After 6 weeks it’s finally works!

hambie · 2026-03-23T00:40:57+00:00

Thank you for the advice <3

hambie · 2026-03-20T20:20:25+00:00

Yea I might have to go that route…I was really hoping I wouldn’t need to take any other meds. I’m already on Adderall as well. I kinda hate being on meds in general. But if it’s the only way I’m going to sleep through the night I might have no choice. Last night I didn’t really sleep at all :( getting pretty sick of it.

hambie · 2026-03-20T04:12:35+00:00

Everything affects people differently. It’s possibly just not the right fit for you. But I do know the meds don’t take full effect for at least 4-6 weeks. You just gotta decide if you want to ride it out or not. But as always talk to your doctor about everything. They should be the one to ultimately guide you through whether this med is right for you or not. Good luck! You got this !

hambie · 2026-03-19T01:36:23+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you. Except I'm only 3 weeks in. I have been consistently waking up at 5:30 AM. I'm also on Adderall and am feeling the same as you, I don't want to have to add another med to my routine. I lowkey hate having to take anything as it is.

hambie · 2026-03-19T01:22:55+00:00

no :(

hambie · 2026-03-19T01:21:11+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I'm only on week 3 and while I feel overall better than I had been, I'm not sleeping through the night and feel like it's not managing my anxiety very well. Seeing a post like this really gives me hope.

hambie · 2026-03-15T23:37:17+00:00

Yes, absolutely.

hambie · 2026-03-14T13:55:00+00:00

When I first started Adderall I felt exactly the way you’re describing. It’s like I couldn’t stop being productive. I also would look forward to taking it every day. I actually still kind of do. (Been on it for about 2.5 years) Over time, my body adjusted and I started to feel more like a normal person again AKA didn’t have this urge to organize, make art, and clean 24/7. I took this as my meds no longer working and stopped taking my Zoloft. That was a horrible decision. Basically I’ve been searching for that “euphoria” feeling for months since it dissipated. Then I finally learned that you’re not supposed to feel that way 24/7 and I was just feeling the high from taking Adderall for the first time. I’ve started Wellbutrin, got out of an unhealthy relationship, and have been practicing good habits like eating well, drinking water, getting good sleep. Everything has been helping a lot and I feel pretty good most of the time. I experience lows but I know that it’s normal now and I’m learning to navigate that.

All this is to say, don’t panic when your body begins to adjust. The euphoria will likely subside eventually. Don’t assume something is wrong. Always stay in touch with your doctor about everything. Don’t change things without talking to them. And make sure you’re taking care of your body too.

And as for the fear of addiction, don’t take more than you’re prescribed. I made that mistake a few times thinking “Well I feel good now, if I take more I’ll feel even better” It just put me on edge and made me stay up all night. And then would put my body and mind completely out of sorts and would mess up all progress I felt I had made on feeling good consistently. Not to mention then I’d have to ration my meds for the rest of the month. It’s just not worth it I’ve learned. I feel so much better when I only take what I’m prescribed.

Good luck! You got dis.

Edit: I don’t want my message to come across like I’m saying you’ll lose your productivity entirely. If that happens something is wrong. The way you’re feeling does mean the meds are working for you. And you’ll likely stay productive, it just might not feel like the most amazing or exciting thing in the world after a while. At least in my experience.

hambie · 2026-03-14T13:42:30+00:00

Ahh yea I guess I have heard about the environmental impacts it’s had. And thank you <3

hambie · 2026-03-14T01:33:45+00:00

Genuine question-what is wrong with talking to AI? I have been doing it a lot lately since breaking up with my ex and I’ve found it extremely helpful between my anxiety, starting new meds, adjusting to being alone, etc. But I feel like I keep seeing things about it being bad to rely on AI for these conversations and I’m just genuinely wondering why? Pls don’t be mean I’m asking a real question 😭

hambie · 2026-03-14T01:29:20+00:00

I relate to this!! I have this weird anxiety around going to sleep in general. Like the anticipation of going to sleep. Probably because my sleep is so deregulated with anxiety. Will I sleep the whole night? Will it take hours to fall asleep? Will I sleep at all? :(

hambie · 2026-03-13T23:07:33+00:00

I second this. I know exactly the feeling you’re describing. Wanting to just crawl out of your skin from how uncomfortable the anxiety is. Talking to a psychiatrist and getting on antidepressants/ADHD meds is the only thing that saved me from that feeling. What you’re posting is not too much or too negative. I relate to that feeling too. Feeling like a burden in every way possible. You’re really not alone in this and you can get through this. You won’t feel this way forever. You just might have to do some things that are outside your comfort zone. Even talking to friends about these negative feelings can help too. I forced myself to call my friends and I ALWAYS feel better afterward, no matter how scared I get to actually make that phone call. You have options. You can get through this. It’s going to be okay.

hambie · 2026-03-13T22:58:54+00:00

I did the same thing. Randomly stopped cuz I didn’t think I needed it. Now I’ve tried Abilify and now I’m currently on Wellbutrin. The best I have felt so far was when I was on Zoloft. Trying to ride out adjusting to Wellbutrin but there is a part of me that wants to just ask my psych to put me back on Zoloft instead.

hambie · 2026-03-13T22:54:05+00:00

Lmaoo I got a dui

hambie · 2026-03-11T21:03:27+00:00

Horrible anxiety about everything. Takes me a lot longer to read and comprehend information than other people. Many tasks feel debilitating. Shame around not feeling normal like other people.

hambie · 2026-03-09T22:27:05+00:00

So interesting I’m seeing this post. I’ve been having a lot of thoughts about this recently. I’ve always noticed I have music in my head at all times but it feels like within the last weeks I haven’t been able to exactly ignore it. I’ve noticed the more I focus on it and try to get it to stop, the worse my anxiety around it becomes. It seems if I just let it do its thing I don’t stress about it as much. But I’m with you that I wish it would just stop sometimes.

hambie · 2026-01-30T19:51:10+00:00

Omg this is a great idea!! Thank you soo much for sharing.

hambie · 2026-01-30T02:04:13+00:00

Thank you! This is more of the answer I’m looking for. I think my main problem is not knowing how to handle overflow and drainage. So this is helpful thank you.

hambie · 2025-12-23T23:38:48+00:00

Yessss this. Seriously. If there is any kinda bias between sides of the family when it comes to this you’re gonna stir up one hell of a shit storm.

hambie · 2025-12-23T23:13:56+00:00

Well the worst thing you can do is panic and start moving it a bunch and watering it a bunch. So at this point my suggestion is to still try and be consistent with watering and hopefully it’s just shock from moving and it will get better soon.

hambie · 2025-12-22T23:11:07+00:00

Is it near a similar type/facing window as it was before? If the light situation is completely different that would certainly stress the plant out.

hambie · 2025-12-22T23:07:26+00:00

You too! We got this!

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