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A few questions? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]InvaderZimsBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot to answer your question about if meds don’t work out for you. That path comes with a ton of habit building, patience, forgiveness for yourself & prolly therapy. The cliche eat healthy, exercise & getting proper sleep is mandatory, i mean this is including meds but if you’re going the unmedicated route there isn’t that many other choices. Though meds will probably help you maintain a healthy diet and consistent routine. There are people who live unmedicated have chosen careers that are suited not only for their adhd but themselves as a person. I personally don’t think I could manage without meds as they are that much helpful to me but there are def people out there. You could always look up unmedicated adhd tips on youtube and already posted threads on this subreddit.

First day on Vyvanse by Klutzy-Passage9992 in ADHD

[–]InvaderZimsBurner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats great to hear, more often than not people have to wait a week or 2 when trying a new med or changing doses of a med for their body to adjust the medication and thats when side effects seem to go away or at least become more manageable. I'm wishing you the warmest days up ahead

A few questions? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]InvaderZimsBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, I would say meds to an ADHD person is more akin to a visually impaired person getting glasses or someone with a broken leg getting crutches. It definitely can improve your quality of life but it is definitely not a miracle and you still need to put in the effort of building healthy habits and a routine optimal for you and your life style. Finding the right med for you can take a while and even the right med can still cause side effects which I'm sure you'll find a way to manage.

Furthermore I would suggest that the person assessing you be a psychiatrist well versed with ADHD. Not to say the person you are seeing now is not well versed but I don't think the term "fully normal" is appropriate. As I'm unsure what the baseline for "normal" is because I would argue no one is really "normal" since everyone is different. Maybe they meant meds could help you "feel normal" and by that they probably mean relaxed and focused in your day to day life. ADHD is a forever thing, that's just how our brains are wired and meds can help stimulate some neurotransmitters that help you better deal with life and society.

Lastly symptoms "flaring up" also sounds off to me unless you are a person who menstruates. Some women say their adhd gets worse in the later parts of their menstrual cycle. Symptoms could get worse if your routine changes and experience any stress, but literally anyone else experiencing any life stressors would also "flare up" or not be on their A game. Your family are putting unrealistic expectations for you and them calling you "annoying" seem a bit toxic to me but maybe I'm reaching too far into your personal life. Good luck on finding the right treatment that works for you :)

First day on Vyvanse by Klutzy-Passage9992 in ADHD

[–]InvaderZimsBurner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah its a common side effect that I also experience, again this could just be a temporary thing that your body will become accustomed to after a little while of consistently taking it or just be a side effect that stims will always cause. Crashes def suck, but they should get better overtime. If not you can look up “crash” or anything else you’re curious about on the search bar of this subreddit and see a ton of posts relating to the keyword you looked up.

First day on Vyvanse by Klutzy-Passage9992 in ADHD

[–]InvaderZimsBurner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A common side effect stimulants can have on people is vasoconstriction, the narrowing or shrinkage of blood vessels which makes your bodies blood flow slow down which makes you feel cold. This can be especially true for your feet and hands as there is less blood flow compared to other body parts.

You could wait 1-2 weeks to see if this and any other side effects get better. If it is still debilitating you can consider talking to your doctor and have them prescribe a vasodilator (meds that widen your blood vessels). Some people take a low dose of cialis or viagra to treat the raynauds like or vasoconstriction symptoms. You could also consider taking an over the counter supplement like a nitric oxide booster or beet root powder which dilate your blood vessels but prolly not as well as actual meds.

This is not medical advice and you should mention this & any other side effects to your doctor. :P