TWO BREAKDOWNS IN A WEEK! Concerta XL Vlog - Week 5 - 36mg

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Hi there!
I'm Emily and I had a late diagnosis of Inattentive ADD (a type of ADHD) just two months after my 30th birthday. Finding out I was neurodivergent was scary and exciting, but now I'm ready to start treatment!

In this video, I vlog my eighth week on Concerta, with this being my fifth week on a 36mg dose. I talk about my side effects, benefits and improvements. In this vlog, I ugly cry and get real about rejection-sensitivity and dysphoria. I have not one, but two breakdowns! One of the emotional kind, the other of a more practical variety!

I'm moving house in this vlog too - so watch along to see how I cope with the demands on my executive functions (eg: packing up my house!) and the stress. I do feel like Concerta had some effect, although I am considering increasing my dosage.

Concerta XL is a prolonged/slow/long release stimulant medication (its scientific name is methylphenidate!) used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This medication is sometimes called Ritalin, Daytrana or Focalin - particularly in the US. Other ADHD medications that you might be familiar with are Vyvanse, Dexadrine and Adderall, which are amphetamines, rather than methylphenidates, however, they are all stimulants. This video shows my 6th week on the drug and highlights some of its effects on my mind, mood and body.

I will be continuing a vlog showing my experience with ConcertaXL as I test out my current dose and through the titration period. (Started on 18mg, now taking 36mg).

Whether you're considering starting Concerta XL, have already begun treatment, are curious about ADHD and its links to depression, or are simply looking for some reassurance that you're not alone, this video is for you.

Be sure to say hi in the comments - I'd love to make some new friends in the neurodivergence community, and don't forget to like, share and subscribe for more videos on mental health, ADHD, and related topics!

PLEASE NOTE: I am not a medical professional, this video is for entertainment and anecdotal information only. Always consult your healthcare provider if you are considering taking any medication to make sure it is safe and right for you.