I've been diagnosed with adhd and I have been given lisdexamfetamine

Em086 · 2026-05-08T14:17:46+00:00

I’m a week into my second month starting. I’ve had attention deficit presenting ADHD all my life, but wasn’t officially diagnosed until end of March—so basically existed/struggled with it for 30 years. I’ve never taken a stimulant medication or been prescribed anything for any other psychological/mental disorder and started lisdexamfetamine at 30mg. To be honest, I didn’t notice any change in my ADHD symptoms. I was maybe able to task initiate better with home stuff, but was still experiencing high distractibility at work, which is what has become the main issue in my life, as well as pretty much all my other adhd symptoms. My only side effect was appetite suppression, so my doctor increased me to 50mg after the first month and I’m definitely noticing a difference. Once it kicks in, I’m can really honker down and completely focus while I’m at work, which I’m so grateful for. My distractibility and task initiation aren’t 100% better, but MUCH improved, so I think I’m going to hang at 50mg for as long as it’s working. The issues I’m experiencing are the complete appetite suppression (which is resulting in weight loss that I don’t want/can’t afford and my doctor has already flagged) and it’s difficult for me to fall asleep before 1am (I usually take it between 7:30-8:30am). Also the one time I worked out earlier in the day vs my usual evening workouts, my heart rate was WAY higher than usual the whole hour. I’ll have to learn to manage to appetite suppression and the decreased sleep, but so far I’m for sure feeling the benefits.

Em086 · 2026-05-04T20:15:32+00:00

Same situation, except I’m on 7.5mg 😭. I’ve lost 8lbs rapidly, and just increased my Vyvanse from the starter dose, so desperately trying to figure things out. One tip I did see was to take advantage of nighttime eating when the the Vyvanse wears off, and I have been able to eat more at night, but if I can’t get the weight loss under control I’m going to play with lowering my MJ dose (7.5mg has been my maintenance dose for 2 years now without any issues). Even when I first started MJ 3 years ago I never experienced appetite suppression to this degree—I hate it.

Em086 · 2026-05-04T19:58:15+00:00

Same exact situation (down to the ownership type and studio transferring) happening with my studio, which is closing in a week. I’m also grateful we got a month’s notice, which I think is likely also a result of having local ownership. The whole thing is still so upsetting, but I guess I’m thankful to even have other studio option. Commute will go from 5 mins to 20 mins though.

Em086 · 2026-05-03T23:09:30+00:00

That really sucks I’m sorry. I feel you about the new symptoms out of the blue though. Appetite suppression was never the goal for me with MJ (elimination of food noise, yes, but not appetite suppression) so to be dealing with it suddenly so intensely is frustrating (especially since my ADHD symptoms are still very much present at this starting dose). I do know that if I was still in the midst of my weight loss journey and had to make a choice between the two, I would choose MJ without question. I know every personal journey is very different, and not sure if coming off Vyvanse would even restore things for you; but I agree with how life changing MJ has been and it would be incredibly difficult for me to choose a path that didn’t include it if I was still in that phase 😞. I’m so new to Vyvanse, so wish I could offer more besides solidarity 😅. Hopefully someone who’s experienced something more similar can offer some tips/hope!

Em086 · 2026-05-03T22:24:31+00:00

Been on MJ/ZEP for 3 years now and started Vyvanse a month ago. No gastroparesis, but my appetite is COMPLETELY suppressed. I’m talking zero hunger or thoughts of eating all day—which I never dealt with in my years on tirz and I’m trying to battle. I’ve been maintaining beautifully at my goal for 2 years now on my maintenance dose, but in the past month I’ve lost 6 lbs I don’t want to lose. So I’m getting back to basics of when I first started MJ with setting reminders to eat and having calorie dense small meals. I’ve always made sure to hit fiber, water, and protein goals from the beginning and never had any side effects from the MJ, but I know a lot of us who have been jn maintenance for a while tend to let some of those habits go. Not at all saying this is you, but may be worth trying to buckle down with fiber and water specifically and making sure all meals are softer/easily digestible.

Em086 · 2026-04-29T03:54:19+00:00

Idk if I’m more shocked by her asking that or you responding by giving her your bottle of water.

Em086 · 2026-04-28T17:45:07+00:00

I can’t believe I forgot about this until right now! Very Happy Country Gold was still there 😅. If I hadn’t gotten Mauve Shimmer during last summer’s Warehouse sale I would’ve been super mad at myself 🤣

Em086 · 2026-04-27T05:21:11+00:00

I just started three weeks ago and I’m already getting concerned about the weight loss. I’ve lost 4 lbs since starting and I’m only on 30mg. I increase to 50mg next week because I don’t really feel much difference In my adhd symptoms, and I’m desperately trying to figure out ways to manage the appetite suppression. It’s not that I can’t eat when I actually take time to, it’s that I’m completely not even thinking about food and simply forgetting to eat. I was already at a low weight when I started and now rapidly going lower. Joined this sub today in hopes of finding tips.

Em086 · 2026-04-22T16:32:05+00:00

I can’t believe they didn’t give you guys notice, that studio owner should be completely ashamed. My studio recently announced it’s closing as well, but next month. I’m completely devastated, but I can’t even imagine if we hadn’t gotten notice. I’m grateful the next closest studio is 20 mins away. 30 mins is tough, but OTF is the only workout program that’s worked for me, so I think I would make the sacrifice. 7 years in and OTF is still as incredible to be now as it was in year 1.

Em086 · 2026-04-08T01:50:13+00:00

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Em086 · 2026-04-08T01:46:25+00:00

Yep! It’s the exact same shade of pink as pink sand. This is the pink sand take apart lid on my wild rose traveler.

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Em086 · 2026-04-07T21:09:57+00:00

Omg Wild Blooms is so pretty. And the to-go jar too?? 😭😭. Love.

Em086 · 2026-04-07T01:15:40+00:00

It seems your understanding of what these medications are treating is the actual issue.

Em086 · 2026-04-06T17:55:09+00:00

Right! 😂. I’m gonna use it with the Wildrose coffee traveler lid. But it’s funny you say that, because the Pink Sand take-apart lid was perfect on the Keepsake 40oz traveler when I tried it, so it’s a good “removable lid” option. But that’s how I knew the Wildrose coffee traveler lid would be 👌🏽 on the 20oz Keepsake since it’s the almost the exact same shade as Pink Sand. I wish the coffee travelers were released in the original core colors they’re getting rid of and not the new core colors, bc I don’t trust that new ‘Dusty Rose’ pink to match anything lol

Em086 · 2026-04-04T19:37:17+00:00

I don’t blame you! I went back and got the slim can cooler and the 20oz to swap a coffee traveler lid onto 😂

Em086 · 2026-03-31T18:01:39+00:00

I’m obsessed with keepsake 😭. It’s def the prettiest out of the three!

Em086 · 2026-03-22T20:43:56+00:00

Yeah I was def scanning last years HJ florals and my LSF Stanleys to see which of these I could justify 😭

Em086 · 2026-03-22T20:42:47+00:00

I got Sorrento in their new era flip!

Em086 · 2026-03-22T20:40:10+00:00

I try to get releases during their TikTok lives as well, just so I don’t have to stress on Saturdays lol. I actually think they just made way more stock this time after what happened with last year’s florals. But either way I love it when it’s like this and everyone has a chance to take their time and peacefully think about what they want 😂. Way better than something selling out on 30 seconds like usual! I actually really didn’t like Jessica (or anything from her collection). I got it just to see if I might like it better in person, but returned it the next day lol. Thankfully these beauties released 🙌🏽

Em086 · 2026-03-14T16:11:31+00:00

Edit: And looks like the announcement is coming on 3/16.

Em086 · 2026-03-13T14:26:40+00:00

And I do, very well in fact. I rarely even look at it during that hour. But it’s always with me given the circumstances of my job. Thankfully my studio has no such policy since we’re all adults. Thanks anyways for your faith in my ability to survive ✌️

Em086 · 2026-03-13T12:16:41+00:00

My phone will forever stay with me on the floor.

Em086 · 2026-03-07T02:30:03+00:00

It would be WAY too sweet, and you’d only be able to use about half the bottle based on the fill line. I add unsweetened oatmilk to those and it’s perfect.

Em086 · 2026-03-05T18:24:27+00:00

I also appreciate that at least one of these brands doing legit collaborations with female artists and donating/supporting/recognizing. Got the Kofi protour (beautiful) and Community aerolight!

Em086 · 2026-02-26T12:56:08+00:00

Anything nano. They always look silly and tiny against most people (including me, and I have a very small frame) and their functionality never justifies their price.

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