Hey guys!

I’m a 23 year old guy, I was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago, and I’ve been on my current medication and dosage (Lisdexamfetamine/elvanse 60mg) for about a year now. Considering how high my dosage is, I feel almost no effect.

I recently started university and I am struggling. I can’t push myself to get reading done, I zone out in class constantly, I haven’t got a grip on my schedule yet and I constantly feel like I can’t properly assess things or finish a thought. My room is a mess, I have no routine, I struggle with getting everything done, even brushing my teeth before bed can be a battle I often lose.

I’ve been on 20 mg Methylphenidat/medicines previously, and I remember that when I took my pill I felt more awake and alert, but also that the drop when the pill was wearing off, was quite harsh in terms of feeling tired. I wished to increase my dosage in medikinet, but was taken off of it due to lack of full effect and suspicious bruising.

When I’m not on medication, I space out more and I feel like I can’t really “wake up”, but I don’t feel like I’m anymore focused or organised when I’m on medication.

I struggle a lot with appetite and eating, and I don’t sleep enough, so I know that I have some other factors that cut into the effect of the medicine, but I’m sort of stuck in a cruel circle where I have no motivation or discipline to improve my situation, yet I yearn for routine and discipline.

My doctor skipped over concerta, and I don’t know if they have any other alternatives to medicine? I’d rather be on elvanse than nothing, but I wish I could take something that would help me with that extra push to cook dinner or study or clean my room, instead of feeling defeated and embarrassed.

This is sort of just a rant, but any advice or kind words is more than welcome!!!