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Just started meds today and its making me feel anxious more than usual (programming.dev)

submitted 1 month ago by cactus_head@programming.dev to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I got my meds today, concerta 36 mg today and i feel like i am sitting for an exam. Mild trembles, hyper-aware and inability to sit still. Like a weaker version of caffeine for me.

From what i have seen online, caffeine, for alot of adhd ppl, works similarly to adhd meds, helping them focus. For me, it worsens my adhd, making me hyperactivity, hyper-aware and very trembles. I sort of addicted to it for 2 months or so. Drinking 4 to 5 cups a day.

Thinking about it now, this could be caffeine withdrawal rather than the meds. Either way, has anyone had similar experience?

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[–] BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I had similar effects from adderall, which is similar to coffee for me (jitters, feeling wired, sweating / clammy). I drink decaf a lot more to avoid that, and switching from Adderall to concerta (now I'm on 36mg concerta) which also helped eliminate jittery side effects. If it's not caffeine withdrawal, maybe trying a different add medication is a good path. I would ask your doctor about adjusting dosage or trying a different option, since everyone's a little different and what works for me seems to not be working for you 😅

[–] cactus_head@programming.dev 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I do have to ask, why do ppl drink decaf at all? Like i don't even like the taste of coffee.

[–] atrielienz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I like coffee. I also find it comforting. I drink tea for the same reason. It's a drink you can adjust to your tastes (which is much harder with juice).

[–] cactus_head@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago

I drink cuz of bored and cuz I get sick of tea. Juice isn't really a viable regular drink here.

[–] BakedCatboy@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

I'm sure coffee enthusiasts would accuse me of not liking the taste of coffee either lmao, I drink my espresso in a ratio of ~30% espresso 70% half and half. I do like the taste of coffee but especially so in combination with lots of cream and sugar, or ice cream. I'm very sensitive to caffeine though and even with decaf I can feel the remaining few percent of caffeine which still ruins my sleep if I have it after noon and it still makes me a tad bit jittery. Nowhere near as bad as full caf though.