"I felt like I had been cheated out of a lot of success in life", this hit hard. Exactly how i felt being diagnosed at the age of 37 and getting my medication.
I felt the same but now feel, how lucky to have a new start later in life, when others are slowing down. I'm excited by new possibilities now, without all the obstacles 😊
I started taking the pill at a young age. It did change my life, until I decided to get off of it for a try. (P.s.: I am a dancer) The hunger hit way too hard each day. Binging was rampant. Regardless of how good my nutrition was, my body would never reach low enough where jumps were as easy as when I was off of the pill. This was until I started taking caffeine but still, not the same effects as vyvanse but 1/3rd of the way it was. I think the story would have been different if I had discovered. Tyrosine, PEA, Cbd oil, taurine, Green tea extract. (Pre workouts like zipfizz) These get the job done 1/2 like the pill. Sometimes later in the day better than vyvanse. During this time however, I did learn much better ways to listen and be productive. Meditation through my dancing rather than “bad thoughts” life is a creative process and critiques are ok. I really love dancing and at the moment I have returned to taking medication since I am now in a professional dance setting where it’s best to be low body fat to decrease risk of injury and laser focused to get the job done. Also, ballet is usually a short career due to body load. We will see how my med will affect it. I am curious as to how my adhd diagnosis for Germany will go. Need to see a psychiatrist
Got diagnosed this year, age 42 and started my medication in June. The first week with the appropriate medication is absolutely a once in a lifetime experience. I also felt I was reborn on that week. Everything was smooth and felt extraordinary. It's like being in flow state all day long. Now that I'm 3 months in, I don't feel the medication at all, it became transparent. But I know that if I skip some days during the week-end, or if I'm trying to pack a luggage way past bed time (i.e when medication has run off), I'm all over the place once again.
Yes! It's like a new level of of life so to speak. You forget you're on it, until you're not, but even if you don't feel the meds, it's usually always better with them than without. Really happy you're going good and taking care of yourself!
So you noticed a big difference right away? I was diagnosed in June at age 68 with Asperger's and ADHD. The first script was Ritalin LA 10 mg and I really didn't notice much of a difference at all...may have had a day or two with slightly better focus. I'm hoping they increase the strength a bit (still 10 mg now) so I can be more focused, less scattered. May I ask the strength they started you on?
@@Rollwithit699 For me, diagnosed at 48 and just started on Elvanse at 30mg for week 1, then 40 mg for weeks 2 and 3, before I will see my psychiatrist again to decide whether to go up, down or stay the same. Today is my first day on 40 mg and it hasn't kicked in fully yet. I found that 30 mg worked very well the first few days but then less so the last few - although, due to our dog having had minor surgery, he disturbed my usual sleep pattern and I had less time available for self-care (exercise, hobbies and not even time to shave/shower one day). I really think that sleep and self-care are essential factors in my response to Elvanse, as the situation was much better even on 30mg when I had more time yesterday. In case it is any use, the info leaflet I received with Elvanse (in the UK at least) states, "The recommended dose at the start of treatment is 30mg, but your doctor may decide to start you on 20mg. Later on your doctor may increase the dose. The maximum daily dose is 70mg." I should also mention that I am still taking Venlafaxine 150mg prolonged release also (had been prescribed this previously for depression), so this may make my case different too. I believe that the long-term plan will be for me to try to gradually stop Venlafaxine, as the depression may have been related to my undiagnosed, untreated ADHD. Good luck with finding your optimal medication balance!
So glad you also got your diagnosis! I was diagnosed at 38 years old and it completely changed my life, it was literally like being reborn, having a second chance to life with a functional brain.
I’ve recently started Vyvanse, but I haven’t felt any different. I’m only on 20mg, though, so I’m really excited to up my dose at the end of the month in the hopes I’ll get to feel like you. I just want focus and a quiet brain.
30mg is the sweet spot for majority adults. Also with magnesium and lots and lots of water will make it work well. Remember you shouldn’t “feel” anything you should just “feel” better overall in your life
Speeking currently on 60mg (ikik): I also started on 20mg, and couldn't feel much, but the change from 20-30, and especially 30-60, is ridiculous. Its like changing from 10fps to 60, and then to 240. 😂
@@wowitsruss I totally agree with what you are saying, but the dosage is very individual. When I started I began with 30 mg, NO effect whatsoever, then 50 mg which I at least noticed for a couple of hours. 60 mg had a good effect on me, but only for 5-6 hours. So now I´m using 60 mg twice a day and that works well for me.....
@@AbsolutelyPeter sweet mother of god 120mg a day? Did you do drugs before honestly? Your tolerance is off the charts! How long you been at that? I wonder if your tolerance will have higher needs. I’ve been on 30mg about 3 years and I still feel mine.
I'm on my first day! I loved the feeling of being productive and finding some semblance of joy in mundane things. The highlight, though, was being able to stop my mind from having a million conversations that I knew I would never have with anyone. It made me want to cry just to be able to shut it down on command, not drift through a sea of chaos and just be able to be present while I was driving or doing the dishes. By the way, thank you for sharing your journey! I can't stress enough how important it is to learn I'm not alone in this. ❤
Oh really? i know this conversation in mind thing very well, hope to stop it as well as all the other things of the day by day adhd freakshow when i finally get medicated, actually waiting for my appointment (patiently as i am.. not really 😂). wish you all the best 🍀
@@TheDogAndTheBee Thanks! But if I may, it's not as good at stopping the mental chatter after two weeks - in my case anyway. It still helps tremendously, but not at all like the first day 😅 Happy you're seeking help and hope the meds are what you expect and need! :)
With Adderal on back order, I am having to switch to this medication. Not having my Adderal is really effecting my ability to work so I needed to do something. Excited to see how it goes!
What helps me keep the benefits of medication is to do breathing exercises, some meditation. I know for us with ADHD meditation is almost impossible so you can look up different techniques like breathing in different ways, keeping your eyes half open. nadi shodhana is a different style of meditation that can help those who have difficulty focusing
Thank you. I recently got my first prescription and I have been actually nervous to start. I was worried about stupid things like what if after so long being used to this the change is scary. Knowing the side effects to not worry about genuinely helps. I should have started two days ago, yes I kept making excuses to myself and letting myself down, partially I also wanted to make sure I understood what I should look out for to be concerned about. Idk, I'm blowing it out of proportion, I shouldn't be worried about something changing who I am that will honestly help me function.
Hey! The best way out is through! I hope you are getting things done and the meds are working out for you! You can do it! Don't overthink too hard, you can always stop if you don't like it, but you'll never know if you don't try!
Thank you for you video! I just started today on vyvanse and I have high anxiety so the tingling and increased heart rate was freaking me out. But your video provided calm insight!! So thank you thank you!!
How much higher was your heart rate getting? My resting BPM is around 60 so if I tried Vyvanse(which is a possibility) i am really hoping it doesn't spike too high.
@@Icipher4 my resting BPM is around 60 as well and for a few minutes it went to 100. After talking with my doctor my anxiety was playing a factor as well. That only happened the first day. I have been on it now for almost 3 weeks and I’m much calmer than I have ever been and my heart rate is back to normal. It was back to normal within a couple hours of me taking it the first day. If you feel afraid, or have anxiety or experience higher heart rate make sure to talk to your doctor, or any health care professional you trust. Try some breathing exercises and I am confident you will be ok. If it helps you be less afraid too you can tell someone you trust you will start a new medication and you might need a ride somewhere or something. These are the things that helps me calm my anxiety, so try to see the things that helps yours and use them the day you start, or for the first well until you are settled with the medication. Sending good thoughts to you and good luck. Hope Vyvanse helps you like it helped me.
For me, first day, 30 mg, was a game changer. People said it helped them focus so i was expecting that as a predominant feature, yes the focus did come, but it was the best day I've had in forever. Apparently that euphoria disapates after awhile, but I had zero side effects, a nap, even, and right now I'm as happy as a clam.
Probably like the first time I had half a can of strawberry boom Rockstar energy drink. It calmed my mind. I heard a doctor call Vyvanse coffee in a pill. Hopefully now I can stop the energy drinks. It was my medication. I just started today on Vyvanse.
Thank you, I'm 36 just took my first capsule of elvanese and started having a panic attack, your video has made me feel really calm and relaxed when I really needed it thank you again 🙂
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Perfect explanation of how vyvanse worked for me except it took sometimes three hours to feel anything and would last up to 16 hours. I have been on 70mg now for six months and I am considering changing. It lasts too long and sleep deprivation is very difficult. In saying this I have been diagnosed with ADHD and Complex PTSD so it’s difficult to differentiate between what symptoms are for which diagnosis even though I have been living with childhood trauma anxiety majority of my life. I feel that getting an official diagnosis for anything is so important. Proper testing methods or gold standard testing in addition to regular testing like the DIVA is paramount when trying to get help for your symptoms. I know many self diagnosed people that I know are struggling because they may not have ADHD but who am I to judge. I just feel like getting a test to be a diabetic should apply in the same way as being properly tested for especially when putting people on stimulants. Thank you for your video 😊
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For me the first time was like swimming under water with my eyes open. You know, that fuzzy vision. Then as you come up out of the water..... HD! Thats how it feels! Your mind has been sqeegeed clear! Its slso like.... inside your head can you imagine that.... your a teacher, and the kids in the classroom are going crazy, swinging from the cieling, indeed, running around on the cieling, throwing shit around at each other and yelling. Then, you take a dose of vyvanse..... within about 15 minutes everybody eventually sits down, is quite, organizes themselves and is listening to you intently. Without it, my mind was chaotic and know matter how hard I tried....I could not get my thoughts under control enough to truly concentrate and absorb reading or lectures. Maybe there were days that I get lucky. I'd had enough protein or something.... I do know. From my point of view, just mine, only me..... pharmaceutical companies sometimes, just sometimes get a bad rap.
My doctor just put me on Vyvance and I haven’t taken it yet. Stimulants scare me. Like not wanting to eat or drink and having to force myself to do that. Not sleeping is killer. But I guess I need to try it and ride it out.
As long as you're not consuming foods that are high in vitamin c, taking Vyvanse or Adderall without food is no more effective than taking either with food. You can consume foods rich in vitamin c one-to-two hours after you take your medication.
Vitamin c flushes it faster out but prevents potential neurotoxicity at higher dosages due to oxidation. Oxidation of the dopamine and nor-epinephrine can make your rebound way worse and can give you psychotic symptoms, of sleep and food are also neglected.
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Aaaaaaah! The more of these I watch the more urgently I feel the need to get help from a doctor is... but the healthcare system is so rough to navigate here in the U.S...
@@Light-ib7fg Don't give up, because you deserve relief! I eventually got the treatment I needed, and my suspicion was correct. I recognize now that I've basically been living my whole life with an undiagnosed disability. Things feel so much more hopeful now.
If they prescribe you sleeping tablets, my Doctor told me that Imovane sits in the same receptors that Elvanse uses and that makes Elvanse less effective. Since swapping medication, Elvanse is working much better and I'm not as tired as I was.
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I'm on my second day of vyvanse, 30mg. I feel like not too much is happening. Not having many negatives aside from a slight headache and tiredness when it wears off and not being as hungry. The rush of energy when it hits it really helpful though and I use the first hour when it hits to do housework. I know that I'm going to need a heavy dose so the plan for me is to increase it each month depending on how I'm feeling. I'm excited for this journey.
It's important to pay careful attention to how you're thinking about the medication's efficacy, especially in the beginning. It may turn out that you do need a higher-than-average dosage, but you don't actually know that, not at day two. Try to not be so quick to assume what you're going to need or not need. If you assume you're going to need the maximum dosage before you've even started treatment, you're making it more likely that you'll request increases when you don't actually need them. Do your best to avoid hyper focusing on the numbers and focus on symptom relief because you will inevitably develop some degree of tolerance regardless of dosage. Also, it's vital to recognize that the rewarding side effects are not directly proportional to symptom relief. Each time you think you need a dosage increase, ask yourself if you feel that way because your current dosage is genuinely not enough or if you're chasing those rewarding side effects. Increasing your dosage beyond what's maximally effective for you will actually worsen symptoms and you'll be more likely to develop dependence and start abusing the medication. Best of luck.
It feels like it’s taking your soul because our society does not work well with our adhd brain. So we use the medication to conform to the way our society works.
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I started vyvanse one week ago, my ADD problems doesnt improve, only get worse when im on medication. I get low mood, never feel motivated or happy in the day, concentrate less and get intenseley cold feet and hands and rapid heartbeat I have felt like this every day while taking the medication Will this change by time ? Will The positive effects kick in later on ?
I hope I don't get negative symptoms and it does not affect my appetite. I take Ritalin but it's not having effect anymore so my neurologist is changing to Vyvanse which is literally ten times more expensive, but I hope it works, that's the only thing that matters. Because if it works, I will be able to focus and thus increase my income to buy it. Gosh I really hope it works and it doesn't give me headaches.
I sleep so much better on medication, it’s like I hit a wall at 10-11pm whereas before meds, I would be up til 2-3am before I’d finally drift to sleep.
Ah see, variation in individual effects. Sends you to sleep, me into wide awake ping! Vuvanse.....not sure but ritalin, the higher the dose at night, the more yearning for sex! Any sexual high?
I take Quiatpin at night time makes me sleep if I don’t take that I won’t sleep. I’ll be up all night and up all day till the next night and if I don’t take that I don’t sleep I’m 52 years old and I’m scared of taking Alavence because of the side-effects that I know that it would give me I 😮use cannabis to calm me down through the ADHD, and other things
The side effects really calm down after a while, please don't be scared! You can at least try and maybe things get better for you! :) Talk to your psychiatrist, I'm sure they'll know how to help, it's SO worth it!
I was recently first put on Adderall 5mg and I don't notice much of a difference in my focus except for maybe the 1st hour or two. I do notice if I don't drink a lot of water or eat something throughout the day, I get a headache. I also still fall asleep and sleep the same. What dosage did you start on?
Sadly I don't have any experience with adderall :( I think that adderall XR is supposed to last longer, though? Hopefully you can share your concerns with your psych and find medication that actually helps you!
Great content Antonia! I am on methylfenidate for 6 weeks and I feel clearity and focus, less restless.. but I also feel like that spark I had to do certain things are gone. Does that sounds familiar to you or anyone?
Thank you for your kind words! It's great to hear that you're experiencing positive effects from your medication! As for the loss of your 'spark', it's not uncommon to experience changes in motivation or interest when starting a new medication.. It might be worth discussing this with your doctor as I personally haven't had the experience :/
@@AntoniasUniversehi Antonia, I have a quick question. I take Medikinet so slightly different methylphenidate version. Did you experienced a change in libido or sexual stimulation at all? Maybe it's not as common as I thought. Thanks
Did you track your blood pressure? I have started at 10mg and after 4 days I tried upping to 20mg. That day my BP tracked at 124/102. It stayed up at 122/90's for about 4 hours.
Yeah! Please be careful! I do get a little higher BP from the meds, but it's okay because I usually have low BP. At this point at has stabilized a lot more though, so definitely take your time adjusting!
I was on adderall it worked for awhile then stopped after a few years I’m moving to vryanse sat but my dr gave me 60 starting so I’m a little nervous. Probably because I was on adderall before but idk 🤷♀️ kinda nervous
Ok so I have AuDHD (Autism - more specifically Asperger’s - and ADHD) and I love Elvanse. It is quite literally a revelation for me, and I love science for discovering the power of attaching an amino acid to speed 😅 I feel SO much more relaxed, I can hold appropriate eye contact, I get homework done instantly, I do my chores without hesitation. The best thing is, I can finally just do the things that I really want to do. My Autism brain always wants me to focus on complicated science stuff (ever since I was 1, and it is also my job kinda), but ADHD then comes in and deems another thing (going to the gym - fortunately I don’t need motivation for that - or worse, watching RU-vid) to be more important and procrastinates. Since AuDHD kind of balances the respective other disorder, the symptoms are quite interesting. I am often antisocial, awkward, don’t listen very well, then switch moods and want to fixate only on science and I also harass people with very long text messages.. But Elvanse literally solved all that. I love this. I finally feel some peace.
Hey, just on my third day using and i dont know what to do, like what time i should take it at, should i take it with food if not how long should i wait to eat, can i have coffee? Can somebody pls help lol
i got back on the old vyvanse after 5/4 years after graduation high school.. I don’t know if i should see a doctor for this but i think i randomly start hallucinated and my emotions turned off instantly. As i’m typing the words are shifting and getting tiny to normal size.. i feel like vomiting.
i’ve taken vyvanse since i wadd only 11 till was 19 at 60 mg i have lowered the dosage to 30 just to be safe side and everything feels like my reality is changing..
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I was on concerta for 3 years and just didn't work for me. Been on vvyanse for a month now but zi devloped neck and head twitches/tics almost immediately. Do you experience it? It works for my adhd and anxiety but yeah. Also dose doesn't seem high enough. I am on 50mg doc wants me to go on 70mg which is the highest dose. Is that too much for a 5 foot 4 130 lb female?
@Yessi-with-a-Y making out? What do you mean? So I don't feel an effect from any dosage anymore. Dr says I am not absorbing anything ( I have malnourishment due to celiac disease ) everything goes straight through 🤦🏼♀️
@@jamestrentham8576 my heart rate increased too much and I was having something like panic attacks. Had a fall which I think was related to the medication.
Vyvanse for adults is most of the time just an illusion. It works the same way as amphetamines and even coke. Almost everyone feels good on those stimulants. They give you a boost of energy and you usually want to make the most out of it. It's so fun! You forget your struggles for a while and you feel you're more focused. I see a bunch of false/self diagnosis of ADHD in people who are in fact simply lost and don't know themselves very well to make the most out of their lives and therefore feel happiness. Vyvanse and other amphetamines make you impulsive, angry quicker and it can easily mess up good relationships around you.
The only people who feel the way that you described while on ADHD meds are people who DO NOT actually have ADHD and shouldn't be on the meds in the first place.
@@kathyhollerback7786 Absolutely agreed. In the province where I live, children and even adults are diagnosed 6 times more than other provinces in our country. In reality, some doctors are saying that ADHD improves a lot by the age of 13-14 and is almost totally gone by 18. Adults are actually using vyvanse and other stimulants to study better in fields they're actually not made for such as med school. They're basically cheaters.
My adhd brain feels like a constant droning. Like a deep noise. On my first day of medikinet I felt like someone switched off the white noise machine. As if my brain had glasses. But after that first day? Nothing. Idk what’s wrong. Now I’m at 30mg and I still don’t feel anything besides that headache that I got when I started meds 🥲
The packaging says to have a snack after, but I honestly don't notice much of a difference. I do notice a difference in prolongation if I work out in the afternoon though! It gives another 1-2 hours of focus
I'm on my first day trying it. I noticed if I left a task to go and take care of something else I could get back to the original task without forgetting or being distracted. Good luck everyone x
I'm so disappointed because yesterday was my first day with 30mg and i weigh 43kgs only and it had no effect except less sleepy than normal. No physical side effects either. I was thinking it might have a relation to my body not being affected at all by caffeine
@@lilydot642 Hey Lily, I understand how it could be disheartening. I was realy anxious before I took the medication with questions in my head like "what if it doesn't work" and "what if i got miss diagnosed" etc. I decided the week before that I was going to try my best to think longterm. If 30mg didn't work I was going to consult with my psychatrist and try higher doses. If that didn't work I was going to consider trying other types of medication. If that didn't work I was going to consider that maybe I have been miss diagnosed and that at least I have ticked adhd as something that I checked out and then i'd consider getting tested for other developmental disorders. It's really hard to stay positive I understand cause it's so frustrating when you've lived so long with any condition that you're so in the dark about (feelings of your past being stolen etc.) Please don't give up and try and try to keep moving forward. I feel Neurodiverse people are part of a community and we should all help and encourage each other. Good luck X
@@daichibboy Thank you for the encouraging words. The first day was actually the worst and I've felt that some symptoms have gotten better since then and i was more productive. I have to keep taking them for a month and then I'll talk to my psychiatrist about the dose
I’m 40 and just got diagnosed with ADHD. The first week taking Vyvanse was unreal. My mind is so much calmer and I was able to just enjoy being in the moment. I was able to just sit and have lunch with my wife and not be bombarded with 15 thoughts at once. If I had only started taking this in school. It was a real life changer for me and I’m very excited for the future just living my life.
same. im also 40, it's been about 4 months? but the medication isn't working anymore. and i feel very depressed when i don't take it (when the pharmacy is out of stock or miss a dose)
@@BigIndianBindi-jy1czit’s important to not miss and you will get withdrawal. I ended up stopping it. Was great at first but was making me anxious and my stomach was always upset. I just take it here and there days I feel I will need it. I don’t get the bad withdrawals as long as I only take it a couple times a week.
ADHD at 40?! Lol you both are hilarious. It is called getting old, lack of goals, most likely previous drug and alcohol use, not challenging the brain to learn new skills and exercising which contributes to deteriorating cognitive functions. Don't be lazy, work on stimulating neurogenesis !
This is my exact same experience. I told my mom it's like a million tv stations playing once stopped and I could focus on a specific channel. Vyvanse has been a life changing experience not just in my personal life, but my professional life as well.
Just got diagnosed at 27. Took my first dosage of 40mg Vyvanse and man, everything makes so much sense. My anxiety was being triggered by my ADHD... i wish i would have known this prior to being prescribed 60mg of valium per day for anxiety. Thankfully i no longer take Valium or any other meds but the Vyvanse now :) Day 1 and very thankful.
I was diagnosed yesterday 11/21. I just took my first does 10 minutes ago. I am 21 years old and have struggled my entire life. Hopefully this works for me. Im excited to see how it makes me feel
My Adderall, which I've been on for about 5 year, went on backorder last week, so right now I'm remembering what it was like before I started taking it. It's a miracle of God that I managed to get a college degree. The focus from the drug has wained slightly since I ramped up to the dosage I'm at, but it still helps keep my life manageable, and this week has definitely highlighted just how helpful it is.
So true, I've read about people who think their meds stopped working, but it's just like a new normal at some point, a better normal. Of course, if they then test to see how it is without, they quickly remember that things could be much worse. It's amazing how helpful these meds are for just about anyhting in life.. I hope your adderall is back soon!
Hey I've also been on Adderall for years and the last few months has been really hard to find them but I have sometimes weeks late but I would find them and I'm due now and I can't find them anywhere because the back order and now thinking to switching to Vyvanse is the meantime
Im 64 years old and want to retire in 3 1/2 years. ADHD has been a crutch my whole life. Im struggling at work trying to learn and remember simple tasks. Of course every struggle i have centers around the computer screen and all the symbols and what to attach to what when where and why. This is a major problem for me. Because i cant focus , I cant absorb menial tasks. If i were retired i would not care.
These comments make me cry im so excited i was just diagnosed within the last month im 31 and have struggled my whole life. I was prescribed 20mg generic vyvanse today and start it tomorrow im seriously overwhelmed by the adhd atcthis point in my life with a house 2 kids a husband and a business 😅
I started on 30mg and felt nothing. Didn’t do a thing, and I wanted to cry. We were supposed to increase to 50, but try finding that in the US right now. I had leftover 30s, so I took two. And I nearly cried for another reason. THIS is what I’m capable of? I’ve owned my own law firm for 14 years. I have a literary agent and have published 8 books. But NOW it doesn’t feel like I’m always on the edge, at the last minute, procrastinating even when I know the ramifications. To toot my own horn, I’ve done very good without medication. I feel like I’m going to be a beast with it.
Thanks, this gives me some hope! I started taking it a few days ago. The first day, I felt a little restless and agitated like if I had too much coffee. But my focus (or the lack of) seemed the same. And in the following days, I almost felt nothing. I was already getting concerned that it might not be the right medication or that it might not even be ADHD and that's why it's not working. So it's good to see other people are having a similar experience but eventually feel something after increasing the dose. I'll keep on taking for the next weeks until my next appointment and then talk to my doctor what's the best course of action. How have you been since then? Did you manage to keep this feeling up or did the effect vanish after a while? Did you continue on a higher dosage?
@@godwinsboom I can, thanks! I had to do 2x30mg for a while, and that was too much. I was super focused, but it felt like it never wore off and it messed with my appetite and sleep. We finally switched pharmacies and I was able to find it. 50mg/day has been a good dose for me (but I definitely have to combine the dose with planning, else I’ll hyperfixate on whatever I’m doing when it kicks it 😆).
Started last week. Before it was like im stuck in a swamp and whenever i wanted to do anything it was so difficult to move and do it, it took soo much energy and focus but now it dosnt take any energy to do anything. When i took it for the first time i felt like im on vacation, i felt so peaceful. No more chaos. I also feel less desire for anything but id say its because everything is giving me joy now not just food or driving my cute lil corolla
It’s cool how you pronounce Elvanse! Thanks for your videos. This is the second one I’ve watched. I started Elvanse 30 mg on Monday last week. I love the clarity and peaceful mind that it induces. My favourite thing to do is to take a shower after I have taken my meds and breakfast. The water droplets falling on your head and skin feels so good! 😊 Your house looks amazing by the way. Keep making videos please 🙏🏻
You too? Lol today's my first day and honestly I'm fine but I don't know that it's a HUGE difference. Also had a tornado touch down near me today, so that'll definitely take your focus off things lol.
@Bellana I'm glad it's working for you! Honestly it didn't go well for me at all. I took it for 3 days and had a terrible tension headache all 3 days. On the third day my heart was pounding through my chest. My chest was super hot and I got really sweaty. My BP skyrocketed to 155/108 (I never have BP issues). I think my anxiety played a part but I truly thought I was dying. Needless to say I'm no longer on it. It just isn't for everyone. I will say later that day after I didn't die I felt relatively good but it's not worth it FOR ME. I was also on a SSRI and have read that they dont mix whatsoever so Im not sure. Best of luck!!
I'm at the end of my diagnosis process and will be discussing medication in a couple of weeks.. im so anxious. Im worried that it wont work for me or if it does work and I'll be angry that i went my whole life without it. I'm mostly excited though. Thank u and all the other ADHD creators in this space for providing so much useful info.
Took my first dose today and literally spent an hour enjoying the peace and quiet in my brain before starting my day it was so nice and centering. I have mild dry mouth but I’m just making sure to drink water :)
Diagnosed at 48. Yeah def feel cheated … hurt and pushed away those i cared for, said things I didn’t mean, poor decisions at spur of moment that affect drastically…. Lifetime wasted. Yet i want to find out if I am any good at anything if meds help and allow me to be par with others for once in my life…
For me elvanse worked like a somnifère. Whatever the dose, I was sleepy the whole day. Ritaline didn't work neither. I had get something custom made by the pharmacist.
Hope to experience that spotlight soon when I get my medication. In Australia we need a permit and the process is lengthy but I'm almost there. Thanks for the video.
Did you get feelings of emotionally numbness or apathy when you first started? Did it go away? I noticed I am not myself when around people. This is something I did not have when I was on adderall.
I feel the same And I also don’t like doing my creative stuff on The meds If I want to study I am off the meds If I am doing regular tasks: chores, little projects around the farm that I normally would avoid till they became a considerable issue nagging at me I take my meds those days This keeps me on a lower dose because I don’t have the tolerance build up of every day use And it helps me normalize my self drug free. If I could change one thing about adderall it would be the soul sucking emotional numbness it gives you.
They put me on Ritalin, and I felt nothing. Then I got Elvanse, and the resistance to do stuff subsided a little. And that was it, that's the only discernible benefit so far. Still chaotic tangential thinking, impulsive and reckless behaviour, forgetfulness, lack of planning/organisation, no sense of time, difficulty to follow conversations and so forth and so forth. I feel cheated. Why don't the meds work like they do for others? What do I do now?
Update: We doubled the dose, and I'm fine with the meds now. I get stuff done more easily, this helps tremendously. I'm still impulsive chaotic and forgetful, but there are other means to mitigate the impact of those symptoms.
Second day: I remembered the laundry in the dryer, from the day before, jumped out of bed 20 minutes after I took my Ritalin, and folded the laundry and put it away, before my family woke up and started a new load. I feel much more balanced. I got my half dose yesterday after I got my prescription, I did drive on the motorway at night without being sensory overloaded by the lights and other cars, I normally hate driving on the motorway in the dark, as it is a sensory nightmare but it isn't with ADHD meds. And my binge eating disorder I have struggled with all my life, the impulses for a dopamine hit with food is gone, I eat when I am hungry and stop when I am full, I don't eat after dopamine anymore, only after nutrition. This is the biggest thing and the one who has caused me the most health issues over the years.
Vyvanse is amphetamine-based medication. Have you ever tried methylphenidate-based medication? If so what do you think… Amphetamine vs. Methylphenidate I would like to know which is more safe and have less side effects 🙏
Unfortunately, I haven't tried! I'm sorry, I have no relevant knowledge and experience to share with methylphenidate, but I believe psychiatrists usually trial one after the other until it fits you perfectly.
I’ve tried both types - for me, the amphetamine ones work better; but for some people it’s the other one. My doctor has said that there is no difference in the safety of each, and of course each person can have different side effects.
You are beautiful in so many ways and thank you for this video. I just got prescribed this med and waiting for the prescription. I am kinda scared as I am not used to meds in general and your explanation of side effects to look out for and work through is giving me more confidence in trying it out. Thank you again. I just want to feel like I have a normal brain and life again.
Awwwww. Thank you so much for sharing and for your kindness! I really hope things went okay on your first day and you are doing good now. Please know that you are not alone and many others are taking meds for years with great success. You can absolutely find the right ones for you and get through the first few weeks! I believe life can be awesome and more normal for you again too! I wish you the very best! Hugs
Hey Ross! I recently upped my dosage just this week. There's a lot of things that feel different about it and have changed since the beginning, so I'm going to film a video about it this week. I will include your question, and hopefully it helps! Thank you for the support!
I start taking elvance two weeks ago I had the med for 2 years but I use to take it once a month or sometime every 2 month when I need it and then 2 weeks ago I start taking everyday and I fell much better calmer and it took me away from using other narcotics I feel at least a bit normal now
HI! i worked my way up to 70mL of vyvanse when I was 12. it worked, but lost its efficiency slowly. I couldn't go further up, because I wasn't over 25, because my brain needed to finish developing. So now, years later, my psychiatrist and i are still looking for meds that wont affect me negatively (like vyvanse, as my already fast metabolism made me loose weight catastrophically). anyways, have a hug
I'm 61 and am at 70mg. now. I split it up 40 in the morning 30 by 1:00. Some I take the whole 70 in the morning. I have no.problems sleeping after 10 o'clock. I here you and feel you. When it comes to school (college or other) there are some things you can do. Get a real tuiter.Take less classes. Do it quicker. Quarter system. Or, just do less and take longer. It doesn't matter. Jr. Colleges seem to have the help more often than not. (And you gotta know this already, your not as dumb as think you are! Your not!) Hopefully Shire and others can develope better and better drugs for this terrible situation we have both found ourselves in. God bless you.... I really do wish you the very best.
My first day on Elvanse 30g, The best way I can describe it was it felt like I was floating, was so dizzy, spaced out and felt so sick. I’m on my 4th day and throughout the day I’ve gotten more and more nauseous and in general feeling really light headed, I have 0 appetite at all and I already take meds that decrease my appetite anyways. Does the symptoms get better over time? I got diagnosed March last year and I’m considering just not doing meds for adhd because this is my 4th time changing medication and I just want to see an effect
That sounds to me like you might be on too higher dose to start with and might need to start a little lower. The thing with the nausea...are you making sure to have your meds with food? I find if getting nausea...having with food helps it stop. Hopefully you've been able to make some progress...but yeah trying a lower dose might help ease in...like 10-20mgs to start till your body adjusts.
Vyvanse actually gets processed in the Liver, so eating food before or after doesn’t impact it’s function! It will for adderall and other adhd med’s though
Thank you for your kind words! I just read on the package that you're supposed to give it a minute before and after, but you are right, it doesn't have much effect on it's effectiveness what you eat and when you eat. Except for vitamin C, I read a lot about vitamin C rich foods interfering with the process of absorption.
Vyvanse is processed through the liver into Dextroamphetamine which is the active ingredient of Adderall, taking L-thysine supplements incres=ase its effectiveness as thats the enzyme that it interacts with in the live
I am, really sensitive now a cried a little bit I was watching video of rescues animals tough, I just took my first vynanse medicine today at 9 AM , I eat 10 minutes later my breakfast and now I am feeling a little bit funny , my body has a weird felling like tingeling and well maybe I am HIGH kind a fellling is 10:37 AM heart rate is higher . I don’t t know what to expect. I will study and see how IT goes. thank you for the video i WAS literally really lost and scared to started with this medication. and now i finally did it. but I am not feeling nothing really different ,maybe my brain is more quiet... 🤫
I would like to know your input. I also feel that sense of brightness but also distractibility, irritability and when I am in a public place, overwhelmed by all the sounds in that location, I can get distracted by someone's conversation, then someone's movement etc. My symptoms have changed over time and depending on location, as a youth I was like a tomboy very active and in people's "faces" etc, as I went to school, zoned out and had immense difficulty in high school. All that being said, when I took Vyvanse I felt that brightness initially return, however I also felt more calm, like back and forth. The effects of being more calm and focused were more prominent several days later, but still felt that brightness. Could this be because the dose is too low? I also felt more vulnerable to being distracted, but not as prominent as being off meds. What is your experience and advice? I also noticed that the headaches and some nervousness was remedied by eating regularly. I had also stopped caffeine, so that could have been a factor at play as well. Thank you for your videos, as they are helping validate my experience.
On the start of my second day with medication and didnt even fell asleep First day felt heart "heavy" but with normal beating speed, harder to breath, weak legs, shaking a bit, and even weirder, the house tasks that i always leave for weekend (and have been waiting for 2 weeks now), I did them all in a single afternoon without having a reason... So weird...
Im taking the same , without it im a mess like when I don’t take it i wonder how could i manage myself but when i take it side effects come and i wish i was different i wish i had the choice to take off this illness i hate myself for being like this , medication definitely worth it but i wish everything was different
I’m in the UK and have been waiting for ages to start titration. (NHS backlog) but I’m starting a new job soon and it’s so frustrating because I want to make a good impression but can’t do much about it.
