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.
Yes, increasing the dosage seemed futile because I’d expect the effects to eventually wear off again as well. I didn’t know drug holidays were a thing but I’m seeing my psychiatrist this week and can discuss it with them.