Truth About Dyslexia - Help For Adults

Dopamine, Vyvance and a rude awakening


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In this episode, Stephen shares his experiences with ADHD medications, specifically Ritalin and Vivance. He discusses the challenges he faced with Ritalin, including afternoon crashes and the need to avoid caffeine. He then explores the concept of dopamine and its impact on neurodiverse individuals, highlighting the tendency to seek external sources of dopamine. Stephen also mentions the book 'Dopamine Nation' and its insights into the dopamine economy of modern society. He concludes by discussing the importance of proper nutrition and finding balance while on ADHD medications.



Takeaways

  • Different ADHD medications have different effects and side effects, and it's important to find the right one for each individual.
  • The impact of dopamine on neurodiverse individuals can lead to a tendency to seek external sources of dopamine, such as addictive behaviors.
  • Modern society is heavily driven by a dopamine economy, with short, sharp dopamine hits being sought after.
  • Proper nutrition and finding balance are important factors to consider when taking ADHD medications.


  • Keywords

    ADHD, medications, Ritalin, Vivance, dopamine, neurodiverse, afternoon crashes, caffeine, addiction, dopamine hits, dopamine economy, external sources, 'Dopamine Nation', nutrition, balance, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.


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