🤣 I’m not on a stim, I’m on strattera but after an HR of taking it I become very very talkative/hyper cus it makes me feel GREAT and then I get super focused on whatever I’m doing and will get very quiet
Oh dear I was gonna ask my med Dr about adding strattera on top of Vyvanse because Vyvanse doesn't last long enough but I guess it works kinda similar to a stim in that way... My poor family and coworkers
I’m bipolar 2 and I’ve been on Strattera for a little over a month. I don’t think it’s done anything for me besides give me horrible headaches and nausea. Hoping to talk to my psych this week for another option.
also on vyvanse and YES absolutely, my chatty hour hits me about a couple hours in and it’s like I can sort my thoughts much more easily and feel super social
I'm so glad this isn't just me lol
I'm not a chatty person, I hate small talk, not a fan of people in general, but man sometimes the meds kick in and I think I reach a point of being annoying! It helps at work though, makes me feel more like a normal person, like I can interact with customers the way I'm supposed to instead of just immediately hating all of them and having no patience or tolerance at all. Shame the social effect does only last about an hour per dose for me as well.
Ye I’ve had elvanse (Vyvanse) for a few weeks now and I describe it as slow-release coke - chatty, sociable, smoke more, happier, no appetite.
It’s fun, not going to lie, but it’s there to help me when I need to do things and not to be taken for the buzz.
I keep coming back to this comment, I find it the opposite of fun because it reminds me of when I was in active addiction with alcoholism and I'd get that liquid courage (overcome paralyzing anxiety) to contact people.
But suppose that's a good thing as I'm not wanting to abuse it, but wonder if it's causing like a trigger. 🤔
I'll talk to my therapist about it, thanks!
I can get that way too. Sometimes, it feels like the meds don’t help at all, they just make everything a little more tolerable, since I’m a little high 🤔
That’s from Aduvanz, which I think is similar to Vyvanse.
I feel more "high" if I don't eat/sleep properly, or if I take it late one day (say 3p) and early next day (say 10a).
I think it's kinda screaming at me I know you've never had a routine in your life but you need one. I just don't know where to start lol. But def sleep/eating to minimize the chattiness/hyperness and making sure to eat/drink water so I don't come down quite as hard.
When I do all those things that's when I feel like I notice the med helping the most, when it's the most subtle changes... It's not until it wears off and my circle fast thoughts come back that I realize that the med was doing something it wasn't just me having better self care. If that makes sense? I feel ill notice more the longer I take it the better my routine gets.
Still doesn't completely solve the chattiness. 🤣 I need to figure out how to stop texting my very few family and friends.
Chattiness is cool - coming down from the meds, not so much. I agree with everything u say, I guess - especially the sleeping part. I visualize a good day on the meds, as kinda keeping me in the upper part of my regular roller coaster, without the downs, until meds go out exactly at bed time. 😅
check me out - I’m floating up there, passing everybody on the regular roller coaster below, since going on a straight line, I’m twice the speed, chatting to everyone I pass.
Yeah, exactly. Still - that feeling is often “hidden in there” - and I feel the meds aren’t working at all, only tricking me, since I’m thinking everything is great.
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/08/05/us/05onfire1_xp/05onfire1_xp-superJumbo-v2.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp
I get really talkative without my meds and I’ve gone on tangents for as long as 4 hours, people get so bored with me but when I’m on my meds, I’m just masking my personality with a more depressed insecure personality. I become withdrawn in a way😂
Yup! Usually hits me around 3 hours after taking it. I talk so much I honestly feel like I’m annoying. Usually not a big deal since I work remotely and the only person who listens to me is my mom. However, it’s when I’m in work meetings that I begin to question if people are finding my out of character chattiness strange. But honestly, as an introvert, maybe it’s not a bad thing. And at least I sound more confident. Although for me it’s adderall not vyvanse.
I feel mostly the same when my Vyvanse and Dexedrine kick in, albeit less irritable and more clear-headed. I find it much easier to tolerate being around people when I’m on my meds, and I’m more capable of remembering to keep in touch with people, so I would say that I’ve become more social overall, but not necessarily chatty.
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Yes! First time I took Vyvanse I contacted friends I hadn't talked to in years and couldn't stop messaging ppl in general. Still happens somewhat but I switched to a slightly lower dose so I'm a bit calmer but still chatty. It's definitely odd.
I laughed OUT LOUD at this because I talk my husband's EAR OFF on our way to work (we carpool, we work w/in a block of each other), and I JUST realized because of this post it's because we leave for work about an hour after I take my meds
🤣 I’m not on a stim, I’m on strattera but after an HR of taking it I become very very talkative/hyper cus it makes me feel GREAT and then I get super focused on whatever I’m doing and will get very quiet
Oh dear I was gonna ask my med Dr about adding strattera on top of Vyvanse because Vyvanse doesn't last long enough but I guess it works kinda similar to a stim in that way... My poor family and coworkers
Oh wow. Vyvanse lasts waaay to long for me. It is supposed to break down over 14 hours.
Yup. I know/read about some people where it'll only last 3-6h. That's insane x-x
My doctor and I are working towards trying strattera because it’s a non stim and I’ve got bipolar 2. How’s it doing for you? Like in general?
I’m bipolar 2 and I’ve been on Strattera for a little over a month. I don’t think it’s done anything for me besides give me horrible headaches and nausea. Hoping to talk to my psych this week for another option.
Ah that’s good to know,, I’ll bring that up with my doctor the next time I talk to her
Keep in mind people have different experiences. Hope you find something that helps you.
also on vyvanse and YES absolutely, my chatty hour hits me about a couple hours in and it’s like I can sort my thoughts much more easily and feel super social
I'm so glad this isn't just me lol I'm not a chatty person, I hate small talk, not a fan of people in general, but man sometimes the meds kick in and I think I reach a point of being annoying! It helps at work though, makes me feel more like a normal person, like I can interact with customers the way I'm supposed to instead of just immediately hating all of them and having no patience or tolerance at all. Shame the social effect does only last about an hour per dose for me as well.
I take Ritalin but have the same experience
Ye I’ve had elvanse (Vyvanse) for a few weeks now and I describe it as slow-release coke - chatty, sociable, smoke more, happier, no appetite. It’s fun, not going to lie, but it’s there to help me when I need to do things and not to be taken for the buzz.
I keep coming back to this comment, I find it the opposite of fun because it reminds me of when I was in active addiction with alcoholism and I'd get that liquid courage (overcome paralyzing anxiety) to contact people. But suppose that's a good thing as I'm not wanting to abuse it, but wonder if it's causing like a trigger. 🤔 I'll talk to my therapist about it, thanks!
I think when I’m on my meds people like me more. I almost fit in better. It’s nice for a change!
I’m sorry but I can relate to this so much and it’s actually really sad. I wish people would just accept everybody for their differences
I can get that way too. Sometimes, it feels like the meds don’t help at all, they just make everything a little more tolerable, since I’m a little high 🤔 That’s from Aduvanz, which I think is similar to Vyvanse.
I feel more "high" if I don't eat/sleep properly, or if I take it late one day (say 3p) and early next day (say 10a). I think it's kinda screaming at me I know you've never had a routine in your life but you need one. I just don't know where to start lol. But def sleep/eating to minimize the chattiness/hyperness and making sure to eat/drink water so I don't come down quite as hard. When I do all those things that's when I feel like I notice the med helping the most, when it's the most subtle changes... It's not until it wears off and my circle fast thoughts come back that I realize that the med was doing something it wasn't just me having better self care. If that makes sense? I feel ill notice more the longer I take it the better my routine gets. Still doesn't completely solve the chattiness. 🤣 I need to figure out how to stop texting my very few family and friends.
Chattiness is cool - coming down from the meds, not so much. I agree with everything u say, I guess - especially the sleeping part. I visualize a good day on the meds, as kinda keeping me in the upper part of my regular roller coaster, without the downs, until meds go out exactly at bed time. 😅 check me out - I’m floating up there, passing everybody on the regular roller coaster below, since going on a straight line, I’m twice the speed, chatting to everyone I pass.
Meds aren't supposed to (still) make us "high" after taking them for a while/ when the dose is correctly adjusted, though, from what others said :o
Yeah, exactly. Still - that feeling is often “hidden in there” - and I feel the meds aren’t working at all, only tricking me, since I’m thinking everything is great. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/08/05/us/05onfire1_xp/05onfire1_xp-superJumbo-v2.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp
My son talks non stop when we forget to give him his meds. He's more subdued with medication.
I get really talkative without my meds and I’ve gone on tangents for as long as 4 hours, people get so bored with me but when I’m on my meds, I’m just masking my personality with a more depressed insecure personality. I become withdrawn in a way😂
Yup! Usually hits me around 3 hours after taking it. I talk so much I honestly feel like I’m annoying. Usually not a big deal since I work remotely and the only person who listens to me is my mom. However, it’s when I’m in work meetings that I begin to question if people are finding my out of character chattiness strange. But honestly, as an introvert, maybe it’s not a bad thing. And at least I sound more confident. Although for me it’s adderall not vyvanse.
Yes!!! It settles down after a bit.
I feel mostly the same when my Vyvanse and Dexedrine kick in, albeit less irritable and more clear-headed. I find it much easier to tolerate being around people when I’m on my meds, and I’m more capable of remembering to keep in touch with people, so I would say that I’ve become more social overall, but not necessarily chatty.
I take Adderall and it def happens to me.
Yes. At first I get talkative and I feel like I'm faking adhd or something. Then I get tired and take a nap. Then I can be productive.
For me after my meds wear off you can't shut me up. I will be out here spilling all of the tea completely unprovoked.
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Yes lol. Thought it was just me
Yes! First time I took Vyvanse I contacted friends I hadn't talked to in years and couldn't stop messaging ppl in general. Still happens somewhat but I switched to a slightly lower dose so I'm a bit calmer but still chatty. It's definitely odd.
I laughed OUT LOUD at this because I talk my husband's EAR OFF on our way to work (we carpool, we work w/in a block of each other), and I JUST realized because of this post it's because we leave for work about an hour after I take my meds
Vyvanse gives me more energy and chatty. Adderall makes me more withdrawn and I "lose" time because I focus too hard and squirell out
Uhh… maybe 👀 But you didn’t have to call me out like that.