Here's the deal...newly diagnosed ADD at 33....fist script was vyvanse and it made me so agitated like almost manic...stopped that with a quickness well after about 7 doses (one a day at 35mg). Talked to my Doc and we decided on Ritalin. Start low on 5mg/3x a day and see how I feel then build up from there. I didn't fill the script until about 4:30 so my first dose was at 5. Within about an hour I could feel my eyes getting heavy and I felt really relaxed like I could just drift off to sleep. Not super sleepy or tired. Just like I could ease into a nice little napper lol. The problem is that my lack of energy has always been an issue! And lack of motivation. And fatigue. And depression. I have done a good job the last two years of taking accountability for my mental health after a long time of ignoring it. I see a therapist for cognitive therapy and a psychiatrist and have been on Wellbutrin 400mg/day for the past two years. I feel much better! The only thing that hasn't improved is lack of attention/focus. So, fast forward to ADD and the Ritalin. Why is it making me feel tired!!!!!!! I want the complete opposite! How am I supposed to stay focused on what I need to do (at this point it's school and my studies) if I can't even get to the point of studying BC I just feel like sleeping?!?! **** is driving me crazy! If it's not one thing it's another you know? My depression is in check I'm happy...would be completely happy if I could finally get my degree! It's just been such a long road and I was really looking forward to an add medication helping. Strike one Vyvanse. Strike two Ritalin? I know i have to give it time but I just hope this Ritalin is going to do the trick. Has anyone else felt tired on stimulants? What does this mean? Because I felt tired on this one initial dose does that mean I will always feel tired on it? Any advice would be cool..I'm just feeling disappointed I guess. Thanks in advance