One of the biggest things I noticed was my mood. I just felt happier. I wasn't getting as annoyed with people, like I normally do. The first week on the meds, did more for me than 3 years on anti-anxiety and anti-depression meds ever did.

@Hoons24

Жыл бұрын

I'm about to start it that gives me so much hope! Been on anti-anxiety and anti-depression meds to no real avail

@dlainebok1795

Жыл бұрын

This was the same thing I noticed from day one ☝🏽 I was just able to allow various stimuli from my environment to ‘happen’ like loud noises, bright lights, even muffled sounds, unexpected movements (I work with preschoolers so there’s A LOT of that!) 😂

I admit I giggled when you were in the midst of it and said you weren't really feeling that much, but absentmindedly noted that you worked out, ran a bunch of errands and cleaned your house.

I loved this. I just started my first dose of Concerta today and noticed a lot of the same effects you did. I did get a headache, but it went away. I noticed the clarity of the world. It's like I could see textures that I never noticed before. Conversations are easier, I can actually listen. Also, my spelling and handwriting is better! So odd. I hope it goes well for you as you increase your dosage :)

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for sharing Kyla! I'm so glad you're getting some benefits from your meds. Conversations are soooooo much easier! 😄

@atheer3015

2 жыл бұрын

How is ur experience so far?

@harikrishnan2713

Жыл бұрын

I hope to get diagnosed and get meds next week. It's so relieving to read great experiences like this. My life has been so messed up. I am looking towards experiencing life in a better way after starting medication.

I’ve been taking this for 2 months now (18MG)… my recommendation to anyone taking it is to just make sure they drink enough water and eat, also get enough sleep or you’ll get bad headaches. Besides that it’s life changing.

@sallylara1102

2 жыл бұрын

I just started today 🙂

@jiannaprevost6155

Жыл бұрын

Have you just stayed at 18mg or gone up?

@Sewmano

Жыл бұрын

@@jiannaprevost6155 I stayed on 18mg couldn’t go up, I’m so sensitive to stimulants. Some people can take much higher dosages and not feel as many side effects.

@alee7275

Жыл бұрын

I just started today 18mg after being diagnosed at 38 years old. It was a horrible start, how you doing now?

@Sewmano

Жыл бұрын

@@alee7275 the first days are rough on your stomach it evens out well after a while. But if you stop taking it for a few days then go back the start up symptoms come back. Just stay consistent I guess.

My first day on concerta was similar. I likened it to being in a snow globe that had been shaken nonstop for most of my life and my first day on concerta, the flurries started to settle. I could see more clearly the things around me.

just started it over the weekend after being diagnosed with adhd last week, and work has been a weird experience since monday, but you explained it in ways i couldn’t describe, so thank you for helping me with the words for my follow up appointment 🥲 thank you. also - music/tv/movies have also made me more emotional lately but i can snap out of it a lot quicker i’ve noticed.

Starting 18mg today. Thanks for the vid Doug. Would love another update.

Animated facial expressions,at ease mannerisms.Keep on truckin man,

When you take ADHD medications every second counts! Dont waste the pill. Use ADHD medications to do stuff that requires thinking and concentration. Go to the gym at the end of the day.

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

Oh trust me I do friend. I took my med for the first time while on holidays to see how it affected me before using it on a work day. Also, would hardly consider it a waste, as loud busy places like this can be anxiety provoking for me. I was able to relax, focus on what I needed to, and have some easy conversations with people I knew. Quite a nice experience 😊. Many benefits of methylphenidate other than being laser productive at work.

@MA-xd9zl

Жыл бұрын

I could never let the gym for the end of the day, since I started concerta I finally have energy in the morning (and also sleeping better) but at night I can't do anything physical at all. But everyone is different ofc

Thank you for the video, it was helpful. I started taking concerta as well and i didn’t know what to expect since it’s not really doing much for me.

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I'm sorry to hear it's not working so well for you. Maybe a different dosage or different med entirely will be more effective 🤔. Really hope you find something that works for you 😊.

I wish you the best on this.. I was on Concerta for 3 yrs, it eventually had me spiralling with neg. thoughts, self doubt etc. Doc moved me to Vyvanse for 2.5 yrs before I took myself off. Vyvanse gave me Raynaud’s disease, doc didn’t know it was possible. I felt good on Vy but my wife tells me about 1/10th happy compared to 10/10 happy off meds. Off meds is a struggle, no doubt. Which is less of the struggle I guess is the question. Hope it does amazing for you, sorry for late response to a video so lon ago.. YT just showed it to me.

@Cognitoman

Ай бұрын

Wife doesn’t like me on meds either , she’s say I’m not funny and more like a zombie

Thank you so much for posting this. Let us know how you're doing now please 😊💕

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Here's a like to my update video 😊 kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZOTmth8qte4d7A.html

18mg - ... Is this thing on? 36mg - ...oh ok I think I get what you're going for 54mg -... And all is right with the world. WOW. Never leave me again. ❤️

@jessecuster4662

Жыл бұрын

Does it actually work?

@will.mcguire

Жыл бұрын

@@jessecuster4662 I can speak only for me. It's been a game changer in the best way possible. Adding an optional small dose of instant release Ritalin (same base medication) for long days when I know I'll need an end of day boost (meetings, homework) has also been great.

@jessecuster4662

Жыл бұрын

@@will.mcguire I’m on concerta xl 18mg First 3 days was the calmest I’ve felt in years, no anxiety, intrusive thoughts etc. Day 4 the anxiety spiked. I suppose I’ve got to give it time to adjust

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

I'm with ya Will. Gotta find a dose that works for you. 54 seems to be perfect for me, but my good friend who is about 5 inches taller and also heavier than me finds that 36 is what works for him. It really varies person to person as to what is the optimal dose. Thanks for sharing!

@MA-xd9zl

Жыл бұрын

Normally do you also feel very tired physically at night? Or is it just me? Also I can't have the brand one because of lactose and feel a lower energy around 16/17pm and it gets back to normal an hour latter but apart from it it seems to be working

Thanks a lot for this video. Could you record more and more! Congratulations

Thank you for sharing your experience, today is my day but the dose is 54

I noticed less anxiety and more able to talk to people without worrying so much. I take 45 mgs with busprin as well. Doesn’t help me with being super productive or anything but it helps me immensely with my anxiety.

Starting Friday, thanks buddy

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Hoping the best for you my ADHD friend! 😊

What you had at the gym I had the same thing happen to me and again when I was watching one of my favorite shows

I’m great on 18mg concerta but my phschiatrist upped it to 36mg, I was really Sick for days, was losing my mind so went back down to 18mg. Everyone is different and different doses work for different people.

@candicegrass9691

Жыл бұрын

27 ml ?

@sedax8832

Жыл бұрын

Did 36mg gave you too much energy? Its what was it like with me

@dlainebok1795

Жыл бұрын

Interesting that your Dr. didn’t progress you up to 27mg first

@MA-xd9zl

Жыл бұрын

I was on Ritalin first and started with 20mg a day, but it only worked the first day, we got to 40mg (2 doses of 20mg), it would work some days yes, others not much. So I started on concerta 54mg, but am not able to have the brand one because of lactose. Still feel the waves when it doesn't work, I hope to find a way to make it work better. When you say you feel sick, what exactly did you feel?

I am 44yrs old and have been diagnosed with ADHD. Today is my first day on Concerta(18mg). I'm about an hour in and I just feel calm and less aggravated so far. After a week, they said I can double it up. That's funny about the vision. I swear the colors on things looks better!😂. I also am not so easily aggravated.

I felt deeply emotional the first time i took concerts 18mg too. Music hit hard, made me cry, got very irritated too. I am 19, 6ft tall.

Very interesting how you noticed the world being turned down, and positive effects on social anxiety. I'm autistic and suffer both sensory issues and social anxiety. As I've recently been diagnosed ADHD looking forward to seeing if there's any similar effects for me. Will watch for your next video post on how Concerta is working out longer term. Thanks!

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment! I hope you have some relief from that darn social anxiety. Concerta has done wonders for mine. I'm planning a follow-up video really soon. Just had a few other projects to complete before then. Thanks again!

@Rollwithit699

2 жыл бұрын

How are you doing? I'm in my 60s, just diagnosed last week with ADHD and Asperger's, have had anxiety and problems with focus or decisions most of my life. I have problems sleeping, so the doctor who recently diagnosed me last week didn't prescribe me a medication. I was hoping he would...I really need to focus better.

@MrThegamemasterlord

Жыл бұрын

@@dougaddiction3966 could i ask has it helped and does has it make you focus

Thanks for posting. I'm on day two of concerta..i use to take ritalin (instant release) 50mg a year ago..but I've switched to concerta (54mgs) to see how I go. So far I've got mostly positive feedback to give. But I've noticed by about 2pm my eyes feel like I've been crying..you know that stinging sensation you get from crying, like you're tired. Is that dry eyes, is it? And a little bit of a head ache..do those side effects subside? And if so, after how long?

@makesx7

Жыл бұрын

I've got the same side effect. I think I will rather go back to Ritalin IR.

Only just found yoyr videos, thanks for posting Autistic/ADHD here😊

Thanks for this, I have my appointment in 2 days, and I am hoping to get switched onto concerta. I am currently on antipsychotics and they made me depressed AF, literally nothing is fun to me anymore. (Got ADHD and depression diagnosed this year at the age of 30)

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Patrick. Well a fabulous side effect off the concerta is that I am overall just a happier person in general (likely because life seems way less overwhelming 😀). My wife noticed how much happier I seem (she talks about it during the follow up video). Hope the same for you! 👊 Here's a link to the follow up video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iZOTmth8qte4d7A.html

I was taking methylphenidate and was doing fine for a few months until I had coffee/caffeine and had dreadful anxiety attack for a few days, even thoughts of killing myself. Caffeine is recommend to be avoided with methylphenidate

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Gotta watch your caffeine intake for sure. I switched to half-caff coffee and that definitely helped.

@ariv1813

8 ай бұрын

Really? My neurologist recommended a tiny dose of ritalin and a cup of coffee

Great video I’m about to start my medication on elvanse in the coming days how do you feel like the medication helped ur conversations with people and also eye contact?

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I find it much easier to to effectively express my thoughts and ideas in a coherent manner while using Concerta. And improves my ability to process what my conversations partner is saying and helps my maintain eye contact. I really hope Vyvanse provides you similar benefits 😊.

@finity9316

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougaddiction3966 thanks hopfully I get the same results just took my first 20mg vyvanse haven’t noticed any difference but we will see

@devababay6976

2 жыл бұрын

Did you notice any difference yet on elvanse ? I’m taking concerta 54 mg but still didn’t feel any noticeable difference. Thinking about switching to elvanse

@finity9316

2 жыл бұрын

@@devababay6976 I did but not enough to not change from what I heard it’s very good but not enough for My chemistry might change onto Ritalin or concerta

Any headaches? I have noticed I can’t eat. I have a headache that starts around 4pm. And I’m shaking. Super weird. I’m on 20mg and started about a week ago

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

I had some issues with headache and appetite at the dose I'm at now but that went away after a few weeks. Hope the same for you!🙂

My first day today 🙏

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Wishing you the very best! I hope it's a positive experience 😊

@HallaBjalla1404

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougaddiction3966 thank you 🥰

@atheer3015

2 жыл бұрын

How’s your experience so far?

@HallaBjalla1404

2 жыл бұрын

I didnt feel anything, im at 54 mg now and my head feels more at peace

Hey guys, I just got prescribed the 18mg so I can concentrate better for school and work. I’m nervous about starting because I read about the side effects - hallucinations😖. I’m not really diagnosed with ADHD, but need to pass exams. Your positive reviews are helping. Please comment for encouragement🥺 what do you think?

@llirik699

9 ай бұрын

lol same here. waiting for the appointment for the meds next week. I need them asap cause of the bachlorthesis i am currently writing. Do you have adhd symptomps but just havent been diagnosed yet? because if not, then better not take the drugs, cause on "normal" people they actually dont work the right way.

@Nomanspie

9 ай бұрын

Why are doctors giving out stimulants to people without ADHD? So you can pass exams? I am going to guess you're American, because if I went to my doctor here in the UK and said "I need some drugs to help me pass my exams" he would laugh at me and kick me out of his office. If you don't have ADHD, the medication won't work in the same way on you.

@ariv1813

8 ай бұрын

Stimulants can get u high if u dont have adhd…

@Sexyhotdoug

4 ай бұрын

If you dont have adhd, you shouldnt be using stimulants.

my doctor start me with 18mg up to 72mg and it did not work is that normal ??

@MA-xd9zl

Жыл бұрын

From what I've searched some people don't interact with methylphenidate, so you may benefit from amphetamines like vevanse, I have a friend that Ritalin was horrible to her, but ever since she started vevanse her life is normal (her add is super high so it's clear it's working for her, but also her dose is pretty high)

You are a cutie!

did someone fall down the stairs at 8:49?

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

Lol! Nope. Just some spazzy cats! 😆

Has anyone else found themselves more tired with it? Im on day 3 now and have been super tired every day since starting

@MA-xd9zl

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but I normally feel tired, I think it could be chronic fatigue due to other things, When my dosage was low it would only work the first day with Ritalin, the last dose was 2x a day 20mg, so when I changed to concerta went to 54mg and it's so much better, somedays I still feel it in the end of the day, but its so much better, also I think with time it will stabilise

@VideoKursPL

10 ай бұрын

It might mean, you are getting too low dose, talk with your doctor. I heard from doctor that low dose might cause SOME people with ADHD sleepy.

someone send me a load of this drug to the UK, please!

Im 4 ft tall… im taking 36 mg and im feeling absolutely nothing… i mean i have heart palpitations and that kinda anxiety feeling when your on a rollercoaster and it starts to move… I don’t feel any of the pros… just the cons

@patryk5654

16 күн бұрын

Were you experimenting some more?

@kaythebored8163

16 күн бұрын

@@patryk5654 i switched to ritalin... same deal. Im a lil too broke for another appointment with my psychiatrist so they told me to just stop taking it for this summer break. Im not really sure what else could help. My dad AND psychiatrist asked if i wanted to try adderall but its hard to get in my area.......sooooo im just waiting

Wtf? My eyes also dried up a bit.. is this really concerta? First time 18 mg and I don't feel much honestly except for this slight caffeine high but without anxiety. Also being quite calm but cannot tell if this is placebo or not. (Honestly though.. I'm not a guy who meditates but when I did I felt the same. You can probably induce this calmness and focus by just meditating for 10 mins, i.e. breathing exercises)

Coffee doesn't paire well with concerta imo😄 also camomile for some reason 😅

Has anyone else had trouble sleeping? Any tips?

@littleninnie

2 жыл бұрын

Try melatonin or Zolpidem (on prescription only)..Good luck!💪

@samsicles_jr

2 жыл бұрын

@@littleninnie thank you 😌

@littleninnie

2 жыл бұрын

@@samsicles_jryou're welcome 😁

@lylatamin5956

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it was awful for me the first few days, I’d be up until the sun came up. What helped me was taking my meds a lot earlier in the day (I’d wake up, take my meds, and then go back to sleep) and cutting out caffeine, despite it never really interfering with my sleep before. Now I’m asleep before 2 and I’m up by 8:30!

@atheer3015

2 жыл бұрын

@@lylatamin5956 isn’t 2 am too late? Can’t you sleep much earlier?

Does it give you a stoned effect ?

@tylerandjadyn7020

Жыл бұрын

Wired crazy focus

@dougaddiction3966

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't give you a stoned effect at all. In my personal experience I feel noticeably happier, but this is likely due how easy daily tasks and conversations have become. If you do feel 'wired', it should become less noticeably over time as your body adjusts to the medication 😊

Hello :) Keep up good work, very interesting observations :) My first day on C wasnt as smooth :D

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you find a dosage or another med that works better for you. Thanks for the kind words 😊

@CaptainChocolateCake

2 жыл бұрын

@@dougaddiction3966 Thank you, I am using r-lin at the moment and that works better for me :)

@dougaddiction3966

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainChocolateCake great to hear!

There is a supplement which was TGA approved which is the Aussie version of the FDA board , called Mindlift. It is all natural and no side effects . It increases the dopamine level , helps you focus and reduces stress and anxiety .

@yordanosmathewos

2 жыл бұрын

have you tried it? Looking to see if it is available to USA :)

@louisaklimentos7583

2 жыл бұрын

@@yordanosmathewos I haven’t tried it but to get TGA approval it has to work . Have a look at the website and look into it . Best of luck .

@anniefaucher8143

Жыл бұрын

Or u could take regular meds :)

@mchl252

Жыл бұрын

What's the active ingredient? There's no medication without side effects. Only placebos have no side effects...

@mattclinton5351

Жыл бұрын

Even placebos have side effects. The mind is a powerful thing