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Personality Permanently Affected by Concerta
Hi I have been on Concerta 56mg - 72mg on and off for several years. However, recently I came across a study that showed that long term use of the med impairs brain cells so I stopped abruptly. It has been years since I have been completely off the drug and I noticed that I have lost alot of my personality. I used to be so bubbly talkative and hammy. I no longer possess any of those qualities anymore, among other issues and I feel that they may be due to the long term use of the drug. I am down because I now have difficulties connecting with people and making friends the way I used to. I have become boring with no personality. Is there anyway to undo this? Does anyone have similar experiences.
Yes I was diagnosed with ADHD. My sleep has always been good even with Concerta. If I am depressed, I am not more depressed now than I was before but the difference is my personality.
Here are the studies that suggest long term effects, let me know your thoughts. They are mostly for Ritalin http://www.medicaldaily.com/long-term-ritalin-use-adhd-may-worsen-symptoms-and-reduce-drug-efficacy-245927
http://www.thefix.com/content/research-shows-ritalin-causes-long-term-brain-injury. . http://www.drugs.com/sfx/methylphenidate-side-effects.html
Here are the studies that suggest long term effects, let me know your thoughts. They are mostly for Ritalin http://www.medicaldaily.com/long-term-ritalin-use-adhd-may-worsen-symptoms-and-reduce-drug-efficacy-245927
http://www.thefix.com/content/research-shows-ritalin-causes-long-term-brain-injury. . http://www.drugs.com/sfx/methylphenidate-side-effects.html
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I would really love to see that study or a link to it. I get updates on adhd research and I have never seen this study or anything like it. In fact, I can't conceive how it could be anything but a casual relationship and thus invalid. So would really like to know more about it, and where it appeared (a "Natural" news site?)
In answer to your question. Kind of sounds like you are depressed. Depression is a known co-disorder of ADD/ADHD and is many times caused by AD/HD. So if the AD/HD is not being treated, the depression returns.
Oh! I assume that you were prescribed Concerta because you were diagnosed with AD/HD?
Are you getting a good nights sleep? Are you finding it harder to fall asleep since going off the Concerta?
In answer to your question. Kind of sounds like you are depressed. Depression is a known co-disorder of ADD/ADHD and is many times caused by AD/HD. So if the AD/HD is not being treated, the depression returns.
Oh! I assume that you were prescribed Concerta because you were diagnosed with AD/HD?
Are you getting a good nights sleep? Are you finding it harder to fall asleep since going off the Concerta?
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The second study dealt only with rats who do not have ADHD. It is true that if you abuse stim meds you will have problems. Thats why it is so difficult to fill your perscription. Read the comments by Michael Sheehan below the article to see why it doesn't apply. And nothing in the last link talked about damage to brain cells.
In short, ritalin has been in use for at least 35 years. If there was any long term effects, it would easily have been noticed by now. What has been noticed by the way, is what happens if you do have ADHD and don't get proper treatment (meds and behavioral modification techniques). You self medicate, and tend to have much more depression and anxiety then the person who got treatment.