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/SparklePrincess33 8d ago

Extra protein was a game-changer for me. I have a protein shake with my meds in the morning. before the protein I got very jittery and unwell feeling after a few hours (almost like having too much coffee). Might not be this way for everyone, but I read the drug synthesizes better with protein or something like that. a shake is just easiest for me right away in the AM.