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I find this really weird. My doc says it's normal for those who have ADHD... my caffeine intake is quite a lot. I can down 3 monster zero sugar energy drinks and just be awake and not buzzing.

This is with my Concerta in me too.

Is this weird or just the ADHD experience?

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[–] AspieEgg@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 9 hours ago

From what I understand, most ADHD medications are stimulants. Caffeine is too. Apparently a lot of ADHD people self-medicate with coffee or energy drinks unintentionally.

I know that anecdotally it’s true. Almost everyone I know with ADHD consumes caffeine like crazy.