"though told stories by family how active i have always been, despite its&#039; negative tone, i always thought &quot;active&quot; was positive. now 44 with 2 children, a husband, my 5 year old was diagnosed with adhd. with her diagnosis, came mine. i take 40mg of vyvanse in the morning and it allows me to focus in the way i have always strived to. with it, i achieve my goals more comfortably, but i make sure i eat before taking it, drink a lot of water and try to exercise. it is not a magic pill and it is still essential to use the coping strategies i developed from years of having to cope on my own. my only concern is my heart and blood pressure. overall, this is a solid, good medication that allows for a more balanced life."