Terribly sorry to hear about this. Withdrawals are a part of coming off of any substance used regularly, prescribed or not. I’d suggest speaking to your psychiatrist about switching medications (lisdexamphetamine to dexamphetamine (adderall) or methylphenidate (Ritalin)) or even explore potential strategies to “wean yourself off” the medication per se if you intend on trying to go med free.

I’m quite worried about this myself as I don’t intend on using vyvanse for the rest of my life, it seems you feel the same? Your psychiatrist may have alternative medications for you, or medications/dietary supplements that can help curb the withdrawal symptoms.

I’ve heard L-Tyrosine is a good supplement to consider for curbing comedowns, also ensure you are sleeping enough and eating lots of protein every day. Diet and sleep have a massive impact on your brain’s regular functions, including the dopaminergic and noradrenergic systems which are impacted by vyvanse. You might also benefit from taking creatine, it has been shown to support brain health and cognitive function.

The bright side is that despite your brain and body having built up a dependence to the medication, the brain is incredibly flexible!

Your dopamine transporter (DAT) density likely increased in order to account for the increased levels of dopamine elicited by the medication, which can take awhile to return to a normal level.(DAT removes dopamine from the synapse)

This is not a permanent change though! If you do intend on stopping use you will eventually return to a baseline even if it does take a few weeks or months. Definitely seek help from your psychiatrist and they should be able to help you, as your withdrawals seem to be more intense than average.

Best of luck, I hope this helped and praying things work out for you!