Adhd Childhood Became Opiate Addict Lack Of Adhd Treatment

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Ruined my life I broke back found opiates,and to me I was normal,and was for awhile,until my symptoms got worse,took more and more 12 years,of lying,stealing,acting up,unprotected intercourse,risky situations,couldn't keep job.6 rehabs left everyone.then I got in trouble felony,so I found suboxone and man it saved me. but I still had symptoms.then psychiatrist put me on vyvanse,klonopin,Zoloft,and after alot of therapy in getting life back.my family accepts me,I have motivation, not socially awkward anymore, can form relationships. depression all but gone. everything improved

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Wow, James! That's awesome, you have fought your way back from so much! Way to go!!!

That's really something to be proud of!

Are there any questions or concerns? Anything I can help with?

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Hey I appreciate you reading my little biography,yea I'm looking for folks to chat with,somebody who knows what I have been through.guess some support.anyway thanks again.i wish you and your family a merry Christmas.

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Yes,I would like to start a subject about not being treated for ADHD when you are young can lead you too self medicating,and like it did with me ruined me.do you know how I go about starting one? And also thank you for your support,very nice of you also just wondering are you on suboxone? Or on ADHD meds.would like to know your story. Thanks James

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