Finally prescribed methylphenidate, and I'm productive again! What can I expect from here on out? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I've always been ADHD (autistic too), and have tried many ways to overcome it. However, solutions like body-doubling aren't always accessible. I tried atomoxetine recently, and it help immensely for the first 4 days, then somewhat for 2 weeks, but eventually had no noticeable helpful impact. I finally got prescribed methylphenidate a few weeks ago, and picked up the script yesterday. Since I started taking it this morning, I have worked on sooo so many things I have been neglecting and even went to the dog park for fun rather than as a chore. Is this what NTs feel like all the time? Just able to decide what they are going to work on and actually put it into action without needing someone else around or the guilt of letting others down?? No wonder they rule the world! lol

But seriously, for those of you that have tried methylphenidate, what was your experience? Did it continue to help weeks later? Did it work better if you took it routinely or as needed? Any other comments or tips?

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[-] AdaleiM@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

concerta was the best med I had by far. after a few years I felt like it might have been getting less effective, so we upped the dose. heart didn't like that. I miss it all the time

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