How do I know if the meds are working? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by PlasticFrog@lemm.ee to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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Hi everyone, Years ago I was on a Ritalin generic, and it ended up just being like strapping a jet engine to a bicycle: couldn't focus at all.

And now I'm trying it again, but I'm on Concerta. Was on a starter dose, didn't feel anything, now I'm on double that dose from today, waiting to see if I can feel anything.

How do you know if it's working?

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[-] PlasticFrog@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks everyone for your feedback, it’s been a real eye opener. Day one gone of the double dose now, and I can only say it felt like I drank lots of coffee. (I only drink decaf, for anxiety and jaw grinding reasons.)

However, I had energy, I got ZERO work done today. :-(

I was hoping it would help, but it just stimulated my thoughts and curiosities even more. So I just browsed and read all day. Still jumping from random task to random task, not staying in one place.

Maybe it is just a bad habit / lack of drive / no willpower / lack of self discipline issue. :-(

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