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A member asked:
If one stimulant for adhd causes me more anxiety will all stimulant medication cause me anxiety? does the anxiety go away?
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Not necessarily, tho: Lots of caffeine + a methylphenidate or an amphetamine is probably not a good idea. Either stimulant can increase anxiety in a person with adhd & comorbid anxiety disorder(s) or decrease anxiety from a situational reaction to inability to please teachers, parents, bosses, meet deadlines, sustain relationships, etc. Because of having untreated adhd. The fda-approved adjunct Intuniv may help.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Anxiety and ADHD: Anxiety is associated with adhd itself and a common side effect of stimulant drugs. I would gradually decrease the drug until you are off it. If your problem is distract-ability then i would put time into following your joy, finding your passion and doing more of that. No one is inattentive to their passion. You also might want to go to adhdoractivechild.Com and listen to the free podcasts.
Answered 4/29/2013
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