How do ADHD medications work?... - view answer

I have ADHD, and I have heard that most ADHD medications are actually stimulants. How is it possible that a stimulant could calm me down? What happens in my brain [...]

Has anyone ever been prescribed both adderall and an antidepressant?... - view answer

I have been taking adderall for about 4 years now and have also been battling with depression as well. My doctor has recently put me on Lexapro, and I feel [...]

stimulants (like caffeine, ritalin) make me sleepy! what is wrong with me?... - view answer

hello, after I drink coffee, I have to take a nap! I know it sounds weird, but it's unfortunately true Once I bought an energy drink and instead of feeling [...]

Does anyone have experience with ADD medication and stabilized bipolar disorder?... - view answer

My bipolar has finally leveled out, which I'm hoping will last. However, I still can't focus or concentrate and am bored most of the time because nothing holds my attention. [...]

Marijuana and the brain…?... - view answer

Marijuana is a stimulant, and I am really sensitive to stimulants. I used to smoke a lot of weed, and love it. But I think I stimulated my brain so [...]

Why is the treatment for ADHD a stimulant drug?... - view answer

Hello!! we are trying to calm my stepson down not give him a drug to make his hyperactivity worse. He has been prescribed Certera which is a stimulant. I have [...]

does worshiping a god trigger something in the brain?... - view answer

we know that different parts of the brain respond to food, sex, and other stimulants. is worshiping simply a stimulant? if so, that would explain a lot of things. what [...]

Can resuming adderall after a 2 week hiatus retrigger lexapro induced brain fog and cause panic attack?... - view answer

Just been off of lexapro for 3 weeks and I started to feel better. My thoughts were coming back to me and my speech began to sound more rational. Since [...]

Whats that think called where through listening to certain sounds your brain is stimulated?... - view answer

its called a ____ stimulant. whats it called and how does it work?

How can I stimulate my nervous system (brain) without chemicals?... - view answer

Without using drugs or coffee or any nerual stimulant, what can I do that could increase blood flow to my brain permanently so that I can keep it sharp and [...]