Vyvanse helped with my depression, but I don’t think I have ADHD. I’m considering lying on an ADHD test just to stay on Vyvanse

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Hi, I can't really talk about this with anyone I know, so please just talk to me and share any comments or advice.

I’ve been struggling with major, treatment-resistant depression for a long time. I’ve been prescribed a lot of different meds, from SSRIs to lamotrigine, but nothing really helped. Three years ago, a new doctor put me on Vyvanse, and it was amazing. Now, its effects have worn off to some extent, and I have some very low days. I also definitely experience the afternoon dopamine crash. But overall, it makes me happier, and I honestly can’t imagine my life without it.

Now I’ve moved to a new country, and a psychiatrist here told me that I need to do an adhd assessment before they can prescribe me vyvanse. The problem is, I really don’t think I have the typical symptoms of adhd. E.g, as a child, I had no problems studying or focusing (I was always quiet and would sit and read a book for a long time).

Now I’m seriously considering lying during the adhd tesr so that they think I have it and prescribe me vyvanse. I know that might sound crazy, but I’m genuinely terrified of what will happen to my depression if I have to stop taking it.

What should I do? What would you do if you were in my shoes?

Posted Aug 13, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC · locked

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