How ADHD Medication Changed My Life: 10 Months on Vyvanse (Elvanse) 

I agree, pretty much everything you talked about is something that happened to me. I started working out far more, i lost alot of weight (30kg) in 4 months, routines work, sleep work (never had a proper sleep routine), less distractions, less garbage chatter, less appetite. Walking was a big one, started walking 2 hours a day. More productive, calmer, fitter. For me it was a miracle drug.

Reminder everyone: Everyone responds to meds differently. And it’s ok to take your pills! 🤗 I am more on the “severe” end of adhd. My entire life turned around since going on Vyvance. I had a high tolerance out the gate, and continue to take it as prescribed. It has changed my life and helped me go sober. Don’t overthink it. If it works for you, keep going 👍 I love positive reviews like this. Too many people trying to stigmatize the drug. I suffered far too long for 25 years without it. Pros: I fall asleep at 9pm every night. Anxiety is almost entirely gone. I no longer abuse substances. I can focus and I no longer feel agitated. I can do simple tasks like laundry, or choose not to do it without being overwhelmed. I can simply function. Negatives: A lot of of the Internet saying ADHD doesn’t exist. It is truly a miracle for me.

Those who develop and make possible ADHD medication are true Heroes. They saved my life by leveling the field so I can play the game or life with my God-given habilities and learned skills and knowledge. It's literally the bridge from that odd unexplicable paralyzing anguish to smooth action❤

I am so happy for you! I start mine tomorrow after 33 years of not understanding why I absolutely suck at life despite trying harder than many people around me.

As an older adult and recently diagnosed I have been on my meds for less than a month. I can tell you that I cried at my diagnosis because everything made since now and I cried on my first day of taking my medication. I never what to be without meds again. I’d say for any adult just to not dwell on the what ifs.

I’m tearful listening to this to know that a clear mind is possible. I don’t think I’ve ever had that before

Thank you for the video. 🇧🇷 I discovered this year that I have ADHD and began treatment with Ritalin. I can relate to the feelings you expressed. It’s tough to be like this, but now I feel like I’ve had a “eureka” moment. Many things I used to do, and still do, now make sense. I’m 27 years old and in my third year of medical school. In Brazil, we have to pass an entrance exam to get into university, and it took me six years of trying and hating myself because I couldn’t achieve my goals. I know I’m just beginning the treatment, but I feel like someone I’ve always wanted to be but thought I could never be. It’s fantastic to sit down and study. On the first day I tried Ritalin, I was able to do something that used to be horrible for me: sit, read something, and understand it with focus without needing to read it again. It’s one of the best feelings of my life. I feel confident, certain, and attentive. I understand it’s just the beginning, but I feel like the best days of my life have just begun.

When I don’t take my prescribed Vyvanse, my ADHD induced depression and MANIC behavior kicks in instantly. I’m talking late 5-6 am nights and constant mind racing. Overeating and binging. Not being productive. The downward spiral is REAL. It can last for months, and everything you said resonated to the point. Super grateful to have my life back. :’)

Noticing social cues part is sooo true. I feel im learning/understanding basic things in my 30s.

I am on day 1 of Elvanse, my first ADHD medication. I’m on 20mg, and I can already feel the effects quite a lot. Today is going to be a good day.

just took vyvanse for the first time today! adderall has been the best overall adhd medication i’ve tried so far. i focused perfectly and i was still the super bubbly and energized person i naturally am. unfortunately i had to get off of it because i lost weight. concerta was meh, my appetite was still not the best and the focus wasn’t as good as adderall. and then i tried focalin. oh my god never again. i was severely depressed for 8 months and almost ended up in a hospital for how bad my mental health was. i just wasn’t myself. i had no energy and hated talking to people. i was soooo anxious too. so now i’m trying vyvanse! i hope i’ll be able to feel like myself while also getting decent benefits :)

Very important video! Thank YOU. I have just started Vyvanse for myself and this video gave me hope and power!

Your video made me realize that I have soooo much more work to do. I appreciate your advice about intention and clearing my mind in order to move from task to task more efficiently. Thank you!

I am totally with you. The only drug that did it for me without rebound and depression.

Thankyou for these super informative and relative videos on vyvanse. I love them and I love your style.

we obviously have to be thankful these medications were created and serve so greatly to those that need it, but it really sucks that we all aren’t created equally when it comes to our brains, I’ve realized there have been so many things I failed in life before when I actually had the time to accomplish them that when I think of doing them it just turns out to be so hard.

It's good to see you are still updating us on your journey. A lot of people seem to stop after a couple of videos. I am glad that things are coming together for you. But i guess its time for me to stop procrastinating and watching everyone else's medication journey and start my own. I need to get my life out of the toilet. P.S. you look great with your hair up. 👍

I never realized stubbing my toes was an ADHD symptom. That makes perfect sense! I'm not lost in my own world, and I know where my toes are now! 40 years old. Been medicated for a year now. Thanks!

Thank you for this. I have been considering it. The way you explain your ADHD is how it feels to me as well. 😢 I feel inspired.

I’m 50 (still feel and look 35!) but this last year post-Covid has been my worst ever for work, sleep, exercise, being agitated etc etc …all the same comments i read everyone else making. Until 3 months ago I never had a clue my ‘normal’ had a reason for all the inconsistency and troubles. I have been diagnosed and awaiting meds prescription in the next week. All the reports so far indicate the meds make a massive difference and I cannot wait to find a change. Antonia thank you for this video.

Thank you for your honesty and sharing. You say what we are thinking and need to share. I feel much better, thanks to you. It's like I've been living in a nightmare and now I am free.

Very positive video and you cover many helpful practices beyond medication Thank you

Thanks... you spoke very well. Also, good work with the editing. :)

Thank you for making this video! I'm on week 2 and still figuring out the right dose to get the most benefits without too much of the side effects. I am experiencing a lot less mental chatter, better focus and less emotional roller coasters. I was into fitness way before starting medication, but have been struggling with binge eating for the last 1 1/2 years. Hoping it will all work out in the end! So far it's been easier with impulse control and making better choices.

Still having problems with meds, my own fault, starting/stopping, mainly because of sleep issues. Insomnia for ever before I started the meds, worse after taking them. Memory issues, forgetting to take meds, losing hours/days, but trying to find a way. I appreciate you taking the time to tell us your story.

Finally an update, as a ADHD person taking Elvanse (me). I love your Chanel and you give me Much inspiration! :D

I listened to your video and started getting teary. Thank you ❤

Thank you for sharing and being so real in all the ways. Glad to see that you are doing so much better.

So informative and so helpful, thank you so very much.

I have my appointment in one week. Finally an answer to 30 years of so many ups and downs. Plus binge eating disorder

Yayyyy! I’ve been waiting for an update!

Happy belated birthday cat! I'm looking forward to eventually trying the drugs (only realised I had ADHD in my early forties a bit over a month ago and there is a loooong waiting list in my country till I can get a diagnosis) and it's good to see positive reviews of ADHD drugs from people.

I am a 68 year old male and been diagnosed with adhd. I have seen some of your videos and have scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist in two weeks. I am hoping they will prescribe meds but I am also nervous about taking them if they prescribe them. All my life has been a struggle to pat attention and it would be so nice not to have to struggle. Especially with my work responsibilities. Just not sure ugh. You are an incredible person and have given me some hope. Thank you for the excellent videos.

Today I saw my doctor and was prescribed Vyvanse. I stumbled upon this video to get an idea of what I was getting myself into. I am now so excited and so hopeful for this medication and how my life will be improving.

Thank you for sharing your experience with medication. I have not been diagnosed yet, but there is no doubt in my mind I have ADHD. I have been considering whether it would be worth the cost and side effects to take ADHD meds, but based on your experiences and those of others, I’m much more comfortable with giving them a try. Now I just need to figure out how to stop procrastinating getting diagnosed!

It sounds relaxing just hearing about it, I can’t imagine a calm body wow 😮

I need to start this! I just got a new psychiatrist and she mentioned this medication as an option but wanted to get my antidepressants on track first which I’m anxious to try this soon! I’m 41 and have been living with this for all my life and wish I did this a long time ago! Just got to move forward though

I’m soo so sure you will be able to not take med and reduce ADHD a lot without med. You’re awesome.

Hey Antonia, would you consider talking on a podcast? Your videos are so relatable. I'm a German trained psychologist, born in Duesseldorf, now living in Australia for 15 years, diagnosed in my 50s. Connect on Facebook or wherever convenient to you? Cheers Frank Breuer

So happy for you!

Hectic video. I loved it.

these work well for me, feel calm and able to pick one task and complete it without feeling rushed when I normally do things.

Great video, I think I binged watched a dozen or so of your videos. Lol ! I've noticed a change with things in my life after being on ADHD medication for the past few weeks. It does help with motivation, setting up a routine/schedule to do things. I've even rearranged my room because the way it was arranged before looked, felt and probably was cluttered and more "closed off?"... Now it's more open, organized and functional.. Wait.. Maybe I'm heading in that same direction! Lol 😂

Happy belated birthday to your sweet kitty!

The 10.5 minute mark, I had no idea these things could be related to ADHD, thank you for this information.

I really appreciate your transparency on this subject! So many of us only hear the negatives about adult ADHD (and especially in women) that it's to just hear someone's experience without all the negativity and scare tactics!

That's fantastic Antonia! Love the video! I can relate to pretty much your entire list of symptoms. I'm in my first month of starting Vyvanse and am already noticing so much positive change!

I can’t wait to live the dream too with medications. I’m so fucking excited. Happy birthday

1:17 "less music stuck in my head ..." diagnosed last month at 49 with Autism (level-1/Asperger's) and ADHD. oh my fucking GODS this is the bane of my life, i either have the same song ALL DAY, or it's a different song every hour, either way it's like being forced to listen to an endless playlist that you can't pause/stop at all for the whole day ... every day ...every week .... :( Listening to this medication address that issue alone sounds like it's worth the price of admission o.O

I am 51 years old and awaiting diagnosis. I am so keen to try medication. All the little things you describe sound so familiar, and I would love to improve those and finally find some balance in my life.

Thank you for sharing this. I am 40 yo and just got my diagnosis today. Wish me luck too.. ❤️

Wonderful, thoroughly enjoyable & Helpful video. I haven't been coping well for awhile now & a few days ago I realised my meds aren't working. So I've been exploring extended release. I thought I was the only one who constantly stubs toe or otherwise injures themselves...that's a revelation! Sometimes when I've gone to different pharmacies over the years there'll be one that'll give me a look, like 'adhd yeah right' & I've actually had half a bottle of my rx stolen by a pharmacy assistant before. Silly little neuro-Ts....try a few days of my life. I especially liked what u said at the end...I feel the same way.

I am slowly getting off my meds, for now anyways:)if it dosnt work ill go back on. Glad its working out for you :)

Cheer up and congratulations. Hope I can get this life too. Since I will seek medication too soon.

Awesome vid just started on 30mg Vyvanse this video helped

Tnx for sharing!

Fantastic vid I just started on meds today I can’t wait to get my shit together 👍

Not being on world of warcraft for 10 hours really hit home. Made me lol irl, love your videos!

I have been taking it for about a month now and i actually can’t believe I didn’t notice the songs not going round in my head and walking into thing 😯😯😯

Great video !!

Magnificent! Has this helped you to quiet your mind and focus more? Has it helped your mood? Is Vyvanse ok if you have anxiety? Thank you. Best!!!

Sounds like I need vyvanse I can’t wait to join the club

Thank you for sharing. It seems there is no shortage of h the medication in Germany. That is great.

I'm so happy for your success! Would you be comfortable sharing how you have been treating your acne? Love from another person with ADHD and acne.

Hi. I love watching all your videos. I'm 30 yrs / Male from India, I'm also suffering from ADHD since my childhood but I was diagnosed 1 month ago. My psychiatrist prescribed me methylphenidate 20mg SR once a day for 15 days. It was good ( I was able to lose weight from 112 kg to 108 kg in 15 days & I also had reduced appetite, focus and concentration power was a little bit good but i didn't notice any huge improvement. I had body ache on the 1st day. He said me to come again after 2 weeks and I did. The 2nd visit he gave wellbutrin - Bupropion 150mg. I was depressive and down all times, Which is worst compared to methylphenidate - Inspiral 20mg SR. I told him Bupropion was not working for me. He asked me to bring my parents tomorrow regarding my disorder. Even being a adult is it required to bring my parents for interrogation. Is this how every psychiatrists work everywhere ? By the way how's that working for you over there in ur place ? Just asking out of curiosity. Thanks in advance.

Started three days ago. In these days I did things I wanted to do for over a year. I just did it, just like that! This never happened before. Today I could read a long newspaper article. This is so good! Elvanse helps, but at the moment it is a bit strong. I think/hope that this will get better.

Agree, I still remember the good side effects of using them... I'm going to start again with my meds... I tried to manage without them for so long but I feel like I simply can't... I need them to function better 😅

My doctor put me on Lexapro for many years,after I have talked to my wife and had a heart to heart with her,I am done being sleepy all the time I have all the symptoms of adhd such as binge eating,vyvanse seems right for me!..as I side not I have lost nearly 30 pounds down from 280 to 250 the doctor put me on phentermine to get me started! Thanks for your support testimony!

I was just prescribed this for BED. I think it was only recently approved for this purpose. It’s only been a week but it has controlled those BED impulses for me and I have to mindfully make myself eat because I don’t have much of an appetite on it. More focus and energy too, which is a good thing. My husband is ADHD and takes Adderall but has tried Vyvanse and it didn’t work for him as well as Adderall.

OMG the "before" photos...i thought i was the only one

Nice to see your update and hear the positive impact it has. I thought a few weeks ago, haven’t seen an update from her. I’m still trying out different meds, currently on Elvanse 30mg but that feels to low. Other then that its a life changer for me. My biggest issues are still the staying up late, late night snacking and late night gaming sessions 😅. Greetings from Mecklenburg!!!

the only problem that i have with this med is that i feel that my heart is racing so fast sometimes, and i've take my blood preassure and it's fine, i don't know if it's the anxiety for feeling this way or what :/

I’m so hopeful that ADHD meds will help me my adhd makes me really depressed by completely taking over my life I’m hoping to try non stimulant adhd meds so they double as anti depressants

Thanks for sharing this video. What is the habit tracker app you use?

I wish Elvance was available in my country... I need it

To me the biggest side effect was the weight loss, i maintained my diet my gym routine(i have an 14y experience) and still lost a lot...

I can only share a before story 'till now. Eagerly waiting for my last appointment to get my final evaluation..

Great video

The side effects of not taking them are awefuly worse than any colateral effects of taking medication

Just started Vyvance today, having a REALLY good first day. There are elements that remind me of taking Ecstasy in college🤔. Let's see how it goes. Happy Birthday Cat🎉

so well done thank you. I too have broken my baby toe twice! I can't stand the way songs get stuck in my head. I take Wellbutrin.helps only minimally. I wonder if I could take Yvanse and Wellbutrin.

Nice vid...

Thank you! Could you or anyone explain why: if the medication doesnt build up in our bodies like SSRIs etc do, then how do the side effects go away over time? Had an unexpectedly wonderful first day on elvanse 30mg (I never tolerate pervious meds well, cant have caffeine or choc due to migraines etc but on todays first dose I felt - calm, not rushed, less mental chatter and didn't feel overstimulated like normal... no headache which i thoight I'd get, just a heavy feeling in my chest 12 or so hours after taking it, which is concerning me but could be the anxiety coming back as it’s wearing off... I tried to enjoy it today, and I did. I felt well rested like after having a two week holiday - functioning and not battling my own brain was life changing.

I got diagnosed two weeks ago and i will start taking Elvanse next month I just worry about eating issue cuz i’m already skinny and don’t eat good Thank you for your amazing video ❤

Wow. I thought I was the only one who held water in my mouth. What's that all about??

I can't even get my official diagnosis for another 53 days. This video makes me really excited (and a little jealous). It feels like I'm waiting for a new kidney.

I wish I could get my doc to prescribe a stimulant, or at least something like modafinil/armodafinil which don’t have all the drug scheduling issues like true stimulants (I’m in the US.) He’s adamant on only using non-stimulants despite me having no history of substance abuse/legal problems/psychosis/heart issues etc. So right now I’m on atomoxetine (Straterra) 40mg and bupropion XL (Wellbutrin XL) 450mg. Admittedly I’ve only been on the atomoxetine 2 weeks, but so far all it’s seemed to do is crank my sweating way up, which in turn raises my anxiety due to embarrassment. Like my hair is wet when I wake up from sleeping despite it being winter and the temperature of the house being at 66F at night. The bupropion also gives me tremors which is quite embarrassing when doing labs in my chemistry classes in college where I have to use fine motor movements with a partner watching. Sometimes it’s so bad you’d think I’d have Parkinson’s.

I start at 20mg tomorrow after being on concerta highest dosage. Idk how to feel about it! I am not scared about my appetite. I just want to be able to focus. On concerta I was more awake but not focus

I’m on day 5 of 20mg Vyvance… I think… maybe… for the first time I will allow myself to feel a tad hopeful for my future… maybe. I enjoy your vids & wish you the best!

Did you ever suffer from shortness of breath due to Elvanse? I'm so happy with how it's working for me but the shortness of breath is really tough. I'm into my second month on Elvanse and went back from 40 to 30

If you skip a day, do you notice that you sleep a lot that day or feel really down?

Thank you for this video! I just got diagnosed last November and I’ve stated on concerta, I’m on 78mg now and my doctor said I need to be careful with working out because it can effect the heart. Can you tell me if vyvance has the same effect and can you still work out with the same intensity that without medication? 🤔

what app is that for logging your routines?

What app do you use?

What is the name of the habit tracking app?

what is the habit app you use!

How come its not working if i eat fruit..do you have the same?

Did any one have lots of burn outs before taking meds? I’m in the process of a ASD and adhd diagnosis and what made me get one was absolute debilitating chronic fatigue and fawn response to life. Also did any one have eating disorders? I can’t find balance with diet

Which dose do you take?

I've just been on them for 2 months 5 ants first and I'll focus, and it is pretty much ruined my life. It's made me a different person and not in a good way. Does that mean I don't have a d h d or have they just not found the right one yet?