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I’m on Concerta, 27 mg, and have noticed a decrease in appetite during the day. I think that’s pretty typical. My son takes 36 mg and usually doesn’t get hungry until he’s coming down, at around 10:30 – 11:00 pm, so I have to remind him to eat. There’s probably a lot to be said for eating on a schedule, but hey, I wouldn’t know….
You might try eating protein when you crave sugar. I’ve experimented with a low-glycemic diet and it turns out I’m much mellower if I avoid the sugar and other processed/refined carbs. Protein keeps my energy levels and moods more even throughout the day. Plus, if I go without sugar for a while, I lose my taste for it – even a piece of fruit seems excessively sweet. Keeping my caffeine intake to two cups a day helps – so I don’t get that late afternoon brain crash.
Other dietary stuff I’ve heard of but not implemented includes: Omega 3s, preferably from food, Vitamin D because in the northern hemisphere most of us don’t get enough, B-complex vitamins, anti-oxidants – fish, dark green or yellow veggies. And if you have trouble sleeping, it’s supposed to be good to have foods like milk, bananas, or turkey late at night.
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