I commonly read youtube comments that state a drug like Strattera completely changed their adhd for the better.

Whilst I havnt tried this(yet) I wondered what other options exist?

  • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 months ago

    I usually can’t sleep until I’m basically ready to pass out. I don’t get to that point until I’ve been awake for 18/19 hours.

    It’s not just you.

    I started with concerta and I’m able to get in 7-8 hours of sleep pretty consistently now.

    • SendMePhotos@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Ayo, I usually get 4-6 hrs of sleep. I think my machine says I’m averaging 5.5.

      Did you get diagnosed with adhd then put on Concerta? What is that for?

      • MystikIncarnate@lemmy.caEnglish
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        3 months ago

        Yeah, concerta is adjacent to Ritalin. Similar chemicals with similar effects from what I understand of it (I’m neither a doctor, nor a pharmacist).

        I was “diagnosed” with ADHD, by my family physician, it’s not a full diagnosis, that can only be done by a psychiatrist, which I haven’t done.

        I take it in the morning and by the end of the day, I’m usually tired enough to sleep at an appropriate hour. I don’t take it for that reason, it’s a happy side effect. The primary effect is restoring some level of control over my focus. Ita been doing a good job so far.