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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I have adhd and vyvanse fucked me up. Had to take something different

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Can I ask if you're taking a short acting medication now?

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yeah I take dexamphetamine. Was far better suited for me. Took a little experimentation to find the right dose.

I don't recognise who I was before the treatment. Truly.

I would do the best you can to keep following up and trying to get the right medication. I could never imagine that I'd be where I am now before the medication.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience!

I want to be able to say the same thing about myself, because I think I've hit rock bottom. I am going to follow up with the GP about the meds (a year and a half later after I was supposed to).

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think I can relate to that feeling. Just before I was properly diagnosed I could no longer do even the things I loved.

Executive dysfunction had basically ruined my life.

Keep trying! It's worth all the effort I promise you. But I know how hard it is to follow through on stuff when you're not getting treatment.

Thanks for giving me hope!!