Dazey Days on Ritalin? | ADHD Information

Hi,

I'm 29 years old. Thought I had seasonal depression but it turns out that
I am ADHD and that was the cause of my depression.

I started off taking 10 mg of methylphenidate 3 times a day and it was
alright except around 2 pm every day, I would get crazy yawning spells. I
wanted to crash soo bad. The doctor increased my dosage to 20 mg
because I felt that the dosage was just kind of 'so so' feeling.
20 mg, 3 times a day was great except I still had the 2pm yawning spells.

So, I started taking Metadate (the time released version). 20 mg, 3 times
a day. The yawning spells went away and that intense rush shortly after
taking it was gone, as well.

It's been two weeks on Metadate and everything has been great! I actually
DO things and enjoy it. I get so much accomplished. I feel great. I can
eat normally without pigging out.

Except for the past few days... I've been really tired and down.
Today, I'm kind of 'out-of-it' and my eyes can't really focus. Everything
looks kind of glossy/blurry. I have no motivation to do anything
productive. I don't feel very happy, either - just BLAH. Can't think of any
personal reasons why, either.

Anyone else get like this? Know why? Is it just a spell? ????????
Hi, again!

Well, I wanted to give an update to this... My daze only lasted 3 days and
now, I'm back to normal.

I realized this morning while taking my pill that I am PMSing - so,
wondering if that had anything to do with it...

Guess I'll see if it happens again and take notice when...

Yep!  It is a good idea to note all the other factors in your life when you feel "off" with a med.

I have found that when I start a new med, every strange thing that happens I attribute to the drug. 
"Oh my!  It makes my back hurt!"
"I have an upset tummy from this one!"
"I am soooo tired, this drug is awful!"

I seem to forget  the fact that I work in a hospital and often pick up some new and strange bug every so often.

Orrr that I had 2 margaritas after dance class (and not enough water).

OOOOrrrrr that I am doing some pretty strenuous physical labor before and after work.

I had to learn to go through a checklist before I blame the meds.