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Originally Posted by Lexi232
Thanks again! 
I can't wait till i'm done with this med.
*hugs* I know what you mean about docs. :-\
I'm scared to inform my T of anything that is a bit more of the 'alert' kind of side. Because I fear, if i were to, I would end up in a temp hospital or something. For even having the thoughts. And I know anti depressants wont help. (they do more harm than good). Vyvanse seemed to help a lot, but with prednisone it's an awful mix. (then at some time i was on Cipro (so all three at one time and it was like.. spastic horrifying manic 24/7).
But I'm glad that I'm not alone, and It makes me feel better knowing that this med can do that, and also affect me causing more adhd.
I'm 5mg lower now (total of 20mg of it a day now), and i noticed I'm able to stay a bit more focused, and i'm not constantly on the go. (I've always been the more internal adhd person. where I'm the dreamy, in the back, not noticed adhd kid -now adult. But lately (when i stoped the vyvanse, and am still on prednisone) I've had the more outward adhd (I have that some all during my life, but never to a degree that became troublesome in that area of things). |
Your not alone. I've been there. I was on Prednisone for an extended period of time and it gave me all sorts of problems emotionally, mentally, physically. Insomnia really doesn't help because it makes the other side effects worse. I understand your feelings about possible hospitalization due to side effects of Prednisone-- and that is a real and valid concern. I would say though to actually weigh the consequences. I would rather my T or someone else hospitalized me for my own protection than to do something stupid like rob someone or hurt myself or someone else-- or lose all of your money like I did on some manic spree (because yes, MANIA is a known side effect of Prednisone even if you have no pre-existing mental health concerns).
I only WISH I was hospitalized. In truth I quit work and hid out in hotels during my episode, and I wouldn't tell T or anyone where I was. The only reason he didn't sick the cops on me was because I kept in daily contact with him. It could have turned out much worse if it wasn't for my T. Stay in contact with him and tell him everything you do/feel. He can possibly keep you grounded during this period and if he feels its getting out of hand he can make sure you are safe. Nothing to really worry about if you like your T.
I have ADHD too, and the ADHD symptoms were way exaggerated while I was on Prednisone. I couldn't even keep up with myself and I stayed awake for days. Why did you stop the Vyvanse?