u/Michalbe11

I’m a 24F, diagnosed and medicated for about a year now. During the day, my medication works incredibly well for my focus and alertness. However, the nighttime side effects are becoming unbearable, and I need some advice on how to manage them.

Even if I take a single dose as early as 8:00 AM, I cannot fall asleep that night. To make things worse, every time I'm stuck awake, I experience intense hypersexuality. I’m not sure if it’s a direct chemical side effect or just a result of being awake and restless, but it happens every single time.

I’ve already tried three different types of medications with no luck, and my doctor essentially told me there isn't much else to do about these side effects. Because the price I pay at night is so heavy, I've started avoiding my medication altogether.

How do I manage these symptoms?

Are there supplements that will help ?

I really want to stay on my treatment because it helps my daily life so much, but I can't keep living on zero sleep. Any tips or experiences would be highly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 24F, diagnosed and medicated for about a year now. During the day, my medication works incredibly well for my focus and alertness. However, the nighttime side effects are becoming unbearable, and I need some advice on how to manage them.

Even if I take a single dose as early as 8:00 AM, I cannot fall asleep that night. To make things worse, every time I'm stuck awake, I experience intense hypersexuality. I’m not sure if it’s a direct chemical side effect or just a result of being awake and restless, but it happens every single time.

I’ve already tried three different types of medications with no luck, and my doctor essentially told me there isn't much else to do about these side effects. Because the price I pay at night is so heavy, I've started avoiding my medication altogether.

For those who have dealt with severe insomnia or hypersexuality from stimulants:

How do you manage these symptoms?

Do specific bedtime routines, supplements, or sleep aids help you "turn off" the meds?

Should I push my doctor to look into non-stimulants, or is it time to find a second opinion?

I really want to stay on my treatment because it helps my daily life so much, but I can't keep living on zero sleep. Any tips or experiences would be highly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

I’m a 24F, diagnosed and medicated for about a year now. During the day, my medication works incredibly well for my focus and alertness. However, the nighttime side effects are becoming unbearable, and I need some advice on how to manage them.

Even if I take a single dose as early as 8:00 AM, I cannot fall asleep that night. To make things worse, every time I'm stuck awake, I experience intense hypersexuality. I’m not sure if it’s a direct chemical side effect or just a result of being awake and restless, but it happens every single time.

I’ve already tried three different types of medications with no luck, and my doctor essentially told me there isn't much else to do about these side effects. Because the price I pay at night is so heavy, I've started avoiding my medication altogether.

For those who have dealt with severe insomnia or hypersexuality from stimulants:

How do you manage these symptoms?

Do specific bedtime routines, supplements, or sleep aids help you "turn off" the meds?

Should I push my doctor to look into non-stimulants, or is it time to find a second opinion?

I really want to stay on my treatment because it helps my daily life so much, but I can't keep living on zero sleep. Any tips or experiences would be highly appreciated.