Adderall - makes me moody & can't stand myself, causing family problems, anyone else felt like this?

Sorry for your issues and hope for all who are having the same types of problems. I have just been put on Adderall XR 20 mg's twice a day. First day I took it mind was at ease, remembered better, and was able to sit and talk to my wife with a conversation. But now after the 5th day, something has gone wrong, I'm more tense, mind spins a little more, and very very unsociable. Ritalin 20 mg's 3 times per day didn't do nothing. But one day I took 2 20 mg's pills after I woke up took a shower. And it worked very very well. But, it only lasted 30 minutes at best. I'm the kinda person if I have to take more than prescribed I don't won't it. I wish there was a very long acting Ritalin I can take maybe 2 pills a day and that's it. I'm leaning heavily on that Adderall XR isn't right for me. I was going to ask about Vyvanse on my next doctor visit, Seems more people have better results. P.s I very much hope you find what is best for u! GL friend!

i tried taking adderall by its self and was the same way, i would become depressed, sad and mean. i then put it with paxil, which everyone says is dangerous, but it works great for me. i am so happy and have energy, i love being with my family again, i even love my dog again, haha. it has been the best thing i ever did for my self. i think the paxil is really helping but it left me not caring about anything. i would not clean or do laundry, i had a who cares feeling. but i felt good about it. then i got put on adderall and now i clean, do laundry, and play with my kids all in between. its great!!!

I agree with some of the other posts... this sounds like the wrong med for you hon. check with your doctor and see if you can try another med or this med at a lower dose if that is possible for you. good luck to ya!!

Yes,it can do that. Regular Adderall is a short acting medicine. There is Adderall XR-extended release. That may do better for you. The Vyvanse makes me feel a little down in the evenings but I'm switching back to it from the Daytrana patch. Daytranas irritating my skin way too much. I hope you find a medicine that works for you.

I've taken Adderall and found it to help me focus and think a little clearer, but when it wears off I drop to an intense low, depressed mood. The stimulant then intense low affect it had on me was too much to handle. Everyone responds differently. But I and others I know have experienced the same affects to mentioned.

This is something you need to discuss with your prescriber. It could be that this is the wrong medication for you. There are a variety of treatments available for ADHD. Just because one stimulant doesnt work, doesnt mean another wont. There are also non-stimulant varieties of medications. It is very common to have to do a bit of trial and error with medications for this condition. Dont discount the importance of couseling too. Counseling and CBT can help you to develop better coping mechanisms in dealing as an adult with ADHD.