Why do stimulants sometimes make my thoughts feel too quick”?
On higher doses my thoughts speed up too much. Is that normal?
2025-12-22 21:39298 views
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Tasmiah Rahman
NP
Stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine. At the right dose, this improves focus. At higher doses, it can overstimulate the system, leading to racing thoughts, anxiety, or restlessness.
This does not mean stimulants are wrong for you. It often means the dose or timing needs adjustment.
Side effects are part of fine tuning, not failure.
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2025-12-28 20:44 237 views
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