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Yep. I got prescribed vyvanse (the slow release stuff) and that too a small-ish? dose (20mg)..... and the difference was life changing.
The first day, I cried simply because I could stop speaking, an elementary school level skill that I'd never developed.
My working memory didnt get flooded with surrounding distractions. Instead I could listen, and maintain a response in my head for the right moment.
I can do work now !! Thats instead of sitting at the table hoping 'attention comes', which inevitably didnt happen till 11pm at night.
Every person close to me has noticed a difference.
1 year in, I havent noticed any side effects. I am careful enough not to take it on meeting days or holidays. So vacation serves as a good refresh.
To be fair, i lived most my life without the meds, and have managed to be moderately successful by abusing sleep and and being in a cycle of constant exploit-burnout-vacation. So maybe my lack of dependence is a result of knowing how to be normal when not on it.
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