McBain,

I took ritalin for the first time (SR) the beginning of last summer. 20 mg, but there wasn't many sides, but it didn't last long at all. My doc moved me to ritalin la 20 mg, and it was a horrible experience. It would help the symptoms, but I would have mood swings, and it would make me feel really shitty throughout the day. When I got out to cali, my new doc put me on Wellbutrin SR for the ADD/Adhd. It made me feel more motivated, but it didn't help with the add symptoms. I felt like I was motivated, but still unable. I then talked my doctor into letting me use adderal xr, and that's what I'm sticking with. It is extremely effective for me, without any sides (other than appetite supression). I have never had sleeping probelms with the stimulants, regardless of the fact that I have suffered from chronic insomnia for over 1.5 years. Anyways, whatever you choose to do, I wish you luck. It's pretty tough to find a drug that works well for you, but just remember not to settle for something that doesn't work well for you.