Medication can be amazing but it can also take a lot of trial and error, I never could find a med that worked for me but I've heard that many others have.. it just takes seeing how your body reacts

All the horror stories I heard were kids who parents didn’t properly listen to their kids. If you’re an adult and in control of taking the medication there’s really a pretty low chance of a bad experience. If you don’t like it: just don’t take it. Stimulants work immediately so there is no need to wait for a build up to see if it works.

I personally didn't like meds when I took them but that doesn't mean you won't. I do tend to you more focusing toys like fidget cubes and stuff like that.

I take methylphenidate. It does help me focus, which is good. Unfortunately it also brings me down. On weekends I don't take so I can be up moving around and fun self.