r/adhdwomen 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/ae_and_iou 2d ago

Yes, absolutely. I quit drinking 16 months ago. At first it was weird. I didn’t realize the role it was playing in my socialization until I stopped. It was very vulnerable socializing without alcohol for a while.

Now, I am way more connected to my body. I feel my feelings more. I get to know people deeply and am more able to be vulnerable with people. My ADHD is better, but I also am able to notice it more. It’s like I removed a layer of issues, and that made it easier to see what was underneath.

Congrats on 40 days!!