8th February 2008
Anyway, I got diagnosed with ADD more recently, without the hyperactivity. Didn't really accept it, and it took me about 4 months to want to decide to take any stimulants. I tried concerta, I was amazed, at how I could focus with so much ease. In the past I could focus, but really had to work on it, it was almost exhausting. Only under extremely stressful situations at work did I feel like I was functioning the way I could and with ease, while everyone was stressed out. So the concerta helped, but it made me a little irritable, even after adjusting dosages. I ended up on 54mg in the AM and 36mg, about 6 hours later. It seemed to be out of my system in about 7 hours.
So I have started on Adderall XR twice a day yesterday. So far I don't feel the irritability, I have started on a low dose and will work my way up, as I feel comfortable. I was wondering what people take and what the ranges were. I am hoping that the right ADD med will help me focus easier, and thereby possibly keep me from feeling so exhausted all the time. I really think this has more to do with my fatigue. Even relaxed (when I didn't take the stimulants) I was always aware of every little stimuli around me. I don't want to be cracked out, I just don't want to be so tired. If anybody has had any experience with this, or has felt this way and has any advice, I would be so grateful. Also if anybody has tried Concerta, Adderall XR, or any other simulants and had any interesting info. or success, that would be great to know about.