I was diagnosed for ADHD and currently am going through titration with Psychiatry UK. I've started Elvanse since April.
Initially, the effect of 20mg-40mg was obvious to DH. I myself didn't feel massive change, maybe encountered fewer emotional hikes. But my appetite was greatly affected. Overtime, according to DH, he could barely tell if I had it or not. The effect had diminished.
Last week, I started 60mg. My appetite seems to have come back almost normal. But my anxiety has heightened and my brain seems to have sped up instead of slowing down. DH said he feels I'm a lot calmer, so do I slightly in terms of external emotional control. Even though I felt my heart was racing all day, I was able to manage not lose my temper completely with DCs. But I don't feel it's "life changing " like some people described. My mind is not clearer, I didn't stop thinking a million things at the same time, I still worried to sick about all sorts of things.
So I started wondering if Elvanse is the right medicine for me. I don't know if I give it more time, any positive would become more obvious. Or maybe I shall just accept the idea that medication can only do this much for me.
I know theoretical, there are other types of medication and some might work better on me. But in reality, I'm not sure if I can justify with the doctor to start on a new medication all over. Plus the titration process takes so long. I just don't know of it's worth fighting for another hope.
I read quite a few threads where nearly everyone was praising adhd medication is life changing. Am I on the wrong path, or this is just how it's supposed to be for me?..