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Does anyone else have a problem with binge eating as soon as the meds wear off? (midwest.social)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/adhd

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I am always surprised when I am reminded of people who use amphetamine meds off-label for weight loss, because even though I don't have an appetite while I'm taking them, there's always a few hours before bed after they wear off when I can't stop myself from eating everything in the pantry.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I found it was because I wasn't eating when I was on the medicine. I had to make a conscious decision to put food in my mouth no desire no satisfaction. Otherwise I'd be absolutely starving when I started to come down. This was 40mg Ritalin LA at about a 175lbs 20 year old.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

I think that's pretty common.

It's definitely a dopamine thing for me because it's not just food. Some nights I'll stay up late looking for a distraction that scratches that itch, even though I'm exhausted.