r/videos • u/Jtaimelafolie • May 30 '17

This guy's presentation on ADHD is excellent

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JowPOqRmxNs
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u/plug4preme May 30 '17

Make the jump from adderall to vyvanse, it's a godsend!!! The way the medicine metabolizes is much smoother and less of the side effects than typical amphetamine salts

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u/[deleted] May 30 '17

Adult diagnosis here. I was on Ritalin and Concerta for a couple of years until the efficacy began to wear off and my condition became problematic in work and life again. I also hated how anxious I always was when I was taking those. I'm on medikinet now (I live in the UK) but the anxiety is still there, to an extent. Mindfulness techniques help somewhat but I was never this tremulous or panicky before going on meds at all.

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u/reigorius May 31 '17

I had the same side-effects of methylphenidate (Ritalin). I had to stop taking it and switched to dexamphetamine. No more feeling anxious.

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u/[deleted] May 31 '17

And is it effective otherwise?

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u/reigorius May 31 '17

Without routine the medicine is not worth much. When I get work done, I get it really done with this medicine. But if I fail to start and binge on something, I'm have superfocus but don't amount to much.

Side-effect is that I feel very good for 1,5 hours. I suppose it is the supercharged dopamine rush.