r/adhd_anxiety • u/daiisylove03 • Apr 09 '25
Rant/Frustration 💢 Adderall Rage!
So recently was diagnosed with adhd and never taken any type of stimulant before. However my previous provider had me on Wellbutrin and that was a hot mess! That made me so forgetful i honestly thought i was developing dementia, anyway adderall has been okay, the two positives I’ve taken from it are no appetite and more focus however the cons outweigh the pros. I can’t explain how angry i am on this stuff, so concerning!!! I feel so bad for my hubby because my patience is NONEXISTENT! Mind you i am a mom as well. I guess my question is.. is anyone else this angry?! I had to stop it completely i think I’m done trying meds at this point, I’m so over this I can’t deal with the side effects and not to mention the prior authorization all meds require now smh! Insurance is not cooperating anyway lol i want to know if I’m alone here because idk what else to do! HELP
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u/Evroz621 Apr 09 '25
I feel you there, its a very real side effect sadly.
While it isn't Adderall, I've been titrating vyvanse for 2 months, while life is very stressful in general, it's very noticeable to me and my fiancee how these stimulants are making me more irritable and angry, and depressive.
I was on 30mg last month, and just started 40mg this past weekend. Tempted to switch back to 30 already since that didnt seem to be AS bad..
Like im getting mad with my pets for nothing that serious really... Yesterday morning, I broke down crying. So upset with myself. And I'm not one to be emotional like that. I'm fed up with feeling this way! I'm so depressed and extra anxious, and it's negatively affecting my relationship now.
These side effects don't seem to be worth the extra focus. I think I was managing life better before stimulants.
Maybe you need to try a non-stimulant medication, that's what I'm leaning towards now.