I’ve been diagnosed about 8 years ago and while I’d say I’m highly functional I don’t want to go on vyvanse again because the side effects are so strong. Anyone have any advice or want to share their experiences?

  • dash_jackson@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I haven’t tried any others but whenever I’m on it shit definitely works. However after a few months it stops working and the impact to my sleep and general anxiety makes me want to go off it again.

    • TwistyLex@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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      1 hour ago

      I’m personally on a combination of Adderall and Adderall XR and have had the exact same problem (except the insomnia, which I’ve always had). For me it’s about every 5 or 6 months, unless I skip it on the weekends then it’s about every 10 months.

      What I do to counteract it is take occasional two week breaks from my meds, just whenever my workload becomes less critical or the side effects get unbearable. I’ve been doing that for about 18 years now, and it works for me.

    • AddLemmus@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      2 days ago

      It is very, very likely that there is a better option for you. Just to name one: You could get methylphenidate (or even Vyvanse again) and use it only as needed. A lot can get done in 10 or 20 “power-days” per year, even when you just drag along for the rest of it.