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[โ€“] Klanky@sopuli.xyz 10 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Wait, drugs work for you guys? ๐Ÿ˜”

[โ€“] confusedpuppy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Every prescription ADHD drug I tried gave me anxiety and made me pee every 20-40 minutes. Then I'd get more anxiety because I'd have to pee so often. It also made all my normal habits into unhealthy habits. Ever since I took any meds, I've been unable to drink coffee now without the same issues.

Now I just raw dog life. People either accept me as I am or I just stop talking to them because no prescribed pill or social pressure is worth it for me anymore. At least I'm happier now.

[โ€“] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hey, you mentioned not being able to drink coffee - were you able to drink coffee normally without the negative effect once you stopped taking meds?

[โ€“] confusedpuppy@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Not really, no. Although I don't know if that is the result of ADHD meds, the antidepressants I used to take or just aging in general.

I love the smell of fresh coffee but caffeine just doesn't agree with my body anymore. I've switched over to herbal and red teas now.

[โ€“] Tangent5280@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

I am somewhat functioning with the help of copious amounts of coffee. Terrifying to think of life without this crutch.

Vyvanse does for me. None of the others really helped much.

[โ€“] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 4 points 4 days ago

Only a little :/ tried concerta and elvanse so far.