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On second thought, maybe not (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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[–] 11 points 9 months ago (3 children)

I get sleepy from methylphenidante. It's a strange feeling to get tired and being able to focus better at the same time. Changing to lisdexamfetamin helped a lot.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    i was on medikinet for a while, at first it made me sleepy, then it made me relaxed, and then it made me anxious, so i stopped

    whenever i take brain-chemistry meds for longer than a week or two my brain defaults to having them give me anxiety which is whack (this happens with meds for anxiety as well, thanks brain! you gelatinous wanker). after multiple trials of various meds i've mostly given up on trying more, but hey at least cardio works as intended!

    i'm still bitter about one thing - all those people who kept saying "just eat healthy and exercise and you'll feel better :)))" were correct 💀 at least in my case

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Damn, that sucks. Out of curiosity, did you also try guanfacine? I read good things about it in articles but somehow never read actual experience from people who are actually affected and need an alternative to stimulants.

    And yes, cardio helps a lot. I do some running and yoga, both are good in a physical way and for mindfulness.

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