Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta, & Vyvanse Reviews: Which ADHD Medication Is Best for You? | HIDDEN ADHD
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- Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Vyvanse are some of the leading medication you can take to treat your ADHD symptoms. I'll be sharing my reviews and experiences, pros and cons of each, and which I think are best for different types of work.
RITALIN: 2:48
CONCERTA: 4:24
ADDERALL: 5:17
VYVANSE: 6:32
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No difference between long acting and short acting adderall ? What about XR Methylphenidate XR (12 hrs, generic , is that same as concerta ?).
I suffered severe depression and mental disorder years ago as a teenage. Got diagnosed with ADHD. Spent my whole life fighting ADHD. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.
Congrats on your recovery. Most persons never realizes psilocybin can be used as a miracle medication to save lives. Years back i wrote an entire essay about psychedelics. they saved you from death bud, lets be honest here.
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YES very sure of Dr.benfungi. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
100% agree I used to have Psychosis and paranoid thoughts like "people thinking about me talking about me etc. Very odd behavior after getting off Adderall from 7-16. Antidepressants at 18-29. 31 now. I took way to much, but took about 20g of Gold caps (Psilocybin containing mushroom) I analyzed my entire life. The emotions that came out helped me understand behavior etc more. Wont ever need to do it again because I'm happy and contempt forever, but I wish more people did this to alter their perception of reality. Would help with healing much trauma
How do i reach out to him? Is he on Instagram
I'm personally a concerta user and i 100% agree with the assesment that it causes me to be hyperfocus on small details, but its 10x better than being scatterbrained bc of my ADD
So relatable but the prob is sometimes I get locked in a state of hyper focus on random thing that was off my radar. I’m on a combination of concerta and strattera now to help fix this.
Summaries:
Vyvanse - 1:21
Adderall - 1:43
Ritalin - 2:02
Concerta - 2:15
Thank you so much!!!
Thanks
Thank you!! Which medication were you on when you tracked these timestamps? lol (I kid, I kid)
Hey Hidden ADD, the reason why it’s hard to explain the difference with Vyvanse and Adderall is because they’re different versions of the same drug. Vyvanse is extremely slow release Dextroamphetamine and Adderall is a mix between said Dextroamphetamine and levoamohetamine, with the latter being attributed to the “physical” part of the effects and greater side effects with crashing and sometimes mental state. Since Vyvanse is a prodrug, the Dextroamphetamine is actually inactive until it reaches a part of your digestive system that the lysine is bound to, thus making it non-abusable by means of other intake. That’s why it can take a while to work and also why it lasts longer than Adderall for most. Digestive systems do come into play here, but that’s what it was designed for.
Wow. I love good comments.
I'm guessing the GI effect is what what makes it effective at treating certain eating disorders as well...
Just wanted to say thanks on this video too! It takes time to dial in your meds, and it can be disheartening at times, so it’s very helpful to hear about people’s experience finding what works for them.
I’ve tried all of them except for Adderall, Vyvanse felt the best by far, everything seemed more enjoyable, and focusing at work and studying seemed like watching a movie, my social abilities weren’t affected much, and I felt a increase in my self esteem. The only bad thing was the insomnia. Ritalin and concerta on the other hand made me feel weird, focusing on only one thing and ignoring the other stuff around, doing things on automatic, I also felt antisocial.
This is exactly how I feel on adderall I really need advice going through a lot and I’ve never had depression or anxiety and when I started adderall I got all of that plus what you are talking about
Have you tried straterra
@@Nas___Nas nope
@@militarymastery2 stop now while you can. Eat healthy and alternate between l tyrosine and l tryptophan
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Exactly the video I’ve been looking for, thank u!
Thanks for the support
I read a study on amphetamine if anyones wondering about the dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine isomers. Amphetamine, like many drugs, is composed of 2 mirror image isomers L isomer and D isomer, the D being the much more potent isomer. Adderall is like a 3:1 ratio of the 2 amphetamine isomers. 3 parts D and 1 part L. The 1 part L isomer, although less potent, was found to potentiate and prolong the effects of the 3 parts D isomer.
So succinct, organized and helpful. Thank you for this.
Ty!
I really thank you so much for this video! Considering ADHD, I usually don’t sit and watch any videos that’s over 5 minutes, but this really helped me! I’m still trying to get used to Adderall, and it’s been good up until I get home from school. Then, that’s when those mood swings and disorientated mental problems start flushing in. But, as long as I stay consistent, I believe it will work out. Thanks once again!!!
Consistency is key! Good on you for seeking help. I’m so happy to hear it helped!
@JICC2SIKK I think a stimulant can cause that . I’ve noticed it on Vyvanse .
Very good quality on your channel. I am 31 and have an appointment next week to be evaluated for potential adhd. The more I research it, the more I feel like I've had it forever.
Thanks for the positive comments and great to have you on the channel! Yeah, it's amazing when the puzzle pieces start to line up and so many things in your life make sense. That was my experience with 15 years of failing after I got into Harvard - didn't make any sense until the diagnosis
@@HIDDENADHD Happy to have found an adult ADHD channel. I was just diagnosed last week at age 68 (much older than you) with Asperger's, ADHD, anxiety, and insomnia. This brand new to me doctor avoided prescribing anything for my extremely poor focus since I had sleep problems. I was sincerely hoping for something to finally help me focus, but nope. Which of the meds would you suggest if my doctor became open to the discussion? Thank you.
@@Rollwithit699 maybe you should find another doctor. You could take an instant release med that will wear off before bedtime
I just started Adderall xr 6 months ago. I needed this my whole life, it was rough the first month but now my body's use to it and I can eat and sleep easily. I'm 33, it really helped with my anxiet and self esteem.
Be sure to Monitor your oral hygiene. Stimulants cause sever dry mouth and leads to tooth decay. I used to be on vyvanse, no more. Fuck those drugs
@@honesteagle98 I appreciate the warning, that's good advise for anyone. Ive worked really hard to hydrate all day, I've had minor kidney stones before. I've also tried to eat healthier and sleep good, my mom was a hyggienest so I work hard at tooth care. I'll keep an eye on it.
@@honesteagle98 honestly if you can manage any issues without medicine, can't argue your better off.
Take magnesium glycinate at the end of the day. It will help you sleep better.
@@nofox777 what advise did they give the comments gone now
Great video. I learned a lot. Not all of us work in an office though. I was expecting some discussion of more types of work.
great video one of the only youtube vids i watched until the end
Very helpful thank-you so much for producing thos type of content
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you like my video. I'm presenting a free 1-hour training this week for ADHDers who need help to be productive. Here's the link in case you're interested: link.hiddenadhd.com/webinaryt
This was a great video, thanks for all your input!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for the video. Really helpful!
Thanks for being in the Hidden ADD community ❤️
Great in-depth review
So glad it helped!
I was diagnosed with ADHD just today. All because of your videos I could figure out that I might have it. It's such a relief now I have a hope that I might live normal life finally! Thank you so much!
Go Tatiana! So happy for you!
Thank you so much. I've been on medication on medication for about several mout several months and I've been Trying to get My experience to words and this is what I needed
Glad to hear this!
Vyvanse earns the crown I have to say, concerta made me feel like I was on coke or something, actually made my focus worse, and made it hurt to sit
😂
I am getting Vyvanse Monday it’s my first medication, should I try something else before or is it okey?
omg me too thank you so much
@@heinrichvonhagen2226 how was it?
Great analysis thanks mate
My pleasure mate
This was really nice, thank you Aaron
There aren't a lot of videos of people comparing their own experiences with the different drugs.
Interesting to hear how they have worked differently for you.
I just started adderal after thinking I was just stupid and I don’t know how it could get any better, I became super productive just by being able to focus.
I would be interested in how Equasym XL compares to the medication you described. Nice Video (new subscriber catching up on your catalog)
I appreciate the effort and insights. For those not familiar, I would caution that this may be overgeneralizing and I would wager that adjusting the dosage could make any of these drugs appear in a way that you described for the others.
You left the best one off the list
Awesome information!
Any advice for those working in construction? Also,I get home and go to the gym. if I crash will this make getting in the gym much harder?
Heeeeyyyyyyy. I love this guy.......It's such an imformative video . I really , really need to get my son on one of this , the comments are great as well and I love how everyone share thier experiences. Please do a next video soon. Thank you so much.....👍👍👍👍👍
So which one last longer for your adderal or vayvanse and did you take both vayne and adderal as substitute for lasting the whole day which one for hyper focus
Hi. I found you on tiktok. I was diagnosed a few months ago, at 57. A couple of months later I turned 58 and started my first rx of adderall xr, 15mg. After a couple of days I couldn't tell I took it but continued daily as prescribed until last month at my follow up appointment. I was put on 25mg xr salts. My heart is racing, so when it gets bad I stop a few days and restart. Last night, it got very bad, was sick and was hurting. So I stopped my medication until I talk with my Dr. Next week. I have no major health issues, no heart issues. Do the non- stimulants work as well? Its just frustrating because other than these side effects, it worked great.
Thank you!
Do you have an opinion about Dexamphetamine?
What are your thoughts on focalin? Just got prescribed that!
hello sir, i have been taking Methylphenidate and it gave me anxiety, my doctor has recently been prescribed me with vyvanse, will it help suppress anxiety and depersonalisation disorder
How do I get diagnosed and prescribed, please?
Thank you!
Your Welcome to help...
I'm 30 and I got the diagnosis a few years ago. Got prescribed concerta, and I really wanted it to work. And it did in the very beginning, but the side effects were just unbearably bad for me. I couldn't eat, I lost so much weight that I got badly malnourished, I got really anxious and paranoid, and the crashes were horrible. Life was like having a 24/7 panic attack.
Then after 2 horrible years trying different doses and versions of methylphenidate, I finally got switched to Vyvanse.
The difference is like night and day. I actually feel calm and collected, the extra noise in my head gets turned down a bit so I can focus on a single thing at a time, I don't have that constant brain fog or fatigue anymore, and the effect stays stable for the whole day.
And unlike Ritalin, this doesn't make me feel wired or like I'm "on medication", it just makes me feel more or less normal (or as close to neurotypical as possible)
The downsides I've noticed are the long duration like you mentioned, low appetite (but not as low as methylphenidate), and moderately quick tolerance buildup.
I'm on a 50mg dose, and on some days it feels like it works really well, and on some days it feels like I took a sugar pill. I really don't know how to bring that up with my doctor because of the lingering stigma on ADHD medication over here. I feel like 70mg would be too much as a full day dose, but 50 seems too little on some days.
But overall it's made my life SO much better. I can keep my apartment clean, I can actually remember my appointments and responsibilities, and I can focus and actually get satisfaction from the things I do, even the dull ones like cleaning and doing laundry :)
I was a complete mess for nearly 30 years, but this diagnosis and getting treatment has massively improved my life. I'm still learning how to live a normal life, but it's going well :)
Hello hidden ADHD, i've been prescribed Adderall XR. About how long does it take to actually get out of my depression after 1st beginning the meds? I was prescribed 15 mg at the beginning I didn't feel any relief. My Dr just doubled the dose.
I'm on medikinet . I have ADHD and I love it because you will never get old
Why?
I tried Concerta and Adderol about 10 years ago. Neither helped and I had a hard time sleeping. I'm open to giving medication another try.
For those of you who do not live in the US and are considering Concerta, inform yourself because i have been taking Concerta for almost a year now (Since before this video was pulsihed) and i started with a generic version which i obted out of later on.
So, Concerta is definitely available as generic.
Btw, i am i no means saying he is lying or that he didn’t inform himself, the generic version may very well be unavailable in the US or wherever this man lives, i live in Portugal so availability is probably different.
:)
I misstated it in the video,sorry. I tried to go back and add a sticky note on the video via TH-cam but they don't allow that anymore.
A way to clarify this situation is to name the drugs by the drug itself and then the brand names that are that formula .
Thank you for the video! I have been lately been curious about other ADHD medications specifically Vyvanse, been using Concerta since 2017 which works for me great :)
Thanks for visiting the channel, Patrick! I'll subscribe to yours and check it out.
great video alot of good info
Glad you enjoyed it
I will be starting my 3rd different treatment for ADHD soon. I started with Concerta, but it didn’t have any effects on my positively or negatively, we upped the dosage but It was like eating a sugar pill. My psychiatrist then started me on wilbutrin (usually used for depression but some doctors use it to treat ADHD) and it seemed to help with the overall emotional stability but did not contribute to the ADHD aspect. Now, I will be starting adderall. I’m hoping this will really help, I might be starting a new job soon as an analyst (work from home desk work) as opposed to working in very social environments. Your video definitely gave me a confidence booster when you mentioned at home desk work and flexibility on adderall. Thanks for the vid!
Wish you all the best! 💪
Have you tried adderall yet? I’m in the same boat with concerta, minus wibutrin. I also felt like I was taking sugar pills (honestly thought my doc was messing with me😂). My dr upped my prescription to 36mg and I noticed better focus, but I really want to try adderall since a lot of peoples experience with it have been the most noticeable, with the downsides of it being addictive.
@@kaytee7607 not who u asked but ill give u my thoughts lol - i also started on concerta and literally felt nothing at all. Went from 36 to 54mg and still nothing. I actually still have half a bottle lying around somewhere around here ill prob never use.
I switched to Adderall XR, which is extended release adderall. It’s been much better! While it hasn’t been anything super amazingly different or life changing (still figuring out my right dose since its only been a month or so) but i can at least tell its in my body and does make things better. I suspect I’m going to need a higher dose after my next check in. Oh and no weird side effects on it (concerta either). And the extended release removed the risk for addiction for me.
Good luck figuring out what works for you! It’s definitely harder than i thought it was going to be
Hey there, would you mind giving an update on its effects?
@@conmon210 Just like Yamelsys, I also started XR. The immediate switch to adderall was something I could tell there was a difference from Wellbutrin and concerta. I started out at XR 10mg and over time we’d raise the dosage to 20, 30, and now 40. Around the 20-30 area I noticed that I could give myself the focus I needed on tasks but because of anxiety, I found myself always starting one thing and then switching to something else without ever finishing the last thing. It took a while for me to realize that and once I told my dr. we balanced it out with some anxiety medication. That’s when I started Pristiq. Ever sense, it’s become much easier on myself and started noticing the real benefits from it. I wouldn’t describe it as addictive, only because it’s XR and not something that kicks in at high gear all at once through short periods of time. I’ve actually forgotten to taken mine a couple times and I don’t even take it over the weekends. But I will say the days I forgot, the difference between being on adderall and not was very noticeable. My head would feel kinda blank, dull, hazey and it was really hard to think through it. So yeah, adderall has been the way to go for me now. My only problem is sometimes when I need another refill, here in Florida, they have strict laws on Amphetamines so they deny Dr’s the ability to write the prescription with refills and force them to have to write the actual prescription itself each time you need a refill. On top of that, once the pharmacy receives the prescription, they then have it on a 10 day waiting period until they can fill it. This would force me to either not take any at all to save myself some when I need it more or take half the prescribed amount to make due until I get my refill. Other than that though, it’s been great. If you don’t live in FL, then you should be lucky enough to not run into those issues
Are the actions, described in this video, same for all people (regardless of the unique set of traits of each person)?
Woah! A video for best ADHD for jobs? Amazing.
Thanks!
I'm a Data/AI Consultant. I have 2 hours of meetings per day and then generally need to code 4-8 hours a day. The Coding is a blend of "creating problem solving figure out unknowns" (data/ML work) and attention to detail non-creative writing code for APIs stuff.
Do you have a recommendation for that?
My Doctor [PCP] gave me "amphetamine salts" -- although I feel it's "not enough"... but I am only back on it for 3 days now.
I take 10mg in the morning immediately upon waking up. 10mg again at Noon.
I remember trying Vyvanse and feeling like I had a vice on my head... is that the "focus" feel you mention here for Ritalin?
I want to say I had some dry mouth (dry lips) with that as well. But your mention of it in the content you did has me curious to try again.
Do you have any comments on a PCP vs a Psychiatrist prescribing it? My PCP doesn't really know much about it, I had been diagnosed as a kid, teen, college kid, and adult -- so had a history of meds could show, so it was an easy prescription.
For Vyvanse, is it helpful to take rest days? Days off when it’s not absolutely necessary for focus so it’s less likely to build a tolerance sooner?
Thank you for the wonderful video.
Do you take different medication based on the event that you are facing? I don’t know if I have to use one ADHD medication at a time or it’s okay to use different short release med during the day in a different time?
I agree with you that each medication is doing something different. Vyvanse makes me relax and more open to talk to people. Concerta makes me focus and able to do the hard boring ugly work that I usually avoid. In my sort experience with adhd medications I feel like I cannot rely on one medication only and this is the first time I hear that it’s possible to mix those meds. Please let me know what you do so then I can suggest the idea of using different meds to my psychiatrist.
Hi Mohsin! My psychiatrist prescribed me 30mg vyvanse with 10mg instant-release ritalin per day. I take the vyvanse right when I wake up, and then I have the option to take to ritalin as needed (I get the prescription with 5mg ritalin tablets so can divide them or take them whole).
@@HIDDENADHD Do you feel a crash in the evening once the ritalin wears off?
Methylphenidate can potentially have an inhibitory effect on amphetamine if taken before it - it's due to the nature of dopamine reuptake inhibitors (eg MPH) vs dopamine releasers (eg amphetamines), though I'm not qualified say exactly how or why this is the case. I've just noticed (as well as quite a large amount of other anecdotal experiences online) that when methylphenidate is taken a few hours _after_ the peak of amphetamine, the overall effect (and total duration of therapeutic effects) of the two drugs seems to be greater, as well as more consistent & reliable.
Thank you!
I’d be interested to see your take on my medication review! 🙏
Hi there and great videos! I’m Adhd as well. Do you do Adhd coaching?
Hi Jennifer! Are you my mailing list? If you join, I'll send you some details about coaching. I have an exciting announcement coming out this week too. Visit dl.hiddenadd.com to join. Cool?
I was on Ritalin in grade school Adderall in middle and high school. Hate the stigma and my parents sold most of my med on the street. Tried all but one non stimulant treatment. Now starting coledine. Supposed to help with ADHD treatment in persons with anxiety.
So your parents were junkies and whyt trash? I'm sorry. Wishing you the best.
How you getting on?
Hello, I had been taking adderall xr 10mg for about 6 weeks and it definitely calmed me down and improved my focus to an extent, but it wasn’t the locked in focus i think I needed. Another issue I had was it took FOREVER to kick in. My doctor recently put me on 15 mg of adderall xr but I am having the same problems. I want to try a 15 mg dose of adderall instant release but instead of taking it once in the morning, I want to break the medication on the score and take half in the morning and half in the afternoon. Do you think this is a good plan and how do I talk to my doctor regarding this change in your personally experience? It is a bit awkward for me because since I am only 15 years old I might come off as med-seeking. Any help would be very much appreciated!
It's important to have an open and honest conversation with your doctor about your concerns and experiences with the medication. Explain to them that you've been experiencing the same issues with the XR formulation and would like to explore the possibility of trying the instant release version with a split dose. It's important to approach the conversation with a focus on your symptoms and how they are impacting your daily life, rather than appearing solely focused on medication adjustments. Your doctor should consider your input and work with you to find the most effective treatment plan for your needs. Remember, it's their role to help you find the best solution, so don't hesitate to communicate your thoughts and concerns.
So Vyvanse and Adderall XR are very similar in terms of feel?
What do you mean when you mention about meetings? Were you not social on some meds? Or just that you were too energetic for meetings?
Awesome video! Short, informative,and right to the point.
It seems Adderal or Vyvanese would be perfect for me (not even officially diagnosed, I tick all the inattentive boxes though)
You need to be diagnosed in order to get stim meds.
is it true the more meds you take at once say (30mg adderall xr) the longer it will last all day?
i have ADHD and i have concerta,but 3 years ago when i first started taking concerta about 3 days later i lost a huge amount of weight and i weighed 47kg before i started taking concerta and 3 days after i started havin them i weighed 27. and now i weigh 35 but i find it so hard to put weight on so pls if you could give me some advice it would mean alot . (i eat the most in my family and i rarely put weight on)
when I was in middle schoolI used to be on medication, I was on concerta at two different doses, one smaller and one higher I forget how many mg, I felt as though concerta had adverse effects on my personality- I felt sort of zombified or something, hard to explain, but I wanted to switch and got put on vyvanse. I felt that vyvanse was pretty effective with fewer weird side effects. If I were to get on medicine now, as a 25 year old, (which I have been considering lately) I think I would probably request vyvanse.
What about procentra? Kindly advise of the experience
I was on Adderall during a crucial growing period for my kids- adolescence. It took years to realize that while on Adderall, I became very calloused, not worrying about even my own children's feelings, which is the exact opposite of who I am. My kids are my world and God is my Center. I was often completely rude while on adderall but it may have had something to do with the combination of antidepressants too.
I haven't been on anything for years so I have about 787 projects sitting around waiting to be finished. I'm thinking of trying a different medication.
My wife was that way toward my son and myself, very distanced and got to the point where we felt like strangers in our own home. We had to leave that situation to live on our own. I had heard Adderall can have that callousing affect over time and asked her to try another medication but she refused or to get other help. I hope you and your family have a better outcome.
Your dosing was to high 😊 my dose is sat at around 40mg ( elvanse / lisdex ) and Weight 119 kg, so Thats a very low dose, it works for around 8-10 hours so all my work hours and then it fade away, afterwords my adhd is back at full and I mean full blast!!! And I love it! I have tryed with higher dosing but its not good for me, i need to fell my self and my adhd every day, or i will become either a psycopat or depressed.
I got some methylphenidate ( in usa i think its called ritalin - its short lasting 2-3 hours ) for when i really need to focus or get startet with a task do to the very low dose of vyvanse / elvanse.
Its a perfect combination for me, and my job 😊 i am an entrepreurer with 3 companys and a "few" employes and, i can mange it all do to being well medicated. - vyvanse combined with ritalin has saved my life.
My wife with ADHD and PTSD takes yvanse aswell just without the ritalin boster and is has saved her life too, she was just sitting and looking helpless into the wall every day and sleelping for over 12 hours a day before vyvanse, and Thats not healty for anyone.
Definitely worth trying a different medication but also possible to try a lower dose. American doctors in particular overdose patients a lot of the time by not first trialing low doses and just assuming you’ll function best with “more” even tho that can come with negatives like emotional blunting. Sometimes you only need a small dose to get the best results!
Your dose may have been too high.
Even on my dose I get some emotional blunting, but NOT in a negative way. It just makes it so I don’t focus on small negative things, or I don’t over react on small matters. So it’s a pleasant feeling
However, if I tripled my dose, I could def see it doing too much, and blunting my emotions about things that should matter
I’d try a lower dose or maybe try Vyvanse. If you’re having focus issues and it’s bothering you, keep trying.
Also be open to other diagnoses. ADHD has overlap with Bipolar, depression, anxiety, etc
I had bad reactions to ritalin in the 90's I think I was overdosed, and then it wore off and I was low. It was Brutal. I'm just now being slowly introduced to Vyvanse 10mg for a week, (currently) 20mg for a week, and I think I'm going to build to 30mg because it's seems very mild still. I'm not as focused as I feel I should be, but I am a little less distracted and confused at work. Hoping to get the right dose dialed but I'm not rushing.
I don't have a ton of experience but people seem to think it's really good. I'm still a fair bit scatterbrained though.
Thank you💗
You are so welcome! Thanks for the support.
When you are over 18 insurance does not cover adhd meds in South Africa. So I exercise like crazy and drink lots of water and coffee. Life is to be experimented with to see what works for you! Thanks for your vid!
This is a lie
Adhd involves chemical deficiency. Exercise doesn’t help …..
@@yaqubhirad3326 it does help lessen the symptoms
Hi im also in South Africa. How much does it cost?
I have a question? I take adderall 10mg 2X a day maybe 3 if needed but it makes me serious and a little paranoid. It helps me study and It can gives me energy which I like... I do not like that it changes my bubbly personality so I was wondering about Vynanse? Does Vyvnase give the same energy as adderall? I would like to try Vyvnase but if it make me feel sluggish then I can just manage the adderall... summer time is coming and I need that bike energy lol does anyone ever put adderall in food maybe that would less-in some of the side effects of me being so serious on it? any thought or reviews from people???
Do you have any tips for helping sleeping when on stimulants?
Thank you! Just started meds 2 weeks ago. This was great information. Wondering what you do when you feel the first dose of the xr wearing off. Tried methylphenidate CD today. Felt great for 4 hrs now I am tired...so hard to get real life feedback from others.
Hi LB - thanks so much for stopping by! I observe how many hours it takes for the medication to start wearing off. (So, in your example, it sounds like 4 hours.) If I want to maintain that level of focus, I'll time an instant release dose at least 30 minutes before it starts wearing off.
@@HIDDENADHD k
Whats xr?
In terms of productivity I got the most success with Vyvanse but I'm sure it won't work as well if I were to try it again. Reaching near max dose Adderall XR, brand is better than generic.
just started Concerta. (my third med to try. the first two were non-stimulants, and didn't affect me at all) - hoping I feel a change soon (2nd week, doubled dose per doc)
the amount of times the phrase 'distasteful difficult deskwork' lol
So many! 🤣
I remember when i was 12 I had severe ADHD and depression . My grades were horrible, i would get irritated from the slightest thing, (from what it seemed like) trapped in my head, and i would constantly get distracted by the littlest things. etc. One day, my mom went to go take a look at my grades and saw that I had an F in every single class of mine. My mom was really concerned and asked me about it. “Are you getting distracted?” “Are you getting enough sleep?” “Are you not turning things in?” or “Is it my fault for not checking up on you constantly?”
To me at that age, I could talk to my Mom about almost everything. So I told her that I was getting distracted, barely any sleep, getting extremely agitated when I wouldn’t solve a math problem correctly, and finding myself zoning out. (trapped in my head)… As soon as I spilled everything out to my mom, I could tell she was devastated. I was only 12.
A few days later she asked me if I wanted to get tested for ADHD. My mom has ADHD herself and noticed a lot of symptoms I was having, she had herself. She told me that if I did have ADHD, my doctor would prescribe medications for me so I would feel better. Of course I agreed to it because I wanted to be at peace, raise my grades, and keep my phone 😂 (because of how horrible my grades were)…
That said, a few weeks after I agreed to the testing, my mom had scheduled an appointment for my testing. To be honest, I was a little nervous at first because, No.1, I didn’t know how they were going to test me. And No.2, I didn’t know who the person testing me was nor how they were going treat me. My mom reassured me that everything would be just fine and I had absolutely nothing to be afraid of.
Once the day of the testing came, I was pulled out of school in the middle of math class. My mom and I drove an hour to the place. And believe me, that whole car ride was terrifying. We were greeted by a little old woman as soon as we stepped in the building. After a long and boring conversation with my mom, I followed the woman down a hallway into a tiny little room that looked like an office.
I had taken a seat in a chair that was facing her desk. She explained to me exactly what we were going to do and it won’t be as bad as I thought it would be. A few moments after that, the testing had begun.
She had all sorts of puzzles and packets that I had to solve/fill out. The puzzles were extremely easy. But, the packets were a whole different story. Letters and shapes were moving around all over the place. My stress level was extremely high and I eventually gave up on one of the problems. She would read problems that were my grade level out of a little book. I had to sit in that room for 3 hours! As soon as we finished, I had to go into a little room and press a button as soon as a little dot on the computer screen would move.
A few weeks after the appointment, my mom got a phone call saying that I did indeed have ADHD. But not any old normal case of ADHD.. severe.
The next morning, my mom and I drove to our doctors office. My doctor was telling me all sorts of things about what type medication fit me and what was best for me. My mom and doctor eventually settled on Concerta. I was also diagnosed with severe depression a few months prior to that appointment. So now, I was taking some sort of anti-depressant (That I don’t remember the name of,) and concerta. When I first got diagnosed with ADHD, I was only taking a 5 mg tablet every other day.
The first few months of taking a 5 mg tablet of concerta, I was doing just fine. I had no negative side affects. For example, being nauseous, extreme headaches, or loss of appetite. But on the other hand, I didn’t feel any affect at all. Again, I was only 12. So I thought I would get results overnight 😂
Some months passed and I had another appointment about my medication. My doctor was asking me all sorts of questions like, “How are you feeling?” “Have you noticed any changes since you started it?” or “How are you treating people around you? Family, friends, teachers, etc.”
Once again, I had noticed no changes in my behavior, or listening skills. So, my doctor upgraded my dose from 5 mg, to 15 mg. So a little while after I started to take a 15 mg tablet, I noticed improvement right away. I was a lot more friendlier, outgoing, and focused. But most of all, my grades improved by A LOT. I felt happy. I felt okay. I felt good.
But, things started to go downhill once my ex boyfriend and I broke up. I was so depressed. I had no motivation. I was exhausted. I was angry. But most of all, I was heartbroken.
That’s when things started to go downhill for me. A few months after I had turned 13, I wanted to see what it felt like if I took more than 1 tablet. My thoughts were, “Take 10 of them. You’ll feel good.” “It’s just for fun, you’re allowed to be curious.” or “I’m sure nothing will go wrong.” But I was so wrong about that.
One morning, I had decided to take 10x the amount of what I was supposed to take. I felt fine at first, so I headed off to middle school. I was doing just fine in math class, until it kicked in. I was anxious, my heartbeat was very fast, and my vision would randomly get blurry. But at the time, it felt amazing.
Taking too much started to only take place once a week. Then it turned into every other day. But it eventually got me, I was taking 10 tablets everyday.
One morning, I had done the usual. I would pretend to reach up for my normal amount of medication, but instead I would take 10 tablets out of the bottle. But as I was doing that, I felt my heart DROP. I ran out. I had used all of them. I was horrified. What if my mom or dad already found out they’re all gone? What am I going to do? I’m dead.
My mom had always been the one to refill my medication container every week so I was sure she already noticed. A few days later my mom approached me and said “Well, it seems we used up all of your concerta. We’ll have to wait until I need to pick up your next prescription.”
I was extremely relieved, but I learned my lesson. If I was going to keep taking too much of my meds, my parents would eventually notice a pattern of them running out way too fast, and I would be in big trouble.
Please please please do not take more than you are supposed to. You could end up in serious trouble in the end. So that was my story!:) Hope you enjoyed.
Holy cow - i hope you're ok.
If you were taking 10 tablets a day how didn't you run out in a couple days after over taking them?
Kids in particular should NOT be left in charge of their adhd medications as an overdose is a very real threat to one’s safety. These are heavily controlled medications for a reason, I’m surprised your mother wasn’t more serious in explaining why it was dangerous rather than the indirect punishment of denying you a refill if your script.
More importantly tho your doctor should have discussed it before giving you access to meds in the first place, to try and prevent naive experiments, especially since you were just a kid and newly diagnosed!
ADHD unfortunately puts us at high risk of addiction and substance abuse. Which is why certain meds are safer options for those of us prone to abusing them impulsively like you described. Having the “need” to do it is also a sign the medication choice or dose is ineffectual, so anyone who experiences what you described should be heading back to their doctor to update their prescription to something else, rather than risking harming themselves via self medicating with doses you weren’t given approval to take.
I take adderall xr which lasts about 8 hrs, and a smaller dose of ir as needed. I have a repetitive manual labor outdoor job that I'm suffering burn-out from. The adderall has helped me stay motivated to keep going, before medication I would find myself getting distracted constantly and wasting time. I'm in the process of getting a corporate desk job, which will be a shock to my system after being outside for 10 years. I'm interested to see how my ADHD responds. I may have to switch to Ritalin.
after a few years of trying to get diagnosed, i’m finally on vyvanse. i’ve been on it for 3ish months. its the only stimulant i’ve taken, i was on strattera & quelbree for abt a month and neither worked. i’m on 40mg & it’s still not lasting long enough, usually about 5hrs. i’m in college right now & one of my days is sitting in a class room for 6 hours. then, i have to worry about homework and studying. my dr said if i felt like i still needed to up the dose we should switch to adderall & do 2 doses. my only hesitation was that i can’t go back to being on a low dose right now, over summer i can. so, THANK YOU for bringing up the rescue dose. i’m getting a refill today so i’m going to bring this up with my doctor.
Rescue dose of ir is a game changer 👍
Throw vyvanse in the garbage. Trust me, I was on it from July 2007 - March 2020. It took so much away from me. It was fun, but it destroys your skin, your teeth, your nails, and it makes you tired in a short period
@@honesteagle98 i ended up being prescribed adderall 2 20mgs ir (it’s about to be my 3rd month on it) and it’s so much better than vyvanse. i can split up my doses and adjust as needed. i go to a general doctor in FL and they wouldn’t let me take both but i’m very happy with my decision. i personally didn’t see any differences in my skin or anything but i was only on it for 3 months & you were on it for a long time lol. i’ve always had a hard time sleeping but vyvanse helped & so does adderall! vyvanse is supposed to last 12hrs but that’s bs, i did notice that after the first 3-5hrs i’d get unmotivated and tired. they say adderall is more of an up & down and that you can feel bad once its worn off but i don’t really notice anything. i’m not sure if you’ve tried it but i definitely recommend it. thank you for your advice!!
@@honesteagle98 wait what? I’ve never heard that. That’s terrible! So are you taking anything now and if not are you managing OK? Oh are you the one that said take tyrosine and tryptophan? Does that work?
Have you done a video resistance?
I’d love to listen to more than two minutes of this important video. The background music got me so distracted and I had to start over several times to understand what was said. Is there a version without music? And with subtitles? I know it’s a big ask, I’m just very interested in what you have to say. If you can’t tell already, I’m recently diagnosed but have not found the meds that work for me yet ☺️
Hi Anne, thank you for your comment. Sorry the music was distracting. I don't currently have a version without music but will consider your feedback when making content in the future. :)
I am hesitant to try any of the extended release versions because if there is one day when you wake up later you can't take the medication because it will interfere with sleep. The IR versions allow for flexibility. I am taking 20mg Adderall twice a day during the week. I don't believe anything I hear about one generic working better than the next.
I work with people all day doing assessments, writing case notes, meetings, phone calls, number and constantly needing to be on the ball for anything to happen 9 hours a day.Vyvance seems to make me want to always keeping busy, always be doing something and getting tasks done on time. I was stress ball who couldn’t focus and always needing to be talking to coworkers, looking for an excuse not to be at my desk
That's a lot of work to be doing each day! 🎉
The important shit in the fits 2.5 mins you know truly curated for the ADD kids
Any opinions on modafinil or qualia mind?
Thanks for being informative and factual! I myself have also tried all of the stimulants for ADHD and I couldn't agree more with your points. I really REALLY like Vyvanse as well with rescue doses of Adderall IR, it's my current regime for the work week. On weekends I just take my Adderall IR as needed since, as you had mentioned too, I'm mostly in the comfort of my own home and I just want the boost for a targeted part of my day as opposed to an all day stimulant.
I'm also super happy you mentioned the rescue doses, I find there's a lot of ADHDers who have no idea it's a thing!
Chewy thanks for saying. I'm glad to know others have had similar experiences to me!
I really appreciate the insight as well. I'll remember that as I'm speaking to my doctor next time.
@Socio Socio So the extended release medication is of a lower dosage, meaning you get a steady level of such a stimulant for much longer, rather than a more potent formula for intense, but much shorter sessions. Sometimes the lower dose of the extended release medicatiom may not be enough to ward off particularly severe symptoms that may challenge you in certain scenarios in which you may find the intense, more powerful dose of medication comes in handy, thus the "rescue dose".
I'd liken it to nursing a cup of coffee all day vs chugging a red bull or some such energy drink.
I'm just looking into recieving medication for the first time myself, so I'm no expert, but I hope that clears things up for you.
I'm on Concentra, just figuring out my dosage. Amphetamines show that could be addictive and possibly make you dependant, there are also research that you will age faster so I'm reluctant to try Vyvance until I try the other options first.
Age faster?? Oh wow
I don't know why but adderal xr lasted way longer than vyvanse did for me. What's that about?
What's your opinion on Desoxyn?
Very insighful vidéo thank you
Glad it was helpful!
@@HIDDENADHD The video in which you made connection between task and medication has helped me to make sense of a situation I experienced while sitting an exam last year. In a nutshell, the exam lasted 5 hours, and although I was very familiar with the topic at hand ( literature ) but spent a lot of time taking notes on my draft paper, however I struggled to find a way to write a coherent essay. When I realised that 1 hour was left, which is quite a lot of time, I decided to leave the examination room out of frustration. I initially put the blame on my not being prepared enough but thanks to your video, I believe that that was under the Concerta effect. I was paying too much attention to details and wanted to write a perfectly worded and perfectly structured essay , whereas I am sure that what I knew was good enough to pass. Will talk to my psychologist about switching to Vyvanse. Greetings from Paris, France. Your help goes across borders.
Thank you so much for the info. I was just diagnosed at 30 years old with ADHD and sent in paperwork to the local clinic last week. Hoping to hear back from them in the new year to begin my journey with medication.
I had questions regarding the various medications, but you helped clear things up for me. I know this is your own personal experience, but it's a nice guideline for anyone else.
Currently in construction, but will be doing plenty of homework afterwards as I am attempting to grab the last 3 credits of highschool so I can graduate and change careers to something a little more prestigious.
Welcome to the club! Glad to hear you have a good path ahead of you. Let us know how it goes!
@@HIDDENADHD have any of the meds ever made you tired or sleepy? I feel like I can't function sometimes. Started with Bupropion then Strattera now Adderall. All make me tired and sluggish.
@@ap9141 I Absolutely fall asleep every time I take Adderall! It's crazy they had to change it Vyvanse. My doctor said " Oh so you really have ADD!"🙃
So construction isn’t prestigious??
@@ap9141 I was wondering the same thing about sleepiness. 20 mg of Adderall puts me out. Does The author or any one on here know any remedies for sleepiness. I have heard that if you don’t get very stimulated that does mean you are definitely ADD or ADHD.
I was just prescribed concerta. We’re not picking up the medication until later. Will it have an immediate effect?
Everyone is different, but you should feel a difference right away. That feeling may lessen or grow the more you take it though. Congrats on getting started!
What about a crash or side effects or withdrawals with these meds? I’d like to know your experience in that
Crash wasn't too bad for me, nor were withdrawals. As far as side effects: varying levels of appetite suppression and irritability. I've just released some deeper-dive videos that detail my experience with vyvanse/elvanse and adderall, if you want more color.
Adderall was great for me (until the afternoon crash) when trying Aderall xr (years later) however it did pretty much nothing… so would Vyvance even be worth trying? I cannot focus for anything these days 🤦🏻♀️ even worse since having covid
I can't take Concerta or Ritallin, (great for the brain, horrid to body) as I have allergies to stimulants (methenamines, Methylphenidate and opioids), never heard of the others, do you know if they would be safe to try?
It is important to consult with a healthcare professional before trying any new medication, especially if you have a history of allergies or adverse reactions to other medications. Your doctor can help determine if these medications are safe for you to try and can recommend alternatives if necessary.
I have a quick question, is there any medication that only lasts for hours. I need something like a cup of coffee, at least it will give me the energy for 4 hours like a cup of coffee would.
12 hours is too long.
Do Americans with ADHD have access to dexamfetamine? It works for me.
Vyvanse helps my sleep so very much.
if I learned anything these past days of researching is that everyone responds completely different. Its very interesting
Thank u sooo much
Thank u for being on the channel! Got some new cool vids coming out the next two weeks which I'm excited about
Ritalin helps my mood so much with severe chronic pain, being that I’m so limited with exerting energy, it doesn’t seem to effect my sleep unless I drink a bunch of coffee with it.
I've been taking concerta 18mg for 3 weeks and am a week into upping my dose to 36mg. I don't feel any effects on the 36mg as I did on the 18mg, except that I feel a little less sleepy during the day and have a little more energy. The problem is that I am experiencing severe dry mouth and loss of appetite, irritability and lethargy in the evenings, and although I have energy at school, on the weekends I feel the same lethargy as before the medication, procrastinating on things I should be doing and just lying around and looking at my phone. Is this medication not working for me? Will I get better if I increase the dose? If there are a couple of you out there who have had the same experience as me, I'd love to know how you got better
A little over a month for me. I’m on 56mg + 32mg later in the day and i’m still having the exact same experience as you. Did you end up trying sonething else?
Thoughts on modafinil?
I want to focus on study for atleast 5 months for this I wanna take medicine....but what kind of medicine will be the best .... please suggest me .. I'm in +12th standard examination is coming soon
Ahhh this explains everything..no wonder i preferred Concerta!!!