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Focalin is kicking my butt

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I’ve been getting continuously more exhausted since April and even after adopting new practices no help

Now September I’m at a point where it’s interfering with work.... again

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Hey sorry that sucks:( Im a new adhder and new on adderall, ive noticed feeling more exhausted since starting. I think part of mine is stress, not eating well (forgetting to eat on stimulant) and the immediate release im on wears off so i get a roller coaster all day... plus the coffee i add in there probably doesnt help;)

what new practices have you tried?

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Grigiofaegirl in reply to hikergirl33

That’s what I went through on Adderall, it in my opinion is the most devastating when it comes to nutrition lacking

I used to start my days with Red Bull I was so tired

I’m still exhausted a lot which is a normal thing with this process because stimulants mean you’re wound up until they ware off; is annoying sometimes

I’ve tried changing my sleep schedule and analyzing my meds digest so that I can do more

For me it takes 45 min-1hr for my meds to kick in so that’s my food window

I have also been talking stimulants for so long that I can sleep on them if I choose

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hikergirl33 in reply to Grigiofaegirl

Good to know! that all makes a lot of sense. I dont know about you but I wonder too if i set to high of expectations for myself. I am working on cutting back and trying to accept if i cant keep up with everyone its ok! Is focalin better than the others you have tried?

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Grigiofaegirl in reply to hikergirl33

Focalin is better for symptoms and still give the same amount of focus

Definitely don’t guilt yourself

Know that it is okay to need a little extra effort or time for something

It’s not like we don’t know things but ADHD is the physical embodiment of finding a needle in a haystack; doesn’t mean the needle isn’t there

Know that you’re capable of whatever you want

It’s so easy to feel defeated when it seems like the only way to know things easily is to be obsessed with it or be traumatized by it

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hikergirl33 in reply to Grigiofaegirl

such good thoughts:) thank you

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