I take a stimulant (not concerta), and it doesn't interfere with my socializing. In fact, it makes me better at socializing because I don't try to speedrun infodumping anymore. While it is, admittedly, less fun that I don't eventually end up blabbing about tsunami physics because somebody asked me whether I thought the Bluetooth keyboard was going dead, it means that there's more actual conversation that happens between myself and others.

That said, my kids both take stimulants. I've observed that it effects everyone a little differently, so, I dunno, maybe it is the concerta doing it.

If you don’t mind sharing, what category of meds? I take an antidepressant, so it’s low impact day-of. Maybe something for ADHD?

For me it is opposite. I take methylphenidate, and it moves me quite a bit more from introvert towards extrovert. So I can socialize much easier.

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makes plans to hang out with someone

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That's me trying to have sex on Strattera

Not more than usual, I think (?)

So far, none of my friends were able to tell if I had taken my meds that day or not... until they wear off - then it's quite obvious.

Very much so. I find when I have taken methylphenidate I can get more done especially chores - but I find myself like wanting to aggressively infodump and write small novels in text at people and I have to actively try to stop myself from just going on and on about various topics. It's embarrassing because I know there's steps I should take.. gauging interest. Summarizing. Keeping on topic. To talk to nt folks. But... argh. I just want to get the information transmitted so they can process and we can both be on the same page with addressing whatever we're talking about