The guy practiced psychodynamic therapy and one the first he told I would have to taking prescribed amphetamine type medication because they inhibit emotions of which he planned to exploit. I told him I was not interested, and said goodbye.
When I got I looked for another therapist closer to home and called one of my wife’s former coworker and she agreed to treat me for ptsd and trauma.
Amphetamine is a powerful stimulator of the central nervous system. It is used to treat some medical conditions, but it is also highly addictive, with a history of abuse.
Stimulants such as amphetamine (Adderall) and methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta) are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Used under prescription, stimulants can be safe and effective.
Amphetamine sulphate, or speed, is also used for recreational and non-medical purposes. It can lead to euphoria, and it suppresses the appetite, which can lead to weight loss. Used outside the medical context, stimulants can have severe adverse effects.
In this article, we will look at amphetamine’s medical uses, its side effects, and how it is misused.
Fast facts about amphetamines
• Amphetamines are central nervous system (CNS) stimulants.
• They are used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
• Adverse effects include restlessness, acne, and blurred vision.
• Rarer side effects include seizures, heart problems, and psychosis.
• Amphetamines are used for recreational purposes. They are addictive.
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I’ve got no medical training but this is speed he was recommending
Mr. Ed, you made a wise choice.
I don’t know you or your background but from reading your posts, you do seem to be depressed and agitated.
If you’ve been raised in a hostile environment since infancy, you could have something called Complex Post Traumatic Stress disorder. It’s a fairly new category in the list of medical disorders , so many doctors don’t yet know about it.
PTSD is viewed as trauma from a single traumatic event. Many veterans deal with this. Complex PTSD stems from many traumatic events that continue throughout your life usually starting from infancy. This type of trauma literally and permanently changes the shape of your brain and how the networks function.
It’s a really good thing that you’ve taken this step to seeking treatment for yourself and critically important that you get the ‘right’ type of help in the area that you need it.
There is an excellent reference manual out called “Complex PSTD - From Surviving to Thriving “ by Pete Walker that I highly suggest you read. I think you will find it very helpful.
I happen to think most human creativity this world has to offer comes directly from those labelled with mental disorder. The labels can be viewed as somewhat derogatory but there are significant reasons why they are made. Matching you with the right mental health provider is one of them.
If they don’t know what you are dealing with , mentally , emotionally and possibly even physically, they don’t know how to treat you and proper treatment can make the world or difference. You truly made an incredibly courageous move on this.
Didn’t see that was already said.
with it...
