What to Do When Your ADHD Can't Tolerate Stimulants
You were told these pills would be a magic wand. Instead, they made you feel shaky, anxious, or just plain wrong. It is deeply frustrating when the most common tool does not work for your unique body.
What is it?
Medication sensitivity happens when your nervous system reacts too strongly to drugs that increase dopamine. Your body might process the medicine too fast or your brain may be extra sensitive to the chemical shift.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
Your prefrontal cortex needs a very specific amount of dopamine to focus. For some people, stimulants push those levels too high. This floods the system and triggers the amygdala, which is your brain's panic center. Instead of focus, you get a fight or flight response.
The Action Plan
Track your reactions
Write down exactly how you feel at different times of the day.
Talk to your doctor
Share your log and ask about non-stimulant medication options.
Adjust your workspace
Remove visual distractions to lower the load on your brain.
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