"i was diagnosed with add at the age of 30, ritalin has changed my life and i&#039;m not sure i could function as an independent adult without it at this point. i am now able to make goals and follow through with them, my mood is more stable, i look forward to waking up in the morning again and it doesn&#039;t affect my appetite too much. you do need to make sure you find your dose for optimal results. i feel vyvanse works better but is too expensive for me at this time and it takes away my appetite and keeps me up too late."