• AddLemmus@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    It does feel too good to be true. But I suspect that, while the intended regulation of neurotransmitters in the prefrontal cortex may not diminish too much, other effects of the stims, e. g. on the vegetative system, which cause much of the rush, are just like recreational drugs - they’ll fade unless the dosage is increased more and more.

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      12 hours ago

      I’ve been on ADHD meds twice before now and I can confirm that the euphoria, “everything is amazing” feeling wears off after the first week or so, but the ability to relax and focus never go away, and that’s what I was referring to.

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        4 hours ago

        I’m still getting “high” 9 months in, but suspect it’ll be the same soon. Also, it’s more like a coffee-rush than recreational drug at this point, but it gets the job done.