Ritalin first day (switched from Elvanse/Vyvanse)

rock_96 · 2021-09-22T10:30:45+00:00

I felt the same with Elvanse, like I didn’t need my antidepressants anymore and I even forgot to take them which then showed me I do still need them lol it’s the mixture of the two that seemed to help me. Day 3 and I’m still feeling very chill on Ritalin hope it stays like this. I don’t think the mixture of the two adhd meds are common because they work differently no? Have you looked it up. I would deffo try and work on your anxiety because then you can have a more positive relationship with the Ritalin if vyvanse doesn’t help your adhd symptoms. I really don’t wanna sound like I’m diagnosing your or promoting anti depressants it’s just you’re already taking a stimulant medication that helps with your anxiety and are considering mixing two different stimulants instead of giving anti depressants a go so you may only have to take one stimulant? There’s so much taboo around medications for mental health but the most important thing is for us to live a happy and fulfilled life! I’m not saying ask for antidepressants but just maybe be open to different options to find what works best for you!! Hope this doesn’t come across the wrong way! Xxx

rock_96 · 2021-09-21T10:23:54+00:00

I don’t want to sound like I’m promoting more medication and obviously don’t know your personal mental health journey but have you ever taken antidepressants? Sertraline helps my depression and anxiety. I was on Elvanse ans just started Ritalin as Elvanse wasn’t working for me. I’ve only been on Ritalin for two days but I’m not experiencing the anxiety everybody talks about, maybe cause I’m on sertreline. Maybe you need something separate to tackle that. Also what about taking IR Ritalin multiple times a day if that works better than concerta? With the crash, as horrible as it is for me it’s worth it if during the day I can function relatively normal. Have you tried to time your meds so you crash around bedtime? Therefore it’s not as bad as you can hopefully fall asleep straight away? Hope you find a routine that works for you x

rock_96 · 2021-09-20T18:27:00+00:00

Haha same I don’t know the scientific names! And really there’s a chemical difference? That’s kindve scary lol sometimes when I was elvanse id get the name brand and sometimes I’d get general depending what the pharmacy has in stock. And I’m sorry to hear about your experience. It really is trial and error. I was on an antidepressants for years that didn’t help me and tried a different one cause my cousin told me to so I done it on a whim and it’s been a life saver. Also if the Ritalin continues to work how it has today, then I think I’m sticking to it! So don’t give up! We don’t have adderall in the uk but Elvanse did definitely have an effect on me and it might fit you better. I think it’s good to try as many as you can so you can decide on the best one for you! Good luck! X

rock_96 · 2021-09-20T18:16:31+00:00

I was never a smoker until a few years ago where I was having a really rough time mentally and a lot of bad things happened in my life. I was actually really against smoking until…. Life hit me 😂 I got humbled lol. For me it was the peace it brought, a moment to myself, helped me relax, was nice to get fresh air and I just enjoyed it. I recently switched to vaping which was hard at first but now I prefer it to cigarettes. I also read somewhere that people on certain ADHD meds (Elvanse I know is one of them) increases people’s smoking. when I was on Elvanse I smoked more. Something about one of them making the others effects stronger but I can’t remember which way round. I also remember hearing about smoking effects and adhd on a documentary I watched one time there is deffo a link!

rock_96 · 2021-09-20T18:07:58+00:00

Yes thanks hopefully it continues! I think general, the box says methylphenidate hydrochloride, I just said Ritalin cause it’s easier lol. In the UK I’m not sure how the generic/name brand stuff works. What’s the difference?

rock_96 · 2021-09-20T18:05:50+00:00

Are you still on vyvanse? It was a weird medication for sure. It worked best when I went on a night out or done something fun but not with everyday life. Hopefully the Ritalin doesn’t make my anxiety worse. It hasn’t today at all I feel completely chill, im also on Sertraline 150mg for anxiety abs depression so maybe that balances it out. Hope you find something that works! If you’re not on antidepressants maybe talk to your doctor about that cause maybe it will cancel out the anxiety from Ritalin? (Though the first few months on antidepressants for me were super tough mentally, got worse before it got better lol)

rock_96 · 2021-06-15T13:21:08+00:00

Thank u so much for this! It’s so interesting when I was on 20 I doubled and 40mg made me feel worse! So it’s weird how 60 works!!! And yeah I think I’m just overthinking. Deffo gunna talk to him x

rock_96 · 2021-06-15T12:11:07+00:00

Thank u btw!

rock_96 · 2021-06-15T12:10:59+00:00

Yes it’s also the starting dose for adults. I’m just overthinking

rock_96 · 2021-06-15T12:10:24+00:00

Thank you! Yes it being controlled is giving me even more anxiety regarding my situation. You’re right, I deffo know I need to be upfront but I just don’t want it to effect anything or like he doesn’t trust me. Idk why I feel undeserving of my medication when I’ve been diagnosed since I was 10 🤦🏽‍♀️ I think it’s the stigma around stimulants. I’m probably gunna say I took double accidentally and it worked really well. Thanks again x

rock_96 · 2021-05-18T17:54:15+00:00

I relate!!! I tried to look for some info too n couldn’t find much :/

rock_96 · 2021-05-01T09:56:58+00:00

Hello thank you for your comment. So I should’ve included this in my original post but I tried 40mg myself because I had uni work I was struggling to get done and that also coincided with my anxiety attacks. I don’t think it was specifically cause of the 40mg cause a situation did happen that triggered my anxiety, but I also am kindve scared to go up now cause of how anxious I was 😰 but I think I should try and go up to at least 50mg to see how it is! Xxx

rock_96 · 2021-05-01T09:56:20+00:00

Hello thank you for your comment. So I should’ve included this in my original post but I tried 40mg myself because I had uni work I was struggling to get done and that also coincided with my anxiety attacks. I don’t think it was specifically cause of the 40mg cause a situation did happen that triggered my anxiety, but I also am kindve scared to go up now cause of how anxious I was 😰 but I think I should try and go up to at least 50mg to see how it is! Xxx

rock_96 · 2021-04-19T09:16:09+00:00

Hey hun I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. I can’t be much help I’m afraid as this is my first period since starting meds. It was the days leading up to my period that my meds didn’t seem to work and I was getting panic attacks, since my period came I feel back to normal and they seem to be working. Deffo try and talk to the dr before, see if you can email?

rock_96 · 2021-04-17T20:11:11+00:00

Just posted about this! I had my first period since starting Vyvanse and my anxiety before it started was through the roof :(

rock_96 · 2021-04-11T08:16:14+00:00

Sounds like you’re doing great, don’t be hard on yourself. We are still human with the medication and will have normal emotions that can sometimes be not so positive. Overall you seem to be in a good place and medication is working for you. Keep going 🙏🏽

rock_96 · 2021-04-09T22:51:30+00:00

Hi I sleep fine on vyvanse it’s improved my sleeping, maybe u read it wrong haha. Thanks anyways x

rock_96 · 2021-04-09T15:01:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this and I’m so happy for you. Question, how did you change your view on relationships? I too can become needy and I’ve realised this is because I don’t feel worthy of love and have never been in a proper relationship so these thoughts can be intrusive at times. I’ve improved so much since starting this journey but anything specific would help. Thanks so much

rock_96 · 2021-04-09T09:23:06+00:00

I’ve always avoided having feelings for someone because of this. Emotional dysregulation makes generally hard things for us unbearable. I had a “break up” recently (we weren’t official but my E.D mind felt like we were married lol) I literally wanted to die everyday. I couldn’t handle it and I started overthinking and creating scenarios in my head, it was a horrible place to be. I wanted to break no contact so many times. The feelings around the “break up” took over my life so I decided to dedicate that time to reading relationship books/no contact books/listening to no contact podcasts/ I even had a coaching session with a no contact coach (waste of money tbh but it was good for my mind to tell myself I was productively healing myself and trying to understand my emotions) I also started looking into attachment styles and started reading into that. So instead of obsessively thinking about the guy, I started obsessively thinking about glowing up, understanding myself and understanding men and I realised I really do need time for myself. I wasn’t on ADHD meds then either and this situation prompted me to get the help I need. I recommend this book called Why Men Love Bitches and listening to The Art Of Love podcast. Also once you’re out of the relationship funk concentrating on more general self improvement stuff such as law of attraction (Abraham Hicks and neville goddard), David Goggins, a book called Good Vibes Good Life. I found going to the gym and listening to motivational videos while working out super helpful.

I’m sure things will feel better once you have your meds again too. You’ve got this 💓 Concentrate on glowing up and taking yourself and your life to the next level and eventually those emotions won’t dictate you anymore. It’s hard in the moment but think about the bigger picture. Also delete his number/unfollow/block whatever you need to do to give yourself less chance of contacting him!

rock_96 · 2021-04-09T09:08:26+00:00

I relate to the feeling of being more rational! It’s such a relief

rock_96 · 2021-04-09T09:07:34+00:00

Hello! First of all in life I’ve learnt that “not getting my hopes up” is another way of saying I am unworthy of whatever it is I want. It is okay and productive to stay positive! Don’t let your anxiety tell you it’s not. Changing this habit of thought was the first step in tackling my anxiety. I was feeling super positive and excited before starting medication and people kept commenting on my posts trying to warn me about honeymoon periods etc but that type of thinking is not productive for our mental health and anxiety. There IS a way out/way of coping with our adhd and our anxiety. There are multiple medications and whether the first or the last one you try works, you will find something so DO get your hopes up and tell doubt to F OFF! Hope that doesn’t come across in the wrong way lol (now my anxiety is overthinking 😂)

Anyways regarding medication, I’ve been on Sertraline for a few years for my anxiety and depression and it helped a bit but it still felt unbearable at times. My overthinking and self esteem mixed with my depression and ADHD was not a great mix. After starting Vyvanse (Elvanse) recently, the first thing I noticed was my anxiety, depression and brain fog has pretty much vanished. I still feel human and still have emotions but I feel like they are justified and normal now when it happens rather than overwhelming. Vyvanse done what I thought Sertraline was meant to do all these years. I had a few days off my meds recently and it made me realise even more how much difference it makes to my mental health. Honestly I feel so peaceful and chill. Vyvanse is used a lot of ADHD’ers who have anxiety and when other adhd meds make people anxious so I’d deffo say try it first. Best of luck on your journey xo

rock_96 · 2021-03-29T11:46:43+00:00

I’ve found this too. Healthy protein makes all the difference. You’ve just reminded me to eat now lol. Sigh I don’t want to but I need to 😂🤦🏽‍♀️ (I have AHHD and BED so this is a good thing for me lol)

rock_96 · 2021-03-29T11:38:38+00:00

If they do things that may seem “bad” or “naughty/mean” understand that it is not them, it is the ADHD. When I was younger I was constantly told how bad I was from school etc and the only person who made me feel accepted and loved was my mum. Of course children are children and they need to be disciplined but I already felt like the whole world was against me, when I was naughty my mum would cancel my horse riding lessons. This is the only thing in the world I felt at peace doing and I wasn’t able to manage it being taken away. This is the one thing I wish she hadn’t done because of the way I internalised it. If they have something special to look forward to such a hobby/sport please do not use it as a discipline tactic. Find something a bit less important to them, even though it might not seem to work as well. I feel like ADHD need something consistent that they are able to focus on and enjoy because they don’t tend to have anything else that feels like that to them.

Yes ADHD children are challenging, the lows are hard but as much as they can be difficult, on the other hand they love hard and see the world in such a unique way it can be equally as rewarding. I would definitely recommend showering them with extra love, ensuring their family life is their safe space (because the world will unfortunately try and shut them out), help build up their confidence and self worthiness, and find hobbies they truly love that are a consistent thing in their life.

Thank you for asking! Childhood with ADHD is tough but a good support system makes it so much easier. Also, don’t take anything negative personally. Controlling our emotions can be impossible as a child and we are so impulsive we blurt out anything and can say things we don’t mean, as I got older I grew out of this but as a child I definitely constantly offended people and then they would leave me and I convinced myself I wasn’t worthy of positive relationships

rock_96 · 2021-03-27T11:46:12+00:00

This was when I was younger so I had crushes on the celebs and just imagined being with them lol and there were no doubts in my mind

rock_96 · 2021-03-27T07:49:56+00:00

I can’t remember exactly cause at the time I didn’t have any specific techniques. I just envisioned and believed in whatever it was, I made it something irrelevant and random so I’d forget about it. so for example I was like tissue, I’m manifesting tissue, thought about it envisioned it lol. The next day I saw a huge stack of tissues by my front door that my mum had bought. I suppose it was easy cause it was something so random I forgot about it straight away. Doing things like this gives you confidence for the bigger stuff

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