03-19-2018, 08:05 PM
Hi folks. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that I find myself asking a question like this, in that it comes with the territory of self medication.
I just received some stimulating meds from a reputable vendor and was looking forward to the energizing effects they are known for. However it has not affected me that way. In fact, they make me very drowsy, to the point where I've had to go take an hour or two nap in the middle of the day. Has anyone else experienced this with ritalin or addy? I'm really bummed because I struggle with concentration, drive, energy, etc. I've been a "sleepy" person my whole life, needing naps even after a full night sleep.
I've also taken Moda products for almost a year now. They only thing they really do for me is help me stay awake during the day, but I never felt like it made me focus or work better than normal.
But does anyone know why these new meds might be causing the sleepiness? Does my body need time to adjust? Even if I take a low dose it makes me a little tired but if I take a high dose it makes me more tired. I took 10mg Ritalin about an hour ago and I've noticed my heart is beating faster but after I finish writing this I think I need to go lay down and close my eyes.
I'm frustrated. I guess I'm going to go see my primary care doc (or find a new one) and try my best to explain my symptoms (pre-medication) and hope he can help. Something is just not right but I don't know if it's depression, hormones, add, anxiety, etc. I've been trying the self medicating route because the doctors I've seen tend to make me feel bad about asking for help. They also don't seem to have a lot of knowledge of particular medications, other than whatever the reps might tell them.
I just received some stimulating meds from a reputable vendor and was looking forward to the energizing effects they are known for. However it has not affected me that way. In fact, they make me very drowsy, to the point where I've had to go take an hour or two nap in the middle of the day. Has anyone else experienced this with ritalin or addy? I'm really bummed because I struggle with concentration, drive, energy, etc. I've been a "sleepy" person my whole life, needing naps even after a full night sleep.
I've also taken Moda products for almost a year now. They only thing they really do for me is help me stay awake during the day, but I never felt like it made me focus or work better than normal.
But does anyone know why these new meds might be causing the sleepiness? Does my body need time to adjust? Even if I take a low dose it makes me a little tired but if I take a high dose it makes me more tired. I took 10mg Ritalin about an hour ago and I've noticed my heart is beating faster but after I finish writing this I think I need to go lay down and close my eyes.
I'm frustrated. I guess I'm going to go see my primary care doc (or find a new one) and try my best to explain my symptoms (pre-medication) and hope he can help. Something is just not right but I don't know if it's depression, hormones, add, anxiety, etc. I've been trying the self medicating route because the doctors I've seen tend to make me feel bad about asking for help. They also don't seem to have a lot of knowledge of particular medications, other than whatever the reps might tell them.