I thought I was broken
Hey everyone,
I'm 40 years old and when I was young, like 16-20 I did my fair share of drugs. Although it's been about 20 years since I took any I know for a fact that stimulants work on me. Well, last year I finally started seeing a proper psychiatrist and got diagnosed with multi type ADHD and NT2 narcolepsy. Since then I have run the gamit of simulants and not one of them has had a positive effect for me. I have now been on modafinil, armodafinil, Ritalin, Focalin, Vyvanse, Adderall, and dexidrene. I have tried both the extend release and instant release versions where applicable. I have been on the max dose for narcolepsy or ADHD, whichever one is higher, for all the above. Not one of them have given me a stimulating effect of any kind. I thought there was something wrong with me, like my brain is broken or something. My doctor doesn't know what to do. I just discovered this group and I feel so much better about myself now. I'm going to tell my doctor about all this and see if she will start writing me for brand name only and see if something works. I knew there had to be a reasonable explanation.