When I was younger, my parents refused to let me take Ritalin. As a result, I struggled in every area of my life—school, yeshiva, work, and relationships. Later, as an adult, I made the decision to see a psychologist who prescribed Ritalin. Since then, my life has been transformed. I’ve built a successful business and earned significant financial success, and I believe that pursuing this avenue of hishtadlus (effort) may have been what Hashem wanted me to do.
My advice is this: don’t neglect taking care of yourself by avoiding necessary medicine if it can help you. However, always remember that it’s just hishtadlus—ultimately, everything is in Hashem’s hands.