Tell HN: If you have trouble focusing on projects/meetings, see a psychatrist
A slight semi-tangential&#x2F;related question for OP&#x2F;others who&#x27;ve benefited so much from medication - did you receive any guidance from your doctor on how to use it, or do you use any strategies you figured out yourself?<p>I have been prescribed (generic) methylphenidate, but the doc essentially told me &quot;Take the tablets twice a day, good luck!&quot;. The medication does give me more mental energy, but it&#x27;s much closer to &quot;being on a rollercoaster&quot; where you&#x27;re being flung around than driving a sports car that you&#x27;re in control of. (I haven&#x27;t received any particular guidance&#x2F;therapy etc.)<p>To give an example, if I take my dose when getting ready, I&#x27;m probably going to be focusing too much on moisturizing my face or arranging my bag, rather than using the energy boost to &quot;just&quot; get off my butt and move out. I should probably add that I don&#x27;t have very good structures&#x2F;schedules in place.<p>I really would like to help &quot;tame&quot; the med and would be grateful for any HN&#x27;ers help&#x2F;suggestions!