I'm 39 and was diagnosed with ADD just over a year ago. I've been taking Concerta for 9 months. My RX is for 72mg (54 +18) but I find that 72 makes me so focused that any distractions (like someone saying hello to me while I'm working on the computer) make me cranky. So I take 54mg. The Concerta has allowed me to sleep normally for the first time in 20 years, which itself has markedly improved my mental health. I also don't need a nap in the middle of the day and I no longer feel sluggish. But when I first started taking the meds, I actually felt "peppy." Not hyper, just motivated. I am wondering if the peppy part was just my body adjusting to the meds or is everybody else feeling peppy every day? (I realize Concerta is not an amphetamine and I have not tried amphetamines for my ADD because I have anxiety trouble). I have an appt. with my doctor for a meds review but wanted to get some feedback from others since this is all still new to me. Thanks for any input!

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