I rawdogged ADHD my entire life until I was diagnosed within the past year. I’ve been on atomoxetine, but its effectiveness for me isn’t worth a bucket of warm piss. I’m going to see my pysch in a little while and ask what my other treatment options are. So I may well become one of those using stimulant treatments.
Similar situation, started on Concerta which worked great, but then I built a tolerance to it. Tried lots of meds since but nothing has worked. The adderal family didn’t help much and some really messed with my pulse. The Ritalin family seems to be affected by my tolerance to Concerta. I’ve tried Wellbutrin now as my first non-stimulant but it doesn’t seem to be doing anything. I actually see the doctor this week to figure out our next steps.
Same story but a little further along. Maxed out atomoxitine, and now on 30mg of Vyvanse. Starting my morning with an amphetamine and a cup of tea and I could take a nap. But focusing has been so much easier. I still hyperfocus, but at least now I realize I’m doing it. Also, I can listen to audiobooks now, which has been great. YMMV obviously.
Middle aged ADHDer here
I rawdogged ADHD my entire life until I was diagnosed within the past year. I’ve been on atomoxetine, but its effectiveness for me isn’t worth a bucket of warm piss. I’m going to see my pysch in a little while and ask what my other treatment options are. So I may well become one of those using stimulant treatments.
It really sucks that so many people were missed like that. Same as autism
Similar situation, started on Concerta which worked great, but then I built a tolerance to it. Tried lots of meds since but nothing has worked. The adderal family didn’t help much and some really messed with my pulse. The Ritalin family seems to be affected by my tolerance to Concerta. I’ve tried Wellbutrin now as my first non-stimulant but it doesn’t seem to be doing anything. I actually see the doctor this week to figure out our next steps.
Same story but a little further along. Maxed out atomoxitine, and now on 30mg of Vyvanse. Starting my morning with an amphetamine and a cup of tea and I could take a nap. But focusing has been so much easier. I still hyperfocus, but at least now I realize I’m doing it. Also, I can listen to audiobooks now, which has been great. YMMV obviously.