How did everything turn out? How is your child?
You're welcome for the comment. That's good that both your psychiatrist and OB know that you are pregnant/taking the Adderall. Since she adjusted your dosing when you became prego, try really really hard to take it as she/he prescribed to you. Have you told either of them that you take more than you are supposed to? If not, be honest with them, both of them. They will do what is right for you and the baby. And as one of the above posters said, if you feel you cannot control yourself with the Adderall, they may be able to prescribe you something that is not as harmful to you or the baby while you are pregnant. Remember, whatever you feel, your baby feels, and baby probably feels it more as it is just a tiny little thing. Maybe this isn't true for everyone, but I felt it was a lot easier to discipline myself when I had that baby inside my belly depending on me completely for every bit of nourishment that it required. Both your doctors seem like they will be supportive of what you want to do. Is your boyfriend of any help, as in support I mean? That goes a long way also, and believing in yourself. That is one of the most important things. And also, think of this, you are going to give birth to baby, if you can do that, you can do anything. You are stronger than you think you and you CAN do this, and you will love yourself for it, and so will that little miracle you are growing! Keep posting with updates. This forum is also a huge help and very supportive. When I was contemplating, I read and read and read all the posts and realized there were a lot of people in a lot worse situations than I was in that kicked this, and that really helped and gave me a lot of hope and a sense of power. When I told my doctor I no longer wanted the pills and refused a couple of prescriptions and found other things that helped with the massive amount of pain I have on a daily basis, I felt VERY empowered and very happy!
I am glad you told us what is going on. Now you need to be honest with your OB and psychiatrist. Adderall is something that needs to be tapered down especially since you are pg. Getting honest about our addiction is a huge burden lifted off our shoulders. Do what is right for you and the baby. Congrats on not drinking!!
I have no idea about pregnancy, but apparently it's bothering you enough to ask for advice, which I commend you on that.
I personally "myself" haven't messed with aderall but I know it's nothing more than legalized Meth! My son is hooked on it and was prescribed the medication and is just about your age. His use of misuse of aderall has taken its toll on him both physically & emotionally. That aside, like a said aderall is nothing but legal Meth not methadone! Only my suggestion is you let ALL your OB physician know what is going on. I'm sure you do now want your child coming into this world with WITHDRAWS! I wish you the best and have I good feeling you will do what is nessacary for both you & your child!
I know you're not going to want to hear this, but I think you should tell your OB....just be honest with him/her and tell them. See if you can both come up with a plan to taper plan. I know with certain drugs they can switch you to something else that's less harmful to the baby. To quit while pregnant (like cold turkey) I would think could be very dangerous. You have to put yourself and your "ego" (embarassment) to the side for the sake of that child! I don't mean ego in a mean way either.....it would take everything in me to admit to a dr something like this, so I get it! To forewarn your OB might be the best way to go, IMO.
Good morning, and welcome to the forum. I don't know anything about Aderall, and someone will be along that knows something about it. Addiction is a very very difficult obstacle to overcome. Does your psychiatrist know that you are pregnant? And does your OB know that you are taking the Aderall? If you are in need of the drug, then they may discuss how to put you on the safest dose for you and the baby. Although it will be hard to stick with it, I've heard a lot of the Aderall addiction is mental, you just need to get to maybe an NA/AA meeting for support and get in the mental mind set that you are going to do what's best for that baby no matter what, as the baby didn't ask to be created. I was taking 8 norco 10/325 per day when I got pregnant, and my doctor reduced me (over a couple months) to taking 3 a day. It was hard physically and mentally, but I did it. Unfortunately after pregnancy, I went 5 months with no pills and then went back on them due to the pain at 6 a day. I am now almost 200 days clean. I took Norco for 10 years. You have to want it more than you want anything else, and you want to be the best mother you can be for your little one. You can do this, but you need to discuss with your OB and psychiatrist the best way to do it. Good luck and congrats on your bundle of joy!