Medication changed my life, and while I’m not a doctor I want to say something I think is important — these concepts of “dependency” toward ADHD meds are pretty outdated. Is a person using a wheelchair dependent on it? I take my medication every single day because guess what? Getting groceries, doing chores, functioning in social settings DO require executive functioning. A lot of it. And that’s what Vyvanse helps me with!

Plus the side effects usually go away if you set up a regular, daily dosage rather than take short acting meds like Adderall. Your doc may be “testing the waters” but is likely aware of all this stuff.

Regardless, I hope you get amazing results and don’t ever feel bad about taking your meds (as prescribed) whenever you need them! No shame necessary, girl!