Is it normal that my meds make me depressed?

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I take Vyvanse (an ADHD medicine). I have ADHD and take Vyvanse which for the most part helps a lot at helping me concentrate. But that is the only thing good about it. One of those pills is absolute hell. It plays with your emotions. Allow me to explain.

I'm a big guy, I'm 6'4. I'm very sociable and love to crack jokes, I'm kinda loud and speak my mind. I'm an extrovert by nature. But when I take one of those pills I'm totally different. I become separated from social gatherings, and no longer part take in conversations that normally I would be the life of. I will no longer have the booming voice I naturally have, instead it's just a soft and monotoned voice.

Not only does it make me unsociable but I feel empty and depressed. Sometimes I just sit there unable to do my work because I'm stuck on a "mental block." During these mental blocks I just feel so empty that it's almost debilitating and I can no longer focus on my work. Sometimes I will be fine and then suddenly I'll start thinking about my life and how pointless it seems, and how alone I am. I find myself thinking about how I go through the same daily routine everyday and how depressing my life is because of it.

Also I have really bad anxiety while on this medication. If someone just says one thing that is even remotely a verbal insult, I freak out. Even if it's just joking around or friendly banter. I realize that they don't mean anything by it but I can't control my anxiety. And 90% of the time it ruins my entire day. Because I'll be obsessing about it all day. In my mind I'm like "What did he mean by that?" And it will stay in the back of my mind for a month, sometimes I never forget it.

When I'm off my medication I'm a totally different guy. I talk to people, and I'm outspoken. I'm usually happy and almost never have depressing feelings. And NEVER have anxiety. So are these normal side effects for an ADD/ADHD medication?

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  • Ribbit.
    13 years ago | pl

    Dude, don't poison yourself with pills. If you can't focus, get intrested, it's totally normal to not focus sometimes. Try meditation, whatever, just dont take that pill crap anymore, get your old self back. (^_^)

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago | pl

    Yeah those are normal side effects. But if they're bothering you to the point where it stops you from getting things done (like work), then I would talk to your doctor and ask to try another brand.

    I'm on the same medication:)

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  • luicyyou
    13 years ago | pl

    This is a common sideeffect of your medication tell your doc maybe he could lower your dose or switch you to another one

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  • emilio
    13 years ago | pl

    Okay do you know what medecine will replace this crap your taking? Btw this is serious, google it youll see. But the best medecine for what you have is THC. aka canabis. Their planing on giving that to kids instead of ritalin because its less dangerous and more potent and doesnt cause dependance. Try to get off it and try some marijuana, if your not confortable smoking it, make some brownies or find some oil, people use to take it every morning before the 50s. I personaly am a mathematic genius when I smoke. Btw we're not talking about get HIGH. Small dose. Stop when you feel relax, not high. Allright good luck hope this helps you.

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  • sneeze
    13 years ago | pl

    maybe a side effect.. or it maybe it takes time

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  • Jen118584
    13 years ago | pl

    My little brother went to the doc when he was a kid because he kept cracking his neck. The doc put him on Lexapro for a "nervous tic." My mom was unsure but decided to give it a try. It wasn't a week before she took him off of it. It made him a zombie. He came home every day after school and went to bed. He'd wake up for dinner, not talk to anyone, and then go back to bed. I realize these meds actually do help some people, but everyone's chemical makeup is different and I just don't think they're for everyone. You were right to stop taking it.

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  • kellstar
    13 years ago | pl

    Talk to your doctor and tell him to change the meds that make u feel that way asap. Don't take no for an answer! There's usually always substitutes u can try until u find one that doesn't make u feel that way!

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago | pl

    you should take the one with the happy face not with the :(

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