It seems that for me whenever the meds “kick in” I can’t really mask properly anymore which causes undesired social issues with some friends (especially in an outdoor setting like this meme implies). Wondering how many others experience this, and does anyone know why this happens? I haven’t found any good reading on it and the psychs I mention it to just dismiss it.
Very much so. I find when I have taken methylphenidate I can get more done especially chores - but I find myself like wanting to aggressively infodump and write small novels in text at people and I have to actively try to stop myself from just going on and on about various topics. It’s embarrassing because I know there’s steps I should take… gauging interest. Summarizing. Keeping on topic. To talk to nt folks. But… argh. I just want to get the information transmitted so they can process and we can both be on the same page with addressing whatever we’re talking about
I take a stimulant (not concerta), and it doesn’t interfere with my socializing. In fact, it makes me better at socializing because I don’t try to speedrun infodumping anymore. While it is, admittedly, less fun that I don’t eventually end up blabbing about tsunami physics because somebody asked me whether I thought the Bluetooth keyboard was going dead, it means that there’s more actual conversation that happens between myself and others.
That said, my kids both take stimulants. I’ve observed that it effects everyone a little differently, so, I dunno, maybe it is the concerta doing it.
For me, I was a lot better at talking to people before I started ADHD treatment and I’ve noticed if I don’t take my meds that ability comes back. I think it’s because my autism traits are much more apparent now and I now get sensory overload from daily life activities, so it’s just harder for me to deal with people.
Do you mind sharing what you take? I’ve only tried concerta (after trying ritalin) and I’ve also heard that stims effect everyone differently, so one med might be “better” for one person, but not the other.
It might be that I also take clonidine, but that actually seemed to help me a little with the social stuff.