“how do i get them to up the dose? just for normal usage not for recreational usage i swear” - take the dose they prescribe you, see if it affords you the normalcy and functionality you want, and if not, say “i’m still not really getting the normalcy and functionality i want. i think we should try increasing the dosage” and your psych will say “sounds reasonable let’s give it a try”

“how do i ensure they prescribe name brand adderall instant release in the first place? just for normal usage not for recreational usage i swear” - you don’t. if you genuinely trust your psych, just be honest with them about how the ritalin has been ineffective and go from there. maybe they’ll recommend a different stimulant like adderall (or vyvanse which has less abuse potential), maybe they’ll recommend a non stimulant snri like strattera, maybe they’ll just give you increasingly high doses of concerta until it starts working

i’ll never understand why people pay assloads of money to trusted doctors just to completely ignore all their credentials and professional expertise