[im not geeked rn but it’s a long read so tldr is provided on the bottom]

So, I’m a little stoned rn thinking about my Vyvanse high this morning, the comedown, everything. And I realized how subtle, yet powerful Vyvanse is, for me at least. I have ADHD, so it may be different for others, I’m not sure, but for someone used to very obvious “I’m high.” drugs like psychedelics, to say the least I wasn’t prepared for a drug like this.

When I was first put on Vyvanse, as well as Concerta, the first couple days I felt a fleeting rush of “Wow!” I’m assuming my brain was just shocked with these foreign molecules entering my dopamine neurotransmitters and inhibiting reuptake/promoting production, and released extra as like “yes, keep supplying this! dopamine!!”

But after that, it settled into a subtle high. You aren’t exactly sure why, you’re just happy. You’re just confident. You’re just optimistic and fun to be around. You’re just able to think of what to say on the spot instead of sitting in silence while you think about what to say. Nothing can ruin your good mood. It’s incredible. It’s dangerous. Before I even got my prescription I was pretty experienced in the psychedelic world. I was used to my whole world melting away as question my reality and what I am in the universe. Half the time I didn’t even know I’d taken anything, but was just in this psyche-realm since I existed. Half of the high, for me at least, is experiencing some upsetting or hard to digest emotion that’s exponentially magnified while tripping. They’re not dopaminergic but they are terrible half the time so they’re not something you’d consider taking every minute you’re not asleep like dope.

In recreational doses, you’ll know when it kicks in. Especially if you’re like me, and are just naturally sad. Unlike psychedelics, Vyvanse feels like you haven’t taken anything at all, but your happiness dial just got turned to 11, then four more happiness dials appear which get turned to 11. You’re content with anything, and everything has your interest! Although it’s practically impossible to direct your attention elsewhere. But it just straight up feels like you’ve had the perfect night of sleep, and you’re in the best mood you’ve had in a long time. There’s no visuals or introspection, nothing to subconsciously let you know “I’m high right now.”

I now understand daily users. I thought I enjoyed being so high on something I can’t even tell what’s going on around me and I feel like I’m actually in a different dimension, but just being in the moment, happy and bonding with family, while feeling the best I’ve ever felt is a feeling I crave, and it’s only four pills away… I will restrain.

Weed is my drug of choice, but if Vyvanse didn’t have such a horrible comedown I’d very quickly fall into daily use. Without weed, the comedown is like the worst my depression’s ever been x4. You see no purpose in life and nothing makes you happy. But of course, you’ve emptied that dope storage and the receptors need some rest leaving you feeling hollow and empty.

tldr, I don’t blame you tbh: I’m used to psychedelics where you absolutely know a drug is in your system, while Vyvanse is not nearly as identifiable. You just feel happy and content with everything. You’re in the best mood ever and nothing can upset you. You’re very optimistic and talkative, fun to be around as long as you contain yourself a little ofc. All stress and anxiety vanish and everything feels okay. Also the comedown is horrible and probably the only thing other than tolerance stopping me from daily use.

This could become a terrible habit if I don’t stay strict on what I will and won’t do as well as dosage limits. Stay safe out there people take breaks happy stimming! :)