Abusing Concerta

[BrookeGF]

I have a prescription for the stimulant Concerta. I've used it before and never had any problems with wanting to abuse it. This time around has been different though.

My relationship with God has been slipping for over a year now. I can now officially say that I have walked away from Him. I've tried coming back but I can't. And now I have this new idol that's making it even harder for me.

At first Concerta just simply helped me focus. But for some reason I got the idea to start taking more pills and snorting it. Once I started snorting, the mental addiction got bad. It's like I've tried to go without it for just half and day and I can't. I know it's just mental but I'm having a really hard time breaking this. Last month I went through a 30 day supply in 10 days.

I don't believe that I can do this without God. Anyone else struggle with this? What should I do?

 

[RuthD]

I have struggled with addiction to prescribed medicine. I think it would be best if you informed your doctor of your situation or go into a rehab place. Try praying to Jesus every day and ask him for guidance in your life. I know you are in a very difficult situation and you have my empathy. You can quit it, it is possible and you can form a relationship with God again. God bless you.

 

[dabro]

God is with you....I get ritalin IR and i have to tell my pdoc that I need it taken away because of the same problem you have. I flushed the rest down the toilet. Exercise and eating healthy will help you focus but the only way your going to dig this out is tell the doc I don't want it. It may feel as tho you walked away from God but, He is correcting you as we speak...You'll understand when you come to that place that everything makes sense and why it was so hard when we wanted to do what we naturally do. But God is there and He is watching over you......You coming here is a good sign. Mean's that you are seeking help. I know the feeling that it seems Not even God can help but in the background He using the devil to make you stronger. Promise.

 

[CodeforChrist]

i wouldnt tell your doctor in the sense that it will cause issue for you in the future if you needed meds specially if its like kaiser or some large group company. but i would tell ur family and friends people you trust. work with them and kick the habit. prays for u!

 

[BrookeGF]

I know it's been a while since I posted this but I just wanted to update on how things have been going. I never told my doctor but she did switch me to Ritalin. I started abusing the Ritalin as well. My Dad knew I was getting extra pills so he flushed them. I know I need to tell my doctor not to prescribe them anymore. Something happened Sunday night and I've turned away from drugs.

God has given me grace to be able to do my school work without stimulants. I don't need them anymore so I won't even bother trying to take them as prescribed.

 

[MadamImAdaminChrist]

I know it's been a while since I posted this but I just wanted to update on how things have been going. I never told my doctor but she did switch me to Ritalin. I started abusing the Ritalin as well. My Dad knew I was getting extra pills so he flushed them. I know I need to tell my doctor not to prescribe them anymore. Something happened Sunday night and I've turned away from drugs.

God has given me grace to be able to do my school work without stimulants. I don't need them anymore so I won't even bother trying to take them as prescribed.

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Love that you are hanging onto God and he has given you the grace to get through without drugs! I have often struggled with ADD symptoms, for which I have used non-medical means to control(exercise, vitamins, amino acids, improved diet), but relying on God sounds much better!

 

[St. Paul]

I know it's been a while since I posted this but I just wanted to update on how things have been going. I never told my doctor but she did switch me to Ritalin. I started abusing the Ritalin as well. My Dad knew I was getting extra pills so he flushed them. I know I need to tell my doctor not to prescribe them anymore. Something happened Sunday night and I've turned away from drugs.

God has given me grace to be able to do my school work without stimulants. I don't need them anymore so I won't even bother trying to take them as prescribed.

My doctor prescribed me Adderall and I don't find it addictive. It gives me a little energy boost and works amazingly well for focus and concentration.

 

[RandyR]

St. Paul, Adderall is addictive and if you start taking more and more there will be withdrawals .. You probably haven't taken it long enough to know. It's evil and yes I have tried it.. Yes it makes you feel good,It's a trick and you'll want some more. It will get in between you and God. Don't fall for it brother.
It will get you going in the morning and define who you are all day .Eventually this drug will become the edge that you will need to function. And That is when it becomes your Idol and cuts you off from the vine.. Don't let it happen