Just started meds today and its making me feel anxious more than usual (programming.dev)

submitted 2 weeks ago by cactus_head@programming.dev to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I got my meds today, concerta 36 mg today and i feel like i am sitting for an exam. Mild trembles, hyper-aware and inability to sit still. Like a weaker version of caffeine for me.

From what i have seen online, caffeine, for alot of adhd ppl, works similarly to adhd meds, helping them focus. For me, it worsens my adhd, making me hyperactivity, hyper-aware and very trembles. I sort of addicted to it for 2 months or so. Drinking 4 to 5 cups a day.

Thinking about it now, this could be caffeine withdrawal rather than the meds. Either way, has anyone had similar experience?

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[-] Malyca@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

That'll happen, push through it and you'll adjust. Make sure you speak to your doctor too though.

[-] 0ldboy@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Counter it with some magnesium citrate. It helps me smooth things out on a regular. Oh and never mix with caffeine. Also, when you feel the come down rolling in: green tea. I am taking ritalin IR for 10 years now as an adult and those two have made taking it much more bearable.

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