My main problems:
- Inability to stick to lowly stimulating tasks
- Executive dysfunction
- Forgetting what I was doing every 2 minutes
Bonus mention: random bouts of anxiety
(Don’t know which subtype this amounts to)
Meds I’ve tried so far:
- Atomoxetine (extinguished the anxiety but did nothing for the ADHD)
- Methylphenidate (amplified the ED, essentially gluing me to even boring tasks. This helped for reading but not for my executively intensive physics homework, where I literally had to use my inner voice to guide myself. Did nothing for the forgetfulness.)
Has anyone had a similar response? What ended up working? I’m in the UK so there’s no Aderall.
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Can you get Vyvanse? That’s been my favorite for years, the time release mechanism makes for a nice smooth ramp-up which is nice.
That said I don’t take it unless I’ve got a plan for the day. It’s equally easy to get sucked into something trivial or minor. If my brain is really fighting me I try to set time limits, and work in rounds.
Have not found one specific drug that fixes everything so I can just flow through my days… but I’ve learned some better ways to cope.
