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Hi all, as the title states, I am wondering your experience with generic amphetamine salt IR's. Xr's last too long for me. Going to talk to my doctor this week about trying IR but don't want to be stuck with medication that doesn't help me. What are your guys experiences with IR generics? I've tried to dig some, I know there is no Authorized Generic for the IR. From what I've read Teva isn't as good as it used to be? Sandoz is alright ? Thanks for your input.
2021-12-20T03:43:11.000Z
rkdsjv
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4
ADHD
Best Generic Amphetamine Salts IR?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdsjv/best_generic_amphetamine_salts_ir/
aussiepillp0pper
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2021-12-20T03:34:39.000Z
rkdn16
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1
ADHD
I need some help getting rid of my Adderal medication
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdn16/i_need_some_help_getting_rid_of_my_adderal/
MissPandannie
Hi all. I got prescribed Concerta this year and it was working great. The pharmacist called me for my most recent batch and asked if I wanted to try the generic. Generic is usually the same thing just less money so I said screw it why not. I don't know if it's just the time of year or anything else, but they don't seem to work as well. Did anyone else experience this same issue? Is it maybe just in my head? Should I talk to my doctor?
2021-12-20T03:33:52.000Z
rkdmj9
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1
ADHD
Generic Meds
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdmj9/generic_meds/
LadyReya
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2021-12-20T03:33:00.000Z
rkdlxs
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1
ADHD
Ever been compared too Naruto so much it's irritating?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdlxs/ever_been_compared_too_naruto_so_much_its/
mihoyminoy81
Hi! I work in corporate right now and I'm on the brink of getting fired right now (within two weeks) because I can't focus when my manager is teaching me something- especially when someone is chewing or breathing hard, and he teaches me way too fast and I get really bad anxiety. I legit can't absorb what he is teaching me and he's pissed and he thinks that I'm not trying and doesn't care. Should I report that I have ADHD to HR or to my manager? I don't think my manager will take it well if I have ADHD it might actually get worse. I'm not specifically sure on what accommodations I'm allowed to ask for - I just really need him to slow down when he's teaching me things, not get upset if I don't understand something right away, and give me more time to train. I'm just not sure what I'm allowed to ask for or the process and I'm scared I'm going to get fired. Thanks in advance!
2021-12-20T03:32:10.000Z
rkdld7
2
1
ADHD
Questions on how to let my job know that I have ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdld7/questions_on_how_to_let_my_job_know_that_i_have/
Mikeferdy
Hi everyone. I'm not officially diagnosed with ADHD but I have an appointment by next year Feb with a government hospital. Long story short, someone suggested I might have it, I looked it up and I relate with most of what is described with ADHD along with what I observe my family members seems to have. Anyway, weird behavior I noticed from myself is when watching videos of stuff I like, cute animal videos, my favorite youtubers/vtubers, a good comedy, I find myself pausing a lot and walking away for a while to "calm down". Its kinda hard to watch long videos of stuff I find extremely funny in one sitting. Sometimes I have to put the remote/mouse far away from me. But it is different when I am playing my current favorite online video game, Apex Legends (a battle Royale type of game). It demands a lot of concentration so there's no choice but for me to stay and be in the moment. It feels like quite a rush when I do manage to secure a win with my team. But after walking away from the game, the transition from the rush to base line is kinda uncomfortable. Is this weird?
2021-12-20T03:26:47.000Z
rkdhss
3
6
ADHD
Weird behavior of stopping myself from being "too happy" (when watching videos)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdhss/weird_behavior_of_stopping_myself_from_being_too/
dumbass-nerd
So I've been prescribed vyvanse 40mg because apparently I have a fast metabolism, and so far at this dose I get about 7 hours of productivity before crashing (Adderall XR 30mg had me crash after 3-4 hours). But I can't take it every day because if I take it more than 3 to 4 days in a row, it seems to stop working and just makes me feel tired and anxious. I wonder if it's because I also have moderate depression (have had it for 10+ years) which means I have very low energy. Up to 3 days on vyvanse, I have energy. Has anyone else had this experience? I've met people who say they can't function if they don't take their adhd meds every day, while I'm the opposite. My psychiatrist is tough on controlled medication and won't prescribe me a low dose immediate release one for the afternoon.
2021-12-20T03:26:02.000Z
rkdhbb
2
1
ADHD
Medication Question
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdhbb/medication_question/
Aggravating_Chip_350
So for as long as I can remember, I have always been labeled as someone “with their head in their clouds” or “daydreamer” In school, I barely passed my exams because I couldn’t find the focus to handle any of my revision prior to the exam, and written assignments would take me hours to even begin. When I was 19, I met whom I believed to be the love of my life. In fact, I moved from the UK to the USA to be with her. At first, I couldn’t hold a job because I either couldn’t afford to get there (I couldn’t yet drive) or I couldn’t perform well enough without forgetting what I was doing. Finally, I got a well-paying job. At first, I did great because all I had to do was hit certain check marks and I’d get assessed well. Then they changed the system, and I started failing at that too. We had, essentially, a Wikipedia of information about what callers would reach out to us for, and we had to pull up the page and read it to them. Even if we knew the information off the top of my heads. Well, that proved to be too much for me to focus on, and I started getting written warnings, etc. about my performance. It all got too much for me mentally and I couldn’t take the constantly being put down, so I quit. My wife was very supportive and allowed me the time to do odd jobs around until I found work that I could handle, which I did this year. Well, throughout the course of this journey, her and I have nearly gone separate ways on numerous occasions, and I know it’s my fault. I struggle so much to pay attention, that I forget either things she asked, or conversations we have had, and it puts such a strain on us both. She finally, a few months ago, put out the idea that I could have ADHD (it’s not something I’d thought about before, but hindsight is 20/20). Since then, I have been put on Wellbutrin, but it hasn’t touch my focus. I feel like this is the start of a very long journey, and I worry that my marriage can’t take the strain any longer, despite me trying so so hard. Anyone else been in a similar position? What helped? What can I do?
2021-12-20T03:21:09.000Z
rkde44
3
1
ADHD
ADHD has really impacted my marriage
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkde44/adhd_has_really_impacted_my_marriage/
ViaOfTheVale
Hi yall. I hope this is allowed. I'm not yet diagnosed but I've taken a few screening tests from various places online and have decided to find a psychiatrist here in Korea if I can. I've felt for, i guess decades now, that something is just wrong with me. I always forget things minutes or seconds after I place them somewhere, or need to do them, or mentioned it to someone. I can't keep a to-do list, a schedule, a routine for the life of me. Continuing to try and fail has depressed me since i was teen and has only gotten worse into adulthood and the stakes are higher and only mine to bear really. But with a lot of the stigma around ADD/ADHD i've always brushed it off as me being lazy and undisciplined no matter how much my circumstances made me hate myself. These habits have made me MISERABLE. I want to keep my spaces clean and i get it done for maybe a week before it devolves into a pig-sty. I'm always overwhelmed by things i WANT to do let alone things I need to do... I've already forgotten the next sentence I wanted to write... The last straw was me forgetting to turn on a certain software in my computer when I was editing a video. My husband told me the FCP makes the computer too hot and hes told me all week before this point not to forget to turn on the fan mod. He told me aGAIN and in my head I said "SMCFan SMCFan SMCFan SMCFan SMCFan" and by the time I even fucking logged into the computer i forgot and he had to remind me AGAIN. Shit like this happens all the time and it's embarassing because i look like i just don't care or don't want to put the effort into things like drinking water, vacuuming, cleaning my sink drain etc... Anyway, the point of this was to ask after what point, or what supposed symptom did you experience that led you to finally decide to get a screening? If you;re open to it, i'd love to see what time period and cycle or patterns led you to decide as well. ​ Thanks in advance.
2021-12-20T03:15:01.000Z
rkd9xa
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2
ADHD
What was the last straw?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd9xa/what_was_the_last_straw/
Wherewereyouin62
18m senior in high school here. I’ve had a mixed experience in highschool; lenient teachers that excuse my late work, classes I’ve had deep genuine interest in, and have managed to succeed in the class from my short bursts of focus/passion etc. and also teachers who have put me in the lazy box to late assignments and class-clownish behavior. Nevertheless, I felt I have grown in all areas, but am still kind of bumming by on leniency, intermittent passion, and luck. I’ve gone to a small highschool with lots of individualized attention, and here comes college. More accountability, less leniency. Also, More frequent, higher stakes deadlines. And I worry how I’m going to keep my head above water. Was curious as to ya’lls experiences. Thanks!
2021-12-20T03:14:18.000Z
rkd9f2
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ADHD
Can anyone tell me what college is going to be like?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd9f2/can_anyone_tell_me_what_college_is_going_to_be/
Mental4Help
Listen, completing MOST of an 8 week course by working 36 hours straight is the closest thing to success I have had in a long while - leave me alone! SOOOOO long story real short. I have tried doing my school work for over 20 hours each week and at the end of this 8 week course I completed one assignment. I have no idea how, I was a MESS. Anyway, I asked her for a 2 day extension and starting at 7 AM yesterday I literally worked on school and only stopped to use the bathroom. I have never had my mind shut up. And for so long. I literally worked through the night and barely felt it. then I worked all day. So it was supposed to be done at midnight tonight but I realized I was going to be cutting it real close so I asked her for until the morning to get it done. She agreed, I promptly took a break. That, my friends, was a mistake... I am now back at my desk trying to finish the final 3 assignments and I cant focus for shit. I am moving around hopping my leg twirling my beard looking things up watching youtube "just real quick". in over 2 hours I have barely made a shoddy chart on Microsoft word. AHH P.S. I used my new SONY M4 headphones the entire time. I charged them up for maybe a half hour, other than that they lasted the entire time and my ears only started to hurt maybe 36 hours in. Incredible. Thanks for coming to my ted talk - peace
2021-12-20T03:14:15.000Z
rkd9df
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3
ADHD
The ultimate procrastination ADHD failure of a Grad school class failure that turned into a 48 hour day
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd9df/the_ultimate_procrastination_adhd_failure_of_a/
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2021-12-20T03:13:54.000Z
rkd93h
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ADHD
Writing Xmas cards - anybody else struggle?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd93h/writing_xmas_cards_anybody_else_struggle/
WhittyReddit
Okay, so I have been diagnosed with ADHD since the 4th grade (I am 22/F now just for the record). I have always been searching for the best ways to keep myself focus and to cope with my ADHD instead of just trying to "cure" it. However, I feel like some of the common mechanisms just actually distract me more: especially noise canceling headphones. ​ I know they are supposed to help, but I feel like noise canceling headphones make things even worse. Starting off, I have a pressure feeling in my head every time I wear them that is distracting from the start. Then, I think since my brain is always craving stimulation, I get more thrown off by the lack of sound than if I just had my natural surroundings making noise. ​ Does anyone else in the ADHD community experience this? Or does anyone have any advice on how to make these my friend? I just want to know I am not alone!
2021-12-20T03:12:29.000Z
rkd847
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2
ADHD
Noise canceling headphones
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd847/noise_canceling_headphones/
Occams_Razor42
Basically while I passed my classes this semester (so, so, so, glad for that!), I skimped by & got Das Boot from a Social Work program I was interested in. The profs mentioned the usual has a hard time getting assignments in on time etc, but also that while I'm very good at writing I sometimes fall off prompt and get rambly So basically I probably just hyper-focous and then pump out a whole buncha stuff. I've tried copying & pasting rubrics from the assigned essays into MS Word & then 1/2 writing & 1/2 outling the paper in bullet-points, but since I'm here... well that writing style didn't work out for my academics lol. One perfect example was an assignment where I had to write about how I'd work with an example client family to assist them & I tried to compare things to a fusion restaurant. But my points about how said fusions can be a metaphor for trying to utilize interventions that are both .based in the client's culture yet still clinically effective didn't seem to go over well I dunno everything 100% sounds good & makes sense in the moment. But of course that's just my brain pulling [One of These](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/article/3/6/5/785365.jpg). And let's be honest, I don't always remember shit early enough to be able to sleep on it. Any ideas, because I'm just beating my head (metaphorically) against the wall here
2021-12-20T03:11:41.000Z
rkd7kz
2
2
ADHD
College Writing & ADHD
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd7kz/college_writing_adhd/
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2021-12-20T03:05:40.000Z
rkd3h6
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1
ADHD
Right/Left Blindness
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd3h6/rightleft_blindness/
Artsy_theybie
Okay. So my partner and I both have adhd. Laundry is the most challenging thing right now. There’s a giant pile of clean clothes on our floor for months now I think… I have a hard time with getting the motivation and focus to put stuff away. Then when I do, I can’t cause I have to go to work or something. Then on days when my partner is home, I’m just so excited to spend time with them. I forget the pile exists. Then my partner has trouble getting things started. I think they get overwhelmed by the seemingly huge boring task. Then guilt and shame set in. Same issue with other chores too. What are things that we can do to work with our things? Creative storage ideas? Tricks for positive encouragement, motivation, focus? Anything will help. Thank you in advance <3
2021-12-20T03:04:56.000Z
rkd2y6
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5
ADHD
Seeking advice for putting clothes away
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd2y6/seeking_advice_for_putting_clothes_away/
Pleasant-Chapter5026
Hey y’all. I am hoping To get some clarity on my current Adderall situation. I am 36 years old and was diagnosed with adult ADHD about 3 years ago. I started on Adderall XR but it gave me some pretty gnarly migraines and only worked for about 3 hours. I started taking Adderall IR and it worked well for me because I could take 2 a day and sometimes just 1. Within the last few months I have noticed a change with the IR. All of a sudden the medication is not working at all anymore. I found myself taking 3 in a day to just feel normal again. I take days off from the medication but still doesn’t help. Did anyone here start with adderall and move onto something else? Should I up my dose? I’m currently on 15mg IR. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks guys and gals!
2021-12-20T03:04:02.000Z
rkd2bi
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1
ADHD
Adderall IR, XR or something new?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkd2bi/adderall_ir_xr_or_something_new/
redthefern
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2021-12-20T02:58:37.000Z
rkcyfu
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ADHD
ADHD / ASD Marriage Difficulties
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcyfu/adhd_asd_marriage_difficulties/
Artsy_theybie
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2021-12-20T02:58:31.000Z
rkcydp
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1
ADHD
Seeking ideas for dealing with laundry
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcydp/seeking_ideas_for_dealing_with_laundry/
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2021-12-20T02:56:23.000Z
rkcwzo
1
1
ADHD
Auditory and visual hallucinations while on Adderall IR?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcwzo/auditory_and_visual_hallucinations_while_on/
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2021-12-20T02:55:59.000Z
rkcwq7
1
1
ADHD
Right/Left Blindness??
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcwq7/rightleft_blindness/
SnooBeans5212
Irritating as fuck that some days are such a struggle. Who else is learning to deal with this as an adult? I’m not talking late teens & 20s either. I’ve been untreated the majority of my life and I can’t help but wonder how much better my life would be if I had learned how to manage this as an adolescent. Months long waiting lists to see a psychiatrist in my area. Please share with me what you do to manage.
2021-12-20T02:49:18.000Z
rkcsiy
3
8
ADHD
How do you cope? What helps you deal with ADHD/ADD? I absolutely killed it today! Wrote a to-do list last night. 7 simple, everyday tasks to get done. 3 at the same place. Knocked out 1/7. ISO a normal adult to keep me in line.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcsiy/how_do_you_cope_what_helps_you_deal_with_adhdadd/
galactea101
I will never understand how my brain works. Today was the last day we could submit our assignments online. Instead of completing them before their due dates, I procrastinated until the last day and completed them all at once. I always do this, when a new semester starts I tell myself it's not going to happen again but it always does and I always have this feeling of accomplishment but disappointment with myself. Hopefully I won't fail this time.
2021-12-20T02:49:18.000Z
rkcsii
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ADHD
I just completed a semester worth of assignments under 8 hours.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcsii/i_just_completed_a_semester_worth_of_assignments/
Cryyos_
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2021-12-20T02:46:21.000Z
rkcqk2
1
1
ADHD
I'm starting a company to make fidget toys and other resources for other ADHD adults, do you think this will be helpful to you?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcqk2/im_starting_a_company_to_make_fidget_toys_and/
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2021-12-20T02:43:12.000Z
rkcogu
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1
ADHD
I just completed a semester worth of assignments under 8 hours.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcogu/i_just_completed_a_semester_worth_of_assignments/
ChenofRivia
2am. Have 1800 words to write by 4pm which is doable. I did 4 essays in 12 hours last year. I’m just having a crisis tonight. I don’t know how to explain it, but I’m simultaneously aware of my deadlines and unaware of them. It’s like someone took the “You need to do this” and locked it in a dark corner of my brain, meanwhile at the forefront there’s a carnival going on lol. Then when it comes to the actual work, I zoom through so many thoughts and ideas at once that it takes me a stupid amount of time to hone in on a particular one. I’m thinking of going on medication because I can’t do this anymore. Do any fellow students have any tips?
2021-12-20T02:40:56.000Z
rkcn0j
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16
ADHD
ADHD + Uni deadlines = Hell
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcn0j/adhd_uni_deadlines_hell/
FaithInStrangers94
Has anyone had any success in ameliorating ADHD symptoms with antidepressants? Either prescribed for ADHD or for depression or anxiety and then noticed an improvement in ADHD symptoms? I’ve been prescribed Zoloft predominately for anxiety but I’ve read reports of antidepressants like Wellbutrin helping with the emotional dysregulation issues. Of course some reports of them making things worse as well. Have any of you guys tried them?
2021-12-20T02:37:21.000Z
rkcknx
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2
ADHD
ADHD and Antidepressants
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkcknx/adhd_and_antidepressants/
AcademicLadder8678
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2021-12-20T02:33:47.000Z
rkci95
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1
ADHD
I am literally anxious to start stimulants next month. Can someone provide me some comfort? What to expect? The good and the bad…
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkci95/i_am_literally_anxious_to_start_stimulants_next/
Competitive_Life6561
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2021-12-20T02:18:13.000Z
rkc7os
1
1
ADHD
What are some good video games to play as an add adult
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkc7os/what_are_some_good_video_games_to_play_as_an_add/
TheSandwichMeat
This sub helps a ton, for sure, but I don't always want to just talk to people over the internet about my problems. I want to have friends, people that I can see in real life. Hang out with, body double with so I can get shit done, have them tell me they're coming over so I'm forced to clean. And also, I want to know about these theoretical people. Their lives, their interests, their struggles maybe even. I want to be there for someone. And yeah, I wouldn't mind a relationship. But to be honest, I just miss people. They're uplifting, to me. But between COVID, me not having a car or working phone, my less-than-comforting family, and the countless mental afflictions I go through, it can be downright impossible to talk to anyone. All my friends from highschool are always busy, and I dropped out of college a couple years ago. My best friend moved to California, and my other friend who I would regularly see is thinking about North Carolina. Meanwhile, I haven't had a job in years because my executive dysfunction is brutal and I need so much dopamine from nonsense like gaming or YouTube because I'm currently unable to get meds. I've been trying to hyperfixate on more social games, trying to make myself at least. It doesn't really help, I'm not one for voice chat honestly. But it is neat seeing someone else in Fallout 76, helping me escort a Protectron. I tried FFXIV right before the new EP came out, not much into MMOs like that so I only played for like 10 hours. I posted on r/lonely earlier and didn't get much of a response. I don't expect this post to, either, but I just miss people. Say Hi or talk about your day in the comments or my DMs, I wanna hear about it.
2021-12-20T02:16:18.000Z
rkc68y
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ADHD
ADHD with comorbid Depression & Trauma, is so lonely.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkc68y/adhd_with_comorbid_depression_trauma_is_so_lonely/
abunny00
I never seriously considered ADHD as something I could have since I didn't really know much about it. I have been diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety and BPD. But at this point, my productivity has gotten so low I really cannot cope. I have no impulse control, I'm in university and I'm just not able to do any assignments. I can't form a coherent thought because it's all a jumble and makes it really hard for me to write assignments especially. I literally cannot understand how I'm supposed to eat more than one meal and sleep and study work. Like I cannot comprehend how it's even possible to do that. I'm always procrastinating and I'm so so frustrated with myself. After researching more about ADHD through Med circle videos on youtube and how to ADHD and doing a couple of self questionnaires to figure out if I should be assessed I have a problem with interrupting and being clumsy and it's really affecting my relationship and is incredibly frustrating because I don't even realise I'm doing it. I left purse with expensive shit on the bus and didn't realise until a day later and im struggling with university and have always. I reached out to my old therapist about my issues and how I'm terrified of failing and never being able to hold down a job because I just can't bring myself to get my shit together. I filled out the adults CAARS form and after assessment, she told me that I definitely need to get a formal diagnosis with a psychiatrist. I have my appointment soon (an appointment I've been waiting for months because Canada and I've been burned out and unable to study or submit my assignments and quit my job) And I'm actually terrified that I won't be taken seriously because I have BPD or because I'm a woman and POC. Maybe they think I'm just looking to get meds because honestly, I am looking to get on meds because I'm not ok. This is also why im scared to mention I have tried stimulants such as ADHD and dextratine before and they calm me down. I don't know what im even asking for here but if you have any thoughts please let me know.
2021-12-20T02:14:20.000Z
rkc4rz
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2
ADHD
I'm pretty sure I have ADHD but I'm terrified I won't be diagnosed
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkc4rz/im_pretty_sure_i_have_adhd_but_im_terrified_i/
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2021-12-20T02:09:36.000Z
rkc1dc
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1
ADHD
I'm 24 and I still have symptoms
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkc1dc/im_24_and_i_still_have_symptoms/
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2021-12-20T02:05:22.000Z
rkby9a
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1
ADHD
Companies with monthly subscriptions are out to get us
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkby9a/companies_with_monthly_subscriptions_are_out_to/
MoaninForSerotonin
Hi, Been looking for folks diagnosed after college / 20's. Barely graduated, failed out of Master's program. Still paying off loans almost a decade later. Feeling depressed fighting the system to try and get real medication. Sliced the candle into near-molecular cuts and am burning every edge I can see, running with the tachometer buried way beyond redline trying to make up for lost time. Feeling depressed being on reddit after college. Thanks
2021-12-20T01:59:28.000Z
rkbtsq
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375
ADHD
Over 30 ADHD community?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkbtsq/over_30_adhd_community/
notforthisworld0101
I've been having a bad couple of weeks. I've been getting around 7-9 hours sleep each night (it flactuates) and am finding myself snoozing my alarm every morning. Today I slept in until 9:30am (I was supposed to start at 9am) and knew full well I was going to be late to work. I just didn't care because I was so *meh* I managed to drag myself to work and all I've been thinking about is how bad I want to give up and quit. My job isn't even that bad. Just the other week I was so excited and my mind was running 100 miles a minute with all these ideas I could do. So the inconsistency in my mood really bothers me. Does anyone else feel like this or can relate? It seems sometimes when I wake up i dont know what I'll be like. Either I'll be 0% or 100% there's no in between. The past few weeks have been a big fat 0% And I just know when im in this state there's no room for mistakes because if I fuck up it makes me way worse and really affects me emotionally.
2021-12-20T01:57:02.000Z
rkbs3v
7
3
ADHD
Hard to get out of bed in the morning
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkbs3v/hard_to_get_out_of_bed_in_the_morning/
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2021-12-20T01:55:06.000Z
rkbqq4
1
1
ADHD
I can’t even sit through a 12 minute YouTube video anymore
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkbqq4/i_cant_even_sit_through_a_12_minute_youtube_video/
miss_winky
Recently there was talk about not taking methylphenidate meds with Vitamin C or well as sugary drinks and cereals as it would negate the effectiveness of the meds. So, I did a bit of digging into interactions between vitamin C etc and methylphenidate and there are none. The whole thing appears to have come from AD*mag (can’t write the name or it’ll get removed) and there are actually no studies cited anywhere that I could find that say interactions with vitamin C or even soft drinks/soda is a proven thing, all the mentions about it on other websites loosely say “may” but do not cite any actual evidence and appear to use the same text as the originating website. I wondered if it’s just a case of that website driving clicks but no actual evidence that it’s factual. You could say anything using the word “may”. *edited for a typo
2021-12-20T01:38:46.000Z
rkbf94
8
4
ADHD
Methylphenidate and Vitamin C/Soda
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkbf94/methylphenidate_and_vitamin_csoda/
MountainTheory284
Other then having ADHD, i have anxiety and depression. i’m not new to having severe anxiety but ever since i started my medication it’s been rare i have a “episodes”. I started the new dose of 25mg of adderall on Wednesday. For the past 3 days i have had horrendous anxiety. My chest hurts so much and just recently I started feeling my heart rate pick up but wouldn’t let up. i just am having a hard time distinguishing what is the medication and what’s outside sources of my anxiety. i’m going through a huge change in my life and i don’t know if it’s that, that’s causing my anxiety or the medication? or can the medication make it so much worse? the last time we upped the dosage, the “side effects” i felt (feeling really irritable and over stimulated) went away after a week. when should i contact my doctor? how long should i wait until i contact my doctor? or should i even contact them? i just don’t know if im over reacting, if it’s my feelings towards what’s going on or what. or if i should give it time to… adjust??
2021-12-20T01:37:00.000Z
rkbdzt
2
1
ADHD
started new dose of medication, been anxious for 3 days straight
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkbdzt/started_new_dose_of_medication_been_anxious_for_3/
matanemar
I have litterally nothing else to do. I live with my parents and don't want to contaminate them so whatever wikipedia/youtube/weird reddit thread your adhd brain made you fall into, my adhd brain wants some of it too. I could use some hyperfocus on something silly instead of fixating on my impending doom.
2021-12-20T01:31:23.000Z
rkba70
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17
ADHD
Locked in my room because I have a caught myself an omicron. I want to know what are your best rabbit holes to fall into
0.96
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkba70/locked_in_my_room_because_i_have_a_caught_myself/
Various-Jackfruit865
Hi guys! Im struggling these days with a crush on a consultant at work. I don’t know anything about his personal life. But im always thinking about him and feel very stupid when hes around. I feel like in my head its a big thing and all. But in real life, its a coworker. Thing is, im happily married. I read that its normal for adhd people to have those kinda obssessions. It’s like chasing a trill. Please tell me im not the only one feeling like that?
2021-12-20T01:29:25.000Z
rkb8ox
17
6
ADHD
Married ADD with crush on coworker - yikes
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb8ox/married_add_with_crush_on_coworker_yikes/
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2021-12-20T01:26:50.000Z
rkb6ul
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2
ADHD
I don't know where to begin...but I'll do my best to share my story. Hopefully you guys can help me with some advice, finding the right answers and help in the nearby future. (ADHD, OCD and/or BPD? )
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb6ul/i_dont_know_where_to_beginbut_ill_do_my_best_to/
bmiyares319
Hey y’all! as the title suggests, I’ve always struggled with over exaggerating my relationships with people. For example, I always feel like the friendships I have with my coworkers is really strong, and I act/treat them like really good friends but it’s often made apparent that we actually aren’t that close of friends. Similarly when I meet people who have all of the same interest I do I try to work on forming a friendship with them but it seems like I’m the only one interested in doing so. It’s like I get attached strongly and really quickly. As I’ve gotten older (I’m only 28, but still) I’ve learned to recognize when that’s happening/about to happen and to step back but I worry it’s making me miss out on some potential great friendships. Does anyone else deal with this?
2021-12-20T01:23:07.000Z
rkb4ab
5
7
ADHD
Exaggerating my relationships with others
0.9
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb4ab/exaggerating_my_relationships_with_others/
Porcelainz
I feel like ADHD has really taken a toll on my self esteem and self confidence. In college, I realized that I was the only one doing a "Support Plan" because I was falling so many projects. I often make careless little mistakes, but my program is extremely strict and extremely detail-oriented. My instructors don't understand me. They don't understand how my brain works. One of my instructors took me aside and yelled at me because I handed in something that wasn't good enough/was missing a small detail. I told her that I tried my best on that thing, which I did, but she just yelled at me and said, "Trying isn't doing!!! Trying isn't good enough!! Why didn't you do it instead of trying to do it?? Go and redo it!!" When I look around to my classmates, I see so many capable people. They're smart, fast, efficient, and they get good grades. Meanwhile, I feel like I'm constantly hitting my head against the wall, because no matter how much work I put into my projects, those tiny little mistakes along the way make me fail. Sometimes I find myself getting frustrated, then rushing past some steps, because I'm feeling impatient. I want to read the textbooks, but the words all jumble together, and it feels like I'm reading the whole paper at once instead of word by word. I lose things a lot, and I feel disorganized in my life. I want to be productive at home, but I often end up doing nothing or getting little done. I take too much time doing tasks. It's hard to relax. I'm currently taking low-dose Vyvanse 2x a day. I started about a month ago. It helps me focus a little better. But it's expensive, I get headaches every night from it, I get irritable from it, nauseous, depressed and anxious for no reason. My psychiatrist is hard to reach, and even now, he's out of business for a whole month because of Christmas. I'm just having a really hard time dealing with ADHD. If anyone can offer empathy, words of encouragement, success stories, tips. Anything! I'd really appreciate it.
2021-12-20T01:22:38.000Z
rkb3yo
5
1
ADHD
ADHD is hard, and finding meds is even harder
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb3yo/adhd_is_hard_and_finding_meds_is_even_harder/
Isaisaisa3x
Me (F 24) and my husband (M 24) we're living together for 2 years after we lived with his parents for almost a year. He is unemployed at the moment and I work. He was diagnosed with ADHD recently and also have depression. I'm on the autistic spectrum. I'm gonna be honest, I'm struggling living with him, our house is a sensory overload hell. He's very messy and doesn't help with the house and the house is so disgusting everyday, there's things everywhere it's TOO MUCH for my head. When I ask him to do something he gets mad and then gets sad after saying he is useless and doesn't do anything right. I just don't say anything anymore bc I don't want him to feel like this but I can't live like this. Even when I try to clean and organize it doesn't last a day. He was not like this living with his parents, they were VERY strict (Asian parents u kno), and made him do all the house chores. I don't know what to do, even if I speak to him softly, calmly and with a smile on my face he always get mad or sad or both. I don't want to argue or fight with him or make him depressed or stressed, I honestly don't know how to deal with this and I don't have anyone to talk about this, bc people will tell me to dump him and I don't want to, I love him so much, I just need to understand him better so we can go through this. Sorry if I said something wrong english is not my first language.
2021-12-20T01:21:17.000Z
rkb31d
3
1
ADHD
What can I do to live better with my husband who have ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb31d/what_can_i_do_to_live_better_with_my_husband_who/
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2021-12-20T01:19:57.000Z
rkb220
1
1
ADHD
Has anyone tried Clonidine (Catapres) for their ADHD symptoms?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkb220/has_anyone_tried_clonidine_catapres_for_their/
CranberryPure4815
(Throwaway account) Hey everyone! Looking for advice re my (31F) relationship with my partner (31M) who has ADHD and dyslexia. *please let me know nicely if I say anything insensitive, I’m learning! We are in a semi long distance relationship and see each other on weekends and considering moving in together next year (logistics/jobs allowing). He is a truly incredible person - kind, sweet, open minded, emotionally intelligent, fun, creative, and adventurous (it seems to me that these are some of the great qualities of ADHD). Mostly he/I can handle his ADHD which you could maybe describe as high functioning. He is tidy, excellent at his job, and (mostly) organised. Sometimes if we have to be somewhere I’ll tell him it’s 30-60 minutes earlier than it really is so we’ll be on time, and he’s not great with managing his money but hey neither am I. There’s one part I’m struggling with. Often when we’re together he’s “off with the fairies” and it leaves me feeling very alone. I try to make basic conversation and in response I just kind of get gibberish, random movie quotes, and singing. It’s almost like what you would do if you were intentionally blocking out someone from talking to you (eg they try to say something you don’t want to hear and you go “LALALALALALAA! BOOBS!” lol). Sometimes I get one or two word answers and he’s just quiet, looking elsewhere. I know he’s not doing it intentionally and doesn’t really realise he’s doing it. But it breaks my heart. I feel like I’m babysitting a child or a pet rather than in the company of a partner. Eventually I give in and go quiet or start scrolling on my phone and he asks me what’s wrong and I try to explain it to him, but it just makes him sad which is the last thing I want. Growing up I didn’t have a lot of friends and my family kind of rejected me. Being ignored is triggering for me. I still don’t have a lot of people in my life that I can talk to, so maybe there is a lot of pressure on the relationship to fulfil this need for me. With Christmas coming up I guess I’m feeling extra alone. What do I do? He doesn’t see a therapist and isn’t on medication, but asking him to start medication for me seems borderline abusive, especially as he’s happy and functioning. Should we try couples therapy? Do you guys have any tips for how we could manage it? I have tried slowing down my speech a little so he has more time to process it. I love him very much and want this to work. Any advice would be awesome! Thank you!!
2021-12-20T01:13:41.000Z
rkaxne
6
4
ADHD
My partner with ADHD sometimes makes me feel alone
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaxne/my_partner_with_adhd_sometimes_makes_me_feel_alone/
Lazy-Ad2196
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2021-12-20T01:06:29.000Z
rkasim
1
1
ADHD
How do you get chores done?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkasim/how_do_you_get_chores_done/
Chxmse
Hi Guys, i hope you’re all doing well:) I have a silly question : how do you build a habit and stick to it ? I really would love to have a real routine each morning where i would meditate et and get up at the same hour but i have trouble sticking to it so any advice is welcomed ! (I have been diagnosed with ADHD but I’m not on any medication for now, maybe the meds helps ?)
2021-12-20T01:01:31.000Z
rkaot9
3
1
ADHD
How do you build a habit ?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaot9/how_do_you_build_a_habit/
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2021-12-20T00:51:46.000Z
rkahez
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2
ADHD
Can I drink while on meds?
0.75
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkahez/can_i_drink_while_on_meds/
picklerick0605
I think i may have ADHD and I am going to get tested for it once I am able to. But I have been thinking about how external factors and the environment I grew up in could have influenced some of my behaviour and habits. For example, I've had to constantly be vigilant of my parents calling out for me because I'd get yelled at if I did not respond to them immediately. This leads me to be constantly be vigilant of my surroundings in case people call on me, which makes it hard for me to focus on my work, especially if someone else is in the room or house. I'm also used to leaving work undone because my parents needed something of me and wanted me to come help them regardless of what I was doing. So the question I have is: Is behaviour like this exacerbated by a condition like ADHD. And is it a natural consequence of that sort of environment over a long time?
2021-12-20T00:50:12.000Z
rkagas
1
1
ADHD
How much can external factors contribute to symptoms of ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkagas/how_much_can_external_factors_contribute_to/
momerath7
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2021-12-20T00:49:59.000Z
rkag4j
0
1
ADHD
Psychiatrist wants me to start CBD to transition off meds
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkag4j/psychiatrist_wants_me_to_start_cbd_to_transition/
slow_cheetah_52
Hi All! I'm coming up on my first 1 month of meds (10mg/day Adderall XR, weekends off). It's helped... some. After the first couple days the effects seem mild at best, and wear off mid-afternoon. I'm super nervous about asking for an increase after just the first month though. Is that too quickly to really get a feel for things or would it be a red flag? Is there a chance that she'll say maybe it's not ADHD if this type of medication isn't doing that much (hopefully just a silly concern)? Any tips about having this discussion or gauging efficiency is appreciated. The only other long-term prescription I've taken shows up on blood tests so it's clear when it needs adjusting.
2021-12-20T00:48:44.000Z
rkaf7r
5
1
ADHD
Nervous about requesting first meds adjustment...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaf7r/nervous_about_requesting_first_meds_adjustment/
Speed-runner
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2021-12-20T00:48:22.000Z
rkaex9
1
1
ADHD
What is Ritalin tolerance?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaex9/what_is_ritalin_tolerance/
opotatomypotato
I have four more days to catch up on any reading and data coding, and then I'll be writing 1000 words a day for 12 days straight. Then I'll whip out the 1,500 word intro and 1,500 word conclusion after the draft is back and \*chef's kiss\* possibly the last and most important assignment of my life will be served up for the moderators to absolutely ream. &#x200B; wish me luck bois i hate myself &#x200B; EDIT: Holy shit I didn't expect such a massive response! Thank you so so much for all the advice and support. I was planning to respond to every comment but I should, ah, do my work instead hahaha. But just know that I've read every single one and am immensely grateful to each and everyone of you. I will update early in the new year when I've finished, but for now I'm gonna take a step back and get my focus on!
2021-12-20T00:43:22.000Z
rkab9s
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2,668
ADHD
I'm gonna write my 15,000 word thesis in 12 days
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkab9s/im_gonna_write_my_15000_word_thesis_in_12_days/
Gonchin35
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2021-12-20T00:42:41.000Z
rkaaqx
1
1
ADHD
Can I really not drink alcohol while taking meds?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaaqx/can_i_really_not_drink_alcohol_while_taking_meds/
cecedrury13
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2021-12-20T00:41:55.000Z
rkaa80
1
1
ADHD
completely blanking
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkaa80/completely_blanking/
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2021-12-20T00:36:50.000Z
rka6kb
1
1
ADHD
I get overwhelmed very easily TL;DR
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rka6kb/i_get_overwhelmed_very_easily_tldr/
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2021-12-20T00:34:45.000Z
rka52f
1
1
ADHD
Anyone else get overwhelmed easily?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rka52f/anyone_else_get_overwhelmed_easily/
Showmethecookie
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2021-12-20T00:27:56.000Z
rka00r
1
1
ADHD
Anyone else take naps an hour or two/right after taking adderall?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rka00r/anyone_else_take_naps_an_hour_or_tworight_after/
opotatomypotato
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2021-12-20T00:25:23.000Z
rk9y85
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1
ADHD
I'm gonna write my 15,000 word thesis in 12 days
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9y85/im_gonna_write_my_15000_word_thesis_in_12_days/
Its_just_a_phase_dad
Im off from school for three weeks straigh this Christmas. Its day two and my life is already collapsing.. I cant function without structure forced upon me and now with noone to enforce the structure, its a hell. Its like Im incapable to plan anything productive with my time and everything is fun-based. Atleast during school I have a reason to wake up, try to eat, gym after school to spend some energy, and eat a dinner because working out makes me hungry. But now with no "musts" I just eat sugar instead of meals, which leads to me being super hungry in the evening and binging. I walk around the house from room to room, forgetting what I was supposed to get or what I was doing. There is nothing to stress over and thus no adrenaline kicking in to make me focus on anything. Apparently my brain has decided to stand-by until school starts again or the house catches fire... This stagnacy makes me panicy so I impulse-planned a trip across the country to visit some friends; a cost that I cant really afford.. Anyone relate?
2021-12-20T00:13:31.000Z
rk9pam
21
71
ADHD
I struggle with time off..
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9pam/i_struggle_with_time_off/
Arian-Wanderer
I have leveled up in my career, but I never had so many meetings in my life. Sometimes it can range from 1-2 meetings a day, to 5 or 6 a day (most of the time). I’m already working on the first issue. Zoom is not stimulating and I zone out often. This is manageable, but after the meeting is over I’ll sit there and twiddle my fingers until I somehow regain focus. I’d even have a todo list and feel as if that meeting had caused me to be some zombie afterwards. I love my job and I love what I do, the meetings are my least favorite thing about work, but they are necessary. I do suffer from Zoom fatigue at a greater degree than most I worry and I wonder if it had something to do with the possibility of my having ADHD. I’m still in the process of getting formally diagnosed but you may have guessed, certain appointments get set and I never show up or forget. My anxiety goes through the roof these days if I have to go to an appointment. Thank you in advance for your advice. TLDR: I’m trying to find out how to get my shit together after zoom calls. They are draining, fuck up my focus and thought flow up. It slows me down and kills my performance. I just kind of zonk out after meetings and it takes me a long time to get back into my work.
2021-12-20T00:09:26.000Z
rk9m90
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1
ADHD
Constant Work Meetings are Breaking my Focus
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9m90/constant_work_meetings_are_breaking_my_focus/
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2021-12-20T00:09:21.000Z
rk9m6n
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9
ADHD
Is chronic tiredness part of ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9m6n/is_chronic_tiredness_part_of_adhd/
meganhbn
My six year old son has been having a very rough time and was officially diagnosed about a week and a half ago. We were originally very hesitant to put him on meds because of his age, but it seems to be the best option. Nothing else seems to be helping consistently and it breaks my heart every time he says something like, “I’m just a bad kid. I’m a mess.” He is going to start taking Ritalin tomorrow morning and I’m nervous but cautiously optimistic. I hope so much that this helps him but I am very worried about side effects as well. I plan to keep detailed notes of my observations but I would be so grateful for any advice on how to handle all of this. I want to make sure I support him as best I can.
2021-12-20T00:02:47.000Z
rk9h4b
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2
ADHD
6 year old son starting Ritalin
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9h4b/6_year_old_son_starting_ritalin/
cruud123
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2021-12-20T00:01:18.000Z
rk9fzj
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1
ADHD
Should I ask my doc why they gave me ”kids” medicine?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9fzj/should_i_ask_my_doc_why_they_gave_me_kids_medicine/
AllThingsSaidandDone
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2021-12-20T00:00:53.000Z
rk9fn7
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1
ADHD
How did you know your meds were working?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9fn7/how_did_you_know_your_meds_were_working/
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2021-12-20T00:00:35.000Z
rk9ff0
5
1
ADHD
I need something basic explained to me because my anxiety is off the charts
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9ff0/i_need_something_basic_explained_to_me_because_my/
Tinius7
Hi people! I keep hyperfixating on popping spots or picking my skin whenever I look in the mirror at home. Eg before showering or brushing teeth. I'll end up wasting an hour or so doing this and it makes my skin awful. It can also make my face red forcing me to wait another 30 mins before going out of my room to do things. Anyone have any solid advice on how to stop it or at least manage it. Any help would be much appreciated :) Also for reference I am medicated, currently on 60mg vyvanse and 2x5mg dexamfetamine a day(Pretty High I am aware)
2021-12-19T23:59:34.000Z
rk9eg7
6
7
ADHD
How to stop hyperfixation on skin picking?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9eg7/how_to_stop_hyperfixation_on_skin_picking/
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2021-12-19T23:56:56.000Z
rk9ckq
1
3
ADHD
I’m sorry for not following the rules!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9ckq/im_sorry_for_not_following_the_rules/
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2021-12-19T23:55:01.000Z
rk9b6x
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1
ADHD
Should I ask my doc why they gave me medicine for ”kids”?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9b6x/should_i_ask_my_doc_why_they_gave_me_medicine_for/
duffalupagus1
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2021-12-19T23:53:40.000Z
rk9a8t
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1
ADHD
I thought this was perfect for r/ADHD
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk9a8t/i_thought_this_was_perfect_for_radhd/
TheSketchbookWriter
So sometimes I feel like my brain just disconnects from my consciousness?? and suddenly it’s like I’m an inch or so off from my body. I’ve thought of it as dissociation or derealization but I’m not sure. And I can’t explain it well either. I’m both numbed and slowed down and also hyper aware that, technically, I live in a body in real life. But it doesn’t feel totally real or like I’m floating a little off the ground. My therapist told me about sluggish cognitive tempo (SCT) and that it can effect people with ADHD. I looked it up and don’t know if it’s what I’m experiencing. I don’t have a reason really for writing this but I just want to see if others maybe know what I’m talking about.
2021-12-19T23:52:59.000Z
rk99rj
10
10
ADHD
Sluggish cognitive tempo? Or derealization/dissociation/something similar?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk99rj/sluggish_cognitive_tempo_or/
skyrocketpharm
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2021-12-19T23:50:28.000Z
rk97y0
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1
ADHD
Everything you need to know
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk97y0/everything_you_need_to_know/
Mobile_Salamander_66
Hey everyone i am a French high potential intelectual student, and i am 16. I haven't did any ADHD tests but i have a lot of symptoms. I don't know where to start but i'll try to. First i'd like to say that i have an happy life but since 5 months (from when i got back to school) i feel like an ADHD. One of my friend is an ADHD and i recognized myself in him. He explained me what ADHD is and i started to feel like i should do tests. I talked about that to my mom, and she had a meeting with my main teacher. I will have a specialized education (i will have the lessons days before school, i will can have breaks). Today i talked again about that to her but she said me (like a tons of peoples i talked to) that it "was in my head", that i could focus more easely if i would be concentrate in class, that i would have excellent grades. But i tried everything i can't have a normal life like my friends.. I feel like i have ADHD but don't know what to do since my parents doesn't "trust" me. They feel like it is related to my high potential intelectuality. I feel good to write here since there is a lot of people who encounter the same problems i face everyday. I didn't talked about everything, because there's way too much things to say but i would like to know what to do when nobody trust me about the fact i feel like an ADHD
2021-12-19T23:48:32.000Z
rk96kh
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1
ADHD
I don't know what to do
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk96kh/i_dont_know_what_to_do/
hi_top_please
Heyo, I'm 22y/o who's finally gotten mostly over my social anxiety with the help of meds and growing up from my awkward teenager phase. With people I'm pretty hyperactive and also really funny, meaning that I can make people laugh pretty easily. Honestly I don't know why this is, but one friend said that I can reference things "a million years old" in my jokes and that kind of stuck with me. I also don't take myself seriously at all - like if I can make people laugh at my own expense I usually do it. The thing is, I wasn't like this when I was younger - I have no clue when I turned into this "funny, bubbly guy" and that kind of scares me. I don't know if I should consider this a personality trait, or something like a defense mechanism due to being socially rejected pretty much my whole childhood. I hate not knowing myself, it seems like I'm stuck with reacting to things happening in my environment. But still, it gives me a lot of pleasure making people laugh, maybe it's my own way of being a people-pleaser?
2021-12-19T23:48:03.000Z
rk968e
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2
ADHD
Do people think you're funny? How are you with people?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk968e/do_people_think_youre_funny_how_are_you_with/
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2021-12-19T23:46:52.000Z
rk95gx
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1
ADHD
Anyone else ever feel like stuff isn’t real or something? Idk how to explain it…
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk95gx/anyone_else_ever_feel_like_stuff_isnt_real_or/
tarobean_18
greetings everyone. i am a 22 F i have not been officially diagnosed with ADHD yet but my therapist and doctor have said that it is very much a possibility... still need further testing :/ but anyways.. i wanted to ask if anyone else always has background noise when doing a task?whether it be a TV show, music, or a podcast. for example if i am preparing breakfast, planning for the day, walking to classes, i always feel the need to have some sort of background noise or just listening to something. idk maybe i don’t want to be left with my thoughts? or maybe it’s sort of comforting? i haven’t asked my therapist yet but i wanted to ask this community first before jumping to conclusions and not wanting to feel alone with this realization.. thanks :)
2021-12-19T23:46:08.000Z
rk94yr
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4
ADHD
background noises to distract my thoughts? 🤔
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk94yr/background_noises_to_distract_my_thoughts/
Writer2509
So I was diagnosed with OCD at 20 and ADHD (but not “officially” aka my psych said I have all the symptoms) at 26. I am on Paxil for OCD, very low dose, and it’s done wonders. I have been almost entirely OCD free for years now, besides a small blip and the occasional intrusive thought. I managed to get through my bachelors and honours (barely) without meds for ADHD. But I really struggled. I really want to do masters. Psych out me on moda. It hasn’t done much tbh. He is worried that a genuine stimulant will worsen or bring back the OCD. At the moment, the ADHD is far worse than the OCD. Does anyone have any tips on how to manage both or personal experiences with ADHD meds with OCD? Thanks!
2021-12-19T23:44:07.000Z
rk93hp
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3
ADHD
OCD & ADHD combo
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk93hp/ocd_adhd_combo/
pipboyover9000
I’m at my parents house for the holidays already and my mother asked me to do a chore while I was making food. Sometimes it’s hard for me to remember tasks like that and I didn’t have my phone on me for a reminder. I had a family get together this weekend before the holidays and she brought it up, loudly, in front of everyone there, saying how she gets no help at all and singled me out specifically (my family knows she does a lot for everyone), except for the fact that there’s plenty of things I’ve done for her in the past week. I did everything she’s asked me to do but I forgot one single thing, but she knows Ive been diagnosed and yet she still thinks I’m doing it intentionally. It made me so mad that I just couldn’t help but snap back at her and I wish I wouldn’t have because it made me sound really ungrateful. Anybody else feel like this happens to them? it just hurts to think I’ll never be better than that.
2021-12-19T23:43:50.000Z
rk93ag
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ADHD
I’m sick of everyone treating me like I’m an asshole when I try to be the best that I can but I still just can’t remember things.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk93ag/im_sick_of_everyone_treating_me_like_im_an/
Jellyoscar
I'm questioning wether i have adhd but it's on and of i go a few weeks being like yeah i may have adhd then another week or so like hahah no you don't this person you know who questions wether they have adhd so you don't have it you're just reaching or i see a person who is diagnosed with adhd mention an adhd symptom which i don't really think i also experience. Also sorry for a long text to read i know people who have adhd have a short attention span who would most likely hate reading long texts like this.
2021-12-19T23:41:16.000Z
rk91ld
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ADHD
If you weren't diagnosed when you were young and you found out yourself that you most likely have adhd, what made you realise?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk91ld/if_you_werent_diagnosed_when_you_were_young_and/
burn-babies-burn
The Fallout 4 protagonist is the most clear ADHD depiction I’ve ever seen in popular culture. At the start of the story, they have a VERY IMPORTANT TASK to do, (finding their kidnapped son) but instead they follow a treasure hunt to a secret club, join two paramilitary forces, and still spend most of their time collecting desk fans and duct tape. Also, they go from place to place getting in fights, and searching every container or interesting looking thing they can find. They never have a group of friends but one really intense friend at a time, they run everywhere, have no regular sleep schedule, substance abuse problems, keep a bunch of random stuff around in case they need it later, plus the place they live is a MESS… I could probably keep going but I think I’ve made my point. This is my official head canon, the sole survivor has ADHD. (They can’t even get treatment. War is hell.)
2021-12-19T23:29:01.000Z
rk8ss7
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ADHD
ADHD representation in Fallout 4
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8ss7/adhd_representation_in_fallout_4/
Akkiraus
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2021-12-19T23:21:23.000Z
rk8n9c
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1
ADHD
Trouble Working Consistently
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8n9c/trouble_working_consistently/
CJude
So I'm aware it's a common thing to find methods of leaving yourself reminders Wether it's on your phone/physical notes or the "leave it in the way tactic" I'm starting a new habit for myself and felt like sharing as others may relate or wanna try etc. So I'm trying to keep a habit of keeping a notepad with me as a part of the "phone wallet keys" so I can write on the front page and leave my notepad always with what I will need next eg "about to shower but have a task to do after" I'm attempting to write it on the notepad and either leave on my phone, pc or other hobby I know I'll run too if I forget to pick up the memory and Increase productivity, it's definitely picking me up on some memory blanks at times so it's worth my effort now I have to create routine. So I'm starting in the workplace, note pad in top pocket where my pen is, I fiddle with my pen and use it all day anything not immediate I'm likely to remember just by peering at the notepad, anything more immediate I can leave my notepad attached to my clipboard, on the desk, near my phone or on the dash in the car etc, somewhere I can't miss, would love to hear any thoughts or tactics you use? Cheers take care everyone 😁
2021-12-19T23:10:44.000Z
rk8f3s
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2
ADHD
Attempting memory tactic
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8f3s/attempting_memory_tactic/
LeRoiBurgonde
I'm looking for a book, podcast, newsletter article from somebody who felt like a "lost cause" and managed to overcome the ADHD struggles to live a fulfilling life. I'm looking for the insight, the light-bulb moments, the personal tips that helped the person live a fulfilling life. I want inspiration to keep going because I know giving up will always feel worse. Share a text that resonated with you. Something that made you think "I understand where he/she is", "I feel like this person used to feel". PS: By "rags to riches" I don't mean money. I just wanted to hear the stories/insights of people who were down low because of ADHD and pulled through to get a fulfilling life. EDIT: So many beautiful stories! I did not know my post would resonate with so many of you. I am floored! Also happy to see how a lot of you succeeded . I haven't had time to read them all but a lot of them are astonishing. Thank you for sharing your experience with me. I am at the beginning of this journey. I was diagnosed just 7 months ago and have been getting mixed results with medication but it's been really tough. Truly understanding my condition will take time and it was nice for me to see that the process is long but we can push through, get help and work with the funny way our mind works. Thank you for the awards. I have been truly moved by your stories! &#x200B;
2021-12-19T23:09:50.000Z
rk8eba
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1,121
ADHD
Any good "Rags To Riches" ADHD story? I need some hopium to keep some inspiration
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8eba/any_good_rags_to_riches_adhd_story_i_need_some/
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2021-12-19T23:09:10.000Z
rk8dtu
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ADHD
Right/left blindness
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8dtu/rightleft_blindness/
bigbobrocks16
Hey team, I've always struggled with procrastinating (past the point of deadlines and getting in trouble at work). I've recently been diagnosed and started medication about a month ago (28M). I seem to be able to get more done once I've started (eg not jumping tasks nearly as much) but I still absolutely struggle to get started on things. I've recently started a new work from home job. The hours are flexible but there are hard deadlines to meet. I've tried to pomodoro method but I continue to find "other things" to do before starting work. Today I wanted to start work at 8:30. I decided a workout would be good. Then I saw the dishes needed doing. Then I started work at 9:30. At 9:45 I realised I hadn't filled up my water bottle. Then while filling up I saw some weeds growing in my lawn. So I pulled those out. Then I saw the neighbour so we started talking. By the time I'm back in it is now 11:00am and once again instead of starting I am writing this post. HELP!!!!
2021-12-19T23:03:40.000Z
rk89u5
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3
ADHD
Procrastination tips?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk89u5/procrastination_tips/
mononoke37
I loathe wrapping presents, especially this time of year. Gift bags are easier, but are expensive and involve the ability to know what sizes you need, how many, etc. which I am unable to do. Somethings really do need to be wrapped, but I constantly lose the scissors or tape or pen or tags... After many years, I have discovered 2 helpful things. 1. When someone gives you a holiday gift in a gift bag, save it if in good condition. (At the end of the holidays, I throw them in the bottom of a plastic bin and put other decorations on top to store. Next year, when I wrap, I know I'll at least have some bags to help.) 2. Use something as a "target" for your tape, scissors, etc. I use the top of the plastic bin. Every time I pick one up I'm only allowed to put it on my lap or on the target right next to me. I have to remind myself sometimes, usually when I break my "rule". Hope this helps someone's wrapping extravaganza a little bit :)
2021-12-19T23:01:29.000Z
rk8838
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5
ADHD
A tip for all my brothers and sisters who may be wrapping presents this week...
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk8838/a_tip_for_all_my_brothers_and_sisters_who_may_be/
SoftestSouffle
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2021-12-19T22:58:36.000Z
rk85jp
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9
ADHD
Icky with emotions?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk85jp/icky_with_emotions/
Pol20000
I’m newly diagnosed and what a relief! Does anyone use creativity as an outlet to keep hands busy but mind on something enjoyable? As a kid I used to colour in, draw, etc etc. all that went out window as an adult though! Can you all help me come up with easy ways to be creative, especially in the evenings when my Concerta has worn off and my mind is busy but have hours left in day. I’m not particularly skilled in art so be easy on me :)
2021-12-19T22:51:31.000Z
rk80gj
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2
ADHD
Simple way to get creative - ideas?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk80gj/simple_way_to_get_creative_ideas/
LeRoiBurgonde
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2021-12-19T22:50:06.000Z
rk7z82
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ADHD
Any good "rags to riches" story from an adult with ADHD? I need some hopium
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7z82/any_good_rags_to_riches_story_from_an_adult_with/
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2021-12-19T22:50:04.000Z
rk7z6i
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3
ADHD
Tired of everyone thinking they have ADHD because it’s “trendy”
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7z6i/tired_of_everyone_thinking_they_have_adhd_because/
carrotsgonwild
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2021-12-19T22:45:03.000Z
rk7vmy
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ADHD
Do other people with ADHD have difficulty understanding what people are saying or understanding basic human things
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7vmy/do_other_people_with_adhd_have_difficulty/
bipolar_express_lane
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2021-12-19T22:39:54.000Z
rk7rio
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ADHD
Advice on how to approach subject with doctor?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7rio/advice_on_how_to_approach_subject_with_doctor/
mednerd02
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2021-12-19T22:29:16.000Z
rk7j4l
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ADHD
Is it better to take your meds everyday or just when you need them?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7j4l/is_it_better_to_take_your_meds_everyday_or_just/
jjfilet
Sorry about the title, it makes me sound way more serious than I intended. But anyway, I'll always put so much effort into trying a new recipe or even just making food that I like, but by the time I'm done cooking I'm not hungry anymore and don't want to eat what I just spent time on? Or I'll enthusiastically agree to fun plans, but when the time comes I have to literally drag myself there and am always late. I don't really know if this is an ADHD thing or just a personal character flaw (or something else), but it's really pissing me off because I keep wasting my time and money and I probably come off kinda bitchy when I show up to an event like I'm being forced to be there. I'm very open to suggestions on how to..... not be like this anymore? But also if anyone else does this pls feel free to rant lol
2021-12-19T22:28:53.000Z
rk7iu5
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ADHD
i feel like the idea of doing something is way better than actually doing it?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7iu5/i_feel_like_the_idea_of_doing_something_is_way/
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2021-12-19T22:28:32.000Z
rk7ila
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ADHD
When was the last time y‘all felt truly happy?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7ila/when_was_the_last_time_yall_felt_truly_happy/
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2021-12-19T22:23:35.000Z
rk7f0w
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ADHD
ADHD-friendly smart watch recommendation?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7f0w/adhdfriendly_smart_watch_recommendation/
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2021-12-19T22:23:22.000Z
rk7eup
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ADHD
Don't waste your opportunities like i did, do something before it is too late if you are young
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7eup/dont_waste_your_opportunities_like_i_did_do/
Progress-Awkward
Today I stayed home and decided to have a relaxing day. During the day I made myself breakfast and coffee then took a shower and spent the afternoon at my desk reading, writing, deciding to take an online personality test with a small fee I paid for with my debit card, then I video chatted with my sister and her daughter. I then talked with my husband for a bit when he got home. I decided to go get us some food. Looked in my wallet saw that my debit card was missing. I calmly walked back into my office to look for it where I thought i had left it on my desk. I could not find it anywhere on the desk. So I started looking inside of my books and in my notepads under many things on my desk couldn't find it anywhere. Started getting a little more worried went to the kitchen and looked on all the counters in the kitchen. I then looked in the place where my purse was around it to see if I left it around there somewhere. At this point I am in a full blown panic looking everywhere I can think underneath things underneath tables in trash can't thinking I left in the trash! I go to my husband very discouraged and said I'm feeling like I'm losing my mind I cannot from my card. He starts telling me to think back on my steps of the things I did today, to look at all these different places, then he said to check pockets of all the clothing I had worn today. The card was in my bathrobe pocket!! My husband has ADHD and looked at me and said "I go through this experience about 5 to 10 times A DAY! Ive gotten real good at tracing my steps of what I did to find missing items. I looked at him astonished is this really what people go through with ADHD???!!
2021-12-19T22:18:38.000Z
rk7avj
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5
ADHD
Lost item panic
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7avj/lost_item_panic/
Quick-Employment-982
I just got officially diagnosed with ADHD at age 22, and have struggled seriously in high school and throughout college. Nobody bothered to figure it out when I was paying all those copays for years. Finally found a doctor who would listen and he started testing me. It’s a definitely a breath of fresh air, I generally feel good on my medication (adderall) and most importantly, normal. Like not socially awkward and I feel much more confident. I’m not just surviving anymore. I’m finally living!
2021-12-19T22:16:52.000Z
rk79lp
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2
ADHD
Finally Feel Normal
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk79lp/finally_feel_normal/