57 and given Vyvanse for something else

[Kerickson]

I'm 57 and my doctor prescribed Vyvanse for a neurological condition-not ADD. I have also struggled with severe depression my whole life. I've been on antidepressants for 45 years. I've been feeling pretty good depression-wise for a long time tho. Anyway, I started taking Vyvanse and I realize how I have been slogging around, low energy, low level depressed, unfocused, procrastinating, my whole life. I feel good on Vyvanse. Really good. Normal. This is how normal people feel! I'm floored by this. Doc thinks I was misdiagnosed for 45 friggin years. And we just stumbled upon this by chance. Wow.

[HadEnuf]

It happens. Keep in mind, though, you may get teased for contrasting ‘ADHD’ with ‘neurological disorder’, since it is one. (*chuckle*)

Glad you've found something that really helps you: that's all that truly matters.

[nonapincer]

Hi there. I was also misdiagnosed for 10 years and the Vyvanse helps me a lot, w/disorganization. moods, impulsivity, and focus and concentration. My eyes get tired easily. I am 61, but look much younger. Mindfulness helps, but walking or working out is key for me!

[Userfriendly76]

Samething happened with me; felt like i was reborn. It has opened a whole new world of possibilities for me.

[AMatureGal]

Yep. I’ve been misdiagnosed as with Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder and 8 months ago with ADHD. I do not know how I managed for so many turbulent years. I am the most stable now than I have been in decades. I take Concerta.

[Unicorn51]

Late in life diagnosis... my story too... many years on multiple different antidepressants... never could figure out why they didn’t work all the time... DUH!