Image: 4 panel Anakin and Padme meme
1st panel: Anakin saying, “We took the ADHD meds so we can focus.”
2nd: Padme happily responding, “I’m excited to catch up on all of these neglected responsibilities.”
3rd: Anakin with a sinister look saying nothing.
4th: Padme with a troubled expression, saying, “We’re going to focus on responsibilities, right?”
Tried methylphenidate and it was like redlining an engine while in neutral. Switching to the Adderall family gave me useful energy I could direct. Stimulants are no longer worth the side effects for me, but they worked for several years.