I have been struggling with my ADHD for years, and am so grateful to find someone willing to help me. I recently began adderall, and have been struggling to find the right dosage. I will say, when it works- IT WORKS. However, I am debating whether the long-term effects are worth it.
I have noticed that if I take it every single day, I won't sleep, I won't eat, and my personality just disappears. If I take it here and there, I can focus for 3-4 hours and can keep up in a conversation without drifting off. Although I have also noticed it can sometimes make my brain run way too fast to the point where I can't organize my thoughts. It also makes me nauseous, but I have always had that problem with meds. (I have reflux)
I haven't been able to schedule a time to discuss this with my doctor, so I am trying to stick it out. I am also super afraid of switching meds and going through that whole process of starting a new medication all over again. The last time I saw the doctor, he wanted to get me on a medication that I can take daily, so I am not only focused for a few hours a day. But he also said it's not good to take breaks with Adderall, as it needs consistency to stay in your system and work properly. I am at a loss 😞 I want to be able to be present every day, not have a million thoughts running through my head, and not let ADHD take control of my life.
I know medication works differently on everyone, but has anyone experienced this with adderall or am I a lost cause?