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I started taking stimulants a month ago for ADHD, and wow. I mean, some of the effects were expected - the increased alertness, the focus, the slight uptick in motivation (I haven't experienced the full 'GO GO TAKE CARE OF NORMAL THINGS' burst that some friends and online folk have had, but I've had a little motivation boost, and I'm grateful for every little bit).

But the counterintuitive effects? That I sleep easier and better now than I have in years? That my temper is much reduced because it doesn't bang at my head like a jackhammer? That I can sit down and relax, because my focus isn't darting to every little distraction? That I can listen to people talk without wanting to bash my head in because listening is idleness and idleness drove me crazy? The exact opposite of things that I would have expected from taking a stimulant, before I learned that I had ADHD and got put on them?

The human mind is whack

Medicine is fucking witchcraft

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

My medication i took for 2 years gave me a resting puls of 130. New psychologist agreed with me to lower it from 60 mg to 50mg. Took it the first time today. Feels like i need to lower it.

I am not as focused butmy heart isnt punding that hard anymore. Still pounding hard though. Maybe i go to 30mg right away xd Problem...i might not be able to focus XD Aaaah the pain. Choose between health or focus