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Just over a week on ADHD meds now (Elvanse), and honestly, still life changing.

My clinician thinks that 50mg may be “my dose”, but it’s perhaps a little early to tell and we’re going to pick this up in a week’s time.

I’m not averse to at least trying the 60s, but we shall see.

Anyway, apparently a few people who know me find it a bit weird, or even startling to encounter me on Elvanse, especially now I’ve stepped up my dose.

Picture someone you know who has always been a “chaos goblin”. I’ve always been very outgoing (it’s a mask. I’m terrified), mercurial, eager to say my piece, etc.

Now picture such a person on speed, which is basically what Elvanse slowly converts to in your red blood cells.

The picture in your head probably isn’t someone sitting still, waiting their turn in conversation, speaking slowly and with consideration.

I’ve been told I look “drugged”, in a way vaguely reminiscent of benzodiazepines.

Nothing could be further from the truth. I am alert and focused. More than I have ever been before. I just don’t feel the need to interrupt you and finish your sentences any more.

At least, not until the evening, when it wears off. Then I’m the chaos goblin again.

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