My question is just what the title says. I am new to being diagnosed and new to taking medication. The first one I tried made me extremely fatigued to the point I would sleep all night. Get up and do a little and want to go back to sleep again. Obviously this wasn't the right med for me because it was hard for me to function because of exhaustion for no reason.
I am currently trying a new medication(beginning my third day) and am trying to figure out if it helps or not.
What things help you know a medication is somewhat successful for you in helping manage your ADHD?
What helps you know it is not working other than intolerable side effects?
Thanks. I am not looking for specific medication suggestions.Just looking for examples of how you can tell if medication is working or not for you and your ADHD.
This is all new to me, the diagnosis and medication part, not so much the ADHD that I have been living with for a lifetime.
For me, the focus and quietness in my brain were a definite indicator at first. After a bit (three days I guess, once the initial euphoria wore off), I realized I am a lot less frustrated and have more mental capacity left in the evenings to be social. Work has been more focused, although maybe not as pronounced at it used to be initially. I do feel a difference when I don't take my meds some days - it's when I realize I am still sitting, watching TV instead of being a little more productive.