Hi all! I was formally diagnosed with ADHD in my mid 20’s. Currently taking generic Vyvanse and Guanfacine. Getting on meds was a huge quality of life improvement. One thing that I still struggle with is chronic insomnia, which is a common commorbidity with – or maybe symptom of – ADHD. The insomnia started around the time I hit puberty and I can count on one hand the number of great nights sleeps I’ve had since then.

I’ve tried a lot of environmental changes like:

  • Having a rigid bedtime schedule.
  • Wearing blue light filter glasses for 3 hours before bed.
  • Taking melatonin supplements.
  • Minimizing screentime.
  • Using a weighted blanket.

Those all seem to help somewhat but not to a huge degree. I still feel sleep deprived most of the time.

Apparently I also occasionally have jerking movements while asleep somewhat consistent with “Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep (PLMS)”.

Has anyone else had a similar experience and found any effective treatments?

  • MelodiousFunk@slrpnk.net
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    12 hours ago

    The best sleep I ever got was when my doc put me on Ritalin. Out cold 12-20 hours a day, and still sleepy when awake. It was awful.

    • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
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      11 hours ago

      Fascinating.

      Had a family member with same experience - always thought it was him, never connected it to a stimulant.