Sin and Medication

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Hi.
I am taking Adderall and was prescribed it by the doctor for having adhd symptoms. However, my adhd was manageable and I realized it didn’t make much difference for me. I also learned that Adderall used to be called Orbetol and was prescribed as a diet pill in the60’s with nothing to do with adhd.

I discovered that taking this medicine did give me a much happier and energetic self in front of my babies and husband. I will talk to a priest about if it’s ok to continue this medicine even though i’m taking it for its side effect of more motivation and energy for my family vs adhd.

I just wondered about your thoughts and if you think it’s ok to do this? All of a sudden it hit me that I might be doing something wrong. thank you and God bless you all.
 
Medications are used for off label reasons. I would advise to be open with your treating physician and follow his/her instructions.
 
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Hi. Using medication for its unintended prescription.
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You might be overthinking this, and being a bit scrupulous.

Sometimes I use a table knife for a screwdriver, but it works for the application, and isn’t sinful…I agree with TheLittleLady.
 
I guess I also feel bad that I need this in order to feel motivated with more energy with my children when I’ve been doing fine the past 20 years it just feels weird, emotionally. as I’m getting older I guess my energy level is not the same and keeping up with things it’s harder now And this makes it easier I still have to monitor anxiety on this though
 
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I guess I also feel bad that I need this in order to feel motivated with more energy with my children when I’ve been doing fine the past 20 years it just feels weird, emotionally.
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While it’s perfectly fine to discuss this feeling with your Priest, I would also discuss it with your physician. The positive effects aren’t necessarily the unintended side effects of the medication; it very well may be the intended effects on your condition and ability to focus and concentrate. Many, many medications have initially been developed for use in one area, and have found utility in treating other conditions effectively. Whatever you do, don’t abruptly discontinue its use with your doctor being fully aware of your concerns.
 
I forgot to mention about 20 years ago my husband had an addiction to cocaine and although that was illegal the similar “energetic and addictive risk” concerns me. I go days without the Adderall but when i’m exhausted like this morning I took one and felt better. I’m afraid of “relying” on this and can’t help that comparison. Yet, because i’m doing with a prescription it’s all a bit confusing to me.
 
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Thank you. But that was my husband not me. I was trying to determine why that should affect me if this is different since we are two different people and that was 2 decades ago. Maybe the memory and I couldn’t help think of similarities. I don’t take the prescribed dosage and I get refills every 3 months instead of every month because my doctor knows I don’t take it every day. I don’t want to discontinue it, it helps me parent better and feel better when I do take it. Thanks
 
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Like I said, how the med is used should be a decision made with you and your doctor including frequency. If the physician is OK with its irregular use, that is between the two of you.
 
Oh ok. He is ok with it and says most of his patients wants more while he only sees me every 3 months. Sorry for misunderstanding.
 
No problem at all. Glad the communication between you and your physician are open and honest.
 
Yes, he understands I need the energy. I just wanted to make sure it’s ok with the Lord that I take for energy, not adhd, even though doc is ok with it. I only mentioned the similarity to that other drug because it does seem similar as far as energy and that made me nervous but i guess i was hoping someone would tell me what i’m missing in tying them two together when they’re different. I’m sure i’m just not explaining this well.
 
Well, from what you said, I can see nothing sinful in its use in your situation. The issue you seemed to express is both using it for the unintended effect, which isn’t necessarily the case, and (perhaps) fear or appreciation because it is remotely related to other stimulant agents, which is negligible as long as there is good communication with your healthcare partners.
 
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