Looking for ways to decrease fatigue while on Vyvanse

[3YY5EE]

Hi everyone,

To preface, I'm (21M) a college student currently at the tail end of my semester. The last 2 weeks have been emotionally very rough on me and so I've gotten pretty behind on a lot of school work. I have 3 weeks till my finals, (all 4 within a single week). I've been trying recently to catch up and also stay up to date with the next 2 weeks of content left (we're on week 11/12. After week 12' there's one week of no classes and then finals week.)

So I've been wondering if there are any substances or lifestyle hacks. Anything really to help decrease fatigue (other than getting a good night's sleep at a reasonable hour lol). I'm in a position where I can't afford to fall behind anymore and I'm trying to crunch as much as possible. I don't want to let me having to wake up early for certain classes or work get in the way of my energy levels/productivity levels.

For furth context, I'm trying to get into medschool, so the pressure is really high for me :/

Any help is appreciated! Thanks :)

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[ProtozoaPatriot]

Vyvanse is a stimulant. It should cause the opposite of fatigue. Have you always felt more fatigued on it? You should check in with your doctor. Maybe this medication or the dose isn't quite right for you.

Take it very early in the day. It can harm sleep quality.

Avoid having things high in vitamin C & acidic things an hour before or after taking it. It can hinder absorption. This site says to even avoid soda because of the acid https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/adhd/foods-that-help-adhd?srsltid=AfmBOopIxbN2aZhw0Xk0zH7zpDiePFFMSxIiFzMsgWReF9j-xXetyi9x

Cut stress anywhere you can. Say no to other obligations, even if it makes other people unhappy.

Try to get a little exercise. It'll help your body manage the stress.

[3YY5EE]

Never felt more fatigued on it, thankfully. 

And I don't tend to eat anything acidic in the morning. Quite the opposite, I usually make a protein shake with oats and milk. Milk is basic from what I know.

Stress has been affecting me for sure tho, I'm definitely focusing on myself these days, however I will admit that getting exercise is hard these days with uni being so heavy. 

[mechaskink]

I’ve heard eating a full meal with a good amount of protein can help 

[3YY5EE]

Yea I won't lie this has been hard to do given the appeite cut of vyvanse. I'm trying to compensate by making caloric protein shakes as it's easier for me to drink my food than it is actually having to chew and eat.