r/ADHD • u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) • 15d ago
Success/Celebration Anyone on ADHD meds but didn’t become a boring potato?
Heard a lot of stories about the meds taking away people’s quirk and make them boring. Is there anyone here on meds who didn’t become boring on meds?
I’ve started Vyvanse 20mg 3 days ago and I LOVE IT. Where had this been my whole life??? Itdidn’t take my whole personality away and My brain train is so much calmer but generally overall I’m still ‘fun’ the way I was before on meds.
What’s your story?
EDIT:Not sure why some of y’all are coming at me cause I mentioned ‘boring’ when I’m specifically asking for success stories: if there’s anyone on meds but didn’t become a boring 🥔. The reason I’m posting this post is that I’m seeing lots of posts where people are saying the meds are making them (kids, teens & adults) ‘boring’, ‘less fun’ and ‘less quirky’. My theory is that ppl with ADHD are often/sometimes known as the creative/spontaneous/fun one. Some traits (eg crazy train of thoughts, chattiness, impulsiveness) can feel like their core personality. So when meds reduce/stablize those traits, it can feel like losing a piece of themselves. I think this can be very valid. And I’m posting this post to invite people to share their success stories in this safe space (and so I can understand what a success story look like)
Second thing, I’ve never mentioned ‘robotic’ or ‘zombie’ in my post. There’s a gigantic difference between ‘zombie’ and ‘boring’. Obviously talk to your doctor if that happens.
EDIT 2: Thank you yall for sharing your journeys with me—I’ve been reading through every single comment and honestly, it means a lot. I’m so happy to see so many success stories, and am happy for all of you.
This whole journey has been really hard (I’m gonna stop myself from trauma-dumping here🚽), but hearing your experiences has given me a little glimpse of hope.
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u/pumpkinqwerty 15d ago
My meds make me less boring. I can engage more and am not just off in my own little daydream world.
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u/EmpireofAzad 15d ago
I actually have a conversation instead of a 20-minute monologue which has definitely lost its way.
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u/SlooshasCrossin 15d ago
Look at all of us having two-sided conversations now!
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u/Wynnie7117 14d ago
I love talking to myself. It’s a guaranteed conversation with a highly intelligent person.🤣
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u/portsidepoet 15d ago
I love the 20 minutes monologues it's the stuff life is made of.
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u/Turbulent-Feedback46 15d ago
They are glorious, but equally glorious is being able to hold a train of thought
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u/CrazyinLull 15d ago
Omg, me, too! I am patient enough to wait for the other person and ask them question, too!!
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u/TryingHardNotToSin 15d ago
Yeah me 2. I have inattentive ADHD so I’m prone to daydreaming and not being present. On medication I’m present and can engage with my surroundings without wondering off
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u/saharan_sandwitch 15d ago
Do you know if the meds can improve not just the symptoms, but also your brain chemistry in adulthood? Asking because I think I might need them, but I would prefer not to have to take them regularly for the rest of my life.
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u/TryingHardNotToSin 15d ago
I don’t know about brain chemistry but with meds it makes it easier to learn new strategies that help you improve your life. The meds won’t fix anything but they make life more manageable to implement those strategies. We all should be proactive on medication to better ourselves so that if we stop meds at some point in the future we have grown and those strategies we were working on are now good habits. Easier said than done but that should be our goal
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u/luvvbugg91 14d ago
I’ve read this before.Maybe I’m thinking to much into it, but what do you mean strategies? Like doing things in a schedule? Please give examples, I’m sure I sound silly. Thank you
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u/omnichad 15d ago
No evidence of brains changing in adulthood. But it can certainly make you more prepared to handle breaks on medication - like where I can't get a refill until April because of shortages. These stimulants feel less harsh on my body than caffeine, but I expect to be taking medication for life. In fact, I'm going out of my way to maintain my health just so I never have to make hard choices about medication in older age.
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u/mbroge 15d ago
Permanently changing your brain chemistry is almost certainly not going to happen in our lifetimes and since most ADHD meds are some form of a central nervous system stimulant that only treat symptoms, I’d say this is a hard no. The cause is still not fully understood and may never be. IMO the best any of us can do is to learn to work within the parameters of our different brain chemistry, same which is not shared with (nor understood) by the vast majority of humanity. But can meds make a difference? Absolutely they can. Don’t be too hung up on taking them for the rest of your life, especially if they improve your ability to function.
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u/dglgr2013 15d ago
It’s on and off for me. Definitely having grown up inattentive I have just amazed a lot of random stuff over the years. Now it feels like when a topic comes up I am able to tap into the knowledge and be productive in my conversations with my teams.
Before I just struggled to pay attention to the meetings.
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u/ghostfloras ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Same! I just re-started trial medication last week and the constant maladaptive daydreaming that‘s been running in my mind since age 15 has decreased so much.
It reminds me of that one post by a BTS fanpage who apologised because they started taking mood stabilisers and wasn’t obsessed with BTS anymore.
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u/aarzeekayy 15d ago
Meds help with daydreaming ?.
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u/Loverboy_91 ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
Yes, if you struggle with inattentive (or combined, obviously), your mind is wandering because you struggle to focus. Medication definitely helps with that.
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u/yukonwanderer 15d ago
The only thing Vyvanse did for me is takes away my social anxiety and makes me focus. My personality is generally the same. It doesn't help consistently with motivation or self-direction.
I don't get how it seems so life changing for some people. When I first started taking it I was filled with happiness and so much hope. Depression is interfering with it now lol
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u/BlueZ_DJ ADHD, with ADHD family 15d ago
Same with my Ritalin, I can WORK! and I can SOCIALIZE! But otherwise I'm exactly the same which is a good thing (Just works for a few hours tho)
...Which IS life changing in itself, y'know cuz I usually don't talk unless spoken to and usually can't get any work done that I want to or have to. What you described as "only" in your first sentence literally does sound life changing
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u/Protipper04 15d ago
Feeling like this lately regarding work... started ritalin, and man, now I can work lol incredible huh? Not crazy robot mode workaholic, just you know, get things done.
And as a side effect I feel I can relax on weekends now, because I actually did most of the stuff I had to during the week.
Can't relate to socializing though, as I'm only taking it monday to friday
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u/BlueZ_DJ ADHD, with ADHD family 15d ago
I do take mine every day because it's exactly 30 for a month then 30 for a month etc. (Annoyingly. Controlled substance bs)
But when I used it for a hobby for the first time a few months ago it was like... 🤯
Because my executive dysfunction also makes me, for example, not be able to finish videogames. So taking Ritalin on a Saturday that I have no social plans for could look like ACTUALLY making progress in a game I love for hours, or actually reading something, or actually drawing instead of watching YouTube and scrolling reddit all day (which are my unmedicated default for relaxation)
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u/Wakata 15d ago
You know you can just skip it on the weekends and have a few extra lying around instead of taking it every day because it’s a “30 day supply” right
Having a stash of extras has saved me during shortages or when my doctor has messed up my prescription
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u/BlueZ_DJ ADHD, with ADHD family 15d ago
I used to skip when not working that day, that's why I said I only started using it for hobbies a few months ago
I'm not stopping lmao
I remember a random reddit comment that resonated with me under a question about taking meds on weekends, it was along the lines of "I want to actually be functional during my free time, work isn't my whole life"
If you need a wheelchair it's not like you're ONLY allowed to pull it out to 「be useful for capitalism」you'd use it to hang out with people or do stuff around the house as well.
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u/m_isfor_murder 15d ago
I read this comment, too, and it just made so much sense to me! I’ve actually shared the advice with a few of my ADHD friends.
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u/The-L-aughingman 15d ago
I've recently started generic vyvanse and this has been what ive been experiencing. its only been a month but the first week was great then kinda just feels meh now.
Sleepiness tends to hit me in the afternoon around 2-4 pm. gonna have to discuss this with my physician. I'm looking to get a second job but without the energy for the rest of the day it'll be difficult.
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u/fupgood 15d ago
In my experience the higher energy was a short term side effect that negatively impacted my sleep quality(kept waking up in the night). I figured the afternoon sleepiness was just the ‘false’ energy wearing off revealing i was actually sleep deprived. So i held off on increasing dosage.
I’m now sleeping well and feel awake until bed time, still on 30mg.
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u/zenforyen ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
30 mg is my dosage as well. With more I felt wired, jittery and anxious at the peak, like after drinking too much coffee. But with 30mg I hit the zen sweet spot for my brain that just feels right.
It feels emotionally neutral and cognitively calm. It's the randomness and impulsivity dampened just enough to feel like my authentic self, but without the noise and needless obstacles. Too bad that the sweet spot is so brief, and I also experience the comedown in the evening. But overall it's been a slow-burn game changer for general life satisfaction.
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u/icecubefiasco ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
that’s crazy because for me, vyvanse makes my brain quiet and helps with inertia/starting tasks, but absolutely destroys me socially because it makes it hard to focus on multiple things and relax/not be doing something, as well as removing the multiple trains of thought that usually make me funny 😭 I just sit there silently while itching to do something stimulating and want to leave even if I’m with ppl I like. I’m still bad at directing my focus though lol- today I spent 5 hours painting my nails because I thought I’d give them a quick trim before starting my work when the meds kicked in….
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u/yukonwanderer 15d ago
So I guess it silences all the thoughts normally going on in my head when I have to socialize, like I can just focus on the conversation not a million other things pertaining to my anxiety.
Are you an extrovert? I've never been overly interested in conversation, I'm much more of a doer rather than finding random talking interesting, unless it's something I'm interested in. I guess Vyvanse has cut out a lot of the distractions that would normally be flying through my head while I'm doing something not overly stimulating (talking to someone), which I didn't realize was the mechanism until now.
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u/icecubefiasco ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
that’s interesting! I’m very much an introvert, but I am a talker when I do socialise. I have anxiety as well, but I find that the meds can make it worse as I’m more likely to get ‘stuck’ on that thought, as well as making me more ‘alert’ in general so prone to the physical symptoms. I love that brains can be so different and complex from a psych pov, but I’m not too happy that I have to experience it myself😅
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u/pr0b0ner 15d ago
Similarish for me. Gives me more energy and helps me actually do work- but doesn't help much with focus, concentration, or self-motivation. My brain just runs wild with side quests- but at least now they're all work focused. It's definitely an improvement from being distracted by reddit all day, but still not nearly as effective as I'd like it to be. Next up, Adderall!
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u/AirsoftScammy 15d ago
My Vyvanse experience was identical to yours. My doctor had me try Adderall and it was a game changer. Been on it for almost 6 years now and it’s been a massive help. Good luck man!
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u/jsnelson336 ADHD 15d ago
Just out of curiosity, having been taking adderall that long, have you had any heart-related problems? I know everyone is different and responds to these meds differently, but my cardiologist is worried about me taking adderall. I think I would prefer it over the Focalin (which she still might not be thrilled about) that I’m currently taking, though.
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u/superluig164 15d ago
For me, this is what I like about it, and why I'm not interested in switching to another medication. It helps me use motivation I have, which lowers my level of frustration on a daily basis, making it less likely for me to just shut down and neglect things I should be doing. It's still hard to do things I'm not interested in, but it feels less impossible, and when I do choose to do something else I want to do, I actually can consistently.
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u/yukonwanderer 15d ago
I do love that it has helped my social anxiety. That has been huge, but because of a different disability, I'm still having huge challenges in that realm so the celebration got dampened.
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u/CoruscatingStreams 15d ago
Getting medicated was huge for me, but it definitely didn't make things easy. The way I think about is like, before I had meds, I was trying to solve a puzzle but I only had half of the pieces. Now I have all the pieces, but it's still a really hard puzzle to solve. And I was trying to solve the wrong puzzle for 20 years so there's a lot to unravel. Therapy has helped a lot, but I still struggle with depression too. Some days I really don't want to do the work. I don't know where I was going with this but good luck in your journey 🙏
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u/Thai_Lord 15d ago
Ritalin makes me a task achieving robot that runs on anxiety. Not for me. I don't think I'm boring. Just potato.
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u/Goodolprune ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Ritalin makes me a focused chaingun loaded with jokes. I've been lucky :)
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u/JackYaos 15d ago
Wow. Good description of my experience. Secondary effects are becoming harder and harder. Did you try anything else ? Meds or therapy?
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u/Chisignal 15d ago
Try extended release methylphenidate if you can. I eventually had to quit Ritalin because of the anxiety and other side-effects, but Concerta is a whole different game altogether, I was astonished at how different the two experiences were.
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u/Thai_Lord 15d ago
Dextro was the ticket for me. None of those weird side effects.
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u/thats_a_nice_toast 15d ago
How would you compare the calming effect of the two? I started taking Ritalin and the biggest benefit for me is that it releases a lot of tension from my body (something I really struggle with), but I did notice that my body has been kind of restless, especially my heart. Do you get the same benefit with amphetamines?
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u/Sensitive_Show_3232 15d ago
I am anxiety potato miss otherwise
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u/sunbear2525 15d ago
The way that I struggle with anxiety for years and adderall just took it away. Sure you could call it quirky but crying and panic are not fun.
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u/dowereallyneedthis ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
After learning the term boring potato, now I need to learn the anxiety potato miss lol
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u/Sensitive_Show_3232 15d ago
Like waiting for the other shoe to drop all the time lol, but prefer to think of it as prepared
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u/dowereallyneedthis ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
I have been medicated for years now but I never became a boring potato! I am still creative and funny enough for me and the people around me to enjoy myself. And well, I still procrastinate ROFL
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
That’s great for you!!! I love that you’re still creative and fun!! Do you think the meds help you procrastinate less though?
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u/dowereallyneedthis ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Yes, for sure! And general motivation and focus, too, to some degree, as I am accomplishing much more since my diagnosis than what I was able to in the past. My plate is much full compared to years ago, but I am still surviving and managing it!
I am on relatively low dosage even after all these years (by choice), and I do wonder if higher dosage would help more with task initiation/continuation. But I am happy where I am despite still struggling here and there. I have dealt with severe hypersomnia all my life, and being able to stay awake has been the most important/amazing thing for me when I got my ADHD diagnosis and had access to stimulants.
But yes, I am procrastinating right now 😂 I wanted to visit local cat rescue as a reward to my work earlier in the day and as I prepare for a possible adoption, but… well… the bed… comfy… me… sleepy… 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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u/Remarkable-Engine-84 15d ago
If I’m working on something creative and fun they make me more creative and fun. On meds I don’t have as many voices in my head trying to task switch or distract. Not quite as much of a joke teller bc again my brain isn’t running off on a tangent in the middle of others talking but not to a degree of being boring. Honestly probably nice for others that I’m not cutting off their story to make it about me and my own comment.
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u/Im_Tryin_Boss 15d ago
I’ve never tried vyvanse but other medications haven’t made me boring. I normally avoid people more, stopping and talking is difficult, but on medication I’ll have more conversations. I say the weirdest things either way, not even sure where it comes from sometimes. Would you recommend vyvanse? I need to go in to my doctor soon and might talk to him about it.
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u/BlackDante ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
Took Ritalin as a kid. Grades improved dramatically. I also become an emotionless mute.
Switched to Concerta. Grades dipped slightly and I was much more social. However I also ate maybe 200 calories a day. I was so thin which obviously was not good for a growing child.
Took Vyvanse as adult. I finally seemed like a properly functioning adult after not taking any meds since childhood. Got all my work done as well as any household task, and was still my normal self socially. I was also the most tense I have ever been in my life and was hurled into multiple panic attacks.
Adderall is what I'm on now. Haven't had many downsides but it can be a little inconsistent. Some days I take my meds, I can feel it working but I'm still struggling to get started on things. Usually depends on what how I sleep at night. I didn't really have that problem with Vyvanse.
The only one that made me "boring" was Ritalin
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u/FallibleHopeful9123 15d ago
People who loved to watch me get wild and start fights have noted I'm not as exciting and impulsive. Bouncers, security guards, and police seem OK with it.
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u/shittyarteest ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
More social but I’m not as random with the things I say/do. I’m also not driving my friends crazy by parroting the same phrase/lyrics/etc. that happens to be stuck in my head at the time.
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u/princessdubz 15d ago
i’m still a freak. just now much more committed to my betterment and also a full time nerd. some people would prob say im more boring now simply because ive quit self destructive habits that id been using to cope with unmedicated life. i say that they’re the boring ones.
however, i should add:
for the first year after starting ADHD meds i became gradually more and more sleep deprived, but i was grinding like hell so i didn’t wanna change anything (or admit my dosage was the problem). also, about a year later, i started OCD meds—they helped with a good bit but i was still dealing with quite a few struggle-areas (i didn’t even realize this at the time). then, to fix my sleep deprivation which was reaching a dangerous point, i started switching between meds/dosages/release mechanisms. at last i switched to vyvanse. shortly after, bc i slept thru my morning psych appt (classic), i ran out of the afternoon instant release meds that i used to study after my long days (im deep in school).
well, i finally started sleeping again and this has slowly been fixing all the things my OCD meds didn’t. there were def times before this change where i felt like a robot, strung out, like i’d lost my funny, or my deep emotional capacity that i always valued, times where i worried for my future love life bc of that, etc.. now i have none of those concerns/feelings, and—although my productivity has been lowered a bit—i’m happily learning to manage with this dosage bc i can tell ive finally got it right.
you’ll know it when u hit ur sweet spot, and for most people, it takes a bit of experimenting. if u have concerns related to ur personality or anything else then don’t be afraid to switch it up just bc u feel like you’re finally doing life successfully. there’s a way to have it all!
point is, being PROPERLY medicated won’t suck the personality out of u. it will only remove what wasn’t u and was just ur brain coping w rawdogging life, and in turn, reveal more of the true you: more in touch with your true self, LEARNING so much about yourself and what u want, happier from fulfilling all that potential u always knew u could, and likely more quirky/funny bc of all this newfound deepening of the self and attentiveness to surroundings and confidence!
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u/olivier12315 15d ago
I've started vyvanse about 6 months ago and it changed my life! I've always been a very quirky person and i would say vyvanse boosted my confidence and self esteem. So if anything it made me even more quirky and definitely not a boring potato😂
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u/AntonineWall 15d ago
Getting on Adderall really helped me get off my ass and actually start getting healthy, first time in years I had consistently exercised and it’s made such a big difference in my life
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u/nullbyte420 15d ago
I'm on ritalin and I feel like it helps me not have as many burnout days. It also makes me a bit more horny which is tbh really nice. I also feel like I have energy for more stuff I want to do, and the perseverance to get things done.
I feel like I have slightly less need for external motivation, which does in a way make me slightly less social, but everyone always says I'm extremely social so it's probably fine I get some personal projects done as well. My apartment is still a mess though.
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u/senorbiloba 15d ago
First, I’m excited for you that you are having a great response out of the gate! It’s. Beautiful thing.
Second, I’ll say the same thing every time I see a comment like this: “enjoy the honeymoon phase, mourn when it ends, and then find something sustainable”.
I’ll never forget the first time I was prescribed adderall. There was this serenity in my mind in between thoughts, space to deliberately consider instead of impulsively blurting something out. I nearly cried.
And it did not last. Adderall started to make me impatient, grouchy whenever I was interrupted, and more scattered.
When that happens to you, OP, work with your prescriber to keep trialing other meds until you find one that works without giving you insomnia, or impatience, or sleepiness. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Thank you for your kind words it means a lot to me. The whole journey has been very anxiety-inducing and terrifying, with lots of meltdowns and back-and-forth decisions.
Thanks for the heads up, I’ll be mentally prepared and adjust my expectations.
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u/senorbiloba 15d ago
I’m sorry to hear about how painful the journey has been, and that meds have been a crucial new tool. I don’t mean to be a downer, it’s just that the “honeymoon phase” is something that no prescriber has ever mentioned to me, and I would have navigated the ups and downs quite differently if they had.
The other thing: it’s not uncommon for stimulants to have a different effect at somewhat higher doses, so I advise folks to not be afraid of going up in dose before concluding that a certain med isn’t working (unless there are intolerable side effects like insomnia). Also, sometimes the side effects stabilize after a couple weeks, so always talk with your prescriber if anything comes up.
Best of luck, I hope your journey gets smoother from here on out.
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
No not all! I really appreciate your advice! The only instruction I’ve been given is just ‘take 20mg daily. In 14 days, if symptoms not improving, take extra 10’. Like you, I wasn’t informed the ‘honeymoon phase’, or that protein helps with Vyvanse. So I really appreciate you sharing your experience. And I’m sorry that Adderall did not last for you. I hope you already found your dosage and I hope you have a smooth journey as well!
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u/senorbiloba 14d ago
Ok good, glad that was coming across.
And thanks, I have found a good place on Dexedrine after a long time (currently 15mg IR 2x daily). Great balance of a quiet mind, feeling like myself, negligible side effects.
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u/FlemFatale ADHD 15d ago
Oh yeah. Treating my ADHD has meant my Autism has come out. Hard.
If anything, I am less "normal" than I was before, and I was never described as "normal." I am so far out of the box that the box is on fire and destroyed.
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u/DJFlorez 15d ago
Me! I’m still a blast, even when medicated. My stories are just less monologues and shorter and don’t drift off :) lol.
Truth? When I was on Intuniv I was a potato. Adderall, not so much. :)
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u/justa_cat_in_disgize ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
My meds just put bumpers on my personality. Still me, just... Directed lol
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u/Eighty_fine99 15d ago
Sometimes it’s the medication, causing nutrient deficiencies that you’re really experiencing.
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u/TheCommunistDuck1 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
I take Elvanse 30mg and every break at school I feel like the part of the brain that is in charge of social interactions has just dissappeared. I want to be alone, but when I am alone, I want to talk to people, but when I am with people, my mind is completely blank and I want to go away again
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u/anhuys 15d ago
Have you talked to your doctor about this? If you've been taking it for a while and it's making you feel like this, you might want to try something else
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u/hazyberto 15d ago
Just the opposite for me. It brought me back to normal (where I'm anything from boring).
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u/stammie 15d ago
I don’t think I’m a boring potato. I think I think things through a little more before doing them to limit the damages to my life nowadays but I still go to concerts, still make poor decisions from time to time, still take the time to be silly and goofy and have fun. But I have the ability to get the things done that I need to, so that my life doesn’t spiral out of control or everything stays a complete mess in my house. Like I think the people that turn into boring potatoes don’t want to admit that is the life they want. They want stability and consistency and think that makes them boring. Life is about doing what you want and living it how you want. I wanted a garden and without meds I wasn’t gonna get that done. On meds there is a 100 sq ft section in my backyard that is tilled, sectioned off with chicken wire so the dogs can’t get into it, and planted with it being watered every day. I should have some banging squash and carrots and other fun veggies in a few months. The chickens will be going in shortly as well.
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u/Affinity-Charms 15d ago edited 14d ago
I'm on Ritalin because concerta was always out of stock. I feel like myself, just with the ability to do stuff instead of being completely stuck.
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u/fearlesslittleone 15d ago
My ADHD meds make me not sleep 12+ hours a day and have actual energy to do things I love. Ever since I started taking them I feel like a real person and not like my head is filled with bees that are screaming. It's a fun time.
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u/scartrace ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
It's true, my meds definitely "flatten" my mood, and sometimes make me straight up irritable. I wish there wasn't such a trade off just to be able to get some damn work done. 😩
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u/destructive_creator3 15d ago
First of all, "boring potato" is hilarious and I'm stealing it. Sorry in advance. But, yeah when I first started Vyvanse, I was the boring potato person that you're referencing. I didn't want to talk to anyone, I only wanted to accomplish tasks and doing very introverted/brainy things without being interrupted. But that all went away in like a week and I was back to my normal, fun self!
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u/Jentamenta 15d ago
I'm far less boring on meds, I think! I can actually achieve stuff instead of loop-thinking about things, and then feeling bad about myself for not doing anything. I'm also perfectly capable of being mad, quirky and creative on meds - but I don't feel out of control of my mouth and obsessing over stuff I've said later, if that makes sense?
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u/justlurkingnjudging 15d ago
I feel like I’m much more me with my meds because I’m less stuck in my head.
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u/MyLittleTarget 15d ago
It does make me still and quiet, but I wouldn't say I'm a boring potato. I'm still silly. I still sit like I've never seen a chair before. If music plays, my hips still take over. I'm still me. I'm just a me who doesn't squirm as much or need as much stimulation. It's nice.
To be fair, I am, in general, a somewhat boring person. My interests currently revolve around Star Wars and Legos, and people will only tolerate talk of Republic and Imperial politics for so long. The stories in my head are amazing, but people don't like to hear about that either. I do play the Sims and a couple of horse games, but conversation about that is either boring or makes me sound like a lunatic and/or psychopath. So, I just don't have much to talk about.
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
‘I still sit like I’ve never seen a chair before’ why is this so relable🤣 You don’t sound boring tho, you seem really fun to hangout with. Anyway im happy it’s working for you!
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u/Potential-Quit-5610 15d ago
my vyvanse makes me hyprefocus on creative writing maddening rapid flowing and "CONNECTING' thought streams... I cash in by just writing and writing and writing... i dont get much else done but i use my meds for memory stability over time not really for getting my day to day stuff done,,, it doesn't help with my task avoidance or executive dysfunction of disciplining my routine adult required tasks but man super quirky still and mak more sensee in my narrative... practice time is med time. probably look like mad scientist crackhead but it sure is enjoyable.
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u/witchygal1862 15d ago
been on adderall for 9 months, im more myself on adderall. I was a boring, anxiety ridden, depressed potato when I wasn't on it.
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u/introvertinmn 15d ago
Maybe part of it is my autism adding to quirkiness but my meds do calm me just enough to help me focus less on basic functioning so I can be more creative and be genuine without struggle just to survive. And the people who love me have pointed out that medications help me thrive instead of survive and they are happy for me because of that. It's a different kind of quirky but I like it so much better.
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u/Rorimonster13 15d ago
The "boring potato" phenomenon came mostly from people being on the incorrect medication or the wrong prescription strength. Luckily in this modern age there are more options available. It's like saying that wearing glasses, to see better, makes you boring, when really you're just not wearing the right ones for you.
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u/Opening_Sky_3740 15d ago
I am infact a better, more “me” version of myself when on meds.
I’ve been on meds for majority of life. Until adulthood, I didn’t take meds during summers and weekends.
Boring potato wise, being off of my medsgives gateway to be more talkative, but not in a way I want to be long term.
I am infact known for being funny and talkative and silly and still an adhd being while ON meds. No boring no potato. I have changed meds tho, the one I used to take made me more anxious and therefore more potato.
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u/MindlessPleasuring ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
Success for me! I feel the most "me" I've felt since I was in my early teens (I'm almost 26 for context and started stimulants in mid 2022). I'm a boring potato without them and can barely think. My friends and colleagues notice a huge difference between me before and after I take my vyvanse. I'm more engaged, my creative brain that disappeared years ago is back, I'm hungry for knowledge/eager to learn and I'm generally just more fun to be around even though I'm still extremely introverted and socially awkward.
My personality hasn't changed at all, some might call me a boring potato because I'm a homebody and spend my free time playing games and cuddling my cat but it just lifts that brain fog and makes it possible for me to think and engage with the world. My mood is also much better as a result and it's easier for me to talk (though still sometimes hard, in the process of getting an autism diagnosis as we're almost certain that has something to do with it too)
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u/badwolf4president 14d ago
My meds help me focus and reduce executive dysfunction, but I’m still a straight weirdo. And I love that.
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u/Django-lango 15d ago edited 15d ago
Medication doesn't take away personality, just helps alleviate ADHD symptoms. So anybody who says they became a boring potato on meds are basically saying they use ADHD as their personality and don't have any personality.
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u/anhuys 15d ago
This isn't necessarily true, people can become lethargic, anti-social and avoidant when they don't respond to medication well. It's actually one of the things you have to look out for when you try a new ADHD medication. If you feel like your medication makes you feel depressed, closed off, you're avoiding people etc, talk to your doctor and discuss other options. (Other main ingredient, other brand/formulation etc.)
My boyfriend and I use the same name-brand medication. One time, his pharmacy gave him a different (generic) brand without telling him. He slowly spiraled into depression and felt both lethargic and anxious all the time. We quickly found this generic brand was new on the market where we live, meant to be a competitor to our meds, and that many others had the same reaction to it. When his doctor told the pharmacy to switch him back to name-brand and he started using that again, he immediately felt better.
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u/forresja 15d ago
Dampening of emotions is an incredibly common side effect of stimulant medication.
Discounting other peoples' lived experience because it doesn't match your own is lame as hell. You'd think someone with ADHD would understand that.
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u/After_Cartographer38 15d ago
The latter section of your comment is moronic and cruel. These medications are potent and elvanse made me numb and robotic, disinterested in engaging with my friends and stressed. ADHD obviously influences my personality but I'm wayyy more than it. People are complex. Your subjective experience doesn't apply to everyone
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u/paulk345 15d ago
My meds make me completely uninterested in any kind of social interaction, and nothing I do is very satisfying or enjoyable. So I’m pretty much always either depressed or content (at best), but without it I would probably fail out of college and never get anything done.
I now feel like I’m at a point in life where I have to choose between
A: homelessness but I feel like a person again Or B: Live out the rest of my life as a mindless drone who has no friends and enjoys nothing, but goes to work and pays his rent
Neither of those lives are worth living in my opinion. So I’m not really sure what to do anymore.
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u/icedragon9791 15d ago
Try a new medication. They don't all do this. Always experiment.
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u/paulk345 15d ago
I’ve taken adderall, which made me feel terrible and irritable, Ritalin, which did nothing, Wellbutrin, which did nothing, and now I’m on vyvance, which works slightly better than adderall but instead of being irritable and pissed all the time I just feel nothing. And I’ve tried varying doses of all of those.
I’ve been trying to improve other areas of my health and my life to see if that does anything, but doing anything outside of school and work feels impossible because there’s so much shit (mostly other health issues and the aforementioned depression) either preventing me from doing any of it or making it way harder.
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u/icedragon9791 15d ago
Try the XR and IR versions. Or, consider a non stimulant. Strattera has changed my life, and it's non stimulant. Good luck dude. It took me over a decade to get it right
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u/Tellmeanamenottaken 15d ago
If you are a weird creative thats quippy and fast thinking adderall will tamp that down significantly!!!!! If you have creative flight of ideas that will be almost gone . I had to stop completely , it wasn’t worth it
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u/SuccessSafe1854 15d ago
My experience has been the same as yours. I too randomly break into song or dance.
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u/judoka893 15d ago
I never understood how people can be social and go out without drinking alcohol. Until I started taking Methylphenidate. Without the side effects of alcohol, like being moody and having no filter, I am much more social, outgoing and I can actually participate in discussions of multiple people without having to put all my effort into not talking over people. For some people I can see how it would reduce their quirks, that some might appreciate. But I’d describe it more as being able to decide who I actually want to be.
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u/FeralFloral 15d ago
Adderall, 40mg/day and still known for being quirky, funny, and generally a kid in a middle aged lady suit.
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u/Humancowhybrid 15d ago
I was already a boring potato, so there was not much change on that front. I function much better now. I have more energy to do things and can actually do them without being weighed down with adhd paralysis. I'm inattentive only, which could be a factor.
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u/lovvekiki 15d ago
It’s refreshing to hear that other people had the “boring square” side effects like I did. The people around me said they didn’t see any difference, and suggested that it’s probably in my head. But I noticed how it calmed me down too much and stifled my personality. That’s why for years I stopped taking the meds.
I only went on Wellbutrin recently, and so far it doesn’t have a super strong effect like Adderall did. But I’m fine with that.
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u/Kitchen_Baker3070 15d ago
I often wondered the same thing about others’ experience with meds.
I too take Vyvanse however my dose is 50mg.
For me I thought it took away the thing that made me magical. lol. Nope 👎.
What I thought was magical was really me desperately attempting to multitask.
I thought I was good at it.
I can now finish things all the way through. Work is “better”. “Normal” people like me better when I fit inside their box. 📦
Though I still occasionally struggle with not interrupting people and emotion dysregulation(sp).
Didn’t take my magic away however the everything-everywhere-all right now is not as severe which I interpret as boring.
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u/tangled-artist 15d ago
No, as a mostly inattentive type, meds save from being a total daydreaming, doom-scrolling couch potato 🥔
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u/rustandbones 15d ago
Meds made me get out of my shell and be more adventurous.. I can now target my hyper focus in a way that I could never before, before I'd just get super overwhelmed by basic tasks and shut down into paralysis.. they also helped me quit smoking after 20 years.
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u/Low_Mood9729 15d ago
My meds made me wayyyyy more talkative. Which was great for me, but im off them now, as I don't feel like spending the money on them anymore and would like to not give big pharma money if I can help it.
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u/joeyandthejewelers 15d ago
Meds and quitting alcohol entirely made me insanely productive. I do music as a hobby and noticed HUGE improvements a year into sobriety and adderall. I think most of the fault was cloud from alcohol blocking progress, but my meds certainly helped with my motivation and mood throughout. Best to you!
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u/natjcor18 15d ago
I was forced to switch from Adderall to d-amphetamine salt combo and it was the best switch up. I used to lose my temper all the time and didn't know when to stop working. I also used to have the worst crash on the weekends when I didn't take it and I also had insomnia.
When I switched to the d-amphetamine salt combo, I noticed I was more patient, I still had an appetite, I can actually go to sleep at a decent time and don't have that crash.
So, I think I'm a better version of my authentic self after the switch vs being soulless lol
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u/RamityCamity 15d ago
When I was young I always felt it robbed me of my personality and randomness. Now that I'm older it gives it back to me. I don't even take alot either.
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u/lionessrampant25 15d ago
The thing I notice the most is I’m less clumsy. I don’t choke while drinking water. My temper is easier to control. I can focus instead of spinning.
So…definitely not a potato.
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u/Elinor_Lore_Inkheart 15d ago
If anything it’s made me more quirky. Having better focus makes life less exhausting (it’s still exhausting but not as much) so I have more energy to be myself. I’m also able to have more energy to express myself with my appearance
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u/Toysolja13 15d ago
I've been on Vyvanse about 6 months now and I'm honestly kind of the same personality wise. Although my drive for cooking has come back which is nice, also because I'm a chef it helps a bit. The wife is loving it because Im testing out more creations for her
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u/ninaasaurus 15d ago
I'm funnier without my meds simply because there's less of a brain to mouth filter and I think less about what I'm about to say, but I definitely stayed myself with them! they just make me think a bit more about the words that leave my mouth xD
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Oh that makes so much sense. Brain to mouth filter lmao
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u/moaning_lisa420 15d ago
This definitely didn’t happen to me, and I don’t know anyone who has said this happened to them nor seen it on observation! I wouldn’t be worried.
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u/k112358 15d ago
I actually felt boring on methylphenidate , and mentioned it to my friends who agreed. I felt muted - like there wasn’t an outward enthusiasm that I often had. I felt more generally disconnected from emotion. Also felt spaced out and more easily agitated during the afternoon (I guess agitation is still emotion though). However on the plus side, constant noise in my brain between thoughts basically ceased- and my productivity and ability to focus in on one task to completion went through the roof. I ended up switching to dexamphetamine and that was different. My personality felt back to normal and socially I felt like my old self. I don’t get irritable. I have similar drive and focus on tasks, though not quite as pronounced as methylphenidate. My mind is quieter, but not as quiet as the other option. I do sometimes feel a bit more stimulated on this medication, I get the dry mouth, and generally sleep less.
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u/IGoByBay 15d ago
Actually, i was on strattera for a while and it brought my spark back. I was so anxious that i could not be the joy ball i used to be. So yeah, i guess the reverse could happen.
I do have to point something out tho. I started reading Glucose Revolution and it made me realise that my anxiety, with heart palpitations derealization and what not, was not completely because of my adhd.... so maybe check your glucose before jumping straight on medication (yes this last part wasn't very much an answer to your question, but i figured it could help someone 😭)
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u/jeyoramos ADHD-C (Combined type) 15d ago
I was on Wellbutrin and straterra for a year, and currently switching to adderall. I think it’s made me more pleasant to be around. I’m still spontaneous and quirky, but I’m also now able to remember things that were mentioned earlier in the day or even the day before. I’m still on a small dose and working my way up to what works best for me, so I’m still forgetting things and losing focus, but I definitely wouldn’t say I’ve gotten boring.
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u/UhOhNedio 15d ago
Me! I feel like I can actually finish a thought and get stuff accomplished before my brain squirrels take over. I mean they still do, but I can see it coming a lot sooner and try to keep them in order. LoL it doesn't always work but no I did not go potato.
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u/-acidlean- 15d ago
I became a boring potato but just for about two-three months. I was dealing with severe shock about just… myself. Who is this person who is not afraid of responding to emails and just washed a cup straight after drinking their tea? Me? No way!
Then aften some time my personality really started shining. My sense of humour was back, ability to do hobbies was back. And now it’s even better than before because I can REMEMBER a joke that I made in my head and actually go to tell it to someone instead of just giggling to myself and forgetting what I’m laughing about.
But also I stopped abusing illegal substances (which was my way of selfmedicating before I was even diagnosed) which may make some people perceive me as boring potato. Idgaf tho.
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u/TodosLosPomegranates 15d ago
I don’t think I’m boring now. I’m not on stimulants, but I am on SNRIs and my husband, who is out of town, still had to call and remind me to get out of bed and eat and look at the sky. (Eat & go outside please).
So, you know, keeping it spicy. Still the chaotic trash goblin he fell in love with just with 85% less irritability and 100% fewer fights because I was overstimulated and overwhelmed. And I can actually finish the laundry now.
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u/YpsitheFlintsider 15d ago
If anyone's coming at you for this post, they're projecting their insecurity.
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u/CorrelatedParlay 15d ago edited 15d ago
Op, I'm feeling this post so much. Just read your edit and couldn't agree more. Of course people whose core identity is this impulsive, thrill seeking, person of action, with a limited filter are going to have some feelings when medication changes that.
I think the fundamental disconnect here is that we can acknowledge that ADHD isn't 100% bad. That there is some "trade off" to being medicated and improving in other areas. I too have had trouble reconciling this.
And I'm kind of fucking pissed that people are trying to invalidate our experience and feelings.
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
While ADHD (and other mental health challenges) have absolutely given me hell, I still love myself. I still try to give grace to myself. And there are some ADHD traits I love — not because they make life easy, but because they’re part of how I’ve learned to survive, create, and connect. Just because some of those traits make it harder to fit into the society doesn’t mean I’m not allowed to appreciate them.
Acknowledging that there’s pain and pride, struggle and self-compassion doesn’t invalidate my journey. It honors the complexity of living with ADHD and trying to heal without erasing myself in the process.
And maybe the fact that I didn’t express all of this in a heavy, serious tone is what pissed some people off . But I didn’t feel like typing a whole ass essay when I was walking and writing the post this morning.
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u/i_am_smitten_kitten 15d ago
My personality was definitely not affected by any of the meds I tried. I’m still me, I can just keep on top of the house cleaning and I’m less sleepy during the day.
Turns out I also have autism which was being masked by the adhd 😅
So my personality quirks are still there, I’m giving myself more grace about why I seem to be so different from everyone around me.
On the flip side, my youngest son is 7, and has severe adhd that has to be medicated. He is so hyper and distractable that he is a safety risk to himself. Every medication we’ve tried, stimulant and non stimulant, has dulled his personality and turned him into a zombie, and made it hard for him to grow. It sucks so hard.
He is on the lowest dose of Ritalin LA, and as he gets a bit older the side effects seem to lessen. He is doing amazing at school, and I don’t have to worry about him hurting himself or being hit by a car. He is very quiet at school, doesn’t start conversations but will answer others. But at home, when the pills wear off or he has medication breaks, this kid doesn’t understand the meaning of quiet.
So it’s really been a matter of risk vs. benefit for him. My older son was also on meds, and had a similar issue with being non-social (and weight loss), but we took him off them because we decided it wasn’t worth it for him.
I guess the point of this story is that it’s different for everyone. Some people, like me, have no changes. Some, like my kids, do. And then you have to decide if it’s worth it.
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u/Happy_Ad_7167 15d ago
Wait, it’s supposed to turn you boring? Damn I’ve been on concerta for years and people still tell me I’m peculiar and offputting 😭
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u/Sz3roRevan117 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
I'm still the same weirdo, I've been taking addreall for 4 years now. But a good success story is my friend's 7yr old son. He has adhd and was constantly getting in trouble at school. A huge jokester too. She was afraid he wouldn't be the same silly kid with the meds. I and a couple of others reassured her he's gonna be the same but better! He's been on adderall for a month or two, and his grades are up, he's retaining and learning new things, and of course... he's still a goofy little kid. ❤️
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u/kaka1012 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Oh I feel so happy for you and your son!!
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u/bigbramble 15d ago
I'm a teacher and it's helped me as I'm completely calm and can think far more rationally. I still have completely bizarre thoughts but now I just use them in the lessons for example a lesson starter themed on business start ups that would prevent a space monkey invasion. I don't think it's boring and the students really engage and have fun with the way I present information in a way that is different to others.
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u/Own_Ice3264 15d ago
Unfortunately I've just turned into a more focused, motivated and confident comedian 😫 I was hoping to become more like the classy mature adult I'm meant to be (I'm 37) instead I'm more like Jim Carey! 😭
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u/PrsnVkngs 15d ago
I take 10 mg Adderall, I think I become almost too chatty sometimes lol. I'm not sure about non stimulants, but I've been taking Adderall for about 5 years with breaks on the weekends and extended gaps over holidays like Christmas for example. My tolerance hasn't noticeably increased nor has my personality vanished. I think as long as your medication isn't known to cause side effects, and you take it as suggested, you should be fine. But of course always monitor and check in with your medical professional.
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u/Business_Street4928 15d ago
I promise that feeling won't last. LOL
Soon you'll need 40mgs, 60, 80... Then you'll get harsher come downs where you feel like death. It feels great sure, But your body will get used to it.
I take 8 10mg methylphenidate tablets a day. I usually don't even take all of them and often skip 2 days at a time or I find they don't work at all.
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u/user31534 15d ago
I was driving after I took my first Concerta pill. I turned to my wife and said, « So this is what it’s like not to have two speeds: stop and go. »
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u/KarateMusic 15d ago
Been on adderall for almost 2 years. It’s been the most productive two years of my life.
I’m still me, but I actually finish things now, and go to the dentist, and pay my bills on time, and text my friends back, shit like that
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u/msmenken 15d ago
100% felt the same way after finding Vyvanse! Life changing! Enjoy ☺️
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u/Sierrathekittennnn 15d ago
Hi! I’m still basically the same quirky, weird, fun person I was before meds but the only thing that’s changed since taking meds is that I can function like a real person now lol.
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u/Freckler 15d ago
I was on Elvanse 50mg until I couldn't get it anywhere and had to take Dexamphetamine. Retrospectively, I lost my creativity and spark, which has returned on the Dexamphetamine. I have the best of both worlds now.
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u/BeverlyRhinestones 15d ago
No, my mask is off and everyone has to deal with how weird I actually am now. But, I still need a nap, I wish something gave me energy.
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u/Opposite-Border6654 15d ago
I think Ritalin is usually the one that people say it makes them boring, vyvanse seemed to make me just better at being able to handle life and be myself without feeling like I should be judged for it
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u/Dry-Ferret6791 15d ago
Reading your post alone - I love and adore your brain. My adhd brain works the same. Keep braining ❤️
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u/like_the_mermaid_ 15d ago
I am more inattentive rather than hyperactive so idk if it impacts things. I have always been a very silly lady and my meds do not change that! Everything about my personality is better when I am medicated.
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u/StorytellingGiant ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Ah, maybe that’s why I’m having trouble even conceiving how my actual personality would change on meds (they have not changed my personality at all). I’m on the inattentive side of things, too, so the meds just help me engage more than I can without the support. It’s still me, bigly.
Thanks for the insight!
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u/NerdyKyogre 15d ago
I'm going to echo the few other people here with the sentiment of "I became a boring potato on vyvanse and I'm okay with that." Unmedicated I need to be social but I'll say stupid shit, piss people off, and make myself exhausted without realizing it. Medicated, I'm perfectly content to be a bit of an introvert (albeit a highly productive one) and surround myself with a few people who really get me (most of whom also have ADHD). I see it as, I now have the tools to manage my needs and energy levels independently and if that makes me less inclined to be social then that's alright. FWIW I did have mad social anxiety to begin with and likely have OCD, so there's probably some interaction there as well.
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u/Thenuggetmuncher 15d ago
Not to piss on your bonfire but the elvanse buzz does go. I loved how alert and on the ball I was when first taking it, to now feeling not much from it other than slightly more awake. Was able to focus on conversations and even extract memories from my brain to actually contribute creatively to conversations. It was the answer, then it dulled down and has became a cat and mouse game of upping dose to get back there, and it hasn’t.
I double dosed early on in my journey and it was rocket fuel, remember thinking ‘i understand why they give this to soldiers’. Didn’t sleep though but before that had a great night.
Personally it doesn’t make me robotic unless I am already depleted and would have been robotic anyway. If you’re becoming robotic maybe the dose is too high. Hard to say as everyone is different. Generally I’m quite energetic and bouncy in the right setting anyway, so i don’t get that side effect.
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u/angelnumber13 15d ago
i don’t think my adderall has made me more boring or less creative. in fact i feel like my adderall makes it easier for me to engage in conversations and to be a better listener.
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u/LongHairedMessiah 15d ago
Opposite for me. I find stimulants just bring out your personality more, maybe those people were already a boring potato
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u/cynthiajaj 15d ago
I don’t think they make me less boring, ppl still think I’m weird life is just easier for ME now
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u/FoesiesBtw 15d ago
My Adderall depending on the day and how stress I am can take the goofy side away and make me a little more irritated. But usually thats a symptom of to much to focus on and it l stress me out and gives me a headache cause I can't hyper focus on a few things. Shoutout my job
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u/kinda_nutz 15d ago
Yes completely flat.. loss of emotional range, creativeness, and personality.. I’m not much of a fan of adhd meds
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u/Top_Molasses_Jr 15d ago
“If you lose your sparkle your dosage is too high. “ I saw an adhd educator say this in a taped seminar. For me personally, extended release meds make me feel “too serious” like I’ve lost my sense of humor. I went back to short acting Ritalin and it suits my life better and doesn’t change my personality too much. I’m simply not misplacing all of my tools at work constantly, and I’m consistent in my processes versus playing whack a mole at work with tasks. I take 10mg of total one at 8:30 or 9 and one at 12:30. By 5pm I’m back to ultra inefficient work but only have to bear through 2 more hours usually.
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u/solidarischezecke 14d ago
over here hehe. As a teenager I got Medikinet from 13 to 18 and it made me so boring/zombie-like. It made me really hate meds for quite a while, but last year, my therapist told me about Elvanse and I thought to myself why not try it lol. Its been so good ever since, no brainfog anymore, just clear thoughts, less giving into impulses, etc.! But I’m still "myself“ with all the quirks and things that make me „me“ I love it and don’t feel "boring" as I did when I took Medikinet.
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u/rollingindough21 14d ago
What happens is the dosage they start you on is way too damn high. You don't realize it is until you are off the medication for a bit, and you actually feel better without it.
My advice? Start low. As low as you're comfortable with.
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u/Silver_Storage_9787 14d ago
My job in banking/finance killed any personality I had and replaced it with anxiety and depression. But my financial well being is sorted 🙄.
I’d hope taking it reactivates my optimistic extroverted personality when I can achieve at this highly executive dependent job
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u/marianavas7 15d ago
Boring? ADHD is not a quirk or a personality trait. Wtf
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u/CorrelatedParlay 15d ago
I'm not so sure. Impulsive people can be a lot of fun to be around. If the meds reign in the impulsiveness, you can understand what people are talking about.
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u/BecomeOneWithRussia 15d ago
Who you are is who you are! If a lack in hyperactivity takes away your spark, you probably weren't very sparky to begin with ;)
Our meds don't change who we are, they just make it easier for us to live with ourselves. In my opinion.
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u/DocStrange11 15d ago
on my dextroamphet i delve deep into history specifically revolutionary war
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u/dowereallyneedthis ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
But that doesn’t make you a boring potato. That’s just a revoluntionary potato? 😂
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u/Wooden_Scientist_632 15d ago
Concerta gives me high anxiety, makes me sweat more, more irascible, tense... But it helped me a lot during my bachelor and even getting my driving license. I use it when I want to get in the robotical achiever mode. Else, I'm fine without meds
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u/Artistic-Recover8830 15d ago
On Dex for a couple months now. Changed me from tuned out zombie into engaged and caring. It hasn’t been long enough to make any long term claims but wouldn’t say it affects me in any negative way. (Maybe if I take my last dose too late and I end up hyperfocusing on some awesome project I’m engulfed in till late at night)
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u/MarvellousApple16 ADHD-PI (Primarily Inattentive) 15d ago
Concerta makes me less of my usual “boring potato” self until the crash where I get irritable and moody. Off it I’m pretty chill and my stims are masked. On it I finally get energy to be human so I don’t care about masking my stims or suppressing (relatively safe) impulses, not sure if that makes me more fun.
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