Since starting ADHD meds, my partner says I’m ‘less affectionate’ — could side effects be showing up as relationship distance?
After starting medication, I’m more focused but also more quiet and less cuddly, and my partner is taking it personally. Could side effects like appetite suppression, sleep disruption, or emotional flattening create this ‘distance’? How do you sort out whether it’s the medication, the dose, or just an adjustment period?
2025-12-05 02:321086 views
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Valérie GUIMOND
NP
Hello, I do not have the name of your medication, and without a thorough evaluation it can be difficult to properly answer your question. However, in light of your concerns and the side effects you have reported, it appears that this may be the wrong medication or an inappropriate dosage. A reassessment is strongly recommended in order to adjust your treatment plan.
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