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I agree that it would be foolish not to take their advice, however... One data point from me - ADHD medication (Elvanse specifically) has some gnarly side effe

I agree that it would be foolish not to take their advice, however... One data point from me - ADHD medication (Elvanse specifically) has some gnarly side effects which meant my wife had a very rough time with it. I won't go in to detail other than to say we nearly ended up in the A&E a couple of times. By all means try medication but be prepared to switch to another or abandon it altogether if the side effects are overwhelming. Listen to your body.

GameOfFrowns 4y ago
This is not to be underestimated. It can have quite a detrimental negative psychological effect to realize that the last hope, the only thing that could potentially help you to have the semblance of a normal life makes you extremely nauseous and dull. I went through a 1.5 year long process to ADHD diagnosis and being prescribed first methylphenidate and later LDX (Elvanse) in the lowest available doses. It did what it was supposed to do and helped me focus better but the side-effects were to unpleasant for me, so much that I preferred to not take the medication at all. Seeing how my life spirals toward rock-bottom, every once in a while I give it another try but it always ends up in me regretting that I've taken the meds, as it ruins that day and worsens my insomnia. The doctor has no advice on what to do about it except for toughing it out.