3 ms·
> I've avoided stimulants thus far as I don't want to resort to that path just yet. I'm interested in knowing why you're reluctant to try stimulants. what you
by 800_db_cloud 2y ago
> I've avoided stimulants thus far as I don't want to resort to that path just yet.
I'm interested in knowing why you're reluctant to try stimulants. what you describe in your OP sounds a lot like the symptoms of ADHD and stimulant medication helps many people with the exact symptoms you list with little to no side effects. why leave that on the table?
- regainmemory 2y agoMainly cardiac concerns. I tried stimulants for a short stint and my baseline heart rate was noticeably elevated.
- hirvi74 2y agoIsn't that somewhat of a survivor bias? People with ADHD on stimulants would typically have little to no side-effects because if they had moderate to severe side-effects, then I doubt a medical professional would keep them on stimulants. I treat my ADHD with stimulants, and I would say there are definitely side-effects, but the side-effects are mostly manageable. While I do benefit from stimulants, I personally believe the benefits are exaggerated, and apparently the Cochrane Library does not disagree with me: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD009996.pub2/full#:~:text=Amphetamines%20were%20associated%20with%20a,to%202.00%3B%2010%20studies%3B%202155 https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD...