adderallic3 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've mostly been free from adderall for the past 2 years but I am thinking of starting on Vyvanse (if my doctor will prescribe it). I've been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and a combination of add & adhd. However, I have a horrible history of abusing adderall (binge abusing the drug). I wanted to get some thoughts from those who have been on vyvanse. Is the abuse potential the same as adderall? I figure that since it is only available in a sustained release form (ie. it doesn't metabolize in your system until after it's traveled through the digestive track, etc.) that it might be a better option for me. I would appreciate all honest opinions and thoughts on Vyvanse. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yes, same abuse potential. Don't do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Try Strattera if you need something. My daughter is on it and it works for her. It is a non stimulant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I think there is a new member here who is now trying to quit vyvanse. After being addicted to Adderall and successfully quitting. You should check out that new post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Tell Your Story Forum..."My Story in a Nutshell" by Carock84. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adderallic3 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thank you for your responses. Alwaysawesome, I will check out that post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I took adderall for one year, then vyvanse for four. Same drug, only stronger and longer lasting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carock84 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Adderallic, Hey I was the one who posted about the Vyvanse. I would say yeah it is addicting but no where near as bad as Adderall because Vyvanse only has Lisdexamfetamine and Adderall has another ingredient which makes it more addicting. But nonetheless even though Vyvanse doesn't have the greater potential to abuse it, it is still the same effect and can become habit forming. I prefer it because it is much "cleaner" and no where near as bad as side affects as to Adderall in my eyes. But I wouldn't recommend it because I want to just be myself and that's the main thing we got to remember with getting off these stupid feel good "magic" drugs. It will still make you feel like you are not who you really are so I would not get on them. Listen the drugs do wonders even if you take the same dose every time at the same time but lets face it we don't need them and lets just be free. I start my pill free day on Thursday so wish me luck and you can ask me anything if you need some info. MUCH LOVE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouedis Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 I mean it makes you feel very hyper. I only took it because it kept me awake like Adderall and had some similar effects of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adderallic3 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 carock84, Thank you so much for your comments! Good luck to you on beginning this journey.....it will be difficult, it will be hell, but do whatever it takes because I promise it will NOT only save your life, but it will change your life! I still need to post my story (and will do so soon) but adderall nearly killed me and if it weren't for being in the hospital in a coma for 2 months, I still think I would be fighting and likely losing to my addiction. Please do NOT hesitate to contact me for help or motivation during your journey. Best, Adderallic3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychgirl617 Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 I took Vyvanse for several years. It is totally 100% addictive. You can just take 2 pills instead of 1 and you will feel high....so the whole argument about "sustained release" ensuring safety is crap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carock84 Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Couldn't agree more psychgirl617. Even though Vyvanse for some (like myself) doesn't feel as addictive as Adderall it really is addictive and I know that, They really are all the same but with different side affects that trick you into believing that hey Maybe this one is better for me because it doesn't make me feel as bad but in reality it is still defeating the purpose and will do the same thing the Adderall did. One day at a time, One slip at a time, but eventually I will kick this I know deep down I will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysAwesome Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 You will. When you are ready, you will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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