I'm crying tears of joy, this is the best thing that has ever happened to me

oday's my first day on ADHD meds. Within 1-2 hours it kicked in. And I'm.... speechless. For the first time in my life, I feel like sounds, and movements aren't attacking me! I used to feel like every little thing would be shoved in my face, every little noise, every breath, every movement...Not anymore. Things are so calm, so peaceful! I have never felt like this before! I'm not even kidding, I feel like my depression was DIRECTLY linked to my ADHD. The fact that every little thing was difficult for me to do, interacting with people, just being in a room with things going on around me was difficult. I'm actually crying tears of joy. I have never felt this good before. The fact that just functioning normally was difficult for me is a very good reason to become depressed. I can't stop crying. I'm so happy I feel so NORMAL. I'm so happy I just can't stop crying I'm not even kidding my keyboard is wet from tears. Professionals were telling me im not trying hard enough that I was giving up but it was never my FAULT!! My brain was just never able to function due to ADHD!!!!! Words cannot explain my happiness. Things are going to be so good for me I just know it. This medication i'm on (Vyvanse) is an absolute LIFESAVER. I've only been on it for about 4 hours and my whole life has been turned around....I can't stop crying!!!! (of joy!)

Congratulations... I am so happy for you! Being on the right medication can make such a difference. Good luck!

I'm glad you're finding success with your new med.

Interesting, I read of other people on this forum that had good results with stimulants.
Could you describe some other symptom of your ADHD?

Well I do have ADHD, not ADD which means I have the hyperactivity and impulsivity piece. I am very restless which drives me nuts (and my teachers) and I literally have to take a break from work every 10 minutes and go on a walk/jog/run. And of course theres the acting without thinking part. Ive gotten better with controlling my impulses but I still do pretty random stuff. It was the attention piece that took complete control of my life. I felt like I was powerless and couldn't do anything. I felt so disconnected from life. Its 9 PM right now, and the meds have worn off. I feel horrible again, but at least I know I'll be able to feel good again in the morning