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Hi- I was researching Adderall and antidepressants online when I came across your post.  I felt like I was reading a very eloquent and exact description of what has been happening in my life.  I even forwarded the link to my father so he could better understand what it has been like for me.    I'm still at the beginning of my journey with ADHD and Adderall, having only recently been diagnosed and started on medication.  I am 26 years old and I go to school and also have a full time career.  I am struggling with the side effects of Adderall- the anxiety and the moodiness are definitely present.  I've also been growing increasingly concerned about how my personality has been effected.  I feel like a social idiot now, to put it lightly.  I feel like it's a struggle to interact with people socially, and that is a far cry from how I was before.  I've felt like it's put a cap on how upbeat, positive, or even happy and joyous I can feel.  When I smile, I feel like it's just a motion instead of a true expression of happiness because I don't really feel it.  My thoughts become fixated on things that cause me anxiety and I feel dull and listless, like I'm just going through the motions instead of really experiencing things.  it has been really great for me as far as the usual benefits are concerned- school performance, task efficiency, concentration (for the most part), etc.  But these negative side effects are starting to take a toll on me.   I don't really have anything to offer you in the way of answers to your questions; I just wanted to share a little bit about my experiences and let you know that reading about yours has offered me a little clarity about what I was feeling, but couldn't really put my finger on.  I will get back to you with info from my doctor after I see him next week.  My email is kzwicki@gmail.com if you or anyone else who has posted has any info or would like to discuss this further.  Thanks!!