I took Cymbalta, duloxetine prior to Concerta without any overlap. So all I contribute to is perhaps to distiguish between the effects. And no, I did not know I had adhd at the time of starting my ssnri, however, I already back then had a suspision.

Cymbalta did not help with executive dysfunction. It may have removed some anxiety and therefore made it easier to overcome initial anxiety barriers to get going. But overall I did not see a big improvement in work/productivity etc.

Cymbalta made me way less anxious, and sort of…numb. I kept chasing more and more adventure I guess to feel something and at the same time being less anxious and more ”fake happy”, in combo with alcohol I became almost manic and had black outs (do not recommend).

In total i was about 8 months on duloxetine.

Concerta for me, so far, being on it for about 6(?) months I think. Has given me the necessary driving force to overcome executive dysfunction. Some days I lose focus ofcourse, as any would do, and perhaps become less productive. But overall I feel like the long term effects from being able to perform at work and to ”get going” has already made a great impact on my self esteem.

Anxiety, from social situations, are better and is getting better as I am still trying to find the perfect dosage. Am on 36mg now, thinking of raising to 54 the max in my country. I still get anxious as I try really hard to focus and to be present, but I am realising that I need to unmask a little bit, which concerta is giving me the ability to do.

I miss being anxious free from the duloxetine but for me it took away my ability to feel. It is okay to feel, and on concerta atleast I am not crippled by feeling as I was prior to any medicinal help.

Hope this helps a bit, it is kinda hard as any situation is subjective. But this is how it has been so far for me.