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/Suspicious_Load6908 2d ago

ADHD people are 5x more likely to have a problem w alcohol because of the instant dopamine rush. Life is so much better without it. But sometimes I miss being able to shit my Brain off.

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u/anangelnora 1d ago

Yes, I miss shutting my brain off too. I take naps to kinda do that… it’s almost 6pm and I’m gonna lie down for a bit. I’m hoping to stop napping so often soon, but I feel like a zombie if I try to stay up.

I’ve also started exercising a lot and it has helped my brain calm down a bit naturally because of the physical fatigue. I also experience the “runners high” type thing now, but with swimming.