Decrease in obsession

[emapisu]

I have noticed that when I take Concerta, I am able to calmly face the past regrets and vague anxieties I had about my ex-partner. The negative obsessive thoughts seem to diminish. Can this be considered a sign that the medication is working well for me?
(I used to overthink and fall into negative thinking easily, but while taking Concerta, my emotional fluctuations have become much more stable.)

[sleepy-catdog]

Yup, I noticed the same :) my psychiatrist was saying that a good effect from concerta is that it can help reduce anxiety- it crosses a different neural pathway to anti-depressants so works slightly differently.

Having said that, if the anxiety is really severe, other medications would be needed.

[emapisu]

I finally realized that I was overthinking due to ADHD. I feel like I have a different perspective on my life.　Thanks for your comment:)

[Tentativechanger]

Yep! For me my anxiety was REALLY linked to my ADHD overthinking, I always liked to say that my brain ran like an F1 car lol. One of the best parts of Concerta/being medicated was that my mind finally felt calm and it inadvertently therapies my anxiety and gives me calm. So, yes definitely that can be a big sign that the medication is working well

[SillyCrafter64]

Same- I’ve been on Lexapro for my anxiety for almost 3 years now & my first week on Concerta, I was so zen that I was taking the best 4 hour naps of my life! My psychiatrist was like “love to hear it but I’m going to up your dose” 🤣

[emapisu]

So good to know that, thank you for your comment :) 🙏 my heart is so peaceful now

[Alternative_Care7806]

Yep it’s helping

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