My first 12 hours on RITALIN
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- My experience of taking Ritalin Adult (methylphenidat) for the first time since my ADHD diagnosis. It gave me an incredible focus but also had its downsides. More updates on my medication learnings soon. Where are you right now in your ADHD journey?
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Small mistake: Ritalin (Methylphenidate) is a stimulant but not an amphetamine.
He's confusing it with Vyvanse prob.
BTW, I was prescribed Vyvanse, but I ain't taking that crap...
Tried to talk to the "doctor" but she's too self entitled for a talk with a pacient... I just "have to trust and obey".
I would much prefer to try Ritalin.
@Emilio Lautaro You’re partially correct. Psychiatry Simplified has a great, science-based video that describes the pharmacology of each: m.ruclips.net/video/w44BXLATt5w/видео.html
true, thank you! :)
@@wasabi333 it seems perhaps by your approach that you might be the entitled one. Doesnt reallt matter tho, you have ben prescribed vyvanse which is a great option to try, i know quite a few who has had success with it. Myself included, for a while. Its true what she says, you need patience, maybe even some persistence if you ought to make this work.
Before Ritalin, that only came after my ADHD diagnosis, I couldn't focus on anything at all, literally anything. I was basically disabled, unproductive, I couldn't finish a single task, there is no way to explain how my life was before, it goes way beyond that. After Ritalin I could talk an entire sentence without getting overwhelmed by my thoughts. I could think "I need to shower" and take a shower. Do the dishes. Write a text. Do things. Actually do things, and finish them. Finishing things.
I got my diagnosis in 2021 at 39 years old. Before, I was unemployed for most of my life. Now I have a job, I'm finishing University, it's like having a second chance to live. I could go on and on, to explain how much my entire life has improved and I'm only beginning to live my life now, at 40 years old.
It's sad to look back and see an entire life wasted away, but I'm glad I'm in a better place now. I'm also autistic, diagnosed at the same time, but the ADHD diagnosis was the one that really changed my life.
I’m with you. I’m 38 and about to receive my diagnosis. It’s been an absolute eye opener. To know that there is a neurological reason for the struggles that I’ve had and blamed myself for all my life. It’s changed everything. I am so hopeful that this medication will do what SRIs failed to do. Here’s to being the lucky ones to finally be diagnosed and life finally beginning ❤️
@@SceneandCrime I've takennantidepres for years with no success because my depression was never chemical. It was existential, because I felt useless for being unemployed and unproductive, and felt like a burden for my parents. Since I began my treatment I don't even know what depression is anymore. I get sad sometimes, but it has nothing to do with the overwhelming feeling of impotence I had for my life.
I hope you can improve your life with the diagnosis and proper treatment. It will get a lot better.
Excellent to hear, and we’ll done for taking those steps, I’m sure your life will be exponentially more rewarding. 👏
I'm excited for you, to have this chance at life. All the best 👍
I would like know more about you like how it started when did you realise you have adhd and from where did you started to cure this adhd, what are the process? Please let me know asap it's urgent at this point for me Thank you
I was hit with similar feelings.
I got diagnosed in January ("ADD", so inattentive ADHD) and had decided to take my first pill on a day with no plans, cause I was nervous about how I'd react.
I just sat there on the couch waiting, after 30 min I felt the calm in my body and my brain.
It was like I could "take in the room" - I noticed details but it wasn't the bouncing from one impression to the next. I could sort of dwell on it a bit.
I was still nervous thinking "Is this just placebo? Am I faking it? Has it even had time to kick in yet?" and continued to sit for another 30 min.
And then I started crying.. For many reasons but most of all it was a relief.
The calm was a relief.
The focus and dwelling on details.
The confirmation that my diagnosis was right. That my experience was real.
The sadness or grief of all years of help I've missed. All the times I've been mean towards myself for being "lazy".
And then I thought "No wonder I'm so mentally exhausted and tired all the time". All that energy spend in my brain bouncing around.
We're slowly trying to find the right dose for me. At first I didn't find a big change in "motivation" or "organizing" tasks. So far fairly limited side effects like headache and lower appetite.
But my partner notices when the meds stops working in the evening. He sees how I am getting easily distracted again, talking faster or incoherent speech/sentences and more "hyper".
Especially when cooking dinner is about when it wears off. Cooking with that scattered brain makes it very obvious lol
It was especially tough at first when I was only on a morning pill and had to take the train home from university as the effect was gone.
So overwhelming to go from calm to a no-meds, restless brain and get a bunch of stimuli and impressions. I just went into a shut down, looking down at the floor and was grateful for my earplugs.
thanks for sharing
Reading this made me tear up. I got diagnosed yesterday, taking my first pill today. I also take bupropion for depresion which I´ve taken for about 1,5 mo.
I can so relate to having tears in your eyes after the experience of just doing something you set out to do! ADHD is a serious condition and I'm glad there is medical help for it
Recently diagnosed with ADHD at 62. I totally understand what you mean by wondering what your life would have been like if you did not have ADHD. I am really afraid to start the medication but then I wondered what it would be like to think “like a normal person “. Thank you for sharing your experience. Good luck!
how did it work out for you?
@@Hyperion9997 Started taking Wellbrutin a week ago. So far so good. Side effects haven't been too bad just mainly not able to sleep much. Doctor told me I may not be able to see improvement with ADHD for a few weeks. But it has given me hope and even having that helps. 😁 Is your journey getting any better?
@cathybaker262 how did it go? Its been 7 months
I started taking Ritalin for my ADHD about a month ago, at the age of 35.
Honestly so far I feel like I have a new brain 🧠 it's incredible so far, long may it last.
Luckily I don't get any crashes so far 🤞🏻
I'm diagnosed ADD and the Ritalin helps me tremendously, I feel so calm and focused. It also decreases my anxiety and depression.
what dosage and how long have u been on it please any side effects?
I've been on Ritalin for about 4 months. I'm currently on 40 mgs daily. The one side effect I have is decreased appetite.@@sonnyhayes123
Always try to update people on your journey. It really helps peoples initial anxieties when they can relate or have hope in a successful story.
Can you please answer the question(s) of the other commenters above? It would help more people like us.
Please answer the question i am combined type and i use it to so that it can move me from paralysis and i feel little bit jittery
I just finished one month of that medication, 10mg, and similar results. For certain I had focus, more patience, and emotional balance, where I was not talking anything personally... I too cried, as I am 51, and had the chance to do this many times, once when it wan up to my parents, and they chose not to medicate me at 7, in 1978. If this is this same meds, I know I missed a different life, and cannot help but wonder how much easier it could have been.
But I am satisfied, hopefully 2023 is a good year...
thanks for sharing! but maybe you also achieved some great things because you were playing in "hard mode" :) ritalin ended up not working for me and i realised that adhd meds can only be a part of the solution, even though im taking a different medication now. all the best for you
Nah that's illusion, like all amphetamines u would need to increase dosage over time, no eating, no sleeping, and ur brain and body would melt in some point. It's also illusion that "normal' ppl have focus like that u have on Ritalin, essentially speed.. Its like supercharge in cars, its great for short run, but destroys ur motor far more faster. Sure it was good for blitz krieg (Pervitin) but we all know end results...also always remember Htilers hands at the end of war...he was on speed too...
Cool vid! Just one detail that might be of interest to others who take ADHD medication:
Ritalin is a re-uptake inhibitor (not amphetamine). It does not increase the dopamine production, rather it reduces how much dopamine is returned while transported between neurons (in the synapse). Dopamine is sent back and forth, but more in one direction, eventually out to the rest of the brain.
Amphetamines on the other hand, increase the fundamental dopamine production, while the re-uptake is not altered.
Re-uptake inhibitors is an ingenious chemical alteration in the brain, that seems to not burn-out neurons, and be safer than amphetamines.
you are right, thanks a lot! just learned about that recently :)
That was fascinating. Thank you!
Great insights. Thanks for sharing:) I’m 48 and have struggled with all of theses things and so many more my whole life. Simple tasks are always so hard. Have always beaten myself up for not getting important shit done. My son was recently diagnosed and through that I’ve come to see that I’ve got the “gift” to. Have an appointment for assessment etc in 1 months time. Counting down the days,mins hours. Seams like an eternity. You’re ahead of me slightly so will keep an eye on your progress. Hope to trade stories with you in future;)
thanks for sharing and welcome to the gifted club Troy :) For me personally, the diagnosis really changed my life for the better, not the meds. I finally know, why I am like this and what is really important for my brain :) Good Luck!
'The energy to start.'
Exactly.
Great video...going to turn on notifications bc I'm looking forward to an update.
thank you so much! :) continuing is the hardest part right now but im trying to make new content soon :)
1:40/2:05 and 4:41were deep for me. Suddenly being able to do the bike task (and taxes, etc.) because of the meds is such a good illustration of how real and life-alteringly HARD having ADHD is. I wish I could infuse that knowledge into all the disbelieving doctors, bosses, teachers, etc. who choose not to believe this is a real disability. And I'm going to try to remember it myself. I KNOW I have ADHD, yet after a lifetime of internalized shame, I still frequently fall into self-blame for not being able to just DO things like other people. ❤Thank you for this. ❤
thank you so much for your kind comments, means a lot to me :) you're not alone, we are many! dealing with self-blame is a huge task, I have to remind myself very frequently that I have to stop blaming myself. all the best
@@BattlefieldADHD Thank you. All the best to you, too! : - )
I am having my first experience with ritalin today. Specifically 10 mg ER methylphenidate. I found and started watching your video after about the 4 hour mark because I was experiencing the same drop that you did after a very similar successful morning of strong focus and motivation. Interesting how we had a very similar experience. I subbed to watch more :)
I am watching your video as I take my first dose of Ritalin. Everything looks very clear in my head, no distraction...
My first day on meds: picking up a sock that's been laying around für weeks (5 second task - weeks of shame passing and seeing it) and acutally cleaning up the whole kitchen within 2hours. You know, almost without that runnning around starting different things in different rooms kinda thing.
I'm recently diagnosed at age 41. Haven't had the motivation yet to take steps toward medication, but that's my goal. I really look forward to the feeling you described.
I started as an adult as well and had those thoughts of what would my whole life have been like if I had this as a child. Probably would have had a whole different and more positive life experience. Thanks for video :)
yes, but its never too late :) maybe its also kind of good to have experienced life in "hard mode" in order to learn different techniques to handle your ADHD on your own
hi I want to ask u something
do u have root canal?
I just got diagnosed with ADS and im barely 18. I am getting professional help to get me through school but it honestly f****** sucks. I havn‘t gotten my hands on ritalin or any medication jet. And i really hate the Idea that i have to take medication just to complete school. I can quite easily complete other things for example i do sports and go to the gym but i have great difficulty compleating work for school.
Im worried that im going to have to take ritalin for my whole life and that i can only live and exist „properly“ on ritalin.
Thoughts?
This is the first time I ever seen one of your videos but I'm so happy for you!! I get the crying part, I have been on Ritalin since last May and I remember I crying too when I found out it was working. I was diagnosed with ADHD and some learning disalbilities when I was around 8 but, even with the right support, it has been hard! Ritalin has really helped me (not cured me unlickily :/), especially with university and I hope it can do the same thing for you! It feels nice to see that there are people out there going through similar things!
A not required suggestion I can give you is: be mindfull of your eating!! I lost a lot of weight and apparently losing too much weight in a short amount of time is not good for you health... who knew! Anyways, I wish you the best! Have a nice day :)
thank you very much (also for sharing)! :) I was actually putting to much "hope" into ADHD meds, had some unpleasant side effects but learnt that the realization process through the diagnosis is the biggest help for me and improves my life so much! All the best for your journey :)
hi I want to ask u something
do u have root canal?
This is a great Podcast that explains ADHD medications...he talks a lot about other ADHD/ASD symptoms as well. I love it! It was helpful for me at least. It's very informative!
***The Podcast is ADDitude Magazine Podcast #356 The missed diagnosis ADHD and Autism in smart kids and adults. It is GREAT!!! It's Thomas E. Brown Ph.D and he explains it really well. The ADHD part and meds starts around 35:00.
I hope it helps!
thank you very much, will listen :)
Thanks for making this! It was great to hear another person's perspective on ADHD meds
I got diagnosed with adhd this year and also got medicated with ritalin and it was a miracle for me, still is. I can do whatever I put my mind to and I can also process whatever I want and it’s much easier to plan, execute and contemplate. Now I understand what part of me is because of ADHD and what part is me unshackled from adhd. I don’t feel any emotional stunting either, just greater control over them meaning that I still feel a great range of emotions like most adhd people, but I can control and process them much much easier now. It’s like I’m starting a new life and I could not be happier :3
I believe I struggled with ADHD my entire life, I mean every inattentive function and execution function I had troubles with. Im 42 now and I finally found out by researching and getting in my life where I feel that I’m not progressing as much and I lose focus easily. My entire life I wondered why I can’t focus for long on anything and my thoughts are all over the place thinking about a 1000 things at the same time and not seeing what important. I have an appointment soon to get full diagnosis and I can’t wait until I get treated. Just because I’m super ambitious I pushed though my whole liked struggling with every aspect in my life. I hope my next stage in life will make a huge difference in my life.
Good luck for you! :) For me personally, the diagnosis was the most important step so far - helped me a lot to refigure out my life (for example looking for a job that meets my interests). Completely changed my perspective on my life and my priorities for the better :)
hi I want to ask u something
do u have root canal?
so helpful! im starting ritalin in a month. got diagnosed at 24 and I too have that (in my case, sad) thought of "what would my live be if i had gotten diagnosed early". But anyways, finding accounts like yours is helpfull!
thank you very much Paula and don't get confused by people like this person here in the comment section :) all the best for you, its never too late and 24 still is very young for diagnosis :)
hi I want to ask u something
do u have root canal?
For me, it made wonders, didn't make me anxious like coffee and helped me stay focus and productive
Hi! I have very similar issues to you. And it is extremely recognizable. All the things that I thought were idiosyncratic, things that made people give me horrible negative feedback all the time, you have got them all. We can only do so much. That's why I also avoid many 'friends' and 'groups', because I am too sensitive to social cues, but I know I cannot adapt to it anyways. So I am considering Ritalin as well.
@spiders4540 you cant possibly think "pharmstain" is a good name for an online drug dealer trying to fool people in being a specialist
Did you try ritalin already?
Like most ADHD i have beaten my self up for not doing all the things i could and should do.
About what what you said if you were diagnosed before.
I tink Self-respect is imperative. And regrets are poison for the mind!
Good luck on your journey
thank you maxime, i feel that. its just hard to accept that of all the things i WANT to do, sometimes so little is possible. but i keep getting better since the diagnosis :) cheers!
Great video! On your last point regarding how things would have been different starting meds at a younger age, imagine you're 55 and discovering this. I stumbled across a video 3 years ago and this guy explaining how he wasted away every morning doing nothing constructive, just avoiding tasks. That was me and I decided to give the meds a try. I always knew I was ADHD somewhat but I didn't realize how much it effected me. I was prescribed Vyvance. Vyvance is slower reacting and lasts about 12 hours although it wanes after 8 hrs or so. There isn't much of a "crash" and works the same. It's a great medication. It's a problem if taken late as you can't turn it off. Sometimes I find I do not want the "help" for 12 hours. I'm pretty sure they both have the same affect. The biggest issue is that over time it works less and less, you have to take more and more. I do my best to not take it for 3 or 4 months of the year, when I need it the least and it works much better starting up again and I can keep the dosage the same and it works better. Thanks to you're video I will ask my doc if he can prescribe me both meds. That way if I want to get stuff done say in the evening I know I will sleep well after 4 hours.
I experienced the same effects as you and the first summer I took it I got more done than I had gotten done in years, and its not because I didn't have things to do. Like many ADHD people I have 1000 things to do. The most memorable thing when I first started was I remember actually thinking and concentrating about walking up the stairs. I never ever did that. I would be thinking of 10 other things. I noticed I didn't stumble anymore and I wasn't banging into stuff etc. because when I moved around I thought about moving around. Not sure if that makes sense.
If someone was to ask me how to describe the feelings, I would say it enhances all emotions. Whatever you like you like more, whatever you hate you hate more. Naturally if you like things that are bad for you....probably not a good thing. I get easily frustrated when things begin to fail and I get terribly mad when things fail on the meds. It was better at the beginning when it worked better. I will be looking forward to you're next video. Cheers.
hi I want to ask u something
do u have root canal?
@@mustafalol8775 Heh, I have to assume you are asking because perhaps you think that may have caused something in related to ADHD? In any case I have not. I haven't even had pain from a cavity since I had baby teeth. I have lots of cavities but never pain. I would laugh at the dentist telling me you better get that fixed or your going to need a root canal. Ya right. Give me a bit of pain first....then I will consider it an emergency. Thankfully because root canals are not fun. I did have my lower wisdom teeth removed and in hind sight I should have never had this done.
I'm curious why your video is gone.
thanks a lot for your comment, i feel you! :) I realized Ritalin and Vyvanse are not working for me bc of some major side effects, but there are still a lot more to try - right now im on a 4th line medication and its going pretty well. But even if you change the dosage of your medication the effects may be different - so its a bit trial and error :) Good luck with your medication journey and see you soon!
Thank you for the video! It helped me a lot. I just got diagnosed with ADHD, and was so afraid of how I would feel after taking Ritalin!
how was the feeling
0:57 Ritalin is not an amphetamine, it is methylphenidate. The prototypical explanation to distinguish the two is that amphetamine releases dopamine and inhibits its reuptake, whereas methylphenidate only inhibits reuptake. It gets much more nuanced when you look further into it though.
Clinically, amphetamine increases dopamine levels much more potently than methylphenidate but the two can be titrated to produce similar behavioural effects at lower doses.
I got diagnosed a couple of days and back and started the meds. Omg can't believe this is how NTs exist 24/7. And yes, I 100% relate to that what my life would have been without ADHD. You aren't alone ❤ and thanks a ton for the channel, makes me feel less lonely.
2:06 ahhh yes , that moment when you struggle with something for 2 hours if not more but in reality it only needed 5 mins max. good ol' adhd 😂
story of my whole work & private life :D
So funny, finally at the age of 43 gotten diagnosed and now I have taken the first dose MPH ever in my life... I had the complete opposite effect. I didnt felt more activated or stimulated. In contrary, I felt like someone had glued my feet to the ground and instead of bouncing around and being fast in my brain i felt like I have to learn to walk again in my life. On the positive side though was... I was able to focus on some worktask the first time in my life. Really focusing, even with someone interrupting me... finding back to it in an instant again afterwards... No interruptions, no distraction... no background noises where to loud. They still existed but werent like... an actual thing my brian constantly on a sidetrack was busy with noticing.
I stubble thinking about how whatever would of helped me back then. New insight is to help you going forward,not kick the legs out that got you here. I dealt with ADHD for 64 years,only it just went by my name then,and all i know is how I did it. I didn’t have another person to be,and I’ve learned to live without. When I can’t be me,I’ve learn to give it a minute ,for my world to turn around again to it.
I was prescribed 110mg per day of Ritalin for about 5 years, I'd take 2 x 10mg tabs every hour and a half all day everyday, and I'd also drink 3 or 4 coffees a day as well as 3 or 4 big cans of energy drinks. The problem for me with Ritalin is the very short half life, 2 hours after taking a dose I'm feeling all come down and strung out pretty much hanging out for more ritalin. After 5 years on them I realised I was no better off than I was in the years prior to being prescribed ritalin when I was a meth addict self medicating my ADD, so I weaned myself off the ritalin and went through a nasty anxiety filled withdrawal similar to meth withdrawals, I now live a clean drug and meds free life and deal with my ADD and anxiety using exercise, diet, and lifestyle.
Do you think medicatio is a path that recently diagnosed people should be weary of
@@dustinn6075 Yes I think so, ADD/ADHD like anxiety, PTSD, OCD etc are thinking disorders there isn't actually anything wrong with you, we can learn how to rectify thinking disorders without medication, psych medications don't rectify anything they just chemically mask the disorder temporarily. Cognitive behavioural therapy and learning mindfulness and self love and care through meditation are amazing tools that actually get to the root of thinking disorders and fix them permanently by changing and making new healthy neural pathways in our brains through the process of neuroplasticity. But in saying all this sometimes some light medication is really helpful to give you the headspace to get some real help, a person with bad adhd and anxiety (which often go hand in hand) can find it difficult to connect with the people they need to get help, some medication definitely helps you get started.
So valid, I will take my pill soon-- excited !! Lowkey only valid video on RUclips 💪🏽 💪🏽 Hella straight to point!! All other videos people waffle too much 😅
How was your experience?
If you haven’t yet you should DEFINITELY what and study Dr Barkley’s video on 30 essential ideas you need to know about ADHD! Got diagnosed a year ago and found out I grew up with ODD and CD! Adderall has changed my life🎉
Totally agree that Russel Barkley video is excellent. Good tips and lots of validation. I especially liked the sub section: 30 Essential Ideas you should know about ADHD, 5A ADHD is Time Blindness.
Got diagnosed yesterday and i’m gonna try my first 5mg pill of Ritalin tomorrow. Hope it goes well
all the best, start slowly :)
Hi, thanks for the share! Sorry to be pedantic but Ritalin is not an amphetamine, rather methylphenidate.
"Both amphetamine and methylphenidate are predominantly dopaminergic drugs, yet their mechanisms of action are distinct. Methylphenidate acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor, while amphetamine is both a releasing agent and reuptake inhibitor of dopamine and norepinephrine."
I use Concerta, also methylphenidate, and am very happy with results. Cheers!
thanks for that, i mixed that up as i was just getting into that topic :) all the best!
You have given me hope for my son ❤
Am starting my meds from ADHD. This video makes me excited ! Can't wait
Good luck with that but don't put all your hope into the meds - been there, done that :) Side effects are real and may be stronger then the benefits in the long run, but that really depends on the person
I´ll swallow my first pill tomorrow morning... 😬Kind of excited, after seeing your video. 41 here, just got the diagnostic (after 1 1/2 year talking with the psychiatrist). Let´s see!
@maxwelllorenzo9894 Oh no insta or publicity. 😉 I got irritated at work and sad at home... These symptoms are easing up now. Let's see what's next.
@@molieresphow are you doing now?
@@SparklingGlitterCookie I´m better, thx! Aware that irritation (feel infuriated! sometimes) is a side effect. No sadness anymore. Left work to devote studying for an exam (govt. work) - my goal in professional life. I feel no change in focus but on the mood: when I wake up feeling like ´no reading´, after the pill it flows.
your video made me emotional. got my diagnosis (add) today, so i guess i’ll be trying meds soon (after a long life of failure)
All is great for the first 6-8 months, then the tolerance increases and so does the dependency (both physically and productively).
a day or two off helps huge time
@@MusiC14545 Amphetamines are addictive. Period.
Your profile pictures says everything I need to know about the perspective you intend to lend to the conversation.
Your choice is yours to make. Science sides with big pharmaceutical companies because they find the research and there is a reason there are epidemics taking place now over such narcotics.
@@XennaC could you please elaborate.
@@shivkrishvlogs276 it begins to effect sleep, you begin to need more for the same affect, you begin to perceive it as a productivity pill that will solve a problem, it will get used more when fatigued and after a while you stay up longer with less sleep and become a half productive version of your former self.
It happens to everyone. Period. Some just don’t want to admit it, so they go with stronger doses or look for timed released versions or other alternatives like vivance or others.
Bottom line, Ritalin, adderall, and any other amphetamine salt is just that: legal amphetamines. Call them slightly different by chemical structure or by binding method for time release, same thing. Call them something different by name, it’s all bullshit for patents held by big pharma. It is all amphetamines. No matter how it’s sliced or diced, sold, packaged, delivered, legal or not..: it’s all addictive.
The sad thing is when parents make the decision to give a small child these medications as a solution to solid parenting. It sets the child up for addictive patterns of behavior their entire life.
Hope that helps. I could go on and on for hours. The best thing to do, cognitive behavioral therapy and sleep. Healthy sleep. Love yourself and make realistic timelines for your attention span. Mix in some exercise and don’t overtake yourself.
Looking forward to the update, found this very informative!
new update coming soon (hopefully lol), thank you
HELLO!!! So hey I didnt realize I had ADHD at all in my life like ever until I attended college. I knew I was a little crazy in high school and had a few phases of deep depression but also had anxiety was super emotionally intelligent and craved DEEP connections with other people. I attended uni and noticed I needed to move like a motor and the long hours of homework made me feel exhausted and depresses like my first and second semesters. I noticed my homework took a lot longer compared to my classmates, university is nothing like high school I took easy classes in high school only 2 AP classes, the rest regular classes (USA school system). Anyways, I also really got into art in college because I am class of 2020 high school and did a ton of art to cope during quarantine and noticed I talked a lot more than other people around me. I am a psychology, philosophy, modern day hippie listening to indie/alt rock kind of gal. I am also at university majoring in not the easiest major, construction management. I have had other phases of depression. My sister thought I was autistic lol because I endlessly talk, need a long like 1 hour jog daily to get my energy out, have a ton of emotions, love art, and I am super quirky like I love weird raw squid to eat. That made my sensitive self so sad that she thought that but then I thought, hey maybe I am different. Which I have always been a unique character but I'm like hey I support neurodivergency and I could be one. I started researching neurodivergeny and came across adhd, I talked about it with my therapist who her husband has ADHD and shes like you totally have ADHD. I said I really agree with a lot of these symptoms. I then went to another therapist who talked with me and gave me help and support for what I needed at the time but he said his cousin also had ADHD and he said I totally had ADHD but he's like your creativity, curiosity, intelligence socially academic and emotionally will make you through your life it'll be great (I was still depressed during this time lol) Then I visited a Sacramento California psychiatrist and tried bringing up adhd, he recommended zoloft for my depression/anxiety which is what the other psychiatrists and therapists recommended but he used super old outdated information and he was an old guy, we wasted $2000. Then my mom was like you don't have ADHD because that man has been to school (he has a 5 star rating on his website for whatever reason) plus my mom doesn't know what adhd is she just makes fun of it and doesn't really try to understand or learn about it herself and she doesn't understand mental health at all she is not very in touch with herself (she is, but not like me). So then FINALLY I attend university and I go to the counseling center and they of course recommend zoloft and concerta. I start with 50 mg of zoloft daily and it super helps but Its still not perfect I then take 100 mg of zoloft daily and its fantastic $1-$5 for a month supply and I literally have no depression and anxiety, no ANTS, no intrusive thoughts, no suicidal/self harming thoughts, no low mood, no anxiety so bad like I get frantic walking into the room or have to escape. My mind is a LOT CALMER and I am so much naturally happier and less stressed, then they put me on concerta. CONCERTA 18 MG A DAY HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. My grades in school got so much better overnight, I am so much more motivated, I can sit down an read a book without fidgeting and squirming so much, I have the motivation to listen to audio books and podcasts which I tried to do before but it was exhausting and I would miss 1/3rd of the info so I would just put on music, I don't have to run 5-7 miles a day to get my energy out, I finish my homework a lot faster, I lose things less, I am less impulsive with eating and spending habits, I am on time to things, I am not as distracted. ANYWAYS I as a women did not get treated or the proper help and medication I needed until 21 years old. I am so glad I have been on this crazy incredible journey because I will probably be on zoloft and concerta the rest of my life. My brain lacks seratonin, well has less than usual because before zoloft I tried therapy, diet and exercise I would try EVERYTHING and I was still struggling with depression so antidepressants have been a truly positive experience for me, I know that they arent for everyone, but they certainly worked in my experience. I did not realize I have adhd until college though, especially because growing up I would be in a lot of sports and have huge mood swings but I got great grades in school. I didn't realize how much I needed more like a motor than everyone else until university because I do have the combined type but I have more of the hyperactive, I have energy for days and I can run off of very little sleep. Anyways, I am a character and that's all what I wanted to say. I loved this video the medication kicks in and you want to learn and do everything. I am so happy because the medication gives me the opportunity to focus and learn about everything that I want to learn about.
when i take ritalin i get really bad stomach aches and it takes hours for me to fall asleep
I opted for Adderall XR so it lasts for around 10-12hrs before the effects wear off and also eating and drinking water is important stimulants have your body use more water than usual
As a parent researching the real-world affects of using meth-micro-doses for a child of mine, thank you for the video and the look into both positives and negatives.
That sounds incredibly dangerous.
again, I highly agree with Ken, please look out for a diagnosis and professional treatment!
I’ve accomplished some things in my life but through elaborate planning, self-loathing, and anxiety. It’s tough either way.
Really good information Brother!
thank you man :)
Started Ritalin under 2 weeks ago. Within the first hour I started to clean my disgusting bathroom. I managed to allocate a place for everything and put everything in its allocated place. All still there 2 weeks later. I used to find works in progress actually traumatic, but was not in the slightest bit concerned about the 'mountain' of work still to be undertaken. I had never had this feeling before. I felt so capable. My flat is now clean and tidy, and I cleaned and tidied with zeal and a toothbrush for the difficult -to -reach spots. I've also noticed a constant backdrop of mild, unidentifiable anxiety and frustration almost disappear. I'm really excited about my future with it.
Thank you for sharing! I just started taking Medikinet 10mg. I don't really notice anything physical or the kick in the beginning you described. I'll try upping the dosage but I'm in a weird spot because I haven't found a psychiatrist yet. Got my prescription from a general practicioner.
such a medicaments have a really big effect on heart and blood pressure you have to ask a psychiatrist first don't just use and change the dosage at will
@@Nemsis19 True, I didn't mention that I got my initial diagnosis and drug recommendation from a psychiatrist. Without it I couldn't just get it from a GP in my country. Sadly, it's sort of impossible to find a psychiatrist I can visit regularly where I live.
A general practitioner should be skilled enough to safely prescribe ADHD medications like Medikinet (methylphenidate or MPH). Dosing of ADHD medication is different for everyone. There is no dose-response consistency across individuals. For example, your age and weight have no bearing on what dose will be effective for you. If you're not feeling any benefit at 5mg Medikinet, your doctor should gradually increase your dose a little at a time until you feel it is working. Your doctor may even prescribe you more than the posted maximum daily dose. Some people can tolerate a very high amount of MPH and it's not well understood why this is the case. Regardless, follow your doctor's advice closely and do not experiment with dosing outside of their advice. Stimulants have a narrow band of effectiveness in most people; going above that band can cause significant negative effects.
Hi, I have a box of Medikinet that I haven’t tried, as the neurologist wasn’t 100% sure that It‘s ADHD. He basically said to try Ritalin (=Medikinet) and see what happens. In his opinion, anything resembling a „high“ is probably an indication that ADHD was the wrong diagnosis. Also the adult version (which yours is) should be slow releasing. My partner and I have experience with party amphetamines back in the nineties, and in her case they genuinely calmed her down, which is basically what my neurologist says should happen
The feeling of euphoria can be experienced by anyone who takes a stimulant medication, whether or not the person meets the criteria for ADHD. Some people feel euphoria on and off for months. For some people, a little euphoria is always there with the meds. I think for most people, euphoria goes away and then you just feel normal on the meds.
again, I agree with Ken! I also got the euphoria when it kicks in. But that whole doctor experience seems very strange to be honest, medication should not be prescribed without a proper diagnosis.
Hi, is there such a thing as a 100% diagnosis? I was gifted at school, so it wasn’t at all obvious back then. Getting a first diagnosis aged 50,, where evidence from childhood is required, is a tricky thing! My neurologist is internationally recognized in various fields, and his opinion is: seeing the effect of the medication can be a strong diagnosis indicator…
@@maadman117and how exactly do we know it is confirmed or not? Like after taking the meds. My doctor says the tests show little signs but he thinks it was not enough to disturb my everyday, which is not true, but I still don’t know if that’s not something else making me so distracted and forget basically everything ever since I was little. I’m about to start Ritalin btw.
The sugar in your coffee is wreaking havoc with the adhd. And the caffeine in the coffee makes us sleepy not energized so taking anything for adhd and coffee combined have a counteracting effect.
This is not supported by science. You can most definitely drink coffee and take Ritalin at the same time.
@ttul the scientific studies and peer reviews of said study seems to claim other wise.
@@thatsmallrockshop Please share any studies you have found. I would be very keen to read them myself so that I can update my understanding.
@ttul look it up yourself. Or pay me for my time . Also note I said sugar in the coffee not the coffee itself .
Hello, I'm a 26-year-old man who was recently diagnosed with ADHD. Last week, I got blood samples done. My first medication will be delivered to me in the coming weeks. I would like to follow your journey and would also appreciate getting advice about living with medication.
thank you for sharing, I try to upload other videos soon :)
' I did my taxes' really touched me...😂✌️
I felt so happy watching this, need more such videos. BTW what amount ritalin did you take?
Great video, I hope you continue making more :)
Getting ready to start mine tomorrow at the age of 53 it took me 1 year to get diagnosed by the doctor even with me telling him 1 year prior that i believe i have ADHD
Ritalin is not an amphetamine although it is a substituted phenethylamine and phenidate
Not an amphetimine but stimulant
OMG. I started it a week ago, and my anxiety is killing me
Helped a lot. Thank you for sharing 😀
What milligram dose of ritalin were you prescribed? I just started taking 10mg long acting methylphenidate and I can barely notice a difference.
I am on Elvanse Adult and I am still not 100% sure it is right for me, but like you I knew really quickly that I definitely do have ADHD especially when it just felt like the clouds in my mind were blown away. It is a long road and I have been on it for a while. I think I initiated the diagnosis process in Feb-2020 just before the lockdown and didn't get a formal diagnosis until Sept-2022. After that getting medication in Germany was so difficult and then once I started it at the end of Oct-2022 it was mind boggling. Still doing the dosage adjustments but I am hopeful things will improve in the coming months.
Thanks for sharing and viel Erfolg! Diagnosis and medication really depends on the doctor. Good Luck:)
a few years ago I think, usually I heard in Germany they try Ritalin or Medikinet first and then switch to Elvanse, although Elvanse works much better (but is also more expensive if you have to pay for it)
@@ArborZen, as @Battlefield ADHD said it was a while ago (mid-2013 specifically). I was told by my psychiatrist if I was diagnosed in Germany I would have been put on Medikinet, and only moved across to Elvanse if Medikinet didn't work for me. However because I started the diagnosis process when I was in Australia before I moved to Germany, and was lucky enough to be in Australia visiting at the exact time a diagnosis appointment came up, I was initially prescribed Elvanse since it is the preferred drug in Australia for adult ADHD. Getting it here in Germany was very difficult though and my psychiatrist was only willing to help me do the dosage adjustment after an hour and a half consultation where we discussed everything about my life, mood, and mental status. TK covers it though and 6 weeks of pills costs me about 7€.
It isn't as magic as some people say it is, sometimes it is, but I think like all medications it can be a bit variable based on a range factors.
I took Focalin for the first time (like 20 years ago) and I felt so spacey I actually hit the corner of my garage door with my car. Ultimately it was just too high a dosage. Any brain chemistry meds you take, you should definitely allow some time, maybe even ad much a# a year or two, to zero in on the right meds and dosages for you. I eventually ended up on the slow-release variant because I had to do dinner/parenting rush right when the original medication started to wear off. All these years later, I cam still completely tell if I’ve missed a dose.
I did struggle with nausea of a long time. At first I had to manage it by being careful to take it with a relatively high-protein mini meal, or I would get nauseous at around 11 a.m. Eventually my body acclimated though and while I’m still careful not to take it on an empty stomach, all the side effects are substantially less, while the benefits ar3 still more or less the same.
thanks for sharing florence! i did have some severe side effects with ritalin and also vyvanse, but switched to another one now (video coming soon). you are right, the correct dosis is very important!
Hello, Thanks for sharing. This video is very informative. Did you have any other side effects of it ? other than the headache and mood crash? and what did you do to combat against those? I just got prescribed the same as what you are using do you have any advice on taking it for the first time?
hey, actually I had some problems with my heart - so I had to stop taking it. but that's a very individual side effect. My advice for you as a first timer would be: Don't put all your hope into this medication, it can be helpful but its not guaranteed. For me personally its more the changed perspective on my life and my future (in a good way :)) good luck!
@@BattlefieldADHD Okay thank you I appreciate it. I will definitely take this into consideration
@@bennes_ and also: there is A LOT of different medication, so if something isnt working, try another one. there are also non-stimulants like strattera, working completly different.
@@BattlefieldADHD Okay thanks. I will be trying methylphenidate. Prayfully no side effects
When Ritalin wore off, it felt like falling off a cliff. Headache. Everything came crashing in- huge sensory overload. Sounds, lights, movement were amplified. Felt like I was being attacked. No wonder schoolchildren get in fights after dose wears off. 4 hr dose. Longer lasting dose just prolongs falling off that cliff.
you have no idea then or you are a fraudulent substance abuser
Started my first dose yesterday. Felt a bit euphoric and high for a while. Pretty OK mood. Today however I have suffered with aweful headaches and a mood crash.
I was expecting some adjustment period though as I have never taken meds for my ADHD before.
Today I have felt weirdly emotional and exhausted but I think my body is just trying to get used to the drug.
I am to take one a day for 7 days. Then 2 a day for 7 days. Then 3 a day for 7 days and see how I get on.
its remarkable how the therapy industry has managed to normalise the DSM mindset and the drugs that follow - such a weird time - people ought to read around these subjects to understand the history and massive controversies and unscientific and corrupted nature of it all - its truly frightening that people aren't aware of this and the power of marketing and advertising along with appeals to self interest in the form of scraps from the table has created such a profound net harm for human wellbeing - this book is a good place to start Adhd Is Not An Illness And Ritalin Is Not A Cure: A Comprehensive Rebuttal Of The (alleged) Scientific Consensus by Dr Yaakov Ophir
How was your sleep, anxiety, overthinking?
and is it safe to want a medication that lasts all day long like 6 to 8 hours long?
Hey, answering your question. I took Ritalin for 2 months and I can tell that the medication last for me for around 10 hours so you need to take in the morning. If you take too late is hard to fall asleep and gave me anxiety and also overthinking a lot. I am starting my first dose of Vyvanse today and so far I feel okay. I didn’t like when the ritalin kicked in
Methylphenidate in the immediate release form lasts between 2-4 hours. You can take it at 5pm and still get to sleep just fine. Before the long acting meds were developed, kids would take Ritalin several times a day.
Long acting formulations like Concerta (OROS MPH) can last much longer. These long lasting formulations are preferable because you don’t have to take a new pill every few hours. But some people prefer the immediate release version. Immediate release can also be used off label in combination with a long acting MPH to fill in the gaps or extend symptom control, but do this under a doctor’s guidance only.
You sound like you have a German accent (or anything from a country close to it) - if you ARE German, could you explain the way to go about getting a diagnosis? I'm so confused, do I contact my Hausarzt, what do I tell them to believe me that I actually need help and am not imagining it, do I go to a therapist, psychiatrist directly...?
ehm entschuldigung, welchen Akzent meinst du? :)..habe auf Deutsch auch ein ganzes Video zur Diagnose gemacht : ruclips.net/video/Ahfi_vv3zUs/видео.html
First day today uff the first hour was so strange I felt like on drugs then focus focus and calmness no voices in my head nothing 🤯 then no hunger, dizziness and headache AF. At the end of the day I was so tired and like mind and body were disconnected that’s was creepy. I hope tomorrow gets better
Im going to start next week so thus video helps. ❤
I felt the same way that you did on ritalin after drinking great value dragon fruit energy drink. it was better than red bull! its a powder pack
Shifting from Concerta to Ritalin. *fingers crossed*
Hi all. I'm 36. Just started Concerta 36mg yesterday. Let me share my experience with you. First of all beceause of the research I made earlier actually my expectations were already very high. I was waiting for like a magical touch. After the first 1,5 hours, I wasn't like "I know kung fu" from matrix. But slowly I started to hear less sounds, less thoughts, probably after 2 or 2,5 hours I started to work, and with hours my focus rised up every hour. Plus yesterday I was awake with just with 5 hours sleep. So normally I would sleep in day time for 2 hours easilly. Also I would have slept at around 9:00 at night. I wouldn't keep my eyes open. But yesterday with concerta hours later I felt awake like never before. I mean normally even if I slept 10 hours 12 hours per day I would still feel sleepy.
So long story short it was a really difference for me. I haven't feel awake like this for years. I was like always but always sleepy no matter how many hours that I sleep. Even I had tried the med called modiwake before but it didn't help even tiny bit for me. And I already have too much cafaine resistance for years of consuming. So drinking 6-7 caffees per day was not effecting much.
And also cuz of my sportive background I used to have breadycardy which is low heart rates. Like around 55-60. And I'm a smoker. If I quit smoking it goes below 50 . With this concerta my day avarage was around 80. It was nice. I had more energy. I mean it's hard to feel energitic with 50 beat rates.
By the way in my country unfortunately only ritalin (short term) and concerta (long term) are available. Adderal has been banned yeas ago cuz of the chemical considered narc like drug. But probably concerta will be good enough.
Hi! Yes, I would like to connect with you also, about adhd. Recently received the diagnosis, I'm over 30 and starting to take pills also to see if it helps more than not taking them.
good luck with that jess! i dont have an instagram for this channel yet but will make one soon maybe for direct messages :) all the best!
Only headaches when you forget to hydrate... Zip some water from time to time, perfect
Hi,as for me, it is the contrary : I slow down when taking Ritalin, as if I smoked a joint. I feel much less anxious too. Is it normal or does it mean that I actually don t have ADHD?
the effects and side effect can vary a lot from person to person - for me its kind of activating my body, but also slowing down my thoughts - I realize that when I speak, I need longer to find my words
It worked gloriously. Then it stopped working. Now i am worse off than i was before i had it.
Starring down the barrel of parkinsons. Super low dopamine.
I feel you bro
thanks for your video! i‘ve just learned a lot about my boyfriend‘s adhd :)
thank you very much! new video coming soon :)
@@BattlefieldADHD Hi there, I’m curious 🧐 about adult adhd. What Adhd version do you have? I know for me personally I’m very talkative and so I expend my energy a lot through social interactions, so I can definitely say I’m energetic in the social sense which also gets me to move physically too. What does a typical day look like for you with adhd? What are your symptoms that stand out and that stood out that lead you to receiving your diagnosis? I would like for you to load up another video on you explaining your adhd traits in your day to day life, it would be fun to watch.
My first 3 days on Ritalin aren't anything to talk about. Guess it's not working.
That toxic thought is somewhat sad but you're stil young and can achive many things :)
thank you :) yes youre right, the diagnosis itself was the biggest turning point and im very grateful that i now know what is going on and how to adapt :)
If it’s getting you high then you don’t need Ritalin makes me a little more on the tired/relaxed side
Xanax, Adderall, Ritalin 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 have fibromyalgia, a neurological disorder, one of the symptoms is lack of concentration and other cognities difficulties that mimic adhd. I always wonder if adhd treatment would help
something only a psychiatrist could tell I guess, all the best! :)
Hei thank you for sharing your journey, have you tried Adderall? which one do you think works best for focus, Adderall or Ritalin?
I'm not a doctor, but I have a science education and much experience with ADHD personally. There is no "best" medication for ADHD. Amphetamine-based medications like Adderall work better for some people; methylphenidate medications like Ritalin and Concerta work best for others. Some people do better with non-stimulant medications like Strattera and Intuniv. Your situation will be as unique as your brain and there is no value in asking others which medication works best, because we are all unique.
I would very much agree with what Ken says, the effect and side effects can be very different from person to person
Loved the benefit of ritalin but the side effects were worse, now im on adderal and i dont get any effects at all beside the benefits and a dry mouth with a little bit anxiety from time to time.
I am having sever anxiety and reflux
He's so handsome omg
4th day on Ritalin I feel u
Ritalin isnt an amphetamine
thank you! 4r
How does it compare to wellbutrin?
Is taking Ritalin once a morning enough to treat attention deficit and is it addictive?
Thanks for your video.
I've been prescribed Vyvanse, but I don't trust the doctor AT ALL.
Especially after speaking to people who took it and researching a bit.
I would love to find people who have been taking some ADHD medication for a long period of time, other than Vyvanse, to see how it affects them long term, if they still think it's worth it taking it.
But you trust youtube lol
No long term effects as of 10 years…Adderall.
@@andrewdavies2640 I do? LOL Who said so? I've been looking into studies and talking to actual people I know who have experience it first hand.
Also I found a doctor with the same opinion.
@@KayStevensScholerNPC4444 Thanks! That's interesting. Adderall kinda scares me too TBH and I'm not sure they have it in my country. I know they do have Ritalin, which sounds a lot more safe than Vyvanse, if I can even use this word.
@@KayStevensScholerNPC4444 BTW, do you not have any crashes when the medicine stops acting daily? Have you had to up the dose? No side effects at all? Thank you very much for your time.
I couldn't get ritalin prescribed despite asking my doctor. Is it just luck you get the right medication you want or whomever your doctor is a salesperson for?
Your psychiatrist should send you To another facility and have a 2-3 hour test performed they're simple test They are the standard in which a psychiatrist will actually diagnose you affectionately with ADHD
I really depends on your doctor and the willingness to prescribe ADHD meds - but a diagnosis should always be mandatory
I tried it as a teenager... I got catatonic(ritalin)
0:53 - "ritalin is an amphetamine" - no its not, it's methylphenidate, totally different class of CNS to amphetamine.
i went to a psychiatrist and he gave me laroxyil and some other drug he said i should try em for like 2 months but iam afraid to get addicted ..! idk wether i should really try only the antidepressant or what ..
yes I am from Cologne :) I actually made a video about all that information in German! Sag mal Bescheid ob es dir weitergeholfen hat: ruclips.net/video/Ahfi_vv3zUs/видео.html