> I tried medication but it gives me insomnia > and a racing heart. Try a lower dose. In particular, start at the minimum dose. If you are prescribed 20mg Adderall XR or 50mg Vyvanse (or equivalent), then that's an insane first-timer dose. Pills have risks and side-effects for sure. But so does making zero progress on your ambitions in life. Maybe you can find something less harsh: http://www.gwern.net/Nootropics
I was prescribed 10 mg in the beginning but I requested the doc to increase it to 30 mg. I thought higher dose helps. Then the side effects started showing. I will ask for lower dosage.