u/Icy-Target-5172

hey everyone hope you are well!

kinda looking for advice/ similar experiences really,

In July 2025 I got diagnosed with ADHD

In December 2025 I got diagnosed with BPD

December I started Concerta and it was terrible! Just didn’t agree with me I felt NOTHING, not even the side effects of a dry mouth or anything! Just around 7pm I would be on the floor sobbing uncontrollably.

I then changed to Elvanse (I’m still on that) but working on it
20mg- great for a few days then stopped working
30mg- great for a few days then stopped working
40mg - amazing for a couple weeks then nothing
50mg - amazing for a couple weeks then nothing
60mg- good for two days then bad effects such as isolating myself.
So I went back to try the 40 and 50 again and found 50 better - still not 100% so I have 10mg amfexa (can up if need but not sure by how much)

So I’m currently on 50 but struggling
~extreme tiredness
~dip around 7/8pm can’t keep eyes open
~can feel flat
~today it dipped around 12:30pm??
~irritability
~talking feels like a chore
~prefer alone time
~ im here and can talk but don’t want to/ can’t? My eyes burn

I’m finding it so hard on what to do- I’m just wanting advice

I’ve also just changed contraceptive pills to Yasmin as I also have possible PMDD.
I’m on lamotrigine 150mg

I’m wondering if it’s a dose issue - hormones - BPD - wrong meds??? I’m so lost and feel so alone no one gets it.

50 was great but now it’s not and I really am wary of the methylphenidate type now. I much prefer Elvanse I just want help.

Thank you for reading, wishing whoever is reading this happiness, good health and luck🫶🏼

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u/Icy-Target-5172 — 11 days ago
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hey everyone hope you are well!

kinda looking for advice/ similar experiences really,

In July 2025 I got diagnosed with ADHD

In December 2025 I got diagnosed with BPD

December I started Concerta and it was terrible! Just didn’t agree with me I felt NOTHING, not even the side effects of a dry mouth or anything! Just around 7pm I would be on the floor sobbing uncontrollably.

I then changed to Elvanse (I’m still on that) but working on it
20mg- great for a few days then stopped working
30mg- great for a few days then stopped working
40mg - amazing for a couple weeks then nothing
50mg - amazing for a couple weeks then nothing
60mg- good for two days then bad effects such as isolating myself.
So I went back to try the 40 and 50 again and found 50 better - still not 100% so I have 10mg amfexa (can up if need but not sure by how much)

So I’m currently on 50 but struggling
~extreme tiredness
~dip around 7/8pm can’t keep eyes open
~can feel flat
~today it dipped around 12:30pm??
~irritability
~talking feels like a chore
~prefer alone time
~ im here and can talk but don’t want to/ can’t? My eyes burn

I’m finding it so hard on what to do- I’m just wanting advice

I’ve also just changed contraceptive pills to Yasmin as I also have possible PMDD.
I’m on lamotrigine 150mg

I’m wondering if it’s a dose issue - hormones - BPD - wrong meds??? I’m so lost and feel so alone no one gets it.

50 was great but now it’s not and I really am wary of the methylphenidate type now. I much prefer Elvanse I just want help.

Thank you for reading, wishing whoever is reading this happiness, good health and luck🫶🏼

reddit.com
u/Icy-Target-5172 — 11 days ago