How does medication affect your life?

[michael682]

Hello,

Recently I was put on IR adderall, I took 10mg 8am, 20mg 1:30-2pm (depends on when I could get my break at work), and 10mg at 4-5pm.

Before this I was on Vyvanse for a year and stopped taking it due to not feeling myself.

While I was taking adderall I got moody at about 8pm, constant fights with my girlfriend, anxiety, everything under the sun. I decided to stop taking adderall and got my doctor to put me on strattera 80mg once daily. I feel so much less energy and it is so much more difficult to just get up and do stuff. But I know it’s best for me because I get to tense on stimulant medication.

This is to begin a discussion on the topic of how does medication affect your life. Also never be afraid to try a new medication! If it doesn’t feel right (you know and listen to the people around you) talk to your doctor and see what alternatives they recommend.

I was so stressed and busy going task to task in my daily life that I didn’t realize how much the negativity was affecting my personal life.

Sorry for the rant but anyone with ADHD knows this endless typing that had started from just a simple thought. I’m learning to speak up more and step out of my shell.

Hope you all have a happy holiday.

[Samodamn]

Hey! Totally feel this. When I was on adderall consistently I felt less myself, I was less creative/witty and got irritated so easily. I switched to Strattera as well but I found it made me way more sluggish and tired. I started taking nootropic supplements like l-tyrosine, American ginseng, and rhodiola rosea and found I think clearer and focus better without the energy drag. Hope this helps you too!