....and so it goes.....A CONFESSION

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It's interesting when people talk about dependence on Adderall. Maybe Vyvanse is hugely different, but I only started taking them for work and have stopped since due to be unemployed. I used to take 80mg Vyvanse(started with something that starts with a D), and I would continually have to remind myself to eat otherwise I become an enraged but focused individual. Also my sex drive was through the roof, engaging in some semi risky behavior. On the weekends I wouldn't take it and I never had any withdrawal symptoms though.

I never seen the weight loss benefits with Vyvanse. Maybe cause its slow release, but I would sweat a bit more than usual. At the gym I would feel invincible also to the point where I felt I could run 10 miles after a 1.5hr lifting session.

I do think though that after a while taking it on a regular basis, it can change your personality/brain function and how you build and form relationships. Might be a good thing for some, especially if you are introverted.

The dependence related to stims is psychological. Depending on your consumption you may never experience a bad withdrawal. One thing people should know is that the increased dopamine brought about by stims is coupled with a decrease in serotonin levels. A see-saw affect I've been told. And believe me you are not good without a fair amount of serotonin.
So there will be stretches where the addict is out of commission where all you want to do is sleep and depression is there for you when you wake up. The one difference among the prescribed stimulants is with Ritalin. It targets dopamine more so than norepinephrine so you don't get much of an energy kick but you also have a slightly better chance of avoiding heart troubles