[AntiDote]

My 'type' of ADHD is based on a lack of focus and concentration.

I was on Ritalin (SR) for a while which obviously gave me a massive rush of confidence and motivation for the first 45 mins or so but even then it made my symptoms worse - I'd be forgetting things (ie not switching the heating/lights off when I leave for work etc), my thought recollection process was poor and would be left with foggy/fuzzy thinking until the drug wore off. It was the same (although at a lesser rate and obviously more evenly spread through the day) with Concerta.

My Psych even tried me at 40mg in the morning, 40mg in the afternoon but that made things even worse, the higher the dose the worse I became.

I've now been on Elvanse for a few days and although it's obviously early days and a low dose (30mg per day) I think I can feel slight traces of that making my symptoms worse too.

Has anyone else experiences stims making their lack of focus worse too?

(By the way I've also tried Atomoxetine and Bupropion which did nothing whatsoever even at higher doses)

[GrandMasterJamJam]

I've heard and read nothing but horror stories when it comes to people trying/using Ritalin.

As for myself, I'm currently prescribed 10mg XR Dexedrine, twice a day, and it improves both my clarity of mind, the structure of my thoughts, and helps to passively/indirectly improve motivation by removing that persistent feeling of being overwhelming underwhelmed whenever attempting to start a new task.

I've never tried Ritalin, and quite frankly I would refuse it outright if my Psych suggested it, but then again, I've done my research, and I've been on this medication for over 5 years.

Alternatively, Adderall was much better for motivation and productivity, and helped provide a degree of confidence and certainty in my thoughts and actions, which really helped when on the job, however it intermittently caused huge bouts of anxiety to occur.

Honestly though, Ritalin.....never touching that ****.

[SweetPea83]

I've only taken Adderall. I've noticed if I'm dealing with alot of stress, or grief, it "seems" to wear off quickly and I can't focus but I know it's not the meds.

Sadly, there's no pill for circumstances.