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What is something you like that you initially disliked because of bad representation?
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Ay, I'm so glad you found what works for you! ☺️
lol, sounds like you didn't catch my last sentence, but no worries, I found it amusing <3
I'm reading correctly you have it now, right? I'm glad you have it now :)
If they're experience was anything like mine, the first two to three days is the only really effective time. There are other lasting effects, but nothing compared to the first few days. Those days are a tiny glimpse into what life COULD be like with a more neurotypical brain, but we don't usually get to stay that way.
I was able to have it for around a year, give or take, but they kept trying to send me to the therapist for something like an annual re-diagnosis or something - "Yes, he still has it!" I guess... this was 2007-2008 and in a small metro. So I wasn't able to keep it.
I think that's long enough for the initial to wear down a little, but they did put me on 20mg tid, so while sometimes I did get a little energy boost, for the most part, that was what worked the best - and I could absolutely easily sleep on that, tending to support the level. heh.
The initial dose I had was 10mg, and yeah, after a while they bumped it to 20mg because I adjusted a bit, but it was still useful as long as I had it.
But as you allude - I even still remember how it felt, and I've been able to tap into that a little bit. Not to overcome executive disfunction, but it somehow helps me focus when I want to a little better somehow. Somehow just having it helped me accommodate a little better. Sometimes. Well, occasionally. Well, it feels like it anyway, or I can at least say "I know what I would do if I was on ritalin right now" hehehe
lol, this is completely unimportant
but
No, I had it initially, and then - as I said - I haven't had it since then, alas.
Ah, okay. I misunderstood what was meant by your first comment