I was diagnosed with an anxiety/depression disorder. Which, studies have now shown that women who are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD at a younger age are more likely (close to 80% more likely) to develop an anxiety disorder when they are older. After MANY MANY doctor appointments, different psychologists/therapist, and different psychiatrist appointments...we have found that I can now take Effexor XR (anxiety prescription) and Adderall XR (ADD/ADHD) together enough that I can drive places and not get SO overwhelmed with something that it causes an anxiety attack. First time in YEARS that I can actually feel good and understand what is going on in my body!
I'm concerned about you as this isn't the typical side effect for straight ADHD. Usually the amphetamine has a side effect of mild euphoric feelings - which are the opposite of what you describe.
Check for a second opinion. You may have a comorbid such as bipolar and if so you will be harmed if you continue on adderall alone. With bipolar it aggravates when taking our meds unless a bipolar med is taken along side it.
You may also simply be depressed. I admit when the fog cleared and things took on a new perspective I abandoned old love, old habits and found myself looking back on the harm I caused through my inattentiveness.
Please do get this looked at. You can safely drop your meds (they leave the system very quickly) and talk to your doctor ASAP.
Hi! New here. I am an adult female who was recently diagnosed with ADD. I started taking adderall xr 10mg about a week ago. The first two days I took 10mg, the third day I took 20mg and the 4th day I took 30mg. My doctor wanted to start me on 30mg but I was nervous about feeling weird and wanted to ease into the meds. On the 20 and 30mg days around 3 hours after taking it I started feeling extremely focused but also found myself fighting off feelings of depression. I felt like I could hardly escape my thoughts of hopelessness. I am not depressed normally and felt fine once the meds wore off in the evening.
Today I took 10mg in the morning and 10mg in the afternoon. The morning dose was fine with no feelings of depression and the afternoon dose went just about as well. I felt pretty focused but not at all what people are describing.
Anyone else have this happen? Should I increase my dose more gradually? Is this how some would describe as crashing? Could the meds be wearing off andhaving that effect?
I see my doctor on Oct. 3 but until then I want to know what others have heard or experienced.
Thanks!!!!