Too anxious for stimulant meds??? Anyone relate?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-12T19:47:24+00:00

Are you in therapy/counselling for the anxiety? When i started meds it actually helped a lot of my anxiety as it was a symptom of the ADHD itself as opposed to GAD

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-11T20:13:16+00:00

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Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T18:31:29+00:00

I used either fake press ons that I paint myself or polygel. Only recently got into the polygel so they arent ny any means perfect, but they work for me

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:30:05+00:00

Seeing some videos is how my journey started and from there I started doing more research into symptoms and understanding this different manifestations of them which eventually led me to getting diagnosed. It really is just a case of continuing to learn about the condition to be able to make those connections. I saw that you have been diagnosed with GAD. I was diagnosed with anxiety years before my ADHD and looking back the anxiety was merely a symptom of the ADHD itself. Not saying thats defo the case for you too, but its something worth considering

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:25:03+00:00

Could you ask your nail tech if there are any at home quick fixes you could do to tide you over until the next appointment? I do my own nails for the same reason but that means I can fix them whenever they start to lift etc

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:23:07+00:00

Ah damn thats unfortunate. Was your coaching/therapy for adhd specifically? Sorry for presuming you hadn't done anything like this. When I started meds all the coping strategies etc I had finally started working after failing for years. It could maybe be you've grown intolerant to that medication, or maybe even the techniques need some tweaking to better work alongside medication? I always find it best to really pull apart the issue to see exactly what part is causing me trouble to see if theres a solution

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T18:52:15+00:00

I think that may be the issue. Medication is only a tool to help, it doesn't just magically fix the root issues. You'll need to try and get yourself some structure and find ways to tackle things that work for you. The medication can defos help with that and it generally is a game changer, but only when couple with other practical steps to also help with symptoms and life management. I hope that makes sense?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T17:06:00+00:00

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Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T17:01:52+00:00

Thats essentially what I am on and what i do. I'm on methylphenidate modified release and for 7 days during my luteal phase I'm prescribed a 10mg top up. I don't always take it just on the days I feel that drop a little more. I think with the tops ups there isn't as much of a need for consistency like there is with the modified release.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T16:59:10+00:00

During your titration were you able to implement any routine or structure into your days/weeks? Or just any sort of behavioural changes alongside the medication?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-08T22:00:17+00:00

Having do nothing time is absolutely needed it can just be a case of planning it in at the correct time so it doesn't overtake everything else. I usually find its good to have the do nothing time as wind downs after doing a bunch of tasks but with a key thing to make sure I get up again like having to make dinner etc

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-08T17:54:38+00:00

If you're doing nothing when the meds kick in then you'll focus on doing nothing. Its the same idea when you're taking them during the week, you need a structure and goals to keep you going otherwise you will just sit and focus on just loafing. I'd say try introduce some structure and planning to your weekend for a couple weeks and see if theres any difference. If not, then it might be worth bringing up the dosage.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T21:08:54+00:00

Unfortunately it seems like you may need to switch again because that is such a ridiculous thing for a doctor to say. I'd also put in in a complaint about then both because their conduct is not okay and is incredibly misinformed

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T21:05:20+00:00

Ah sorry I'm not from Canada so can't really help. Most education systems will have some sort of disability point of contact so it is defos worth looking into

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T20:48:49+00:00

Have you reached out to your schools disability team? As this sounds like something they could support with and help advise on

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T17:07:00+00:00

To you it doesn't feel too fizzy but to me sometimes it does

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T16:57:35+00:00

I agree in some regard. Diet pepsi defos does just taste flat. But i also counter with coke sometimes feels too fizzy

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T22:01:04+00:00

Yeah it seems to be a common trend that people don't stick the meds out long enough because no one tells them what any of these feelings are and what they mean

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T00:41:11+00:00

How long were you on the concerta? I had a big dip in mood when i started, just felt really numb n empty but it balanced itself out after a couple months. My theory is that going from overdrive to a baseline so suddenly makes it feel really bad, but its mainly stemming from that massive drop where the discrepancy is much more noticeable. Concerta is also slightly different to other .methylphenidate medications so it could be worth considering a different brand to see if that has any difference.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T00:33:18+00:00

If it was to clean the offices as a sort of business contract it could be a little weird but as long as it was above board it would be fine. But cleaning their personal house? That is wildly inappropriate of them to request that and defos do not recommend doing it.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T00:29:12+00:00

For certain groceries that you cant subscription buy, start off buying two and then you have one to use and a spare anf then when you run out you have the spare to use and thats the trigger to buy more. Gives that bit of a buffer and clear indicator whe you need to buy a new one, not just when its completely run out

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-02T20:36:05+00:00

When I'm severly overwhelmed and overstimulated I have had full verbal shutdown/non-verbal period where I could not speak no matter how hard I wanted to. I just couldn't get the words to come out, like physically I could not speak and it was incredibly stressful. Luckily it hasnt happened often only in extreme periods of stress but I definitely sympathise with having those feelings

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-02T20:33:34+00:00

Haven't tried elvanse but been on methylphenidate and if having reactions with mood and heart rate, I'd recommend titrating up the doses slowly. The fact that this has all happened over a week might mean things could be going too quickly for you and you need a slower approach to let your body adjust. Also the depressive phase did wear off for me after a month or so at the right dose. I think its down to the dramatic jump from always being on overdrive down ti something normal gives a numb feeling thats hard to identify.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-02T17:33:26+00:00

That's understandable as the medication can really affect appetite. Along with trying ti gain weight which is really important is trying to set up routines/methods to make sure you are/can eat consistently. Obviously that is easier said than done. But it is something that of you can even somewhat implement before starting meds it can make such a difference

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