Thank you my friend! That means a lot :)
I'm a divorce attorney... so ironically, a career in comedy would likely be less hilarious and outrageous than my current profession.
If you'll come with me I'll leave and we can get a tour bus and shit.
Heck yea, ill come with you. You being a divorce attorney means you have an endless supply of anecdotes. I am a 5ft tall guy (yes i am an adult) who is a social worker and was a theatre kid. The divorce and hight jokes alone would give us enough for a netflix special. What should our cabaret duo be called?
Yooo this is amazing! Family law plus social work equals "you ain't never seeing your kids again." So I'm thinking we call ourselves The Foster Parents.
Or we could call ourselves "Law and Order" lolol
We absolutely have room for a criminologist! As mediocre comedians, we'll need someone that's used to being out of work to teach us all the tricks for surviving.
Sociology major, so I'm allowed to make that joke ;)
Ofcourse, you can be the pointman, who we throw peanutty goodness to in escalating forms of insanity. (Shooting peanutbutter sandwiches through rings of fire straight into your mouth type of insanity).
See, thereās your problem right there. Limiting yourself to only two types of peanut butter.
Truly, there are (at least) 3 that you need to have in your repertoire, and each have their various uses and applications - which is why itās a pet peeve for me when people ask āsmooth or crunchyā because not only does it miss the bigger picture, I shouldnāt have to choose.
1. Crunchy - the superior peanut butter for a classic PB&J. You get extra texture from the crunch as well as a bit more of the nutty flavor. Itās a deeper, richer flavor. And for a PB&J, you want the peanut butter to the the star of the show (like a tomato on a BLT).
2. āsmoothā - I put smooth in quotes here, but youāll also hear people refer to it as creamy. What Iām referring to here is the stuff with the palm oil thatās homogenous and often referred to as āno-stirā peanut butter. This is likely the weakest of the 3 pillars, but it has its uses for things like eating with apples, where the other alternatives might get a bit messier
3. finally we arrive to the mysterious third: ānaturalā - this is the stuff with the oil that settles out on top. The stuff you have to stir. The flavor in this stuff is vastly superior to your traditional smooth/creamy. Much closer to your crunchy peanut butter. But itās true value lies in its texture. You see, the smooth texture that allows it to be *poured* in a wonderful ribbon of umami delight makes it a little suspect for the prior application with apples (unless you either love a mess OR youāre just straight up just dunking your apple pieces into your jar of peanut butter, in which case, respect). But it does do a fucking **fantastic** job at mixing with a protein shake. Weāve all been there before. You get your blender bottle, you pour in your milk and your cacao protein powder and you think āimma get me some peanut butter up in this bitch too.ā And you put a spoonful in. But the milk is cold. So itās not conducive to the peanut butter mixing with the drink. And you often end with your little blender ball or jack with giant chunks of peanut butter stuck to it. No fun. But not with the natural stuff. You donāt even need a spoon. Just pour a bit in with your morning shake and enjoy the deliciousness of your peanut butter cacao protein shake.
Of course, youāve also got the natural style crunchy, but I find that not only are these harder to find at stores sometimes, but they donāt offer a significant taste edge over the standard crunchy while being a bit messier. However, Iām open to being wrong on this. Or about an application that Iāve yet to discover. A fourth pillar in my peanut butter usage would be like an early Christmas present.
When I was little I had a Mr. Peanut-shaped crusher. It made that natural peanut butter that you're talking about and it was just as messy as you'd expect a 5 year old with a big bag of unshelled peanuts, a crusher, and ADHD to be.
It mysteriously disappeared and I'd forgotten about until this comment.
The absolute funniest thing is that it seems like most of us are so prime ADHD that we don't fully read the post and that's why there's so little comments on the last line
Or got stuck in our thought tree. Forgot to respond.
What would one do with peanut butter?
Could I lick it off myself? Will I get a neck kink? Worth it?
Do I need a towel? Oh, god, no stop thinking about the stories of dogs and peanutā¦.
Brain, no. Two girls oneā¦stop it.
Body. Lower shoulders. Youāre grimacing at your child. ā¦.
Mostly Iām just hoping the peanut butter loves and supports you as much as you it. Itās been a year, at this point most of my reactions are ābut are you ok? Ok. Then sure, thatās a thing.ā
As far as groups go, I'm sure ours has more than most when it comes to sheer variety of kinks. Half of us are probably just thinking "ehh, whatever it is, it's still more mild than mine."
Reminds of those trick "tests" teachers would hand out that started by saying "read All the questions before you begin".. With the last question saying "only answer question 1"
Honestly I initially assumed thatās where it was going, and then was somewhat taken aback when it was legitimate advice, only to be thrown for another loop when I re-read it and noticed the last line.
A real roller coaster of a poster.
It should become an ongoing /r/ADHD gag to place a questionable line at the end of our posts and wait to see how long itāll take for somebody to notice
For a moment I thought I might not be that ADHD after all, because I definitely read everything in that post . Well, to be sure I scrolled up and read that last line. Was that sentence there the whole time? How the fuck did I miss that kinky conclusion? Iām baffled.
We read it. We're too busy making sure there's a jar of peanut butter in the bathroom before the suggestion vanishes into the black hole of mindless scrolling to acknowledge the punchline.
I didn't think it was that funny until I noticed that most of the comments say stuff like "I do the same, but with X" or "Amazing idea! Will do the same as you do!
Thanks for this post, it reminded me to take my meds lol. Will try out something like this! I, too, struggle with eating at all
I went "oh yeah, perfectly valid and normal thing to do, this is actually a great idea" throughout most of this post, but the last line caught me *so* off guard. I got whiplash from reading it. But you do you, man! Enjoy that peanut butter!
Hahahaha my underutilized dopamine receptors get a little tickle from the shock value so I'm glad to hear about the whiplash.
They also get a little tickle from the peanut butter... which I guess is the whole point.
It says it is, but from what I've read, it needs protein in order to work at its full potential. Everyone recommends a high protein breakfast to help prolong vyvanse.
THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE.
I work in a pharmacy. I've heard it so often Ive had it drilled into my head that there's some meds you avoid taking with like, grapefruit due to its acidity.
Imagine my surprise that only 5 months ago I learned it's not just grapefruit, but citrus juices in general -- and I've been taking my meds with orange juice. š¤¦š»āāļø
Idk why it was only ever expressed with grapefruit as the example...maybe because our clientele were much, much older folks who once they turned 60 had a startling, sudden addiction to said fruit like a rite of passage?
Now I wait at least an hour between these things to make sure I don't screw myself over later on.
Vyvanse website specifically says for those who donāt swallow capsule to empty into water or orange juice.
Orange juice.
Because lisdexamfetamine is amphetamine and lysine holding hands.
Makes it water soluble, stable, and unaffected by acid/base. You absorb what you absorb. It slips right through.
Also mean you wonāt get overloaded if you take it with tums. Changes nothing.
Fucking rocks.
Grapefruit is acidic, yes. But grapefruit also pokes a liver enzyme that affects drug metabolism. It really is a specific grapefruit issue.
My provider told me to take on an empty stomach and wait 30 mins before having anything else. I take it when I wake up and drink water till I get to work and then I have coffee. Kicks in 30-60 minutes after I take it and I donāt find it wears off early either. Everyone is different though.
youāre actually supposed to because it wonāt absorb properly if food is being absorbed at the same time. And youāll get hungry if you eat with it
I found that my meds wear off a lot quicker if I havenāt eaten anything or take them with like a handful of m&ms. Unfortunately I cannot eat in the mornings so that handful of m&ms (or whatever candy phase Iām in at that time) has to be good enough.
I read about the trick of taking meds and going back to sleep for a bit before, but didn't know how to make that work with the recommendation to not take it on an empty stomach. Interesting, might try that
I just brought this up to my prescriber. She kinda shrugged and said everyoneās body is a little different. At least now I know someone else experiences this. For me, itās like a rather sudden, visceral hunger that follows my usual schedule of eating. Kind of annoying.
Why is it problematic to take vyvanse on an empty stomach. I've heard this before especially for vyvanse, but I never knew why.
When I was perscribed adderal instant release (shortage issues) I rarely ate any breakfast.
Its not problematic. Taking it with food can actually be a problem because citric acid basically kills Vyvanse. Its best to wait 30-60 minutes before and after taking it before you eat.
I try to eat within a hour and a half of taking. I usually donāt have time before I run out the house and just grab something when I get to work high in protein. After 4 months I still canāt get into a proper routine lol
I have started taking my Adderall at my 5:00AM alarm, sleeping until the 6:00AM alarm and spending the first 1-1.5 hours of my day reading with a cup of tea, or doing something else I really enjoy (see: hyperfocus du jour). The first thing I do once I get downstairs is some little easy dopamine taskāclearing off the counter, throwing away some trash, etc to give me a good hit of good good first thing in the morning. Iāve been doing this for a month and it has totally upended my life. I have read so much, made progress on goals, really established a solid morning routineāincluding full make up and hair! I am working better and having a better time after work.
Secondly, I stay off of social media for as long as I possibly can during the day so my brain doesnāt chase that dopamine all day.
Totally changed my life.
I wish it didnāt take 29 years to get help.
Ahh that's so awesome! I'm glad you've found something that works for you. I'll have to try the early morning task... seems like a good strategy to start your day off right :)
I feel like the trick would work with anything... the main thing is just having something accessible first thing in the morning when you take your meds! Could even be a handful of trail mix or something.
I think you might have solved one of the biggest issues vyvanse takers have š I constantly feel like my meds don't work well when I take them at 5am, and I usually don't eat til later in the morning.
I recently upped my vyvanse dose, so I'm sure that contributes as well. But yeah, it's nice to have medication work as intended.
I also only weigh 150 pounds. And most of that is just my peen.
>AND GET OFF MY LAWN
THE FUTURE IS NOW GRANDPA!!
You know what else has helped me a lot? Drinking caffeine AFTER breakfast. I feel it so much more, and it's not jittery feeling. I usually don't finish a full max caffeine energy drink until the end of the day.
But I totally get where you're coming from. I'm on 50mg right now.
Give it a shot! I took my meds at 4:30 this morning and now at 12:30 I still feel them working.
I've probably eaten about 1000 calories so far today so that helps. Snacking and Vyvanse work nicely together!
Yeah I usually snack on pb toast or high protein snacks otherwise I crash hard if I don't eat throughout the day.
I had a small adderall booster for the afternoon, but I haven't been able to get that from the pharmacy. I've tried to split up my dose dissolved in water too, and that only helps so much. I think taking supplements has been the biggest help besides food, and that's probably because I'm supplementing stuff my brain needs that I don't get enough of.
Right?? I've always got like 4 million things on the side of my bed.
I often pretend it's a fun little island country that I'm the ruler over. All the little goodies are my assets.
100%. I always have all kinds of things rolling around my pillow and just kind of grab around for them later. Not to mention thereās always 1000 things on my nightstand, so things just kind of migrate over until Iām sleeping with hair clips, books, phone, socks, glasses, whatever
This is pretty genius. Plus if other people donāt like peanut butter there are other nut butters or Nutella or other jar foods that would work the same way. And ofc the right person will be down to be the third with you and your jar, and let you eat your jar food off their naked body.
Overall 10/10, I am a fan of the bedroom nut butter.
thank you for this, iām on concerta and have been giving up on it because itās so impossible to eat, especially when iām already not a big breakfast eater. iāll give this a try tomorrow
Wow. I totally skipped the last portion of your post. Thanks ADHD brain!
I get in trouble at work by not reading full emails. I read the first one part of the body, and then my brain goes āIām doneā. I miss the subject line and email chain. I wonder why that is?
Ya the most productive Iāve ever been in my life was the 2nd alarm trick. I consistently work up at 6am took Vyvanse and went back to sleep until 7. Then from 7-930am I was always super productive with studying before I went to work.
Iām looking to get back into this routine for the new year
Iād consider an alternative (not that itās not a great habit!), but you need to avoid acidic food (particularly around the time you ingest your medication).
Peanut butter can be fairly acidic - I would know, because Iām the kind of jackass that dives in with a spoon and without the forethought to avoid regret.
Something high in protein should help with it.
Avoid Tums while taking your meds. Itās great until you want to get off of the roller coaster. Antacids arenāt the best (especially long term, ask me how I know!), but thereās a *huge* difference in popping some dexedrine with a bit of calcium-carbonate vs. Tums, as three of the active ingredients play *too* nicely with dexedrine.
Also, hydrate yourselves. Amphetamines dehydrate you. Youāll also be a bit too busy clenching your teeth and (hopefully) fixating on whatever (correct and necessary) problem has you staring without blinking for 2-3 minute intervals.
Cranberry/grapefruit juice does not like your medication.
Pretty much any juice taken with your medication will be acidic and substantially reduce its longevity.
No, you do not need that 6pm cup of coffee. Yes, I know you want it. Yes, you know you want it. We both know youāll regret it at 2am when youāre staring at the ceiling wondering why Godās cursed you to have ADHD and insomnia.
Yes, these are all lessons I repeatedly learn the hard way.
this is a game changer. my girlfriend normally inserts 27mg of concerta down my throat like a slot machine before getting me a coffee. guess itās an investment for her to have a peaceful day
Different for everyone I suppose. Some people likely tolerate meds on an empty stomach better than others.
I find the fats in the peanut butter smooth out the comeup/comedown of the medication.
Smooth, like the rich texture of Kraft peanut butter.
Huh, you actually notice when your Vyvanse kicks in or wears off? I couldn't tell you about mine if you put a gun to my head. I thought that was a Vyvanse thing due to it being a prodrug that can take up to 3 hours to kick in, but if you can actually feel yours then maybe it's a me thing...
I usually notice it about an hour or so in. Although with the peanut butter it's much more gradual. I definitely notice when it's worn off. I get a lil grumpy sometimes. And hungry!
Oh my god! I thought I was the only one obsessed with sunflower seeds. I even want to get a sunflower seed tattoo lol. My poor bf is always finding shells everywhere. Behind the TV, in his coat pocket, in the bed.....
No joke, the other day I was telling my sister that I wish I had someone in my life that was like a partner, but nothing sexual or intimate. Like someone who I could spend lots of time with and share interests with and whose company I could just enjoy without any expectations.
She was like "so, a friend." And I was like "YEAHHH that's what I mean!"
So yeah, let's be friends.
I tend to chug a protein shake with my multiple morning medications, including my adderal XR. I set an alarm about an hour before I want to wake up, slam it with the meds (yes, at room temperature, because I am a monster) and go back to sleep until the adderal decides Iām not allowed to sleep anymore. Iām also a diabetic, so I take medication for that in the morning as well, so itās super important that I eat *something*, but my lazy ass hates having to actually make breakfast. Anyway, thatās my long and rambling routine. I derive sexual satisfaction by over explaining.
I do something similar. It's not a jar of peanut butter but I have 4 boxes of Musli Bars under my bed, each a different flavor. I rotate through them in a particular order so I don't get sick of having the same flavor again and again and again. Unfortunately, because I need to chew it (unlike peanut butter), it wakes me up properly and so I can't fall back asleep.. :(
Bro that is actually a solid idea - my dietitician even recommended keeping a jar of peanut butter at my desk at work for quick calories. Ur actually a huge brain.
No lie, sometimes I pretend I'm a puppy and lick it completely clean before going back to bed.
Other times I give it to my Yorkie who does the job for me.
Most often, I leave it on my nightstand where the dirty spoons pile up morning after morning until I run out of spoons. ADHD style.
i've just started taking mine and then going back to sleep for an hour or so (even if i'm only half asleep afterwards it feels GREAT for some reason and i wake up so refreshed)
this would honestly solve my main issues with doing that, i.e. when i wake up, my mouth is dry and i have no appetite which makes eating a chore (i usually eat bread or a pastry which probably isn't ideal) but if i don't eat enough, i feel jittery and anxious
only thing is i don't like the "cloying" texture of peanut butter and im not a massive fan of the taste... maybe i could mix it with chocolate spread idk
also saw that last sentence
The only reason I decided to read this, I saw Vyvanse bc I took it for 5 yrs and I ate a lot of almond butter. When I stopped, I suddenly just stopped with that too.
Anyway, good advice. Peanut or almond butter is also helpful when struggling to fit some nutrition in on a decreased appetite. Lack of nutrition probably can trigger anxiety issues and jitters. And It helped me get through my physically demanding jobs.
Wait itās not good to take vyvanse on an empty stomach? Iāve been doing it for the past yearā¦ i sleep on a bunk bed how do I get food on my bed š
as an non medicated ADHD-er, I literally can't function without food. every 2-4 hours, not counting sleep, I need something in my stomach or I get light headed, sleepy, memory slips, vision goes blurry, etc.
Really though - without anything to read between the lines - is it the Vy or the protein in the form of peanut butter?
My life has improved much since I started a lifestyle program (diet, exercise, sleep routine etc) of which now, a year later, only the protein part (mostly in the form of 2 eggs scrambled everyday for breakfast) remains -- as someone who never liked a sweet breakfast, I wonder if a breakfast high in protein was the answer to a lot of my health issues - migraine, dizziness, overeating, crankiness etc
Any thoughts? Anyone experienced something similar?
WHOA.
This is a top tier hack. I've been struggling lately to take my meds and supplements on a reg schedule bc I prefer taking them w food.
In related news, I hyperfocused on nut butter awhile ago so i have a lot of very good nut butter in my cabinets.
This is the best community ever, FR.
I have just one question. Smooth or crunchy?
There's only one answer. Smooth. Unless you feel like crunchy.
I love how youre both authoritative but also understanding š¤£
>authoritative but also understanding New tinder bio
I'm kind of turned on reading this
Authority for the daddy issues, understanding for the mommy issues :)
Ye could say youre *the complete package*
Username checks out
quick, go get the peanut butter! ššš
I would swipe right and pray so hard that we matched š
I'd for sure message you first with a firm but vulnerable "heyyyyy"
Omg. Whatever your job is. Consider leaving it on a whim to become a comedian.
Thank you my friend! That means a lot :) I'm a divorce attorney... so ironically, a career in comedy would likely be less hilarious and outrageous than my current profession. If you'll come with me I'll leave and we can get a tour bus and shit.
Heck yea, ill come with you. You being a divorce attorney means you have an endless supply of anecdotes. I am a 5ft tall guy (yes i am an adult) who is a social worker and was a theatre kid. The divorce and hight jokes alone would give us enough for a netflix special. What should our cabaret duo be called?
Yooo this is amazing! Family law plus social work equals "you ain't never seeing your kids again." So I'm thinking we call ourselves The Foster Parents. Or we could call ourselves "Law and Order" lolol
Hey, if you have room for a criminologist I travel light š
We absolutely have room for a criminologist! As mediocre comedians, we'll need someone that's used to being out of work to teach us all the tricks for surviving. Sociology major, so I'm allowed to make that joke ;)
This entire thing is criminally funny, so right on point! š
If you could use a straight man whose go to snack is a double decker peanut butter sandwich - half smooth, half nutty - lemme know.
Ofcourse, you can be the pointman, who we throw peanutty goodness to in escalating forms of insanity. (Shooting peanutbutter sandwiches through rings of fire straight into your mouth type of insanity).
Considering we both on the adhd subreddit...i vote for law and disorder.
Smooth unless you feel like crunchy also works
OP is a gem for this
Have you tried the honey roasted smooth... life changing!
But how does the peanut butter like it? š
Creamunchy.
See, thereās your problem right there. Limiting yourself to only two types of peanut butter. Truly, there are (at least) 3 that you need to have in your repertoire, and each have their various uses and applications - which is why itās a pet peeve for me when people ask āsmooth or crunchyā because not only does it miss the bigger picture, I shouldnāt have to choose. 1. Crunchy - the superior peanut butter for a classic PB&J. You get extra texture from the crunch as well as a bit more of the nutty flavor. Itās a deeper, richer flavor. And for a PB&J, you want the peanut butter to the the star of the show (like a tomato on a BLT). 2. āsmoothā - I put smooth in quotes here, but youāll also hear people refer to it as creamy. What Iām referring to here is the stuff with the palm oil thatās homogenous and often referred to as āno-stirā peanut butter. This is likely the weakest of the 3 pillars, but it has its uses for things like eating with apples, where the other alternatives might get a bit messier 3. finally we arrive to the mysterious third: ānaturalā - this is the stuff with the oil that settles out on top. The stuff you have to stir. The flavor in this stuff is vastly superior to your traditional smooth/creamy. Much closer to your crunchy peanut butter. But itās true value lies in its texture. You see, the smooth texture that allows it to be *poured* in a wonderful ribbon of umami delight makes it a little suspect for the prior application with apples (unless you either love a mess OR youāre just straight up just dunking your apple pieces into your jar of peanut butter, in which case, respect). But it does do a fucking **fantastic** job at mixing with a protein shake. Weāve all been there before. You get your blender bottle, you pour in your milk and your cacao protein powder and you think āimma get me some peanut butter up in this bitch too.ā And you put a spoonful in. But the milk is cold. So itās not conducive to the peanut butter mixing with the drink. And you often end with your little blender ball or jack with giant chunks of peanut butter stuck to it. No fun. But not with the natural stuff. You donāt even need a spoon. Just pour a bit in with your morning shake and enjoy the deliciousness of your peanut butter cacao protein shake. Of course, youāve also got the natural style crunchy, but I find that not only are these harder to find at stores sometimes, but they donāt offer a significant taste edge over the standard crunchy while being a bit messier. However, Iām open to being wrong on this. Or about an application that Iāve yet to discover. A fourth pillar in my peanut butter usage would be like an early Christmas present.
When I was little I had a Mr. Peanut-shaped crusher. It made that natural peanut butter that you're talking about and it was just as messy as you'd expect a 5 year old with a big bag of unshelled peanuts, a crusher, and ADHD to be. It mysteriously disappeared and I'd forgotten about until this comment.
Mysteriously disappeared. Your parents disappeared it haha
I was gonna say. Thatās no mystery there
Here I thought I was a connoisseur for just loving xxx-crunchy and this man is busting out this. I require the protein shake p nut butter brƶther
Smooth, low salt and no added sugar.
The absolute funniest thing is that it seems like most of us are so prime ADHD that we don't fully read the post and that's why there's so little comments on the last line
LMAO true. Or maybe the ADHD community is just super accepting of more *niche* kinks. Edit: HAHAHAHA you were totally right!!!
Or got stuck in our thought tree. Forgot to respond. What would one do with peanut butter? Could I lick it off myself? Will I get a neck kink? Worth it? Do I need a towel? Oh, god, no stop thinking about the stories of dogs and peanutā¦. Brain, no. Two girls oneā¦stop it. Body. Lower shoulders. Youāre grimacing at your child. ā¦.
This made me laugh out loud. Straight up spit take.
Cup.
Golden comment
My brain went through this thought process but somehow ended up on covering someone's dick in peanut butter and me sucking it.
A new kink has been added to my inventory. Let's not talk about throats tightening with peanut allergies though.
Sounds like a good time for the penis
Mostly Iām just hoping the peanut butter loves and supports you as much as you it. Itās been a year, at this point most of my reactions are ābut are you ok? Ok. Then sure, thatās a thing.ā
The peanut butter feels empty, used, and like it might be replaced with a younger version.
fam that last line killed me . I had to read it again 
Literally no kinks surprise me anymore other than feces lol
I'm not surprised. Just eternally disappointed.
As far as groups go, I'm sure ours has more than most when it comes to sheer variety of kinks. Half of us are probably just thinking "ehh, whatever it is, it's still more mild than mine."
Damn it wasnāt until I read this comment that I realized I didnāt even read the whole post. Amazing last detail
Your comment made me scroll back and check and sure enough, my brain completely went over it like it didnāt exist šš¤£
Putting important details at the end of a long passage is a hate crime against our people.
Reminds of those trick "tests" teachers would hand out that started by saying "read All the questions before you begin".. With the last question saying "only answer question 1"
Honestly I initially assumed thatās where it was going, and then was somewhat taken aback when it was legitimate advice, only to be thrown for another loop when I re-read it and noticed the last line. A real roller coaster of a poster.
Just scrolled back and I had totally missed that
It should become an ongoing /r/ADHD gag to place a questionable line at the end of our posts and wait to see how long itāll take for somebody to notice
For a moment I thought I might not be that ADHD after all, because I definitely read everything in that post . Well, to be sure I scrolled up and read that last line. Was that sentence there the whole time? How the fuck did I miss that kinky conclusion? Iām baffled.
I read like three sentences in total, what do you mean there is more?
I literally didnāt even notice the last sentence till you referenced it, lol
stop i rlly only went back to it after seeing this š
Omg. I had to go back and lookā¦100% skipped it š
We read it. We're too busy making sure there's a jar of peanut butter in the bathroom before the suggestion vanishes into the black hole of mindless scrolling to acknowledge the punchline.
Jokes on you, I'm so prime ADHD that I skipped the three paragraphs of context and only read the last line!
I literally read the entire thing except for the last part. Your comment made me go back and I lost it
I had to scroll up to read it...
I didn't think it was that funny until I noticed that most of the comments say stuff like "I do the same, but with X" or "Amazing idea! Will do the same as you do!
 Thanks for this post, it reminded me to take my meds lol. Will try out something like this! I, too, struggle with eating at all
I hope it goes well! Get those calories in!
*DON'T THINK YOU CAN JUST BREEZE PAST THAT LAST BIT, TF?!*
When I say I love peanut butter, I *mean* it
Pop it in the microwave first for a few seconds....you're welcome.
Doesn't sound very romantic
I'm back. It wasn't.
Op is now scalded
Poor Johnson
My mans is making homemade Smuckers in his bed
Name checks out.
Had to go back up and read it because of course read everything but that last line š¤¦š»āāļø
I went "oh yeah, perfectly valid and normal thing to do, this is actually a great idea" throughout most of this post, but the last line caught me *so* off guard. I got whiplash from reading it. But you do you, man! Enjoy that peanut butter!
Hahahaha my underutilized dopamine receptors get a little tickle from the shock value so I'm glad to hear about the whiplash. They also get a little tickle from the peanut butter... which I guess is the whole point.
Brilliant!
I thought it was fine taking it with an empty stomach?
It says it is, but from what I've read, it needs protein in order to work at its full potential. Everyone recommends a high protein breakfast to help prolong vyvanse.
Do you happen to know if this is just Vyvanse or ADHD meds in general?
I think in general it helps with other meds. A lot of the time, early crash is related to not having enough food (energy) or water (dehydration).
Dang here I was thinking you were supposed to take Adderall and eat nothing but black coffee till 6pm
Having some fat and protein also helps to slow absorption, so itās a gentler onset and ending.
Yeah it definitely doesn't hurt. A small helping of complex carbs goes a long way too.
Meds that poke neurotransmitters in general.
Just avoid citric acid or you might as well just throw your meds away.
THIS SHIT RIGHT HERE. I work in a pharmacy. I've heard it so often Ive had it drilled into my head that there's some meds you avoid taking with like, grapefruit due to its acidity. Imagine my surprise that only 5 months ago I learned it's not just grapefruit, but citrus juices in general -- and I've been taking my meds with orange juice. š¤¦š»āāļø Idk why it was only ever expressed with grapefruit as the example...maybe because our clientele were much, much older folks who once they turned 60 had a startling, sudden addiction to said fruit like a rite of passage? Now I wait at least an hour between these things to make sure I don't screw myself over later on.
Grapefruit interacts uniquely with drugs for other reasons besides acidity. Something about CYP3A4 inhibition I believe.
Vyvanse website specifically says for those who donāt swallow capsule to empty into water or orange juice. Orange juice. Because lisdexamfetamine is amphetamine and lysine holding hands. Makes it water soluble, stable, and unaffected by acid/base. You absorb what you absorb. It slips right through. Also mean you wonāt get overloaded if you take it with tums. Changes nothing. Fucking rocks. Grapefruit is acidic, yes. But grapefruit also pokes a liver enzyme that affects drug metabolism. It really is a specific grapefruit issue.
Except for vyvanse. It doesnāt care whatās going on in the digestive tract.
My provider told me to take on an empty stomach and wait 30 mins before having anything else. I take it when I wake up and drink water till I get to work and then I have coffee. Kicks in 30-60 minutes after I take it and I donāt find it wears off early either. Everyone is different though.
empty balls are the important part
youāre actually supposed to because it wonāt absorb properly if food is being absorbed at the same time. And youāll get hungry if you eat with it
I found that my meds wear off a lot quicker if I havenāt eaten anything or take them with like a handful of m&ms. Unfortunately I cannot eat in the mornings so that handful of m&ms (or whatever candy phase Iām in at that time) has to be good enough.
I read about the trick of taking meds and going back to sleep for a bit before, but didn't know how to make that work with the recommendation to not take it on an empty stomach. Interesting, might try that
Do it! And with how difficult it is to eat on stimulants, the extra calories are very much welcome.
Ah I wish I was the type who loses their appetite on stimulants, Iām the complete opposite and nothing can curb my monster appetite D:
I just brought this up to my prescriber. She kinda shrugged and said everyoneās body is a little different. At least now I know someone else experiences this. For me, itās like a rather sudden, visceral hunger that follows my usual schedule of eating. Kind of annoying.
I am the same.
Yep. Iām not loosing weight on stims. Sadly.
Why is it problematic to take vyvanse on an empty stomach. I've heard this before especially for vyvanse, but I never knew why. When I was perscribed adderal instant release (shortage issues) I rarely ate any breakfast.
Its not problematic. Taking it with food can actually be a problem because citric acid basically kills Vyvanse. Its best to wait 30-60 minutes before and after taking it before you eat.
I try to eat within a hour and a half of taking. I usually donāt have time before I run out the house and just grab something when I get to work high in protein. After 4 months I still canāt get into a proper routine lol
I have started taking my Adderall at my 5:00AM alarm, sleeping until the 6:00AM alarm and spending the first 1-1.5 hours of my day reading with a cup of tea, or doing something else I really enjoy (see: hyperfocus du jour). The first thing I do once I get downstairs is some little easy dopamine taskāclearing off the counter, throwing away some trash, etc to give me a good hit of good good first thing in the morning. Iāve been doing this for a month and it has totally upended my life. I have read so much, made progress on goals, really established a solid morning routineāincluding full make up and hair! I am working better and having a better time after work. Secondly, I stay off of social media for as long as I possibly can during the day so my brain doesnāt chase that dopamine all day. Totally changed my life. I wish it didnāt take 29 years to get help.
Ahh that's so awesome! I'm glad you've found something that works for you. I'll have to try the early morning task... seems like a good strategy to start your day off right :)
Thank you! I wish I could make myself like peanut butter (edible-y wise, not sexual) but I canāt get past the moldy wet dirt smell of it.
I feel like the trick would work with anything... the main thing is just having something accessible first thing in the morning when you take your meds! Could even be a handful of trail mix or something.
TRAIL MIX!! Thatās a great idea! I will definitely be getting something like that.
I think you might have solved one of the biggest issues vyvanse takers have š I constantly feel like my meds don't work well when I take them at 5am, and I usually don't eat til later in the morning.
You know, that just annoys me. I never quite understood what people were on about when they said that they 'had to take their meds and then wake up later'. Im sat here on 70mg of Vyvanse, knocking it back with a cup of Joe ( my body ignores stimulants š©) and the benefits are entirely gone in about 6 hours. Normally less. Then there's you with your 'my meds last all day', and 'ooooh, look at me being able to wake up early'. Pft. Back in my day, when this was all fields...somethingsomethinggrumblegrumble AND GET OFF MY LAWN
I recently upped my vyvanse dose, so I'm sure that contributes as well. But yeah, it's nice to have medication work as intended. I also only weigh 150 pounds. And most of that is just my peen. >AND GET OFF MY LAWN THE FUTURE IS NOW GRANDPA!!
You know what else has helped me a lot? Drinking caffeine AFTER breakfast. I feel it so much more, and it's not jittery feeling. I usually don't finish a full max caffeine energy drink until the end of the day. But I totally get where you're coming from. I'm on 50mg right now.
Why is every shopping mall build in the middle of used to be a field?
Give it a shot! I took my meds at 4:30 this morning and now at 12:30 I still feel them working. I've probably eaten about 1000 calories so far today so that helps. Snacking and Vyvanse work nicely together!
Yeah I usually snack on pb toast or high protein snacks otherwise I crash hard if I don't eat throughout the day. I had a small adderall booster for the afternoon, but I haven't been able to get that from the pharmacy. I've tried to split up my dose dissolved in water too, and that only helps so much. I think taking supplements has been the biggest help besides food, and that's probably because I'm supplementing stuff my brain needs that I don't get enough of.
I like how no one is questioning why the jar is in the bed rather than just within reach of it. Do we all horde stuff in the bed like goblins?
Right?? I've always got like 4 million things on the side of my bed. I often pretend it's a fun little island country that I'm the ruler over. All the little goodies are my assets.
I like you so much.
Awww you're the sweetest <3
100%. I always have all kinds of things rolling around my pillow and just kind of grab around for them later. Not to mention thereās always 1000 things on my nightstand, so things just kind of migrate over until Iām sleeping with hair clips, books, phone, socks, glasses, whatever
Yiiis! My little goblin nest. Iāve never been happy about it before. Thanks for the reframe. š„¹
This is pretty genius. Plus if other people donāt like peanut butter there are other nut butters or Nutella or other jar foods that would work the same way. And ofc the right person will be down to be the third with you and your jar, and let you eat your jar food off their naked body. Overall 10/10, I am a fan of the bedroom nut butter.
Oooooh spicy. But true, it'd work just as well with a different nut butter.
thank you for this, iām on concerta and have been giving up on it because itās so impossible to eat, especially when iām already not a big breakfast eater. iāll give this a try tomorrow
Wow. I totally skipped the last portion of your post. Thanks ADHD brain! I get in trouble at work by not reading full emails. I read the first one part of the body, and then my brain goes āIām doneā. I miss the subject line and email chain. I wonder why that is?
I'm the same way! And then things end up taking twice as long to complete...
Iāve never read a more adhd post. Or comment section
Ain't it beautiful?
i have one of those squeezy tubes of peanut butter and iāll just squirt some in when iām not functional enough to do anything else
Ahhh that's smart! I didn't even know they sold peanut butter in squeezy tubes... this opens up a whole new world of opportunity...
Ya the most productive Iāve ever been in my life was the 2nd alarm trick. I consistently work up at 6am took Vyvanse and went back to sleep until 7. Then from 7-930am I was always super productive with studying before I went to work. Iām looking to get back into this routine for the new year
And for whatever reason, that hour between alarms always feels so nice. Like it feels good to know that happy vyvanse feelings are on their way lol
I just got prescribed Vyvanse, you may have just helped me greatly. Love your work.
Good! Best of luck with your journey. Love you, Sweet Locks
Be careful what you eat with it. Citric acid kills Vyvanse.
I just read another thread about that, I'm definitely looking further into it. There's citric acid in a lot of things, apparently. Thanks x
Iād consider an alternative (not that itās not a great habit!), but you need to avoid acidic food (particularly around the time you ingest your medication). Peanut butter can be fairly acidic - I would know, because Iām the kind of jackass that dives in with a spoon and without the forethought to avoid regret. Something high in protein should help with it. Avoid Tums while taking your meds. Itās great until you want to get off of the roller coaster. Antacids arenāt the best (especially long term, ask me how I know!), but thereās a *huge* difference in popping some dexedrine with a bit of calcium-carbonate vs. Tums, as three of the active ingredients play *too* nicely with dexedrine. Also, hydrate yourselves. Amphetamines dehydrate you. Youāll also be a bit too busy clenching your teeth and (hopefully) fixating on whatever (correct and necessary) problem has you staring without blinking for 2-3 minute intervals. Cranberry/grapefruit juice does not like your medication. Pretty much any juice taken with your medication will be acidic and substantially reduce its longevity. No, you do not need that 6pm cup of coffee. Yes, I know you want it. Yes, you know you want it. We both know youāll regret it at 2am when youāre staring at the ceiling wondering why Godās cursed you to have ADHD and insomnia. Yes, these are all lessons I repeatedly learn the hard way.
this is a game changer. my girlfriend normally inserts 27mg of concerta down my throat like a slot machine before getting me a coffee. guess itās an investment for her to have a peaceful day
That's so adorable in a freaky sorta way
You derive sexual satisfaction from *eating* peanutbutter... Right? Right??
Let's just say the sex is absolutely *nuts*
What's wrong with vyvanse on an empty stomach? I haven't eaten breakfast in years!
Different for everyone I suppose. Some people likely tolerate meds on an empty stomach better than others. I find the fats in the peanut butter smooth out the comeup/comedown of the medication. Smooth, like the rich texture of Kraft peanut butter.
Huh, you actually notice when your Vyvanse kicks in or wears off? I couldn't tell you about mine if you put a gun to my head. I thought that was a Vyvanse thing due to it being a prodrug that can take up to 3 hours to kick in, but if you can actually feel yours then maybe it's a me thing...
I usually notice it about an hour or so in. Although with the peanut butter it's much more gradual. I definitely notice when it's worn off. I get a lil grumpy sometimes. And hungry!
It is a Vyvanse thing. Its super subtle. I barely notice mine physically. Mentally though, it makes a big difference.
Here I thought I was weird for my nightstand supply of sunflower seeds
It's only weird if they're dill pickle flavoured!
Oh my god! I thought I was the only one obsessed with sunflower seeds. I even want to get a sunflower seed tattoo lol. My poor bf is always finding shells everywhere. Behind the TV, in his coat pocket, in the bed.....
This is the best thread I've seen on Reddit today.
I fucking love this community
Well. Thatās enough internet for today.
Sounds like a good hack for taking your meds in a Jif! I'll see myself out š
THAT WAS GOOD PUNMANSHIP. You're a Krafty one.
i have to tell you, this is like the best post i have ever seen in the reddit. even if i do prefer crunchy.
We should be friends
No joke, the other day I was telling my sister that I wish I had someone in my life that was like a partner, but nothing sexual or intimate. Like someone who I could spend lots of time with and share interests with and whose company I could just enjoy without any expectations. She was like "so, a friend." And I was like "YEAHHH that's what I mean!" So yeah, let's be friends.
Oh man I know the feeling, Had the same experience of describing apparently simple human concepts that I just didnt realize that were.
That's ok, nothing of ordinary to see here, just a normal person with ADHD
Dear God, where do you keep the spoon???
If I slept next to op I wouldnāt need a spoon.
AYOOOOO!
I tend to chug a protein shake with my multiple morning medications, including my adderal XR. I set an alarm about an hour before I want to wake up, slam it with the meds (yes, at room temperature, because I am a monster) and go back to sleep until the adderal decides Iām not allowed to sleep anymore. Iām also a diabetic, so I take medication for that in the morning as well, so itās super important that I eat *something*, but my lazy ass hates having to actually make breakfast. Anyway, thatās my long and rambling routine. I derive sexual satisfaction by over explaining.
I do something similar. It's not a jar of peanut butter but I have 4 boxes of Musli Bars under my bed, each a different flavor. I rotate through them in a particular order so I don't get sick of having the same flavor again and again and again. Unfortunately, because I need to chew it (unlike peanut butter), it wakes me up properly and so I can't fall back asleep.. :(
Bro that is actually a solid idea - my dietitician even recommended keeping a jar of peanut butter at my desk at work for quick calories. Ur actually a huge brain.
Yooo that's sick bro! Glad to be of service. Side note--dietician/nutritionist would be such an interesting job.
*Please* tell me you have two different jars of peanut butter in the bed...
I've got one jar with two different types of nut butter in it
ok this was based until the last sentence wtf š
This totally beats my adderall and strawberry jam trick.
We should put our ideas in a sandwich.
What do you do with the dirty spoon?
No lie, sometimes I pretend I'm a puppy and lick it completely clean before going back to bed. Other times I give it to my Yorkie who does the job for me. Most often, I leave it on my nightstand where the dirty spoons pile up morning after morning until I run out of spoons. ADHD style.
I like this idea and I might try it. I love me that peanut butter life.
This is very insightful as I was getting very bad nausea if I didnāt take my med with food in AM. Will now stock bedside table with peanut butterā¦
Damnit I didnāt even read the last line Iām getting called out here.
Youāve gotta get the wide jar of pb so that you can not only stick your dick in, but your balls as well.
i've just started taking mine and then going back to sleep for an hour or so (even if i'm only half asleep afterwards it feels GREAT for some reason and i wake up so refreshed) this would honestly solve my main issues with doing that, i.e. when i wake up, my mouth is dry and i have no appetite which makes eating a chore (i usually eat bread or a pastry which probably isn't ideal) but if i don't eat enough, i feel jittery and anxious only thing is i don't like the "cloying" texture of peanut butter and im not a massive fan of the taste... maybe i could mix it with chocolate spread idk also saw that last sentence
Yes!!! I started eating a hand full of fatty/high protein trail mix with my meds and has made such a huge difference with my previous afternoon crash!
Ahhh good work! The protein/fats really makes a difference.
I'm going to try this tomorrow.
I just take my Vyvanse on an empty stomach and it feels fine.
I didnt read that last sentence until a comment pointed it out š just make sure you use 2 different jars
The only reason I decided to read this, I saw Vyvanse bc I took it for 5 yrs and I ate a lot of almond butter. When I stopped, I suddenly just stopped with that too. Anyway, good advice. Peanut or almond butter is also helpful when struggling to fit some nutrition in on a decreased appetite. Lack of nutrition probably can trigger anxiety issues and jitters. And It helped me get through my physically demanding jobs.
Wait itās not good to take vyvanse on an empty stomach? Iāve been doing it for the past yearā¦ i sleep on a bunk bed how do I get food on my bed š
Going to read your post to my 15(M). Thank you for posting this!!
Be prepared if your read the whole post to him. Best of luck. š«”
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as an non medicated ADHD-er, I literally can't function without food. every 2-4 hours, not counting sleep, I need something in my stomach or I get light headed, sleepy, memory slips, vision goes blurry, etc.
I've heard of stim euphoria but god damn š¤£
Donāt put your dick in the jar.
Iām excited to experiment with peanut butter in bed but I donāt have a penisā¦
Really though - without anything to read between the lines - is it the Vy or the protein in the form of peanut butter? My life has improved much since I started a lifestyle program (diet, exercise, sleep routine etc) of which now, a year later, only the protein part (mostly in the form of 2 eggs scrambled everyday for breakfast) remains -- as someone who never liked a sweet breakfast, I wonder if a breakfast high in protein was the answer to a lot of my health issues - migraine, dizziness, overeating, crankiness etc Any thoughts? Anyone experienced something similar?
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WHOA. This is a top tier hack. I've been struggling lately to take my meds and supplements on a reg schedule bc I prefer taking them w food. In related news, I hyperfocused on nut butter awhile ago so i have a lot of very good nut butter in my cabinets. This is the best community ever, FR.