I have been on an XR methylphenidate for going on two decades now - it's a pricey medication, I'm a rational person, I'm well aware of how many magic booster pa

I have been on an XR methylphenidate for going on two decades now - it's a pricey medication, I'm a rational person, I'm well aware of how many magic booster packs I could hawk my meds for in high school - I'm also aware that some folks take it recreationally, but a few times I've accidentally doubled up my meds and it feels terrible to me. I haven't abused my meds personally or traded them on the street, and I do regularly trial myself off of meds to make sure the effect is still noticeable. I am happy you can get away with not using pharmaceutical aides, but a lot of folks can't and, while good life style changes are always good, please don't paint these medications in a negative light. They are really helpful and believe me it absolutely makes a difference - and a lot of people don't follow their GP's advice because they're afraid of being over medicated or becoming dependent. People should do what they're comfortable doing, but for people with more severe ADHD stepping off that ledge can mean falling all the way down into a really dark place and needing the help of friends and family to get you back to stability. And, there is absolutely nothing to be ashamed about in taking medication to help you maintain a healthy state.