Hi rileyhill

Welcome to PC.

I am not sure if asking for a stimulant would be the best choice. I would first discuss your issues with your doctor. You could mention that you have low motivation.

The need of a stimulant would be for lack of focus, memory, distractibility, hyperactivity (in some) and lack of motivation and poor concentration (as you say you have). Poor concentration and low energy could stem from other conditions as well. The stimulants mainly increase dopamine so you would have to explain in some depth what problems you are having so your doctor can decide if a stimulant would work for you. The stimulants are not perfect and they are not for everyone. I have ADHD and I have had mixed results and they also have side effects.

Some doctors prescribe stimulants for narcolepsy (people who fall asleep at inappropriate times). Others prescribe it along with other meds to brighten one's mood who has resistant type of depression. Others use it as an appetite suppressant. It would be best to discuss your concerns and be open to what the doctor wants to do.

I hope that you feel better.