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Just started meds

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I just started meds for the first time (Focalin XR). I’m on day 2 and it has been great so far as while I am on them I can actually choose what I want to focus on.

It is a total game changer - stressed about stuff that I have to do in 3 days and feeling like I’m going to spiral out of control into a pit of anxiety and misery? Nope, I’ll just focus on what I’m doing today and know that I can take care of that when it is time to do so. I was even able to go to multiple stores and places that would normally overstimulate me and stress me out without any issues.

The first downside I have noticed happened today - when I get hungry I get REALLY hungry and really irritated - extreme hangry. I had read that stimulants normally suppress appetite but that when you come off of them the appetite catches up and you can get really hungry. Apparently that happens to me so I’m going to have to be careful about that and maybe make sure I have a meal planned around the time that they will wear off.

Anybody else have that experience? Or any other interesting experiences about being on meds?

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I’m not on meds so I can’t contribute much to the discussion, but I love hearing anecdotes like this because I feel I need them.

Any other aspects of your journey please share!

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I’m with you. Been kicking around the idea, and I’m close to asking my doctor, but I don’t know, I have weird emotional hangups about it. More stories of a positive transition help me too. Thanks!

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Jtskywalker@lemm.eeOP
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Thank you! I love reading other anecdotes as well and that is a big part of why I decided to get diagnosed and try medication.

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