Last updated: November 27th, 2019
No ADHD drug is perfect. They all have their problems.
But as far as ADHD medications go, I believe that Vyvanse is the best ADHD medication for adults. Millions of people with ADHD most likely agree with me on this one, too.
So, just keep reading to discover the 10 Vyvanse benefits that just might change your life!
Note: This article is based on my personal experience with taking Vyvanse for roughly one year. Please speak with your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance. Enjoy…
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Benefit #1. It’s a smooth ride
Vyvanse is a smooth, long-lasting ADHD medication that makes you feel sharp, smart, and alert all day long.
When you take Vyvanse, you’ll most likely feel like you’re in a “flow state”. This is an awesome feeling, because it can sometimes be extremely difficult for people with ADHD to enter a flow state otherwise.
Taking Vyvanse is a lot like forcing your ADHD brain to buckle down, and focus on whatever task you need to take care of.
When you’re on Vyvanse, you’ll either LOVE talking with other people, or you won’t want to be bothered at all. Your sociability will probably depend on how much work you have to take care of during the day.
Either way, you’ll definitely be in the zone for whatever you have to take care of.
Benefit #2. There will be few ADHD symptoms left to deal with
Vyvanse should cover most of your bases when it comes to temporarily eliminating ADHD symptoms.
Before taking Vyvanse, you might feel a little bit lethargic, unmotivated, or sleepy.
After taking Vyvanse, you’ll most likely feel optimistic, motivated, and prepared to tackle whatever challenges you have to face.
When I used Vyvanse for one full year, I was so engulfed in my school work and business growth, that I barely had time to even think about procrastinating or avoiding important tasks.
So, once you take Vyvanse, you’ll feel focused and on top of your ADHD symptoms.
Benefit #3. Vyvanse can genuinely help you turn your life around
ADHD has been linked to a lack of dopamine production in the brain.
For example, this NPR interview provides a great overview of how the ADHD brain contains differences in dopamine reward pathways:
They still use imaging specifically to monitor different markers of the dopamine system in the brain of individuals with ADHD. We studied 55 of those individuals and 43 healthy controls and then compare the brain of these two groups of subjects. And found that indeed as what have been suggested by clinical stories. There was a significant deficit in the function of the dopamine reward pathways in individuals that have ADHD.
So, when you have ADHD, there’s a good chance that your brain doesn’t produce enough dopamine.
This is a major problem, because dopamine production helps you stay motivated, seek rewards, and live a high-quality, purposeful life.
Luckily, taking an ADHD medication like Vyvanse can usually solve most of these problems for you.
Vyvanse is lisdexamfetamine, which is a prodrug of the central nervous system (CNS) stimulant dextroamphetamine. The dextroamphetamine found in Vyvanse is also paired with L-lysine, which is an essential amino acid.
And, taking Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) essentially provides your ADHD brain with the dopamine production that it desperately needs.
Multiple sources on PubMed indicate that pharmaceutical amphetamines appear to promote brain development and nerve growth in people with ADHD.
This makes sense, because after you take Vyvanse, you will most likely think, act, and live your life at an “elevated” speed. You’ll finally be in a position to take care of your work on time, enjoy good relationships, and function in society.
In other words, Vyvanse can genuinely help you turn your life around, because it’s a medication that shows you what you’re truly capable of accomplishing in life.
Benefit #4. Vyvanse can be a temporary or permanent solution for your ADHD symptoms
In a previous article, I wrote about how I stopped taking Vyvanse after one full year of use.
I don’t currently take Vyvanse any more.
But, the beautiful thing is that I respect what Vyvanse has done for me, and I’m perfectly OK with using Vyvanse once again at some point in the future.
As of now, I haven’t felt the need to use Vyvanse again, because I’m a writer, and I don’t work in an overly-demanding role at this point in my life.
But, I very well may pick up a prescription for Vyvanse at some point in the future, because I understand just how beneficial Vyvanse can be for mentally-draining activities like accounting, doing taxes, cleaning the whole house, getting organized, etc.
To be perfectly honest, there are still times when I crave Vyvanse, and know that I would benefit greatly by using it.
So, the point is that Vyvanse can be a temporary or permanent solution for your ADHD symptoms. It just depends on how you want to use it. The choice is entirely yours.
If you aren’t sure what to think about Vyvanse, I recommend talking with your doctor about getting a Vyvanse prescription, and seeing if you can try it out for a little while.
If you like Vyvanse, then you’ll most likely want to stay on the medication for a while.
If you don’t like it, then no one is going to force you to take it. It’s your life. So play by your own rules!
Benefit #5. You’ll probably feel more motivated to exercise and eat healthy foods
I experienced some weight loss from Vyvanse, which honestly wasn’t a terrible side effect given my personal situation (your results may differ).
But more importantly, when I used Vyvanse, I was able to find the time to exercise more often, and eat healthy foods.
I was probably in the best physical shape of my life while taking Vyvanse, because I was eating extremely healthy foods, and I was exercising five or six days per week.
So, if you decide to use Vyvanse (under the supervision of a doctor), and you follow the general philosophy laid out for you on ADHD Boss (exercise, eat healthy brain foods, have fun) – then you will almost certainly experience similar, awesome results for yourself.
Benefit #6. Vyvanse will help you become way more efficient in your everyday life
Vyvanse was the tool that helped realize what I was actually capable of accomplishing for the first time in my life.
Using Vyvanse enabled me to grow a website, take on multiple clients for my freelance writing business, get in excellent shape, and generally just make the most of my life.
So, I’m willing to bet that Vyvanse will do something similar for you too. There are many positive Vyvanse reviews and success stories out there.
Of course, Vyvanse isn’t a perfect medication by any means. I’m not trying to make Vyvanse out to be the perfect “wonder drug”, because it has some obvious flaws as well.
But, Vyvanse will help you become more efficient in your everyday life.
When you take Vyvanse, you’ll probably feel like you need to be productive. This sudden urge to be productive just might motivate you to do a better job at work, start a small business of your own, find an entirely new career path, or unlock a number of other possibilities.
Like I mentioned before in this article, I only had to take Vyvanse for one year to pick up positive habits (like working hard, organizing my house, and eliminating time-wasting activities).
Today, I continue to utilize those same positive habits which have made me a more efficient person.
Benefit #7. You’ll feel like you’re “cheating” at the game of life (don’t worry, this is a good thing)
If you have ADHD, then you’ve probably felt like you’ve been at a disadvantage for most of your life. You’ve probably found school, work, relationships, and life in general to be a constant battle.
But, if you decide to try an ADHD medication like Vyvanse, there’s a good chance that you’ll discover what it feels like to have an “upper hand” in life for the very first time.
Sounds pretty amazing, right?
Taking Vyvanse almost feels like you’re cheating at the game of life.
But in all honesty, you’re just using a world-class pharmaceutical product to “compensate” for some of your brain differences. This is fair game.
In other words, you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about if you decide to use Vyvanse to improve your ADHD symptoms.
When you have ADHD, taking Vyvanse is more like “leveling the playing field” than anything else…
You’ll finally be able to lessen the mental strain that you’ve most likely dealt with for most of your life.
Benefit #8. You’ll experience noticeable improvement in your career or business
People who take ADHD medication generally get good results. This has been ignored for far too long.
I’ve never heard of anyone with ADHD who took Vyvanse, and then saw a decrease in performance in their career or business.
Instead, most people claim to experience a newfound enthusiasm for their work after starting a Vyvanse prescription.
I used Vyvanse to launch the ADHD Boss website. I worked on ADHD Boss for one full year while I took Vyvanse every morning. And honestly, I don’t know if this website would exist today if I hadn’t taken Vyvanse during that period of time.
I had actually abandoned this website for quite a while before I tried ADHD medication. And, I only returned to working on ADHD Boss because of the initial dopamine rush that I received from Vyvanse.
So, when people ask me why I appreciate Vyvanse, I have to admit that I’m a little biased in favor of the medication, because this website literally wouldn’t exist without it.
Best of all, you can apply my personal experience to your current situation.
If you’re going through a difficult time with your career or business, then you might use Vyvanse to power through the challenging times ahead.
If you decide to use Vyvanse, I can almost guarantee that you’ll experience more noticeable progress in your career or business than you’ve ever had before.
And remember that you don’t have to use Vyvanse forever, if you don’t want to. I appreciate that Vyvanse played an extremely important role in my schoolwork, business, and career for just one year of my life.
See if you can achieve great results for your life with ADHD medication, and be open to the possibilities that come from it.
Benefit #9. If you take a very low dose of Vyvanse, you probably won’t have very many side effects to deal with
Before you read any further, please keep in mind that I can only speak about my own personal experience in regards to using Vyvanse.
You’ll have to chat with a good physician who’s familiar with ADHD medication if you want to understand all of the risks of taking Vyvanse (including the Vyvanse side effects that you can potentially experience).
But in my case, I enjoyed taking a 20mg dose of Vyvanse on most days, because I experienced the biggest Vyvanse benefits from just a relatively tiny dose.
I used Vyvanse titration (also called the “Vyvanse dosage hack”) to take minimal amounts of Vyvanse at a time.
I found that taking relatively small amounts of Vyvanse provided me with the best results, and the least amount of side effects.
So yes, I literally took a chid’s dose of Vyvanse 90% of the time. But, if you’re willing to learn from my experience, then you just might find that a small amount of Vyvanse gives you the best results, too.
This is also referred to as finding your “minimum effective dose” (MED). You should find your MED for Vyvanse, and stick with it. You’ll be much happier over the long-term.
Benefit #10. You’ll feel more confident
I don’t think that anyone should value their self-worth based on an ADHD medication like Vyvanse. You should obviously try your best to be a confident person regardless of the medications that you take.
But, I’m not going to lie, either. The truth is that taking Vyvanse will make you feel incredibly more confident in your skills and abilities. Almost like Bradley Cooper in the movie Limitless!
Vyvanse fuels your ADHD brain, and gives you the confidence that you need to live your life at a high level.
You might as well enjoy the Vyvanse-induced confidence boost, and make the most of it.
The ADHD Boss Vyvanse review (my final opinion)
Overall, I give Vyvanse a rating of 8.5 out of 10.
I rate Vyvanse as the best ADHD medication, because there’s nothing that even comes close to Vyvanse in terms of smoothness, potency, and ADHD symptom relief.
Vyvanse is not a perfect ADHD medication by any means. It definitely has its flaws (which I’ve addressed in other articles on ADHD Boss). But, Vyvanse still beats all other ADHD medications in just about every possible way.
Please remember to use Vyvanse responsibly – under the supervision of a doctor. And, make sure to treat your ADHD medication with respect. Vyvanse is an extremely powerful ADHD medication.
But, if you use Vyvanse wisely, then it will take great care of you and your ADHD in return.
I’m in my 30s. I have 2 children and a wife. A 3rd child is on the way. I struggled so badly in grade school that I barely made it out of high school. I was held back twice and my love of computers was the only thing that proved to the teachers around me that I could actually be motivated enough get through the process.
I’ve been beaten down most of my life and called different, not normal. It’s plainly obvious to most from the time they see my hyperactive communication skills and my inability to slow down and engage on a “normal” adult level of conversation that I’m generally not quit like everyone else in the room. It’s taken years to figure out why this is the case. Years of me asking why it is that I’m so different and trying so hard asking what it is that I need to change about myself in order to be like everyone else around me.
In my teen years, I darn near failed out of high school because I would hyper focus on things that other students just wouldn’t be interested in. I learned to program when I was about 11 years old by decompiling old programs and learning how control structures worked. That means I was reading programs in hexadecimal. By 16 I was writing music and learning how sound worked, teaching myself digital signal processing and music theory. At 19 I paid for my first car writing websites for companies and at 22 I had a business writing music for films. The highlight of my high school years was winning the school science fair, and yet I was asked to leave by a guidance counselor because my grades were so bad they were making the school look bad.
Needless to say I did graduate. I went to community college. I went on to get my bachelors in computer science and worked in the field simultaneously. Then I went on to get a masters. It’s been a huge struggle for me. Hyperfocus is a blessing and a gift, especially with children. I love my children so much but my brain forces me to want to solve bigger and bigger problems and unfortunately my children just want a father that does simple things with them, of which I often find it hard to do.
I’m presently attempting the PhD program and just started on vyvanse. I’m finding so far that it was been life changing. I never realized how much constant noise there was in my head until I had a filter like Vyvanse to crank it down. I’m finding it a lot easier to work in my office and have my kids disrupt me and be able to take time for little moments with them without having to shoo them away because I’m worried I’ll lose what was in my head. I’m also finding I’m able to listen to people effectively and communicate better without the extra anxiety of worrying about how to respond when I miss key points they said because my ADHD got in the way.
I’m looking forward to this newfound superpower and I was excited to see that your article confirmed for me some suspicions that I had already been thinking about this medication!
Thank you!
Corey your background is incredibly similar to mine and many other people with ADHD. It’s a very common “theme” that happens to many of us in grade school.
That’s incredible to hear how well Vyvanse is working for you, too.
Thanks so much for sharing your interesting perspective!
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. You will help others.
I appreciate you Gina.
So you are for sure ADHD?
Yes Brianna.
Hi there,
I know this article is over a year old, but I’m hoping you still read comments. What do you think of taking Vyvanse every other day or 3 days on/3 days off to avoid tolerance? I finally was prescribed Vyvanse after 40 years with very bad ADD, and I absolutely love it. This is the first time in my life I feel like a regular human being, able to start a task, work on it, finish it, and move on. It’s amazing. Life changing. But I am afraid after reading all these stories of people who it worked great for and then they built tolerance, and now no matter how much they take, it doesn’t help. I read your MED article, so I may try that. But what is your opinion on skipping days?
Hi Stacie. Every other day or 3 days on & days off is great. I think you should do whatever suits your lifestyle (under a doctor’s supervision of course). Really happy to hear Vyvanse is working so well for you.
After nearly 2 years working with a psychiatrist who clearly had no idea how to treat ADHD I’ve found someone who does. He’s just started me on Vyvanse which I’ll be able to get next week.
If it’s able to do half of what it did for you I’ll be forever grateful. I’ve been trying with spirts of success to start my own business. It’s really frustrating when you hit mental roadblocks and procrastinate on arguably simple stuff yet let yourself run down many rabbit holes, not getting the things done that will in end generate income. Then get overwhelmed to the point you’re almost doing nothing.
So yeah, fingers and toes are crossed that Vyvanse helps get me moving in right direction and implementing becomes easier.
Awesome Simon. How is it working for you?
I have ADD with an anxiety disorder. Will this medicine exacerbate my anxiety?
It totally depends on your individual reaction to the medication Sandra. Everyone is different!
Vyvanse is the only medication that’s ever helped me since I was a child. I can focus, work, get more things done, think clearly and stay creative…all at the same time.
Awesome to hear Rosie. It worked extremely well for me too while I used it.
I just started taking vyvance today, I don’t like the jittery feeling. Will this jittery feeling go away in time???
In my experience, the jittery feeling actually *does* go away after 1-2 weeks. Your body needs time to adapt. That said, please talk to your doctor if you keep feeling jittery!
I’ve been on Concerta then biphentin both worked quite well except for not being able to urinate properly and some constipation issues but the biggest problem was my voice change . I sing rock/metal and I had read that these medications can raise your vocal octave a bit so I thought bonus ! Wrong ! Lost my main mid range had serious lump in throat feeling and ive not been able to sing for last 3 months so I quit cold turkey to see if my voice would return no luck yet 🙁 . I was told this is a very rare sise effect by my Dr and a Physiologist have you ever encountered this before . My Dr says I really should try my prescription of vyvanse but Im even more depressed about my voice loss. And yes got checked by an ENT and no acid reflux disorder causing it, no nodes looks all clear. It feels like it over tight like ive been singing for hours yet ive not hardly said a word often feels like its coated or something it just feels different but what comes out now sounds like im going through puberty again at 47 !?
Wow I haven’t heard of that side effect before Adrian. That sounds pretty serious. I hope you find a way to continue singing without any issues (whether you decide to continue medication or not).
When you say your throat is tight, it makes me wonder if that is a symptom of anxiety. I hope by now you might be feeling better. I do not sing in a band, but I do sing. I have anxiety from time to time and the lump in the throat feeling is common for me. It does affect my range and tone – well, it’s a muscle contracting. Something you might try is caffeine free tea before singing to smooth your vocal chords.
Best,
Jeanne
Adrian,
Have you seen a speech-language pathologist about your voice problem? Please look into that and if you need help with a referral, let me know.
I can actually attest to the benefits of it, albeit now I do have to find ways to juggle with my writing while at work. Unpublished writer currently, and the effects I had before I took it–I was diagnosed with ADHD at a very young age, and on Ritalin. and it was a HORRIBLE drug… my mom gave me the choice in my teens because she saw it made me drastically depressed, and stopped taking it.
Downside? I stopped taking ALL meds, and though I still kept going, there was just ‘one more thing’ holding me back; from promotions, from doing the best job that I could, from life. My writing suffered horribly because of it, due to having a plethora of ideas swimming around in my head, and an almost physical block that completely kept me from being able to get the words out on paper.
At 34, I made the switch… I finally paid the money–because insurance right now is horrible–and got tested again, finding that my symptoms on the ADHD chart were in the high 90’s (on a scale where I think 75 to 80 is considered severe). I went on a mild dose-40 mg-and it’s like I took off on a rocket ship.
The only downside is that-as a writer-I have to pace myself… my mind wants to keep going, but imagination can only go so far, even though I was pushing out well over 10k words before it decided it couldn’t stretch any further… but, the amazing thing was that before, when I hit that peek? (Moments in ADHD world where dopamine is actually produced manually, and I feel hyper focused for maybe a couple of months) I would always just keep pushing through, not thinking that this was affecting my work in the process.
With Vyvanse, I can actually consciously register that my mind is tapped out of words. I’m still very much in the beginning stages, and trying to establish healthy habits of ‘cool down’ in between when I’m not at work, or working on my book at home, but the fact that I can feel motivated on through the whole day, and know that tomorrow I can happily tackle it without feeling what I felt before-any time I knew I could do more but just didn’t have the stamina, it would often leave me feeling anxious and drained.
That feeling has diminished too… all thoughts associated with my anxiety, and yes, even my motivation and feelings of self worth-I don’t hate myself, but I did often doubt my abilities and talents without medication-all of that is fading away, and instead my mind feels like ‘okay, let’s move to the next solution instead’. It still leaves me feeling a little antsy when trying to wind down for the day, but again, due to attempting to find more healthy and creative habits–listening to podcasts, music, or reading a book–in between cooldown periods, I find my mind still continues to keep alert, aware, and capable of making the adequate shift until I move into the next day.
I’ve only hit close to the one-month mark since making the change, and my obvious concerns are probably the same as everyone’s; am I going to get addicted? Can I just put this down if it starts to interrupt my life? Those two have always been huge milestone hurdles driving me away from being put on medication. But honestly, I can attest that so far I’ve been doing nothing but shooting higher and higher since starting it.
Thank you for the awesome comment Beau. 10k words is a huge goal/milestone. Is that per day or per week?
BTW you asked some great philosophical questions at the end of your comment. You have the same exact concerns as everyone else who is using ADHD meds. These challenges are not easy to deal with. We’re all in this together.
Thank you for your wealth of information!;)
I just started Vyvanse. I am doing ok on it. Not hungry at all. I have been reading your articles about natural ways to help.
I was told if I eat any fruits or acidic food the medication stops working. Is this true?
I am starting to drink a green smoothie around 4 or 5 today. That’s when I feel the medication is wearing off.
Also your article on supplements was great! I plan on buying some on Amazon.
Thanks in advance for any tips about eating while on the Vyvanse.
Thanks for your comment Stavey. Yes it’s usually best to drink your smoothie in the evening while using ADHD meds!
Thank you for your wonderful articles.
Can you please help I have been searching on the internet if one should wait an hour before eating while taking the Vyvanse?
Also should you eat a protein with the medication.
I don’t know if anyone is still replying on this site. I posted a comment a few days ago with no response.
I did purchase some of the natural supplements you wrote about to help me with the crash.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Thanks Stacey! I apologize for the late response! You can have a light meal with your Vyvanse! That’s totally ok!
Hi Stefan,
I am not sure if anyone is looking at new posts.
I recently went on Vyvanse and need some help. I asked my doctor and she has no clue as to what I am talking about.
I would like to know what I can eat in the morning that will not conflict with the Vyvanse. I know all the acidic food I can not eat.
Is it true that Calcium can stop the medication. I was eating Fage plain yogurt, but then I read on another blog that Calcuum can stop the Vyvanse.
I would truly appreciate any feedback.
I did buy the vitamin B food based vitamin you suggested.
Also ,drinking the green smoothies you mention. Trying to add supplements you have on your blog when the crash starts happening.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Thanks again Stacey and I replied to your previously comment about this topic. Have you read that one? Either way thank you so much for reading. Don’t overthink your diet regimen too much please because it isn’t necessary. As long as you’re eating healthy, high-quality foods, you will be OK.
I was just prescribed vyvanse, waiting for a prior authorization ( my insurance company made me try adderall, and I hate it). I was diagnosed at 36 when I realized that it has taken me 10 years to finish college, and the fact that I can’t get through a sentence without “day dreaming”, and many other problems.I’m really excited to try vyvanse and reading your experience has given me a little hope for being “normal” and finally finishing my degree in criminal justice.
Wishing you the best Kate and hope all is going well for you.
Finding your website has been the greatest thing to happen to me after finding out I have ADD! Thank you.
I took vyvance 20 mg for a total of 5 days. First day was amazing. Finally felt normal. Second day, ok then pretty bad stomach ache. Spent the last 3 days in bed because of debilitating migraines.
I kept reading headaches are a common thing that goes away. Did you experience or have heard of anyone starting off like this?
I’m on concerta 18 mg 4rth day and don’t really feel any difference except for the crash 4 hrs later. 🤦🏻♀️ Hope you still reply lol
So awesome to hear from you Sharon I really appreciate your kind words. Headaches are normally associated with dehydration from what I understand. But to be safe, this is definitely something I would definitely recommend chatting with your doctor about!
Hey Sharon!
Your experience reminded me of my first weeks on Vyvanse 4 months ago.
I definitely had headaches (but not migraines) when I first went on Vyvanse. I started on 10 mg for a week – didn’t feel much of a difference – and then 20 mg for 2 weeks and experienced awful headaches and a crash 4 hours later, it was so bad – like no will to do ANYTHING bad. I felt completely hopeless.
But then I tried 30 mg and it was like the heavens opened up and shone a beaming, angelic ray on me (I’m only half exaggerating). It was so incredibly different – no headaches, no crash, totally able to focus on my school and work. Vyvanse has really changed my life for the better.
Of course, everyone will experience it differently, but for me, it was super worth the excruciating first weeks. If you’re still interested in trying it, I would recommend talking to your psychiatrist about playing with the dosage.
Good luck with whatever you choose! Trying different meds is such a wild ride… hang in there!
Awesome comment Laura and thank you for sharing your experience here!
I am going to start my son (17) on Vyvanse . I am praying this is a good fit for him. Whats your opinion for a teen to be on this medication ?
Thanks for your comment Shirley, and sorry for the late response. How’s it been working for your son?
Thanks for this article Stefan, it’s really helpful.
Would you please be able to elaborate a bit more on how and why you came off Vyvanse (given its benefits), and also how you were able to retain some (all?) of its benefits through habit formation during that period. Any advice and tips on doing that would be great
Thanks David. Great question. Don’t think I was able to retain the benefits of Vyvanse after stopping. My lifestyle just changed in such a way that I no longer felt the need for Vyvanse. This was purely a lifestyle choice.
So hi, I’m 17. For the longest time (probably about 6 years now), I’ve had trouble focusing on anything. I have really long periods where it feels like there’s something blocking me from accessing my thoughts… And quite frankly, it’s a bit terrifying. My younger brother, (about 2 years younger than I), has been on numerous medications due to extreme ADHD. I’ve considered and entertained the possibility that I may have said disorder as well, but I can’t be sure and secure with that notion until I’ve had a proper and professional diagnosis. The problem is, my parents don’t believe in putting me on any kind of medication, because they “don’t trust doctors”? They only allowed my younger brother to do so because of his attitude and behavior issues as a young child. He is currently weening off of it, which would only put my chances of an actual prescription even smaller. There was a brief period in my life when I was taking any pill I could get my hands on, seeking some sort of peace and calm from my emotional turmoil. At one point, I got my hands on Vyvanse. I merely had the intention to get high or something of the sort, as I’d been told the pill would really “take me places”. Of course I was misled, but the pill did absolute WONDERS. It was beyond amazing! I tore through school assignments, and had new-found motivation for living life in general. I felt as though I could do all of my projects in that one night, and I’d be able to follow up with a good prioritizing of the following weeks. I was not wrong. I also have problems with excessive eating and whatnot, and it helped me to stop doing that as well! It isn’t one of those “take for a few months and you’ll sink into a rhythm” medications. It gets to the point, which is the best thing about it. This isn’t meant to be some kind of story time or review, now that I’m stopping to think… How do I talk to my parents about it?
Hey Haylee thank you for your comment! This is a late reply but just wondering if you ever spoke to your parents about this subject? Let me know! Hope all is well.
I’ve started using this medication’ too help with my ADHD and ADHD related depresion (low self esteem). I find it’ too be more pure in terms of the d-amphetamine in it; compared too the instant release version here in Australia). Event though 70mg is equal too 21mg d-amphetamine (I’ don’t notice a difference.
It’s the best; and it’s worth waiting that 2 hour window for it too begin working.
Totally agreed Chris!
I am a 22 year old male and I have dealt with all 3 types of ADHD most of my life. I have been struggling way too much to do pretty much anything that I want to do. Keeping a job for more than a month has been nearly impossible. I am lucky if I remember to brush my teeth. Deep down I feel as if I am tidy and organized person trapped in a disruptive goon lacking any sort of gracefulness. Recently I have finally been approved for medical insurance and a fee weeks ago had an over the phone interview with a psychologist. I have been unmedicated for 10+ years and was finally able to get a proper diagnosis as an adult and was written a prescription for Vyvanse, yet there were more obstacles to get the medicine approved by my insurance company. I am literally a day or 2 away from actually starting this medication. I have never been more excited and ready to have a tool to help me accomplish whatever I want to accomplish and knock down all of the barriers that were preventing my success before. It was really good to hear these positive results from this medication and I am extremely grateful to whomever put up this informal site. Thank you kind stranger and I feel inspired to do great things.
Thank you for the kind words Will and you WILL succeed!
Thank you for this article. I am the mother of a high school senior who was just diagnosed and started this medication. I am both hopeful and scared. Your article increased my hope that she will feel success and confidence with her continued work in therapy in combination with the medication.
Thank you for your comment Erin. You both will be okay and the best thing you can do is support and encourage.