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by throwinway 749 days ago
Disclaimer: I am not diagnosed but believe I have ADHD.

I use Vyvanse casually and when it’s active in my system I go from a very timid and shy person to a public speaker.

I’ve been working on my anxiety separately, but even at its worst I could pop one pill and it would disappear. I could go up to strangers and talk to them about anything, or I could stand up in the middle of a mall and call for everyone’s attention.

It was very cathartic as someone who has suffered from anxiety (at least) for a long time. Some of that feeling lasts for a while too. I regret not trying medication to fix some of my mental health issues before and I’d love to be on a prescription right now. I really think taking it consistently could change my life.

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I find caffeine has a very similar effect.
Interesting, not a coffee drinker but energy drinks don’t do much for me other than keep me awake.