I am 50. After reading a lot about the subject, I also suspect I am affected - my whole life. Getting an appointment with a psychiatrist to be sure right now. It would explain so much...

[–] [email protected] 7 points 10 months ago (3 children)

Well good luck - Vyvanse has a generic version now and has been working wonders for my 40 year old self... Except for the insomnia tonight.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's best to take vyvanse no later than 12-14 hours before you expect to go to bed, but some people need longer. Try taking 500-1000mg vitamin C a couple hours before bedtime, maybe also some magnesium just before you go lay down.

The vitamin C is particularly effective in flushing out any residual vyvanse in your system to prevent it from keeping you awake, and the magnesium will help you fall asleep. Zinc-magnesium supplements are also common, and the extra zinc is needed for your body to produce dopamine (which is something that is put under stress with ADHD medication releasing so much of it).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

Oh I took it at 10am yesterdsy. I didn't fall asleep until 630 am. I was up at 730? So a solid hour.

Thanks for the vitamin c tip. I will try that

Edit: should also mention that I just stepped up to 40 after having taken 30, but hadn't been able to get any for a few weeks, so I'm gonna check it up to a bit of system shock. I'm sure it will level out after a few days, I wasn't having trouble sleeping on 30

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Do you have a blood pressure monitor at home?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I do, yes

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Awesome! My Dr lets me do telehealth regularly bc the only thing she does differently when I'm there is BP, so just upload the data and stay home now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

No problem! It's a cheap solution for me, but everyone is different ofc. As a 75kg guy who's struggled with insomnia from birth, I can wake up way too late after losing sleep, then take my 70mg dose at 15:00 and still fall asleep by 22:00 if I take 1000mg vitamin C by 20:30

I see magnesium+zinc supplements labelled ZMA in health/fitness shops, highly recommend something like that too if you normally have trouble falling asleep anyway. It knocks me out quickly, works wonders for my sleep quality, then the next day the meds are even more effective/helpful because I got such great sleep.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I'm gonna give this a few days to see if my body gets used to it again, I'm feeling tired now, but obviously only running on an hour of sleep.

But if the insomnia keeps up I will def give that a try, probably move my multivitamin to nighttime rather than the morning

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I was able to fall asleep by 3am last night - so I think after a few more days insomnia won't be an issue, but I do think I'll move to taking my multivitamin at night alone with extra vitamin c

Thanks for the tip!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Same age. CVS has been out for two weeks. Glad I finally got my life in order thanks to Vyvanse only to realize it's a temporary fix once it's unavailable.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Have you used their mail order service? They don't have a shortage at all. CVS / Caremark - I get 90 day supply of generic Vyvanse for $75

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Tf?? I get everything else through care pass but they won't deliver this bc drug schedule. I'm in SF, maybe just a local law? Or California?🤷

In fact, my Dr can't prescribe more than 30 days. Even if she does three months, I have to show up ON the 30th day, no sooner, hoping it's in stock.

It's been 3 weeks. I think when I get it, I'm going to continue a break for another month and save for next emergency

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

You might be able to get around that buy having the meds delivered to a CVS pharmacy - call your insurance and ask, they will help you navigate your state laws.

Also I'm just as surprised as you on the 90 day thing. But I talked with my doc and they said I just need to visit twice a year for consultation and adjustment but they will do 90 mail direct to my house with Caremark... I just have to be there to sign for it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Who is delivering it to the branch?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

USPS delivered it to me

[–] [email protected] 0 points 10 months ago

Amphetamine is great, isn't it. The Germans knew what they were doing! Most of the time.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago

I figured it out last year, I was 39. You're in good company.

I just couldn't figure it out until I came across information about ADHD and everything clicked. I'd be lying to say that I haven't had moments of self doubt and imposter syndrome like the op suggests.

To me, at the end of the day, whether I'm actually ADHD or not, I have very similar tenancies and traits and the treatment works for me. That's all that really matters.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You may still have a complex set of flaws, homie

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

I def do

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Late bloomer here too! My 39th birthday gift was my first adderall xr and a taste of what it's like to think about either nothing or just one thought of my choosing.

[–] lobster 1 points 10 months ago

38 here, about two or three months into Adderall XR after a late diagnosis. It’s insane how much of a night-and-day difference being medicated is.

I’m actually able to adequately track my daily work tasks without scrambling around trying to find a thread to remind me. I’m able to sit and just work without having that pull to do something more enjoyable. I’m able to stop bouncing everywhere and just sit still.