I am also concerned, to a degree, but the difference in my quality of life is insane. I no longer feel like I'm failing myself and my family. I was forgetful, moody, unmotivated/hyperfocused motivation. I am still working on developing my skills, actively, in therapy, but to say that Adderall hasn't taken me from just surviving to thriving, would be a complete lie. I am more even keel. I don't get as much done in a day as I did on my "peak ADHD" days, but I am consistently crossing things off my brain dump list daily.

I've read some things, but I've been on Concerta for 5 years, 24 mg. I think the side effects of not taking my meds would be worse than what I've read online.

Even with my medication not working well at the moment, it still takes me from not being able to focus at all to being able to remember to drink fluids. It helps me remember to do self care things that I wouldn't remember to do on my own.