"in early elementary school i was diagnosed with adhd. it&#039;s not common for females to have it. i started on ritalin. it helped, but i stopped taking it in high school because i was worried about the stigma. in university i took it off and on. after graduating, i took it only during major changes because it helped me cope, but i never wanted to rely on it. now i&#039;m trying to get my career going in the field i want to be in and i&#039;m stressed out of my mind. i have anxiety and my family doc is concerned i&#039;m going through depression. i&#039;m back on concerta and have been for a few days. it is the 18mg dosage, but while i feel a bit more focused, sadly i feel more focused on my emotions. hopefully when i move up to 27mg i will be less forgetful and anxious."