Excellent take. I agree with everything. If I give Claude a function signature, types and a description of what it has to do, 90% of the time it will get it right. 10% of the time it will need some edits or efficiency improvements but still saves a lot of time. Small scoped tasks with correct context is the right way to use these tools.
I have had a few drinks on Ritalin and it feels like the drink doesn't do much. I have read that lots of alcohol can cause heart arythmia with methylphenidate but that's not 1 drink.
My advice would be to be kind to yourself and find what works for you. Being comfortable as an older ADHD person is about creating routines and accommodations that make things easier.
A bird in the hand is as good as two in the bush