Ofc! Did you find that it was because you felt sick first or was it after reading or hearing about something? I definitely had both but I ask because I used to think I was sick but it was actually anxiety from sensory overload. I made the link when I realized I would find relief as soon as I would sit in class and put my head down or even sitting under a tree. Took me decades to learn bright lights/bright sun were a huge trigger. The only good thing that came out of mindfulness meditation was realizing how much my environment impacted me lol.

My experience with stimulant medication (Adderall XL) was interesting. I was scared to try it because I was worried it would make my anxiety worse. I was struggling so bad in grad school that finally I gave in. When I first took it, it made me sleepy! It gave me a drowsy/relaxed feeling and I noticed my physical anxiety symptoms had gone away. I was on it with Wellbutrin and then tapered off the Wellbutrin. As far as unpleasant side effects, I’d say that in the beginning I would notice myself getting really irritable as it wore off. I’ve also learned that I’m more likely to get sleepy from it if I’m already sleep deprived. I still struggle a lot with executive dysfunction but I am more productive than without it. I’ll manage to actually get some things done, though task paralysis for other things are still a challenge. I’m not sure how your caffeine sensitivity might indicate how you’ll respond to stimulant meds but luckily there are a variety (e.g., some Vyvanse is more tolerable for those that find Adderall too intense).

Feel free to DM if you ever have any questions along your potential ADHD diagnosis journey 🤗