"i started concerta when i was in 7th grade. i am now 14 and i started off with 36mg now i am 54mg at first i had a big boost in my grades! i started getting a&#039;s! this year i have been noticing in school that i have been more anxious, depressed, not hungry during the day, and a little bit socially awkward. i am trying to deal with my side effects. i am going to doctor soon about concerta. you are not alone"