I would really suggest stopping that advise unless you're a medical professional, the long term effects should be considered and attempting to be on a methylphenidate for extended periods of time isn't to be taken lightly due to even obvious and relatively minor effects like increased blood pressure. But, for some people it makes quite a significant and noticeable differences and adding to the stigma of taking a medication by reinforcing that it's non-essential will decrease some folks' quality of life.

Presenting information about the long term effects is good and I, especially, appreciate it - but please don't attempt to judge treatment efficacy when, especially in the realm of neurological disorders, treatment efficacy can vary wildly from case to case.

So please do share your story and invite people to learn, but don't council others.