Day 5 off vyvanse

I’m on day 5 of quitting vyvanse after ~4 years daily use, 30mg taken as prescribed.

Not very heavy use compared to what many here are navigating. For me though it was wreaking havoc on my mental & physical wellbeing. I really didn’t want to quit despite deeply knowing it was no longer a positive force in my life.

I feel it has had me deeply dependent on the daily cycle of boost-crash, nothing left in me by afternoon and evening. Slowly have socially isolated myself.

But I have quit and I never want to go back. I want to know and be myself without the stimulant driving.

That said, I feel like crap right now.

Very tired, brain foggy, and emotionally dull. Waking up in the morning is a struggle and it’s a challenge to do the bare minimum throughout the day.

I have thankfully been able to take sick leave from work with a bit of work from home this week. Going back to work next week will be challenging and I am not looking forward to it…

I feel like I looked drained and lifeless too, sunken eyes, dark circles, and my skin is breaking out badly all over as it hasn’t done for many years.

Trying to remain optimistic that I will eventually begin to feel better 💪🏼😅

Regularly viewing posts here has helped me a lot.