Hey Everyone !
About me …
Alice
32 years old
Late diagnosis of both ADHD and Autism in October and November of 2025 through Psychiatry UK.
I also have underlying medical conditions including Absence Epilepsy and Type 2 Diabetes along with ongoing Anxiety , Sleep difficulties and PCOS.
Recently 12 days ago I started treatment for ADHD of 10mg methylphenidate , gradually increasing after a week to 20mg and I have noticed how I rapidly went downhill and noticed a drastic change in my mood , appetite , sleep , joint pain and inability to function and complete daily tasks around the house or be productive in any way and have no energy or motivation whatsoever feeling almost like a zombie , However when I wasn’t on the medication I was able to get through a day and function with short bursts of productivity and positivity and was starting to identify ways of coping until I started the medication titration process,
After raising my concerns to my prescriber I have now been told to stop taking this medication with immediate affect and he is prescribing me with a new type of medication called Elvanse starting on a 30mg dose.
Does anyone have any experience of going from a bad experience on Methylphenidate to Elvanse and witnessing positive changes and the ability to get through there day or is it worth considering not having medication at all ?
I’m yet to speak to anyone that may have similar medical conditions to me and therefore i’m open to any advice, tips and guidance that women of my age or of a similar age can provide me with as I continue to navigate my journey on a daily basis.
have a good day !
