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?
Congrats!
It was always quite potent for me and I changed from the 20mg slow release to the 10mg so that it didn’t affect my appetite as much, and I swapped to using it sporadically as needed instead of in the morning no matter what.
It provided a decent amount of energy and strength of will, as well as allowing my thoughts to be clear and linear.
After it wore off each day I would crash quite hard, but all stimulants do that. Your mileage may vary.
Thanks! I’ll keep an eye out for the crash and appetite.