Posted by linkadge on November 9, 2020, at 17:57:55
In reply to Re: Doing better ... » linkadge, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 9, 2020, at 16:11:44
Beyond 75mg (or even at 75mg) I get tachycardia and hypertension. I also get akathisia and experience some motor impairment (i.e. difficulty playing the piano, one of my jobs). It also tends to make my concentration worse (much shorter attention / interest span). Some of these effects can be managed (i.e. beta blockers).
I honestly don't know if I actually have ADHD or this is a side effect of (even) low doses of SSRIS. I remember my concentration taking a nosedive when I first took citalopram. The citalopram helped my depression / anxiety, but left me impaired in many ways. I could only take 10mg.
The ritalin helps keep my thoughts more grounded and created a bit of 'space' between my thoughts and my actions.
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