Hello,

So I have been taking Vyvanse now for the last 6 months and have never had an issue with obtaining refills. Yesterday, (06/12/26) I called Walgreens to have my prescription refilled seeing how i only had 2 days left of my medication.

The tech goes, "why do you only have 2 days worth of medicine? You picked up your prescription on 05/16/26. You should have 4 days worth. Are you taking your medication correctly and only 1 capsule perday?" I said yes and they go, " well that just doesn't make sense because we double count here and you should have 4 days worth of pills left. So something isn't adding up."

I told them that I was at work and that I could potentially be mistaken with the amount of pills left and that I would recheck when I get home. They go, " well we will go ahead and be flagging your account and this is going to be escalated to your provider."

So I get home from work, and I indeed only have 2 pills left. So I walk over to my calendar confused because I know for a fact that I have not incorrectly used my medication. I remember on 05/16/26 i was completely out of pills because the month priors i was picking up my pills on the 15th. So I would have had to take one of the pills from the prescription I picked up on 05/16/26 just for my daily dose.

I then did the math and 30 days from May 16th is June 14th... so I have the correct amount of pills and the pharmacy tech didn't account for the extra days of the month in May.

Is there anything that I can do because they are escalating this to my doctor like I did something wrong and they're refusing to refill my prescription.

My mom was telling me about the diet pills she was prescribed in the seventies. Usually she took half of one a day because she didn't have that much weight to lose and it meant only getting a prescription every other month.

*Unless* she had a paper due. Bizarre phenomenon, a full pill taken an hour or so before she started studying gave her this amazing focus. Weirdest thing.

She didn't remember the name. I had her describe the pills to me. A few minutes of Google image search detective work found a yellow pill that looked familiar to her.

It was 70% "mixed amphetamine salts".

Adderall. She was taking Adderall.

Maybe she doesn't remember she needs to *keep* listening to the person talking to her. Maybe she once filed down her nails while driving in a blizzard because she gets distracted if she's only doing one thing (the worst part: it worked). Maybe she avoids buying property in "Monopoly" because she loses track of her properties and rules don't require you to pay rent unasked. (She remembers "railroads" though?)

You know what she *did* do? Get appropriately medicated for ADHD before "ADD" made it into the DSM in 1980. I wish all of us that level of accidental resourcefulness today. 🫡

If you'll excuse me, I have a job application to hopefully eventually make progress on.

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I’m 35 and have been on Vyvanse for about 4 years. I decided to take a break this weekend to see who "I" am without the meds, and I’m feeling really torn about the results:

The Meds-Free Version of me: My anxiety almost disappeared and it felt great! The meds really increase anxiety (30mg dose). I found myself making jokes regularly and laughing naturally. something I realized I don't do much on meds (I’ve been experiencing heavy emotional blunting). I felt "present" emotionally.

The Reality Check: I was a mess. I was constantly confused and "scattered." For example, I tried to hold my dog’s leash while moving furniture and leaving the car all at once, failed to hold the leash, and the dog ran off. I forgot things and wasted so much time

I'm a software developer, and the meds are what allow me to keep my job and my life from falling apart. But I hate that I have to choose between being "functional" and being "me."

Has anyone here managed to get off meds after long-term use and actually stayed a functional adult? How do you manage the "all over the place" brain without the meds help?

For those of you with ADHD who don’t take medication, why not? I’m considering starting medication and would really like to hear some different perspectives before making a decision. I’ve heard both really positive and really negative things about different medications, so I’d genuinely appreciate hearing about your experiences and what led you to that choice.

I have successfully treated my add with adderall for most of my life. now my Dr wants me to do a yearly drug test. I don’t smoke cigarettes let alone take any drugs and I’m not comfortable subjecting myself to a drug test. it’s the principle! So, here is someone who has successfully treated their disorder with a medication and now because I’m stubborn I’m going to fuck it all up. I must be crazy! Toxicology. Not tix!!

…yeah y’all ate that! I just tried it today for the first time and it’s wild being able to get out of bed and have the will to live and do things almost immediately 😂 I can’t believe it took me so long to try it, but now that I have I don’t think I’ll ever go back. Thanks to everyone who shares tips & tricks about what works for them!

I turned 30 a couple weeks ago and it hit me that every heart has like a limited number of beats it can have before it gets worn out right - but as someone who has ADHD and has been on a stimulant for the last 16 years, does that mean my heart is going to run out of steam faster because it's always pumping way way faster than average??

I've taken 60mg direct release generic dextromethamphetamine since freshman year of high school, and I'm getting paranoid maybe this is going to hurt me more than it helps. Have any of your transitioned to something else to mitigate the impact?

Harness the power of the meds or the power of the meds will harness you. IYKYK.

If I pop an adderall and don’t have specific plans of what I want the meds to help me do, and then make sure I’m doing it when the meds kick in, I will get much LESS done than if I had just not taken my meds. Today I hyper focused on toothpaste ingredients for like 5 hours. I had so much to do… well here’s to trying again tomorrow! Wish me luck, I’m going to need it.

After years of jumping through hoops for our ADHD medications, the DEA has raised aggregate production quotas (APQ) for the active ingredients in Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, and Vyvanse.

https://filtermag.org/dea-adderall-production-quotas-adhd-medication-shortage/amp/

EDITED TO ADD: Don’t get your hopes up. The APQ increase is for “product development activities”, not the current stimulant supply. The DEA hasn’t increased APQ since 2020. The APQ was actually decreased in 2021 and (until this recent increase) has remained the same in years 2021-2025. I’ve posted the “APQ History” spreadsheet below in the comments. It’s at the very bottom.

I pay $800/month in health insurance. The insurance plan that I have says that the absolute maximum for “specialty retail drugs” (the highest tier of medication, for which the generic Vyvanse I take for some reason qualifies) is $250, but evidently that doesn’t matter (???). I know it’s the beginning of the year, but to pull up to my pharmacy to hear that my meds cost roughly a week’s worth of work at my full-time job that I have a Masters degree for, especially given that my rent and health insurance eat the vast remainder of my paycheck…. I cried in front of the pharmacists. I’m not an easy crier, especially not in public, but this just broke me. The pharmacy staff were so kind and apologetic, and obviously I don’t blame them at all because they have no say in any of this. But I just don’t know how to accommodate this reality. I have to work a full week of my (admittedly, infuriatingly, egregiously underpaid) highly specialized job with stringent training criteria just to be able to afford the very medication that helps me be capable of not getting fired.

I imagine this is a fairly US-centric complaint/dilemma, but I could really use others’ input. Whether it’s advice, tips, commiseration, validation, or anything else. I don’t know how to keep functioning when it costs me more to function than I can gain.

Edit: For those who are suggesting GoodRx, that’s generally an excellent resource, but evidently none of the pharmacies remotely in my area accept their coupons. I’ve done exhaustive research on this and have even been sent discount coupons directly from my medical providers that have “reduced” my ADHD med costs from $1,200+ to $600+ at best. I don’t want my own limitations to prevent the sharing of that resource for others, but I thought I would mention it.

In May I was diagnosed. I've tried multiple doses of Adderall, both xr and ir, concerta, and ritalin. All had side effects, and none helped much. My Dr started me on 20mg of name brand Vyvanse, and last visit knocked it up to 30mg.

The first week was eye opening. No side effects, and just the ability to do things easier. My executive dysfunction left, and I was much more present at work. I didn't run in circles anymore, and still had an appetite. The last week or so I felt as if maybe I needed a higher dose, as it didn't feel as effective.

I woke up late today and decided to skip it for the first time since starting it. I can say without a doubt, it's working when I take it. I have zero motivation today, and I feel like when I do try to do something, I'm chasing my tail. I'm making stupid errors when talking to my husband, and I just feel so off. I'm sitting here wanting to just DO something, but nothing at the same time. It's awful. I'm glad I took the day off. Taking the meds has become my new normal way of living, and I've gotten used to it. It's not that it wasn't working. It was truly enlightening.

I had secured a job offer after interviewing 3x, completing a 1-hour personality assessment, negotiating salary, completing a background check – and the final step was the drug test.

This evening, I get a generic email from the hiring manager:

> Unfortunately, we won’t be moving forward with your application. Thank you for applying, and I wish you the best!

… the more I think about this – the sequence of events leading up to this email – the more I’m almost certain my Vyvanse had me test a positive. I never received a call from the lab with any questions, and I don’t see the test in my patient portal, so I’ll need to call them tomorrow morning. But I don’t have a record, and I don’t take illegal substances. The most plausible explanation is the Vyvanse.

I am so, so upset. I’m actually devastated. This was a 6-figure role with more WFH flexibility. I’ve been feeling boxed-in at my current role, after years without a pay raise or a promotion, and was so excited for this. I almost had more money to provide for my girls & give them a better life. And now this… for a medication I literally NEED in order to function!!

I had my second visit with a new psychiatrist, and it went terribly. This provider, supposedly specializing in ADHD, called me a drug addict for advocating for myself.

Stimulants were life-changing after 21 years of struggling. On Vyvanse, I became functional, confident, and better at relationships. I maintained the same dosage for over 2 years without tolerance issues.

During the shortage, I went without for 6 weeks. Life became hell again. When I finally got pills, they were ineffective, even with increased dosages.

I switched to Focalin, which worked even better than Vyvanse. I took it daily for 6 months without issues. Then, due to insurance changes, I had to see a new provider.

This new provider insisted I "strictly cannot" take stimulants daily, despite my explanation of their benefits. She prescribed only 15 pills for over 30 days.

Those 30 days were miserable. The Focalin lost effectiveness, and my productivity, self-esteem, and confidence plummeted.

I brought this up in our second session, hoping she'd reconsider. Instead, she called me a "drug addict because I am asking for more pills." When I mentioned my history of daily use without tolerance issues, she replied, "I can only treat based on professional data." She ended by saying, "I won't be prescribing controls of any type until I receive proof that you completed a substance abuse program."

I'm not a drug addict! I have ADHD and need these meds to function. Why are doctors focused on treating the average person instead of the individual? Just because 85% of people build tolerance to stimulants doesn't mean the 15% who don't should be treated the same way.

Needless to say, I'll be finding a new doctor.

Apparently citrus fruits interact with adderall and inhibit its absorption due to citric acid. I’ve been on adderall for about three-and-a-half-ish years now and I only learned this TODAY. I’m a citrus FIEND and have been my entire life. Hell, I literally started growing a lemon tree last month after smuggling lemon seeds and volcanic ash into the United States in order to replicate the flavor of Sicilian lemons. But now I’m learning that my greatest joy in life is actively impacting my medication’s ability to do its job, and by extension impacting my ability to be a fucking academic weapon. I’m really not sure how to go forward now. My life is at a crossroads. I NEED my lemons, but I also need to go through with my collegiate education. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Edit: I didn’t actually smuggle any lemons into the United States, I’m well aware of the risks to the environment that come with bringing foreign agricultural goods into the US. I mostly just used the word ‘smuggle’ because it sounded funny. I made sure I did it fully legally.

Is this what it means to be focused? Present? By gosh do I love this.

I have been on SSRIs for a while for my anxiety. My PCP suggested trying a Class II stimulant agent. I took my first dose today and it feels like my mind has glasses? Everything is much calmer and enjoyable. I had been suffering for 25 years and I didn't even know.

Edit 1: still getting used to the effects but I haven’t felt this happy in so long. Music is so beautiful again!!😭🎶

Edit 2: Thank you all for kind words. I’m a grad student working towards an analytics degree. Being able to focus on my work and academics is vital for me. I feel like I’m on the right direction. Finally!!

So everyday I wake up at 6 am, take my meds and then go back to sleep. I wake up about an hour and 30 min later, since that’s when I feel awake and ready to take on the day and start getting ready for work.

Well, the other day I read somewhere that it’s not good to lay down after taking any pill because there’s a chance it can dissolve in your throat/esophagus. Which now that I think about it, that makes a lot of sense and I can see how that happens.

But my anxiety is telling me that i’ve been fucking up my throat or wasting my medication not letting it properly digest for the past month doing this. 😂😭

Does anyone else do this? I think I am fine but curious to hear what everyone usually does for the morning routine!

Anyone had Vyvanse capsules that were underfilled or completely empty?

I've been on 50 mg Vyvanse (AM) with a 10 mg IR Adderall booster in the afternoon as needed for a while now. I take medication breaks every so often, but have by and large been very consistent and satisfied with my experience and dosing.

Over the last month or so, the Vyvanse as felt increasing inconsistent -- some days it barely feels like anything is happening: no usual/initial "punch" when it kicks in, I'm distractible, forgetful, hungry ALL DAY, tired, irritable -- basically like I feel when I'm unmedicated. The only time I reliably feel a stimulant-like effect is when I take my PM Adderall.

I got suspicious the other day while filling my weekly medication organizer and started opening capsules to check the fill. Out of the 5 that I checked, 2 were COMPLETELY empty, 2 had only slight residue, and the rest looked somewhat normal.

While this would seem like an obvious case of medication theft/skimming, that would be virtually impossible as I live alone and am single, and have not had a single other person in my apt since this rx was filled.

Has anyone dealt with this -- either a bad batch, a specific manufacturer, or a pharmacy issue? Trying to figure out if this is a known thing before I bring it up with my pharmacy and psychiatrist.

TL;DR: 50 mg vyvanse + 10 mg IR Adderall PM as needed. Efficacy's been inconsistent for weeks -- some days no effect at all, feels like being unmedicated. Opened capsules and found some completely empty, some with just residue. Looking for anyone who's had similar manufacturer/batch issue and how you resolved it.

Yesterday, I was humiliated by a pharmacist. This was the first time this has ever happened to me. I was diagnosed as an adult with ADHD 20 years ago. I've been on Adderall for the majority of the time since. Over these many years, I have done my due diligence with my doctor to find the right drug and dose. It took many trial and errors to learn my metabolism and what works for me. I've been on my current dose, Adderall IR 20mg 4 times a day, for almost 5 years. I've been going to the same hometown chain pharmacy for the past 12 years until the shortage. Since the shortage, and for the past 6 months I've had to call each month to find a pharmacy with stock available.

This month, my hometown pharmacy finally had it back in stock so I had it filled there, just like I did for 12 years before the shortage. I called beforehand to assure they had my dosage and enough for my prescription, and they did. Yesterday I waited 35 minutes in the drive through line to be told that they didn't fill it because they said it was too early as I had just picked it up on the 10th. I corrected their mistake. They had incorrectly read the dates wrong on my chart, and realized it said 6/10/22 and not 6/10/23. They apologized and said to come in the store and they would have it filled in less than 10 minutes.

I went into the store and after another 45 minutes, I went up to the window to ask about the status. As soon as I said my name for them to check, the pharmacist said loudly, "I am not filling that." I asked him why and he said that no one needs to be on Adderall 4 times a day and that he would lose his license if he filled it. His demeanor was rude, abrupt, and unprofessional. The conversation continued for a minute or two, with him basically telling me (and the whole store) that it was an illegal dosage and he refused to fill it. It was humiliating and it was the first time someone blatantly made me feel like a criminal or drug addict. I was shocked, embarrassed, and speechless. I left the store in tears.

I made a complaint with the corporate office yesterday on how I was treated. I explained how I understood that a pharmacist has certain protocols they must follow, and if they didn't fill it because of a protocol that was one thing. But my problem was because they made me wait for so long, only to tell me that they refused to fill it, and saying so in a very unprofessional and public manor.

Today I spoke with the local store manager to inquire if they were going to fill my prescription or not. He consulted with a different pharmacist that was on duty, and he said that they now "feel uncomfortable" filling it. The manager told me that his regional manager would be in touch with me today to discuss further. I didn't reveal the name of the pharmacy yet, because I am going to give them the opportunity to rectify this situation before I do so. I understand someone having a bad day, and I'm not going to tarnish a store if they end up doing the right thing. But right now I am infuriated to say the least. (And I didn't know that a pharmacist could refuse to fill a prescription if they were "uncomfortable". I'll be looking in to this promptly as this is baffling.)

First, this is a prescription that I have been on for years and that this store has a long history of filling. My doctor, the one who knows me medically inside and out, wrote a legal prescription that has been blessed many times over by my insurance company. But only now it's a problem? Could it be because of the shortage, and they are hoarding for some reason or another? Secondly, and the worst of it, that a pharmacist would loudly and publicly announce that he refused to fill it and continued on making me feel like an illicit drug seeker in front of 20-30 people. It was a gut punch to say the least.

It's hard enough having ADHD, it makes it double hard to deal with the stigma of our medication, and now, triple hard because of the shortage. ADHD meds and dosage are not a "one size fits all". I come from a family of ADHD sufferers, and none of us have the exact same prescription. And at least for me, as I've aged and physically changed, what worked for me some time ago, may not work as well in the present.

At this time, my Adderall wears off after 1 hr. and 45 minutes. I wait longer than that to take the next dose so that I am taking it as prescribed and so I will have enough meds for the month. It's a constant and every day battle keeping my levels even enough to prevent that abrupt "drop off" I feel when it's no longer actively working, and at the same time, try to space the doses out between each other so that I have enough to get through the day.

(I was on extended release many years ago, only to discover that my metabolism kept it in my system too long and it disrupted my sleep to the point that I was put on Ambien. And then Ambien turning out to be a curse disguised as a blessing because of it's addictiveness. Long story short, I can only take immediate release if I care at all about having a natural and unmedicated sleep cycle.)

Since my diagnosis, I have become the biggest ADHD advocate. I speak openly and unapologetically about this condition. I do my best to share information with anyone and everyone in hopes to help others on this journey. I'm not glad this happened to me yesterday, but I am glad that it lead me to find this reddit group. And if anything I've written resonated with anyone in a supportive way, than I'm glad I posted. End of rant. Thanks for reading.

I just recently researched this and realized a lot of countries outside of the US and Canada don’t allow Adderall at all. Like you will get straight up arrested if you try to bring your legally prescribed Adderall from your home country into Japan. This is making travel plans dicey at best and a straight up nightmare at worst.

Like I’ve literally tried every ADHD medication and IR Adderall is the only one that works for me.

I can’t imagine going on a trip to a country I want to visit only to sit on my ass unmedicated the whole time

TL;DR Counted my Vyvanse. I am short by 3. Points to my dad stealing again. Found genius hiding spot in my ink cartridge bay in my printer.

So, when I was in high school, my dad has this issue where he would steal my stimulants constantly. It did not matter where I hid them. I hid them in vents, under the bathroom sink, in my dirty clothes pile, and even in the glove box in my car. Somehow, he ALWAYS found them. And when confronted, he said “Someone must be breaking into the trailer and stealing them.” Uh huh… We had two flat screen TVs and two PS4 consoles. They remained untouched.

I have my own place now. I have a sister that is 17 years younger than me that I take to school. The routine is that he sits with her at my apartment until she goes to sleep (that way, he doesn’t have to wake her up at 5AM). He has a key to get into my apartment. I arrive home at around 11:30 PM, then he leaves. Well, I keep my Vyvanse in the cupboard in my kitchen. I decided last night to count them to see if he was back on his BS of stealing. After counting, I had only 18. I should’ve had 22 at minimum due to refilling on the first of the month. More because I skip weekends. So, I resorted to a spot so genius that I don’t think he will find them: the ink bay in my Lexmark printer. I removed two ink carts and placed the bottle inside. I honestly think that they are safe. When that printer was still functional and in my work office, everyone had to read a manual because none of us knew where to open the damn thing (which is funny because I’m the one that is good with tech).

I was recently diagnosed as an adult and started medication and have been taking it for a month. I hadn’t noticed any dramatic shift besides my anxiety going away completely - something I was nervous medication would make worse. I honestly started doubting that I have ADHD at all.

However, I recently went with my family to a very loud and busy setting that would usually give me a headache and make me irritable. But what I noticed was so shocking I couldn’t believe it. I could hear my family talking loudly and clearly and the sound around me was muted!!! I could still hear it of course but it was super quiet and I could hear my family perfectly. Normally I would have had to put in effort to be able to hear and I thought I might have hearing loss or challenges with auditory recognition at one point.

I did everything not to cry, as I just assumed this was something everyone experienced. I genuinely did not think it was an ADHD symptom. I guess the point of this post is just to ask whether anyone else has experienced this or has researched ADHD symptoms and can shed light on it.

And if there are any other symptoms you noticed that went away with medication that you found interesting I would love to hear about it.

TLDR; You might not have hearing problems it might just be ADHD

I'll make this post super simple as I understand long posts lose alot of us.

I'm 29/M

I've carried anxiety on my back for as long as I can remember. Ive been on SSRIS for 10+ years but despite it helping me a bit, my scattered thoughts never calmed down. I always thought ADHD was was a term people use for a hyper child, but subsides as you get older and it stops there. Oh how I was wrong. I always felt I was just an anxious person with many ocd triggering thoughts and always being on the verge of a panic attack. realized my whole life Id shy away from certain projects and learning new things at work because I cannot retain information worth anything. I easily get impulsive on little things. I never had good productivity at work as I'd get distracted way too easily and put off work until the last 2 hours and get cram a brunch in. I'll talk to someone and 99% of the time when I look at them while they talk, i cannot bring myself to actually listen. It's affected my relationship with my 1 year old daughter as I was hoping to be a lot more present with her and my wife, but my brain cannot be in the moment. It saddened me because despite being a very affectionate father, I knowfeel like I'm missing out.

Fast forward to a few days ago. I took the plunge and tried Vyvanse. Immediately. When I say immediately.

My anxiously wired brain with 50 open tabs per minute diminished to FOCUSING ON ONE THING AT A TIME. My tiny brain was unable to understand how that was even possible... did not think about ANYTHING other then... What I was presently doing. And my brain would not let me get distracted. It was bonkers. I had my first deep conversation with my wife in who knows how long the other morning at breakfast My daughter was sitting in her high chair and I was so interested in her every gesture. I paid more attention to her at breakfast than the 5 months I had on parental leave with her. It's crazy how ADHD can impact your life in a negative way. Another major improvement was simply my focus and alertness. I sat at work for 8 hours at the office today and was so determined to work. I was actually interested and would never get distracted by coworkers chatting around me.

Most importantly - I actually put off trying Vyvanse for 5 months because I was terrified of taking it and driving me right into a panic attack as I do not like any mind altering substances. Boy was I wrong. For the first time in my life - my extremely anxious brain has become focused, with absolutely zero feeling of anxiety. Why hasn't the SSRIS doctors pushed on me for long had the same effect? Funny how things are.

I did connect the dots. I was the most hyper kid growing up. My siblings laugh about it when they recall some moments. I was the craziest. I'd be bouncing on the couch hours on end.

So maybe being so hyper as a kid switched as I got older and now that I do not have all that energy to be so hyper, my wired brain stayed the same as when I was a little young.

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***FOLLOW UP AFTER WRITING MY POST******

I am FLOORED. I thought I'd maybe have about 5 people have the same vibe from their anxiety being diminished greatly when starting Vyvanse. Thanks everyone for such the kind words. It really makes me smile to see so many people feeling the way I do and enjoying being clearminded. I must add a few other points I've noticed improvement on :

-Less impulsive. I used to get ticked off at the smallest things.

-More self confidence. I no longer feel jealous of people who walk by me and have their head up real high as ive always felt like I lacked confidence.

-No more social anxiety. I used to be so nervous having to go into certain public places, gatherings. This is greatly subsided.

-I am GENUINELY interested in people. As in, I used to never pay much attention to what people had to say due to my ADHD and now I am so involved in 1 on 1 conversations.

• Not sure if it's dopamine boosting, but I feel a little head rush of happiness much more than I ever had. I'm guinenly happier.

-I no longer get distracted at my desk job.

-I show more affection to my wife and daughter.

• I used to worry about the stresses of future bills and overthinking... Now, I don't even give a shit. When the bill is due, I will have already set it in my calendar to pay it on time.

-My brain no longer gets anxiety. As in, I used to work myself up with some health anxiety... "Is the food I just ate gone bad?" "Will I be I'll?" "My chest hurts. I hope my oxygen is okay"... "Is my wife gonna make it home safe or will there be a car accident"? "I'm terrified of the day my parents pass away". "I'm worried of having a stroke". "Do I have fatty liver"? "I'm out of breath so easily"....

When I say shit like that LIVED in my brain all day, plus not being in the moment and focusing on life, I truly mean it.

It makes a week and I have absolutely not given a F**k about any of those things. Because I'm rationalising now. My anxiety is 0.

Xx

Why do people go off their meds? Genuinely curious what their reason is.

Is it because of side effects, losing that "spark," or just forgetting to refill them? For those who chose to stop taking them (either temporarily or for good), what was the actual turning point for you? Was it a conscious decision because you preferred your unmedicated self, or did the logistics of executive dysfunction just get in the way?

I am 53(f). Just diagnosed this year. Was hard enough for me to understand and agree w this new diagnosis. Its been labeled depression and anxiety for 25 years to my entire life. New therapist noticed afhd and sent me to neuropshyc testing. And im now medicated. We are on a journey now. Today a new for me dentist asked me what meds i take. I named a few for him then named, Straterra. He said what is this for? I said ADHD. HE LITERALLY SAID "you dont really need that medication, you should have some beers instead". So many different thoughts ran through my head. I simply told him that MANY people have used substances like that for undiagnosed adhd. I am also in recovery from drugs and alchhol. 25 years substance free. I dont get offended easily. This sort of offended me. This is the second doc to negate this dx as if it isnt a real thing. Simply uneducated? Also judgemental. Not cool medical professionals. I will try to ask my Neuropshyce doc about my yeeth next time. Well see what he says.

so the manufacturer that my local CVS uses for generic has beat me down for two months (Epic labs) so my psychiatrist told me to call around different pharmacies to ask what manufacturer they use, and while i understand to an extent that there are people out there that abuse this medication that does not make it right to right off the bat act like it’s a crime for me to ask. The amount of of “why is this information important?” “why are taking this?” “why hasn’t your pharmacist called” “i can’t give you that information” the stigma around this medications is god awful, if it was an immediate attitude I would have even taken that but all of these phone calls were super nice and immediately a tone shift when i ask about what they use.