Hello all! So I got diagnosed with ADHD in December of 21. I started taking Adderall (small dose) right before Christmas. I've basically been taking stimulants since then. I've only had a few days where I haven't taken it during that time frame. I definitely had plenty of days where I would forget to take it till later than normal but usually took it on time for the most part. It worked great for me! My biggest symptom I'd deal with was emotional regulation. I was previously misdiagnosed bipolar and was treated for such without testing for it until I switched docs and ended up where I am today.

I gradually increased dosage of Adderall until I got to 30mg of extended release once a day and honestly it was great. I could actually focus and get my work done. I actually slept well and on time. And overall I was happier and handled life better. Unfortunately I started dealing with the shortage in my area and had to go down to 25mg. Okay, not terrible but definitely noticed a decrease in effectiveness. So my doc and I decided to try and switch me to Vyvanse because hopefully the pharmacy wouldn't have as many problems with it.

Let me tell you, that was the WORST decision I have ever made. I basically started not sleeping well, having terrible mood issues, and couldn't focus on o save my life. This past month, I have sent exactly 20 emails during working hours. I have not been doing well. This all accumulated into what I can only describe as an intense anxiety attack this past Wednesday. I felt like what I used to feel before I started taking any medication. It was not fun. That combined with all the other side effects I had been feeling led me to message my doctor. We decided that since I have an appointment coming up this week (1 week from anxiety attack) that it would be best to discontinue the Vyvanse and go back on the Adderall.

Great, I can ride it out for a week. I'll be fine! I was wrong. What I didn't account for was that my body would go through withdrawal symptoms. BADLY. I've been so exhausted, all I've done is sleep. I've been able to wake up just long enough to make food for my older kiddo (only have the 1 thankfully) and to feed my cats. Not just that but the sweats. My god the chills and sweats were awful. When I was awake, I almost felt drunk. Like, my mind was jumping from one thing to the next but I was staggering around and I think I caught myself slurring my words a few times.

I'm better today but still not great. I am super itchy all over and keep scratching my bad spots. I also don't have enough energy to stand up for too long before I have to lay back down. Not sleep, just lay back down.

Anyway, just wanted to put a warning out there that cold turkey is not the best option to go sometimes. And you know sometimes you don't need to switch up your medicine if what you were using is working for you.