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It's amazing how much more functional we are as a whole when we're medicated
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For me, the appetite suppression didn't last beyond the first week on Adderall, so I'm not speaking from explicitly personal experience, but have you tried setting alarms to eat? Even just small snacks throughout the day? Like, medication has done wonders for me and has completely changed my life for the better, but it wasn't a magic pill. I still use all of the coping mechanisms I developed throughout my life that helped deal with the problems of ADHD. Adderall gives me the energy and motivation to move and get things done but I still have to plan things. It sounds like planning to eat would be beneficial to you.
While I don't deal with that particular side effect, I do still plan out my meals. Snacks included. During the weekend I pre-make and package up all meals and snacks I can so they're ready in the fridge. If it can't be fully cooked ahead of time I have it prepped up to the point of cooking so I just have to do that last step before eating.
ADHD requires work to live with, unfortunately. You've got to be actively involved in the process.