[izabelle]

i was diagnosed with it when i was very young and ever since has been a struggle. i take meds but when i do they make me feel shy and not myself but if i dont take them my grades suffer. I cannot focus at all with out my meds but i feel like a much happier lively person with out them. I have tried everything to make me feel like myself on the meds but it doesnt work .

[Fresia]

Welcome to PC, Izabelle!
Meds can be a struggle to find the right ones for us, that help with the fewest side effects. I know it took some searching to get the right balance and combination so that the effects did not outweigh the help. However, it was worth finding the right one in the end. Perhaps there is different dose that would help or even to possibly consider a different medication; no matter which, it is something worth talking with your doc about your concerns!!

Know that finding one that helps with focus and attention is more than half the battle though and it can be hard to find at times so if you have found that in the one you have, it is a good sign and may be worth hanging on to in the end. You also can always go back to it if something else does not work out and decide to try something else.

Talk with your doc about your concerns and hang in there meanwhile. Best wishes. (((((izabelle)))))))