Does it get better?
Hello, hoping for some reassurance (or brutal honesty if that's more accurate!).
I started on lisdexamfetamine 30mg (Elvanse) a few days ago (on day 5 at the moment) and I seem to just get all the side effects with none of the benefits. My heart rate increases, I fully lose my appetite, sometimes I clench my jaw, I'm jittery, etc... but I am no more productive.
In fact, I feel more lazy than before. My brain feels clear, which in a way is satisfying, but it feels more "empty" than "focused". I feel sort of "slow". When someone tries to talk to me, I often don't know what to say, whereas before obviously my brain would jump around and have too much to say! Yesterday, I lay on my sofa for HOURS. And I had stuff I wanted to do! I just couldn't be bothered to move. It was awful.
I know I'm only a few days in, so trying not to panic (as I can't contact my clinician between titration calls -- the next call being in 23 days). But is there anyone here that has had a similar experience at the start, only for it to get better for them? Feels like most people on here had a big "oh my god" moment on day 1. I just feel wired sometimes but with no benefits.
Should I switch off these? Or should I stop being so impatient Thanks!