Ep.4. What it's like to take Ritalin if you have ADHD
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2021
- Near the start of my ADHD journey, long before I got officially diagnosed, I wondered what it felt like to take a stimulant like Ritalin. And so if you are someone who thinks they might have ADHD and has wondered about the benefits of stimulants like Ritalin and Adderall, I thought I'd explain how they effect me and what benefits I have seen.
I thought I had become deaf an hour after taking my first tablet. I didn't realize it before, but my standard state was living with the roar of a thousand random conversations going on in my mind simultaneously. I only recognized the noise in its absence.
This is similar to my experience
That's what i try to explain to my gf all the time. She thinks i hear my thoughts. But it's actually all opaque and only gets really clear on meds. But if your in the opaque you don't notice. Just when your out.
I usually have mild Tinnitus, but it seems twice as bad on methylphenidate. I'm only a little over a week in though, so might improve, have had loads of other problems adjusting that's slowly getting better.
Yeah I also thought the world just felt quieter!
I just recently got on Ritalin. The best analogy I have found is “glasses for my brain.”
And side effects of Ritalin include taking work home in the evenings. 😊
I’m 3-4 months in and feel calmer and I don’t talk as much as I just too before. I can concentrate but my personality is different. Did you feel something similar?
I’m 27 and take 40mg😅
Taking work home in the evening doesn’t sound great
What’s that supposed to mean ?
@@elchavodelocho2055 Have you been taking 4 months of the same dose with continued effectivity?
I cried the first time after I took it because what the heck was I comparing myself with all my life (35 years) before? No wonder I couldn't keep up with the people without ADHD. I'm so thankful that it works so good for me now!
That's terrific - I feel the same way about it. :)
I cried when I took Ritalin the first time, then afterwards when I took Vyvanse I cried too. Strange how many people have the same reaction.
Same here! Took my first dose today and what surprised me the most was the silence. Finally, silence in my head
Same here. All my life I was told what I SHOULD do. And that it wasn’t that hard… I’m so angry
The noise quitens for me but saltillo a little scatty, I'm more calm though, I started 10 mg, is that considered low?? Good luck people. Hoe do we get dopamine naturally. Take care folks.
I just started taking Ritalin for TBI induced ADHD. I’m sure normal functioning people would say big deal, but holy shit I just made it through a whole video.
They would probably say "NO big deal" 😅
What's TBI?
@@user1.8.2.Traumatic Brain Injury
@@user1.8.2. maybe Traumatic brain injury
I didn't know that PTSD had an effect on the prefrontal cortex until I started taking Ritalin and started to feel almost back to normal.
First dose: 10mg. 15 minutes later I notice that the mind chatter is significantly reduced. I liken it to standing on the sidewalk in the middle of busy traffic in a huge city, then climbing inside a nice car with good soundproofing. I can still hear the noise, but it's significantly reduced. Held an in-depth conversation about complicated topics without having my attention pulled in eleventy billion directions while the conversation went on. I didn't have any scatter-brained thoughts escape my lips either. Everything I said was much more cogent, sequential, fit together logically... I did get a bit caught kind of hyper-focusing on an experience in memory. Kept mentioning it or aspects of it over the subsequent hour or so.
Day 2. Maybe a mistake, but I tried 20mg as the first dose of the day. Mind-quieting more effective and I felt no reluctance, strain or delay getting about things I needed or wanted to do. I took a follow-up 10mg dose about 3 and a half hours after the 20mg dose and worked for about 90 minutes straight on a book I'm writing. I used headphones, good lofi music on low volume and just worked without thinking of much else.
Today is day 3. I get a better and longer-lasting effect on 20mg. I have not noticed any side-effects. Tired after lunch and actually willing to nap, which is no where near normal for my life thus far. I still think there's potential room for optimizing my dosage, but the quieter mind had the lovely side effect of also really toning down the anxiety.
Thanks for sharing!
8 weeks I diagnosed at 69...what I multi-faceted and challenging journey it has been!
I thank you so much for putting on this video!
I will search out your other videos. ❤
Glad you found it helpful - life changes when you gain this key understanding about yourself, that's for sure :)
Its giving me a headache and makes me scared i dont know. But at the same time it calmes me down.
Thanks for sharing. I have an unopened packet of the 5 mg starter dose. Thinking of starting the experiment tomorrow! Apparently a big clue to my undiagnosed ADHD was that I've taken speed and other drugs recreationally in the past and not really reacted the same as my peers (did not really affect me so intensely and I was still able to sleep). I also drink two pots of coffee a day and used to guzzle energy drinks. I think my smoking might have been self medicating at one point too. Hoping the meds will be a more healthy tool I can use. But will see. Still skeptical. Diagnosed at 49. Finally figured out what was 'wrong' with me. Turns out there is nothing wrong with me 🙂
I'm younger, but me saying to my mates who were doing MD with me "Hey man I think we got ripped off" while they were chewing their gums off was my first tip off
Chewing their gums off lol it makes me feel calm and able to focus more for sure.
Love this video. I start Ritalin tomorrow, and this video has helped me feel better about it. I like that you say it gives you insight into what neurotypical people experience their whole lives.
What do you feel like now? I start tomorrow as well..
@@amoeba6252 chk on ur water first if it is chlorinated u would have these emotional dysregulation fast 8-10hrs c hw it works 4u
@@DK-sg3oe and some toad oil am I right?
And here in typically delayed ADHD style is my delayed reply! Thank-you. :)
I would love an update on how it’s worked for you so far!
I'm 53,just been diagnosed and 1st dose of Methylphenidate 20 hours ago, no.major changes but I noticed the impulsively has more or less gone, I don't rush to do everything and I'm only on 8mg at the moment. Great video👍
This video has been an eye-opener as I just got diagnosed recently. I remember having the best sleep of my life after taking Ritalin, which seemed really odd from what I had heard the medicine do to normal people. This explains everything and sort of confirmed my diagnosis further. Thanks again for this wonderful and informative video!☺️
First dosage of 10 mg right now. In a titration trial. I feel more motivated and more capable of accomplishing my work. I hope this remains the case without any side effects.
I am 36 years old and for the past 13 years I have been avoiding the truth. I got diagnosed at age 23 but I already knew something was wrong with me at an early age. Having adhd gives you alot of challange as we all most likely experienced.
When I got diagnosed I didn't want have any sorts of medication or even talk about it. Now 13 years later I'm tired of running, tired of life and Im finnaly about to give in.
The past few months have been hard on me, Im constantly crying, frustrated or angry for no reason at all. The feeling that I'm tired of life hits me atleast twice a week. You know.. Not the suicide feeling. But the one where you think "if that truck would've hit me, it's all over. And I can finnaly rest"
I went to see a doctor and and a shrink and the advice is to try out ritalin. The very reason I'm watching this video
Im skeptical about it, Ive only heard the bad stories about it.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
All I can tell you is that Ritalin's non-addictive - I can dip in and out of taking it as and when I want. It did the trick for me and it works for most other people too. Some folks do not get along with it and either have some side effect (usually bad migraines) or they don't feel any benefit from it. I didn't make this channel to bullshit anyone with claims of wonder-cures, but stimulants have proved to be the most successful solution to diminished dopamine levels in ADHD-brains and I wish you all the best with trying it. :)
OMG I love it , you seem to be relaxed and jolly !
When I take my Ritalin LA, I can finally sleep.
I was diagnosed last year as an adult with extensive testing. So much in my life made sense. Wish I knew earlier but it is what it is.
I also highly recommend bilateral music for my likeminded friends
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I watched this video while on the generic version of Ritalin (Methylphenidate) on 2x speed.. Great video!
Cheers. ;)
@@theadhdarmy cheers 🍻
It’s crazy how relateble this is. How most of videos like this of people talking about their experience with adhd and meds resonate with me. Word to word same
Incredibly useful, thank you so much
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🤔 *Initial ADHD Discovery*
- ADHD diagnosis often starts with personal discovery.
- The disorder is not easily identified by external observation.
- Many adults remain undiagnosed due to the subtle nature of symptoms.
01:01 🤯 *Curiosity about ADHD Medications*
- Wondering about the experience of taking ADHD medications like Ritalin and Adderall.
- Desire to understand how these drugs work and their effects.
- Initial questions about potential side effects and sensations.
02:05 🧠 *Mechanism of Stimulants for ADHD*
- Stimulants used for ADHD, like Ritalin, aim to address low dopamine levels.
- Hyperactivity in ADHD is a result of understimulation.
- Stimulants raise dopamine levels to achieve a more typical brain baseline.
03:27 🌡️ *Gradual Medication Dosage Increase*
- Titration process: Starting with low doses and gradually increasing.
- The initial experience of taking Ritalin may be subtle.
- Personal dosage progression from 10mg to 80-90mg for optimal effects.
05:17 🎯 *Focus Enhancement and Task Initiation*
- Ritalin enables concentration on singular thoughts.
- Aids in initiating tasks, a significant challenge for those with ADHD.
- The medication provides a two-fold positive effect: task initiation and persistence.
07:32 🔄 *Normalizing ADHD Experience with Medication*
- Ritalin makes the ADHD brain function more similarly to an average brain.
- Distractions are tuned down rather than eliminated.
- Describing the medication's impact on sensory perceptions.
08:54 😴 *Sleep Patterns and Medication Dosage*
- Discussion about adjusting medication dosage for optimal effects.
- A cautionary note on potential effects of high doses on sleep patterns.
- Personal experience of improved sleep with Ritalin.
10:18 🚸 *Addressing Concerns for Parents*
- Assurance that Ritalin is a non-addictive and largely benign drug.
- Emphasizing the beneficial effects on individuals with ADHD.
- Encouragement for parents considering medication for their child.
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Thank you for sharing. I appreciate it very much as i am very afraid to start with the medication. Your video helped me a lot.
This was great,I've been researching so much but this gave me such a great insight as an older diagnosed person,thank you .
It also increases blood flow to the prefrontal cortex
Awesome video, I started yesterday and can totally relate to your comments. Especially the comment on the sleep. I was very worried that I could not sleep, but i slept like a little baby 😅
Thank you so much i been recently diagnosed and so scared of taking meds… u give me the encouragement to go for it i was prescribed concerta xl same as Ritalin but longer during the day
Brilliant upload. Thanks for sharing 🤘🤘
Thank you sir for sharing your experience. Appreciate it from a fellow ADHD that just got diagnosed today.
Honestly this was a great video and this really helps me understand what to expect
Thank-you kindly :)
This gentleman is fantastic
Thank-you kindly :)
Thank you for sharing.
I forgot I was watching this lol. Had to rewatch
it's okay - you get a pass on this channel :)
This was excellent, thank you. I'm older than you (61) and have been on the journey of figuring this out for a while now. There are still many things I have not settled, such as my autistic traits, but I now feel extremely confident that I have ADHD, which is no small thing for me, as I bounce around so much. (At the same time, I have always been aware that I and both my parents "chased dopamine," often with undesirable effects.) So I am about to pursue diagnosis, and while I am already on a noradrenaline blocker that I later discovered is often used as a non-stimulant ADHD med, I'm hoping that Ritalin might do for me exactly what it has done for you. In the US especially, stimulants are viewed with suspicion, because of how they work on the neurotypical brain, especially amphetamines. But based on my own experiences, and what I have read and seen by others, I don't think anyone with ADHD wants their brains to feel more stimulated in the way that it is usually thought about. I've been scared of that -- I start on a stimulant, and it does that, I'll want off it as fast as possible! I finally feel sure enough about having ADHD to be comfortable that it should do the opposite.
I wish I could skip days like you do, but for some reason if I don't take ritalin, I get moody. It's like an antidepressant to me and works better than any SSRI that I've taken, but then not taking it causes me to have emotional withdrawal where I'm just not interested in things.
Same here, I think adderall worked better for me but it definitely would cause anxiety in me when ritilan doesn’t
Just found your channel and I'm so glad to see more late diagnosis adults sharing their experiences! I'm a 35 year old female. Got told by a psychologist this year that it's very highly likely that I have severe ADHD combined type. He did an assessment but just couldn't give me the official diagnosis. Where I live you have to go through state run clinics to get an official diagnosis and to be able to get medications. So I've been waiting for six months for my first appointment at the state run clinic. It's coming up in a month and I just want to get it over with so I can start the therapy and medical treatment. I'm so done with being stuck in a chaotic brain. Now that I know there is help out there, I just want it yesterday. 😆
Hope you got in to your appointment and everything is going better for you!
Let us know the results please.
Off ritalin I have pretty big swings in energy level. I'd have moments of panic and try to get anything done but be too unorganized to start. Then a second later my eyes would be so heavy and cross eyed I wouldn't be able to read the screen. Ritalin evened it out. My mind still wandered but I found myself coming to in a meeting or class with no idea what happened much less often.
Just started. It dose help me slow down my intrusive thoughts.
Thanks so much for this video.
Thank you for sharing your experience. At 48 I was just diagnosed and am awaiting insurance approval to begin my Ritalin treatment.
No worries and I hope it's working out for you. :)
Love this video.. helps me so much! I am 33 now and was just diagnosed with adhd.. i like myself and this hyper active brain but somethimes i need to really be able to focus.. and it feels good to know there are many others.
Cheers! :)
Atleast you always liked yourself, ADHD normally makes people feel like shit
Ritalin makes sense to help you sleep, Adderall on the other hand = good luck.
Ritalin is nice because it’s not (typically) neurotoxic and in the normal IR formulation, the half-life is insanely short which means great for dosing control* at the expense of having to be on top of your doses, stomach interactions (what you eat, etc). For Adderall, you take it later in the day, you better be absolutely dead tired or have something to bring you down.
I would like to try Adderall but unfortunately it's not available in Australia. :)
@@theadhdarmy The usual "I can't speak for anyone because everyone is different." I've tried Adderall for almost a year and then switched to Ritalin. I'm anecdotally saying that Ritalin is something you can live your life on (primarily due to sleeping). Adderall is bit too much in IR or XR formulation, you either feel nothing is happening or you're overboard. Adderall (dextro/amp salts) to me, does feel like speed, Ritalin is like a calm push, way more productive and cognitively clearer. So, imo, you may not be missing out on anything. The novelty of adderall wears off quickly and your body realize, fuck, this isn't sustainable.
Thank you for sharing your meaningful insight. It's been really helpful. I've recently got diagnosed with ADHD and as a female all of my life makes sense right now. I've been contemplating about medicating myself with Ritalin but your video has been a great help! Now I know what to do and what not to do. Thank you.
No worries Era - the meds do work and they're non-addictive too and definitely worth using with the ADHD at any age :)
Very useful, thank you. Diagnosed in Jan [aged 51] and have first titration appointment today. I think they are putting me on Elvance [lisdexamphetemine]. You nailed the symptoms perfectly… I listened to a podcast where the comedian being interviewed talked about adult ADHD, whilst describing what seemed like me! Thus my journey began..
Best of luck Stephen - onwards and upwards :)
Thank you for sharing your experience with Ritalin. I recently was diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Ritalin. Now I’m waiting for titration process to begin, super excited to try the meds and see if I manage to sort my life together :-)
How was your journey with methylphenidate ? Did it benefit you in term of ADHD ? How was the withdrawal effects ? Brain condition after withdrawn of medicines ?
really insightful been on it 2 weeks was weird at first but it seems to be doing something hard to say ive had 46 years of this but yeah gl everyone x
I think you only really notice what it's done with hindsight :)
Adderall is relaxing. The Psy Doc said I had as bad of ADHD as anyone he has ever seen. If you can control your environment and your attention with limited stimuli and a low carb diet you can manage without.
ADHD is really Executive Function Disorder just to be clear. Brian wants to do everything at once and now and has a hard time waiting. ADHD brains are faster than Normal. Sensory stimuli is the worst.
I fucking hate noise, almost all kinds of noise.
This sounds like my daughter
Me too, I can't watch TV or listen to the radio because they increase the volume during commercials. Lawnmowers, small private planes really drive me crazy.
did you take the instant release or extended release like concerta?
I am 41 and was diagnosed with adhd and tomorrow I see the medication doctor to start my therapy. I won’t lie I am so fucking nervous. But not because I’m afraid of increased heart rate or other side effects but what if they don’t work. I just want my mind to chill the fuck out and be able to focus on something. I consider myself a maker and I have so much cosplay and props in my workroom that are all, ALL half or quarter of the way finished. I love gaming but haven’t beaten a game in years that’s why I stick to shooters like COD or battlefield because there is no end when you play multiplayer (although I have maxed all my guns in 2042 that game can go eat a bag if you know what). I am decent at so so so many things like plumbing, electrical, prop making, art, soccer, maintenance(my adult job lol), carpentry,etc, but I’m not great at one particular thing and the part that kills me is I know I can be I just can’t ever follow through without my damned brain turning its attention to something else trying to chase down something thinking this new something will be the something that I have been after my whole life. Fuck it’s a mess up there.
Thank you for your thoughts but can you please remain calm? There is no need to cuss here! Chill man, chill. I emphasize: CHILL. It is going to be ok.
i have been having extreme imposter syndrome and shame after my diagnosis and getting on ritalin. The craziest thing is i have the exact same reaction to it. It makes me really tired as everything starts to quiet down. Also my anxiety almost goes away after taking it. Thank you for this video
No worries and welcome :)
I officially started Ritalin this morning, I broke my 10 mg pill and a half because I am so afraid of being “high“. So far I do agree with you, the background noise is gone and I am able to focus on one task. Hopefully this works for me because I have a demanding job and interior and some life challenges that are starting to overwhelming.
Was recently prescribed generic Ritalin due to my normal medication adderall xr 20 mg being on a nationwide shortage. Didn't work for me whatsoever and gave me stomach pain.
Still waiting for this shortage to end lol
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Yea that sucks. You can't actually get Adderal at all here in Australia - it's not on the approved list of stimulant medication. I'd like to try it one day. Hope you get your meds back soon. :)
thanks for this vid!!!
Thank you!
I only take it in the morning, so I'm not sure how it affects my sleep. But I've definitely noticed when I started drinking coffee, it makes me super sleepy. Coffee is a stimulant, so I guess it also confirms the diagnosis
Could you please explain more about the coffee, thanks.
I'm at that starting point of my journey!
Good luck on the journey mate :)
Thanks
This is an awesome video, diag at age 53 and you match me in what you shared tons. But my diagnosis was literally, OMG you have adhd sit down lets chat. LOL
My issue is my doc has me take 2 to 3 days off the med weekly and I am useless those day, as well exhuaste sleepy.
thank you so much for this video. I've been thinking about starting ritalin ever since my diagnosis last year, but my psychiatrist kinda talked me out of it because he said it's potentially addicting. but from what i hear from you this sounds so relieving for the problems i have, so i think i want to try it after all!
I can categorically state that it is not addicting. I quite often skip doses for the whole weekend because I have no specific need to take it. I suspect that if anyone ever did manage to get addicted to it - they would not be someone with ADHD!
I will second that👆
Ritalin is definitely not addictive, in fact I've had no euphoric effects from it at all in addition to it simply not being effective.
I start taking Ritalin tomorrow morning 10mg long acting. I’m nervous to take it! O: hopefully we’ll see what happens! Thanks for the is insightful video
How did you go? Did it help?
Thanks.
Thank you. Very informative. Suggestion: Although very beautiful your screens in the background are distracting (ha ha). Your intro is cool. You seem to be very creative. Can you tell us if your creativity has suffered since taking the Ritalin? I am concerned about that. Thank you so much!🙏
Amazing.. you just explain with exactitude my experience with CONCERTA which is similar to Ritalin. And there are so many people with wrong ideas or believes about those medicines.. it helps me so much
Thanks Sergio - I totally agree :)
Awwwww thanks for sharing. It was definitely helpful
Vyvanse, Xanax, Adderall, Concerta, Ritalin and other pharmaceuticals are easily accessible from this online specialist i cop from. Super reliable ship's discreetly worldwide???
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It makes me sleepy
So glad you mentioned sleep! When I told my Dr I’ve been sleeping so much better since being put on Ritalin she was baffled. Glad to know it’s weird. ❤
Definitely not weird!
i’m just starting on my journey too !! hope this changes my life ! makes it better 🙏🏽
Best of luck with your diagnosis Zayra - knowledge is power :)
I'm 61 and just self diagnosed ADHD, doctor says I'm not bad enough and turned me down for med. Than came across a product called Ormus, just starting on it from what I learned it may help without meds.
I’m about the same age as you and starting on Ritalin. Did you have any problem with it raising your blood pressure? I’m having a hard time getting used to it and have to take tiny doses by cutting the pills. This is my first week on it.
Hi I'm 57 and have ADHD traits but never formally diagnosed. Can get really disorganised if doing a task with me loosing things all the time. Failed uni twice when my 2 best friends went on to do a doctorate and a masters. Have been on an SNRI for a few years after anxiety/depression took over. Think a stimulant will help executive function but stimulation of norepinephrine from even my SNRI raises BP and has reduced my sleep to a fractured state.
Think a stimulant that raised NE and DA ( dopamine) is going to hit hard and I also find the NRI makes me sweat a lot more.
Has you body adjusted or are u still struggling to adapt. Any positive results?
Is being intermittenly tired part of adhd? I was wjde awake watching this but after 5 minutes im tired again...?
I have been prescribed 200mg of Ritalin by two doctors. No side effects whatsoever. 60 mg is the fda maximum dosage daily, but it’s not based on any clinical studies. I ❤Ritalin
Thank you for a very informative presentation. I am still seeking an qualified practitioner to provide a
diagnosis at age 66!
It's never too late to find out the truth about yourself :)
Did that myself, started by asking my normal doctor where to go (without multi-year waiting-list!).
For me, 10 mg Ritalin helps (even with boring chores), but taking even a single double dose impedes (and just feels unpleasant/zoned-out).
Even at that sweet spot though, it isn't a perfect fix - definitely helpful but a little disappointing.
Likewise my sleep has been slightly better since taking it.
Nothing addictive about it (unlike YT!) - when I run out of pills (eg delay in supply - and my poor planning!), it's just a nuisance, not anything frantic.
I was wondering if anyone here didn't get as much benefit the first time. Today was my first time and I felt very sleepy, and although I was able to notice more quickly that I was distracted, I remained very distracted.
6:30 I know that I have to do some work that may not necessarily be the most interesting thing in the world because I've got a mortgage to pay and bills to pay.
Umm no. I moved to Asia for the excitement, and starting a company was exciting. Forget mortgages, I'm 36 and don't have a house and I keep missing my bill payments for months now. The company is gone. The motorcycles are gone. If it's not interesting then I can't get started. Only normal people do things because it's "Important".
Im a bit scared to take my relatine cause when i was younger i used to take them but they made me a zombie , but that could also be cause i needed to take anti depressants , that was 20y ago , im a bit scared of the side effects
Maybe try a small dose or one of the alternatives :)
Been on Ritalin since 8 years old or younger now 28 40mg started on 10mg as well also take in 10mg tablets
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jolly good sir
Three years on the Ritalin. I've got used to the rise and fall of the effects of the stimulant and so can time my dosage pretty well to coincide with the stuff I need to get done. :)
Question, how does Ritalin affect meditations?
I suspect it would make meditation much easier since it enables you to filter out distractions. :)
Im on an nhs waiting list and have been for over a year now. Does anyone have a time frame for how long getting a diagnosis takes? Im 37 now and currently trying to retrain as an electrician. My attendance at college is on the verge of getting me kicked out. I find it hard to concentrate in class because of the background noise. Sometimes, it's unbearable to point were i become so frustrated i start to verbally lash out and then instant regret and embarrassment kicks in.
Nhs waiting list could be 3 years depending on your Health Authority. Whilst waiting you can find free online CBT courses specifically for ADHD which will help you modify your behaviour.
RUclips is a great place to find videos from people who have chosen not to take ADHD meds, that could be a great resource of tips and tricks.
Good luck x
I'm taking Ritalin LA 40mg after switching from Adderall XR 30mg because adderall is in shortage. The issue is, ritalin doesn't seem to do anything for me. It makes me supppppper irritated like super super angry for no reason at all. I still feel tired, and I don't have motivation to do anything throughout the day. I just wanna lay in bed on my phone. When I was taking adderall XR, I wanted to get everything possible done in a day. I was motivated, energized, sociable. I just don't feel that on Ritalin. I dont know if it's worth it for me to keep taking it to see if maybe my body has to get used to it from being on adderall, or I should just stop taking it all together. Has anyone had this experience at all?
I'm afraid I can't offer personal insights, as I am not yet on a stimulant. But I am looking at the possibility now, as I do struggle with the irritability and motivation issues you describe, among others. I'm thinking about Ritalin, as Adderall scares me more -- amphetamines are widely vilified in the US. But I do know from reading that people have different neurologies and respond to different meds. It sounds like Adderall is what works for you, and may yet be what works for me, though I sure don't want to contribute to the shortage and make it harder for you and others to get the meds you need.
My guess is you haven't gotten any replies because the video featured Ritalin. If you haven't already, you might post the question to another channel -- How To ADHD just did a thing on the Adderall shortage. Or maybe you have been able to get XR again, though the shortage is not over, which stinks.
@@jimwilliams3816 bouncing off this answer, I’d also suggest asking on Reddit, if possible.
Lots of folk on there all of the time who have many different experiences and usually have an answer!
I wish you luck in your journey!
(Also, agreed; different stimulants affect each brain differently- really wild!)
@@olivethesnowman Thank you, good suggestion. I stumbled onto a good autism subReddit a long time ago, before I started doing RUclips, then I had trouble finding it again. I have to learn how to use Reddit. Reddit gets a bad rap -- RUclips does too -- but like everything, there's good and bad and it obviously depends on what subReddit you pick. I have to say that various RUclips channels have been invaluable and life-changing, more so than therapy.
I would recommend to try an elimination diet. There's a growing body of evidence that ADHD is caused by food sensitivities. Check INCA study.
Same circumstances for me, tried Ritalin due to the adderall shortage and it simply didn't work. Also made me irritable and also bothered my stomach.
Whatever those meds are, Why does it makes you weak like you are having fever and sleepy?
Insightful video. I am 39 and was recently diagnosed with inattentive adhd by a psychiatrist. He prescribed me 18 mg of XR Methylphenidate, which I believe is essentially the same as ritalin. I am interested to try it to see if I can FINALLY reach my potential in my career. As someone who struggled academically and could never figure out why, other than wondering "maybe I am just not an intelligent person", it would be incredible if I had some validation that maybe it wasn't an intelligence issue, rather a neurotransmitter issue. So why haven't I taken my first dose yet? Well, I am a bit scared. I do occasionally have some physical anxiety, and I am sensitive to any sensations with my heart that seem abnormal, so I am scared to take this XR tablet and potentially have to deal with a full day of panic or heart palpitations. I guess there's only one way to find out.
Yea, Ritalin is Methylphenidate. How did you go? Did it help you?
I relate to everything you just said! Eager to know how it was for you 😊
@@alicealleyne Not as bad as I thought it might be. To be honest, on the lowest dose of Methylphenidate I didn't even feel anything. When I bumped up to 36mg I was able to feel a bit of a change. The stimulant effect wasn't too intense. It definitely curbed my appetite. The only anxiety I had was while I waited for the first dose to kick in, not knowing how I would react. As soon as I realized it wasn't that intense, my anxiety dissipated. I probably need to go up to the next dose(54mg) to really get the concentration efforts to make it worth it, unfortunately. Haven't done that yet.
@@theadhdarmy See below. But yes, it does, but not the the degree I'd like. I will probably need to bump up to the 54mg dose for a more therapeutic benefit to my concentration.
@@Icipher4 Thanks for your reply. I had some tests done on my heart and they mentioned something about a long QT interval so I think they’re avoiding meds that affect the interval. I’m assuming that means no stimulants, but I’m not sure. I have a meeting on Monday. Just hope whatever the alternative is will have an equally good affect. Worried about that!
I tried it. Didn't sleep for a few days. It's not for me. I'm guessing my attention problems come from a different source than usual.
Possibly - or maybe your body's just not a good fit for methylphenidate - perhaps try another stimulant like Adderall or the longer last variants. :)
My first 5mg of methylphenidate tablet I took sent me into orbit with high blood pressure and alertness, I had to start off with half a tablet 2.5mg.. I worked up to 10mg but mixing it with caffeine made me extremely anxious and have panic attack, im now trying lisdexamphetamine. I can only take 10mg and that's half the lowest dose of 20mg tablet. My adhd is survive so I do not agree with the idea that people with ADHD don't get side effects like lack of sleep and extreme energy
agreed
Try to avoid Caffine If taking ADHD medicine. At least for me it was a Bad combination, esspecialy in the beginning of taking Ritalin
Its my second month on xaggitin 27mg. I don't feel a thing but I've noticed i do 10 pomodoros a day. ❤
Pomodoros the time management thing? Said to be useful for the ADHD brain :)
@@theadhdarmy yes. I do 20 min on 5 min break. I have a pc app. Without it , I'll do everything but the very thing I was supposed to do.
i was actually diagnosed as a kid, my parents and teachers wouldn't want me to take meds because of the stigma, like they would turn me into a mindless zombie or get me addicted to meth.
how did you guys get such positive reviews right after taking them :( It worked for 2 days until I got heavy side effects and it kinda stopped working. uppered the dosage to 20mg and it didnt change anything. now Im on 30mg and I have so many side effects that its scary. (Ive been on 30mg since 2 weeks) idk how long side effects stay tho
I don't even get side effects, can't even tell i've swallowed a pill.
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53 years too, hoping to try it soon, what a waste of time not having known all my life that I had ADHD
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My Vyvanse (Elvanse) takes about 1-2 hours to kick in. Is Ritalin the same way… does it take a while before it starts to work?
Yea, it takes a little while to kick in - usually between 30-45 minutes - depends what you've eaten before-hand :)
@@theadhdarmy is it good to take it empty stomach
@@rajig4852 Yes, the instant relase take on empty stomach, the extended release take with food
@@Len1977gt oh why EX needs to be taken with food !?
I took my first dose 30mg LA 2 hours ago don't see much yet, possibly a little tired.
ADHD for me is like a puzzle that i cant seem to put together, thats the way i describe it. Adderall XR helps me with that.
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My ADHD has me focused on the screen savers in the background!
I honestly feel like such a robot, it turns my vision into a video, and my emotions just stop, my appetite is gone and I turn into an NPC. But at least I can focus much better
That sucks. Weird how it affects everyone so differently.
I’m 53 just diagnosed and will start on 10mg today we’ll see.
How's it going? Does it help?
@@theadhdarmy so here’s the scoop: Day 1. No effect except I did less than I planned and was tired Day 2. - Day 6 I took 20mg - tired a lot I’m getting less and less done; I have moments of some non-thinking but rumination still present - should I just try 30mg tomorrow, it’s a Saturday - I have not talked doc yet. Thoughts? I used to get phentermine from diet doc so I could get stuff done but trying not to go there. Help!! ❤️💃🙏🏻
@@thedrunkentarot5839 Could it be by any chance that the dose is rather too high, it could make you tired or zoned out.
@@intuitivesongbird8969 no idea - it’s the extended release type so not sure that’s part of it thanks!
@@thedrunkentarot5839I had the same non-response, couldn't even get out of bed.
I was perscibed ritalin at age 5. Any psychoactive drug taken under the age of 20 regulary fucks the braim chemistry
i had to stop taking it, 4 days in, because it would just make me drowsy the whole day ( i have adhd)
That sucks. Did you ever try the alternatives? Adderall or one of the single pill long-lasting versions?
Did you say you were taking 80 mg a day?
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im conting when i read the comments 😂 my mind is verry explosive somethimes 😂😂
80-90mg a day? Isn't the max 60mg? And taking 10mg doses? That's like one pill every 2.5 to 3 hours?
Yes I thought the same thing.
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I was just watching two youtube videos at once. My ADHD kicks my ass sometimes LOL
Haha - welcome Alexander :)
there have a few time where I observed 2 different thought running simultaneously in my head
@@sufio4383 this is absolutely a constant. It’s apparent when I’m lifting and I start counting at a random number but still subconsciously counting the actual number while thinking about a random topic. Pure chaos
yea and I count too lol - so weird about being able think multiple thoughts at once
For me, it truly is like sitting in a sound-proof booth and having tunnel-vision for just what is in front of me. No 10,000 monkies 😊
Anybody else out there been told they're too old to try the stimulants? I'm so aggravated - would really like to see just for a minute what it might be like to have a better integrated brain function after a lifetime of struggling.
Put your foot down and tell them you want to try
Only on 20 mg rn😁
Everyone's different - 20Mg might well be all you need :)
@@theadhdarmy it sure is brother🤗 hbu? Hm do you take if you don’t mind me askin.
Ritalin made me zone out and caused me to be suggestable to orders. My mother got a prescription for me without me being screened or examined. They were tiny little pills, which she was putting in my food. She usually didn't cook for me but had recently begun again (I was 11). She really liked it because she could make me do chores around the house and I would just do it, shuffling around. I found the prescription with my name on them and realized what she was doing. I poured them out all over the carpet. She tried to save some of them, but never bothered trying to cook for me again.
this is incredibly f-ed up and highly illegal. You have to get it prescribed to you by a doctor and the doctor gets blood pressure and ecg done before it is prescribed, and the dosage increases over months under supervision with a professional. I hope ur okay now? if you are still a child call cps.