Hi all, I’m new here so apologies in advance if I lack forum etiquette!
Diagnosed ADHD few days ago, psych prescribed me Dex and I’m having an awful time. Feel a bit of a ‘high’ when it kicks in (anxious, edgy high – not particularly nice) which lasts an hour or so before it starts wearing off, where I’m left feeling even more sketchy, paranoid, anxious, difficult talking properly (brain not working) and tired. I have no interest in doing anything, and struggle with even simple tasks like folding clothes as it’s too confusing to work out the different piles for each of us and even typing this post is proving very difficult to think and type (I’m sure you can tell!). I’m also left feeling like I want more when it wears off, just to take away the bad feeling. This is happening after each 5mg (twice day) and went up to 10mg twice day today as prescribed, and feeling much the same, maybe slightly less negative feelings but more lost and not myself. Also not sleeping at night and never have any trouble sleeping. I called pharmicist today and she suggested sticking it out just back to 5mg twice day for a while. So my question is, has anyone had a similar experience first days taking their meds, but it ended up getting better? And if so how long did this last? Not sure I can continue functioning like this for much longer! Thank you!