the length of the post just shows that hes rolling right now, which means hes tripping off the vyvanse. which leads me to believe that you shouldnt be on vyvanse. i've taken it recreationally before, and i do want to let you know that vyvanse is derived from the same drug as meth. so taken in large doses, its really like taking the actual drug itself. the fact that you come down so hard on it is because your body doesnt NEED it. but you're forcing yourself to need it by taking the drug. this is what this stuff does to you and trust me, as crazy as your symptoms are, its not too suprising to me especially since you're prescribed 60mgs. thats drawlin to be completely honest. i know exactly how you feel. i havent been as bad as you, but ive felt very similar to that before. stop taking the drug . like all of them . you dont need medicene . you'll feel like **** for a little while as your body tries to ween yourself off of it (bc honestly you went and got your body addicted to the **** smh) but you'll be back to normal eventually. trust me. like forreal trust me . drink a lot of water and get all the sleep you can get . also try to eat so you can go to the bathroom. for some reason, having a good number 2 after you come off of that stuff makes you feel a thousand times better . your welcome.
See my post to your main post.
Im going through the same thing you were right now. Only i didnt use it as prescribed. I took 120mg every other day, so i dont know if thats better or worse. I have the exact same symtoms exept my black outs last roughly a minute and i lose my vision during the entire black out. How long did your withdraw last. I was doing this for 8 months. Any advise for a fellow amphetamine user in need of some help?
My results from the MRI from my brain were normal. The results from my blood work & glucose test confirm that I have hypoglycemia. Im now going to take vitamins & shakes & get fit to see if I get better. Im getting way too skinny even though i have been eatn more. Im also still going to see a neurologist.
I definitely agree with Ryannn94, that you should see a neurologist and rule out anything else that might be causing your issues. I would do this first. When my son had ADHD and other problems the first thing the pediatrician wanted to do was rule out neurological and physical reasons. Then maybe treat the mental aspects. I think... from the things you have pointed out that this is the way that I would go. I really think it makes the most sense. Please keep us informed.
Oh man, glad to hear that you are getting help. Hang in there, things will get better. Best wishes!
I wanna update just to let yall know I went to see a practitioner last week & told her everything. She gave me antibiotics incase of a sinus infection cuz she did say she saw drainage at the back of my throat. They also drew blood. My blood sugar level was at 39. They said I could've gone into a coma. They did more tests on Friday to see if it was diabetes/hypoglycemia. She also set me up to get an MRI of my head on Tuesday. I have an appointment with a syctatrist tommorow.
I would venture to guess that the weed/Vyvanse combo set something off. I've smoked my fair share in the past and absolutely cannot on Vyvanse or similar drugs. My brother in-law had a similar experience when he was about 16/17. He mixed many drugs and his brain sort of snapped. He has a family history of bi-polar. Some people have a genetic disposition for disorders and they lay dormant until something activates it, like a weed/meth combo. I know you are scared. Make sure you work closely with a doctor to find the right meds and do not smoke weed or do anything other than what is prescribed. Even then it can take some time to find the right ones. My brother in-law has done very well after he found the right meds to take. And take Sandman's advice and find a good therapist. Good luck. You will get past this.
One other thought. Print out your post and give it to who ever sees you. There is a lot of really important information here that should prove useful.
Wow! I can totally understand how worried you must feel. The length of your post alone shows the level of your concern - not to mention your symptoms.
First question is - was it a psychologist or a psychiatrist you finally went to see? Big difference in what they can do for you. You definitely need a doctor that can prescribe medication and also one that can help you with your issues. I don't think your pediatrician has been that helpful. I don't blame him, because I think you are past his level of expertise.
Just from your comments. Your anxiety is a huge liability for you. I don't know if it is caused by ADHD or not. Anxiety is certainly one of the co-disorders. And weed is a great way to mask the anxiety. But it doesn't solve the problem.
I hate to say this but, ya, you do need the therapy because you need to learn how to deal with what is bugging you. And yes, the meds are important at the start because they allow you to get control of your life, but then you need to learn how to deal with your life. So don't be afraid of therapy. Good therapy will help you identify what is going on and show you ways to deal with it. Meds only mask the problem, until you learn how to deal with it. And if you never learn how to deal with the problem or identify it - thats not good.
You really need to find a doctor that can help you. You are at that point where it is important one. That is also why I asked what doc you saw. It sounded more like a psychologist. If it was a psychologist then you need to start with a psychiatrist. The neurologist is also a good choice. They will refer you back to a doctor who can provide help once they determine what is going on of a medical nature.
Man, I hope this helps. You are going through some heavy duty stuff. Keep in touch!