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DevotionAge

Are my meds not working or do I just lack accountability/ discipline?

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On 40 mg Vyvanse. I feel pretty good on them (no anxiety) but my sleep hygiene’s been awful. I get addicted to watching YouTube vids in bed. The only way I fall asleep is watching videos. I also still have issues with executive function, time blindness and getting overwhelmed with indecision.

I thought the meds would make everything better but that’s not entirely the case. Should I switch meds? Or are there tactics I can use to hold my self accountable and have a more disciplined sleep schedule.

Posted Aug 8, 2023, 8:11 PM UTC

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ladyacosmist•

How long have you been on the meds? (Also word of advice- screen time suppresses melatonin so it’s best to stay off your phone before bed. I’d pick up a book instead)

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DevotionAgeOP•

2 months now. Started with 20 mg and upped to 40 mg this month. I’ve heard one of the side effects is sleep issues. I’ll def start reading, idk what it is but it’s hard to hold myself accountable. I give in easily to instant gratification

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ladyacosmist•

I’ve been on 30mg the past 6 months, sleep issues are def an issue for me. I noticed that if I’m watching a show or on my phone, I can stay up for quite a while. However if I’m not on my phone and simply try to sleep I fall asleep faster than I expect. Try and get on a better sleep schedule and see if the issues you’re having improve. Also, take your vyvanse right when you wake up

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