r/adhdwomen • u/annamonapia • 2d ago

Medication & Side Effects Is your adhd better with completely quitting alcohol?

I’m 40 days alcohol free. I feel a ton ton ton better. My adhd is better. I am still starting vyvanse today to try to help myself through the daily adhd struggles. Anyone having similar time? Thoughts ? Any tips on vyvanse ? Any thoughts on alcohol free?

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u/Justice_of_the_Peach 2d ago edited 2d ago

Everything is better without alcohol, especially if you were overindulging. I don’t drink, but I know I’m better off without weed because the temporary depression relief and sleep aid are hardly worth increased memory issues, anxiety, anhedonia, binge eating, etc. If you’re looking to motivate yourself to stay sober, I highly recommend therapy to get to the bottom of why you started drinking in the first place.

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u/lulububudu 2d ago

Quitting alcohol actually allowed me to see myself without interference and that’s when I was able to see I’m AuDHD.

I used to take a tiny piece of the thc gummies and while I loved that I could sleep properly, my medication is doing that for me now, so I don’t need it. Sure I miss the little fuzzy buzz I used to get but it’s not worth it.

I’ve been sober 2 years and I don’t miss alcohol but I miss the gummies just a tiny bit. I used to take about 3 pieces a month so I didn’t do it regularly. I’ve heard it can interfere with Bupropion so I don’t indulge anymore.