#adderall side effects

It’s only at night. My legs especially. It’s so weird and I cannot figure it out and it’s only happened the last two nights I’ve been on the adderall.

(Also thank you for what you do, this blog made getting my diagnosis a whole lot less intimidating)

I'm so glad this blog has been helpful! (And my apologies if you were waiting for a long time for this response.)

I started taking Adderall a little over a year ago, and I immediately noticed some changes.

My focus has improved, and I'm more productive at work. Instead of goofing off on the internet for 6 hours and then cramming in a couple of hours of work at the end of the day, I'm able to consistently get things done throughout the day.

My working memory has improved. Before meds, I would completely forget that, like, I needed to do laundry until I was opening an empty underwear drawer. I couldn't plan things ahead of time because I forgot that they needed to be done! I remember distinctly during my first week on Adderall, I thought, "Oh, I was going to do the dishes!" And then I walked to the kitchen and started doing them. Then I almost starting crying because that had nver been so easy before.

Tasks don't seem as difficult to start. In addition to the memory stuff, I often wouldn't do things because the thought of getting up to do them felt like a HUGE effort. I used to fall asleep on the couch regularly because getting up and doing my bedtime routine felt like too much work. It was easier to stay put, even though I knew I'd regret it the next day. Now, I can generally get tasks, even boring ones, started much more easily!

I still have bad days. About once a month, my brain decides it doesn't want to do anything at all. Those days usually mean I lie on the couch and watch YouTube all day, and meds don't really help.

Most of the side effects I had at the beginning my body seems to be used to now, so they don't really bother me any more. But the ones I dealt with were:

Loss of appetite. The first few weeks I wouldn't eat much during the day and then be starving around 8pm when the Adderall wore off.

Jittery feeling. This only lasted a couple of days with me: once when I started Adderall and again when we increased my dose a couple months in. It went away quickly and now I don't have it at all!

Dry mouth/skin. This one I do still have, but it's not as bad as it used to be. I just drink a lot of water and keep lotion nearby for my hands.

Last thing I want to mention is what the Adderall doesn't help with, and that's emotion regulation and rejection sensitivity. These are some of my biggest challenges having ADHD and it's frustrating that the needs so nothing for it. I'm actually looking to switch from a psychiatrist to a psychotherapist so I can get more support in these areas.

Join us as we deep dive into the potential dangers of taking Adderall and explore crucial topics such as:

What is Adderall and why is it prescribed?

How Adderall works to improve symptoms?

What it means to misuse or abuse Adderall?

The side-effects of Adderall and how they can be dangerous.

Can you overdose on Adderall?

What treatment for Adderall addiction entails?

What studies and research say about the growing numbers of Adderall use?

The importance of good nutrition and exercise in recovery.