense was high and obtainig them was difficult at the time.. I might well revist the smart drinks experience.

  • in reply to I Sperg

    I’m going to fact check you here. some people absolutely do snort Ritalin. notice I am not saying that I advise you to do so I certainly wouldn’t do that. i’m just saying that people do do it.

    here is a webpage that lists some reasons why that might be a bad idea. www.therecoveryvillage.com/.../

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