Re: Ritalin

[Anonymous]

Hi, I have just recently been diagnosed as well. I started Ritalin LA 10 mg in September. I take every morning with yogurt. After 3 weeks ,the dosage was increased to 20 mg due to the terrible “crash” I would have in the afternoon. The 20 mg seems to be a good fit. I dont get the crash anymore. Im 32 female who saw numerous shrinks and was on anti depressants and xanex for years due to dystymia and anxiety issues. They never helped always made me worse. I went off of medication and seeing shrinks for about 7 years and just incorporated exercise but obviously it wasnt enough. i decided to go back to a shrink when I was 30 who suggested I take a NPT test. I did and the ADD was finally diagnosed and ritalin prescribed. For the first time it was wasy to get out of bed and start the day. Its like putting glasses on for the first time everything becomes so clear. I care again. I sleep 7-8 hrs every night. The only thing is I notice I dream now,and Ive lost my appetite. Also, I use the wrong word or get stuck in conversation sometimes,cant say I like that. im learning the effects of this type of med since my whole life I was used to downers. So So different. The ritalin hasnt made the dysthymia worse it is somewhat better and stable. The anxiety is completely gone. I continue seeing my therapist on a weekly basis as well.

My first mistake was sharing the news with friends as well. I was so excited that I felt somewhat better . I wanted to share the news thinking they would be supportive and happy for me. Instead I was judged and insulted. Thats when I started searching for forums to see if others had the same experiences. I have also started weeding the negativity out of my life. Funny how people dont want to see others do better than them….

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