How ADHD Medication Changed My Life: 2 Months on Vyvanse (Elvanse)
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Sharing my experience after two months of taking the ADHD stimulant medication Vyvanse (Elvsanse) and how it changed my life. We're looking at weight control, fitness, health, focus, impulsivity, mindfulness, relationships, and more!
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00:00 ADHD Medication
00:25 Weight, Health & Fitness
02:16 Focus
04:00 Prioritizing
04:40 Decision Making
05:10 Impulsivity
05:40 Mindfulness
07:18 Relationships
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As one who takes this medication one of the biggest mistakes is thinking that you don’t need to take care of the other facets of your life apart from mental state. When the medication is used in congruente to healthy life habits the effects are far more beneficial.
I agree! Working out has helped me so much already, it works even better ☺️
I just cried at the thought of being able to move my body regularly and taking care of myself and getting myself fit without it being such an energy eater to even get a bit of motivation to actually follow through. Same with having the energy to actually follow through with cooking fresh meals regularly. Those are the things that really really could improve my life so much on an everyday basis. It‘s so hard to come out of a depressive episode and still not being able to do it all. I‘m waitlisted for a diagnosis and I hope it starts soon. I really do need the help. It‘s such a burden to not be able to live your life how you want to live it.
I feel you so, so much! There is hope and it does get better! If you would like an hour or two of coaching or extra help (on a donation basis) feel free to send me an e-mail (link is in the description)! I hope you are doing well and I wish you sooo many good things and success to come!
@@AntoniasUniverse Hiii Antonia, before medication you where depressed or not ? thank you
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@@Manuelitto03are you any better now
I’ve been on this medication for about 6 weeks and I find many similarities to you. One thing that is something I’m going through is questioning my identity. All my life I’ve been known as wacky or chatty, life of the party, a risk taker, rebellious etc. Now looking back, I can see so much was my ADHD. And some life choices didn’t end well.
I’m feeling quite frozen right now, for how to move forward because all the millions of things that I thought I was interested in are not resonating right now. I feel calm, quiet and settled. It’s been a lifetime of feeling like I’m rushed and busy and anxiety with that, so now what? I still want to achieve things and have interests, but I feel that the things I used to pursue were mostly based around self help coz I was looking for answers and I didn’t know the question!!
Dont over think it, drop what doesnt interest you and find nee things. Main thing is you being happy and the clutter in your head settling.
Read The Science of Stuck by Britt Frank!!!
Take it one day at a time! You have clarity and calm for the first time ever and other people have had this their whole lives. We don't need to instantly know where to take things from here, all we need to do is to create space in our hearts and listen to what feels right and how we feel that we want to proceed. I relate to you more than you know, and 8 months into medication I'm still just figuring things out!
It’s almost like once you leave a unhealthy toxic relationship into a healthy relationship. It takes so much time getting used to what is healthy and really being in it.
I feel that this medications makes me feel sad.
I've been taking stimulants for 10 years now that 28. I'm recently starting to appreciate how much it really helps me . Especially with motivation
I just started Vyvanse and I realized I was able to watch this whole video without looking at the comments or my mind wandering!!
Amy, I feel you! It's the little things that are really the most mind-blowing difference!
I am watching this while reading comments and stuck in a scroll hole with massive executive dysfunction. 🙈 I am on Concerta and have found no benefits other than binge eating less. My doctor has suggested Vyvanse so fingers crossed it works better for me.🤞
This made me giggle... as I am listening to the video, scrolling through comments, mind wandering in all sorts of directions
I was prescribed Vyvanse today, and will begin my journey with it tomorrow morning. Very curious to see how it will go 🌿
This channel is a gold mine. I am learning so much that is relevant to me. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video. It gives me hope.
I am going through the diagnosis process and I have very mixed feelings about meds. But the positive stories about having a more quiet mind, being able to control one's focus and impulsivity and so on makes me so hopeful. I've been suffering for over 30 years wondering why I felt like an alien. And nobody understood how insanely hard I had to work just to achieve normal everyday tasks. I really hope medication will help me at least a little bit, so I can get out of the "just try harder" and then burnout- cycle.
Thank you for sharing too! I had so many mixed feelings myself and I have to tell you - if it works for you and you like it, absolutely nothing else matters! I promise you are not the only alien around and there is so much hope out there!
Hi again! I've been diagnosed and started meds a couple of weeks ago! Sadly, I have yet to see the Vyvanse make any difference in my ADHD symptoms. But at least I don't have any side effects. I'm currently on 50mg and I seriously wonder if there is anything in the capsules sometimes 😆 I still can't get started on tasks that I should do. I still get super distracted and loose hours doing pointless stuff, and I still can't keep a thought in my head long enough to do anything about it.
I'm really surprised because I for sure expected to notice a difference on 50mg. My doc said we should try 70 if I still don't function better in a few days but I'm scared. What if the highest dose does nothing? Like, what is wrong with me.
@@jrr2045maybe you need different drug
I’ve just started vyvanse, low dose. So far it’s just… brought a feeling of calm. Feeling settled. Distractions don’t completely disrupt my flow. I hadn’t realised, but when I was working, my brain was revving at top speed. Now it just… doesn’t. And that switching between tasks thing? Yes. Wow. Stillness. Relief.
I came to this video hoping to hear how it works for hobbies. I’ve had such a hard time starting or sticking to personal tasks. You mentioned exercise - but it was something you were doing before, right? Have you successfully done stuff you always wanted to, but never did?
All of these are so spot on with what I’m noticing! I would snack 24/7, not be able to do physical things like even standing to do the dishes, go to the store for cat litter, or listen to my boyfriend without thinking about what I’m going to say in the middle of the conversation 😂 the internal dialogue has become just common thoughts not me talking to me in my head. This has changed my life. I was always told these were because of anxiety so I was prescribed anxiety medication which I do take since I do have anxiety but it never solved the core issues. Vyvanse has helped my anxiety 70% since I no longer stress over the simple things I have to get done. I always say if you are stressing about something, do what ever you can to solve it. If you do that then try to breath and accept where things are. Being able to just clean my house or shower without debating when I’ll have the energy to stand that long is a god send.
What an amazing thing to read! Thank you for sharing and giving others hope too!
My doctor started me on the lowest dose of Vyvanse to make sure I wasn’t getting any headaches (I’m now on 20 mg, waiting to increase after the holidays), and even though I can tell this dose is not enough for me, I’m so surprised at how I can relate to being more calm and being a lot more out of my bubble than usual. feeling calm was so unusual for me that I actually fell asleep during the “peak” of it on my first day.
Yes, the calmness, it is divine!!! One of the best feelings in the world just having a silent mind is..
This was so helpful and I related to a lot of your symptoms, as someone who is seeking a diagnosis currently. Thank you, you're a great communicator!
Good luck, Olivia and thank you so much!!
Holy sh... this is such a hopefull video for me. I've been taking anti-depressants for the last year and still haven't managed to have any sort of consistency in my life. I changed mental health professional last month because honestly the previous one didn't really listen to me and i never felt like she actually cared.
Last week or so i've been watching many videos related to ADHD and oh boy... every symptom/issue/problem i read/heard about, checked almost every item in my list. Watching this and other videos about how medication can help turn your life around gives me a lot of hope. Thank you.
People, this is really important. It's difficult to do, but it's essential that you feel a real exchange and interest from your mental health professional. If it doesn't work, consider going to someone that's been recommended by a person who's criteria you can trust. Your time and energy is precious and you have every right to go to someone that actually makes a positive difference in your life.
Hey, wow! I feel you so much!!
I would love to help you out if you need it. I do coaching for ADHD humans like myself and maybe we could do a session or two to see if I can help you in any way. I'm not saying this to make money either, I work on a donation basis where the coachee decides what (if anything) they can afford to pay me. I'm just saying this because there's a lot of things I would love to write to you, but it would be such a huge wall of text! If you would like to call for an hour or two, send me an e-mail (link in the description).
Other than that (if you don't feel the need to) I would juust likek to tell you that you deserve to find a proffessional that fits your needs and that those do exist! Things get better and it's so important to keep the faith. If it works, it works and it doesn't matter what anybody thinks about medication or ADHD. Meds can be life changing!
I wish you the best and I hope you're doing well!
I want to hear an update dude! Are you taking antidepressants and a stimulant?
@@ratherragid3046 Hi! I talked about it with my doctor. For now my psiquiatrist increased my dose, and im quite better. Anxiety affects attention dramatically too. And my antidepressant is also prescripted for anxiety related depression. So i'm doing better. I need to keep evaluating my moods and process this next months
@@juezna that's awesome dude. I would talk to them about doing a genetic test. They'll see which meds work best for you. I recently got one and not only found out the antidepressant if been taking for ten years isn't great for me, but I found out I have a gene mutation that prohibits my body from creating serotonin. So I am taking a supplement that creates it, and man alive.... World changer. Anyways fight the good fight dude.
Awesome video. I just started Vyvanse!! So happy to hear it’s been working for you
Thank you!! I hope you are doing well!!
Thank you for this information! I started fhe med yesterday and am looking forward to seeing these changes.
Hey, that's awesome, I really hope it works good for you too! Good luck!
This is a really helpful video! I am so glad you made it
Thank you!! That's really good to hear ❤️
Beautiful expression of experience. Thanks
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you for your kind and supportive words
Your video is an amazing representation of what a great impact adhd medication can have😄
Thank you! For those who are wondering if it's worth it, I really wanted this story to be out there as well
So good, thank you Antonia..
Thank you too! I wish you happy holidays!
What's miraculous to me is that you are able to make a video like this. The level of organization, complexity of tasks the number of stills, screen captures etc, ... this is impossible for me. I can't wrap my head around how you do that with ADHD. Even on meds (Concerta, just started 10 days ago), I can't see myself being able to do this. Grateful for your videos though - especially on the apps!
Your videos, presentation..and niche is very very helpful 🙂
Thank you so, so much! I'm really glad to help!
I just took my elvanse 2 hours ago. What the fuck, my brain is quiet. Im not used to it so its almost feel scary. I can talk to people and hear what that are saying. And this is just my first day.
Welcome! I'm so happy for you and I know exactly what you mean, it's amazing and it only gets better!
Isn't it great 🤗
Thanks...good info. Going through the process of being tested now in my 40's
Thank you, and I wish you the best, Rob! Hopefully it will all go well and you will finally get the help you need!
Well... I started meds two days ago and scatter brain was gone and I feel focused. Now to find the right dose.
just started this for ADHD and Binge Eating! im excited
I wish you the best of luck and please be patient and positive, things really improve with time!
I'm due to start elvanse on monday, thank you for sharing
That's mad me too. Start Monday after ages of waiting and appointments.. Best of luck with yours 👍
That's amazing and I'm so happy for you! Make sure you eat and drink, skip on the coffee and try to take the meds as early as you can. Wish you luck!!
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you!
Hi. Great video - thank you! I’m curious about what you said about writing & planning. I’ve never connected that with ADHD, but I do this a lot. Would you be willing to explain more of what that looked like for you? It might help me to understand more.
Hey! I feel like every ADHD person I meet tends to be meticulous about writing and planning because it just feels like life is constantly too much otherwise. We just need to have those more "hard constraints" to be able to find some form of structure in life. I feel like other people do this too, but in their heads, whereas our heads are just too full to keep a coherent daily plan in mind. I hope that helps!
I didn't think i'd relate to this video as much as i did, about how you describe yourself
It's nice to know there's someone who feels the same way out there! Thanks for sharing!
diagnosed a couple of weeks ago at 34. Caved after 2+ years waiting and went private. Took my first dose of Elvanse (20mg) an hour ago. Wish me luck x
Any update? I'm one day in
Very interesting videos thank you. I’ve recently started on Elvanse and am keen to know anything you’d like to share on titration, med holidays or med tolerance.
Thanks again!
Those are amazing topics! I can't wait to film a bunch of videos about all of that, there's so much to say and not that many people sharing their experience in video form :) Thank you for the ideas!
So I've been taking 60mg for about 6 months now. And I agree with most of your video! You lay it out very well and I can see your passion behind it. You are obviously bright and engaging!
My background:
I grew up with teachers begging my parents to treat me for ADHD. But that never happened. I thought I grew out of it, but yeah.... Being a 33 year old sole provider of a wife and two toddler boys, one of which has cancer, will painfully make you aware that it doesn't!
Where I agree:
1. I'm much better at making lists.
2. The amount of motivation is insane.
3. I actually have the energy to do things.
4. The desire to actually pay attention.
5. Having ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME. I cannot believe this is what everyone else experiences! (I've tried not taking it a few times now, and I can only last one day because I want my brain to shut up)
6. I have read books cover to cover consistently for the first time in my life.
7. I can actually have a complete conversation (with people, myself, and God).
There are a LOT more....
Where I disagree:
1. Anxiety. The amount of anxiety I feel for the first two hours is honestly troublesome.
2. Hyperfocus. Though I can actually finish tasks, I find it hard to switch when necessary.
3. Anger. This is obviously another symptom of ADHD, but it's worse.
4. You didn't say it was a magic pill, I got the impression it was in parts of the vid. I STILL have a hard time focusing, fighting impulsivity, and taking initiative.
With those in mind, I also have GAD, MDD, and CPTSD. So my experience is probably different from others.
Honestly I think it's expected that with the sorts of disorders you have, ADHD medication won't help with the overlapping symptoms. Stimulants are designed to do something very specific, and if it isn't the cause for some of the symptoms, they will remain. Especially when it comes to anxiety and anger. I'm glad the medication helps you in so many areas though!
Hey, thank you for sharing your points and your story! I'm really sorry that you are dealing with so many things all at once, but I'm also incredibly proud of how amazingly you have coped with it so far! You are inspirational for sure!
Please note that I had some anger issues when I wasn't sleeping and taking care of my body properly, because the medication ended up being too much on such days. If you ever feel that way, take it down a notch! I have never had the anxiety that you speak of in the morning, but I suspect that might also be an indication to listen to your body and work on your fitness, diet, hydration, sleep, and possibly a lower dose. I know that sounds like a lot, but it really works, I promise.
.. and most of all: hang in there! You are a great support for your family and anyone in your position is bound to have a hard time. You have all these other things going on too with GAD etc. so the way you feel is absolutely valid and understandable!
Hey man, hope you read this...please lower your dose, I had increased to 60 mg and literally the symptoms increased as unable to switch tasks and going down rabbit hole and the anger is sort of rage not good for those around, maybe work with 50 mg or as I do 40 mg pill and I distribute another 40 mg in 4 parts and take 10 mg sort powder mixed in water sort of like the 50 mg per day total, except the 10 mg will be slow release. The meds are different to everyone, and if increased can be like none taken or worse...in my case, once I was in my thoughts I wouldn't let others interrupt without making it a big deal. I also started taking Gaba 2 hr prior to sleep, and omg the sleep is amazing!
It's quite bitter sweet finally finding a solution to be productive everyday and create a better quality of life but without it, its like being in a huge slump. Its better than nothing and it works wonders for me and my well-being. It is just a shame I might have to rely on vyvanse for the rest of my life since it's the only guaranteed way I can keep things stable in life
Give yourself grace. I’m severely asthmatic. Was diagnosed at 2 weeks old, and have been on inhaled steroids since I was 9. I’m 44. No one would tell me to feel shame for being dependent on those for my physical health. Our mental health is the same. I’m on Wellbutrin and Vyvanse for my ADHD, and the only thing I’m sad about is not being diagnosed earlier.
@@TheRonnieaj thanks for this xx
@@TheRonnieajthank you for this kind message
Ich hatte auch meine ADHS/ADHD Diagnose vor Wochen. Bin gespannt wie es weitergeht! Deine Videos helfen mir 🙃
Lieben Gruß aus 🇩🇪
Ich wünsche dir das Schönste für die Zukunft und ganz viel Erfolg!! Es wird besser!
Ich habe zuerst Methylphenidat ausprobiert (Medikinet Adault) aber ich hatte selbst bei einer niedrigen Dosierung sehr starke Nebenwirkungen (verstärkte Ängste, Antriebslosigkeit, Gelenkschmerzen, Rebound -> totale Schläfrigkeit,) irgendwie habe ich mich wie ein Roboter gefühlt & nicht einen wirklichen Zugang zu mir & meinen Gefühlen gehabt.
Der Arzt meinte bei Stimulanzien brauchen wir nicht weiter gucken (so seine Erfahrungen).
Es gibt Menschen, zu denen zähle ich, die sehr empfindlich sind + eine genetische Disposition haben.
Bin mittlerweile auf Atomoxetin (Strattera) eingestellt. Es geht mir schon besser damit.
Es hat nicht so diese ON/OFF-Wirkung aber ich merke es trotzdem, es ist schön sanft 👌
Was man haben muss ist, Geduld, Geduld, Geduld.
Es ist alles ein Prozess, ausprobieren & Erfahrungen sammeln…
Lieben Gruß & kommt alle gut durch die Feiertage!
Tim aus HB 🙏
@@WOODIII885 Danke für das Teilen, Tim! Sehr, sehr wichtige Erkentnisse! Ich bin so froh, dass du endlich ein bisschen Wirkung festellen konntest und hoffe sehr, dass alles nur besser wird in der Zukunft!
Hi. Thank you so much for sharing. I identify a lot with the issues you had prior to medication. I was on Vyvanse for a while and didn't notice all this wonderful changes you mention, but I might have been in a very small dosage (25-30 ml). Do you have a video on your journey to finding the right dosage for you? What was your final dosis?? Thank you very much.
Hi! Thank you for sharing, your comment is very useful because I'm actually filming an updated video about this tomorrow. I will try to address your comment as best as possible BUT I will say that it takes a different amount of time for everybody and I'm someone who already experimented a lot with self-improvement before starting. Definitely don't give up if you don't feel like you are where you want to be yet! Another good thing to mention is that more is not always better, I've read that a higher dose might actually cause you to develop more tolerance or otherwise influence you too much to the point where you don't feel your usual self and in control. Your experience might differ, but definitely take your time and keep experimenting!
My primary struggle is at the end of the day when the medication wears off and then suddenly I feel extremely Benji. What has your experience been with the evenings?
Hi, Antonia. I’ve been having insomnia from vyvanse and haven’t been taking it consistently because of this. Do you think you could talk about your experience with insomnia and sleep on vyvanse? Thank you so much, you’re so helpful and such an inspiration.
Hey! Thank you so much!
Ok, thank you so much, I appreciate it!!!@@AntoniasUniverse
Iam a 47 old woman from Danmark. I JUST startet micro dosing with Psilocybin and I have never been so well medicatet, I am at owace, doing my things orderly, no procastionation and my ADHD really is backing off. Prior to this I had elvanse and Attentin: just got me irriteret on my love ones. So plase try Micro dosing, I regret not doing it years ago.
Wow, I'm so happy for you!!! Congratulations!
the pet in the background!!!!
Her name is Lia! She's super lazy 😁
Compulsive planning. Oh. Didn't know this was an ADHD thing but I certainly do it.
Yep! And here I thought this made me the most neurotypical.. in fact I'm just out here noting down to breathe and drink water just in case I forget 😃
ADHD meds caused me to develop Hppd ... which has been the worst experience of my life - if you’re nervous about meds like I was, take your gut feeling seriously
Definitely do all the checks the doctor recommends before! I'm sorry that this happened to you :( I shared it in a different video, but I had to do a whole bunch of health tests before I got meds. I hope you're better now!
What is Hppd?
@@AntoniasUniverse Thank you for replying to my comment. I'm glad meds are helping you. I just felt very pressured to try them. I was encouraged by a lot of people in my life & lot of adhd influencers who they've worked for. I went to a great doctor but I don't think he monitored my side effects nearly enough. I must have a delicate brain because I've never done any recreational drugs at all -not even weed- but I now have constant hallucinations/ visual disturbance and depersonalization and it's been 3 months since I've taken the medication. I used to think having ADHD was hard, but that was a blessing compared to what meds have done to me.
@@Anonymous-fj2uo Hallucination perception persistence disorder. Its rare and unlucky but can be caused by amfetamines
@@nh7939 have you ever done any psychedelics? Or is it purely from vyvanse? And what type of HPPD have you experienced?
I feel like less on the surface thoughts is a really good replacement for me and thoughts that I consider serial
is it totally fine to run/do sports while the mediaction is active? i read some stuff that it might be not "good" for your heart and stuff? so some people do it "before they take the medication" ?
I'd say it probably depends on your body and current lifestyle.
I have a very low blood pressure so the meds rarely give me heart palpitations or something, but if I do too much coffee and sports, things start to feel different. For some people the threshold for what they are able to do might be lower or higher, so it's good to listen to your body.
I found a kind of balance in doing sports in the evenings when the meds are trailing off, because it's easier on the heart and it gives me a second little boost of focus and mood. It might work differently for you though, maybe you feel no difference at all.
You can try and see where your boundaries lie and if you feel any discomfort and irregular heart sensations, you'll know it's too much. Definitely ask the doc too!
I’m happy for you. I’m on 60mg and 30mg of Strattera. I can honestly say I have no measurable benefits from it. My brain fog continues to handicap me. Struggling even trying to formulate words in this post.
strattera is the WORST. don't let these stimulant phobic docs force you into taking that garbage. stimulants are first line for a reason.
I had the *worst* brain fog on Strattera. I tried to stick it out because I know it takes quite awhile to be effective, but the brain fog was becoming debilitating. Definitely wasn't the med for me.
Hey! Please don't give up! Maybe you need to take care of yourself a little extra to help the meds work, but maybe you also just need to try different meds! Things don't work the same for everyone, and you definitely deserve to try at least a few times before giving up!
Go down on dose, more is not better in this case, it's not Adderall that makes all people even no ADHD to have that focus, for Vyvanse it took me 7 months to understand right dose, after taking notes on my energy level throughout the day 🙂 and once that understood, now I see how meds alone won't do the trick, we need cerebral excercise daily and right difficult along with the understand of task positive neural networks (the times when all negative thoughts hit) that moment must be directed towards just about anything in present, till one is able to start directing it towards mission but first just being present is the goal! Good luck, we gotta hammar this thing down along with all the naysayers ;)
@@rattiemomma things aren’t going well for me. I relapsed on sept 2nd after 3.5 years of being clean and sober. I need to stop I know.
I was recently put on 30mg of Vyvanse. It makes me very tired, not really motivated, and sometimes I noticed my emotions become irregulated. I noticed a slight increase in focus but it doesn't last long. I don't mind that it controls my eating habits, I've struggled with my weight for a long time now and I don't mind if it helps me lose weight. I don't have a very healthy relationship with food. I'm thinking about asking my psychiatrist for a boost in the dosage, I read online that it's possible if the dose is too low for the individual then it's possible that these side effects are not uncommon to experience, where as it becomes also possible that the desired therapeutic effects won't happen compared to taking a higher dosage where the desired therapeutic effects become more likely to be achieved and possibility of experiencing negative side effects decline. However, each individual in different, but personally I feel like this is my case. I've had ADHD since I was 7, quit taking medication when I was 14. I just not decided to get back on it.
If you skip a day, do you notice that you sleep a lot that day or feel really down?
You made soo much good points. I just got my referral and waiting for my assessment tonget my meds. I just had a psychiatrist send me an assessment from when I was in grade 4... the results were insane and im very eligible haha
People need to be more careful after being on antidepressants anxiety and bipolar stimulants for over 20 years I developed other conditions. Being on a lot of medications can just make you worse ik from experience. I got gastroparesis from all the medications .
How do you deal with people who knew you prior to medication and now notice you on meds and act different towards you in a bad way, or just people in public that you now notice may have bad intentions, whereas in the past, you were not able to notice these things? Do they bother you, or do you have a strategy to deal with problematic people. I would like to know any suggestions. Thanks.
hello! Not sure if you'll see this. I started Vyvanse 20mg, 2 weeks ago. I feel sleepy most days. The first 3 or 4 days were AMAZING. I believe my dosage is too low. I was previously on Adderall 20mg. Is this normal? Thanks in advance!
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Hi can I ask what dosage you’re on now? I started vyanse 2 months ago and was increased quickly in 10mg increments from 30-60mg. Have you found the right dose with little side effects? Do you feel it has helped with most of your symptoms?
I took my first dose Vyvanse today 20mg but it’s giving only mild effect with only lasting for an hour or so. It improved my confidence little bit..I felt less emotional negative…that it..
Maybe you need a higher dose
OH MY HEAVENS! AS A FORMER ST JOHN AMBULANCE CADET > OFFICER > LEADER I DID NOT KNOW HE WAS BURRIED/REMEMBERED SO TERRIBLY AND TRAUMATIC!
Enjoy the honeymoon phase. Very soon you will develop tolerance against it and you have to increase the dosage or it won’t work. If I was you, I would only stick to two doses a week, maybe one on Monday and one on Wednesday. This way you won’t get used to it and you can benefit from it for much longer. Take Magnesium and whey protein. They’ll help a lot.
Thank you for the tips! My friend has been on it since childhood and she still feels it very much, so I hope I can reap the same benefits :)
@Nicholas Millington Did you tap into her meds though? 😜 Do whatever you like mate. Good or bad it’s all yours 👍
@Blue Dream 1206 I guess it takes months to figure out your dose and that means taking down notes how you feel at least twice daily lol and many won't do that, once I did that and was able to compare, knowing your right dose is the trick not really switching to other meds, I asked my doc for switch she encouraged me to stay on this since this is not so much direct stimulant and work towards finding right dose and dose increase is by 10 mg, and I need 5 mg to add to what I have so I just take 10 mg mixed in water slow release and similar effects to five essentially, tricky huh 😂
i just need to find someone in a country where they can get this stuff easy and pay them to send me a boat load! I'm convinced i have adhd and am 30. But getting prescribed adhd meds here (as an adult especially) in the UK is apparently like a 4 year thing! It takes years for them to even get the ball rolling! It takes forever. I desperately want to try it so that i can essentially diagnose myself! (see how it makes me feel and go from there).
Chris, believe you can take back control, because you can, before you worry too much about getting the medication. Trust me when I say I know how hard it is. I went as extreme as ayahuasca in Peru to try to figure out control. Today I’m proud of my sporadic brain functions, because I’m a whole lotta fun to the sane minded lol. I don’t eat sugar, white flour, anything from a can, I love kick boxing, breath work, and limited screen time. I was fat and smoked a year ago.
You can do this! It’s hard, but worth it.
You’re worth it!!
I relate so much to your experience, Christie!! I also stopped eating the crappy food and worked on so many new techniques and it helped so much! You can do at least quite a bit better with all of these, but it still really helps to advocate for yourself and not just get medication, but ADHD therapy with someone who will understand and support you. To be honest, the meds are only a help for you to apply those techniques anyway, they can't magically change anyone, so it's good to start from inside yourself. Greetings!
Hey Chris! Pleas, please advocate for yourself and try anything possible to get to a psych earlier. I had to call 50 different ones (different cities too) and even asked my doctor for an emergency medical referral. I managed to shorten the time from about a year to four months until I could see a psych. Try anything you can, because it's worth it, but don't take medication without a prescription :( This is still serious chemistry, and it's important to have your progress monitored by a professional. Maybe a different medication is that one that will work for you? You never know. So, ADVOCATE! Believe me, it's worth it, even if you don't have ADHD, seeing a psych will be really revealing and helpful.
That's so sad. In Brazil you can get it kinda easily and even paid by Public healthcare
If you're in England, you can request to be referred to a private clinic via Right to Choose if there's more than an 18 week wait for non-urgent treatment. I was given a 4 year estimate, so I went on a RtC list, with the wait reduced to 10 months (in the end I got seen after 9 months when the NHS service contracted their assessments & titration out to a private provider). Speak to the GP about referral - once accepted, you can get the RtC transfer sorted (which you have a RIGHT to!)
I’m 36 and was diagnosed last year. I’ve been taking vyvanse for almost a year increased dosage overtime to now 70mg and I’m still stuck overthinking everything, overly ambitious but not producing anything, avoiding certain things such as simply sitting down to make effective plans/schedules/lists (etc), getting lost in RUclips videos, putting off tasks until the last minute. No appetite, losing my curvy shape. But I do have more energy. However, It’s so disappointing & overwhelming to be stuck in my own head even with meds. That tells me that it’s not the meds, it’s me but on the other hand I wonder if a different type of med would help.
Maybe you're taking too much? For me 50 was too much for a while and it really had a negative effect. Now it's fine, but for a few weeks I really declined.. Anyway, one of the best things that help me when I'm as stuck as you (and this happens often, it's an ongoing battle!!) is to write a tiny list of things I absolutely need to do on paper and then set a timer for 10 minutes to work on each one. e.g. 10 minutes of tidying, 10 minutes of studying etc. and then STOP when 10 minutes are over. It really works, because doing 1% is better than nothing! Also, if that doesn't work for you that day, maybe you need to embrace your downs and just order some nice food, make a good drink and burrito down on the couch for a few days. Once you gather your strength you can take a shower and try the list thing again. This happens for me at least twice a month for a day or two. It's completely normal!
Wow 70mg is a lot! I bet your days off of it is like hitting a train. How is your blood pressure or heart rate?! How is the dopamine impact on you? Have you lost interest in hobbies? Have you became easily agitated? 70mg is a lot
You could ask your doc to try different meds if you truly feel dissatisfied with the current one? Some meds work better with some people and others work better with other people. Good luck! It can take a while to figure all of this out but that’s okay and part of the process :)
So relatable! I've been taking 60mg for at least six months. How is your sleep? I always had issues so I think being on such a high dose was helpful but also burned me out. I also had sleep apnea (enlarged turbines, not overweight so was more difficult to get treated and CPAP didn't help). If sleep is an issue/never feeling rested that could be interfering with the effectiveness of your meds - most certainly. It's only been a few months for me but I have found that it is REALLY helpful to vary how much I'm taking - I get my meds via 40mg and 20mg pills. And following my Dr's suggestion I skip one day all together - usually I have some coffee. I've found that doing all of that has begun to make a difference. I am feeling less overwhelmed, ambitious, etc and able to break things down and do them. Also I am building in more accountability structures into my life, which is very important. And developing systems that work for me - Bullet journaling, printing templates from canvas that I put into a binder, etc. Wishing the best! I know how frustrating it is!
I just started a low dose of vyvanse yesterday (20mg) and I haven’t yet had any noticeable changes. I know it is different for everyone but I’m curious about what dosage you started with, and when you felt a difference.
These should work almost immediately (within one hour). Are you 100% sure you were properly diagnosed?
Unlike other medication, stimulants won't "build up" in your body over time, so if you haven't felt any difference with Vyvanse yet, you probably won't feel it.
Hopefully you have felt it by now, but it does help to try this when you are otherwise rested and well taken care of, too! It works much better for me when I take care of myself more. I started on 10mg for a day or two, then 20 for a day or two, then 30 for a few months.
It’s been interesting! I didn’t immediately feel different, but have found much more focus over the past month, spending consecutive hours focusing on one project! I recently had my dosage increased to 30 mg. Makes tons of sense that proper sleep makes a difference too.
@@folklore.fibres Glad it works out for you! Started a few days ago as well, unfortunately dexamphetamine isn't available in my country so I'm stuck with methylphenidate, and the effect is a bit weird. My mind gets a lot calmer, but at the same time my body goes crazy and I feel the physical effects of anxiety without actual mental anxiety. It's so weird. Might have to do with heart rate as it has raised significantly. My psychiatrist prescribed me separate meds to lower my heart rate for two months, hopefully that helps my body adjust.
@@folklore.fibres stick with 30mg it’s the perfect amount for adults. You can add magnesium and tons of water to reduce many side effects
How can you tell that dose is right? I have 50 mg and totally lack of focus 🤔
Oh! That's one for the doctors 😔 could be a million things.
Eating on Vyvanse is rly hard for me, I’m already slightly underweight and I’ve never been a big eater. Vyvanse causes appetite suppression which makes eating almost impossible and always disgusting to me
Maybe you can pack a nice high calorie meal in the evenings? I made a new video on eating and that might help. Depending on how much you eat you can definitely have a 2000 calorie meal in one sitting, no problem. That could be a nice creamy pasta with a lot of nuts and cheese for example. Just throwing a suggestion out there ❤
Vyvanse for a month 20mg and have stopped due to side effects & unsure about impact. Jitters at about 90min in, easy focus but not necessarily on the right things, dry mouth, would be able to sit for hours without moving, lower appetite, forgetting to eat bc not hungry, late day headaches, possible sleep impacts, .... But it did take away the static in my thoughts. So I'm on the fence yet.
Also... I didn't really want to drink coffee while on the med!
I was on Elvanse that worked great for a few hours. Then I changed to DLPA and boom, no need for Elvanse anymore
what dose? im on 30 mg, and it starts to wear off so fast
I'm currently up to 50, 30 was too little for me too!
How about side effects? have you had any?
Hey! Definitely! But I think at this point I know how to take care of myself properly so not as many side effects arise - proper nutrition, hydration, exercise and sleep is KEY! I'm going to film a video about that soon! :)
Have you had any oain symptoms of your ADHD
I can’t even take a half dex without a high heart rate
Not gonna take the risk
My mindset is way to set that my body won’t allow me to take the pill
Hey Caris, that'S definitely a thing and it's sooo important! Maybe you can ask your psych for some alternatives or a way to work up to a dosis that works without overworking your heart? Good luck!
I just recently began taking medication again, and it really feels like my creativity is stunted.
I’m naturally a dreamer, but since going back on my medicine, I almost feel numb to the emotions that would create dreamscapes (whether writing, painting, or costume making).
I think the best way to describe it would be, my creative brain is sealed in a baggy, so I know it’s there still, but the logical brain has a pen and paper and is writing me a ‘honey do’ list of everything I used to find dull and boring (my adulting procrastination projects). 🤷♀️
Oh wow! I feel like I had that in the beginning, but it improved so much. Now I can summon my creativity in a much more predictable and controllable way.. it's not the same spontaneous me, but in a way it's better. I really hope it improves that way for you too, because meds just should help you be more yourself and not change your personality! At least in the long term that should be the effect. Hope you are well!!
My creativity kicks in once the meds go down towards evening, but yeah...the wandering hypermind is blessing if managed properly without med using tactics to direct it from negative wondering and focus on present tasks, cerebral excercise helps the mental muscle for focus and finding the right difficult passion, per ADHD 2.0 but until meds are life saver and the best advice I was given, make yourself self employed in someway so you can take advantage of the natural energy and creativity flow time...sleep a must 7-8 hr no less for us or sleep disorders symptoms will make negative symptoms twice as stronger.
This is interesting, I'm pretty certain I have ADHD never been diagnosed by the way. But it's created a lot of anxiety for me in my adult life, have tried anti depressants etc now I have OCD intrusive Thoughts etc. I wonder if ADHD meds could help me
Do you have normal sleeping patterns?
No, sadly not. I think if I tried really hard to take the meds at the same time every day and wake up at the same time every day things would be a lot different though.
@@AntoniasUniverse thank you for the video.
How’s vyvance now for you? I see this video was posted 2 months ago.
It's still going great! I'm going to film an update soon :)
At 44 and just starting on Vyvanse a few months ago it's a life changer. I won't list all the negatives but most if not all of them were there.
My issue now @ 30MG it lasts from 9AM to around 2:30PM but I'm a bigger lad due to drinking energy drinks for 20+ years. Good news, that weight is slowly going down! I still need to fix a few bad habits but working on it.
So work has been great and I can do so many things on the weekend but Mon-Friday after 5PM the drive that I have in the day just isn't there. Granted it's a bit better.
If Vyvanse is only once a day... I wonder how one gets those extra few hours in the afternoon.
I do have lots to do a head of me still but I remind myself that I can't nor should I try to do it all at once. Bit by bit I'll get there!
Glad it's working out for you, I always like hearing others path with Vyvanse and you almost learn more from other people using it then what the doc could tell you. Of course, listen to the doc but they miss the fine points!
Thank you for sharing your experience too!
I definitely had a lot of the negatives as well, especially insomnia and irritability, but they got much better. Of course, the effects are milder too, but it still really makes a difference over time!
One thing that helps me get the afternoon hours are brisk walks. Sports are like a medicine in a way, so doing something active right as my elvanse are fading has been really good.
I built it up over time from 2k step walks to 5-10k steps walks completely naturally (without forcing myself) and I can hiiighly recommend trying something like this!
When I come home from the walks I have another, albeit small, focus period and good mood.
But as you say there's nothing perfect about it and I really want to make a video on the difficulties too 🤔
I crash much less on Vyvanse than other meds, but I do wish I got the maximum effective time. I only get about 8 hours.
A lot of people will have some caffeine around when their meds run out for a little more stimulation. And some people will plan exercise or a quick nap or something to manage their energy. I am not these people 😂
Oftentimes, once you've figured out your best medication and dose, a doctor can prescribe an immediate -release stimulant "booster" to get you through the end of the day. And, depending on medication (and whatever other factors affect the person), some people split their dose instead of taking their full daily does all at one time. I've read that, being a prodrug, Vyvanse is a good candidate for dose-splitting. But obviously you should discuss any of that with your prescriber.
I'm still figuring my own stuff out. Ritalin, Strattera, and Adderall all wiped me out or made me foggy. Vyvanse is working out much better, but now I need to find the right dose.
Well this isn’t a super drug lol. Normal people also crash at 2:30-5pm this isn’t a drug to give energy all day otherwise everyone would take it. Also be careful on energy drinks or caffeine with vyvanse you. Can get increased side effects and high heart rate
I really wish I could have positive results and these kind of benefits from medication but in my past experiences throughout my life it has not been as beneficial as I thought it would be but the main trouble I am having now is that these providers around here will not even prescribe me meds at all because they are "controlled substances" and right off the bat they just assume everyone is a drug addict or drug seeker looking for a fix or to cop a scrip. I'm 38 years old and I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was like 14 btw.
Do you take it every day, and if so what dosage? I'm going on 20mg.
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I just got my prescription filled for 60mg. After around 6 months on Adderall XR 30mg I wasn’t noticing any help. The doctor switched me to Vyvanse and increased my dose. So hopefully it helps because a whole class of ADHD meds is off limits to me due to negative side effects as a kid.
ADHD stimulants = Rx speed. Still taking them?
Yes! It's still great :)
I'm scared to get on or switch because Adderall made me lose hair
I totally understand! Maybe a small test while you closely cooperate with your doctor will help? It's worth a shot
My father lived his life with adhd without knowing anything about it. He is very successful businessman. I will also not take medication and learn to build a routine and accept my weakness and try to overcome it with my strength.
Medication is not lifetime solution
I respect your decision not to medicate, but you cannot shame others for seeking this form of treatment. Respect other people's decisions about their own health. It's none of your business, and a person's neurological disability is not a "weakness"
Hey, Sarthak! That's definitely a personal choice and there's no right or wrong, but I'm just going to say that taking medication to help a medical condition is not a sign of weakness. If you would prefer to fight with ADHD on a day to day basis, you can definitely do it, but having that little bit of extra help really does offer more opportunities to focus on other areas of life as well. Maybe this doesn't apply to you, but I feel like it's the reality for a lot of people, so I just wanted to share that viewpoint too.
@@AntoniasUniverse i understand many people might need medication but risk if wrong medication is given is very high. I am not against medication it is difficult to deal with adhd daily. I understand it helps many people i am okay with that. I never said medication is weakness.
@Sarthak Joshi You're right, it's good to be cautious too! You can get very far with commitment as well and I wish you a lot of success!!
I've also decided not to take meds. The side effects put me off big time like losing my hair. It's a big decision. Got to let tiltration nurse know today.
No one talks about how much it helps with pooping and cleansing intestines
Have you seen an improvement with your memory?
Honestly no, I think I just make better note of things and then recall them easier, but my memory is still pretty bad. :(
@@AntoniasUniverse sorry to hear that, ive heard from friends that their memory has improved being on medication so im hoping the same for me for when i get mine
@@AntoniasUniverse I’ve heard a psychologist say that it won’t improve your short term memory
Are you taking an XR as well as an instant release, this helped (not fixed) my short term memory 😉
The thing I don’t like is dat it made me non sociable it’s not that I don’t like talkin to people but it jus made me not wanna really talk but more of jus keep working
Did the opposite for me
Meh. i wish meds would do that do me too. I just feel zero difference on elvanse :(
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Keep switching
I want ritalin and vyvanse. Ritalin for that instant release, and vyvanse for the rest of the day.
Vyanse ist just too expensive
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Give it time 🤣
I did! Feels great 8 months in :)
Yes drugs work
Thankfully
It’s the same thing as meth just a weaker 😬
This is one of the most common and most hurtful myths around ADHD medications and continuing to spread it can influence people to avoid considering potentially life-changing care out of unfounded fears.
No, it really isn't. The amount of amphetamine in these meds is SO LOW and it only gets released slowly over time due to the way they are created. You cannot overdose on them.
No, all stimulates like this are very bad for you. They can lead to addiction, heart problems and they change your entire personality. Wha helps with ADHD is exercise, healthy eating, drinking water, planning out your day the night before, LISTS and having a relationship with GOD.
Actually, stimulant medication does not lead to addiction if someone has ADHD. It even can help with other addictive behavior (because ADHDers tend to self-medicate and have a high comorbidity with other addictions). ADHD brains lack the amount of neurotransmitters that neurotypical brains can produce by themselves. So it‘s a good thing those can be brought in by meds. Yes, exercise, healthy eating, drinking enough water and having a daily structure definitely help and are needed for ADHD brains. But it‘s so much harder to be able to do all of the above consistently when your brain refuses to focus on them (because you lack the neurotransmitters that take care of that focus).
In regards to yourself, and others who wish so: If you don’t want to use or try meds, that‘s totally fine. But what you are doing here is shaming people for needing meds. And you‘re going out spreading misinformations. What you‘re doing can be so very harmful. Please stop.
If your way works for you - that‘s great! Genuinely! But please don’t shame others for choosing a different way than you did.
I politely agree to disagree as a person who has done those things before and hasn't come nearly as close as I am now to actually being a functional and happy human. And medication is definitely not addictive.
Thank you for the amazing explanation, Kinga!!
Ivory. I was going to try and argue, but I'm just going to address the last part of your statement. These meds have IMMENSELY strengthened my relationship with God. I can actually pray. I cannot tell you how much this has changed my walk with Christ. I can actually read the Word.... So I resent your statement.
This is the most ignorant comment I have ever read. You ever consider the fact that most of us have tried everything before seeking treatment?? Have you ever considered that many of us grew up trying our best only to fall every time??
for all those who dont know adhd is NOT a real disorder. Yes the symptoms are real as hell, but we must remember they are symptoms, not a disorder on its own. Ive tried multiple medications, and they are all so so terrible and disgusting, and not the way to live. Ive realised adhd is caused by an emotional overload, and an engery build up either thoughout the body due to blockages caused by emotions, or an energy overload in the mind due to overthinking. Its all energy. We must learn to process our emotions and understand our thought patterns and we shall cure our hyperactive minds
You are definitely entitled to your opinion, Emma, but mountains of scientific research and personal experiences speak against this. If you believe you have ADHD, please try to open your mind to the information out there, it might just change your life!
@@AntoniasUniverse Hi Antonia, your repsonse makes me laugh a little but I find it highly patronising, considering the amount of research Ive done on physiology, neurology, psychology, pharmacology and treatment of inattention and hyperactivity. But sure you aren't to know that. What is the scientific research your referring to? Also do you really think subjective personal opinions of those with no knowledge in the field is valid evidence for adhd being a real disorder? there actually isnt any research on it, because all the research does is study the symptoms or inattention and hyperactivity. that does not mean it is a disorder on its own. An analogy would be for example..to say..having a running nose is a disorder. And instead of trying to figure out and treat what is causing the runny nose in the first place..say allergies, infection, cold or flu..we pretend its a disorder all on its own and take some drug version of sticking something up the nose to stop the muscus coming out. That is exactly what is happening with ADHD, it is a symptom of something else, but taking drugs to ignore it one is not going through the process of healing, just covering up and pretending everything is okay. When these stimulants drugs are terribly detrimental to the body. I also must laugh at anyone who believes the pharmaceutical industry (an industry that only exists to profit off the sickness of humanity) has there best interests at heart. And anyone who takes any research produced by this terrorist gang seriously. I don't like to laugh but its the only way to make myself better about living a world which is brainwashed by the idea that these criminals serve them.
The ADHD brain is different fact. It's a genetic disorder fact. It's not up for discussion anymore. Yes energy.... Dopamine and neuroadrenaline
Has anyone gotten massive side effects and anxiety from Adderrall but Vyvanse worked much better for them and felt much gentler?