So, I'm in my 2nd week of titration for Elvanse.
The first couple of days were a bit strange. On day 1 I was so excited when the effect kicked in and I was able to concentrate that I was getting up and walking about to calm myself down, day two was better as it wasn't so new but I had a bit of anxiety and felt a bit tight chested.
Since then, once the "haha I'm on prescribed amphetamines" and "wow I can do so much now" effect wore off my work life has transformed, where I used to take a week and a half to write a solution design document through distractions, not being able to work out where to start and procrastination, I did one write up in a single day. At home I no longer have rubbish bags on the floor of the kitchen for days waiting for me to take them down to the bins, I did three loads of washing this weekend, cleaned my shower, and a load more general life admin. It just feels like everything is so much easier to do, the link between thinking about doing something and actually doing it is just there, my brain doesn't fight me when I try to make it stick to one thing anymore.
I also had to do some concentration tests on my computer and when I submitted my results my titration nurse even commented "You seem to have made significant improvements here in all diagnostic areas, especially with focus, this is really positive"
It is really like the pill from Limitless, I never knew how much I was being held back and how easy life is for neurotypical people until I've been able to experience it.
Glad Elvanse seems to be working for you!
I was on Elvanse for a year but didnt feel like it was helping me much but continued taking regardless.
Different dosages and methods of taking didnt help.
Also caused really bad dry mouth for me, constantly chugging on water and being self conscious that as a result my breath smelt.
I never got the intiial productive I can do anything euphoria, although I do recall feeling my mind was clearer the first time I took it.
Sadly didnt really change my day to day situation much and pretty much last 12 months or so have been a train wreck still.
I think its great though more and more people are becoming aware of ADHD.
However I dislike that on social media e.g. TikTok ADHD is being romancitised by people who I'm going assume dont have it but feel they because they may struggle with x.
When in reality its not fun or quirky to live with and has had made my life hell unknowlingly for the past few years on top of other things.
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Now finally seen by NHS MH Team and now trying Concerta instead.
Been two weeks unsure if its impacting me but not really had any side effects.
I feel its gonna be hard to tell because I'm in such a slump at the moment and I'm unmotivated to do anything, my days are literally spent in bed feeling mentally and physically tired scrolling through social media and the internet avoding reality.
On a new anti depressant but thinking it may need to be increased - Dont really wanna be on them but at this point im open to anything that'll help me get my life back on track.
Feeling like a failure and seeing peers excel is horrible.
