My pre-ADHD Med post

I went to see Dr. Bunn this morning.
He gave me Methylin.
Wanna know what that is?

Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
It is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

So, yea.
I have ADHD, so that's why I need them.
I pretty much cried to Dr. Bunn so he would give me the pills.
He didn't want to.

See, I have some other things going on with my health which scared him.
The pills are risky for anyone who takes them, whether they're healthy or not.
Well, they are riskier for me.
And when I say risky, I don't mean drowsiness or headaches.
Or even weight loss...
--which is a side effect I'm actually excited about
I didn't tell that to Dr. Bunn though
Then he really wouldn't have given me jack--

I mean risky as in death-risky
Methylin is a stimulant
It increases heart rate and blood pressure
And if not taken properly
It could cause a heart attack, a stroke
Or sudden death.
So this is serious.
And I know it.
Dr. Bunn made me get an EKG to verify my heart rate was normal.
And it was.
But he had me give my word before giving me the pills.

Dr. Bunn trusted me.
He made me promise I won't do some things
That I have problems with.
And I promised.
And my word is binding.
So this is my pre-med post
I'm about to take my first dose.
I'm nervous.
I'll let you know how it feels.

Catch you on the flip side!