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There are non-stimulant ADHD meds as well. Most of us don't get a chance to try all of them.

In fact, I was surprised to learn that Adderall is highly illegal in many countries, including Japan and South Korea(), both of which have a higher standard of healthcare, and a much longer life expectancy, than the US does. In other words, they're not anti-health.

() In theory, you can bring Adderall into South Korea with your American prescription. In practice, not really.



They're kind of famous for having bad mental health care and high suicide rates.

I can survive without ADHD meds, but life is a whole lot easier and a lot more enjoyable with them.


I’m using Wellbrutin, which is a NDRI (norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant.

The main reason for this is because I’m also bipolar. First-line stimulants for ADHD cause manic episodes.


Wellbrutin is not dispensed in the UK except for quitting tobacco. Annoying because it seems like a very useful antidepressant.




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