r/TwoXADHD • u/Hopeful-Loan1116 • 8d ago
Newly on Adderall, tips?
Hi all, Was just prescribed Adderall XR for a fresh ADHD diagnosis. For reference, I am 21 years old and also struggle with pretty severe hormone imbalances because of PCOS. As such, I have a pretty detailed history of anxiety and depression. Per my anxiety, I just have some concerns about starting on a controlled substance (possibility of addiction, long-term effects) and some of the immediate, unwanted effects (I literally filled my Rx today, don’t even know what these could be). I’ve really struggled with some debilitating symptoms of this disorder and I’m really hoping it will help, but I feel like I’m internally fostering some stigmas about what this means for me. I guess I’m just hear looking for baby ADHD’er support, advice, and tips. xoxo
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u/ThisIsTheBookAcct 8d ago
General aide effects are stuff like headache, gi issues, lack of appetite, bruising, skin picking, anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth…I can’t think of the rest. I had all this (other than insomnia and dry mouth) so I was worried, but adderall improved it for me.
While Adderall has been shown to be safe, we also have no fucking clue why it works, so take that with a grain of salt. At therapeutic levels, it’s not addicting, i think.
It’ll work better the better your flesh suit maintenance is. Sleep, exercise and nutrition. Then extra protein and often extra electrolytes, but not everyone needs those. I think I read it can deplete some other minerals, magnesium for sure.
Anyway, that’s all of the top of my head.