Hiyas,

hopefully I am not the only one with this problem and someone can give me a hint.
Currently I feel like I can choose between to evils: Being on the meds and perform better on the job, paying bills and all that (although the effect is MUCH lesser then one year ago) or being able to find a partner.

Right now I am taking 3x10mg of medikinet (MPH), but when I do I can't keep up this healthy distance you should have when you meet new people.
After being single for a year (well, besides one short break... where again I didn't take any meds) I really feel that there should be a way to have both.

The thing is that I normaly don't have any problems meeting new people, dating and all that. It's just that while I am on the meds (and a about one week after) I feel like clinging to everyone that gets close to me.

This clinging comes from a feeling of loneliness and sadness, and of course scares girls away like I told them that I am schizo rapist.

Any ideas? Should I change meds? Or is this something thats underlying that tends to pop up when I am more... hmmm... relaxed from the meds?

It really sucks taking "makes you sad" pills... :)

I would really appreciate any input.

Yeah,

How long on these meds? is this new or all the time. so many questions. It should not be a choice. You need to talk to your doc. It sounds like your impulse control is not responding to meds. Or, it could be something else going on. Tell your doc what you told us.

Do you have a counselor/therapist? If you don't, think about seeing one. Just being on meds is not enough. I see a psychologist and am learning skills and insights that are really helping function the way I want to.

We are here to support you in this journey.

RADD

Hiyas,

hopefully I am not the only one with this problem and someone can give me a hint.
Currently I feel like I can choose between to evils: Being on the meds and perform better on the job, paying bills and all that (although the effect is MUCH lesser then one year ago) or being able to find a partner.

Right now I am taking 3x10mg of medikinet (MPH), but when I do I can't keep up this healthy distance you should have when you meet new people.
After being single for a year (well, besides one short break... where again I didn't take any meds) I really feel that there should be a way to have both.

The thing is that I normaly don't have any problems meeting new people, dating and all that. It's just that while I am on the meds (and a about one week after) I feel like clinging to everyone that gets close to me.

This clinging comes from a feeling of loneliness and sadness, and of course scares girls away like I told them that I am schizo rapist.

Any ideas? Should I change meds? Or is this something thats underlying that tends to pop up when I am more... hmmm... relaxed from the meds?

It really sucks taking "makes you sad" pills... :)

I would really appreciate any input.You should talk to your doctor about this. It sounds to me like it might be withdrawal and comedown (if you notice it happens when the drugs are wearing off), but that's just a guess and I really don't know.

There may also be other medications you would respond better to with fewer side effects. If it's a severe side effect you need to let your doctor know.

Methyphenidate can cause anxiety, that's why many neurologists suggest to combine it with an anti depressant.

I also take the long acting version of methylphenidate and can really relate to that? My partner wants me to stop it because he can't stand my pessimistic outlook on life or our relationship anymore. He wants the woman back that we once met (I mean myself like I was before starting the meds -not his ex ;) at least I hope that's what he means by saying that :eyebrow: :) ).
Before starting methylphenidate I would argue or scream when sth bothered me, no I get sad or cry. The question is: What is better. No, what is worse.

Anyways, I have a couple questions:

1) When did you start taking Medikinet?
2) What was the initial dose?
3) Do you take 30mg at once? What time?
4) When exactly do you become sad (the most) ? After it wears off?
How many hours after taking it?
5) When did you start noticing the beneficial effect got less (after how many month from when you started taking it)?
6) As a consequence, did you take more? If so, how much more (e.g. from 10mg a day to 30mg)?


Maybe we can find a solution together..

Katy