My doc has put me on ritalin for my extreme lack of energy. However, it seems to work the opposite of how it was supposed to. I'm tired, moving around even less, and feeling more depressed than before. Anyone know why it is, medications seem to react the opposite on me? I don't use and never have used street drugs, but the lingo is quicker to use for an attempted expanation. Uppers bring me down and downers seem to energize. How come???? I have tried ephdera years ago, saw it in a truck stop, it said it was good for keeping truckers awake--made me take a nap.
What can I possibly suggest to my doc? I really had high hopes for the ritalin. She checked my thyroid before prescribing the ritalin and said it was 'slightly' elavated. Makes no sense-I'm a living example of lethargic. Could being slightly elevated and on ritalin make me tired? What if I take something to bring the thyroid back to normal, will I be more zombie like? or will that magically snap me back to a normal living level? My hubby is getting so annoyed that I don't do anything. And so am I. It's beautiful outside right now-sunny in the 80's, just what I've been waiting for. I haven't been outside. I've gained an average of 10 pounds a year since I've been with my hubby (4 yrs) and with summer so close, it just really bummed me out. Ritalin side effects that I read about, I thought I'd even take care of the weight issues. But no, I take the med and sit and stare. Help please-anyone.