Vyvanse

In low doses it helps my focus and some executive function. I get use to it though, and since I have mild bipolar I can’t take a higher dose. It helps my mind feel more focused and calm, and that’s what I’ve heard from others. Less irritating than adderal.

I've been on it for almost 6months now and I find its effectiveness varies. I'm looking for another option but I was given ritalin as a child and it sent me off the walls so they won't retry anything in that realm

If you find the proper dose and medication for you there should be a proper balance between focus without being manic and without significant side effects. Taking medication every day is very important if you are inattentive type and drive. Managing my adhd improved immensely when I lowered my dose but took it everyday (at my doctor’s recommendation).

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I agree with marcnking. My psych doctor periodically weens me off of Adderall or vyvanse. I am completely exhausted and total add paralysis for the first 3 days without. The withdrawal really stinks but it is super helpful on the regular.

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It definitely helps, but take caution with focus medication (said from someone with 10+ experience with these medications). A lot of people I know that are also on them have gained a dependency for these because the productivity boosts so much. However, it also has some costs. You lose a lot of sleep, lose much of your appetite, also on days where you aren’t taking it (please for your health don’t take it every day) you’ll notice you aren’t able to do much, and I personally don’t like that I can’t do much without them on those days. I try my best not to use them but have them around for days where I really need it.

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