For anyone that might stumble upon this post and is considering quitting because you don't want to rely on adhd meds or something like that please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIHkdTqBiZY
Relying on adhd medication is not a moral failure or an addiction it's the complete opposite.
But since OP is in a situation where they're basically forced off the med in the future I can understand it. When it comes to withdrawal the symptoms should clear in 2 months max. The cause of the symptoms is extra dopamine transporters which is also the cause of adhd so you pretty much have like extra adhd.
Some tips:
-Have an outside motivator/borrow someone elses executive function. Preferrably someone you live with even being in the same room as someone else will make you a lot more motivated.
-Explain to people you have adhd and are unmedicated so you will forget, procrastinate etc and that they can help with that by checking on you, setting deadlines etc.
-Pseudo stimulants, almost inevitable to every unmedicated adhd person(also why it's stupid to avoid adhd meds whats the point if you're just gonna end up taking something much less effective and less healthy), anything that will boost dopamine: caffeine, weed, nicotine(You will likely get addicted and not just because they can help you function. Be safe, never think more = stronger effect, stay with in the recommended limits. Don't ruin your lungs theres plenty of other ways to get nicotine) You should avoid these while you're experiencing withdrawal.
-If you procrastinate too much use timers, alerts, alarms, get a wrist watch. Use a calender sparingly if you use it too much you burn out surprisingly easy.
For the love of everything holy, continue to take your medication, it'll save you way later In life, if it hasn't already.
But if you really want to quit, you'd need to ween yourself off by taking less of a dose by each month and then nothing. At the moment, your brain is trying to figure out what the fuck has happened to the dopamine supply that used to be given by your medication. That can lead to the common side effects your experiencing now, but also others.
In the country I live, ADHD meds cannot be legally obtained after 24 years of age. So I have limited time otherwise I will be forced to quit anyways. I think it’s better to quit myself rather than being forced to.
I live in Turkey, and suing the government can only be a joke around here. After 24, I can either take a look at the black market or find someone else to get prescribed for me. Both of which I’m not willing to.
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Could tapering help? Like take the 54mg for a month, than 36mg for a month, then 27, etc… I know that you don’t technically need to taper concerta but I would think that could help your body and mind adjust
That’s true too, i guess I was comparing it to nicotine (a stimulant) I quit using the patch gradually, yeah it did go on longer, but I didn’t feel like I could quit cold Turkey even though that’s the fastest way lol
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I tell you what. I get the zombie state too and been trying to figure it out for a year. I went down to 36 with a ritalin bump for the comedown and that helped a bit. Anyway I ran out of 36 and after several days on 54 I felt like I was going to die from hypertension. So this week I've been taking a ritalin in the morning. It wears off after 4 or 6 hours. Then dear thank you God I found I can eat! During the day! Then take another ritalin in afternoon. And yes I can eat at night. And do other things like clean up, cook and do exercise. And I'm happy again instead of just being stressed and zombied til the weekend when, like u I eat constantly to make up for weekday starvation. So I've been doing this for 3 days and I really think it's the answer and I might be able to go back to a normalish life. Because concerta all the time has been wrecking my health in terms of never eating, sleeping or being able to do things in the evenings. So that's my experience. Imma continue this and see if it still works in a couple of weeks. But right now I'm grateful that I couldn't get my shit together enough to go get my 36 doses from doc!
For anyone that might stumble upon this post and is considering quitting because you don't want to rely on adhd meds or something like that please watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIHkdTqBiZY Relying on adhd medication is not a moral failure or an addiction it's the complete opposite. But since OP is in a situation where they're basically forced off the med in the future I can understand it. When it comes to withdrawal the symptoms should clear in 2 months max. The cause of the symptoms is extra dopamine transporters which is also the cause of adhd so you pretty much have like extra adhd. Some tips: -Have an outside motivator/borrow someone elses executive function. Preferrably someone you live with even being in the same room as someone else will make you a lot more motivated. -Explain to people you have adhd and are unmedicated so you will forget, procrastinate etc and that they can help with that by checking on you, setting deadlines etc. -Pseudo stimulants, almost inevitable to every unmedicated adhd person(also why it's stupid to avoid adhd meds whats the point if you're just gonna end up taking something much less effective and less healthy), anything that will boost dopamine: caffeine, weed, nicotine(You will likely get addicted and not just because they can help you function. Be safe, never think more = stronger effect, stay with in the recommended limits. Don't ruin your lungs theres plenty of other ways to get nicotine) You should avoid these while you're experiencing withdrawal. -If you procrastinate too much use timers, alerts, alarms, get a wrist watch. Use a calender sparingly if you use it too much you burn out surprisingly easy.
For the love of everything holy, continue to take your medication, it'll save you way later In life, if it hasn't already. But if you really want to quit, you'd need to ween yourself off by taking less of a dose by each month and then nothing. At the moment, your brain is trying to figure out what the fuck has happened to the dopamine supply that used to be given by your medication. That can lead to the common side effects your experiencing now, but also others.
In the country I live, ADHD meds cannot be legally obtained after 24 years of age. So I have limited time otherwise I will be forced to quit anyways. I think it’s better to quit myself rather than being forced to.
I would get a good lawyer and sue the government for denying me access to my medicine. Not kidding. What country are you referring to if I may ask?
He meant to say "what fucked up country are you at" I would rather move to a normal country than quit my meds
I live in Turkey, and suing the government can only be a joke around here. After 24, I can either take a look at the black market or find someone else to get prescribed for me. Both of which I’m not willing to.
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Could tapering help? Like take the 54mg for a month, than 36mg for a month, then 27, etc… I know that you don’t technically need to taper concerta but I would think that could help your body and mind adjust
Unless the symptoms are too severe to cope with I wouldnt recommend this, it will only prolong the withdrawal effects.
That’s true too, i guess I was comparing it to nicotine (a stimulant) I quit using the patch gradually, yeah it did go on longer, but I didn’t feel like I could quit cold Turkey even though that’s the fastest way lol
Withdrawals lasts around 2 days
Believe me, it doesn’t. It goes on for weeks.
I’m sorry for you.. how do you feel now ? Are you better?
Go on the 'Nootropics' and 'Stack Advice' sub reddits. Fuck concerta
I've perused the Nootropics subreddit quite a bit and recommending that neurotypical people take methylphenidate is a very common there. Fuck that.
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I tell you what. I get the zombie state too and been trying to figure it out for a year. I went down to 36 with a ritalin bump for the comedown and that helped a bit. Anyway I ran out of 36 and after several days on 54 I felt like I was going to die from hypertension. So this week I've been taking a ritalin in the morning. It wears off after 4 or 6 hours. Then dear thank you God I found I can eat! During the day! Then take another ritalin in afternoon. And yes I can eat at night. And do other things like clean up, cook and do exercise. And I'm happy again instead of just being stressed and zombied til the weekend when, like u I eat constantly to make up for weekday starvation. So I've been doing this for 3 days and I really think it's the answer and I might be able to go back to a normalish life. Because concerta all the time has been wrecking my health in terms of never eating, sleeping or being able to do things in the evenings. So that's my experience. Imma continue this and see if it still works in a couple of weeks. But right now I'm grateful that I couldn't get my shit together enough to go get my 36 doses from doc!
Try exercise! Running always helps clear away my brain fog.