It's funny cause I play this moba game. I know when my brain is not at full function so on vacation days I don't beat myself up over it. I only pick games and hobbies I have room to make many mistakes ro chill at. When you are not on ADHD meds you are just not at full peak sharp mind. But you are still you and you can push through your brain being so stubborn and wanting to procrastinate and no one will understand how exhausting it is. Meds help a lot, but your heart is what shines. So stay positive and even if it's temp or whatever it is. Just remember your gonna work hard and enjoy your life and do whatever it takes to get to the next level to enjoy it even more.
Wow, thank you so much! This is the truth ❤️ we don't need to fit to life's requirements, we can fit life to our requirements and go at our own pace. There is no doubt we can all do anything we set our minds to! (with enough time and dopamine)
I can confidently say even though I take Adderall, I'm used to it, I don't "feel" it anymore but the motivation boosting is always there. Nothing is ever "hard" anymore. Am I distracted still, yes. Am I still all over the place somedays, yes. Sometimes, these behaviors come from anxiety and look like ADHD but the ability to get up and take care of my life is always still there on the meds. I also don't crash anymore. I only take 10mg XR in the morning. 10 is enough for me when I do feel it though so I'm comfortable with my brain being a bit better than my normal mess of a brain and not increasing the dose.
Hi Antonia! Just wanted to let you know I started Vyvanse around the same time as you and following your channel around the same time. It's truly been life changing so I wanted to express my support. Have a blast! 😊
For those who get extrem thirst and exhaustion,insomnia from Vyvanse should try taking a good quality magnesium complex at night and magnesium taurate or malat in the morning. That's how I got rid of my nasty sides effects otherwise that would never disappear. Additionally as many studies show daily supplementing with methylated B vitamins ,omega 3 ,d3-k3 vitamin may be very beneficial for adhd people.
I am 36 was a foster child and bounced around a lot I could have avoided prison and tattooing my face had I been diagnosed earlier .. I have a terrible temper over the smallest things and super hard to switch it off .. when there are diff situations in the same room I can not focus or remember everything it’s getting worse add PTSD TO IT and it’s the worst
Hi Antonia, Hi Everybody. I love what you're doing. I take Medikinet slow and long release versions daily, and I'd like to ask if anybody has experienced increased or hypersexual side effects at all, when doses are increased or at the start of a course. I thought it was common issue, but maybe not so much. Thankyou so much
How do you cope with the crash? I start tomorrow 85mg tomorrow of Foquest and I am scared. I am coming off Vyvanse 60mg. I'm 45. I have Lorazepam and Gabapentin to counteract the anxiety. I'm still scared. What dose were you on? I am dreading the crash after a few hours. I don't want to end up sleeping at 3pm. How do you cope. I can't split my dose.
Hey! I used to be scared too! It doesn't hurt to give it a two week trial anyway. If you don't like it or it doesn't work for you, you can always quit, but I'm sure you got the prescription for a reason!
my gp was really helpful and not invalidating!!! im using ritalin, 5mg twice a day. i split 10mg and take them withing 3hrs of each other(i do sometimes experiement with taking a third half which has been helpful when i do!) I have a follow-up coming soon and based on what ive noticed & how my body has adapted to the split 10mg & the experiments, my gp might direct me to take a whole 10mg at once.
Thanks for you sharing. Could you share the cost and insurance about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? I'm new in Germany and just have private insurance, the company told me that reimbursement rate is 0-100%. So I'm afraid that I can't afford it.
Thank you for watching! Sadly I think the cost can vary greatly depending on your specific insurance plan and the healthcare providers you see. It's best to consult with your insurance company and potential healthcare providers for the most accurate information. You can definitely ask before you go into treatment. For my public health insurance I basically paid nothing, but I don't know how private works. I hope you're able to find a solution that works for you! Best of luck! 🍀
I've noticed I'm more sensitive to noise. When I go to the cinema now I need ear plugs because it's so loud it upsets me. I get really stressed and angry from the overload.
Juat started Elvanse a month ago at 20mg. Now on 30mg last two days. Did you ever feek tired during rhe day on it initially but then still struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep? I feel the 30mg wears off around lunch time then i feel tired but ive slept so badly. Thanks 😊
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
I start my first 7 day plan tomorrow on xaggitin xl 18mg (1x18mg tablet per day). Week 2, 36mg (2x18mg tablets) then week 3, 54mg (3x18mg tablets) I’ll end up forgetting to take them as I do that with other medications for anxiety & depression or getting the dosage muddled up! It’s all fair and well using pill organisers with days on the box and have alarms set and everything else you can think of, it’s just I seem to always turn the alarm off when it’s supposed to then that’s the point I forget what the alarm was for and then don’t take any meds… 🙄 it’s a nuisance lol 5/7 days I would get so far to work and realise I’ve forgotten to take it lol yep a complete mind blank.
First 7 days hunger was definitely present whereas it was not before medication. Next 7 days (currently where I’m at) definitely have noticed some difference but nothing huge like better concentration, being able to focus on one particular thing with not much distraction, sleeping on this medication is better, my memory has slightly improved, fidgeting still remains and I have had zero side effects… when medication wears off I have had zero crashes but I can say for sure that I noticed been “back to normal” with full on making mistakes and not knowing which way an elevator was going if I had 2 guesses lol. This Saturday I’ll be on 3x18mg and I can already tell that’s where I should start noticing a lot more in detail plus heart rate and blood pressure have been completely normal! Hope your experience is as good as mine! Let me know how you do 😊
I have never heard from anyone around me that sensitivity to smells increases with stimulant medications. 😮😮 On the contrary, for everyone I have communicated with, medication has brought many sensitivities, including to smells, to a bearable level. Side effects are indeed very varied... Perhaps the relationship between smell sensitivity and medication differs for individuals with mild ADHD compared to those with moderate ADHD.
Where I am in Canada the Vyvanse is not cheap. I am figuring that if it works, I should be able to make more money than the medications are costing me.
I was diagnosed when I was probably 8 or 9 and I was medicated all the way until I was 17 I graduated high school, then I just stopped. But just recently I got a new psychiatrist and in 3 days I have an appointment with her that will be my second appointment, I gave her my ADHD diagnosis paperwork is it possible that I can still maintain the diagnosis? I have a lot of evidence to show that I have ADHD obviously but I am really hoping she treats me for the ADHD because I know it's seriously destroying me, I have a very very very very very extreme case😢
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse, and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
I use 18 mg of concerta and it helps me alot but its very expesive where i am from and modafinil is cheaper where im from so i take 18 mg concerta and later on i take modafinil. Probably not such a goid idea but it helps me alot
We definitely have insurance in the US as well . THANKFULLY . Yes some do have to pay out of pocket if they dont have insurance or if the insurance they do have dont cover the full price .
I noticed while taking the generic version Adderall and Ritalin that my sense of smell is way better and light sensitivity is magnified. Loud noises have bothered(annoyed me?) me for as long as I can remember..
I feel you on that, I would recommend talking to your doctor about your fears and how a lower dosage makes you feel. They can judge if you're feeling "normal" (does anyone ever feel normal, adhd or not though?) or you need to up your dosage. Wishing you the best❤
I take 10mg of methylphenidate ER (generic Ritalin) and it’s $19 for a 30 day supply.. not too bad. End of August,I swapped to Adderall (generic) and that's $32 for 60-15mg pills..
@@AntoniasUniverse I'm so sorry to hear that. I truly hope it will go away. Did you develop those issues after taking medication or you already had them then became worse?
@@AntoniasUniverse It may get better over some time, ears take forever to recover. I already had some mild hyperacusis from loud music, then shooting with a gun crippled me. Just please protect your ears in loud environment to prevent further damage
Oh that's strange.. There are some legitimate reasons to do so, but if you feel like you haven't been treated properly you should definitely get a second opinion!
I had a doctor give me high blood pressure meds for anxiety FROM adhd after being on aderall for 3 years because my insurance i switched doctors... he said " I don't prescribe controlled substance" then gives me that med and I've always had low blood pressure. And I passed out 3x. He just kept saying go to phsyciatrist which is expensive and hard to get into... Just went back to my old doctor and got put back on med after almost 7 months off....
If you feel that you are not being listened to or that your medical needs are being ignored, then you are a victim of medical neglect. Report the doctor to their superior, any national charity or organisation advocating for ADHD awareness as well as the Ministry of Health- in writing. It is not just your doctor's job but also their duty to improve your quality of life using research-based modern medicine. No medical doctor can force you to take ADHD medication, and no one should or can deny you the right to be medicated once you are diagnosed. If there are concerns about the effects of the medication on the cardiovascular system, the reasons for these concerns, alternative treatments, and the process of controlled administration and monitoring of the medication if the patient insists on trying it should be explained to you. The situation you are experiencing is very unfortunate. I hope you can find a doctor who understands you as soon as possible. But please report this doctor so they do not do the same to someone else. Unfortunately there are ignorant people who don't follow research and deny neurodiversity even in the medical world. Don't allow them to make such a life-changing decision on your behalf, and please report the doctor immediately.
Wait, what? How did this happen? If I may ask, were you already susceptible to seizures before taking the medication? Did you have underlying health issues?
Uh, I hardly believe if they didn't have a positive effect, doctors wouldn't recommend them. What a normie thing to say lol. You can try non-simulant meds.
It's funny cause I play this moba game. I know when my brain is not at full function so on vacation days I don't beat myself up over it. I only pick games and hobbies I have room to make many mistakes ro chill at.
When you are not on ADHD meds you are just not at full peak sharp mind. But you are still you and you can push through your brain being so stubborn and wanting to procrastinate and no one will understand how exhausting it is.
Meds help a lot, but your heart is what shines. So stay positive and even if it's temp or whatever it is. Just remember your gonna work hard and enjoy your life and do whatever it takes to get to the next level to enjoy it even more.
Wow, thank you so much! This is the truth ❤️ we don't need to fit to life's requirements, we can fit life to our requirements and go at our own pace. There is no doubt we can all do anything we set our minds to! (with enough time and dopamine)
@@AntoniasUniverseI agree… especially with the “time and dopamine” part.
I can confidently say even though I take Adderall, I'm used to it, I don't "feel" it anymore but the motivation boosting is always there. Nothing is ever "hard" anymore. Am I distracted still, yes. Am I still all over the place somedays, yes. Sometimes, these behaviors come from anxiety and look like ADHD but the ability to get up and take care of my life is always still there on the meds. I also don't crash anymore. I only take 10mg XR in the morning. 10 is enough for me when I do feel it though so I'm comfortable with my brain being a bit better than my normal mess of a brain and not increasing the dose.
SO good! I'm happy for you!
I'm being tested in two weeks. I pray to God this gets diagnosed, because I'm struggling so bad with organisation, work, life in general.
Same problem mann getting diagnosed soon. I hope it'll help
I hope you find the right diagnosis!
@markbirchall8225 How’d the diagnosis go?
It had help for me thoo
@@theslacker29ify Yeah, I have it. Got the meds now. Life is still hard as ever but the meds help a lot.
Hi Antonia!
Just wanted to let you know I started Vyvanse around the same time as you and following your channel around the same time. It's truly been life changing so I wanted to express my support. Have a blast! 😊
For those who get extrem thirst and exhaustion,insomnia from Vyvanse should try taking a good quality magnesium complex at night and magnesium taurate or malat in the morning.
That's how I got rid of my nasty sides effects otherwise that would never disappear.
Additionally as many studies show daily supplementing with methylated B vitamins ,omega 3 ,d3-k3 vitamin may be very beneficial for adhd people.
I am 36 was a foster child and bounced around a lot I could have avoided prison and tattooing my face had I been diagnosed earlier .. I have a terrible temper over the smallest things and super hard to switch it off .. when there are diff situations in the same room I can not focus or remember everything it’s getting worse add PTSD TO IT and it’s the worst
I got diagnosed 2 weeks ago. No treatment yet but I can't wait to start.
Hope it goes great!
@@AntoniasUniverse thankyou! So do I 😁
u can wait to take methamphetamine? :D
Thank you for all your answers and insights!
Noise sensitivity is so much more for me since Vyvanse
Yes! 100% same. And I didn't even connect the two before this video cause it feels so random 🤦
Do you have hyperacusis?
@@marko5734 i do
Some of these questions were really good, like the heart rate related ones.
My wife misses the snappy comebacks. The spontaneous jokes were really good
How sweet! They might return in the evening times at some point 😁
Hi Antonia, Hi Everybody. I love what you're doing. I take Medikinet slow and long release versions daily, and I'd like to ask if anybody has experienced increased or hypersexual side effects at all, when doses are increased or at the start of a course. I thought it was common issue, but maybe not so much. Thankyou so much
How do you cope with the crash? I start tomorrow 85mg tomorrow of Foquest and I am scared. I am coming off Vyvanse 60mg. I'm 45. I have Lorazepam and Gabapentin to counteract the anxiety. I'm still scared. What dose were you on? I am dreading the crash after a few hours. I don't want to end up sleeping at 3pm. How do you cope. I can't split my dose.
I'm 37 and just realized I have a light case of it. I have the RX for Vyvanse but terrified to take it :/
Hey! I used to be scared too! It doesn't hurt to give it a two week trial anyway. If you don't like it or it doesn't work for you, you can always quit, but I'm sure you got the prescription for a reason!
@@AntoniasUniverse thanks appreciate all your content!
Vyvanse was life changing for me.
Really appreciate your channel
Thank you for this validating video. Good to know I should not stop even through there are side effects because the benefits are there.
my gp was really helpful and not invalidating!!! im using ritalin, 5mg twice a day. i split 10mg and take them withing 3hrs of each other(i do sometimes experiement with taking a third half which has been helpful when i do!) I have a follow-up coming soon and based on what ive noticed & how my body has adapted to the split 10mg & the experiments, my gp might direct me to take a whole 10mg at once.
SO happy for you!
Thanks for you sharing. Could you share the cost and insurance about the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD? I'm new in Germany and just have private insurance, the company told me that reimbursement rate is 0-100%. So I'm afraid that I can't afford it.
Thank you for watching! Sadly I think the cost can vary greatly depending on your specific insurance plan and the healthcare providers you see. It's best to consult with your insurance company and potential healthcare providers for the most accurate information. You can definitely ask before you go into treatment. For my public health insurance I basically paid nothing, but I don't know how private works. I hope you're able to find a solution that works for you! Best of luck! 🍀
I've noticed I'm more sensitive to noise. When I go to the cinema now I need ear plugs because it's so loud it upsets me. I get really stressed and angry from the overload.
Do you have hyperacusis?
Same :( One of the side effects that showed up more over time vs. clearing up after a few months.
My (german) doctor told me that a generic of elvanse costs around 72€ for 30x30mg without health ensurance. regarding to her computer system.
Juat started Elvanse a month ago at 20mg. Now on 30mg last two days. Did you ever feek tired during rhe day on it initially but then still struggle to fall asleep and stay asleep? I feel the 30mg wears off around lunch time then i feel tired but ive slept so badly. Thanks 😊
May 2 i got seizures and the doctors said it was a side effect from Elvanse
Sometimes, especially in the beginning! Sleeping does take a while to master sadly.
@@AntoniasUniverse thanks for replying 🙂. I'm on 50mg Elvanse now.
@@QuasiAmericanhow is it now? Did you get used to it and side effects disappeared or what?
I just switched from Ritalin IR 60 to Vyvanse 30. I think its too low, feel apathetic, just want to sleep
Might be the opposite too. I had this lethargy from a too high dose.. give it a month or so before you change your dose (was my drs. recommendation)
Thank you for this
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
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I start my first 7 day plan tomorrow on xaggitin xl 18mg (1x18mg tablet per day). Week 2, 36mg (2x18mg tablets) then week 3, 54mg (3x18mg tablets) I’ll end up forgetting to take them as I do that with other medications for anxiety & depression or getting the dosage muddled up! It’s all fair and well using pill organisers with days on the box and have alarms set and everything else you can think of, it’s just I seem to always turn the alarm off when it’s supposed to then that’s the point I forget what the alarm was for and then don’t take any meds… 🙄 it’s a nuisance lol 5/7 days I would get so far to work and realise I’ve forgotten to take it lol yep a complete mind blank.
I’m starting a methylphenidate soon. How is this for you?
First 7 days hunger was definitely present whereas it was not before medication. Next 7 days (currently where I’m at) definitely have noticed some difference but nothing huge like better concentration, being able to focus on one particular thing with not much distraction, sleeping on this medication is better, my memory has slightly improved, fidgeting still remains and I have had zero side effects… when medication wears off I have had zero crashes but I can say for sure that I noticed been “back to normal” with full on making mistakes and not knowing which way an elevator was going if I had 2 guesses lol. This Saturday I’ll be on 3x18mg and I can already tell that’s where I should start noticing a lot more in detail plus heart rate and blood pressure have been completely normal! Hope your experience is as good as mine! Let me know how you do 😊
Hi can you tell me did you had multivitamin deficiency like iron or vitamin D
I have never heard from anyone around me that sensitivity to smells increases with stimulant medications. 😮😮 On the contrary, for everyone I have communicated with, medication has brought many sensitivities, including to smells, to a bearable level. Side effects are indeed very varied... Perhaps the relationship between smell sensitivity and medication differs for individuals with mild ADHD compared to those with moderate ADHD.
Are you taking only one dose 30 mg per day?
this is so educational thank you so much
You're so welcome!
Where I am in Canada the Vyvanse is not cheap. I am figuring that if it works, I should be able to make more money than the medications are costing me.
From Alberta possibly going to be going on Vyvanse as well, just curious how much is it? Do you have a health care drug plan?
I hate to hear that :( Perhaps a certain insurance covers it?
I was diagnosed when I was probably 8 or 9 and I was medicated all the way until I was 17 I graduated high school, then I just stopped. But just recently I got a new psychiatrist and in 3 days I have an appointment with her that will be my second appointment, I gave her my ADHD diagnosis paperwork is it possible that I can still maintain the diagnosis? I have a lot of evidence to show that I have ADHD obviously but I am really hoping she treats me for the ADHD because I know it's seriously destroying me, I have a very very very very very extreme case😢
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse, and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
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What do you think about Wellbutrin for adult ADHD
Xanax, Adderall, Vyvanse and others can help in taking care of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD and PTSD, have benefited so much from Adderall for my anxiety and depression to get some see below info they also guide newbies on dosage
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I take elevance 50 mg everyday somemties I skip a day and I do it the second one I’m 32 and I have adhd but I don’t know should I take it everyday ?😊
According to the recommendations, yes!
I use 18 mg of concerta and it helps me alot but its very expesive where i am from and modafinil is cheaper where im from so i take 18 mg concerta and later on i take modafinil. Probably not such a goid idea but it helps me alot
thanks for sharing.😃 very interesting.
We definitely have insurance in the US as well . THANKFULLY . Yes some do have to pay out of pocket if they dont have insurance or if the insurance they do have dont cover the full price .
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I noticed while taking the generic version Adderall and Ritalin that my sense of smell is way better and light sensitivity is magnified. Loud noises have bothered(annoyed me?) me for as long as I can remember..
After taking ad xr for 2 years I have 0 sense of smell ans poor taste, that's crazy 😭
How do you know if you need a larger dose if you have never experienced what “normal” is? I’m scared of trying >30mg and getting hooked.
I feel you on that, I would recommend talking to your doctor about your fears and how a lower dosage makes you feel. They can judge if you're feeling "normal" (does anyone ever feel normal, adhd or not though?) or you need to up your dosage. Wishing you the best❤
You do actually find the right dose by trial and error, don't be scared! You will know when you've found "the one". Just work with your doctor!
USA here. With insurance it’s about 5$ foot 30 day supply
Oh! That's amazing! I thought it was impossible to get it covered by insurance.
I take 10mg of methylphenidate ER (generic Ritalin) and it’s $19 for a 30 day supply.. not too bad.
End of August,I swapped to Adderall (generic) and that's $32 for 60-15mg pills..
I paid $120 after insurance.... in missouri
5:34 same
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I pay $371 a month for Vyvanse. Yes, I live in the U.S.
That's awful I'm so sorry 😔
I have pain hyperacusis and tinnitus. After I saw now that adhd medication can worsen noise sensitivity I'm so worried.. Did that issue went away?
To be honest no :/ I am still quite sensitive to light and noise.
@@AntoniasUniverse I'm so sorry to hear that. I truly hope it will go away. Did you develop those issues after taking medication or you already had them then became worse?
@@marko5734 I had them and they got worse :/ Hopefully it's not the same for you
@@AntoniasUniverse It may get better over some time, ears take forever to recover. I already had some mild hyperacusis from loud music, then shooting with a gun crippled me. Just please protect your ears in loud environment to prevent further damage
I found that vyvanse has stopped my mensturation...until i don't take it then it comes? I can't find anyone else talking about it!
Has this improved? 👀
Update: it came back so that was temporary
@@saintessa I'm so glad to hear that ❤️
I always use pot because most medications for this makes me puke but have wondered if I could stomach them if prescription options would work better.
I got dianosed, but my doctor refused to give me medication.
Oh that's strange.. There are some legitimate reasons to do so, but if you feel like you haven't been treated properly you should definitely get a second opinion!
I had a doctor give me high blood pressure meds for anxiety FROM adhd after being on aderall for 3 years because my insurance i switched doctors... he said " I don't prescribe controlled substance" then gives me that med and I've always had low blood pressure. And I passed out 3x. He just kept saying go to phsyciatrist which is expensive and hard to get into... Just went back to my old doctor and got put back on med after almost 7 months off....
You can try non-stimulant's or change doctors.
If you feel that you are not being listened to or that your medical needs are being ignored, then you are a victim of medical neglect. Report the doctor to their superior, any national charity or organisation advocating for ADHD awareness as well as the Ministry of Health- in writing. It is not just your doctor's job but also their duty to improve your quality of life using research-based modern medicine. No medical doctor can force you to take ADHD medication, and no one should or can deny you the right to be medicated once you are diagnosed. If there are concerns about the effects of the medication on the cardiovascular system, the reasons for these concerns, alternative treatments, and the process of controlled administration and monitoring of the medication if the patient insists on trying it should be explained to you. The situation you are experiencing is very unfortunate. I hope you can find a doctor who understands you as soon as possible. But please report this doctor so they do not do the same to someone else. Unfortunately there are ignorant people who don't follow research and deny neurodiversity even in the medical world. Don't allow them to make such a life-changing decision on your behalf, and please report the doctor immediately.
not me zoning out for half the vid...
insomnia for a month?? jeez, that's pain 😢
Yes!!! Actually that was the worst :( it's worth it if it gets better, but it's not fun at all..
I couldnt handle no sleeping I stop the medicine. 🥺
I got seizures from Elvanse
That is so scary! I wouldn't even know what to do :( I'm so sorry! I hope you are safe and there was no lasting damage!
@@AntoniasUniverse im doing better now, got a big scar on my face, very tired and memory problems but i will be 100% again
Wait, what? How did this happen? If I may ask, were you already susceptible to seizures before taking the medication? Did you have underlying health issues?
@@TWForeeever medication lower's your seizure threshold. Not every medication do but extremely many do
Cardio she says...
Don't hate me she says...
😂 it's the worst!
im not fan of meth drugs, anything else? yall are taking methamphetamine :D
we are not, please educate yourself these statements are the reasons there is so much stigma :D
Uh, I hardly believe if they didn't have a positive effect, doctors wouldn't recommend them. What a normie thing to say lol. You can try non-simulant meds.