Adhd medication isn’t working anymore- feeling so hopeless

Find another psychiatrist who specializes in this. I don't think you're going to find much reliable information here.

One way or another you need to get off the dope. It works great for a while, but it becomes less and less effective over time. Happiness, or at least satisfaction, is possible without the pills. It just takes time.

You need to keep working on a new treatment plan or doctor.

My impression is that SSRIs work very differently than, say, Adderall. The former only works over long periods of use (which some say is the reason they are effective, there is no narcotic effect). I am not an expert here, however, just a long-time caretaker and payor.

My niece went through many of the same struggles as you are currently experiencing. It seemed hopeless at the time, but it eventually worked itself out, even if we didn't see the light at the end of the tunnel for some time.

She found an elderly psych doc who looked at her medicines in a different light, and if fact, reduced them.

It also seemed that a DBT type of therapy increased her self-awareness and caused her to know when to stop pushing herself so much. This self examination and self restraint allowed her to keep the drugs to a minimum.

Best of luck. It isn't easy.

Someone show this to Molly

You’re not healthy. You need a serious detox, like a year long juice cleanse to get that crap out of your system. Start over and stop taking drugs. And no vaccines. Geez.

You concentrated long enough to write this blog post…

Thanks for the comment but it doesn’t sound like you understand Attention deficit disorder and being medicated whatsoever. My doctor is the one prescribing me these, I’m not getting them off the street. I’ll be sure to buy some juice in the meantime :)

Do you really not have better things to do then comment this?

Agree with the posts suggesting you find a new Specialist.

One other thing to consider is that if the meds are directly causing an increase in your anxiety, then the dosage may simply be too high. A very common mistake with the prescription and use of both stimulants and anti-depressants. Often 'less is more' in pharmacology.

Either way you need a Specialist that understands your condition and will help you tweak your treatment regime, rather than the chopping and changing you have experienced.

Thank you so much for this. Reading this made me feel like I’m not alone as you mentioned your niece struggles with a similar thing. I will definitely implement your recommendations. Your right- it isn’t easy but I have to remind myself that tough times don’t last.