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Weatheronthe8s | So I am a 20 year old who is technically a sophomore in college, but this is my first semester on campus because of COVID having me all online last year. Last year was brutal, but they were freshman classes so I managed to survive. Now I am in upper classes and despite having actual in person classes which I generally connect better with, I cannot focus for the life of me. I try to focus in class. Doesn't happen. The only thing I can focus on it taking the notes the professor has on the board. I try to focus on assignments. Doesn't happen until right before they are due. I am under intense stress and I don't feel like I can keep doing this. I am not eligible for accommodations because my diagnosis is from 2007, which they want no older than 3 years for some stupid reason. I am also not medicated, so I basically have nothing except forcing my brain, which is extremely difficult and my mental health issues don't make things any easier trying to focus when I am unable to engage with the material. Does anyone have any suggestions for me to better be able to succeed and get stuff done? | 2021-11-30T23:33:56.000Z | r60mzr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Doing anything in college has been brutal. Anyone know any tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r60mzr/doing_anything_in_college_has_been_brutal_anyone/ |
PoKoYo | Does anyone else 'feel' when your meds kick in?
I'm taking dex and i get a physical 'tingling' sensation briefly in my body right before the mental 'clarity' kicks in - it happens every time i take my first dose for the day but also if I'm not completely engrossed in a task i will feel it almost exactly 30 mins after talking my meds anytime throughout the day.
30mins is the time I'm told it will take for the meds to kick in so I'm wondering if what I'm feeling is the physical effect of meds kicking in or if I'm somehow subconsciously watching the time and manifesting this sensation as I'm expecting something to happen.
Thoughts, experiences, feelings and wild speculations are all welcome. Just trying to gauge if this is a thing that others experience. | 2021-11-30T23:29:06.000Z | r60jgn | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling meds kick in? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r60jgn/feeling_meds_kick_in/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T23:25:28.000Z | r60gok | 2 | 9 | ADHD | Discovered one of the few actual ADHD superpowers: talking to people with dementia | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r60gok/discovered_one_of_the_few_actual_adhd_superpowers/ |
Inner-Tree6187 | So I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD since the first grade, medicated ever since. I don’t remember most of childhood due to trauma but I don’t know what emotions feel like. I cry but I don’t feel sadness, even as I write this tears are pooling in my eyes. Talking about my past makes me cry even though I feel nothing. Sometimes I just feel like a shell, I can fake emotions and people believe me. Wondering if anyone else has this same problem? Being off my meds doesn’t help either
I just wanna know what joy feels like tbh | 2021-11-30T23:24:33.000Z | r60fx2 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Emotions and feelings | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r60fx2/emotions_and_feelings/ |
BananaApprehensive77 | I’m so fucking exhausted. Everything annoys me when I’m trying to work it’s awful. My brothers laughing, my dogs barking, the sound of the TV, the way my legs are positioned. anybody talking to me. I cannot fucking take it. And I feel bad but I just cannot take it. When I’m trying to get work done every little sound pisses me off and distracts me. I don’t wanna be in my room all day when I have to work, cuz then I just feel bad for not hanging out with my family. Getting my schoolwork done takes a while sometimes so I can’t finish it very fast and it’s draining and ugh. I don’t wanna be in my room all day but I also don’t wanna feel like I’m gonna burst into tears when I’m tryna do homework in the living room. I’m so tired, and there’s nothing I can do to fix it. I hate this so much | 2021-11-30T23:19:36.000Z | r60c5l | 7 | 5 | ADHD | Overstim rant | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r60c5l/overstim_rant/ |
Individual_Letter940 | I am a 20 year old engineering student. Last year, I was diagnosed with ADHD . After a year of working with my psychiatrist, I have finally been able to realize some of my behavioral aspects that I can say for sure are a product of my ADHD along with the damage that may have been due to being undiagnosed for 19 years
My question is what strategies do you use to differentiate between behavior that is ADHD influenced and behavior that you would in clear conscience would want to follow. I look back at a lot of things I did that did not make sense for me to do. I'm not regretful, but I definitely want to learn from such experiences. Is there really a way to make sure what is being done is not merely an ADHD impulse?
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P.S: I am in no way looking for medical and/or professional advice. I am looking for different informal perspectives on ADHD so that I may learn something that'd allow me a firmer grasp on my own ADHD. | 2021-11-30T23:12:08.000Z | r606qc | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Managing behavior influenced by ADHD | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r606qc/managing_behavior_influenced_by_adhd/ |
Constant_Affect_175 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T23:10:42.000Z | r605lu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The mod on this sub is totally not ADHD-friendly — other recommendations? | 0.57 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r605lu/the_mod_on_this_sub_is_totally_not_adhdfriendly/ |
BananaApprehensive77 | I’ve been on 2 meds so far, Concerta and now Adderal, concerta gave me all negatives no positives, and now Adderal is just doing nothing, I don’t have any side effects or positives, my dose is still probably too low, but how can I tell when it’s working? And how long did it take you guys to get the right meds? It’s just really discouraging and frustrating rn :/ | 2021-11-30T23:09:34.000Z | r604qf | 6 | 2 | ADHD | How do u know if ur meds are working | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r604qf/how_do_u_know_if_ur_meds_are_working/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T23:06:58.000Z | r602sc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do people without ADHD genuinely not get overstimulated (as much)? Hard to imagine. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r602sc/do_people_without_adhd_genuinely_not_get/ |
ShadyChineseShop | Hey guys,
For any teens out there, how did you guys talk to your parents about an ADHD diagnosis?
My parents are going through quite alot right now and i dont want to make them worry even more about anything.
I will fail my entire school year if i cant focus or get studying, and i need at least A's or B's if i want to get into university
Any tips on how to talk to them about it? | 2021-11-30T23:05:23.000Z | r601ly | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Talking to my parents | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r601ly/talking_to_my_parents/ |
Constant_Affect_175 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T23:04:12.000Z | r600md | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Can anyone else share experiences with Concerta? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r600md/can_anyone_else_share_experiences_with_concerta/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T23:03:34.000Z | r6004p | 12 | 1 | ADHD | Question regarding adderral experiences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r6004p/question_regarding_adderral_experiences/ |
bastilleonfire | I have uni work to be doing, hobbies I could be pursuing but I just sit here scrolling for hours
I want to be really successful in life but I can’t make myself stick to anything. I buy a timer lock box for my phone and stopped using it after a couple of days, bought self help books and only read a few chapters, I say I’m going to eat healthier then I eat a massive thing of chocolate
I’m just so sick of myself, I know I’m more than capable of being successful if I didn’t have a brick wall in my way all the time.
I’ve been on concerta for 5 weeks now and I don’t think it’s done much, I concentrate better on my work but I still sit on my phone for hours and my neglected hobbies still remain neglected, constantly scraping by on the bare minimum
I haven’t tried any other meds | 2021-11-30T22:59:16.000Z | r5zwke | 21 | 161 | ADHD | All I do is go on my phone and I hate myself for it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zwke/all_i_do_is_go_on_my_phone_and_i_hate_myself_for/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T22:50:50.000Z | r5zq4b | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I feel like I can only do one task a day and it drives me crazy. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zq4b/i_feel_like_i_can_only_do_one_task_a_day_and_it/ |
420_lazeit | Does anyone have any tips or things that help them with saving money? I have just moved out so am spending more but prior to this I was able to have a bit of spare money. I am able to afford my rent but I keep feeling quite overwhelmed by say wanting to buy something as a treat and then to overthink it and then not get anything at all, but somehow in the process spent money on basically nothing.
Pls share tips on how you find helps you save best, it would be so appreciated | 2021-11-30T22:50:30.000Z | r5zpvb | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Budgeting advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zpvb/budgeting_advice/ |
UncleFu22 | Recently diagnosed with ADHD, he's about to start medication the weekend. He is in a special needs class since his diagnose, and also has high functioning autism.
Having read through the list of side effects, I am now a bit hesitant. Things like depression, anxiety, impaired growth as common side effects put me a bit off.
I know everyone is different and all, but knowing nothing about these meds, I just wanted to hear your experience with this? Would it be good for an 8 year-old? Is it worth it? | 2021-11-30T22:49:20.000Z | r5zozp | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Medication for my child (M8) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zozp/medication_for_my_child_m8/ |
aluragirl16 | I’m going to talk to my doc about this but wanted to see if other people have had my experience.
I started Ritalin IR in August. It works super well for me. I drink over a gallon of water per day and get good sleep.
But since I started the meds, I’ve started experiencing recurrent corneal erosions once every two weeks in both eyes. I use eye drops constantly everyday and use eye ointment before bed. Still happens like clockwork.
Just had a dentist appt today. Last time, no spots of concern on my teeth. Today, I found out I have six cavities. I have only ever had one cavity long before this. I have excellent oral care habits. I haven’t changed my diet in the last 4 months. My dentist was stumped.
Has anyone else experienced these? I feel like the timing is way too coincidental and I wonder if it’s due to the adhd meds. If it is, I’m torn because the meds are helping but I am tired of my eyes being in pain every two weeks and I don’t want a constant stream of cavities every 6 months. | 2021-11-30T22:46:48.000Z | r5zn06 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Possible side effects of stimulant meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zn06/possible_side_effects_of_stimulant_meds/ |
Kevinesv | Hello I am 31 and recently just found out that I have had ADHD. I just started VYVANSE 30 MG about a week and a half ago. I know that it's not currently covered under my insurance through OPTUM RX. However I am unclear if I get an approval from my doctor or that prior authorization form if it will help out at all.
The reason I am asking is because I have seen some ways that I believe it's working with me. (Although I think I'd potentially need a little bit more and also this evening crash starting the last 3ish days sucks lol).
I am just curious if I should keep just navigating all of this with VYVANSE to get potential authorization (i have no clue how this works) or move on to something else to begin finding the appropriate medication. Any help or tips would be great. Thanks!
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TL;DR - VYVANSE is not currently covered by insurance should I pursue that approval or just move on to different meds or seek the prior authorization for VYVANSE. | 2021-11-30T22:41:34.000Z | r5zj1y | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on beginning VYVANSE | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zj1y/advice_on_beginning_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T22:40:34.000Z | r5ziaf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm so fucking tired of having adhd I want to kill myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5ziaf/im_so_fucking_tired_of_having_adhd_i_want_to_kill/ |
1VulgarWoman | I’ve been trying to finish a novel for 10+ years. Not the same one, but it’s always been my dream to be a author. I got diagnosed/medicated about a year ago. For the first couple months, I made fantastic progress. Then it just…stopped.
Suddenly, just the thought of working on my WIP triggers my anxiety, and when I make myself work on it I feel like I want to run away the whole time and usually quit long before my writing time block is up. My first thought was that I must be developing a tolerance to my meds and might need a higher dose. I don’t think that’s true anymore because I’ve had sustained improvement in every other area. It’s very specific to working on my novel.
To get to the point, I’m 99% sure the problem is that I’ve failed myself so many times in this area, and carried around tremendous shame and frustration because of it, that my brain sees progress as a deviation from the status quo and flags it as a threat. Not sure what the psychological term for this is. Fear of success? Or failure? It’s like my brain has accepted “I’m someone who never accomplishes their goals” as part of my identity and resists changing that. Anyway, I’m glad I identified the problem, but I have zero clue how to fix it.
Realistically, I know something that took ten years to build isn’t going to go away overnight, but it’s so disappointing to finally have the meds and strategies at my disposal to pursue my life’s passion, only to be blocked by my stupid brain. 🤬
Any advice?
tl;dr My biggest frustration in life is never having been able to finish a novel. Now finally diagnosed and medicated, I’m paralyzed by fear of success, or failure, or something??? Help! | 2021-11-30T22:34:17.000Z | r5zde5 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How do you overcome paralysis around a task you’ve failed at repeatedly? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zde5/how_do_you_overcome_paralysis_around_a_task_youve/ |
LunaAstridpsps | Hello! I’m curious if there are any hacks that works for anyone that not all people know?
Because I’m still trying out things and i want to find out more hacks that could help me/us in the long run. I asked this because I’m not taking any meds because of personal reasons and I don’t want my brain to be dependen to it.
Any comments/help will be appreciated! | 2021-11-30T22:31:20.000Z | r5zb5n | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Underrated ADHD hacks/facts | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5zb5n/underrated_adhd_hacksfacts/ |
RYGJ | Hi Reddit - I am at the point where I am no longer sure where to turn to for help with my current situation.
My partner (m30s) and I (f20s) have been together a few years, and I love him dearly. He was always upfront with his ADHD and I with him regarding my own mental health struggles with anxiety. For the longest time everything was great.
My partner asked me to move in with him. I agreed and I began the steps to sell my own house to make this possible. This was not a rush decision on either of our parts. It was a slow and well talked out process with many conversations.
As soon as the papers were signed and a possession date for the new owner was determined my partner became very withdrawn, every time I ask he says everything is fine and it’s clearly not. It almost feels like an invisible barrier has been put up between us.
During this time he’s also let me know that he doesn’t want to take his prescription on certain days. While I don’t know if this is fully possible, I think I can tell which days they are based on our interactions. Would anyone be able to help me understand if this is okay to do, or how this impacts the benefits of medication?
I’ve spent so much time packing, cleaning, renovating to make this happen, I feel like I’m all on my own. The last thing I want right now is to feel alone. So here I am, all my belongings in boxes mid-move, hoping for the best but really not doing well myself.
Can someone please help me understand if this is just such an overwhelming process for someone with ADHD? I am making so many compromises and I am nervous, tired and feel very alone right now when this should be a very happy time in our life. I’d like to believe I see the glass half full, but Im whole heartedly fearful that I’m only going to end up being very hurt by this whole process.
Any advice would be appreciated or if anyone has similar situations they could speak to me about I would be forever thankful. | 2021-11-30T22:24:22.000Z | r5z5n2 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Looking for some advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5z5n2/looking_for_some_advice/ |
AnalysisParalysis69 | Before discovering that I had ADHD I used to think there was just something wrong with me. I would rarely be interested in anyone, but if I ever did find someone who said interesting things, I would be unable to play cool with them and just sort of....impose myself in their space. I would constantly be thinking about them (remember, this is all just in my head) but I'd be deathly scared of telling them I like them because I don't even know them well enough. I just spent a disproportionate amount of time hyperfixating on the person, their interests etc. For any normal person, this level of intensity can be a bit much. I've been publicly shamed as a creep because of it when I was young, so now I put a super tight leash on myself and don't allow myself to romantically like anyone. If I do find myself liking someone, I find that it always ends up with me hyperfocusing and then I force myself to give up on that crush because I cannot trust my own judgement that I'm not misreading the situation.
What have your experiences with romance been like? | 2021-11-30T22:20:44.000Z | r5z2ut | 4 | 20 | ADHD | I need romantic advice. How do I stop hyperfocusing on a crush/SO? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5z2ut/i_need_romantic_advice_how_do_i_stop/ |
Aduraleaf | TL;DR: I've had to stop taking medication because the feeling when it's worn off is intolerable. How bad are the effects of your medication wearing off? How close is it to not being worth it? Has it ruined any relationships?
I gave up on taking stimulant medication because I can't deal with the after-effects, and I'm wondering which of these is true:
1. I experience much worse after-effects than other people
2. Everyone experiences after-effects as bad as I do and and just deals with it
The thing is, stimulant medication works AMAZINGLY for me. When I took vyvanse (and adderall earlier in life) I felt like a different person. It felt like the 'static' that was in my head was finally gone, after being there so consistently that I didn't even realize it was there. I was interested in doing tedious things that would usually bore me, my job (software developer) became fun. I felt motivated to learn things and figure things out which I had been neglecting, to draw diagrams and make spreadsheets and get organized. Organizing was actually FUN. I was more positive and social and able to articulate sentences to people. It was life changing.
But when it wore off every day, it was like I had to pay for all of that with an experience that was basically the opposite. I felt drained, depressed and completely lacked motivation. There was a sense of dread that came on as soon as I felt it start to wear off. It was ruining my relationship with my husband, because after work when it wore off, I became irritable toward him, or so depressed that I could only lie there. The 'cloudiness' in my head that the pills took away was not only back, but worse. It took a few days of being off the medication for it to return to my usual state.
I think about the medication a lot when I'm at work having trouble focusing, or lacking motivation to do anything productive outside of work, and every time I have to constantly remind myself why I can't take it. But I have wondered, does everyone feel this, or are the after-effects I experience atypical? Maybe other people who take stimulant medication don't have other goals besides their work/school, so they don't mind if they can't be productive after it wears off. Maybe they don't have relationships they have to maintain, people who are effected by their bad moods. I have thought, if I wasn't in a relationship, I could just play video games or watch TV or something to pass the rest of the night until I could take the pill again. Is that the situation everyone else is in? Posting this here because I'd legitimately like to know. | 2021-11-30T22:09:25.000Z | r5ytsh | 3 | 8 | ADHD | Medication wearing off - how bad is your experience? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5ytsh/medication_wearing_off_how_bad_is_your_experience/ |
kratomqueen1836 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T22:07:59.000Z | r5yslz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Online Doctor | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yslz/online_doctor/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T22:02:42.000Z | r5yoco | 3 | 6 | ADHD | sleep problems on dexamphetamine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yoco/sleep_problems_on_dexamphetamine/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T22:00:17.000Z | r5ymda | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why do we have to prove our ADHD to people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5ymda/why_do_we_have_to_prove_our_adhd_to_people/ |
WeirdAlasdair | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:58:34.000Z | r5ykqx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just chugged a mug of cold tea | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5ykqx/just_chugged_a_mug_of_cold_tea/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:57:06.000Z | r5yjm5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Unequal pupils on vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yjm5/unequal_pupils_on_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:53:43.000Z | r5yhcs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I hate myself for having ADHD #rant😐😐😐 TW: depression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yhcs/i_hate_myself_for_having_adhd_rant_tw_depression/ |
QueasyEducator5205 | So I was diagnosed with adhd, anxiety and depression about 3/4 months ago, and have been doing a lot better.
The adderall has drastically improved my executive function, I think is the term (prior to medication I laid in bed for about 15 months just watching tv and eating food, it was crazy).
However my doc put me on visteril and its just not doing anything to calm my anxiety, I have heard a lot of people say that you can't take benzos and amphetamine salts, however google says theres no interactions between a couple of big names in both of those sectors.
My question is, is anybody in here taking benzos and amphetamine salts? I feel like lately i've been disassociating and its frankly scaring the fuck out of me.
I have my next doctors appointment tomorrow any feedback would be much appreciated. | 2021-11-30T21:48:12.000Z | r5yd3s | 11 | 1 | ADHD | Anxiety + ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yd3s/anxiety_adhd/ |
rachuumage | I just finished sending an email to my English teacher about not making it to class again, and I'm so frustrated with myself. I have spent all day trying to psych myself up for this evening class, to relax, and have fun, but this class has just loomed over the horizon, the unfinished (and only I'm missing so far) assignment taunting me from the book on my bed. I haven't started medication yet, I won't be given anything until my appointment with the specialist to help figure out what medicine will work best for me, and that won't be until Dec 15th.
So what can I do until then? What works for everyone? Even if it's something small anything will help at this point to help me limp along until my appointment. I've been near tears all day. | 2021-11-30T21:47:05.000Z | r5yca3 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | How to overcome a bad brain day? Any tips? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5yca3/how_to_overcome_a_bad_brain_day_any_tips/ |
Nervous_Candy2752 | Or both
I am ADHD-pi and I wouldn't say that I am a stressed person. Generally I'm calm, flowing from one thing to another, pi-like. I have a multitude of thoughts, they are there, running in the background and never causing too much worry.
Until now!!
Been on vyvanse for 5 months. It gives me focus and sustained attention. In the past months I felt something of a heightened alertness. Last week I thought this: does vyvanse make me want to act on all the thoughts? Does it make me focus more on how to do all the things?
I don't know if it's the med or me. I don't feel physically anxious but there is a hurry to do all the things i think about and obviously there is no time - no time -> stress.
Maybe the med works of i don't have many things on my plate! | 2021-11-30T21:43:25.000Z | r5y9f4 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Is it the meds that cause anxiety or is it just stress? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y9f4/is_it_the_meds_that_cause_anxiety_or_is_it_just/ |
YeyVerily96 | I have a physiatry appointment in a couple weeks to test me for inattentive ADHD. I am very anxious about getting diagnosed as in I WANT to be diagnosed, so that my issues will finally have an answer lol but I meet all the DSM criteria from my POV and my doctor was the one who suggested I get tested.
My question is, how fast is this process? If the physiatrist deems that I meet the criteria, what happens next? Will it just be "yep, ADHD, let's try giving you x medication" or is it a longer process?
It took me a month to make an appointment to CONFIRM that I should have a physiatry appointment and since then it has been a 3 month wait 😭 so I'm really tired of the waiting game at this point and just hope it's only one appointment | 2021-11-30T21:41:05.000Z | r5y7kw | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Can you be diagnosed on your first physiatrist visit?/how fast is the process | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y7kw/can_you_be_diagnosed_on_your_first_physiatrist/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:40:20.000Z | r5y6y3 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Do I make people uncomfortable by being hyper aware? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y6y3/do_i_make_people_uncomfortable_by_being_hyper/ |
assfuck1911 | I've started listening to new music lately, after sticking with the same thighs for many years. I recently discovered a band called Turisas. Just listening to an album while doing paperwork made me WANT to go to the weight room and just hit the weights. I very rarely get pumped up any more, so this was a very pleasant surprise. I love songs that tell a story.
My favorites from this band so far:
Piece By Piece
Fear The Fear
Greek Fire
Hope someone enjoys this. Anyone know of similar music I could check out. Also,is there a music thread pinned on this sub somewhere I could check out? Music is very important to me, especially when my dang ADHD starts getting the best of me. | 2021-11-30T21:37:52.000Z | r5y507 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | New Music That Helps Me Focus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y507/new_music_that_helps_me_focus/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:37:42.000Z | r5y4vr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting things done | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y4vr/getting_things_done/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:35:58.000Z | r5y3h6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just thinking about ending it all | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y3h6/just_thinking_about_ending_it_all/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:32:08.000Z | r5y0ej | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Stuck in an Infinite Loop | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5y0ej/stuck_in_an_infinite_loop/ |
Positive-Coyote9140 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:29:55.000Z | r5xyo5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First ADHD Appointment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xyo5/first_adhd_appointment/ |
music-feeds-my-soul | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:29:22.000Z | r5xy8l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Selling Elvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xy8l/selling_elvanse/ |
annaquartz | Long story short, I need to get used to taking pills every day at 9am, very little leeway time afterwards. I'm getting a lung transplant soon, and if I don't take my morning meds on time my body could reject the lungs and well, it's basically a death sentence.
So wanting to get used to this new regimen, I've been setting my alarm at 8:45am to give me a little time to actually process the early morning before going to take my pills. Except I keep falling right back asleep!
I can't be on any ADHD stimulant medication because of my current medical condition that effects my lungs and heart. So any advise is VERY much appreciated. | 2021-11-30T21:28:58.000Z | r5xxxh | 12 | 3 | ADHD | How Do You Get Out Of Bed? Help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xxxh/how_do_you_get_out_of_bed_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:28:46.000Z | r5xxqm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Sharing my Cerebral experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xxqm/sharing_my_cerebral_experience/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:27:22.000Z | r5xwom | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD has screwed me big time on a test | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xwom/adhd_has_screwed_me_big_time_on_a_test/ |
Odd_Ad8320 | Hello my fellow survivors,
I am visiting this channel every day, but have not posted much. Every day I have read about struggles, successes, motivational posts, tips and tricks and few times I really wanted to post, but even after writing my post, I have deleted it and never sent.
Today is different. A month ago I made a big decision that have caused massive change in my life and I would love to share it with you. A month ago my friend called me and asked me to try something that will help me with my anxiety. I laughed it off, but after few minutes on the phone I had to promise him to try it. He was talking about The Win Hof method and how it resolved his horrible migraines.
I have started practicing it for first time next day after I got back from work. I was tired - that's when my anxiety and frustration making me a nasty person, all the chemicals in my body react the way they want, stomach with massive stones inside, may head is running 200mph and I can't concentrate on anything. On the first try, breathing technique helped me calm and cold shower helped me release a bit of stress.
After one month of practice, once in the morning and second time in the evening, I had not felt tired a one day this week, I feel a lot more balanced person, I'm still weird myself, but it does feel better.
I wanted to share, because I have to share it, I love you people for being with me when I felt worst. I hope it will help at least to someone as it helped to me.
Thank you all
Luka | 2021-11-30T21:24:31.000Z | r5xucs | 1 | 2 | ADHD | TWHM and ADHD and HOPE | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xucs/twhm_and_adhd_and_hope/ |
jfenbaz | So I have had an order at coffee shops for the last couple years and now
I’m over it which means my brain is like what is our reward for getting out of bed? The same coffee? No thanks. I thought about trying to switch it up with a Nespresso (idk save some money, it’s easy) but idk if it’s worth it so I need your help. | 2021-11-30T21:24:12.000Z | r5xu3c | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Coffee help?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xu3c/coffee_help/ |
Wayward_Compass | Does anyone have any experience treating their kids with Guanfacine? My daughter is going through a really tough time right now, mostly situational, but she has been asking me to get her meds for her ADHD. She has a cycle of acting out/loudly, then getting called out on it and spiraling through a cycle of extreme self-consciousness, then self-hatred, then gets boisterous again.
She was also diagnosed with anxiety disorder, so her doc wants to try an ADHD med that doesn't exacerbate that. I am just wondering if anyone has had any success with this drug, or if anyone has any advice for me as a worried mom with a daughter in crisis? | 2021-11-30T21:23:24.000Z | r5xtgk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Guanfacine for a 14 year old with anxiety? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xtgk/guanfacine_for_a_14_year_old_with_anxiety/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:21:28.000Z | r5xrwy | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I was going to post in r/rant but I need post in a more empathetic environment. This has got to be the difficult year I’ve experienced. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xrwy/i_was_going_to_post_in_rrant_but_i_need_post_in_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:19:43.000Z | r5xqh5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Strattera makes me even more inattentive? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xqh5/strattera_makes_me_even_more_inattentive/ |
w_nordqvist | Last week I started my first ever real job, it's great considering I don't have any actual experience in this field. However, I can't help feeling like everything's become very repetitive.
Here's what a typical day looks like:
• wake up: usually 6 or 6:30 am
• eat (if there's time & I feel like it)
• shower (every morning)
• commute to work ( approx. 1h)
• work between 9am & 4pm
• commute back home (approx. 1h)
• cook dinner, eat & do dishes (approx. 3h)
• shower again
• sleep for 6h or less..
• Repeat.
I'm getting slightly tired of this, it's probably just going to get worse when I start working for 8 full hours as of right now I'm in training for three more days. Meaning I'm beginning to work full time next week.
It all just feels so repetitive, meaningless and boring I rarely have time to myself and if I happen to have any time over I feel guilty because "I should probably be doing something more productive" Please tell me this gets better as I get used to all this.. How do you guys manage work & personal life? Do you have any time over for hobbies whatsoever? | 2021-11-30T21:15:59.000Z | r5xnfi | 7 | 4 | ADHD | How do you balance work & your personal life? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xnfi/how_do_you_balance_work_your_personal_life/ |
Reasonable-Tear3209 | I am so sad today. I just feel like I'm defective. I am constantly trying so so hard to function in society but the minute I think I have finally gotten the hang of things I destroy them. When I was a kid I was constantly told how talented I was and that I could do anything I put my mind to. Now I literally refuse to do anything remotely difficult. Medication is so wishy washy for me. I was on vyvanse and that was working for a few months until it just freaking stopped. My body is super sensitive to stimulants so when i tried to increase i literally felt like I was going insane. Trying concerta now, so far so meh. I just feel like its so unfair to constantly be held to these neurotypical standards. I am a 20 yr old girl who was diagnosed just this year. It literally feels like I have this invisible struggle that nobody believed me about just because i was smart. Thanks to that now Im completely dysfunctional so where is smart gonna get me anyway? Please tell me it gets better, im beginning to feel hopeless | 2021-11-30T21:15:54.000Z | r5xnd5 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I'm so sad | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xnd5/im_so_sad/ |
CouldBeDreaming | I use lists to help me function, and I always have. I have multiple lists of unrelated items. They include groceries. I also have a separate grocery list. Sometimes, I get song lyrics, and slap them on the list. It’s like a brain dump, basically. Catch all. I keep old lists. I also have lists of lists, thanks to my notes app. I have handwritten lists, on scraps, in notebooks, and on the backs of envelopes. I used to list my homework, on the back of my hand. I have a couple piles of things, tucked into corners, with lists, buried inside. There’s a system. If I need it, I’ll find it. Lol.
Are you a list person, or do you have another method? | 2021-11-30T21:13:13.000Z | r5xl80 | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Lists, anyone? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xl80/lists_anyone/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:11:09.000Z | r5xji4 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Can't take medication due to help problems. What do I do now? I desperately need some advice, please. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xji4/cant_take_medication_due_to_help_problems_what_do/ |
klughless | I couldn't untie my pants.
I was having a horrible day at work and my brain was running on all cylinders, and I just wanted a break because I could feel my brain getting too overwhelmed, and then no one could get free to get me to break, and when I finally got my break and went to the bathroom, I ended up knotting the tie in my pants, and I started crying.
How about you? | 2021-11-30T21:10:50.000Z | r5xj9d | 5 | 2 | ADHD | What made you break today? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xj9d/what_made_you_break_today/ |
spiritsandsuch | Meds have never really worked well for me. I finally found one that worked for me (even if they make me throw up) and I find that I can only focus on the tasks I WANT to do (writing, reading, working on personal projects) instead of the actual schoolwork I need to get done.
Does anyone else feel this way/any tips to combat it? | 2021-11-30T21:09:16.000Z | r5xhyn | 3 | 9 | ADHD | ADHD meds make me focus on the wrong things | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xhyn/adhd_meds_make_me_focus_on_the_wrong_things/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:07:55.000Z | r5xgxs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Due to health problems, I will not be able to continue taking the medication for a while. It won't be forever, just while we investigate and do some tests. What can I do in the meantime? Please give me advice that works for you. Habits, supplements, food, tricks...Thank you all. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xgxs/due_to_health_problems_i_will_not_be_able_to/ |
MistyNightmares2 | I think I have ADHD, the disability support at my university thinks I have ADHD but in my country the wait list to get diagnosed is huge and I can't afford a private assessment to get an official diagnosis. This means I can't access any medical or educational help.
I started my PhD in September and all I've managed to do since then is send some emails. That's it.
In the past few weeks I've had surgery and since then I haven't been able to do anything. I can't bring myself to clean. I can't bring myself to cook and eat healthily which is important for my recovery and losing weight would help my health condition. I can't work, I can't even make a to do list to try and organise/prioritise the things I need to do. It's like my mind just won't let me and it's so frustrating I just cry and want to scream. I have dealines for funding coming up and if I don't get this funding I probably won't be able to continue my course. Usually deadline pressure kicks me into action but not this time, I just feel paralysed and the more I don't do things, the more stressed I get and the more I feel I can't do the things.
I don't know what to do, I feel all this pent up energy and I have all the want to do the things but I just can't and I don't know why.
Just a vent, don't know what I expect out of this but talking to people irl hasn't helped. | 2021-11-30T21:07:42.000Z | r5xgs2 | 2 | 6 | ADHD | I feel like my life is falling apart. It's like my brain is broken. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xgs2/i_feel_like_my_life_is_falling_apart_its_like_my/ |
Rollerskates510 | I’m in the south east and have been referred to psychiatry UK, I’ve filled out all the forms they sent me and now I’m waiting, but there’s a section that says about invoices and appointments, and now I’m wondering if
A) I have to pay anything for this diagnosis, because I went through my gp and they referred me here and I really don’t want to have to pay lots of money as I thought it would be on the nhs, that’s why I didn’t go private out of choice
B) how do I actually start to get somewhere with the diagnosis, forms are completed, what happened now? Why can’t my gp just diagnose me rather than going through what seems like months and I haven’t even got anywhere yet
Anyone in the uk that has recent experience please share! | 2021-11-30T21:04:24.000Z | r5xe4g | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How does getting diagnosed work in the UK? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xe4g/how_does_getting_diagnosed_work_in_the_uk/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:02:57.000Z | r5xcy6 | 14 | 5 | ADHD | Question about constant suicidal thoughts while on Concerta XL / Bupropion | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xcy6/question_about_constant_suicidal_thoughts_while/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T21:02:48.000Z | r5xctq | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Busy mind good? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xctq/busy_mind_good/ |
caiyzik | Mine is not being able to get out of bed to go do my boring but EXTREMELY important tasks at work. There's a heavy depression element there too, but I'm honestly shocked that it had been so hard for me to fix it. I was gonna ask a "anybody else do x" question, but I thought this was more interesting. | 2021-11-30T21:00:54.000Z | r5xb7v | 7 | 5 | ADHD | What is the biggest problem that ADHD has caused you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xb7v/what_is_the_biggest_problem_that_adhd_has_caused/ |
frostydreamsandwish | I'm 24 and exhausted from constantly trying to stay vigilant and responsible. Yesterday, within minutes of waking up, my mom fussed at me for setting up the Christmas tree too close to the sofa (which she said could possibly set a fire) and not having her favorite shirts washed (and saying that I shouldn't handle the laundry anymore because I'll leave clothes piled up "for half a year"). Even though I took care of both the second I got home, she then got on my case about not finding a new hairdresser to give me a professionally braided hairstyle (which I misunderstood, at first, as her saying we'd ask our usual hairdresser about giving me a professionally braided hairstyle). I guess mom finally had enough of me because she said "Girl, what are you gonna do if something happens to me? I swear, if I weren't around...shit. I know you have ADD or whatever, but you ain't crazy!"
And I know that if I said anything back, she'd mock me, say she was just joking, or that I'm being too sensitive, or say I'm making her walk on eggshells. But even if she was joking, she pointed out things that I stress about every minute of my life.
I hate that even when I push myself and do my best, it's still not enough. I'm 24 without a job or license because my mental illnesses kept getting in the way. I have 2 years left until my mom retires.
And I've always been paranoid about something happening my mom because she's my only family left aside from my abusive aunt. | 2021-11-30T21:00:39.000Z | r5xb0u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | "What are you gonna do without me?" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xb0u/what_are_you_gonna_do_without_me/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T21:00:31.000Z | r5xawl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone had constant unending suicidal thoughts taking concerta? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xawl/has_anyone_had_constant_unending_suicidal/ |
Szabi90000 | This might not be the most serious question, but it is kinda serious for me, because watching livestreams is up there with my favourite pastimes, and I hate that I've become totally deatached from a community I've been a part of for years now (I watch a somewhat big network of content creators, with a nice community).
The post might be a bit rambly, because this is probably the first time I've expressed concern over this, so
**TL;DR:**
**My ADHD has probably gotten worse, I've started finding it harder to focus on long livestreams, and I can't even get twitch to send me notifications on my phone, so I'm totally lost. Is there a good way to keep track of livestreams, or just some nice activity I could do, to preserve my focus while watching?**
First of all, planning is hard. I actively follow, and watch like over a dozen streamers (or I would, in a perfect world). They all have their own sechedules, and they all have something I'm interested in. But it's just totally chaotic. I find it nearly impossible to keep track of all these different timetables, and it's actually becoming worse. There's this big charity event every decenber that I like watching, and I simply forgot about it. Like it never existed. Now I'm going to miss the one stream I was looking forward to all year because I just forgot to plan for it, and I have work that afternoon.
One thing that made things a bit easier for me is notifications, but I can't get twitch to send me those anymore, so I don't even know when to watch the stream. I have to manually keep track.
Even if I start watching, I just can't focus my attention on the stream for 3+ hours. Even when I was actively tuning in to streams, I was fidgeting, and looking at my phone all the time, but at least I had somewhat listened. Now I can barely stick around.
Do you guys have any ideas? I guess I can't really make myself focus on something, but if I had something that would very intrusively remind me about the streams I'd like to watch, that would be a good start too. | 2021-11-30T20:59:44.000Z | r5xa4u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you guys watch Livestreams? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xa4u/how_do_you_guys_watch_livestreams/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:59:34.000Z | r5xa00 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Due to health problems I can no longer take my medication. What can I do? My biggest problem is attention. Give me some advice that works for you, habits, diet, supplements.... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5xa00/due_to_health_problems_i_can_no_longer_take_my/ |
Duflins | A little backstory, I was diagnosed ADHD-C back in May of this year and started therapy and medication. My sister and I suspect that my 8 year old nephew is ADHD-C as well.
Both my wife and sister have brought up that me an my nephew do this eye fluttering thing whenever we are over stimulated. They say that we halfway shut our eyes and then our lids flutter rapidly. Usually during a conversation or in a loud environment. My sister even said that she thought it was just me revealing that I’m “over a conversation” like doing a sarcastic eye roll type thing. Until she had my nephew and realized he does it too.
Is this common? Anyone else have any experience or input with this? | 2021-11-30T20:58:47.000Z | r5x9ew | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Overstimulated Eye Flutter | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x9ew/overstimulated_eye_flutter/ |
jkern441 | I’m in Minnesota and they require this. But anyways, I know they check levels to see if you aren’t taking it or are abusing it.
I haven’t taken my script the past few days until now. I don’t take it if I’m not at work, I had Saturday Sunday and Monday off.
So I took it today, I’ll take it tomorrow and Thursday morning before my appointment.
Is three days of using it enough to suffice the results she wants to see?
I don’t know anything about amphetamine levels or how many days this will need to give her the results she wants to see. | 2021-11-30T20:58:12.000Z | r5x8yw | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Questions about my upcoming Vyvanse urine test I have to take. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x8yw/questions_about_my_upcoming_vyvanse_urine_test_i/ |
Slugsmcgruff | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:56:54.000Z | r5x7x7 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | What are some tips to get better sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x7x7/what_are_some_tips_to_get_better_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:55:25.000Z | r5x6s2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Due to health problems I can no longer take the medication, what can I do to keep it working? My biggest problem is attention. Please, give some advice that works for you. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x6s2/due_to_health_problems_i_can_no_longer_take_the/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:54:09.000Z | r5x5rp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do y'all think of taking meds while sick? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x5rp/what_do_yall_think_of_taking_meds_while_sick/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:53:27.000Z | r5x58b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and eating disorders | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x58b/adhd_and_eating_disorders/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:53:04.000Z | r5x4x8 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Having a lot of difficulty with Adderall becoming ineffective | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x4x8/having_a_lot_of_difficulty_with_adderall_becoming/ |
osmosisvibes | I was recently diagnosed at 23 with adhd-combined and went to the psychiatrist yesterday to pursue medication. He put me on Ritalin 18mg extended release and said we would have a follow up in 30 days.
I took my first pill this morning (7:40) after eating breakfast and maybe felt some difference for about an hour and a half. Just slightly motivated to go do my work and get started for the day. Also noticed I felt less fidgety but idk if this was all just a placebo effect. I know it’s a low dose and it’s common to not feel anything with this dosage. So my question is, when should I call the psychiatrist and let him know I’m not feeling much from it? I was thinking maybe a week if I see no change but idk if this would be too soon but waiting 30 days seems too long? I’ve never dealt with meds and a psychiatrist before so I’m a little clueless on the process to finding the right dosage | 2021-11-30T20:52:11.000Z | r5x48h | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Started Ritalin and I have some questions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x48h/started_ritalin_and_i_have_some_questions/ |
Adaneth | Topic: making lists that get out of hand and make NO SENSE.
Then starting a new list that is better...
Halfway, it's too messy again, so starting a mindmap...
Or trying to use an app...
No, on actual paper...
No, on my phone...
I bet you all know what I mean. The "didn't you write down your schoolwork" teacher asks, and you did but cannot remember where. Or you can't remember if you did. Or, you did but didn't remember anyway.
Oh the joy, when you discover your perfect "system" for doing a certain type of notes. However, when I need a NEW system for something new I'm pretty fucked. So hard to actually plan what I planned to plan.
Any favourite apps? Other systems? Anyone ever made an RL achievement list work?? I'd love to keep one haha | 2021-11-30T20:52:11.000Z | r5x48c | 1 | 9 | ADHD | "Just make a list" - Well, I've made 3 already! I think | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x48c/just_make_a_list_well_ive_made_3_already_i_think/ |
Gnarbachy | Hey weirdos. So I've been unemployed for 3 months by choice. It's time to get back to work but I was looking for advice.
My sleep schedule has drastically shifted from the normal 8-5 workplace schedule and I'm lacking motivation to work for anyone else or even for myself.
Have you any tried and true ideas to help me get back on my feet and realign with a schedule of the normal humans?
When it comes time to get out of bed it's almost Impossible too. Suggestions? | 2021-11-30T20:49:49.000Z | r5x2co | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do you get back to routine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5x2co/how_do_you_get_back_to_routine/ |
MenuTime5231 | Im seeing my old negative habits coming back. I'm snapping at coworkers albeit they are deserving it's just that it's one those things I haven't had the same patience about. I'm negatively future projecting "I just know that when I finally get a day off on friday this that I'll have to come in anyway and not really get a day off" .
The work I'm doing is mediocre. I get tired of doing the same ole thing that isn't really doing anything but keeping us occupied. My capacity for rude people, stupidity is zilch. I find myself talk negatively more like I was doing in my worse times.
I'm in therapy, I meditate daily, and recently experienced a tough loss so I know depression is seeping up. It's dangerous for me to stay in this place | 2021-11-30T20:45:20.000Z | r5wysj | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I feel like I'm burning out but not the easiest time to take time off. What are ways to combat this in my current situation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wysj/i_feel_like_im_burning_out_but_not_the_easiest/ |
Kryptic4l | Just when I think im in control, I do something completely stupid. We have a few critical measurements to do, and I managed to fuck one up. That should never happen. The more I fuck up, the more I lose confidence, the less confidence the more my mind shuts off.
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Just frustrated as i can never feel good for an amount of time, as it seems when i start to relax i fuck up more | 2021-11-30T20:45:05.000Z | r5wyld | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Messed up bad at work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wyld/messed_up_bad_at_work/ |
The-Psych0naut | I’ve had an ADHD diagnosis and been medicated for over 10 years now. I’ve always had issues falling asleep and waking up, but recently a new issue has started.
While I’m asleep, my mind continues racing. It’s like my ADHD was just given an energy drink too, I’m not conscious so I have no control over the disjointed jumble of random thoughts.
Sometimes my mind just jumps around randomly, other times it gets stuck in a “loop” where it continually repeats the same train of thought or connected ideas. Despite getting a full 7-8 hours of rest I wake up with a headache and feel tired/foggy the rest of the day.
Other times I fall asleep and everything pretty much goes black. I wake up feeling rested with no memory of dreams or thought patterns of any kind.
I can’t take sleeping pills either because while they help they also make it incredibly hard to get myself up in the morning which is a problem for work.
What I’m wondering is if anyone else struggles with this? It isn’t like those late night thoughts that keep you awake, either. What I’m experiencing is something else, and I’m not sure what it is. Or what to do to improve my sleep quality. | 2021-11-30T20:43:01.000Z | r5wwyp | 2 | 2 | ADHD | My brain won’t shut up when I’m sleeping | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wwyp/my_brain_wont_shut_up_when_im_sleeping/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:41:19.000Z | r5wvii | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Was shut down about being extremely distracted by my mother | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wvii/was_shut_down_about_being_extremely_distracted_by/ |
PsychoAwkGirl | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:40:50.000Z | r5wv3c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has this ever happened to you? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wv3c/has_this_ever_happened_to_you/ |
jkern441 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:40:46.000Z | r5wv1c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Have a urine test to check my Vyvanse levels on Thursday but didn’t take it Saturday, Sunday, or Monday because I wasn’t working. If I take it today and tomorrow will my levels be okay? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wv1c/have_a_urine_test_to_check_my_vyvanse_levels_on/ |
deep-space-man | I moved during the pandemic. I was banking on meeting people in my college classes, but they are all remote and nobody else interacts more than the minimum amount they need to. I know you are *supposed* to find a hobby/activity to meet people in this kind of situation, but I know that anything I'm not 100% invested in will feel like a chore and will be painful to keep interested in and attend consistently. This is a somewhat rural area, and I'm kind of a homebody, so every activity I have seen seems off-putting. Also, there is a big demographic gap right on my age group; few people my age seem to live here. Should I try for unsolicited introductions with random classmates online? Force myself to join some club even though I know I'm going to hate it? I feel really lost and frustrated with myself. Everyone tells me to do the hobby/activity route. Is there a way to approach something like that like a normal person? | 2021-11-30T20:40:10.000Z | r5wuig | 1 | 5 | ADHD | How am I supposed to meet people if I can't stand new activities I'm not 100% into? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wuig/how_am_i_supposed_to_meet_people_if_i_cant_stand/ |
Mennox_ | Recently I've been really considering whether or not I want to get tested for ADHD-I. I am 26M and I’ve always had a hard time with short term memory, procrastination, tidying en and staying focused amongst other things. It has gotten to a point that I seriously think I have ADHD, but I am what I gain from a diagnosis.
So what made you seek out a diagnosis? | 2021-11-30T20:37:49.000Z | r5wsn8 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What made you seek out a diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wsn8/what_made_you_seek_out_a_diagnosis/ |
softcroissantbutter | I want to scream it from the rooftops I'm so happy. After a really bad few weeks depression-wise and all things ADHD-wise, I turned it on for a crucial 30 mins. Within those 30 mins, I impressed the HR person enough for her to move me on to the second (out of 4 steps) of the interview process. I now need to spend the next 48 hours prepping like no one's business so that I am over-prepared for Thursday morning. Even if I don't make it past Thursday, the fact that I made it this far is amazing. | 2021-11-30T20:36:32.000Z | r5wrly | 1 | 6 | ADHD | I just nailed a phone interview!!! | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wrly/i_just_nailed_a_phone_interview/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:36:08.000Z | r5wr9g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I hate having to prove that I actually have ADD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wr9g/i_hate_having_to_prove_that_i_actually_have_add/ |
EcoRavenshaw | Whenever I take melatonin it either doesn’t help me sleep at all or makes me trip my face off (if I take a lot). Which it shouldn’t do because it’s natural to the human body. I’ve tried many different doses small and large and have decided to just not use it anymore because it’s either useless or fuckin terrible. I’m wondering if this is an ADHD thing? What is your experience with ADHD and melatonin? | 2021-11-30T20:33:13.000Z | r5wov3 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Melatonin and adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wov3/melatonin_and_adhd/ |
theang | I have this bad habit of thinking if I'm doing laundry, I need to wash everything I own at the same time. I don't have my own washer and dryer but there is one close to where I live.
Today, I decided that for once, it didn't matter if I washed all the laundry, that it was ok to wash what I need and worry about the rest another day. So now I'm waiting on the machines with my multiple alarms set on my phone so I don't get bored and forget, lol. | 2021-11-30T20:32:12.000Z | r5wo00 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Finally did laundry! | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wo00/finally_did_laundry/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:31:44.000Z | r5wnme | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm thinking about wiring a novel about someone with adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wnme/im_thinking_about_wiring_a_novel_about_someone/ |
Gold_Discussion_7297 | I don't know if I have ADHD yet, I'm waiting to get assessed. Skipping school has been a major issue for me since 5th grade. It has pretty much ruined my life, but I can't stop doing it. Could this be ADHD-related? It is very hard for me to do things I don't enjoy in general. Even when they are really important, like school. This has pretty much been the main problem in my life for 6 years. I know it's ruining my life and making me unhappy, but I can't get myself to go to school. This was at its worst in middle school, and I became depressed and extremely socially anxious. I got described antidepressants, and they worked for maybe 2 weeks, then things went back to how they were before. I'm not as depressed or socially anxious now, but I'm still skipping school and struggling with the same issues. Can any of you relate to this?
TL;DR: Could skipping school be caused by ADHD? | 2021-11-30T20:28:08.000Z | r5wkqe | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Skipping school | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wkqe/skipping_school/ |
asdThroAway | I work for a really large bank (Fortune 100-level). We recently got a new CEO who wants us to be a "face to face" company, so he wants everyone to work in an office for a few days a week.
Because of how my ADHD and ASD work together, I get super uncomfortable and distracted around others, and have a really hard time working in an office. I've been doing my job at home for about 6 years now, and my manager has no issues with me working from home, but the company recently changed it's WFH policy to need an official medical exception now.
So I started that process (my therapist recommends work from home also) and it's really giving me a bad feeling. I talked to HR, and the only way to get a medical exception is to authorize my company to directly talk to my therapist to work out the recommediations, and it sounds like this whole process just happens without me. They sent me a medical release to sign that says they are allowed to talk to the therapist for 1 year for information "related to my job responsibilities, performance impacts, and workplace accomidations".
I said that seems super far reaching and didn't feel comfortable with it, but it seems like the only way.
Is this normal? My therapist seemed to think there'd just be a form to fill out he could send to them. | 2021-11-30T20:27:28.000Z | r5wk7t | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Work from home accomidations - is a medical release normal? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wk7t/work_from_home_accomidations_is_a_medical_release/ |
rondonjohnald | [removed] | 2021-11-30T20:26:46.000Z | r5wjnz | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Had it all my life and just wanted to share how I turned it around | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wjnz/had_it_all_my_life_and_just_wanted_to_share_how_i/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:23:19.000Z | r5wgyx | 5 | 1 | ADHD | How Can I be a Supportive Brother? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wgyx/how_can_i_be_a_supportive_brother/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T20:22:44.000Z | r5wgjd | 18 | 22 | ADHD | I’ve had the same song stuck in my head for 2 weeks. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wgjd/ive_had_the_same_song_stuck_in_my_head_for_2_weeks/ |
thick_mochi | My best friend, who has ADHD (I do too) has a very hard time with cleaning. She can not keep her appartement in order, it's always messy, there's food rotting, sticky stuff on the floor, and we just don't know what to do anymore. She is very ashamed of her mess, we try to be accepting and help as much as possible, but a week later the house is even worse than before the whole cleaning process.
What are your advices for this situation? | 2021-11-30T20:21:11.000Z | r5wf9p | 65 | 65 | ADHD | How to help someone with ADHD to clean? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wf9p/how_to_help_someone_with_adhd_to_clean/ |
FLY-KAISON | Biggest challenge is I want to do everything but I get so overwhelmed with the thought of what I could do I don’t do anything as fully as I want to. Even if I make a schedule for myself I get bored and drop it. How do you guys handle personal schedules, goals and is there something that can help me really focus and stick to what I want to accomplish | 2021-11-30T20:20:11.000Z | r5wefs | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do you handle personal schedules and balance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wefs/how_do_you_handle_personal_schedules_and_balance/ |
SimplySeda | I notice that after my weekend breaks from my meds, on the first day I feel them a little more. Part of that includes processing all my thoughts (as fast as they can sometimes come) and whereas before, w/o my meds I felt like a backed-up computer with the fan running and all that, yknow? All this junk trying to get through at once?
Now I feel like a new comp that’s processing things as they come but apparently I’m just saying much more now and at a faster rate since it’s actually getting out… does anyone else feel this way? Or fear being annoying because of it ? | 2021-11-30T20:17:16.000Z | r5wc0d | 3 | 7 | ADHD | Do you “talk more” on your meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5wc0d/do_you_talk_more_on_your_meds/ |
anaveragejoy | I started Vyvanse a little over a year ago. While it's completely changed my life for the better, (started back in school, got an internship, got my own place) I'm starting to think it's beginning to have a negative affect on me. When it wears off in the afternoons, I get a sinking feeling in my stomach and chest almost like impending doom. I can get really irritable and depressed, and no longer have energy to go out in the evenings or do things I usually enjoy. I used to really enjoy being social, but now I dread social events in the evenings when my meds wear off.
I'm wondering if anyone else experience this, and if so, how do you deal with it? It's getting to the point where I'm considering tapering off completely, but I feel really useless without it. | 2021-11-30T20:11:05.000Z | r5w6yz | 5 | 2 | ADHD | How do you deal with afternoons? Especially in regards to medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5w6yz/how_do_you_deal_with_afternoons_especially_in/ |
[deleted] | I had been super annoyed the past couple hours for no reason at all. It started when a call that I knew was going to be 30 minutes long turned into a 75 minutes call, and I just could not quit. Began to get annoyed, restless, had to hop onto another call, manage work in between. And then it all just came out of my eyes. Still no reason at all. I could be PMSing, but does this happen to y'all? | 2021-11-30T20:09:55.000Z | r5w60w | 8 | 18 | ADHD | Do you ever find yourself super annoyed only to cry at the end? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5w60w/do_you_ever_find_yourself_super_annoyed_only_to/ |
NatrenSR1 | Even with medication it’s a struggle to keep consistent focus on doing productive things. It’s the final week of college classes for the semester and I’m in serious crunch mode trying to get all of my big assignments (along with other late assignments from throughout the semester) turned in by the 7th.
The thing is, every time I finally manage to settle down and get into the right headspace to focus on my work my parents interrupt me and make me do something around the house for them. So I’ll stop working and then spend an hour struggling through whatever it is they’re asking me to do, and when I’m finally able to get back to my work that productive headspace that I was in is gone.
It’s so fucking frustrating. I’ve tried explaining to my family how difficult it is for me to maintain focus but they make no effort to be understanding or accommodating. They’ve made it very clear since I got diagnosed that they dont think me having ADHD is a good excuse for having trouble with stuff like this. As far as they’re concerned I just need to “buckle down and do it” whenever I’m struggling to finish something, and I’m starting to worry that I really am just being fucking stupid about it and that the amount of effort I’m putting in isn’t enough. I feel like I’m trying hard but I don’t know anymore.
Is it normal to have focus issues like this or is this just a dumbass me thing that I need to get over? I feel like I’m going insane | 2021-11-30T20:01:53.000Z | r5vzf6 | 29 | 81 | ADHD | Am I weird for not being able to just force myself to do things? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5vzf6/am_i_weird_for_not_being_able_to_just_force/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T19:58:49.000Z | r5vwpx | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Is there hope? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5vwpx/is_there_hope/ |
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