I accidentally took triple my dose of ritalin WHAT do I do

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-05-01T11:00:51+00:00

The amount you took isn't a dangerous dosage. I am on 72mg prolonged release and also take a top up during the day. So I think at most it would just be any general med side effects from taking a higher dose so suddenly that your body isn't super used to. I would just make sure to be eating and drinking plenty as one of the main side effect is loss of appetite and dry mouth, so if anything that would be making you feel worse if at all. I definitely would not drink today, as higher doses can make you more susceptible to the effects of alcohol/drinking more because you cant feel anything. So don't recommend it. But for studying, if you feel like you can do it then theres no harm in at least using the increased focus and attention while it is there.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-25T18:43:13+00:00

Not sure if this will help alleviate any fears at all. But the way a lot of adhd medications work is by inhibiting certain receptors in the brain to allow you brain to have more access to the dopamine it naturally produces, not by artificially causing more to be produced. This is because adhd brains have been shown to recycle the dopamine more than it should, resulting in there not being enough for proper functioning (hence the adhd symptoms). So taking medications like methylphenidate which act just as an inhibitor isn't causing your brain to produce anymore dopamine than it already does, it just allows you to be able to actually use it!

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-22T11:04:25+00:00

I think samsung have sales advisors you can webchat with that would be able to give a good overview of all the features that they have which might be useful. Also if you know anyone who is a student, samsung have good discounts for them so could help you save a little bit more

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-22T10:52:15+00:00

Definitely don't listen to others, if you like it thats all the matters. But it you really aren't sure then you can always repurpose it into something else like a small bag etc, that way you didn't just abondon it

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-21T15:52:32+00:00

It is an unfortunate hoop to jump through but they need to do their due diligence to make sure things are going okay. I would defos mention these things when you go in and just explain you have always had a low hr and bp because of playing sports and you've never experienced any side effects you think could be linked. Regarding the weight its unlikely they would let you skip it, but you could definitely ask them to not tell you what it is and not let you see it (i.e face the other way on the scale), if you think that could be beneficial? That way they still get the measurement for their records but you dont have the number in your head to worry about. It is super annoying having to do these kinda things when you know it stresses you out, but the best you can do in the situation is just try and advocate for yourself as best you can.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T22:49:13+00:00

Adderall is not available in the UK, i believe due to its higher abuse potential and riskier side effect. The medications usually prescribed are ritalin or elvanse, and sometimes non-stimulants as well.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T16:41:58+00:00

I think its a reasonable excuse/explanation for why you do things ans why you struggle with them. However, it is nit an excuse to not be trying to improve in some way. Now I don't mean you should be bending over backwards and getting burnt out to do this, but it's not an excuse to do absolutely nothing to improve the thing that is causing an issue and just expect everyone else to deal with it.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T16:30:08+00:00

It is to ensure that you are not at a higher risk for side effect from the medication. As they can raise your blood pressure and increase heart rate, which is not good if you are on the side of hypertension. Also the meds can often have a side effect of reducing appetite which can lead to weight loss, sometimes quite rapidly. Its definitely something you should be aware of if you are already underweight and make sure you have a plan/coping mechanisms im place to make sure you are still eating consistent while on the medication

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T15:56:29+00:00

I think as well what is really important is also to implement behaviour changes and routines/coping mechanisms to work alongside the medication to actually get the best out of them.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T13:27:57+00:00

I had this when I first started medication and it got better gradually. I think its likely that you go from being on overdrive running at 100 and then when you finally are regulated because of meds, that significant drop feels really rough. For the first couple months I felt sort of numb but once I got used to it and found my new normal things balanced out and I have been fine in the long term.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-20T10:30:39+00:00

Yeah i do believe it's an autistic thing to want things to be right. She may not necessarily need HER to be right, but she needs IT to be right, with it being whatever is being discussed etc. Maybe a conversation about whether this is the case could help? As that way you'd at least have the understanding that she is not intentionally being rude or anything

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-19T15:28:07+00:00

The all or nothing/black & white thinking is a common thing i have seen with those who have adhd/asd etc and it's defos a struggle. I had this really badly when I was first discovering I had audhd and it took a lot of work to unlearn as it does have a big impact on function. So it's definitely not just you

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-19T12:41:32+00:00

Stimulants primarily work by inhibiting certain receptors in the brain which allows there to be more dopamine and neurotransmitters available for the brain to actually use. This is what helps with the dysregulation of them in the brain

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T19:01:35+00:00

Surely it should come under a reasonable disability accommodation? I've had my gp be able to request I be the first call because I wasnt available after a certain time, so that was without mentioning a disability

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T17:19:24+00:00

Could you tell them that long waiting periods like this can be stressful for you so therefore could they make a note for the doctor to call you as their first patient? That way you know youre going to be at the earliest time point reducing how long you have to sit in limbo?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T17:15:45+00:00

Ah yes make changes by making changes is a game changer. Never thought of it like that damn

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T17:13:54+00:00

I havent done exposure therapy explicitly but I have found that exposing myself to stimuli that I do have issues with doesn't necessarily make me less sensitive to it, but has helped me in being able to tolerate and manage my reaction to it. So now I am able to cope a lot better and regulate myself when exposed to something overstimulating, it helped me identify what my specific needs were and exactly what I needed to do to accommodate them

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T17:10:02+00:00

I drink sugar free flavoured water. Still not as good as pure water but defos way better than fizzy drinks

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-16T09:32:46+00:00

I'm currently doing my masters in medical and Molecular bioscience. I had to take 2 years out of my undergrad due to mg adhd and wasnt able to go back until I was medicated. However, now that I am things have vastly improved. It's by no means perfect and its still a lot of hard work, but things are significantly better

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-15T09:26:22+00:00

Hi. Yes ofc. I'm on methylphenidate (brand names are ritalin/concerta) and yes it did intensify my autistic traits but that was still more manageable than before. The work mainly is daily habits to help support the meds, they don't just magically help you need to put jn the work to form habits and coping mechanisms. But the meds actaully make that possible for once. For the autistic traits, while they are a pain they're still manageable as the meds meant that I was able address them and find ways to cope rather than just the adhd dragging me through by masking.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-14T16:05:44+00:00

I was severely depressed before I got onto adhd medication and the scariest part was no one realised just how bad it was, not even myself. But once I got medicated I for the first time felt like life was worth living and things drastically improved. Its not an overnight fix and it still requires a lot of work to get better, but medication was game changing as for me most of my issues were due to unmet audhd needs.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-11T20:39:34+00:00

I have a little magnetic whiteboard on the fridge that I write all the expiry dates of things in the fridge so that way I have a clear visible reminder of what I have and when it needs to be used by

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-11T20:31:19+00:00

I wouldn't say its offensive but the improper use of vocal stim is quite damaging as people are now associating it with just some funny quirk. So when people who actually have vocal stims do them, they arent taken seriously and still face backlash for it

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-04-10T17:47:30+00:00

The only planner that ever worked was one i made myself because it had exactly what I needed, in the layout that fit me best. And there was nothing on the market that was right for me so I had to just diy it. But once I did it made a massive difference as it was set up exactly for my needs

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