> On the other hand, if it led to my current situation it's probably one of the worst choices I could have ever made. I hate having massive holes in my memory like this, and being burned out this way is extremely difficult to bear
Considering the timing, have you considered the possibility of long COVID? I ask because the symptoms you describe are not typically associated with ADHD stimulants, but definitely are typical of post-viral syndromes [1].
I have considered it, but in proper ADHD fashion I completely forgot to follow up. Thank you for the reminder that I should go get tested for that while I am still on my medical leave
Considering the timing, have you considered the possibility of long COVID? I ask because the symptoms you describe are not typically associated with ADHD stimulants, but definitely are typical of post-viral syndromes [1].
[1] https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2426874122