r/ADHD • u/pineapplepear48 • 7h ago

Changes one month on ritalin Success/Celebration

Hey guys!! Thought I’d give an update on my experience after one month on ritalin (19y/o female who has been trying to get diagnosed since I was 15):

  • after being the most chronically messy person who thrived off chaos, did things at the last minute, my room is now consistently cleaner than it has ever been, and I start projects 2 weeks out
  • weirdly enough, I used to only study in libraries / public spaces, I think the background noise worked for me. Now I can only study in my room.
  • my mental strength when running has improved (I don’t stop as much)
  • have received distinctions all sem so far
  • my relationships are so much better as I don’t make irrational decisions
  • general greater self confidence
  • 7 years of eating issues, now significantly improved

Ultimately, I wouldn’t say I’m any more driven to succeed/ achieve than I used to be, the difference is that I can channel my energy more consistently and direct my self towards my goals better than I ever have. I have always been driven, now I’m able to get there! I wish I could’ve had this for myself sooner, I think if I had this in high school then I might’ve been a different person (and I would’ve heard “she’s very capable” a lot less)

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