Yup, I picked them up today. Tomorrow is my first dosage.

In my mid 20s I was told I was too high functioning for meds. That was a long time ago in a very conservative area that doesn't in general believe in mental illness.

I've been quite successful without them. I'm an executive as an example. But this job I'm struggling more than I have in decades, in some ways I feel like I'm in my early 20s again.

With some encouragement from the ADHD community here I gave it a go. The first provider wasn't helpful at all. The second one, bingo!

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[–] [S] 4 points 12 hours ago (3 children)

My brain is quiter. I can tackle word walls easier than before. It's a mild improvement overall.

My heart rate is steady to previous days, as an older person it's something I'm watching.

I'll give it through Tuesday and then consider doubling the dose if the results remain as mild as they are.

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  • [–] 3 points 11 hours ago* (2 children)

    From my experience: Check your blood pressure regularly with a proper monitor that goes around the upper arm. I've gotten the BPM connect from withings as it is really fire and forget as long as I'm within reach of my home wifi. Do not double, but take maybe 25% increases. Keep a state log because it is easy to over- or underestimate the effect, the brain is bad at remembering properly. Proper sleep, physical excercise and selfcare are still important and can, when ignored hard enough, almost negate the positive effects of my meds.

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