[Andy309]

Hi everyone, my name is Andy. I sought the help of a counselor due to some issues in my life and ended up getting tested for ADHD about a month and a half ago. I did test high apparently and the counselor recommended a mixture of medication and counseling. So I was referred to a psychiatrist and prescribed Adderall XR. I wasn’t a big fan of it in all honesty. It helped a lot with different things but it also had a lot of negatives such as paranoia and mood swings. My doctor switched me to Vyvanse which I prefer quite a bit. It definitely helps with focus and innattentiveness in a more “natural” sort of way. The one question I have is that even though I prefer this to the adderall I still feel hyper. I can focus if I put my mind to it easier but I still bounce off the walls between things I’m working on. I read that zinc and fish oil can help with these but I was wondering if anyone else had the same experience or had any suggestions? Thank you!

[Skeezyks]

Hello Andy: I'm sorry I cannot address your concern. However I see this is your first post here on PC. (I'm sorry you are only now receiving your first reply.) Welcome to PsychCentral! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

Here are 4 articles, from PsychCentral's archives on the subject of ADHD that may be of interest:

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-...sed-with-adhd/

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/adhd-...get-diagnosed/

https://psychcentral.com/blog/adhd-e...was-diagnosed/

https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-com...to-adult-adhd/

I don't know, of course, if you're here simply seeking advice with regard to this particular concern or if you plan to hang in here with us. However, should you be planning to continue on (we hope you do)... may I suggest you introduce yourself over on PC's New Member Introductions forum? Here's a link:

https://forums.psychcentral.com/new-...introductions/

There's a lot of support that can be available here on PC. The more you post, & reply to other members' posts, the more a part of the community you will become. Plus there are the chat rooms where you'll be able to interact with other PC members in real time (once your first 5 posts have been reviewed & approved.) So please keep posting!

[still_crazy]

hi. I do Orthomolecular. Its basically high dose c, e, b-complex, niacinamide, some other vitamins. The only thing is that high doses of vitamin C can reduce amphetamine levels, but maybe I"m mistaken (?).

anyway, I do Orthomolecular w/ treatment for Bipolar I. For me, it helps with overall health, symptoms, and it makes it easier to tolerate the psych drugs (Abilify, lamictal). I've been doing Orthomolecular for over 7 years, and I Haven't been hospitalized in that ime, so...good times.

some orthomolecular protocols include zinc, selenium, fish oil, etc.

if you're interested, here's a link to free information. I put together my vitamin line up based mostly on stuff from this website.

DoctorYourself.com: Andrew Saul's Natural Health Website