I’ve been on 20mg of Methylphenidat in the mornings since autumn and would always feel a strong surge of energy and focus hitting ~1h after taking them and carrying me for a couple of hours.

It felt _wonderful. I’d be eager and focused to get tasks done and felt like I could accomplish anything.

But a few weeks ago I noticed the effect was getting weaker. On some days I’d still feel a small boost of energy and concentration but on other days I hardly notice anything.

When I started taking meds I completely cut out caffeine but have gradually started to drink coffee again. Now I notice that I seem to develop a strong craving for caffeine because it provides a noticeable boost, as a substitute for the effect my meds used to give me. But I worry that consuming caffeine regularly could have negative effects on my coronary health.

I’d be curious to hear other people’s experiences in this regard.