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Congratulations on having clarity when it comes to diagnosis! I hope it's helpful to have a name for the beast.
What you are describing sounds like a pretty typical response to stimulants for someone with ADHD - you feel calmer rather than more wired. The silence can be deafening at first... I remember sitting there thinking "what now?" I'm not sure how long it took me to get used to it - I remember loving the feeling of inner calm almost immediately. I felt way more focused, and like I could prioritize and order things in my head, which I cannot do without meds. I could "map out" my entire day in my head, which was unheard of before.
Keep in mind that this dose may not be a therapeutic dose for you (that's a dose that takes away symptoms to the point where they are completely gone or barely noticeable), and you may need to go up or even change meds. I just want you to have realistic expectations that the first med you try may not be exactly right. Here's hoping that you find what works fast!
Thanks for the kind words! I have a feeling I may need to go up a dose or change/add meds. It's still messing with my blood pressure and I'm noticing the inner calm part less. It's been giving me weird aches and pains, though. And My sleep is fucked up. I'm still trying to figure this out both internally and practically.
Best of luck - medications are hard to figure out!