I have mental problems and can’t function without my ADHD meds. I have tried a lot of stuff in the past with going natural, IF, supplements, fish stuff, and what not and it does nothing for me.
When I fasted in the past, I thought I was hyperglycemic But i think it’s more related some type of dopamine problem for me that gets worse when I don’t eat. It also caused my anxiety problem to get a lot worse too. and I hate to get into the sleep stuff but I was lucky to sleep a lot of those nights fasting. I woke up a lot more when i feel asleep and never could fall back asleep. That sort of curbed me off fasting.
However about 4 months ago when i first started Adderall, I noticed I could like just eat one meal a day and didn’t have any those problems. I’m now on Vyvanse working on my dosage but i noticed after a cheat day that I last the whole day on just a Vyvanse without any problems. Im thinking of trying to push that longer to lose a bit of weight lol.
THe issue of course is you see posts saying nothing but water. I just can’t do it because it messes me up too much.
I have ADD, was on a heavy dose of Vyvanse / Elvanse for many years. Like you I decided to experiment going natural, trying to make various lifestyle changes e.g., eat healthier and exercise. Then I learnt about fasting. I would say that doing intermittent fasting, 20–4, eating in the evening has been beneficial to me, as I seem to be more motivated and able to concentrate throughout the day. I would also add that cold showers on the coldest setting for 4 mins every day in the morning are also making a huge difference. I couldn’t have ever imagined doing them as the cold water was, and often still is, the last thing I want to feel but I never regret it and always feel more motivated, focused and better in mood. Look up ‘cold therapy’ or ‘cold showers’ on YouTube if you’re interested to find out more.
I’m an unmedicated ADHDer and I wish I have your problem. I’d continue with OMAD if I were you, and keto if you can tolerate it (I’ve read that keto is good for us ADHDers). This way you can be safely on medication, lose weight, save money, don’t have dishes to wash, and have the time to pursue other things instead of worrying about food, food prep, and clean up! Freedom is bliss!