Does anyone have any experience with the extended release version of methylphenidate?
Background:
I don't have ADHD, but I have found that regular methylphenidate is very effective at giving me a boost of energy - but only for a few hours at a time. I recently got an extended release formulation to see if I could balance my energy out throughout the day but I'm kind of skeptical about using it long term. It does really really help, but it feels like putting a Ferrari engine in a Chevy Cavalier.....I have more energy but it feels "fake" like if I take advantage of it I'm just going to push myself into a big crash. Does anyone have any similar experiences?
Background:
I don't have ADHD, but I have found that regular methylphenidate is very effective at giving me a boost of energy - but only for a few hours at a time. I recently got an extended release formulation to see if I could balance my energy out throughout the day but I'm kind of skeptical about using it long term. It does really really help, but it feels like putting a Ferrari engine in a Chevy Cavalier.....I have more energy but it feels "fake" like if I take advantage of it I'm just going to push myself into a big crash. Does anyone have any similar experiences?