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Blue Pill or Red Pill? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 months ago by to c/adhd@lemmy.world
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Hello everyone,

I'd love to hear your personal stories and honest reflections regarding ADHD medication. Whether you've been on it for a few weeks or several years, your perspective matters.

Could you share:

Initial Thoughts: What were your fears, hopes, or expectations before starting?

The Experience: What effects did you notice first (both positive and challenging)? How did it impact your focus, emotions, and daily routine?

The Balance: Looking back, how do you weigh the benefits against the side effects? Do you feel it was the right choice for you?

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[–] 2 points 2 months ago

Concerta, 18mg-72mg officially and up to ~200mg unofficially.

Initial Thoughts: just curiosity, open to whatever happens.

The Experience: heart rate increasing and palms sweating a bit more on higher dosages. Otherwise nothing.

The Balance: most definitely not worth it. The main issue was the cost of it and absolutely no beneficial effects. Did put me off of trying other ones as well as those would have needed extra paperwork every time.

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