Starting Vyvanse for Depression: Looking for Feedback

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I take vyvanse for ADHD and I’ve always said that I think it could be classified as an anti depressant as well! My reasoning for that is it also significantly brought me out of a very long and drawn out funk/fog I didn’t even realize I was in for a very long time. The ability to be more focused and motivated from those results was really helpful and still is for me! I’ve been taking it for almost 10 years straight. I hope it helps you too!

I'm loving the medicine. It's been a lifesaver. For my depression, anxiety, & my ADHD.

Interesting choice. Maybe bring up Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) instead, actually, because that's actually used for TRD. Schedule another visit.

definitely! i'm no longer taking it due to insurance issues, but it worked very well for me for adhd. you said that you're taking it for depression and i think it could definitely help there since it is a low dosage. just do be aware that the first 3 days can be rough. i wish you luck!

I'm also just starting Vyvanse, and I think it's been helping me focus on my tasks, I don't feel as bored as easily. My friend who has been on Vyvanse for a few years did warn me that (for them anyways) not to miss a dose, because whenever they missed more than a day, the 2nd day without it they would get depressive spells

I was on vyvanse for a short bit but I stopped taking it because it made me feel like I needed to do everything, and made my heartbeat feel very quick. I am not sure it helped very much for me, but everyone is different, so you just have to try it and see, and understand that it may not be the right one for you.

Medication is a lot of trial and error, and honestly our feedback could mean nothing just because we aren't you. As an example, I've been on Vyvanse for years and it's one of the best things I've ever been on. My brother was on it a while back and it made him suicidal and angry. It definitely helps with motivation and concentration though. But if you experience any side effects, I encourage you to tell your doctor immediately as it isn't the ONLY option.

I was feeling like everything (showering, brushing my teeth, doing the dishes, changing my sheets, etc.) was impossible to do, and vyvanse helped my so much with that!

i personally really disliked vyvance, it made me really angry all the time and i would have outbursts

I have depression and adhd and for me adhd meds are a MUST. usually i take my adhd meds as needed which is pretty much weekdays but if i’m in/about to have a depressive episode i have to take it on the weekends too. it makes me much more productive and helps me get the motivation to do seemingly “simple” tasks like eating, showering, homework, etc.

It helped me focus and get a lot done but made my heart race and chest hurt for most the day. My heart rate would be up to 150

Helps me focus and get going first step is the hardest it gets me going and also helped with my emotional eating actually. Clarity for sure. I used to drink a pot of strong coffee ☕️ just to start my day now I only drink coffee as a treat. I started taking it last year. I also have depression.

It will give you clarity! Try to be mindful on what your priorities are while you’re waiting for it to kick in then it’s off to the races!