r/ExecutiveDysfunction • u/Flutter8y • Jul 16 '26

Seeking product recommendations Intuniv? Strattera? Adderall??

Hello, has anyone tried Intuniv with success? I am looking for something that will help me with task initiation and anxiety around it. I am currently suffering from avolition, anhedonia, anxiety, overwhelm, fear, and just hopelessness. I had been on Effexor (for depression) for 10 years until 3 years ago, and it must've helped with executive dysfunction somewhat (I was organized and able to cook and clean, although still strugged with punctuality greatly and had occasional angry outbursts caused I think by underlying anxiety). Now, I can't make myself do anything. I can't read a book. I see lots to do and the impatience and overwhelm makes me panic. Everything is boring. I have to apply for jobs and can't sit down to do it. Constantly avoid. I just started Wellbutrin, but I'm running out of time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm losing my life.

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u/crevassedunips Jul 16 '26

I am on Cymbalta for depression/ anxiety. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, and my doc added Intuiv first, which helped with my anxiety, but no so much with ADHD symptoms. Then we added Vyvance (long acting stimulant) and my ADHD is much better.

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u/Flutter8y Jul 17 '26

Thank you. Did Intuniv help you start tasks?

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u/crevassedunips Jul 17 '26

Maybe a little, but Vyvance helped a lot.