r/adhdwomen • u/annamonapia • 3d 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/theelephantupstream 3d ago

YES, a million times yes and I’m so happy for you. Read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace and/or check out the podcast of the same name. There is another podcast called Home that was very helpful for me. Recovery Dharma groups also. Vyvanse plus sobriety has changed my life. Six years and counting:)

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u/Overall-Ad-9757 2d ago

Congratulations on 6 years!!! ❤️

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u/DistractedEntwife 2d ago

Congratulations! 🎉 This Naked Mind helped me so much. There is also a companion app that guides you through the first 30 days without alcohol. I’m also on Vyvanse and have been sober for 200+ days. I was 100% self medicating with alcohol, for insomnia, to quiet racing thoughts, to ease social anxiety, the list goes on. But after I got diagnosed I realized that I could either keep my unhealthy coping mechanism or really try to address my adhd with meds and therapy, but I shouldn’t be doing both. It’s not been easy, but it’s already been very rewarding. I look and feel healthier. And I’m proud of myself, so I feel more confident without needing the alcohol. And if I’m feeling bored and have pent up energy at night, I call my sisters, color or play video games. Leaning into things that give me a natural dopamine boost at night helps. Especially because that’s when my meds wear off and I can get the occasional craving. I feel like it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for myself mental health!

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u/Extreme_Cod_7009 2d ago

That book changed my life. 3 years in September for me!