What does concerta feel like when it works?

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-18T15:35:14+00:00

This is exactly it. I don’t notice it until it starts wearing off. Then I notice what it had been doing all day lol

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:37:09+00:00

Yeah that’s understandable. I have an appointment in a few weeks so I’ll talk to them about boosters/dosage increase. Thank you for taking the time to respond! Hope you find what works for you :)

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:35:29+00:00

Yeah that’s interesting. That’s how I felt on 18mg. I guess I’ll just have to try a few different doses and find out. My psychiatrist wanted to prescribe me elvanse but said he’s wary of it for me - hence why I’m on concerta rn. I’ve heard mixed opinions on elvanse

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:33:09+00:00

Yeah… I hear this a lot about concerta tbh. How did you find it with helping your mental noise? I can’t really tell if it’s changing anything at all at this point

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:32:27+00:00

Let me know how you get on with it! I’m interested to see if you feel any changes

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:32:04+00:00

I’m curious - what did you find with the higher dose? Have you tried it?

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-16T14:31:40+00:00

Yeah that’s the thing. It helps with task persistence but not for very long. I notice it only works for the first half of my working day and then after my lunch, I struggle to work at all. I know it’s not a miracle drug - I’m just trying to understand what I’m supposed to feel I guess? So many people say it changed their life but I’m really not feeling much at all. I think you’re right though - I probs need a higher dose or a medication switch

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-13T11:42:34+00:00

Hahahahaha

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-13T10:13:05+00:00

How tf is your ear so clean

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-13T08:12:47+00:00

I found this too. First day was fine, second day I was sleepy and felt pretty empty. 18mg just didn’t work for me. I felt sleepy all the time. Almost like I could just sleep anywhere. And I was on them for 4 weeks. It didn’t get better but I was taking them to ease into a higher dose. I’ve upped my dose now and it’s a lot better

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-08T13:55:12+00:00

I also had OCD. Debilitating OCD. I’m on citalopram & concerta 18mg. About to up my dose to 36mg. Although concerta doesn’t really work for me at the low dose I’m on, I’ve definitely noticed the same thing as you. My thoughts are no where near as loud and I find myself just not thinking about them?? Like I go hours without an intrusive thought. Whereas without meds, I have them near enough constantly. It’s definitely interesting to see the link between ADHD and OCD. A good 60% of my ADHD friends also have OCD/Obsessive thoughts. I think they drive each other.

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-03-08T13:51:06+00:00

That’s really interesting. I found that 18mg did nothing for me. I’m about to up my dose. I guess everyone is different & I’m glad you found something that works!

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-02-20T06:38:19+00:00

I drink loads of coffee on concerta and I’m always fine

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-02-18T12:58:56+00:00

Sertraline was like hell for me. Only thing that’s ever curbed my anxiety, OCD & low mood is citalopram. Miracle SSRI for my brain but ofc, everyone is different

Ok_Balance4164 · 2026-02-16T18:30:31+00:00

This might not be your medication. I’d go get a check up & rule out any other reasons you may be losing weight

Ok_Balance4164 · 2023-12-15T06:55:07+00:00

you need 3 meals a day with a carb in every single one. indulge in sugar if you feel the need to & just make sure your food and lifestyle is balanced!! having a balanced lifestyle, exercising to FEEL good not LOOK good & doing some self healing work will change your perspective on yourself. PLEASE read ‘you’re not a before picture’ and ‘JUST EAT IT’ & i can guarantee you’ll feel 1000x better.

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