Quick underlying information - I am a 54yr old male who was diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago by a licensed professional, with an emphasis on the Hyperactive/Hyperfocus. I went to see a professional only after a relative suggested this was a possibility - which made complete sense. I am very successful in my job, but as expected, I get bored very easily with the mundane and routine tasks that I am not interested in and get hyper focused on those that I do have interest. I always pack my day full to make sure that I am always moving and going and am often feeling like I never accomplish the number of things that I wanted (even though my wife continually tells me that I do more in a day than most people do in a week).
The professional tried a few other meds for me, before settling on Vyvanse and determining that the max dose of 60mg was required and could be handled. I have been taking the Vyvanse for probably about 3 years now, once a day, every day - and have had no adverse side effects from it. I also follow up with my professional every 3 months, and mostly due to Covid, this has been done through an online video call where the professional will mostly just ask me if anything has changed, or if I am feeling anything different/adverse.
I have noticed lately that my ability to focus on anything has become very difficult, and I get distracted or drawn away from whatever I am doing by even the smallest things. The smallest noise, a car driving by, someone walking past, or any other thing that can pull me out of what I am doing. I do remember that when I started taking the meds that I had a feeling of "calmness", or not being overwhelmed by "every little thing" and that I was not pulled away or distracted by every little detail - "squirrel"!!
I also remember that when I started taking the pills, I felt "content", or had the feeling of "I don't care". Not in a bad way as if I didn't care about anything, but in a way that I really didn't care or was worried/stressed about what I had to get done, or if it got done. I was more relaxed you could say. I don't recall having this feeling as of late though and am back to feeling as if i never have enough time, and there are a million things to do, and I can't possibly get them all done in one day.
Nothing else has changed in my life, lifestyle, eating or sleeping habits, and I really don't notice any other adverse side effects. I am just wondering if the Vyvanse is no longer working as it should, or is a change like this normal??
I know the common response is going to be - "You should discuss this with your professional". However, the reason I am seeking other input is that my professional has shown an unwillingness to discuss basically anything with me, and yes, I am considering finding another. Every time in the past that I have brought up a concern or question, wondering if it may be related to the meds/ADHD, she simply responds saying that she could find me a counselor or professional to discuss that with if I would like. Well, I thought that was what she was for?? I can't have a simple conversation with her and ask simple questions requiring only a small discussion or guidance.
So, can anyone tell me if no longer being able to maintain focus as I once was able too when I first started the meds is normal?? There seem to be no other issues that I have noticed, but this may be due to the fact that I was not diagnosed/aware of the ADHD until later in life, and the fact that I had already learned to put systems in place to be able to function and manage my daily life, and the fact that I have an amazing, supportive wife who helps me remember and prioritize things.
Hello. I'm new here. My name is INACIO. I was diagnosed with ADHD in january of this year. I'm 35 years old.
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