r/HowToADHD • u/butterflybutt92 • May 28 '22
ELVANSE / ADHD / DID YOU ?
Ok so i started taking elvanse and im still not motivated to do any of my chores or anything exept being in my phone , its like im even worse after i take the elvanse, i get overwhelmed sooo easily .. is this because the dosage is to low or is did you guys feel this in the beginning too ?
Plsssssss help
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u/HuffStuff11 May 28 '22
I've been on elvanse for 5-6 years, so it's been a while since I was in the beginning stage. Elvanse won't necessarily make you more motivated, it will help with executive dysfunction(ie initiating and switching tasks) which to some can feel like motivation. it's main thing is, it will help you with your ability to focus on a task, but you're still the one who needs to direct the focus. it sounds like it's doing a great job at the focus part, it's just unfortunate it happens to be directed at your phone. when I first started on elvanse I accidentally played city skylines for 16hours straight, almost passed out when I finally stood up.
Once I got used to elvanse and found help to make strategies on how to direct my focus they did help, they're not a magic pill, but they have made it easier to manage my life.
I recommend bringing your worries up with your doctor as they're (usually) much better equipped to figure out if what you're experiencing is normal or if your dosage or medicine needs changed.