Re: I'm getting more done and I'm less distracted, but I'm not happy about it…

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your replies, everybody! It’s really nice to know that there are others going through the same thing as me.

I saw my doctor and told her about the symptoms I had been experiencing. We discussed what time I take the meds, my sleep, other symptoms, and so on. She seems to think a big part of the problem is the “crash” associated with taking Ritalin SR. This makes sense because I often get the low moods in the early evening (or early afternoon if I only take one)

I mentioned that the first time I tried name-brand Concerta I found it to be a little intense. However, last week I decided to test a theory and took the one remaining Concerta I had instead of taking the ritalin SR. I found it to be less intense than I remembered, and I didn’t get the “crash and burn” that I did with the SR. She agreed that it would be a good idea to try Concerta again for a couple weeks and see how it goes.

I think it might be a case of me getting used to the effects of the meds and managing them better. I’m not familiar with Focalin and I’m not sure if my doctor is too familiar with it either. Maybe my doctor is just being conservative and playing it safe with the older, tried-and-true meds?

As for the anxiety, my meditation has helped, and I try to focus on my breathing more and more. It’s just hard to calm yourself sometimes when a medication gives you all the physical symptoms of anxiety! In all the meds I’ve tried, what helped me the most was a small dose (0.25mg) of clonazepam. As a result of CBT and meditation I only take it a couple times a month. I’m not a fan of taking PRN benzos, but it really does help.

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