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SignificantPomelo | I'm having a really hard time right now. I got a psychological assessment to confirm an ADHD diagnosis, and they said I don't have ADHD. The assessment says all my ADHD-ish symptoms must just be my anxiety and/or "just your personality". Part of the assessment was an IQ test, and I had a wild swing between language and processing IQ subtests, so I think the idea is that that might be part of what I'm dealing with too -- but lower processing score was still in the average range so I'm not impaired in any way. I can get into the details of the assessment if anyone's interested.
My therapist says the assessment is the "gold standard" for ADHD diagnosis, and as such she agrees with it. She's the one who originally suggested I might have ADHD, but then sort of backpedalled after a while, saying that she thought I just have anxiety "which can be very distracting and can mimic ADHD". My psychiatrist says I have ADHD and that I have a number of ADHD symptoms that are not on the list of things that anxiety can mimic, but none of the meds I've tried have worked out for me. (Vyvanse and Strattera did have some positive effects but I wasn't able to tolerate the side effects.) But before I saw her, I saw a different psychiatrist who said I can't have ADHD because I'm too high performing.
People who say I have ADHD: 1 psychiatrist, me, my friends. People who say it's just anxiety: 1 psychiatrist, 1 therapist, 1 grad student (who did my assessment), and her advisor (a licensed clinician). I'm a 41 yo woman and my initial diagnosis was only a couple of years ago. I was a "gifted" kid and none of the adults in my life saw any hint of ADHD because it was the 80s and girls didn't have ADHD in the 80s. I feel like I'm one of those "not classic ADHD so I flew under the radar for decades" cases.
Anyway, the un-diagnosis is really not sitting right with me. Being told that I don't have ADHD, that it's all just have anxiety, feels a lot like "you're just a hysterical woman, suck it up and meditate more and you'll be fine". I definitely have anxiety, no question. But it really upsets me to go back to a life where all my ADHD-ish symptoms are personality flaws. That's the mindset I lived with for my first 39 years, and it's not a happy place. Things like terrible procrastination, cuticle chewing & skin picking, falling asleep when bored, low frustration tolerance, bad emotional regulation, a house filled with clutter, being unable to stick with boring tasks, unable to deal with delayed gratification, constantly interrupting in conversation, etc. The list is really long and I hate to think it's just my personality or whatever.
Have any of you faced this problem? Being told you're just anxious? What do I do? Should I try to find a new therapist or something, someone who's more on board with a diagnosis I feel is right? At this point I have such a large number of credentialed professionals who've told me I don't have it that it feels wrong to disregard their expertise...
UPDATE 12/15/21: I saw my psychiatrist today, the one who originally diagnosed me with ADHD. We re-did the Barclays assessment and she asked me questions about my challenges around initiation, boredom, having a hard time sticking with difficult things, distraction, and hyperfocus. She reiterated that she thinks I have ADHD. She has a whole list of reasons why based on what I've said, and none of them are things that can be quantified in some sort of cognitive test. I also had a bunch of answers on the ADHD end of the spectrum on the Barclays assessment. But given that I haven't had much relief from ADHD meds (the side effects are intolerable) I'm going to focus on treating the anxiety and see where that gets me...
I've been thinking about all this a lot in the past month and it's still very confusing. Sometimes I feel like maybe I really am just lazy and I never learned how to do hard work because academics were so easy for me growing up, and I just need to buck up and try harder and stop being so damn lazy. On the one hand it feels kind of empowering (because I feel like I have the power to change it). But on the other hand I feel like I'm gaslighting myself and I really don't suck that much! I've noticed I can buckle down, do the work, and feel like "hey I can do this, I've got my shit together! I'm a real grownup"... that lasts for a day or two, or maybe even a week, and then the house of cards comes crashing down. I drop all the balls I've been juggling and start half-assing everything again. :/ | 2021-11-30T00:32:39.000Z | r5a25d | 13 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD vs. Anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5a25d/adhd_vs_anxiety/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T00:29:52.000Z | r59zyp | 320 | 1,594 | ADHD | You have no right to dump on amphetamine treatment for adhd if you consume caffeine | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59zyp/you_have_no_right_to_dump_on_amphetamine/ |
plantguy2312 | [removed] | 2021-11-30T00:29:18.000Z | r59zjl | 4 | 5 | ADHD | First day on adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59zjl/first_day_on_adderall/ |
YouNeedToMoveForward | I’ve known I’ve had ADHD my whole life but thought I’ve managed well without meds. Well, now coming to the realization that they would greatly benefit me, putting aside my pride to do things without any help. I’ve decided to go see my doctor and get started somewhere (hoping Vyvanse). The thing is, I’m working on weight gain and don’t want to lose my appetite/can’t afford to. I have tried ADHD meds once (vyvanse) a long time ago, when my friend offered me one of his 60 mg doses. It helped *tremendously*, I never felt so focused and well, able to function normally. The thing is, I had absolutely 0 appetite and lost like 4 pounds just from not eating that whole day and the next (stayed up all night). I tried eating a sandwich only, and the roof of my mouth burnt lol, it was painful. I know 60mg is a huge dose, and definitely amplified the side effects, but I was wondering how badly in general ADHD meds are going to suppress my appetite. Will being prescribed 5mg make me able to eat normally? | 2021-11-30T00:25:48.000Z | r59x1t | 8 | 1 | ADHD | How badly will ADHD meds reduce my appetite? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59x1t/how_badly_will_adhd_meds_reduce_my_appetite/ |
DrSenpai_PHD | I imagine it's a huge legal gray zone and is mildly shady, but I think its a neat idea. I don't get to waste $3 on a snack from a vending machine if I browse reddit between 11am and 8pm, for example.
You'd basically be setting it up so you can buy a bag of cheetos or save up to buy something cooler. Every paycheck your extra available income could be auto withdrawn into it, thus giving you that income in a controlled fashion.
Call it Procrastibank or something. | 2021-11-30T00:25:33.000Z | r59ww3 | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How about an app / bank that holds your money and automatically deposits some amount to a checking account if you don't procrastinate / browse reddit? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59ww3/how_about_an_app_bank_that_holds_your_money_and/ |
kfc-kallinn | I am 24 years old and I started taking ADHD medication 3 months ago. I have always experienced depression episodes all my life. I still experience these episodes since I’ve started taking my meds, so I’m wondering if it is related to ADHD. I am depressed for 1-3 months and happy for 1-2 months. I live in a country where it’s always dark so that might be a big factor.
Has anyone experienced this? And if so what has helped you improve your depression? | 2021-11-30T00:23:42.000Z | r59vi1 | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Depression comes and goes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59vi1/depression_comes_and_goes/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T00:23:26.000Z | r59vbq | 1 | 4 | ADHD | feeling hopeless and defeated. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59vbq/feeling_hopeless_and_defeated/ |
SecureCauliflower514 | Hi all. I was diagnose a few months back (I’m 24) and was due to start taking my medication (Ritalin prolonged release 18mg) two months ago. However I seem to just have this irrational fear and have stalled starting my titration until today.
I finally worked up the nerve to take my first dose today (yay!). However, I must’ve checked my blood pressure at least ten times because I felt so scared something would happen. It was fine every time but it didn’t stop me going back every time I felt a flutter. I was able to get a piece of work done I’ve been stalling on for weeks though!
Then, this evening before bed I thought I would test my blood pressure one last time. This time I got the symbol for irregular heart beat. Now I’m even more scared to take my dose tomorrow in case something is wrong…I did another test after and didn’t get the symbol again but I can’t stop thinking about it.
I guess what I’m looking for here is has anyone else had this initial anxiety? How did you get over it? Am I being irrational? I just feel like my life has gone quite wrong until now and this medication would really help. | 2021-11-30T00:20:35.000Z | r59t8r | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Medication Anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59t8r/medication_anxiety/ |
inquisitiveADHDdude | I have tried short-term therapy here and there at my university in both individual and group settings. It has been very helpful. I haven't been able to make time for the university sessions this semester because of my job. I need to start long-term therapy for both my ADHD and my anxiety. Because I feel like lately, they are getting worse and it is really affecting my relationship.
I am on two waitlists for providers I like in my area. However, every time I call someone and I'm told there's no room I just feel beat down and completely unmotivated to seek out therapy again. I think it'll be most beneficial if I can do some sort of telehealth thing. I feel I could really benefit from having a text thread with my provider. I've heard good things about Betterhelp but I simply cannot afford it.
I realize there is probably a better way to do this and maybe it's not allowed on here. I suppose I'll know if my post gets taken down but I could really use some help.
I need to find an online therapy option that is covered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of CO. (in the united states). I'm not sure why but every time I try to do research on this myself, I have a significantly hard time understanding what I'm looking at and I convince myself I don't need therapy that bad (which is incorrect). And when I call my insurance they don't seem to understand how to look for any online service.
I have been trying to seek out therapy now for about 3 months. I NEED HELP. I am very young and am not very savvy about healthcare or doctor stuff. I feel powerless since my brain shuts me down every time I try to help myself.
Please if someone is willing to help me or even has Blue Cross Blue Shield of CO themselves and found online therapy that was covered please share. Thank you so much if you read to the end. | 2021-11-30T00:20:05.000Z | r59svi | 6 | 2 | ADHD | My motivation isn't strong enough to find a therapist I can afford. HELP? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59svi/my_motivation_isnt_strong_enough_to_find_a/ |
createyourreal | Does anyone have experience with Mallinckro, a generic version of Adderall?
My pharmacy replaced my usual generic with this shit, and I literally can’t function. I’m convinced it’s all placebos. I did a quick google search and it seems I’m not alone, but every complaint was from 2018. I can’t seem to find anything recent, and the company looks allusive, too. It almost feels like a fake med. I have even taken to shaking each pill to see if there’s anything inside the capsule.
Adderall is a hard enough prescription to get filled in the first place, but now I’m at the beginning of the 30 days with this crap. The pharmacy won’t switch it out with a new prescription. By the time my doctor figured it out, I’m gonna need a new script anyway.
It’s so frustrating and I’m sick of the side effects. My head is short circuiting, it feels like it’s being mildly electrocuted every five minutes. Oh and my depression symptoms are very alive.
Has anyone heard of Mallinckro as a generic for Adderall? Why does this shit exist. | 2021-11-30T00:15:44.000Z | r59plv | 8 | 3 | ADHD | What are generic brands of adderall that work for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59plv/what_are_generic_brands_of_adderall_that_work_for/ |
chrisssgg | [removed] | 2021-11-30T00:15:34.000Z | r59phf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Smoke like a chimney | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59phf/smoke_like_a_chimney/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T00:14:20.000Z | r59ok1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have experience with Mallinckro, a generic version of Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59ok1/does_anyone_have_experience_with_mallinckro_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T00:13:40.000Z | r59o1s | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Switching Medications To Avoid Going Bald? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59o1s/switching_medications_to_avoid_going_bald/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-30T00:07:05.000Z | r59j7g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have experience with Mallinckro, a generic version of Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59j7g/does_anyone_have_experience_with_mallinckro_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-30T00:03:38.000Z | r59gjk | 6 | 14 | ADHD | Told my mom I might have ADHD and she dismissed it right away | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59gjk/told_my_mom_i_might_have_adhd_and_she_dismissed/ |
h3110sunshine | This has been going on for years now: a friend or family person messages, I don't reply straight away.
Months, years go by and I'm plagued by it. I can't keep many friendships around or count on a support network when things get bad because of it.
Anyone deals with this? It's getting to a point I have lost friends and most of my family is pissed off at me :( It's so annoying.
PS - I have trauma I'm working on and anxiety. | 2021-11-30T00:02:54.000Z | r59fzk | 51 | 235 | ADHD | Not replying to friends and family | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59fzk/not_replying_to_friends_and_family/ |
recipeOfCucumber | I've started taking Vyvanse 5 days ago and I have had no improvement in my focus and concentration. Actually I feel nothing at all. It's as if I didn't take anything. I'm on 30mg. Is it normal that I don't feel such dose? I'm thinking about asking my doctor to raise the dose, but I'm not sure if it would help. | 2021-11-30T00:01:42.000Z | r59f41 | 7 | 2 | ADHD | At what dose did you start feeling improved concentration on Vyvanse? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59f41/at_what_dose_did_you_start_feeling_improved/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:59:35.000Z | r59dcs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Add on to Vyvanse. Clonidine/bupropion/strattera | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59dcs/add_on_to_vyvanse_clonidinebupropionstrattera/ |
SquidNarks_ | I am going to California for 5 days, leaving early Wednesday morning for my flight. I’m more than excited to go and yesterday he asked me to get 4 loads of laundry done. Nothing else. I ran out of my meds and waiting for my script to get filled and I’ve been on meds for over a year, today I literally sat in my recliner watching bobs burgers and slept off and on getting one load of laundry done. He’s home now and now I’m kinda awake but it’s more forcing myself because I’ll feel guilty if I don’t get that laundry done. Why is it easier to get stuff done when someone is around? | 2021-11-29T23:59:20.000Z | r59d6j | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Unmotivated until my husband came home | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59d6j/unmotivated_until_my_husband_came_home/ |
123B4p | Hello I am a college student, these last 2 semesters got so bad with being able to concentrate (virtual classes) that I did not sign up for the current semester. However I plan to sign up for the Spring Semester of 2022, however my plan was to get help/ medication around now so than it can be easier to do well at school at the aimed time frame.
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Regarding the main topic, I filed early August and met with doctors in October, stating that I would like to go back and get some help for my ADHD symptoms and have them prescribe me medication, they've accepted my request and have told me to wait around a month for insurance to file everything and then basically give me the dates to meet my doctors. Behavioral doctors which they've told me there was a shortage of due to Covid?
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If you are wondering why I stopped taking my medication it was because they gave me very high dosages as a child and led me to suffer from malnutrition at the time (adderal I remember I forgot the other names, some other big pills), adding to that the high dosages led me to become very exhausted and tired throughout the day and really did not help me focus or maintain a good memory. I already told my doctors this with the most recent visit that I've mentioned. So they can work on better medication this time around.
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It's been two months since I've last heard from my doctors or insurance.. :/
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I don't know what to do, I have tried to get my mother to kinda help me since she helped me the first time as a kid, but she doesn't really care at all.. and other family members of mine think that ADHD is a joke and do not take it serious by any means. I am running out of time, and the accumulative stress of everything happening to me personally and around me is really taking a toll on my condition with the partnering of anxiety/panic attacks almost everyday. I feel like I'm just sliding into a pit of black tar.
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Should I try calling my insurance or my doctors?
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is there also any exercises/habits/ to take to reduce issues of concentration, procrastination, not being able to focus in the meantime? note I already go for hour long walks, drink non caffeinated green tea, my room is as clean as can be. although recently i have trouble sleeping the past 3-4 months.
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please do not remove I literally cannot ask anyone else in this serious manner. | 2021-11-29T23:58:29.000Z | r59cil | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I am getting back on medication after 6-7 years, and insurance and doctors are taking a very long time for me to get that help, any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59cil/i_am_getting_back_on_medication_after_67_years/ |
the_bean_can | I don't know how to organize this, so I'm going to just start typing. I'm currently 17 (I'll turn 18 in March), it's my senior year of high school, I'm having a mental crisis, and I don't know what to do anymore, so I'm going to post this on Reddit in the hope that I might somehow find something helpful.
For the last year or so I've been worried about what's going to happen to me after highschool. Now that I'm approaching the second semester of my senior year, I'm starting to realize how screwed I am.
Honestly I can barely wrap my head around the idea of having a job and fending for myself as an adult. I can barely handle things on my own now. It takes me hours and hours to finish simple homework assignments because I can't focus. I find myself literally staring at assignments for hours not getting anything done. To top it off I've been having these bizarre mood swings that are triggered at the drop of a hat. One second I'm on top of the world, super social, and really hyper. And then an hour later I'm having an anxiety attack because of a homework assignment or because I ran out of time to workout for the second day in a row. None of it makes sense but I can't control it. I've been having these anxiety attacks every few days recently and I hate it because my brain shuts down and I can't process anything that's happening.
I also feel horrible because of how much stress I'm putting my Mom through. She's so endlessly helpful and supportive but I still have the audacity to get pissed at her when I can't control myself.
I've had bad anxiety for as long as I can remember (maybe it is related to my ADHD) but the anxiety I've been having recently is worse than anything I've experienced before and I feel like I'm losing control. The only time I feel completely relaxed is when I'm spending time with friends.
I've been seeing an executive function coach since the beginning of the school year but I feel like it's going no where. I thought it was helping and I was getting more organized a few weeks into the school year but then as school got more intense it just kind of collapsed and I can't get myself to even try anymore. The only thing that's been even a little helpful recently is my Adderall prescription. I recently switched from 25 mg of Focalin to 15 mg of Adderall and it seems to be positively impacting my mood, but as soon as it wears off I'm fucked.
A few months ago I decided that I need to take a gap year. My plan is to get a job for the first 3-4 months, save up some money, and then travel and take some time to try to understand myself. The only problem with the plan is that I don't know if I'm going to have people to travel with. I don't want to travel by myself. I know that alot of people would probably love solo road trips but for me, it would be horribly boring and stressful to travel alone.
I know I want to go to college at some point but I don't know what I want career wise so I have no college plan. I desperately want to do something that makes me happy, but all that makes me happy right now is listening to music, working out, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors, none of which really lend themselves to a career path.
I get really anxious about posting anything on the internet so I'm going to post this quickly before I overthink it and decide not to. It's already way longer than I thought it would be.
Even if nobody reads this, it was nice to type out all the thoughts that have been racing around in my head | 2021-11-29T23:57:56.000Z | r59c3x | 2 | 3 | ADHD | My life is starting to go off the rails and I don't know what to do | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59c3x/my_life_is_starting_to_go_off_the_rails_and_i/ |
jellybelle12 | Im a US citizen thats looking into a school program that would have me living in the UK (Scotland) for 16 mos. Has anyone been through something like this before? How would I keep up on my Vyvanse prescription with it being a schedule II? Should I have some mail it from the US? Would I have to pay out of pocket? Would I even be able to get a doctor to prescribe me meds? | 2021-11-29T23:56:22.000Z | r59awr | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Getting Vyvanse while studying abroad | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59awr/getting_vyvanse_while_studying_abroad/ |
crystalpvnk | Hey! Newbie here, so I hope I'm doing this right.
I have recently been diagnosed with ADHD (combined subtype, not yet medicated) and was wondering if anybody else has experienced significant problems with brain fog. The best way I can describe it is my head feeling "foggy", and my anxiety makes this particular symptom a whole lot worse. I cannot have a conversation that flows as I have no clue what to say; I will stop dead or lose my train of thought whilst I'm talking to someone, which makes me look stupid. It feels like my mind is completely blank with no thoughts, yet when I'm by myself (catching the bus to work or lying in bed, for example) my thoughts are constantly racing. I also struggle with small talk as I feel like my brain does not work as quickly as other people's. It has now gotten to the point where I don't want to be around others as I don't want to embarrass myself with how slow and foggy my brain is—and to add insult to injury, I'm fully aware that this happens and will likely happen, yet there is nothing I can do about it! This has caused my self esteem to plummet even further and has definitely gotten worse as I've gotten older. This is not my only symptom, however; it is one of the more prominent ones I experience.
***TL;DR*** *Socialising is difficult for me as I feel like I'm living in a fog. Does anybody else relate to this, or have any advice?* | 2021-11-29T23:55:24.000Z | r59aa2 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Trying to understand my brain fog—any advice or similar experiences please? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r59aa2/trying_to_understand_my_brain_fogany_advice_or/ |
Strict-Republic-8518 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:53:35.000Z | r598xt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | does vyvanse cause a slight body high or is it just me ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r598xt/does_vyvanse_cause_a_slight_body_high_or_is_it/ |
ATLAS__88 | I'm not happy the whole week it's just wake up early as fuck and not feel well the whole morning cause of my adhd then I get to school and get picked on the whole morning and there's a bunch of work that stresses me out all day then I go to lunch and have no one to sit with then I finish up school and go home where then my mom will never stop yelling at me for what feels like anything she can find oh you dropped crumbs here you did this wrong you did that wrong then I go to bed and can't fall asleep until it gets to the point where I'm just staring at the ceiling until I get tired then repeat that 5x till the weekend then I get to the weekend and it's the same thing but just more time for my mom to yell at me I just don't feel happy and am wondering if you guys could give me tips on how to make it better | 2021-11-29T23:53:07.000Z | r598ln | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm not happy with my life and it feels like I'm in an endless cycle of it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r598ln/im_not_happy_with_my_life_and_it_feels_like_im_in/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:46:08.000Z | r593jf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody else experience the joy that is "brain fog"? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r593jf/does_anybody_else_experience_the_joy_that_is/ |
TarthenalToblakai | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:45:24.000Z | r5930k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Was cleaning and reorganizing today, and realized my cleaning "style" may be related to my ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5930k/was_cleaning_and_reorganizing_today_and_realized/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T23:40:48.000Z | r58zqg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Medication tolerance, self-gaslighting, and studying abroad with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58zqg/medication_tolerance_selfgaslighting_and_studying/ |
ididitforthekarma27 | Long story short, my ADHD was very emotionally draining and numbing at times. Starting my stimulants helped with a lot of my symptoms but about a month in, I feel like the emotional floodgates got smashed open.
I suppose I'm feeling like some mental clarity may just be bringing it all to the surface, but I'm also concerned it could be foreshadowing depression as a side effect.
Anyone else have something similar happen after starting their meds? 30M on Concerta if it helps | 2021-11-29T23:38:26.000Z | r58xxe | 2 | 1 | ADHD | A month into the meds, it feels like the emotional floodgates have opened up. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58xxe/a_month_into_the_meds_it_feels_like_the_emotional/ |
WanonymousX |
Hello everyone, I’m a male in my 20s and I have been experiencing this without any explanation. I’ve had a full blood workup, seen several doctors but I experience the following:
I don’t feel alive, everything feels dull and strange and I feel like a walking zombie. I never feel alert and I always feel very lethargic. Emotions are numbed and there is constant tingling all over my body
I also don’t feel mentally stable, there is this very annoying feeling in my head, I feel like something is eating my brain, I honesty don’t know how to describe it. I just feel very agitated, annoyed and restless. This is made worse when somebody else is present, for example a family member. I end up annoying them, yelling, making noise, move around, and just be very unpleasant in an attempt to get rid of the feeling in my head. This feeling is made much worse when I’m sleep deprived. | 2021-11-29T23:37:18.000Z | r58x2n | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Input on the following experience would be appreciated | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58x2n/input_on_the_following_experience_would_be/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T23:37:16.000Z | r58x1q | 1 | 14 | ADHD | Help and tips to cope with therapist passing away? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58x1q/help_and_tips_to_cope_with_therapist_passing_away/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:35:55.000Z | r58w0z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody experience this / have input | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58w0z/does_anybody_experience_this_have_input/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:35:45.000Z | r58vvk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The emotional floodgates opened after meds. Anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58vvk/the_emotional_floodgates_opened_after_meds_anyone/ |
NScaleTrainBoy | Hey everyone. Looking for advice.
I am a current college student of Architecture (M, 20), was diagnosed about 15 years ago, and i realized today that I'm struggling super hard to focus on tasks that seem small, whether they actually are or not. For example, I've been trying to work on a project that is due on Friday. It seems like a fairly easy project, but I'm not totally sure since I haven't been able to focus on it long enough to really get into it and find out. Because it seems so easy, I keep procrastinating and telling myself I'll have time to do it tomorrow, which I do, but then the cycle will repeat tomorrow. For bigger projects, like my semester long studio project, I have a much easier time focusing (not that I'm incredible at that either lol), but its those things that seem so small that I continually find myself getting distracted on.
TL;DR : I can't get focused on "small" tasks, anyone have any tips? I really need to get focused for the end of the semester, any little tricks will be greatly appreciated! | 2021-11-29T23:35:01.000Z | r58v8y | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Struggling to focus on perceived small tasks | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58v8y/struggling_to_focus_on_perceived_small_tasks/ |
Catspit30 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:32:40.000Z | r58tg7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall Sweat | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58tg7/adderall_sweat/ |
Catspit30 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:29:55.000Z | r58r9u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall Sweat | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58r9u/adderall_sweat/ |
sherbearie | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:27:00.000Z | r58p0q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone ever had to deal with the passing of their therapist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58p0q/anyone_ever_had_to_deal_with_the_passing_of_their/ |
zak_mawd01 | To preface: I got diagnosed with adult ADHD 2 months ago, and have never taken medication for it prior. So, my doctor started me off on Bupropion (Wellbutrin) as an off-label prescription for ADHD initially. I took it for a month and found it did not help at all. The next month he prescribed me Atomoxetine (Strattera) and I feel the same as before. I notice that my hunger is practically gone, but I am still very impulsive and fidget a lot. He’s wary of prescribing a stimulant like Dexedrine or Adderall, it seems he has a bias against it. I assume that’s why he has tried with these two drugs already. I have never tried adderall or the other stimulants I see in this subreddit. I go to see him next week. From what I have read here, it seems that stimulants are the most effective at treating ADHD. What should I say to my doctor to try and get prescribed a stimulant? I feel like his bias is preventing me from proper treatment. | 2021-11-29T23:25:24.000Z | r58nv3 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Trouble with Treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58nv3/trouble_with_treatment/ |
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iAswang | I hate this, i hate this so much, i know this task will only take 2 hours max to be finished but i've been working on it for 6 hours and i'm not halfway done yet, i haven't been distracting myself much, i'm just extremely slow and can barely work any faster, my mind feels sooooo slow, i know i will finish it eventually but it's past midnight and i need to be up in 6 hours and go to uni, i envy my classmates who have finished theirs already and will get enough rest and sleep for tonight.
I just felt like ranting about it because this is the most annoying thing to me, i just wanna get things done faster, this is torturing me rn ... | 2021-11-29T23:20:37.000Z | r58k7h | 7 | 47 | ADHD | Slower than a snail | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58k7h/slower_than_a_snail/ |
kalwardin2005 | 16 years old, male, severe ADHD (officially diagnosed), unmedicated. Last Tuesday I felt like I was turned into the ADHD stereotype, as in was rather literally running around the place and being extremely jumpy, as though you took me and amplified my hyperactive traits. I usually come across as being the most energetic person in the entire room, and it was much worse that time.
Later in the day it's like my mind suddenly crashed, and it's like I was going through one of [these](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhqB_Xr7qw4&ab_channel=BEMedits), but with only the 'I can't understand anything' part of it, and the constant drifting into nothing.
I don't recall it ever happening to me before that, so I was curious about the rest of you folks on here. | 2021-11-29T23:18:30.000Z | r58ilm | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How often do you guys turn into ADHD stereotypes for half a day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58ilm/how_often_do_you_guys_turn_into_adhd_stereotypes/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:17:15.000Z | r58hoq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ritalin and Adderall on the same day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58hoq/ritalin_and_adderall_on_the_same_day/ |
Itsasnailspace | I got diagnosed with ADHD-pi a few weeks ago and my psych and I talked about starting meds. I wanted to start at a low dose, personally. I didn’t think my ADHD was “that bad” so surely I wouldn’t need a high dose.
I was given a trial 14 day count of Adderall 10mg IR. First couple of days, not bad. But man was I getting really irritable after about 4 hours of taking it when it would start to wear off. And I am not an irritable person by any means.
Sent my psych an email and she sent in a script for 15mg XR.
While I was waiting for my pharmacy to fill it, I kept taking my IR and I would take another dose when I felt myself getting irritable. It kicked in after an hour and I’d be relatively okay.
Then this last weekend, still taking the 10mg IR because my pharmacy is…slow, my anxiety was abnormally high?? I haven’t had anxiety like that in…probably over a year. Depression is usually what I’m fighting against and not anxiety.
Finally my 15mg XR was ready on Sunday and I took it today. The anxiety isn’t overly present, but still there. But man. I am having very intrusive irritable thoughts and I am just so aware that they are awful thoughts and so unlike me. (For example, wanting to beat my dog for barking?? I have *never* thought about laying a hand on my dog)
Since today was only my first day of 15mg XR I’m hoping this will pass, but I gotta say I’m not having a good time.
I have an appointment with my psych Dec 2nd for my usual medication management appointment. | 2021-11-29T23:16:58.000Z | r58hhi | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I hate being aware that I’m not feeling “right” on medication (Newly medicated) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58hhi/i_hate_being_aware_that_im_not_feeling_right_on/ |
concertastic | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:16:27.000Z | r58h4s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta 54mg (first time dosage) advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58h4s/concerta_54mg_first_time_dosage_advice/ |
NorthWishbone1702 | This happened so many times when talking to my family/friends, they would say "remember when we went to that restaurant on our vacation 2 years ago?", "oh I really love that umbrella we bought when thrifting in Amsterdam", and I barely remember which hotel/city we've been to. I honestly have no memory about most of the specific events in my past, I would remember how I felt, but names/places/small things that are valuable to people I care about, I just have only the vaguest memory about it, and it hurts them so much, they say that's because those moments were not important to me. I don't think I was zoning out or daydreaming at the moment, so it's not about not paying attention.
The most recent episode was from just 2 months ago, my friends and I went for a road trip, one of them was making short videos and a compilation after the vacation, one of the shots was me walking with a box of something and both of them remembered exactly what I said when taking the box, but it took me 3 seconds to even remember what was in the box, I have no recollection about having said anything.
Does anyone have this? I wasn't able to find proof anywhere that it's indeed my ADHD and not something else, what I've read about memory-related symptoms is that it's mostly short-term memory issues, but I've always had problems about remembering details, always hated memorising things in school but I'm pretty good at understanding concepts really fast.
Sometimes I don't even know why I bother reading books, starting reading is hard, for the first 15-20 minutes I fight with myself trying to quiet down all the other thoughts in my head, keep telling myself "no, you will not go on reddit now," and after 5 years I can barely remember if I even read it.
Sorry for rambling, I just don't know how to express it better. | 2021-11-29T23:16:19.000Z | r58h1m | 6 | 4 | ADHD | It's so hard being called out that I don't remember details about events in my past | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58h1m/its_so_hard_being_called_out_that_i_dont_remember/ |
STINKY_WEEWEE | In case you feel bad about procrastinating something right now, here's something I often forget about since it's been so long.
About 5 or 6 years ago, I had been signed up for Invisalign, which are braces that work like this: an orthodontist glues teeth-colored bumps to several of your teeth (ten of mine) that hold in place a new set of slightly different shaped retainers every one/two weeks, until the teeth get straightened out. It hurts a lot!
I didn't actually end up finishing the entire program. About a year into I just... stopped going to get new retainers. And after about a year of occasional phonecalls that I didn't pick up, they stopped trying to contact me.
So yeah! That was like, four and a half years ago. Now I have some funky bumps on ten of my front teeth, and a few of them broke off and wore down (the bumps, not my teeth.) I'm not proud of it, but it doesn't bother me enough to address it. Don't know if this breaks any rules, I'm not encouraging this kind of thing, but I imagine many of you can relate. | 2021-11-29T23:13:09.000Z | r58eod | 9 | 16 | ADHD | I still haven't returned to the orthodontist to remove Invisalign bumps from my teeth, almost five years later. AMA | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58eod/i_still_havent_returned_to_the_orthodontist_to/ |
Mattol7 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T23:12:54.000Z | r58ei9 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Very emotive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58ei9/very_emotive/ |
dupont_benoit | Hello,
I'd like to share some type of music I like to listen to when I need to find motivation and focus.
I don't know if "Epic" is really the type of music but it's often used in the artist name.
It's the kind of music you can hear during movie trailers. It's all instrumental (sometimes with vocalisations) and it has to be speedy (or go from low to high speed) and punchy.
From "Epic" artists :
* Danny Cocke - Sinister Intent
* Epic North - Exosuit
* Hampus Naeselius - Flying Jib
* Mark Petrie - Against All Odds
* Mark Petrie - New Way Forward
* Epic North - Freya
* Epic North - First Light
* PostHaste Music - Aurora
* Mark Petrie - Torsion
* Colossal Trailer Music - Sentenced to Death
* Audiomachine - So Say We All
* De Mark Petrie - Beyond
From movies :
* Steve Jablonsky - Lockdown
* Steve Jablonsky - We have to go
* Steve Jablonsky - Hunted
From video games :
* Danny Cocke - Rainbow Six Siege: Invitational Theme Music
* Stephen Barton - Apex Legends: Main Theme
* Brian Trifon - Strung
This is my full playlist on Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/be/playlist/epic/pl.u-GzRFPMqdo
I don't if somebody has the same need of music to boost motivation and focus ? | 2021-11-29T23:07:24.000Z | r58a97 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | "Epic" music to focus and get motivation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58a97/epic_music_to_focus_and_get_motivation/ |
brainhack3r | - Sent a note to my doctor on Wed morning to get a refill. Forgot it was Thanksgiving as I was out of the country (plus I have ADHD)
- Doctor was on vacation. No notice that she's on vacation.
- Followed up on Friday. No notice that she's on vacation. At this point I just assumed she's not going to be in the office.
- Prescription runs out on Sunday so REALLY nervous now so go into urgent care. Urgent care can't do anything because it's Adderall. Now I'm out $50 for my copay.
- Contact my Primary Care Physician. They CAN help but require an apt. 24 hours is the earliest apt they can get me.
- Finally contact my psychiatrist at 11AM on Monday. She says she will send in my prescriptions immediately for 15mg XR and 5mg IR Adderall (my normal dosage).
- Safeway says they only received one medication even though doc says she sent two.
- 4PM. They filled the 5mg IR but because I'm clearly a meth addict and a danger to society they refuse to fill the 15mg XR
- They can now fill the 15mg XR but my insurance refuse to pay for it so I have to pay $160 out of pocket.
- They now say they can fill the 15mg XR but only if I cancel the 5mg.
- Now Safeway says they can't fill it at all because it's illegal because my insurance company says I already purchased my meds somewhere else so now they can't fill it because I'm probably a criminal.
... this is absolutely ridiculous.
... and yeah I'm grumpy but I'm also off my meds! :-P
EDIT...
Here's the current update:
- My old pharmacy filled the prescription so now Safeway won't fill it so I have to call the original pharmacy to get them to return it to stock.
- Now I have to wait 2 more hours before they can fill it locally. | 2021-11-29T23:02:18.000Z | r58670 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Here's the status of my current battle to get this month's Adderall. This is insane! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r58670/heres_the_status_of_my_current_battle_to_get_this/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T22:58:02.000Z | r582sr | 7 | 5 | ADHD | How do I deal with Anger? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r582sr/how_do_i_deal_with_anger/ |
Skibi17 | So I don't really know what exactly I'm looking for here. Support, tips, or just to talk to people who can sympathize with me? But this problem is really starting to depress me and affect my life, so I'm reaching out here.
In the past few years I have come to realize I almost certainly have ADHD, and knowing that is the case has in some ways improved my life. I can recognize some of my failings are not my fault, and I also now have a bunch of tips and support for a lot of ADHD related problems. However, one thing has not improved and actually gotten worse and that's I guess hat you would call sensory issues? I recently moved into a big city and I also recently started a graduate degree program and I am living without the support of my parents so I guess suffice to say my stressors in life may have increased? Focusing on schoolwork has always been difficult but for some reason what has really started to get way worse is my sensory issues.
I am fairly sure this relates to ADHD but there's a bunch of neuro disorders that this sounds like tbh. I've always had what you might call misophonia for chewing and plate noises. But these days that has extended to a stupid amount of noises. All the obvious ones like knife noises (especially sharpening) and chalkboard noises but also now, most squeaking noises, fabric sounds of almost any kind, the sound of dry skin or if someone itches themselves or rubs their fingers together, tapping, teeth sounds (like if I could hear someone "chewing on air" or something like that?). I have also developed a lot of texture issues. The feeling of synthetic "soft" fabrics makes my skin crawl so I had to replace all my sheets with linen or something rough, and half of my clothes now drive me insane. Also the feel of a cutting board or frosted glass sometimes makes me feel uncomfortable. I also cannot stand my hands or lips being dry, the feeling of it sets my teeth on edge. Eugh even writing this post has made me incredibly uncomfortable.
So any tips for specifically dealing with sensory issues like this? Do I just have to completely change the way I live and pray someone doesn't chew gum or sharpen their knife near me? I think it's starting to annoy people in my life too, even though I try to not really show how much these kinds of things bother me, so as not to inconvenience or annoy them. | 2021-11-29T22:53:04.000Z | r57z34 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Tips for sensory issues getting worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57z34/tips_for_sensory_issues_getting_worse/ |
quartzyquirky | Hi all! I hope you all are doing great. I am someone who really wanted to cook regularly. It took me years to come to a stage where I'm not eating ramen everyday and also my kitchen doesnt look like a murder scene post cooking. So I wanted to share some tips and tricks that worked for me.
1. Something more important than cooking is your kitchen and storage of stuff like pans, spices etc. Its easy to keep something somewhere and forget it. But to cook regularly, you need to have things in their place. Keep designated places for each item. Cupboard for breakfast and coffee, knives, pans, staples etc. Tell yourself and others where this item goes. Whenever you are cleaning up and keeping things back, make sure you keep them in your designated places. Over time this forms a kind of muscle memory and you do it without much brain work.
2. Have proper storage space for every item you have. Buy some cupboard organisers and storage for pans. You should not be piling up things in the oven if possible. Also get rid of unnecessary appliances and stuff like broken /unused pans.
3. While cooking, start with an empty dishwasher or sink. If sink is already filled, chances are it will only overwhelm you after you have some more dirty pans. So tell yourself it is necessary to take care of this right now.
4. Get excited about cooking and eating. I do this by researching about different recipes, cuisines and nutrition. Its more of a scrolling timepass for me. I love apps like tasty which have 1 min recipes (thats like my attention span). And I bookmark and keep something I like. Also I have a few items I love and are simple to make and I keep them in rotation.
5. Dont force yourself to cook at least while starting out. You need to make your brain believe it is a fun task. So start when you are in a nice mood and also preferably not hungry and starving . And start with a simple recipe you know you enjoy eating. Make stuff you enjoy eating vs ones they say are simple and easy. You know you wont eat it if you don't enjoy it. And your brain starts hating the whole process of the cooking effort. So pick recipes you enjoy even if they are a little more timetaking and challenging.
6. If you are just not in a mood to cook, order takeout or eat ramen. Dont cook one of those easy peasy horrible tasting stuff. Its supposed to be enjoyable not a punishment.
7. Clean as you go is a myth. Make as much mess as you need to. (But keep stuff in the sink and wet them so that they dont dry. ) Reward yourself and eat first and get to the clean up later.
8. Keep a time in the night for cleaning up usually helps me. If I miss, I clean up when I am in the mood to cook again next time. But keeping stuff in the sink helps them not get too dry.
9. If you have dishwasher, Unload dishwasher as soon as it completes a run. This is really a helpful thing to practice. You can then keep dirty stuff inside whenever you need and it hardly feels like a cleanup.
Happy cooking and eating folks!! | 2021-11-29T22:50:50.000Z | r57xh4 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Cooking tips! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57xh4/cooking_tips/ |
I_drink_milkshakes | Ever since I was a kid I’ve always had problems with turning in the library books on time. And now as an adult it’s even worse because no one is reminding me except myself. I once had a book from my hs library for over a year bc i was just too embarrassed to ever return it. I paid the fine my senior year (they dropped the fine from like $90 to $30 or something)
At this rate I’m tempted to ban myself from the library and only BUY the books. I don’t have a kindle or anything but it seems like in the long run its gonna cost less anyway even if I buy a $20 -$30 book every couple months. (Also I almost never have enough time or motivation to finish it anyway with the time the library allows)
How have you handled books/materials from the library? Anyone been able to come up with a system to get them back in time?? | 2021-11-29T22:48:46.000Z | r57vu6 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | How Do You Handle Library Books and the Inevitable Large Fine that Comes with Turning it in Late | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57vu6/how_do_you_handle_library_books_and_the/ |
Nexxes | So I got my diagnosis back in April after years of either just struggling with it or when I did try and talk to a Dr it was always bullshit. One even mentioned Early onset dementia. Nah dude, severe ADHD runs in the family I got it from my pops.
Anyways, I'm also on Suboxone. Long story short I wasn't addicted to anything, but I had a stretch where I would drink excessively. When I say excessively I mean one day I woke up in County and for shits and giggles me and this CO wanted to give me a breathe test and I blew a 4.something but was somehow not dead or sick. While I was on probation I decided to get on Suboxone because I knew it would keep me from doing something stupid as fuck and ending up violating. My doctor listened to what I was saying and actually didn't judge me.
So from April until probably September I had this doctor, he was cool. We worked my dose out and everything was great until he was fired for some reason. I cut way back on my Suboxone because since I started taking proper medication for my ADHD I don't do anything else. Shit Adderall has completely changed my life around I'm starting my own business slowly, while still maintaining my day job. I've gone from taking 2 8MG Box a day to making my 3 week script last right at 8 weeks, and honestly I probably could have pushed it another week. During this time I have been 100% doctor less at DoneFirst. I dreaded running low on my meds cause they took days, sometimes even a week to get my script sent in by random doctors. 2 of those times I had to wait even longer because my pharmacy magically ran out of pills during that week. Fuckin stressful having to hound them all day so they hopefully remember I need a script. On top of that they got me a new provider and appointment with them 3 times and canceled the day before every time.
So FINALLY since waiting since September to have a Provider again I had my first session with a doctor on the 23rd. Expecting another chill NO JUDGMENT doctor was me being foolish. Not only was I repeatedly accused of being a drug addict (I am not. Am I guilty of abusing pain pills in the past? Yeah. But addicted, NO.) He even went as far to use my teeth against me for his argument. Granted, a couple years ago I had to get 27 teeth pulled at one time but my twin brother got it done right after me, my older brother got it done at my age, and my sister luckily had good insurance or she would have too. I told him it was a combination of shitty genetics and not having insurance for 7 freaking years where every dime I made went to keeping me and my son alive.
Tells me I'm going a drug test. By this point I was aggravated enough I wanted to whip it out and piss right on the spot for him. I said No problem I'll pass it before he could even tell me "If you want your next prescription, that is". Well obviously I do and I know I'm gonna pass so sure! Then we can both be comfortable moving forward here.
Now, I'm not frustrated about the drug test so much as I am everything that's come with it. Like I've been coming for 6 months and I have done everything I'm supposed to do but suuuuure I need drug screening. He didn't have my notes or diagnosis from my previous provider, he didn't even have the correct date that I started using Done, he said end of June so 3ish months less than I've actually been here. I have to find a place to get the drug test, I have to set the drug test up and now they have me signing some Prior Authorization thing "for my medication" which I have no clue what that's for. But I did find somewhere to go, told them he was cool with it. What did he put on the Prior Authorization sheet? A 12 panel +Suboxone drug test....which I'm supposed to fork out a whole $250 for!
So has anyone else using Done also had this happen recently? What am I supposed to do? I damn sure don't have 250 bucks PLUS their 80 bucks on top of it. Less than a month away from Christmas, at that. I guess I just need some pointers on where to go from here. Sorry for the rant. | 2021-11-29T22:48:00.000Z | r57v7v | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I have some Questions involving DoneFirst and where to go from here | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57v7v/i_have_some_questions_involving_donefirst_and/ |
S3thr3y | [removed] | 2021-11-29T22:40:35.000Z | r57pl2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I hate when people tell me that mild adhd is a superpower | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57pl2/i_hate_when_people_tell_me_that_mild_adhd_is_a/ |
Plenty_Range_4750 | I'm currently in South America where I've been recently diagnosed just a few months ago.
My doctor says I should only need to be on the meds for about 3 years, then I shouldn't need them anymore...
As I understand it, having a steady supply of meds in my system as my brain grows and develops new cells, the actual brain chemistry will change and I won't need the meds beyond that point.
He was absolutely shocked when I told him that back home in the USA people are on ADHD meds for life.
---- At this point it's a "theory" because I've not been on meds for the 3 years to prove it true for myself.
Everything you Google says ADHD CANNOT BE CURED.
But this doctor has experience with such and swears by it.
(Additionally here in Ecuador, Doctors have zero relationship with pharmaceutical companies. Take that fact however you like)
WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:
Personal life experiences of those of you who have been on meds consistently for 3+ years. | 2021-11-29T22:40:25.000Z | r57pgv | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Meds for 3 years = Cured? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57pgv/meds_for_3_years_cured/ |
ArmchairDoorknob | I saw a post the other day about this and I always thought this was normal for me, but it gets tiring and frankly half the time I end up putzing around accomplishing nothing.
It feels almost like I want to do 50 things at once and for some stupid reason it feels overwhelming. I start and stop multiple things in a short period of time and end up sitting down and just doing something that requires little mental effort like watching YouTube, but even that bores me because I feel the need to do many things and I'll just sit there fidgeting with my stlth vape or chewing my fingers.
My capacity to focus on one thing for more than a minute is non existent. I'll try to start a game on my PC and anything that requires considerable mental effort (organizing inventory, managing quests and anything remotely complicated) I literally get overwhelmed or distracted and I'll stop. I have literally never completed a game once. The reason I use videogames as an example is because it's usually what I attempt at doing during free time.
This is just so draining and annoying, this was my best attempt at explaining this and I've never talked about it to anyone. I can't afford therapy but I've started on 10mg extended release of Biphentin given by my doctor, working my way up to find the right dose.
Thanks for reading, any suggestions or advice is highly appreciated. | 2021-11-29T22:38:22.000Z | r57nxy | 25 | 336 | ADHD | I get easily overwhelmed during my free time that it ruins my weekends and I end up doing nothing | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57nxy/i_get_easily_overwhelmed_during_my_free_time_that/ |
surprisedmouse | [removed] | 2021-11-29T22:37:54.000Z | r57nmh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is this ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57nmh/is_this_adhd/ |
DarkPho3nix40 | As usual I had way to much planned in my head for me to do today and got paralyzed by indecision and scrolling on social media. Normally I just don’t do anything and end up laying in bed today.
I was supposed to call my college, make a psych app, a doc app, a dentist app, call my mechanic, get boxes, pack up everything in my room I don’t need immediately, go through clothes, do laundry, clean out my car, go for a run, go to the gym, shower, eat breakfast and lunch, shop for vitamin D, self care,and brush my teeth.
Obviously that is far too much for me to do in a 6 hour period, but I was able to do some. I showered, got a coffee and vape, got the boxes plus a grid-dot notebook for my bullet journal, and ate lunch. A lot better than my usual playing video games for six hours, or lying in bed the whole time.
What helped is focusing on what I’ve read and watched from other people with adhd who seem successful. I just thought as long as I get one thing done, I’ll be happy. That all took me about 3 hours or so and it took all my energy not to go do something else and a lot of sitting/walking around thinking about everything else I need/want to do.
I just want to sleep now but I gotta go to my 9 hour night shift. Wish me luck. | 2021-11-29T22:33:14.000Z | r57k8q | 1 | 5 | ADHD | I didn’t do everything, but I did something… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57k8q/i_didnt_do_everything_but_i_did_something/ |
Similar-Factor | I was recently prescribed a stimulant medication to treat my adhd, however roughly coinciding with this I started experiencing UTI like symptoms in the form of the overwhelming urge to use the bathroom constantly. I stopped taking the medication almost a week ago however the symptoms have not cleared up. My Dr has already examined me and can’t find any signs of an actual UTI and I have become extremely worried that my adhd meds have triggered some reaction.
Does anyone have any experience with this sort of side effect potentially being caused by their prescription? | 2021-11-29T22:32:33.000Z | r57jrk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | UTI like symptoms after starting medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57jrk/uti_like_symptoms_after_starting_medication/ |
laurasfieldnotes | My adhd gets SO much worse on and right before my period. It’s so debilitating. I’m not on meds yet but am trying to start very soon and am hoping that will help with the severity. But I would also love any advice that others have felt helped with this during their period. (Side note: I’ve tried many hormonal birth control options that have not agreed with me (increased depression), so I’m looking for other ideas!) | 2021-11-29T22:32:27.000Z | r57jp6 | 6 | 6 | ADHD | Periods and adhd | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57jp6/periods_and_adhd/ |
redblueheader | I have a deadline of Wednesday 12.30pm UK time to submit a story. I've been working on it for months and found an ideal place to submit it and it's all but done, but somehow I can't bring myself to complete the edits I need to make. It's always the same with me, I just can't seem to make myself finish things. Ever. I worked on it a bit earlier today, but mostly I've been eating, talking to people and reading reddit instead of just \*%&\^$ doing it!
Does anyone have any advice? | 2021-11-29T22:32:21.000Z | r57jml | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Currently stuck in familiar procrastination loop, please help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57jml/currently_stuck_in_familiar_procrastination_loop/ |
NormalBlogTM | Ive been referred to RDASH by my gp for an adult ADHD assessment, and was wanting to know if any UK ADHD-ers had any kind of experiences with them? Are they any good? I know they're powered by CAHMS which is where my main concern lays. Is the sheer lack of professionalism in CAHMS going to be reflected here? | 2021-11-29T22:29:53.000Z | r57how | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Got my first appointment with RDASH tomorrow | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57how/got_my_first_appointment_with_rdash_tomorrow/ |
iamcrizanto | [removed] | 2021-11-29T22:26:17.000Z | r57f31 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Cbd to control adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57f31/cbd_to_control_adhd/ |
Soockamasook | I'm switching from Vyvanse 40mg to Concerta 18mg, until 36mg.
Can the switch cause withdrawal symptoms ?
Today was the 2nd day at 18mg, and i've been extremely sleepy, with it an almost depressed feeling where my 8h shift was almost unbearable. Without forgetting that good ol' social anxiety that came to say hi.
Also, does Concerta causes some sort of speech problems ? On Vyvanse, I experienced speech impairment and still have them, I don't know if it is the reason tho
Fortunately, my friend coffee helped me at about 15h (3 p.m.) | 2021-11-29T22:24:28.000Z | r57dpy | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Can switching ADHD medication cause withdrawal symptoms? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57dpy/can_switching_adhd_medication_cause_withdrawal/ |
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MrKCZ | [removed] | 2021-11-29T22:19:00.000Z | r579jb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why is this happening? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r579jb/why_is_this_happening/ |
Comfortable-Gap-3690 | Im going to leave this right here:
[https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-and-support/id988935339?i=1000433791062](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/adult-adhd-add-tips-and-support/id988935339?i=1000433791062)
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by far the best resource I’ve found for my adult adhd. An actual comprehensive guide to understanding adhd. | 2021-11-29T22:18:36.000Z | r57993 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Best adhd podcast | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57993/best_adhd_podcast/ |
lilacia1 | I’ve gotten an extension for 3 of my classes because I can’t get myself to sit down and watch lectures.
I’ve been struggling on this lab assignment for what feels like forever. It’s been 4 days since I’ve been beating my head over it. My classmate shamed me for not having it done by now…how I explain to them…never mind.
He said how are you not done yet? It just takes 10 minutes. Yes sir maybe for you and your beautifully developed prefrontal cortex.
I’m over it. I can’t explain it anymore. I feel like I’m lying to myself at this point. Maybe I am just lazy. | 2021-11-29T22:18:06.000Z | r578vd | 7 | 8 | ADHD | “It only takes 10 minutes” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r578vd/it_only_takes_10_minutes/ |
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Shayeza1 | Hi!
I (28F) recently started college, and I got so many comments that I’ve actually thought it through and read about adhd/add. I check a lot of boxes.
However, my doctor wants me to bring my mother(and she’s the only one available) to talk about my childhood. The problem is that she’s dismissing my behavior as a child as “normal behavior” when for example my grades are failing and I feel like a failure. And that I’m only lazy.
How can I talk to her about this? I’m scared that I won’t get to get the proper help with this.
Also sorry for any spelling errors, English is not my first language. | 2021-11-29T22:14:30.000Z | r57637 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | About to get diagnosed, I think? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57637/about_to_get_diagnosed_i_think/ |
plutopetrichor | I’ve been suspecting ADHD for over a year now, but I’m still uncertain. I might just be dumb, lazy, and unmotivated, but I might have ADHD and be in need of meds.
I’m planning to talk to my regular therapist about it. We’ve talked about motivation problems before, but more in relation to depression.
I’m going to explain that even when I’m not in a depressed state, I still feel overwhelmed and unable to do anything. I have a hard time with doing tasks and focusing, I lose track of time doing things I enjoy but can’t do homework for thirty minutes, I can be fidgety and restless, and I’m often forgetful.
If I tell my therapist this, will he refer me to someone else? What does the testing process look like? When does he have to tell my parents?
If I do get an ADHD diagnosis, what could the future hold? Are meds expensive? Are they worth it, and what are the side effects?
Thank you to anyone who’s reading | 2021-11-29T22:07:13.000Z | r570gs | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How to get tested? And what happens after? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r570gs/how_to_get_tested_and_what_happens_after/ |
Visible_Inside5226 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T22:06:47.000Z | r57042 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Pre-Employment Drug Testing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r57042/preemployment_drug_testing/ |
okay-plum | i was recently diagnosed with adhd 3 months ago and as many of you probably know finding the right medication, can be a time consuming, trial and error process. my doctor suggested we could try something else over my winter break, i’m a college student, and i would like to do this just to see what’s best for me.
i’ve been taking generic adderall xr and while i love what it’s doing for me. i have noticed a huge appetite decrease and it’s caused me to lose a good amount of weight.
ik reactions to medications are different person to person, but has anyone else been on adderall and something else and experienced better appetite on the other medication? or know of certain meds that don’t generally have such an appetite suppressant?
from what i know non stimulants dont have as much of a suppression, but i’m scared that it just won’t work as well or at all for me since it’s not a stimulant and i’ll ultimately just go back to what i’m on now when break comes to an end. | 2021-11-29T22:03:53.000Z | r56xrn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | what are your guys experiences on different meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56xrn/what_are_your_guys_experiences_on_different_meds/ |
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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T21:57:16.000Z | r56siz | 10 | 36 | ADHD | My life is CHANGED on meds 😭♥️ | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56siz/my_life_is_changed_on_meds/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T21:55:26.000Z | r56r3e | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on living without the opportunity to get treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56r3e/advice_on_living_without_the_opportunity_to_get/ |
insert_title_here | And sometimes the alarm telling me it's break time is the only thing reminding me that I was supposed to be working on something in the first place! I know this question is a dime a dozen, but as finals are coming up, does anyone have additional tips for not getting sidetracked? Thanks, and happy holidays/happy Hanukkah! | 2021-11-29T21:53:23.000Z | r56piq | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Sometimes the Pomodoro Method works... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56piq/sometimes_the_pomodoro_method_works/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T21:51:20.000Z | r56nzd | 3 | 4 | ADHD | How do you deal with your mind when it's time to sleep and it says, "not today bro, let's skip a night, again"... | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56nzd/how_do_you_deal_with_your_mind_when_its_time_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T21:50:43.000Z | r56nhl | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Talking to a doctor today about my undiagnosed ADHD…I am nervous. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56nhl/talking_to_a_doctor_today_about_my_undiagnosed/ |
Jb_Wilder | Just wanted to get something off my chest
Does anyone else have negative feelings, to whatever capacity that may be, about having to take medicine and go to therapy just to be normal? I don't know why, but I feel so bad about the fact that I must take medicine in order to function. From starting tasks, following conversational norms, and pretty much every other aspect of my life. I feel terrible about it. Not only this, when I think about what I do in therapy, I want to cry. I feel terrible that I don't know how to function on my own and with others unless I'm taught/exposed to basic life skills and social norms like doing my laundry, cooking, how to listen, how to act without coming off as rude, etc. I feel ashamed of my ignorance of things that neurotypicals learned in primary school.
I've just been thinking about this because my meds are going to run out soon and the thought of losing my job is heavy on my mind.
I just want to be normal without relying on medicine and therapists to help me.
Thanks for reading. Writing this down has helped lessen the burden of these thoughts. | 2021-11-29T21:50:22.000Z | r56n7q | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Feelings of dejection and normalcy. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56n7q/feelings_of_dejection_and_normalcy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:47:35.000Z | r56l0r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody here who has experience with lto3 supplements? What dose worked for you? And does is really improve anxiety, racing mind etc etc? I never really trusted positive reviews on websites that try to sell you things. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56l0r/anybody_here_who_has_experience_with_lto3/ |
emilylime27 | TLDR: Made a [Shortcut](https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/b9df40cfb4194b1eafbfcea4d78485c3) that calculates a “Start Time” for you ahead of something you need to have done on a specific date/time, with an option to add “prep time” as well, and then puts it in your Reminders.
It was borne of a need to track my many different dishes to prep ahead of a ETA (estimated Turkey arrival) of 4:30 pm on Thanksgiving. Input prep time (chopping, taking a shower, etc), input duration (bake time, drive time, etc), and the workflow adds an item to your Reminders to start the task with the padded time you added for prep and duration.
The workflow goes something like this:
Ask: What’s coming up? (Text)\
Ask: When is it due? (Date/time)\
Ask: How long does it take to prep (in minutes)?\
Ask: what’s the duration (in minutes)?\
Subtract: duration + prep time from due date (Start Time)\
Add: (Text) task to Reminders with (Start Time) due date\
Notification: “Time to start (Text) added to Reminders list with (Start Date) ( (prep time) )!”
Sometimes for prep time I just add an extra 10 minutes or so of “somehow always running late” time. If you don’t need it, use 0.
I wanted the notification as a quick visual confirmation. And it was a debug, to make sure the times were adding up correctly.
Limitations: this is my first shortcut, so it’s probable that it could be made more succinct. Also, the time input is in minutes, presuming you’re calculating start time to something you’re doing later today. Calculating minutes for something a week or month away could be cumbersome, and create room for error. There are probably ways to tailor & correctly calculate a time input (such as 1:30 meaning 90 minutes) but I don’t know how, yet. You could just manually add a few days or months to it if the time of day was calculated correctly.
Anyway I have already used it a couple times since thanksgiving…so it may help someone else! | 2021-11-29T21:47:21.000Z | r56kud | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Made an Apple Shortcut to help me plan when to start something (before a specific due date/time) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56kud/made_an_apple_shortcut_to_help_me_plan_when_to/ |
heyomayo_imma_tomato | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:47:19.000Z | r56kte | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Can adderall make ADHD worse? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56kte/can_adderall_make_adhd_worse/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:41:54.000Z | r56go3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you deal with your mind when it's time to sleep and it says, "not today bro, let's skip a night, again"... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56go3/how_do_you_deal_with_your_mind_when_its_time_to/ |
PieSpecialist4807 | I usually really, really struggle to write because I have really strong rejection sensitivity and I'm afraid that if I write something someday I'll want to share it and then it's going to eventually lead to rejection...lol. And I've struggled with this for the past 12 years, but lately I've been writing with a friend and we've been putting our work out together and everything is so much easier with a friend and I feel soo soo proud of myself! That's it. A happy happy celebration rant. | 2021-11-29T21:39:28.000Z | r56ep1 | 2 | 10 | ADHD | I've started writing about my personal experience with ADHD and am so proud of myself to be putting it out in the world! | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56ep1/ive_started_writing_about_my_personal_experience/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T21:39:20.000Z | r56elf | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Addiction to our medication? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56elf/addiction_to_our_medication/ |
scotty7777777 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:35:13.000Z | r56b9a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you cringe when you ask a question in a meeting and someone replies in confusion "we already talked about that" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56b9a/do_you_cringe_when_you_ask_a_question_in_a/ |
b0mbd0tc0m | Does anyone else have to play a game or fidget with your hands somehow to stay engaged in conversation? Someone pointed out to me today how I had a work meeting (I work from home but was with a friend today) and while on the call, I was playing a game on my phone. It’s such a habit and in hindsight I realize a lot of people have been irritated with me because they think I pay more attention to my phone than them.
in reality, if I try to give my undivided attention, my mind tends to wander. I can’t even recall anything the other party has said.
I’m weirdly good at multitasking if I have a conversation but any other time I cannot even fathom it. | 2021-11-29T21:32:58.000Z | r569dx | 2 | 5 | ADHD | I promise I’m paying attention! | 0.79 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r569dx/i_promise_im_paying_attention/ |
EmZee13 | I run my own businesses from my home (somehow) and just about every day between 2ish and 5ish... I just can't work. It's like my brain just goes into stand by mode, and I can't do anything. Especially if I have to run out in the afternoon and meet someone/get something. When I get back, even with a well laid out plan, I just... don't
I'll wonder around the house, go on social media, do random chores, nap, play with whatever new thing came in the mail (like today), stare at my agenda, or go down whatever random internet rabbit hole that gets my attention that day. Sure, I'll answer an email, schedule an appointment, reply back to a message or something, but nothing concrete that crosses anything off my list.
I can try stimulating work. Coffee, right type of music, even try a 'quick nap' to reset. Doesn't usually work.
Family's gotten used to me working after dinner. But sometimes I don't want to work until 10pm. I just want to do the 2 or 3 hours worth of work I have, when I have the time to do it. Sick of working late because my brain decides it doesn't want to work during the day.
I'm not really looking for anything other than to just rant. I should be working right now. I could have probably finished up a project from earlier in the time it took me to write this. ugh
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TL;DR - My brain shuts down in the afternoon and I can't get anything done, causing me to work late often. | 2021-11-29T21:32:38.000Z | r5694b | 4 | 21 | ADHD | There's a time of the day I just cannot work. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r5694b/theres_a_time_of_the_day_i_just_cannot_work/ |
lunelynx | Hi!
I am a student with ADHD and I am in the final stretch of exams. I have a lot of studying to do and very little motivation.
Last semester, I had a friend who I would video call with. She also had ADHD. We would tell each other what we wanted to finish (sometimes helping to generate ideas) and then mute one another to work for a set time limit. I found this very helpful, but she has since graduated.
I am looking for more online spaces where I can do this, or other people who work similarly. I am wondering if there are any ADHD virtual study groups? Or if anyone would be interested in connecting to study like this! | 2021-11-29T21:32:31.000Z | r56911 | 14 | 15 | ADHD | Virtual Study/Accountability Buddy? ADHD style! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r56911/virtual_studyaccountability_buddy_adhd_style/ |
lexarkady | Kind of long-winded, but wondering if this resonates with anyone?
I was diagnosed with ADHD January of last year at 28 years old. Started on concerta and hated it, switched to Vyvanse which I've been on ever since. Made my way up to 30mg, which I've been on consistently for 6 months. The medication works great in so many ways - I have an easier time starting on tasks, I can focus on things I don't want to do, and I don't feel exhausted and need to nap all the time. There's some side effects, namely intense dehydration and virtually no appetite, but it's worth it because working from home was an actual nightmare and nearly impossible before.
However, I've realized a few things. First, I've been deeply depressed for several months, maybe longer. Despite a history of depressive periods that last a few months then subside, I didn't recognize that I was depressed until about 2 days ago. I'm not exhausted in the same way I was before, but I have no energy for anything. Everything feels like too much work. I don't have any drive to do the things I used to enjoy, I don't want to see my friends, doing anything outside my house just feels very high effort low reward.
The thing is, these depressive periods used to be accompanied by intense emotional lows. Loneliness, sadness, feeling like I was so full of FEELING that I needed to cry my eyes out to release it, but couldn't. I think because my meds are doing such an excellent job regulating my emotions, I don't get these intense lows, or highs anymore. When I'm sad, I'm just sad, not devastated. When I'm happy, I'm just happy, not absolutely exhilarated with the joys of living.
So when this depressive episode rolled around, it took me months to recognize it because I just feel kind of numb, and bored, and like absolutely everything is too much effort.
Alternatively, another theory is that, because I don't get the highs anymore either, I just don't enjoy the things I used to in the same way because it doesn't come with an insane dopamine hit. Since I'm not getting the dopamine hits anymore, and I'm not used to enjoying things the way neurotypicals do, am I just struggling to recognize that these things make me happy, just in a more stable way?
I guess the main point is, as much as the emotional regulation is nice, I miss the highs and the lows. They were unreliable and made me feel insane, but also made me feel really alive. I'm having trouble identifying my emotional wellbeing without them.
Anyone else have a similar experience or any insight? Thank you for making it to the end of this post! | 2021-11-29T21:31:50.000Z | r568h6 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Medication made me not recognize my depression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r568h6/medication_made_me_not_recognize_my_depression/ |
itsabitstrangeinnit | I do maintenance for a living so I'm usually up and moving during the day, but my kiddo is sick and I have paperwork to catch up on so I'm working from home and sitting in front of a computer.
ALL I WANT TO DO IS SLEEP.
I'll stand up or look at my phone and be fine, but everytime I try to focus back on work tasks my brain shuts off and my eyes get droopy.
Currently unmedicated while jumping through the diagnosis and the "try everything else first so we know you're not just drug seeking" hoops...
So, other than literally slapping myself in the face for a quick adrenaline shot every five minutes I'm not sure what I can do. Caffeine usually helps and I'm on a sinus decongestant for allergies that gives me a bit of a boost, but I'm a dose and a half deep there and 4 espresso shots in and so far no difference.
Any advice??? | 2021-11-29T21:30:46.000Z | r567mb | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Working from home and suddenly SO tired. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r567mb/working_from_home_and_suddenly_so_tired/ |
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lucyluluna | Hi. I was just diagnosed with ADHD in July. I am the primarily inattentive type. I’ve always struggled with procrastination, attention issues, hyper-fixation, etc. I thought this was just my personality my whole life. I now see a therapist and a psychiatrist and I am finally on a treatment plan that seems to be working for me which is great. I still always feel overwhelmed with all the things that I need to do/want to do. I feel like no matter how much progress I make, I do not feel content with my efforts. Does anyone else experience this? Does this feeling ever go away? I’m not even sure if this is related to ADHD. I still halfway feel like everything is just my personality/some ability I am lacking. | 2021-11-29T21:26:55.000Z | r564ly | 3 | 5 | ADHD | I’m always so overwhelmed. | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r564ly/im_always_so_overwhelmed/ |
arnoldsandstor1 | For context, my new job asked if i could go without my ADHD medication since it’s a hazard for me to operate machinery with it. so, i spent the last few weeks taking myself off of it with the help of my doctor and ive gained over 30 pounds. I feel like that’s not normal and it’s making me very self conscious about my body now and i hate it. | 2021-11-29T21:25:37.000Z | r563k9 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Massive weight gain when coming off meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r563k9/massive_weight_gain_when_coming_off_meds/ |
biology_and_brainfog | First time poster in this sub- I desperately need some reassurance from people who’ve been there and have made it.
Some context: I (F24) got diagnosed with severe ADHD this past year at 24, mid-Master’s program to get my certificate for science in Secondary Ed. All my life I’ve struggled with (what I now know stemmed from untreated ADHD) anxiety, depression, a need to please others, and a deep-seated inability to ask for help- not because I’m so prideful that I don’t think I need it, but because I don’t want to burden others/don’t want to let anybody know how badly I’m truly struggling when from the outside I look like I have it mostly together.
Ironically, even though I’m in therapy and on meds, my symptoms have never been this bad. I feel like I’m drowning. My executive dysfunction has completely taken over my life. I’m constantly exhausted. I have such bad time blindness that I consistently am leaving for my student teaching placement late, am turning in assignments late (like, 5-6 weeks late sometimes) for my program, and just feel generally frozen in fear 24/7.
The thing is, I feel really comfortable in the classroom. I love the high school students at my internship and my mentor teacher is amazing. I have no problem instructing and teaching content, connecting with the students, and I feel like I can explain things well…that is, until 5 minutes after I’m done teaching the class period and start second guessing literally everything I did and have to go cry or have a panic attack in the staff bathroom. I feel like I have no gauge for what’s good vs bad or any idea if I’m actually going to be able to succeed at this. I have moments of clarity where I think “yeah, I can do this”. And then I remember how behind I am and how shitty my mental health is and how some days I can’t even get out of bed and the impostor syndrome kicks in hard because I have no CLUE what I’m doing.
It sucks. And I’m terrified. I’m struggling so bad right now and don’t know what to do anymore- I feel like I can barely take care of myself, much less succeed at such a tough profession. When I started my program, I was *so sure* that this is what I’m meant to do with my life: help students grow into healthy, functional adults through getting them excited about how amazing the natural world is. What if I can’t do it? This is my third college degree and it was kind of the only thing I wanted/only option I felt like I had for a career I might actually enjoy and be fulfilled by. I’ve spent so much money on classes and I don’t even know where I could go or what I could do if this doesn’t work out. I’m so scared I’m going to fail- because who in their right mind would give this walking disaster a certificate to educate kids?
TL;DR: Student teacher with severe ADHD needing reassurance from an experienced teacher with ADHD that it’s going to be okay and my brain not working right doesn’t automatically mean I’ll be a complete failure. | 2021-11-29T21:23:25.000Z | r561ta | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Teaching with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r561ta/teaching_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:23:09.000Z | r561lu | 2 | 3 | ADHD | My older sibling keeps saying they think they have ADHD and it's really insulting to me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r561lu/my_older_sibling_keeps_saying_they_think_they/ |
Danic2188 | Is there such a thing as being *too* productive? Lately, I do not want to leave work at the end of the day. I am now arriving a whole hour earlier than I am supposed to because I just want to get things done. But only at work. I want to just stay at work all night. I don’t, but I would! People tell me I’m avoiding home responsibilities. I don’t think it’s that. I just love my job so much.
Is my dose too high? Is this just a weird phase? I’m starting to feel crazy for feeling this way. :/ | 2021-11-29T21:20:04.000Z | r55z5b | 7 | 5 | ADHD | OVER-productivity? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r55z5b/overproductivity/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T21:17:03.000Z | r55wqq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Self-brag: I remembered to order my wife's main Christmas gift on the only day I can afford it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r55wqq/selfbrag_i_remembered_to_order_my_wifes_main/ |
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