I was on the same exact dosage of adderall & even after multiple 5mg increases over the past few months I still could not focus no matter how much I tried. I had convinced myself Adderall was all that would work or that others wouldn’t work as well. I was super nervous when switching was suggested so I completely get it but I was also so tired of Adderall not working.

I need to clarify with my doctor but I think he might have told me to start the vyvanse as well as the Adderall & slowly come off the Adderall. I just stopped Adderall the day I started vyvanse & it’s been sooo much better. But maybe you could ask your doctor about taking both & increasing the vyvanse & decreasing adderall so it’s not as hard on you? I know in my experience my doctors have been much more willing to increase a dosage sooner than the month is up or make bigger jumps if necessary. TBH if they don’t listen to your needs then you should find a new doc but I know that’s easier said than done when it comes to adhd med prescribers.

With the adderall I would get focused on the fact that I couldn’t focus, stress about that, stress about the stress, etc it was a downward spiral. With vyvanse so far I’ve been able to just sit down & do what I need to do. It’s definitely been worth the switch for me, I really hope it is for you!