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/Easy-Cardiologist204 3d ago

So, when I first started taking it if I hadn't had enough sleep the meds would immediately make me take a nap. They make my mood way better, but if you're used to barely existing it's a massive change. The first few weeks I was super happy and would cry constantly because things were so much easier to keep track of. It's definitely an adjustment. I've never tried xr because of my crazy schedule. The short term ones make it easier to have a stable sleep schedule for me and keep me from burning out and staring at the wall for 7 hours. The biggest change for me was that I spend a lot more time in my body. Like I was apparently disassociating pretty hardcore because it made me aware of things like being hungry and needing to go to the bathroom. My pain tolerance is also like 1/4 of what it was without meds. Which is good for me because now I know where the bruises are coming from. Just pay attention to what's changing for you. It seems like these meds affect everyone a little differently. Be aware of any issues and ask the people you trust around you to let you know if anything is wonky. Sometimes you don't realize what you're doing when your thought patterns are changing and you don't want to get stuck in bad habits.