u/Antique-Window-5959

I have taken vyvanse in the past a couple years ago with some decent results at very small doses- like 10mg was enough! But stopped altogether and just started seeing a new psych. She had me on Ritalin first—10mg felt like 8 cups of coffee and jittery so I did half of a 10mg pill for a bit which was ok but maybe not enough and also wore off quickly. So I asked to try concerta at the lowest dose of 18. Have only taken it about 3 days but it feels…gross? Also a bit jittery, kind of irritable, spent a lot of time staring at the wall with anxiety. Felt like I had taken too much. Obviously I need very small doses (and gene testing has verified this too as I’m a poor metabolizer) but is this a common response to concerta? Sort of an anxious/speedy feeling without much of a positive impact? I will try it a few more days as I know it can take a bit. But I’m open to suggestions from anyone who may have experienced this too. Thanks!

I've got around $80k in loans. They are in forbearance but under a level payment plan due to the re-application to SAVE after consolidation being in process when the forbearance hit. I have 30 documented PSLF months, and currently work full time at a qualifying employer (for which I'd have another 20 months if they'd count during forbearance). I've been on the wait-it-out track but wondering now if I should switch so that I can start accruing pslf months again at least. Also, does my current level plan mean I won't show up as being part of the SAVE group even thought my application was in process? TIA