I take Ritalin 10mg on a needs basis since I generally have functioned 'alright' into adulthood.
Just took one to get some work done today and it still amazes me how normal I feel about doing work once I'm medicated. Like there's no massive hurdle to even starting. No massive reluctance and task paralysis to fight.
Coming from a whole week where I've been procrastinating on whatever isn't urgent, suddenly it's so easy to just… do.
I also get incredibly chatty (hence the post, lol), but yeah. I can't imagine how life changing it must be for people who struggle even worse with executive dysfunction.
Yeah, being medicated is cool and all, until I forget to eat and I start feeling less human and more “entity of dispair and ruin”
Edit: I want to explain further. I’m prescribed Adderall, and sometimes when I get too hungry, I can’t make myself move and my thoughts turn very dark. I’m talking the big sui, thinking about what I would give to see people in positions of power laid to rest, general apathy, etc. Now that I can recognize that the thoughts aren’t how I’m supposed to feel, I can tell myself “go eat” but sometimes it takes an hour or so to make myself move. That hour is hell. I’ve started stashing lil snacks around my work area to help.
Wanting to see the assholes ruining our world be put down like a rabid dog is not some fucked thought, these people are actively killing the planet and our opportunities for their greed while fueling culture wars, may we soon collectively stand up like the French did. These fascist fucks need to be reminded who actually does work allowing this world to function and its not billionaires. The sui shit is definitely not good, though, so I’m glad you were able to get through it.
Applesauce in those little pouches, chilled. Chobani yoghurt smoothie drinks. Ensure if you like chocolate or need more nutrients
From somebody with an appetite disorder and a healthy love of uppers.
For me, the appetite suppression didn’t last beyond the first week on Adderall, so I’m not speaking from explicitly personal experience, but have you tried setting alarms to eat? Even just small snacks throughout the day? Like, medication has done wonders for me and has completely changed my life for the better, but it wasn’t a magic pill. I still use all of the coping mechanisms I developed throughout my life that helped deal with the problems of ADHD. Adderall gives me the energy and motivation to move and get things done but I still have to plan things. It sounds like planning to eat would be beneficial to you.
While I don’t deal with that particular side effect, I do still plan out my meals. Snacks included. During the weekend I pre-make and package up all meals and snacks I can so they’re ready in the fridge. If it can’t be fully cooked ahead of time I have it prepped up to the point of cooking so I just have to do that last step before eating.
ADHD requires work to live with, unfortunately. You’ve got to be actively involved in the process.
Yeah no, I have a handle on it now. I got tired of grocery shopping or worrying about cooking and washing dishes, so I order Huel shakes and bars monthly and I hit the store for snacks. Anything else is usually doordashed or OneWheel’d back to the house. The alarms are a good tip that I will incorporate, I appreciate you for taking the time to respond!