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Posted 8/25/2015 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Good Afternoon,

I was hoping that I could get some advice from you great people.

I just started my senior year of college yesterday. I am very forturnate and have things other people don't have. But yet I feel so sad at time.

I live in a one bedroom apartment and I usually always stay in and never go out. Regardless of what the event is. I just like to be alone with maybe my girlfriend and spend the night that way. I am not a "typical" college kid. I like living alone because I am a neat freak and like my things a certain way. I just don't like how I Isolate myself .

My doctor is very quick during my appointments and does not really take the time to listen in my opinion. But then again alot of people with GAD always say the same thing when it comes to doctors so I wonder if it really is them anymore.

I am still taking Vyanse 70mg as apart of a "total treatment plan" and 2 mg klonopin a day. I can finally stop taking the klonopin as much becuase I have been on it for over 2 years and now I finally have a sleeping aid I can use instead of using the klonopin for that dual purpose.

I always seem to find something to worry about or something I don't like. I am wondering if anyone knows anything about vyanse / ADHD medication or if there are any resources that could help. I only get these thoughts when the medicine seems to be wearing off.

Thanks for any help you can give
Posted 8/25/2015 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Humble!

First of congrats on starting your senior year!! I hope that this is a great final experience in your education! :)

Being someone who prefers to stay in, and having more introverted n tendencies is perfectly okay...this is just a matter of personality and preference.

However, if this is something that bothers you or affects your relationships...then you can seek to push yourself outside your comfort zone, certainly.

In regards to your med question...is the Vyvanse for adult ADHD? Have you ever taken anything specifically for the anxiety/depression. I have not heard of Vyvanse as being used as a total treatment plan...does your doctor prescribe this as 'off label' for A/D along with the ADHD?

How about therapy, self help. ..or other non Rx methods for relief?

Getting more specific on the treatment of the anxiety/depression may be what you need in order to feel your best? When do you next have an appointment? (and do you see a GP or P-doc?)

Give us a couple more details. ..and we may be able.to advise you better.:)

S.C.
Posted 8/26/2015 8:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I am the same and prefer to stay in but I get a lot of social anxiety but decided this year to push myself out of my comfort zone so joined a few clubs and really pleased I did.

I agree with SC that you need to speak to your doctor about specific treatment for GAD as I have not heard of Vyanse being used to treat anxiety.

Hibee
Posted 8/26/2015 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Good morning,

Congratulations on senior year! I graduated last May and I wouldn't have made it sound in mind without the wonderful community here.

I have always lived with the same group of roommates and, for the last two years, it's just been the four of us. I have killer anxiety and am an *extremely* particular person. Living with three people who are neither anxious nor particular sometimes visited havoc on my mental state, but they were familiar. Not that you should run out and get a roommate, but maybe branching out on what you consider familiar could help.

Isolation can be physical and mental. I've never felt more alone than the middle of a crowd, but I'm surrounded by friends when I'm sitting in my room having a group Skype session. Do you feel like you need to set boundaries of social time, or be in control of the interaction? I avoided everything when I felt I had no control and became a hermit. But when I felt I could leave an interaction or conversation whenever I needed, it helped immensely. Baby steps, since life after graduation is all about spending your days with varying quantities of humanity.

Good luck!
Posted 8/26/2015 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all of your help

I am seeing a GP and I am not taking any anti depressants. Vyvanse is one of those medications that have helped me stop obsessing on things and gives me tasks to do. My anxiety usually comes from worrying about my health but Vyvanse seems to help with that.

Does anyone happen to know of any good resources for ADHD ? I love this site but I just wish it had a section for people who are suffering from that. I do not go back and see my doctor until November. I am thinking I may need to ask to bump up the max dose of vyvanse to maybe 100mg. 70mg is the max but I have read multiple places that other people take more than that because it wears off quickly.
Posted 8/26/2015 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
H.,

I don't know of one off hand, sorry...

Have you tried just doing a search for an online community? I am sure there is one specifically...too bad we don't have a forum here, but I am pretty confident a search will yield you some options.

How about checking with your school? There could be a group there...either in person or one that meets on-line, which would be good if you prefer anominity.

Wishing you the best with this...and keep us updated as well, okay?

S.C.
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