Does everyone always feel more awake and alert from your stimulant medication?

Is there anyone who doesn't?

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At sufficiently high doses, usually yes (although it can’t save me if I’ve slept <4 hours, just prevent naps 😭).

However, the first stimulant I was prescribed was 5mg of Adderall, which put me to sleep in 15 min. After I found a new (better) psych, he said that the dose was probably too low for me and it was common for ADHDers to metabolize amphetamines faster than other people—basically I skipped through the helpful bits and went straight to the crash. This is super individual though and seems to have more to do with brain chemistry than physical attributes; my brother (who is much larger than me physically) takes 5-10mg of adderall and it’s perfect for him. My mother (also heavier than me though not by much) takes double my dose of Vyvanse and the effects are still milder for her than my dose is for me.

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I actually feel tired really quickly, unless I eat something soon after taking my meds. Apparently it’s a known side effect 🤔

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Supplements, you mean? No, but I do try to eat things with high Protein content in the morning (Keto cereal, Greek yoghurt, lean meats). It’s definitely helped!

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Yup. Even when I'm sick and I take it, still feel the boost

All stimulants make me extremely anxious. I feel more awake, but in a really bad way. I've also been able to fall asleep while on Adderall, so it hasn't always kept me awake.

For your sure it makes me more active

It makes me sleepy for the first 1/2 hour then I perk up.

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