adderall crash

What is the ADHD Stimulant Crash?

So, how do you know if what you are experiencing is stimulant crash? It’s about the timing. If you experience symptoms that appear around the time that your Adderall, Vyvanse, or Concerta is filtering out of your system, that can indicate stimulant crash. The symptoms that adults with ADHD experience during stimulant crash might be similar to their ADHD symptoms, such as:

• Feeling restless or fidgety
• Inability to pay attention
• Talking too much and/or interrupting other people’s conversations
• Being disorganized
• Inability to complete steps in a task

However, during a rebound, not everyone notices their usual ADHD symptoms returning. Instead, some adults who experience stimulant crash notice:

• Sudden feelings of sadness
• Irritability or anger
• Feeling extremely tired

It can feel very unpleasant and disruptive to experience stimulant crash. Let’s look at the ways you can reduce these symptoms if you find you’re experiencing any of the above issues as your Concerta, Vyvanse, or Adderall starts to wear off.

Exercise

Exercise may help deal with mood issues during crash. A 15-minute run or one hour of walking/movement in a day have been shown to elevate mood. The best news is that you don’t have to do the whole hour at once–finding smaller bursts of time throughout the day to walk or move can have the same benefit. A quick bike ride down El Paso’s Transmountain could be just what you need to feel happier and calmer.