So, today was not the same. The effects from yesterday’s dose didn’t wear off until after 4:00am this morning. I didn’t feel tired or sleepy and it was easy to get up at 8 for work. I was able to rest by using yoga relaxation and breathing exercises. I took my second dose just after getting up. When I went out to the kitchen to do so, I felt aggravated with my son for leaving such a mess there and in the living room. Nothing new about that, but I don’t usually get agitated over it. I will watch my mood. I also felt myself hurry when I didn’t need to. I took a deep breath and relaxed. 9:20am The scalp tingling started and I’m starving. I have a meeting at 10 so i will not have time to eat or get coffee first. 10:15am I felt tension building up in my neck and shoulders. Yoga relaxation techniques are wonderful things, especially during meetings when you can’t stretch. 2:00pm I just realized that I have not had any coffee today. I have been very busy. I’m usually sleepy about now, but not today. Got some coffee. Noticed that I haven’t had the “cold medicine” effect today. Maybe stay away from coffee for a couple of hours after I feel it kick in. I finished the work day without issue. No tired feelings or grogginess. For the most part I felt normal. Mood was good all day, and no anxiety except for the earlier urge to hurry. 11:25pm Getting sleepy. hopefully I will sleep tonight.
I am still apprehensive about medication, but getting used to the idea that this may actually help. It’s only been two days, but I haven’t seen anything untoward in my behavior or how I have felt, mentally or physically. For Day 2, so far so good. I am still debating on whether or not I should continue to dose over the weekend. I don’t think I will need to if I continue treatment, but feel that I need to understand what effects a continuous schedule will generate. The pharmacology states that it leaves my system in 14 hours or less, but I don’t know if there are long term advantages or disadvantages. I am also seeking a medical professional with more adult ADHD management experience. Let’s see what Friday brings.
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