Im probably going to keep using 10 mg of ritalin for now i guess and see how it goes...anyways if i use 15 i will run out before my next visit to my psychiatrist.

I do feel different when taking 10 mg, much more relaxed and focused on stuff, and i listen more, get less head in the clouds and all. Although at 15 i seem to be more energic and hyper, even though im not hyperactive just ADD, although 15 makes me much attentive too, if not more than 10, and seem to make me more prone to working than on 10.

But i wonder if feeling a little hyper or very energetic and wanting to do useful things when on ritalin is a good or a bad thing? Should i actually feel calm and concentrated or active energic and concentrated? I notice more productivity when on 15 than on 10 so should i keep at 15 even though i get a feeling of hapyness and euphorie and a need to accomplish things the best way i can. My psy told me to play with the dose but didnt tell me actually if i should feel calmer or more energetic.Both doses seem to bring good effects but i wouldnt want to use too much if the hapyness means im making my heart beat too fast or something. Maybe i should use 15 if the hapyness isnt a bad thing since i can do stuff faster? Oh and i dont feel any unpleasant side effect.

So overall my question is!! Does ritalin boost your energy and will to do things while boosting your concentration or make you only calmer and peaceful and concentrated?

Im probably going to keep using 10 mg of ritalin for now i guess and see how it goes...anyways if i use 15 i will run out before my next visit to my psychiatrist.

I do feel different when taking 10 mg, much more relaxed and focused on stuff, and i listen more, get less head in the clouds and all. Although at 15 i seem to be more energic and hyper, even though im not hyperactive just ADD, although 15 makes me much attentive too, if not more than 10, and seem to make me more prone to working than on 10.

But i wonder if feeling a little hyper or very energetic and wanting to do useful things when on ritalin is a good or a bad thing? Should i actually feel calm and concentrated or active energic and concentrated? I notice more productivity when on 15 than on 10 so should i keep at 15 even though i get a feeling of hapyness and euphorie and a need to accomplish things the best way i can. My psy told me to play with the dose but didnt tell me actually if i should feel calmer or more energetic.Both doses seem to bring good effects but i wouldnt want to use too much if the hapyness means im making my heart beat too fast or something. Maybe i should use 15 if the hapyness isnt a bad thing since i can do stuff faster? Oh and i dont feel any unpleasant side effect.

So overall my question is!! Does ritalin boost your energy and will to do things while boosting your concentration or make you only calmer and peaceful and concentrated? always follow your doctors prescription, I have been on ritalin for close to 14yrs, my experience has been that when dose is changed, some euphoria is experienced, but it does not last...good...when Im settled on proper dose, I can focus and being able to focus enables me to get tasks accomplished...it doesnt "boost my energy" or make me like doing any task I would not like unmedicated, it does fix my focus and attention so I can function...still dont like cleaning the bathroom....but I like the feeling of accomplishment for a task finished , instead of starting and stopping, restarting, etc.... Im not an expert, just an adhdr reading, sharing my experience, take care:)

ok so i guess ill stick to 10 mg then until i see my psy

i am on my first day of ritalin 10mg. i can tell you i feel much better. i still have a long way to go in terms of riding it out to find the right dose and seeing if it's right for me.

but i also felt the euforic energetic feeling. pretty much within an hour. now it's been about 2 1/2 hours and it hyperness is going down but now all i feel is calm, organized, less chatter in my head. so maybe give 15mg a chance and see what happens after a few days. maybe what will be left over after your body adjusts is just the good things?