Could my meds be causing other problems or may I have ADHD?

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Even in social situations where I am around a large group of my friends I still have trouble. The only time that I never seem to have much trouble is when I am with only one friend, although even then I drift off and stop paying attention. Not that I try to at all, in fact I try my hardest to stick with the subject, however if it doesn't interest me I find that the next thing I realize I am doing is staring off at the wall unaware of what is being talked about.

I have tried many times to go to bars even though I don't drink and to go to other places such as malls, but I always find myself finishing my soda and leaving immediately as I feel uncomfortable. When at the mall, I always end up buying what I intended to and leaving, can't stand to stick around and browse.
 
Well, today i had my med eval with my psychiatrist. He has started me on Vyvanse and I also spoke to him about my insomnia. His prescribed that I start taking up to 20mg of ambien at bedtime, although the normal max is 10.

He also discussed it with my doctors at the epilepsy center and they immediately contacted me to let me know that they agree with the plan and that my psychiatrist was right in advising me that many epileptics are able to handle ADHD stimulants well.

So, here to trying this out and praying for getting back on my feet in life at work, socially, and at home
 
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