I take Concerta, which is basically long-acting Ritalin. Once I started it I found that I had more energy (no manic energy) to get up and do things. It was once up to 72mg but now down to 36mg. I can still make myself do things but I have to put in more effort than when I was at 72mg. My concentration is much better though than before Concerta. I told my doctor about my lack of motivation and that I was doing was sitting and staring and she tried me on Ritalin for 3 days. When I tolerated that well she put me on Concerta.