there are freakout posts every hour or so on r/adhd. desperate plans to amass a huge petition of signatures, or challenge it legally with a class act. lawsuit, but mostly a lot of despair and disbelief. also some blaming of the so-called undeserved adderall users that are allegedly the official reason for the shortage...and something about tiktok users.
it's bad and capitalism is certainly the reason why. i'd like to understand the nuance of it more though if anyone had some good leftist takes on it.
Here I was patting myself on the back for getting insurance so I could get a diagnosis:yea:
If you're prescribed extended release, Vyvanse, or some other form of medication you won't be nearly as impacted by the shortages. One step at a time though, it's good to get a better understand about yourself with the psychiatrist!
thank fuck i was about to freak out
I take ER and have had trouble, maybe depends on the dose?
Could be it, I'm pretty low dose in a large city and haven't had any difficulty
that’s still worth doing and there are other adhd options. Adderall is just the most popular and historically the least expensive because it now has generic options. Dealing with this too and it sucks :soviet-heart:
A shortage won't last, a diagnosis will.
I'm not sure, but I don't think this shortage is effecting strattera. Strattera/atomoxetine is a non-stimulant drug that can aleviate adhd symptoms. It's still worth pursuing a dianosis.