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I took 30mg of Vyvanse about 4 hours ago for the first time. I am undiagnosed and this medication was not prescribed to me, but I hope it's ok to post here.

I'm curious what the effects are supposed to feel like for ADHD symptoms? Right now I mostly just feel kinda zen, and I'm honestly a little underwhelmed at my ability to focus on tasks; it seems nearly completely the same as any other day, but I'm more relaxed and maybe zoning out a bit more than usual.

I really was hoping to be able to sit down at my desk this morning and start hammering away at my work more effectively. That has not been the case so far.

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[–] Angelevo@feddit.nl 1 points 3 weeks ago

These medications also take time to settle in. You should use a correct dose for at least a few weeks to see how well a certain molecule affects you.

Get that diagnosis, talk to a doctor. The hard way is often the better way.

[–] SuiXi3D@fedia.io 1 points 3 weeks ago

I personally found that Vyvanse did two things: raise my heart rate to unsafe levels, and allow me to focus easier without the ability to choose what I focused on.

[–] fahfahfahfah@lemmy.billiam.net 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The fact it’s having no effect on you probably means that you’d need a higher dose, since for a non-adhd person they would definitely be feeling that, BUT for the love of god go get an actual diagnosis and a prescription