okay, so I have been recovered from depression for a few years, I didn't know what topic to oput this under, need a real doctors answer

[ajkitty]

In the past, I had struggled with bulimia, (it waas a result of my depression), I am recovered, never feel the mental urge to do it anymore, but my body still feels the physical urges. It's not like I think about it like I did before, I ma totally healthy and happy with myself, I am a serious distance runner, everything is amzing and I am back to my old self. But there are days every once in a while when the urge will be overwhelming. My question is, will a doctor prescribe me adderall for this? I have been researching post recovery a lot, and it has come up. I have never had a history of drug use or anything like that, have always been very responsible, active, and health-concious. After reading some of those articles, I decided to try it ( i know bad! but I really have little trust for doctors and medication after my experience with depression, and did not want something new forced off on me. ) My life changed. Just taking 10 mg (I don't get "high" from it), every other day or less, I have not purged or had the urge to purge in months. I feel healthier and happier than I have in years. I never knew how much the bulimia was hurting me, until now that I haven't had it. I am afraid to ask my doctor, I don't think she will believe me, I dont' know, because so many people abuse it. I am able to eat as much as I want whenever, and never feel like bingeing or purging. I am so happy! I would feel so much better if I was under supervision and a prescription though, do you think it's a reasonable thing to ask a doctor? This bulimia is the last thing that I am having trouble getting rid of, and I can't tell you how amazing it would be without those every once in a while urges.!!!!!!

[Haddock_Entrap_Propulasion]

Ok...assuming I've got this right, you're taking 10mg per day without a prescription?  If it's working for you, and you really don't get high off of it, it might be worth talking to a doctor. They will not  "turn you in" for taking it without a scrip, so the worst that could happen is that nothing changes.  Just don't push the issue too much if they say no, and don't go to a lot of different doctors trying to find one who will prescribe; the last thing you want is a "drug seeking" label, as this can make it very hard to get prescriptions you need later on.  

[margypops]

Sorry you didnt get a reply it must have slipped through, this isnt a doctors answer but if you go to the Eating disorder forum you may get answers there Personally I think you are better off without meds unless you need them try taking some supplements there are some good ones out there that will lift your mood if and when you need it,and make you super healthy.. Congrats on kicking the Bulimia quite an achivement ..let us know how you are doing.