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I've always had this problem, and yes I've always been ADHD. But, after being on AD's (Paxil) for several years (and I was depressed at the time), I stopped taking them about 2 years ago. I was diagnosed and finally prescribed Ritalin in Feb. of this year. I've been on 20mg TID since then.<O:p</O:p

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My question is, have any of you experienced a rather immediate relief of ADHD symptoms in the first month or so of taking meds, and then all of a sudden you have the ADHD return with a vengeance?<O:p</O:p

I have an increasingly difficult time with following through on tasks and projects that I have to get done. Making commitments and not following through. Dropping the ball on many projects. This just take a lot of effort to start and I don't often finish things. Only when adrenalin kicks in do I approach a level motivation, or possibly the will to start and finish a project.<O:p</O:p

Now, don't get me wrong, I still do a lot of tasks, and work about 100 hours a week. But, I'm not really very productive and can't get many things, done-started-finished. I make a very good living and support my wife and daughter with the type of "art" that I'm involved in. I have two employees in my business, but it's overwhelming to try and get things done. It would seem that I could work half as much and get more done if it wasn't for some ADHD issues?<O:p</O:p

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Any experiences similar to mine? Ritalin just not working?

yes. I stopped Strattera for just a few days, that is all.
And yes, the ADHD came back worse than before.

I felt like I was wandering around in circles getting nothing done. Within a week after starting back, I could tell a difference for the better. It was as if I had to go off the medicine to realize how bad I was before.

I don't know what kind of "art" you are talking about, but whether or not I am on drugs, I still get more done during that "rush" period that spawns motivation. It is almost like a cycle. I am not sure if that is an artist thing or an ADD thing, but if I could have that all the time I would be rich:)

I have dropped the ball to the point of ticking people off. Many times after the thrill of the new project diminishes, I require that "rush" to get me to the end. Sometimes finishing is excruciating and that is my biggest roadblock to true success...completing projects in a timely fashion.