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Sha_Wi | So today in the morning I took my first ever dose of meds ( 10mg methylphenidate ) and I didn't see any significant difference. I don't know what I was expecting but the only effects I observed was feeling less "brain" tired and having a bit less mood swings. Do any of you know why that is? Is it how it's supposed to work? | 2021-11-29T13:14:46.000Z | r4vlgm | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I don't feel any difference after taking meds | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vlgm/i_dont_feel_any_difference_after_taking_meds/ |
yoda_real_mvp | I feel like I’m at the worst possible point in my life.
I failed most of first year papers. Worked my butt off and i got into the course I wanted !!! it took me four years but I got there in the end.
Fast forward to a terrible year - me not asking for help when I should have - and thinking I could manage when I most definitely could not.
Now I’m here about to fail my degree I paid so much for and I just have no idea what I’m doing to do now :( I just feel so embarrassed and ashamed. I let my amazing supervisor down. I already feel like I’m so behind in every other aspect of my life. Uni was the only thing keeping me going.
Please just tell me I’ll be okay :( | 2021-11-29T13:11:08.000Z | r4vj4w | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I just submitted my thesis mostly blank - please tell me I’m going to be ok :( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vj4w/i_just_submitted_my_thesis_mostly_blank_please/ |
MarriedToAnExJW | I see people here mention they are on Wellbutrin instead of stimulants for adhd. I have CPTSD and anxiety and even though I have many adhd symptoms I am not sure I will get diagnosed for adhd in my country as I did exceedingly well in school with no learning difficulties (due to compensating with high IQ in my opinion).
What does Wellbutrin do for your adhd symptoms? This is a medication I may be applicable for without a diagnosis so I am thinking of trying it. I am already on Effexor for anxiety and fibromyalgia pain. | 2021-11-29T13:10:34.000Z | r4viqj | 20 | 5 | ADHD | Wellbutrin for adhd with anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4viqj/wellbutrin_for_adhd_with_anxiety/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T13:09:30.000Z | r4vhwc | 9 | 0 | ADHD | Well, I've fucking done it again. | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vhwc/well_ive_fucking_done_it_again/ |
MercuryQueen93 | TLDR; I had a traumatic experience the other day and that plus normal everyday pressures has me tapped out… what do you do to recover when you feel like this?
My job is super intense at the moment, and I’m manager so I do a lot of nurturing. At home, I live with my partner and a housemate, I tend to do a majority of the housework, despite that obviously being a challenge, executive function wise. So in general, I’ve been pretty tired lately.
Then last week my partner had a seizure out of no where, during which he stopped breathing and I literally thought he was dead in my arms… spoiler alert; he wasn’t… anyway at the time I went into ADHD problem solving mode, but now, today, I have crashed in a big way. I feel paralysed, but my brain is still going at normal (normal for me, so, three billion miles an hour lol) speed. I just feel emotionally and physically tapped out, I’ve tried to even find a hyperfocus to see if that will help me find some dopamine and pull me out of it a little but I can’t even be bothered with the most simple things like opening my laptop. The longer I’m in this state to more my anxiety is ramping up, I haven’t felt this out of control since starting my ADHD meds. I feel like I have no command over my body and I feel like my brain is trapped in a body that’s not functioning. So I’m basically just sitting thinking about what the experience was like while a thousand and one other thoughts do zoomies around my brain.
And I know it’s emotional but I honestly don’t know how to fix it… anyone else experienced this and have any tips for me? If I can at least get to where I could take myself for a walk and do some self care I know I will improve over the coming weeks, but I don’t know how to even get to that… | 2021-11-29T13:01:35.000Z | r4vcsr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Self care and recovery…? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vcsr/self_care_and_recovery/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T13:00:07.000Z | r4vbkv | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Avoidance/Anxiety Question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vbkv/avoidanceanxiety_question/ |
throwaway8619425 | EDIT:
visit the [gov.uk](https://gov.uk) website to find out if you can get this outside London. Some of you will be able to but it looks like local authorities have been given free rein to decide eligibility and disseminate information. And for that reason, it's the usual culsterf\*\*k and shambles that this tinpot country usually manages.
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ON WITH THE ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
All credit to u/aa07111987, he highlighted this last week so this is just a follow-up!
I've just received a freedom pass to travel anywhere in London for free. It should save me about £160 a month.
The process for applying was easy, just google freedom pass.
You need to supply the following via email:
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\- The application
\- Passport style photograph
\- Proof of your address (an email from your energy supplier will do)
\- A copy of your confirmation of identity (passport or drivers licence)
\- A supporting letter (the diagnosis letter to your GP confirming the condition and its impact on my ability to work and other aspects of life)
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The process took 7 days, they sent out the card without ever confirming via email.
Sometimes the support we get in the UK is beyond amazing.
And thank you to u/aa0711198.
Any questions let me know. | 2021-11-29T13:00:03.000Z | r4vbi5 | 69 | 132 | ADHD | If you live in the UK with diagnosed ADHD, you can travel for free. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vbi5/if_you_live_in_the_uk_with_diagnosed_adhd_you_can/ |
jtodd128 | 18m, recently (over the past year or 2) I've been starting to suspect I have adhd and so recently I looked to the NHS checklist. Personally I think I check a lot of the boxes but when I asked my mum if I displayed any of the listed symptoms growing up she could only point out 2. Has anyone else experienced this pre-diagnosis imposter syndrome (for lack of a better term) or am I just pursuading myself I have something that I actually don't | 2021-11-29T12:59:31.000Z | r4vb6e | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Imposter syndrome or self persuasion? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4vb6e/imposter_syndrome_or_self_persuasion/ |
yoda_real_mvp | [removed] | 2021-11-29T12:56:34.000Z | r4v9d3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I submitted my thesis mostly blank - please tell me I’ll be ok :( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4v9d3/i_submitted_my_thesis_mostly_blank_please_tell_me/ |
yoda_real_mvp | [removed] | 2021-11-29T12:50:04.000Z | r4v5hr | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I think I’ve reached the lowest point of my life - submitted my thesis mostly blank | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4v5hr/i_think_ive_reached_the_lowest_point_of_my_life/ |
Zarosius | Like seriously, like 90% of articles, videos, other resources and discourse on ADHD revolves children.
KIDS AREN'T THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN HAVE ADHD GODDAMMIT
What about the fucking adults who went through their childhood suffering, and not knowing what the fuck was wrong with them? Only to be diagnosed later on in adulthood, when the demands of work and being an adult are too much for their puny executive functions to handle?
We've spent our childhoods going through years of rejection, failure, disappointment, bullying, and isolation because we were "weird, lazy, or unmotivated" not knowing what the fuck was going on with us.
What about us who's parents were too ignorant or indifferent to know what was going on and seek help and intervention for us when we WERE kids?
As adults, society is less forgiving and we have more responsibilities and things at stake. We've already missed a better childhood because we were diagnosed late, and probably got some trauma and anxiety along the way.
WE MISSED THE FUCKING BOAT.
AND YET here goes society focusing mostly on children with ADHD. Kids with ADHD this, kids with ADHD that. I don't wanna start hating kids, but fuck this. Fuck kids man | 2021-11-29T12:34:59.000Z | r4uwer | 121 | 851 | ADHD | Rant: Why do ADHD discussions often only revolve around children | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4uwer/rant_why_do_adhd_discussions_often_only_revolve/ |
Meepsicle83 | Social media reminded me today of a post I shared years ago. I'm wondering if in retrospect, I was self-identifying ADHD traits (I'm only very recently diagnosed).
The post is called 'reasons I'm probably a cat' by user bennyphantom.
The reasons are: passive aggressive, needs attention but pretends I don't, likes to be pet, whiny, doesn't know when to stop eating, needs to sleep 10+hours, lays on the floor where people are trying to walk, etc.
ADHD or eccentricity? | 2021-11-29T12:31:42.000Z | r4uui7 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD traits or just eccentricity? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4uui7/adhd_traits_or_just_eccentricity/ |
m_trotsky | Hi there
Just wondering if anyone has tried floating in a big dark tank to relieve stress. Somewhere close to me has just started this service and I’d be keen but does it help or will it just make me think about everything 100% more because there is nothing to distract me?
Has anyone tried it and what was your experience? | 2021-11-29T12:27:37.000Z | r4us0g | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Sensory deprivation therapy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4us0g/sensory_deprivation_therapy/ |
iwwwwwwwwsss | Okay so I (f15) have recently started to see a psychologist for my anxiety and panic. But I have adhd symptoms and I've been thinking for a long time that I might actually have it. But 1. I do not know if a psychologist can make a diagnosis about adhd and 2. I don't know how to ask to get diagnosed or even tell her that I hot suspicions about it. | 2021-11-29T12:15:10.000Z | r4uknt | 12 | 5 | ADHD | How do I ask to be diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4uknt/how_do_i_ask_to_be_diagnosed/ |
hovis__ | My Psych UK assessment is tomorrow and I just noticed that on the text confirmation they sent it said I need to have photo ID ready in case I need to be prescribed medication during the appointment. From what I’ve been told/read here it seems unlikely they would prescribe medication during this initial assessment appointment anyway, but I don’t have photo ID - getting the application sorted to acquire official ID has been a total executive function nightmare for me for literally about 2 years at this point, it’s a huge mental block for me as it requires so many steps and I have failed to do it several times now. I don’t understand why Psychiatry UK would need photo ID from me anyway when I’ve been referred to them by my GP? Is this something other NHS right to choose patients have experienced? | 2021-11-29T12:14:28.000Z | r4uk8z | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Question about photo ID requirements for Psychiatry UK | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4uk8z/question_about_photo_id_requirements_for/ |
medrootz | [removed] | 2021-11-29T12:10:59.000Z | r4uiaa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Get Rid of The Tired Look And Effective Treatments to Achieve an Instant New Look | MedRootz | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4uiaa/get_rid_of_the_tired_look_and_effective/ |
confused_mostly_yup | I (21 F) have been with my boyfriend (23 M) for 3 years. I love the shit out of him but his ADHD is driving me insane. I been patient with him and watch what I say and even put more detail in my words so he can understand better. Every argument he never understands me and is horrible at communication then he realizes hours or even days later if he was wrong.
He hasn’t done anything to help his ADHD by getting meds or even going to therapy. I been trying to help him so much and introducing new things to help him focus and understand better but he doesn’t want to do it. I help with almost everything but I’m loosing myself and being able to take care of myself properly.
Don’t get me wrong he does want help himself but he wants to do it on his own. When I give him space to be able to do that months go by and I remind him and he tells me he forgot. He looks really upset and I know he doesn’t mean to but I had several talks about him always forgetting and I always try to reassure him that it’s to help him focus and understand more and to slow down a bit.
He treats me like a queen but when we argue he treats me like shit cause he doesn’t understand me even tho I go in vivid detail and examples to help him but he end up getting mad cause he feels stupid. I try to tell him it’s not his fault his mind is like that. I wanna leave the relationship so bad cause I know I’m not as patient or positive enough anymore for this.
I JUST NEED HIM TO UNDERSTAND A LIL MORE AND COMMUNICATE BETTER THEN ITS PERFECT!!! I don’t want to leave if he can fix it a bit though then I’ll be okay but it’s taking so damn long😭😭I love this asshole but he needs to remember it’s a priority to HELP HIM not even me anymore. I hate seeing him upset when he can’t understand people or has a hard time focusing at work. I need help with understanding how ADHD works in a relationship and is this normal? What can I change to help him get going on taking care of himself? Do I need to be more patient? Is it my fault ? Idkkkk anymoreee I’m just always confused on how to act now for him to understand me. Ahhh | 2021-11-29T12:08:41.000Z | r4ugwv | 18 | 6 | ADHD | How does a relationship work with someone with ADHD and doesn’t take care of it. | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ugwv/how_does_a_relationship_work_with_someone_with/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T11:59:00.000Z | r4ub3k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How does Vyvanse 30mg feel like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ub3k/how_does_vyvanse_30mg_feel_like/ |
cutepantsforladies | Oh my godddd.
it's sooo great i love how i can use the databases to classify whatever thought i have in my brain, it's like Word, excel, evernote in one app.
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i have a table database where i can just reflect on how a certain piece of content (podacsts, youtube, movies....) makes me feel, or what thoughts/ideas i wanna further explore. This is just so great and amazing and AAAh | 2021-11-29T11:51:06.000Z | r4u6mb | 3 | 4 | ADHD | I'M IN LOVE WITH NOTION | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4u6mb/im_in_love_with_notion/ |
ReaperChase | [removed] | 2021-11-29T11:49:10.000Z | r4u5jn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADD and ADHD cross over | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4u5jn/add_and_adhd_cross_over/ |
Groundedturkey | So I have a hard time keeping a job. My mom was the one that would hold me accountable which is how I managed to stay at my first job for three years. Since she passed I’ve jumped around from job to job but I’ve also quit jobs without having anything lined up.
Im a delivery driver now which is a job I’ve been wanting for the past two years and I’ve been here going on 6 months. It’s been alright for the most part but what’s really getting me is the time I get off.
It’s peak season now and I know I don’t wanna deal with it. I don’t like getting off really late, and if I finish up early then they make me drive out and help someone out and it makes me feel like no matter how quick I get through things they’re ready to just throw more on me.
I wanted to call out today but couldn’t think of a good excuse so I’m literally typing this out at work rn. But it took everything in me to get here and Im thinking, “well if I didn’t call out today I should call out the next two days I work and take the rest of the week off.”
I know it’s not the best mentality to have, I probs won’t end up calling out but I don’t like feeling like this. I feel like I’ve mentally checked out and now I just don’t care about this job all that much. | 2021-11-29T11:27:30.000Z | r4tu1s | 9 | 4 | ADHD | How do I keep pushing through my job? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tu1s/how_do_i_keep_pushing_through_my_job/ |
Low_Attorney_5106 | So I'm in my last year of school and I'll be doing my leaving cert (Irish leaving exams) this year which is really important that I do well in. I am not capable of learning ANYTHING in class (I'm even writing this in class because trying is pointless) No matter how much I try, no matter how much I try to focus and try notes, nothing goes in my head. It's like I hear the words but its as if I'm listening to a foreign language so I cannot comprehend or understand anything. On top of that I get distracted extremely easily which makes things worse. It's so frustrating. The only way I learn things is studying at home which is also difficult, and having to go to school every day despite me literally not doing or learning anything because I just can't is the most frustrating thing. I could try my hardest to listen yet in the middle of class I'd realize the entire class is doing written work, which I don't even know how I can miss.
I cried for several hours last night because I just cannot deal with it and just couldn't sleep. I have a lot of mental issues and currently going through a lot mentally and I cannot cope anymore so any help is appreciated
(For the record, I am not diagnosed with ADHD. I have a lot of ADHD symptoms so I have suspected it for a long time. I have spoken to a doctor about it and they did some kind of evaluation but they said I don't have it because I didn't show signs as a child. A lot of people have said this is bullshit so I'm planning to get a second opinion at some point, which is why I'm posting this here, and also you guys probably know some things to help) | 2021-11-29T11:26:42.000Z | r4ttlc | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips for learning/understanding and focusing in class? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ttlc/any_tips_for_learningunderstanding_and_focusing/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T11:25:55.000Z | r4tt6p | 71 | 2,143 | ADHD | 100 days! I have read books for at least 30 min every day for 100 days in a row today! Reading and focusing has always been a struggle for me so this is huge! | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tt6p/100_days_i_have_read_books_for_at_least_30_min/ |
ellow_Jellow | [removed] | 2021-11-29T11:24:46.000Z | r4tsku | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to keep your motivation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tsku/how_to_keep_your_motivation/ |
treverglitching | Hey guys
So I have a problem with binge eating.
Idk if I do it because I’m bored or what exactly but I find it to be crazy that I just munch down everyday. Idk how to really stop and that’s why I need some help. If you kind redditors wouldn’t mind blessing me up with some tips and tricks to stop it would help a ton😆
Also I hope you all have a awesome day fellow adheres 🤣 that looks weird to spell but my fellow adhd buddies👍🏼😌 (yea that’s better) | 2021-11-29T11:24:18.000Z | r4tsbz | 24 | 10 | ADHD | Bing Eating | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tsbz/bing_eating/ |
HannaMajesty | Hi all! Long time lurker, first time caller. I am in dire need of advice/tips since this is affecting my personal and professional life a lot.
I (27F) have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, as well as getting started. I have read that I could try having something nice to look forward to to get me out of the bed. The thing is, I don't know what could make me excited enough in the morning to overcome my snoozing? What do you people recommend, if you follow a similar strategy?
**ETA a TLDR since I see it got quite long**: I am looking for a fun activity I can schedule in every morning to get me started at 09.30. Something that will make me want to get out of my bed. Making coffee and taking a shower used to be my carrots, but those have kind of lost their appeal.
For context:
I work from home on my computer (I'm an editor in news media) for 3 days a week. I check in at 09.30. My "motivation" on those days is the fact that my colleagues will be like "where she at?" if I don't show up. My alarm is set at 08.00 as it is every morning. I'll just snooze for as long as I can, then grab my laptop and check in 09.30 sharp.
**It's the other 2 days that I struggle with a lot.** On those days, I work for my own magazine of which I'm the editor in chief. I have a lot of responsibility but no one will know whether I start working at 08.00, 13.00 or not at all... I know it sounds terrible but often, I just do **nothing** the entire day because I just won't get started. It affects the whole magazine, as things get delayed pretty often due to late communication or me just not doing a task I have set out for myself. A lot of people (like 20 to 30 at any given time) rely on me keeping in touch with them to know what to do, and I just plainly suck at doing that.
I have a roommate (30M) who leaves the house 5 days a week at around 07.45 to go to work. I have contemplated asking him to tell me to get out of bed before he leaves or just banging on my bedroom door or whatever, but I don't want him to feel like he's my dad or something... And even if he would do that, chances are I'd just go back to snoozing after he leaves.
My current "strategy" is to try to look forward to a nice shower and cup of coffee between 08.00 and 09.30, but that isn't very effective.
Any advice and/or tips are appreciated! | 2021-11-29T11:19:31.000Z | r4tprh | 237 | 420 | ADHD | What's a short, fun activity that I can do in the morning to get out of bed and get the day started? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tprh/whats_a_short_fun_activity_that_i_can_do_in_the/ |
treverglitching | [removed] | 2021-11-29T11:17:08.000Z | r4tohw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you guys binge eat as well? If so how do I stop | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tohw/do_you_guys_binge_eat_as_well_if_so_how_do_i_stop/ |
albin13299 | Don’t feel 40 mg Ritalin, first time user
Hello, I’m a 24 years old man, weight 80 kg. This is the first time testing such medicine for my ADHD, but I haven’t really gotten any effect of the medicine.
I use 40 MG of modified capsules, by novartis.
I haven’t felt anything like euphoria or focus. Maybe a little more motivation to boring stuff, I don’t know really.
I have not any experiences with other drugs and I don’t know how it supposed to feel or if it’s even supposed to feel anything.
Other question I have is the affects of caffeine, I’m a caffeine addict, is this dangerous? Or does it not matter if I take around like 600 mg of caffeine. That’s my daily dose, by energy drinks, bcaa drinks to be precise. In Sweden we have strong energy drinks in bcaa form.
Back to Ritalin, am I suppose to take it before or after breakfast for best effects?
I’m asking for tips or anything. I took before breakfast sometimes now, but not really feeling anything. I’m happy for tips or any guidance!
Greetings from a cold Denmark. | 2021-11-29T11:15:11.000Z | r4tnfz | 10 | 3 | ADHD | I don’t think my Ritalin works. (40mg) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tnfz/i_dont_think_my_ritalin_works_40mg/ |
geekgeek2019 | Hello fam
I was diagnosed with ADHD last summer. I had concerta 18mg for a week, didn't work but due to unavailability of new meds I stopped meds for sometime. While I don't have meds, I want to do something about my attention issue.
I have heard Coffee helps people being focused and some people can't even work without their coffee per day.
So, I have zero knowledge about Coffee. I would like recs for coffee that helped you with attention/focus, makes your day get going! Probably something less bitter! Starbucks recs work too.
(I was dumb enough to go take a Tall cappuccino from Starbucks and took few sips and threw it because its bitter T\_T )
Thanks! | 2021-11-29T10:58:17.000Z | r4ted5 | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Coffee Recs for Attention and better focus? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ted5/coffee_recs_for_attention_and_better_focus/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T10:57:23.000Z | r4tdyj | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Do you feel that books and movies seem much more complicated due to ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tdyj/do_you_feel_that_books_and_movies_seem_much_more/ |
mlmwwx | I made a realization today when speaking with my best friend, she really understands me. But when she said something my impulse made me say something and she rightfully got angry because I interrupted her. But I broke down crying after the call because I hate that I always do this, it wasn't my friend reaction per se but it just hit me hard and it's something I'm very self-conscious about.
When I was a kid I had a lot of friends, but as soon as I entered middle school- high school it all changed. I literally lost all friends and noticed how lacking my social skills were compared to others. I was impatient and impulsive and intense in my socializing. It took me YEARS of social anxiety and isolation to build up the skills and courage to partake in social scenarios. I finally feel I'm at a comfortable place where I have good friends that support and love me, and I can make new friend somewhat easy nowadays. But I still am self conscious about my social skills.
I often interrupt and have to apologize but today when this happened It just triggered something in me. I literally broke down after our call. I think this was a great realization for me though that I have to accept this and work on it in a healthy manner rather than hating myself for it, it has caused a lot of problems in my romantic relationships for example. I don't know, just a small rant | 2021-11-29T10:53:33.000Z | r4tc3b | 3 | 11 | ADHD | I keep blaming myself instead of trying to understand myself | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tc3b/i_keep_blaming_myself_instead_of_trying_to/ |
srcj_ | So... I'm sure this is a loaded question, but I've averaged maybe 2-4 hours of sleep every night for maybe the better half of the year—well, every work day more like. On my weekends I probably average 4-6 hours... of being awake. I'm sick of sleeping my weekends away and I'm tired (literally) of getting no sleep when l work the next day; no matter how much sleep l got the night before though, I will literally be wide awake when I get home and stay up till 6 or 7am either to organize, clean, work on any of the 20 projects I've started, stare at the wall—whatever. Mainly I cannot for the life of me get to bed on time even when I know I have to. So when you're stuck in hyper focus what do you do to pull yourself out of it? Honestly I’ll take any tips, tricks, old wivestales, Nana's secret recipe, inspirational meme—I don’t care how weird it is (ok maybe I care a little) I just need something to help me before I get fired for sleeping in again. 😩 | 2021-11-29T10:52:10.000Z | r4tbfu | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do you snap out of hyper focus? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4tbfu/how_do_you_snap_out_of_hyper_focus/ |
Ville-Mark | Pretty much what the title says.
I've had this problem for years and I've no idea what I should do when this happens. Basically, when I finally get to sit down and really try to focus on something, whether that is studying or writing, I soon get bombarded by other intrusive thoughts that end up ruining my focus. And yes, while often these are something idiotic (Hey, I wanted to look up at that thing in that game, Hey, I wonder if that trailer was released), quite often they are something important that I need to look up, but not necessarily right now. For example, today I tried to focus on working and then I remembered, shit, I had to send that important email and then down the rabbit hole I go.
Any tips on what to do when this happens?
I know that if I pursue that thought, it usually means that I don't get anything done because then there's always one more thing to look up, but trying to just write it down usually means that it keeps nagging my mind and even if I tell myself that yes, I made a note of it and I will look it up later, it doesn't just vanish from my mind so I can focus on it later so I could get back to what I was now doing. There doesn't seem to be any good way to deal with this.
Plz help. | 2021-11-29T10:42:24.000Z | r4t6pr | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How to deal with scattered thoughts, such as important things you need to do later, add to shopping list, etc., while trying to focus on something else entirely? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4t6pr/how_to_deal_with_scattered_thoughts_such_as/ |
doweknowyou22 | Im in my late 20’s, i always knew something was wrong with me, things which led me to that conclusion are
1. No best friends
2. Mostly lonely all these 2.5 decades of life
3. Lot of interests, feeling that i can do this , do that, that euphoric feeling that i can do this, but never did it. Commitment issues
4. Easily distracted, find it exhausting to work 6 hours a day
5. Gave up to 2 well paying jobs because i “lost interest”
6. Uncomfortable around people
7. Impossible to make eye contact
And more..
I always thought nothing is wrong with me, i just have to eat right, exercise, problem is i have problem in respecting my own words
I could related to many symptoms people express after being diagnosed with adhd.
So here i go. | 2021-11-29T10:41:17.000Z | r4t64h | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Finally booked appointment to see a psychiatrist. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4t64h/finally_booked_appointment_to_see_a_psychiatrist/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T10:36:20.000Z | r4t3oy | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Why is it so hard to get controlled substances? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4t3oy/why_is_it_so_hard_to_get_controlled_substances/ |
albin13299 | Hello, I’m a 24 years old man, weight 80 kg. This is the first time testing such medicine for my ADHD, but I haven’t really gotten any effect of the medicine.
I use 40 MG of modified capsules, by novartis.
I haven’t felt anything like euphoria or focus. Maybe a little more motivation to boring stuff, I don’t know really.
I’m asking for tips or anything. I took before breakfast sometimes now, but not really feeling anything. I’m happy for tips or any guidance! Thanks guys | 2021-11-29T10:32:30.000Z | r4t1ty | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Don’t feel 40 mg Ritalin, first time user | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4t1ty/dont_feel_40_mg_ritalin_first_time_user/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:25:30.000Z | r4syai | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recent realization that I probably have undiagnosed aspd with ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4syai/recent_realization_that_i_probably_have/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:24:23.000Z | r4sxqb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 40 Mg ritalin not femling anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sxqb/40_mg_ritalin_not_femling_anything/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:18:11.000Z | r4sujb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I probably have ASPD with my ADHD. Long but interesting write up of my recent discovery. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sujb/i_probably_have_aspd_with_my_adhd_long_but/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:15:12.000Z | r4st1f | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Good Day or Night | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4st1f/good_day_or_night/ |
MembershipTough | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:05:58.000Z | r4sobn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips for eating? Currently a bit dizzy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sobn/any_tips_for_eating_currently_a_bit_dizzy/ |
marg9 | [S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) in adults with ADHD, RS: preliminary results from an open trial - PubMed (nih.gov)](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2236465/)
*The psychostimulants d-amphetamine and methylphenidate are thought to be the most effective treatment in children, adolescents, and adults with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because they potentiate both dopamine (DA) and norepinephrine (NE) at the synaptic cleft. These medications are not free from side effects and controversy. Newer effective and safe treatments are needed. S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM), the active form of methionine, acts as a methyl donor and is involved in many metabolic pathways. It has beta adrenergic and DA receptor agonist activity. We have been using oral SAM in a sample of well-diagnosed adults with ADHD, residual state (RS) in a 4-week open trial to establish SAM effectiveness and safety and in a 9-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial. Preliminary data from the open trial reveal that 75 percent (6 out of 8 male) patients improve on it. The 2 who did not improve had not improved on methylphenidate trial. Improvement ranged from moderate to marked, with minimal and transient side effects that did not interfere with functioning.*
Also, if you are a rat, it will increase your whole-brain dopamine concentrations but I don't think there is a need to quote that as we don't have many rats browsing this subreddit. | 2021-11-29T10:04:30.000Z | r4sni5 | 6 | 10 | ADHD | I am about to try SAMe for the managment of my ADHD/depression. According to study, it may actually make sense. Moreso if you a rat. I will keep you posted. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sni5/i_am_about_to_try_same_for_the_managment_of_my/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T10:03:44.000Z | r4sn34 | 3 | 10 | ADHD | How do you manage the moments where you lose your train of thought and your mind essentially ACTIVELY goes into a forced purgatory of a blank slate, unable to recall the last thought? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sn34/how_do_you_manage_the_moments_where_you_lose_your/ |
marg9 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:01:05.000Z | r4slmb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone has experience with SAMe? According to study, it can have benefits for ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4slmb/anyone_has_experience_with_same_according_to/ |
ObeisanceProse | I just took my first medicine break day yesterday since starting a month and a half ago. From the afternoon until bed it felt incredibly difficult to concentrate. I could still think but holding onto a thought was difficult. I had to ask my parents not to talk to me while writing a complicated text to my brother because I just couldn't deal with any distraction. Like wow this is awful, I thought.
Is this how I lived before the meds or is this withdrawal? Worse than old baseline?
If it's the old baseline it shows how important the meds are but if it's just withdrawal then the meds aren't as important.
Medicine is methylphenidate | 2021-11-29T10:00:28.000Z | r4sl51 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | If I take a medicine break is this what I was like before? Or is this worse because of withdrawal symptoms. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sl51/if_i_take_a_medicine_break_is_this_what_i_was/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T10:00:17.000Z | r4skve | 1 | 1 | ADHD | It is common for us to lose train of thought. But does anybody feel like the brain is ACTIVELY preventing us from getting back on it, essentially forcing the mind to be in a temporary purgatory blank slate while this happens? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4skve/it_is_common_for_us_to_lose_train_of_thought_but/ |
explorer_of_the_web | Aright this text is not going to make too much sense but i hope you understand.
First of all,i am a young university student in greece
Negatives:
•Lately i suffer from anxiety
And thus i only sleep 5 hours a day the past 2 weeks
•Cant focus on reading something consistently
•Change my mind all the time
•Low self esteem
•my house is a mess
Positives:
•I pay attention at my university classes and thats relieving cause i think i am going to be able to become a professional after all
•i now live by myself and started managing some cash to live by,given by my family(and im preety good at it!)
•I have managed to put (general)goals and work towards them in order to slowly steer my life into the direction i want it to go.For example:1goal to be good at uni,2 goal ,to have a drivers licence.I put the goals,and succeeded in them.now i have put more such as go to the gym 3 times a week,and start having a healthy diet
In the end(tldr),even though i feel very non functioning some times,i have managed to not stay stationary and keep evolving,and working towards my goals in life. | 2021-11-29T09:58:13.000Z | r4sjla | 2 | 1 | ADHD | The text is interesting trust me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4sjla/the_text_is_interesting_trust_me/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T09:54:53.000Z | r4shxt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | It’s common for us to lose train of thought, but does anybody lose train of thought, struggle to regain it, but feel like there’s some part of the brain ACTIVELY trying to undermine getting back that train of thought? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4shxt/its_common_for_us_to_lose_train_of_thought_but/ |
ScatterLight1134 | I don't think I chose the right partner for myself. My boyfriends nothing more than an asshole with absolutely no empathy. Having adhd is not easy. I've been physically abused and mentally tortured by him for a long time. He pretends to understand but always ends up accusing me of something or the other. He tells me he has adhd but each time I decide to share something about it to him, he is so ignorant and insensitive. I wish I had the guts to just break it off with him. I don't like being wirh him at all.
He made me quit therapy because he feels therapy was messing with our relationship and he thinks he's good enough a listener and he can help me through all of this. | 2021-11-29T09:19:10.000Z | r4s06l | 9 | 3 | ADHD | I really just wish I had the guts to break up | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4s06l/i_really_just_wish_i_had_the_guts_to_break_up/ |
escanor1978 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T09:10:35.000Z | r4rvyc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | An app similar to Cambly | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rvyc/an_app_similar_to_cambly/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T09:01:35.000Z | r4rrfx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is this common? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rrfx/is_this_common/ |
Sir_Snipps | Long time lurker – first time poster!
But this community is incredible. It has helped me tremendously in my acceptance of my mind, my quirks and my ADHD which I've been diagnosed with as an adult. Three-four years ago or something like that.
Today I received yet another job application rejection. "Not passionate enough". No, I probably don't seem passionate. I'm shy. I'm introverted. A quiet guy. I'm dealing with not being able to functioning properly - especially socially - for more than the first twenty years of my life. I'm finally on meds (70mg lisdexamphetamine/day) which makes me able to focus for more than a couple of minutes. To get shit done. And yes, this makes me "cool, calm and collected." I'm at peace with myself, and I can be at rest with my introverted self - I don't crave external dopamine triggers. Not passionate? I'm an effing Tony Stark-like passionate, almost obsessive, devourer of data and knowledge, you won't get anyone as passionate as I!
But how to show that? I'm seriously considering pausing meds when having job interviews, just to be Mr. Blabbermouth and appear passionate, and deal with the cognitive dissonance later.
What would you do? | 2021-11-29T08:42:11.000Z | r4rhiv | 5 | 12 | ADHD | "Not passionate enough" | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rhiv/not_passionate_enough/ |
juniebaby555 | Hi all,
I was recently given a tentative ADHD diagnosis (aka my lovely therapist with ADHD told me she's almost certain I have it, but I can't get medication based off her word alone), and I have my formal psych eval on Tuesday.
Quite frankly, I'm terrified. I have honestly never been more certain about something in my life; after several months of constant research, self-reflection, and connecting the dots with my therapist, I feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel. That said, I'm so scared I won't be taken seriously. I was very likely misdiagnosed two years ago by my last psychiatrist (Bipolar 2), probably due to the fact that I ended up in his office after an incident with my abusive ex-boyfriend. I have intense rejection sensitivity, and a huge disaster broke out after I impulsively said something rude to his brother, leading me to be berated by his entire family, me having a complete panicky meltdown, and almost being hospitalized. I didn't tell my psychiatrist my circumstances, because the gaslighting was so intense that I thought I was the only one doing anything wrong.
After years of being gaslit about my mental health, not only by that ex but by my family as well, talking about this is really daunting. I am in such desperate need of an accurate diagnosis and proper medication, but no matter how certain I am, I can't help but expect nobody to take me seriously. I wrote out a ten page long document to send to my mom and to reference during my appointment, because I'm so worried that I won't be able to properly explain my experiences on the spot.
If any of you have experienced this fear, please let me know how you got past it. I've been an anxious wreck for weeks anticipating this appointment. | 2021-11-29T08:38:32.000Z | r4rfne | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Evaluation on Tuesday. Looking for some encouragement. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rfne/evaluation_on_tuesday_looking_for_some/ |
goodmourning412 | I was prescribed Vyvanse a little over a year ago, and it’s worked wonders for my professional and creative ambitions.
I work in journalism, and I feel unstoppable when I take it. Even on a ‘boring’ assignment, I’m engaged in every last detail and genuinely interested in what I’m covering and the people I interview.
I feel present in each moment in a way I’d never felt before, but I can’t shut my brain down.
I just watched a 1 hour documentary at 3 am about the 2010 Chilean Mine Rescue. And this is *after* pulling an all nighter last night because I told myself it would be better to stay up and ‘reset’ my sleep schedule than going to bed at 5 am and waking up with 2 hours of sunlight left again.
You see how that worked, because I’m here writing this and it’s clearly bothering me enough to spill my thoughts out to a bunch of kind strangers.
It’s hard to know what setbacks are caused by my medication and what ones are just issues I had long before it - including a poor diet, random physical pains and impulsively staying up way too late.
I still feel like ‘me’, which is something I gather isn’t the case for a lot of people unfortunately. But it’s almost like I worry that I’m too enthusiastic sometimes and then days when I don’t take it people probably wonder why I’m all aloof and grouchy. I don’t even know if I have a specific question, I just needed someone to listen.
It’s not even entirely about my medication, it’s just my fear that it’s benefits for my professional and social life are overshadowing the toll this pace of life is starting to take on my health and well being. I can never say no. I feel like I have to get ahead by being the one who works a 15 hour day and never complains about anything. I just internalize everything and it sucks.
Edit: if you reply thank you so much. I’m going to try and sleep after this so I’ll get back in the morning 🙂 | 2021-11-29T08:38:00.000Z | r4rfc7 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | feeling like I’m sacrificing my well-being to please others, and I can’t slow myself down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rfc7/feeling_like_im_sacrificing_my_wellbeing_to/ |
Smoking_Dumpling | I am struggeling to establish routines. Even with stuff I do not hate to do. Whenever I decide to do something on a daily basis I fail to continue after 3-4 days. I started journaling, stopped 3 days after I made the decision. I wanted to start my days with drinking a glas of water as I do not drink enough and forgot about it even the next day. And these are not even difficult tasks.
I am so sick of not being able to stick to even the easiest routines. I know this is very common with ADHD but that does not help me a bit.
Any success stories out there how to establish a routine? How do you make sure that it works for you. Any tools? Lifehacks? Or is the try to establish routines in vain?
I am looking forward to your answers.
Thanks a lot in advance | 2021-11-29T08:31:37.000Z | r4rbw3 | 15 | 7 | ADHD | Were you able to establish routines with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4rbw3/were_you_able_to_establish_routines_with_adhd/ |
anonuser670 | I just started a new job and already I'm behind in my onboarding (about to start week 3). I am struggling so much to follow the training modules and etc but literally cannot focus because it is so boring and not how my brain likes to learn! I was a top performer in my last job but think that working from home/the pandemic has really made my mental health and ADD/ADHD go to shit (more than usual, lol). I never told my previous manager about ADD/ADHD because 1) I was still getting diagnosed, and 2) since I started there pre-pandemic I was doing better since I had a foundation already heading into work from home/pandemic life. I'm really scared to tell my new manager about my ADD/ADHD. I did really well in the interview process because it was an exciting challenge. All my recommendations were really great. I don't want him to think he's been duped or that I'm lazy or that he's made a big mistake hiring me. Have you talked to work about this? Any accommodations you recommend asking for? Any advice / tips would be much appreciated!! | 2021-11-29T08:26:26.000Z | r4r92o | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How to talk about ADD/ADHD at work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4r92o/how_to_talk_about_addadhd_at_work/ |
josejimenez896 | Hello everyone!
Long story short finals, and two programing projects due in less than two weeks that I haven't even started, are basically \*RIGHT THERE\* for me this semester, but I can not for the life of me keep myself disciplined near the end of this semester. I started off really strong early this semester, but I kept getting more and more off track, and more into gaming once I managed to get myself a nice GPU. I always seem to either shift really hard one way and then the other. I'll try really hard to restrict my free time, overdo it and live like a puritan being very productive for a few weeks, and then dive really hard into video games, wasting time watching youtube/social media scrolling for a while before my brain finally has enough of that and decides "It's time for a change"; and the cycle repeats.
Since it's so close to finals, I just said screw it and moved all my games off my laptop and onto an external SSD. They'll be there waiting for me after the semester is done. I \*feel\* this will work for this just because it's too much effort to move everything over just to game for a bit, so it's easier to say no.
I still, however, spend way too much time watching youtube videos and goofing off pursing through my social media apps. I never seem to be able to really, let myself have a reasonable amount of these. How do you guys moderate this stuff? Do you not even both and just avoid making an account for stuff you know will distract you too much? How do you decide what to do when you need to relax for a bit? Any and all even tangential suggestions would be hella appreciated.
TLRD: How do you personally moderate your free time, particularly if you've had issues going overboard in the past. | 2021-11-29T08:21:04.000Z | r4r6d7 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How do you moderate your gaming time and/or free time in general? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4r6d7/how_do_you_moderate_your_gaming_time_andor_free/ |
Live_Panic_287 | I do this a lot where I feel like I’m on the edge of my seat during a conversation and if I’m not able to say what I want to say, I feel unsatisfied. I’m trying to work on this because I do think that it comes off as me trying to control the conversation and it’s a little off putting.
I try so hard to wait patiently and let others finish their point but then when the topic is changed and I never get the chance to say what I wanted to say, I get a little bit upset. I know I need to be more present. | 2021-11-29T08:20:05.000Z | r4r5tu | 10 | 11 | ADHD | Hate when conversations change directions too quickly | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4r5tu/hate_when_conversations_change_directions_too/ |
the_buttercup-muffin | Hey everyone! So, I just started a full time retail job recently and to be honest it has been such a rough transition from the start.
It has become frustrating at times where I feel like I can't adjust to the high expectations of the company and meet their targets, when compared to my neurotypical counterparts.
I have already disclosed to management about my ADHD, but I don't know what other accommodations I can be entitled to, especially at a retail environment and there's always a thought at the back of my head, that there may be discrimination towards me and my ADHD, despite it being illegal to do, by law.
Socially, it can be a little bit isolating but I'm trying to be invested and open to talking and making friends even when that's difficult at times. RSD can be a b*tch and hits me hard like a ton of bricks. | 2021-11-29T08:12:53.000Z | r4r21e | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Started new job and honestly it's so frustrating at times. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4r21e/started_new_job_and_honestly_its_so_frustrating/ |
mo_tag | I feel like my whole life I've always been addicted to **something**. Up to the age of 15, it was video games and porn. Then canbis. Then alcohol. Then other drugs. Every time my drug use becomes a major issue, I replace it with another drug.. and I've pretty much abused everything apart from opiates. And just cycle through them.
Even when I'm not on drugs, I'll pour my energy into a project to the point I'm not eating and burning out. Or I'll hit the gym 3hours a day until I lose all motivation and never step foot in one for years.
It's like I'm on a highway and my car can only do 40mph or 130mph and nothing in between. | 2021-11-29T08:12:01.000Z | r4r1ks | 10 | 61 | ADHD | I feel like my life is one long series of addictions | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4r1ks/i_feel_like_my_life_is_one_long_series_of/ |
kattycaake | I'm so annoyed. I can only do things in a specific environment.
I can only do school work when I'm at school, even then it's still hard but because of the school setting I can do some of it.
so when the pandemic started and I had to do it online, I failed almost every class. it was really frustrating.
same with at home, I can only work when my entire room is clean, which it never is because I can't work in a messy environment lol.
does that happen to anyone else and how do you combat it? | 2021-11-29T08:06:10.000Z | r4qylc | 3 | 3 | ADHD | need to be in certain environment to function? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qylc/need_to_be_in_certain_environment_to_function/ |
redcombine | I literally just forgot. And like in the middle of the night I wake up and I think to myself, "oh my God, did I forget to do an online exam? Did I miss a project? Did I just sabotage this whole semester because of not needing to focus on things for a week?" And it's like of course there wasn't anything due during a break...but oh my God my heart hurts so bad, I'm like literally I'm tears. It's like those nightmares where you're back in school but you forgot something important, **but it's real life**.
I'm just shook so bad. I just wanted to talk to people who...might get it? Just not feel alone in how I felt on this? | 2021-11-29T08:01:16.000Z | r4qvwo | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Hey guys. I just gave myself the wordt panic attack in years. I recently went back to college getting a degree, and had the week off for Thanksgiving break. I literally forgot about school and that I had classes. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qvwo/hey_guys_i_just_gave_myself_the_wordt_panic/ |
kattycaake | [removed] | 2021-11-29T07:55:25.000Z | r4qsnv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | can't function in clutter but can't bring myself to clean it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qsnv/cant_function_in_clutter_but_cant_bring_myself_to/ |
chozogoat | Felt like writing this post after saying goodbye to a friend who is moving to Japan after graduating in IT, learning fluent Japanese within two years and getting a great job when he turned 23. I stopped for a while after he left, and started noticing *I consider myself to be completely incapable of replicating even half of his achievements*.
So, I have a very heavy degree of the disorder, and I was diagnosed as a child. I remember always being the worst student in class. **I've only ever managed to finish one book in my life**, which had 300 pages and took me five months to finish as I would not compute the words I was looking at, and **had to re-read every page at least four times to process the story**. I would get scolded by my parents all the time for sucking at school, and back in 2009 I had insomnia for several months until mom decided to stop shoving Ritalin down my throat.
**In 2010, I somehow managed to fail every subject**, and until I quit college in 2019, I was always the last person to finish an exam, no matter what class I was in. Sometimes I'd fail the exams simply for taking too long. **To try and learn I would sit right in front of the teacher, turn off my phone, stare at him as he talks and... I wouldn't absorb any information whatsoever**.
I was studying advertising & marketing, and quit college because I got a very good job opportunity at a company that had a job opening that was too perfect for me. I worked at that company until this week, and **I'm quitting because I have to take care of some health issues that surfaced, but also because I feel incapable of doing my tasks properly, as I'll continuously get scolded by my boss for procrastinating for too long**. I love my job, I love what I do, and yet I can't focus at all. Boss says I do a good job making ads, but I'm too slow. He never wanted to fire me, I quit on my own terms, out of shame, fatigue, and necessity.
Those health issues (liver and heart-related) surfaced because I am also unable to set and actually follow a proper exercise routine. **I drop every routine I start after a week or so**, and I give up on things without even noticing. I don't know if that lack of discipline is tied to ADHD, but it baffles me how normal people can wake up, go to work, exercise, and keep the house clean, while having time for video games and fun. Me? I wake up, I "work" for several hours until I finish every task, eat something and go to sleep. **I'm fucking tired of never having a second for myself.**
My house is disgusting, **cleaning and organizing shit feels like torture**, my health is deteriorating, my coworkers' performance makes me feel pathetic and my old classmates' success makes me feel like a complete idiot. I'm also a commission artist (which is how I'll survive after I leave the office for good) and it's just so annoying how my artist friends are progressing way faster in terms of improving their quality. I also have 14 commissions in my queue, some all the way from June, and I can't finish them quicker because I lack the energy to focus.
**Now, I can't be this dumb, can I?** To be honest, I'm Brazilian, I'm 24 years old, my English is entirely self-taught through video games and internet conversations. I'm good at Photoshop, I make nice designs, and despite improving slow, I'm a good artist with lots of returning clients. Somehow I can't read a simple book, but I can write up a post like this without ever triggering spellcheck. I live on my own, I make enough money to survive and have some fun, and sometimes I silently judge some of my friends for being dumb — but that's probably just another, very arrogant and hypocritical way to cope. *But it just feels like I'm glorifying a small set of accomplishments that most people can do.*
A week ago I decided to get into a simple programming course (Google's Grasshopper) to see if I'm still a stupid moron, and I couldn't solve basic puzzles because I couldn't read a small description that actually had the solution in it. It felt... incredibly stupid.
**The question:** I'm wondering if anyone here feels the same; I'm trying to figure out if my case is worse than most people in this sub, or just average and I'm overreacting. If so, did you ever find a way to work around your ADHD-related issues? If so, did you go after medicine or did you train yourself to solve it the hard way?
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**TL;DR:** *I look up at... pretty much everyone else accomplishing basic shit which I find impossible to replicate and feel like a defective, incompetent, inferior human being. Can't study, can't keep my house clean, can't keep a routine to save my life, can't work without losing focus for literal hours, can't really read anything longer than a cake recipe, can't remember to do recent tasks without an app helping me, can't remember things that happened yesterday, etc. I don't have depression and I'm actually very positive in general, for a person with this kind of perspective. I don't feel doomed, I just wanted to be capable of accomplishing more. I've had years of therapy, and I don't feel I improved much at all. And I don't wanna go back to Ritalin because it fucked my childhood and I'm traumatized. I want to know if you feel the same, and how you deal with it.*
Sorry for the text wall. I made sure to write a TL;DR and highlighted some words to make it easier. Thanks, Reddit. | 2021-11-29T07:53:22.000Z | r4qrks | 9 | 19 | ADHD | Did ADHD ever make you feel pathetic, or passively humiliated by more functional people? If so, did you ever get over it? | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qrks/did_adhd_ever_make_you_feel_pathetic_or_passively/ |
beeeelm | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, unfortunately my psychiatrist sucks but I’m to afraid to go to a different one. He doesnt really listen to me and mumbles, looks like he’s falling asleep while I’m talking. Anyway, this is why I’m reaching out here because I don’t want to pay $200 to call him and ask him when he probably won’t even understand what I’m saying.
Onto the issue… I started on Ritalin 10mg 3x per day and Zoloft. I was really against the anti depressants due to the fact I get easily irritable and completely lose my libido. But he was very worried due to my history of depression something bad would happen, so I agreed.
I felt anxious when starting these meds, and I didn’t feel like I was benefiting much but some things like my ability to verbalise my thoughts improved (woohoo). I told my psych and he increased my dosage to 20mg 3x per day. I was still feeling crappy so I asked to come off the anti depressants. He agreed and I went back to 20mg 3x per day.
I’ve been on this for about two weeks and this is what I’ve noticed:
- my sleep has drastically improved
- my ability to verbalise my thoughts has somewhat improved
- my ability to complete house chores etc has improved
That’s it for improvements. I also started a new job that involves a ton of reading of court reports etc. My ability to read through these is far worse, I can only skim read now and im missing so much information. I can’t focus on one task at a time because my brain is going crazy with different things to do. So I read for 3 seconds, look at my phone, decide to make a drink, half way through the drink remember to read, forget about the drink. It’s worse than ever.
This is a strange problem to have right? Should I be giving more time? Has anyone else experienced this? | 2021-11-29T07:45:11.000Z | r4qn68 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Ritalin affecting me in a strange way? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qn68/ritalin_affecting_me_in_a_strange_way/ |
BasicallyChaoticGood | My boyfriend (17M) has been telling me about his experiences with ADHD. I don't remember the specific names of what he struggles with but he mentioned that he struggles with an alternate sleep schedule and also a fear of rejection among other things. He has some hyperfixations on certain things as well.
I (17F) want to know how I can best support him and help accomodate his mental illness. I know we're both young but I want to be able to help him nonetheless.
I've told him about my own mental health struggles and offered help whenever I can but I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing in how I help him. I would also love resources so I can learn more. I don't can't to say the wrong thing.
I think I might have ADHD myself and he knows about it and I'm going to talk to a Psychiatrist but I don't want that to impact my ability to be there for him.
Everyone, thank you for reading and I hope you have a good day! | 2021-11-29T07:39:20.000Z | r4qk39 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | My boyfriend has been talking to me about his ADHD. I want to know how I can support him. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qk39/my_boyfriend_has_been_talking_to_me_about_his/ |
RaiseSubstantial8420 | Hello! I have lost a lot of close family members recently and I am struggling with grief. A lot of advice surrounding grief is typically aimed at neurotypical people, and I have been struggling finding advice for people with ADHD.
So please, if you have something that works for you; be it long term or when the pain hits, please let me know ❤️ | 2021-11-29T07:37:09.000Z | r4qiz3 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Dealing with grief when you have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qiz3/dealing_with_grief_when_you_have_adhd/ |
Better_Kitchen2122 |
I’m a lad and about 50 kg. I started taking vyvanse about 2 months ago and I’m on 50mg daily. There have been some side effects but my main issue is my finger being swollen. It’s hard to tell from the photos but it’s much bigger in comparison to my other finger and it seems very warm compared to my other fingers.
Is this bad enough to stop the meds or can I keep going? Not really any other physical side effects.
https://ibb.co/LDybGvr
https://ibb.co/Xz1cD8S
https://ibb.co/Jz1sKSG
Only the one finger that’s swollen. | 2021-11-29T07:22:23.000Z | r4qapy | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Swollen finger on vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4qapy/swollen_finger_on_vyvanse/ |
ppnater | It's such a shame because after having made MY own decision to reject these horrible pills—that made me feel like someone I'm not—I find myself running back to them after being at such a low point in my life. Is it immoral of me to latch onto something that will negatively affect my social life just to get myself going? As of now I'm barely getting by in regards to my academics, even though I was doing perfectly fine right up until C-O-V-I-D, which just shattered all my day-to-day motivation after an entire year. I'm still doing alright in school, but as of now it doesn't get better, which is scaring the crap out of me. | 2021-11-29T07:16:26.000Z | r4q7hn | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Decided that I'm taking meds again 😪 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4q7hn/decided_that_im_taking_meds_again/ |
Leapflat | I have been recently diagnosed and while doing research on what might help with ADHD symptoms, I keep reading that protein rich breakfast is something one should do.
I have been intermittent fasting for a bit now, it means I skip breakfast completely, have my first meal at lunch and my last meal before 8 pm.
It kind of works for me, but my ADHD symptoms are quite severe and are a problem at work.
Does anybody have any personal experience with protein rich breakfast to start your day? | 2021-11-29T07:14:06.000Z | r4q668 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Intermittent fasting or protein rich breakfast? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4q668/intermittent_fasting_or_protein_rich_breakfast/ |
Boudonjou | [removed] | 2021-11-29T06:59:29.000Z | r4pxxo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | bruhhhhhhhhhhh | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pxxo/bruhhhhhhhhhhh/ |
ScatterLight1134 | I honestly thought things would get better after getting a diagnosis and being in therapy. I figured I had ADD from a few months prior to my diagnosis. I was in the dumps then cause I couldn't figure out what was going on at all.
I started my treatment a couple of months back.
It just.. it's still so exhausting honestly. Even though I can say that I'm more focused during my work.. but the emotional hypersensitivity makes it so hard for me to just be happy and content throughout the day. My mood is so unpredictable and it makes me and the people near me walk on eggshells all the time. The relationship I'm in is starting to feel like a burden on me. My inability to just be peaceful and okay with myself has put a severe strain on my partner. I feel helpless | 2021-11-29T06:58:40.000Z | r4pxi1 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | I thought things would get better | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pxi1/i_thought_things_would_get_better/ |
two_cat_morty | I spend an insane number of hours every day scrolling on my phone through stuff I barley care about. Usually with the TV or music on in the background. I don't think I even enjoy it. I just don't want to do The Thing.
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if phones just didn't exist? Not trying to sound r/phonesarebad, but is anyone here old enough to remember having ADHD before smartphones were common? What was it like? | 2021-11-29T06:58:06.000Z | r4px7p | 10 | 9 | ADHD | How did people with ADHD procrastinate before phones? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4px7p/how_did_people_with_adhd_procrastinate_before/ |
Phobiaofyou | Somehow I've regressed to saying "AWWW YISSSS, motherfuckin bread crumbs" after seeing that meme on my FB memories from several years ago.
Another one is there was a guy at my work named Joe, and he ran what is called a butt and top log loader, so when he got called on the radio they called for "Butt and top Joe" since there was another Joe elsewhere, so for months I sang "IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR BUTT AND TOP JOE, I'D HAD THESE LOGS PUT THROUGH A LONG TIME AGO, WHERE DID YOU COME FROM, WHERE DID YOU GO, WHERE DID YOU COME FROM BUTT AND TOP JOE"
😑😑😑
And also the goosebumps intro song playing on repeat in my head, I haven't watched that in almost 2 damn decades, what is this sorcery. | 2021-11-29T06:54:22.000Z | r4pv7r | 10 | 2 | ADHD | What are phrases or sayings you have clung to ATM | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pv7r/what_are_phrases_or_sayings_you_have_clung_to_atm/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T06:49:38.000Z | r4psnm | 13 | 7 | ADHD | I don’t think I should ever have kids | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4psnm/i_dont_think_i_should_ever_have_kids/ |
confexionery | Laughing through the pain right now. Feel like I shouldn't even be alive but what other choice do I have? It's a pretty important grade too and I can't believe I've done this to myself again. No length limit but it's supposed to be pretty hefty and I've already been given a generous grace period by the professor before. Looks like another sleepless night for me!
Any and all advice appreciated. No official diagnosis yet, so no meds to take, although pretty sure the only reason I don't have one is because I never had time to go to the doctor on account of never finishing things on time.
EDIT: I DID IT!!! And with half an hour to spare!! Thanks for the encouragement and commiseration, everybody!! 😭💕 | 2021-11-29T06:45:24.000Z | r4pqg5 | 26 | 100 | ADHD | Presentation slides due in 12 hours, had nearly a month finish them, didn't even start. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pqg5/presentation_slides_due_in_12_hours_had_nearly_a/ |
Powerful_Scholar7159 | I think I have adhd because I’ve been seeing a therapist for a year and she says that I have adhd but didn’t put that in my diagnosis because anxiety is what we have been working on and she doesn’t focus on diagnoses, she instead focuses on how to treat symptoms. Anyways, I appreciate the therapy and I feel like it has been super helpful. I don’t get panic attacks anymore and my anxiety symptoms have severely lessened. However, I still struggle with my self esteem and self worth.
Growing up, my family made fun of me a lot for being slow, day-dreamy, forgetful, dumb, etc. It really hurt me. I’ve gotten good grades and I feel like I’m smart but at the same time I feel so incompetent. My adhd symptoms are manageable right now because I feel like I’ve learned to cope but I haven’t learned to cope with feeling horrible about myself. Idk if should see a psychiatrist or maybe this isn’t serious enough?
Edit: I totally forgot to include my main point lol - do you think medication would help with this? I’m not on any medication and I’m super interested in trying some because I know how helpful it can be for people with adhd | 2021-11-29T06:44:52.000Z | r4pq4l | 5 | 4 | ADHD | Do psychiatrists help with self- esteem issues too? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pq4l/do_psychiatrists_help_with_self_esteem_issues_too/ |
cboogboog | So I was diagnosed around mid October (inattentive type) and I was finally able to get in with my doctor to start medication last week. She decided to start me out with 20 mg of Vyvanse. I’m on day 5 and I don’t feel any different at all. I’ve seen so many people say how amazing their first day with ADHD meds is and I can’t help but feel so disappointed that I didn’t have the same experience.
I really really wanted this to work for me, but I don’t see her until a month after my first appointment (about 3 weeks from now). I am wondering what other people’s experiences are like. Should I give it some more time for it to start working? And is there anything I can do to make it more effective (like should I take it with or without food? etc). My symptoms have made things super hard for me lately so I just really want anything that will help. | 2021-11-29T06:41:14.000Z | r4po5c | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse not working? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4po5c/vyvanse_not_working/ |
dumbpeepeepoopoo | Not sure if this is the right place to post this I just need to rant about this.
I have both chronic fatigue and adhd and it’s kind of messing up my life. Advice would be appreciated.
Because I woke up so late I forgot to take my meds. I took all my meds together, along with my Ritalin at night like an idiot. I don’t know why I took the Ritalin alongside my other meds bc why tf would I need it if I’m asleep? Dumb moment. Long story short it’s 6:30am and I’ve been hyperfocused on knitting for three hours. I’m so pissed off with myself because I have to be able to function tomorrow. I don’t know how much sleep to get now. I don’t really know how to move forward. Ugh. | 2021-11-29T06:39:37.000Z | r4pn6v | 2 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and chronic fatigue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pn6v/adhd_and_chronic_fatigue/ |
Blbrryskys | I am a freshman in college with accommodations for adhd. one of these accommodations is extra time on assignments only if i ask before a due date. my problem is i have two overdue essays in one of my classes and my professor doesn’t allow late work at all. i’ve been procrastinating asking him to grade them even though it goes against his rules because i am scared of the answer being no. can someone give me advice on how to ask for an extension in a way that he might grade it even if it’s just for half credit? i am desperate. | 2021-11-29T06:38:32.000Z | r4pmm1 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | A college student with adhd who needs help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pmm1/a_college_student_with_adhd_who_needs_help/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T06:38:22.000Z | r4pmiq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Presentation slides due in 13 hours, had nearly a month to finish them, didn't start. Let's do this. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pmiq/presentation_slides_due_in_13_hours_had_nearly_a/ |
nicbentulan | ADHD-PI:
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder\_predominantly\_inattentive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_predominantly_inattentive)
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ADHD-PH/ADHD-HI: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder\_predominantly\_hyperactive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_predominantly_hyperactive) ?
ADHD-C: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder\_combined\_type](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder_combined_type) ?
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ADHD:[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder)
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Adult ADHD:
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult\_attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder)
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Child ADHD:
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Well it does say
>In later life, the hyperactive/impulsive subtype manifests less frequently.\[2\]: 44 The hyperactivity symptoms tend to turn more into "inner restlessness", starting in adolescence and carrying on in adulthood.\[4\]
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But hell with that I'm not physically or physiologically or whatever hyperactive/impulsive in the childish sense, but I sure as Hell am hyperactive and impulsive still, just in a different way. (I guess that's what 'inner restlessness' refers to.) I don't quite have the symptoms [here](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder#Signs_and_symptoms), but I do have the symptoms in.....................
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...................hell I can't find the page. But I swear there was a page that listed what 1 might call 'overworking' (but not the actual term 'overworking'. but basically the usual working too hard but not working smart or efficiently or whatever) as a symptom of adult ADHD-PH.
Closest thing I could find are
* 'Difficulty transitioning to new task or activity due to compulsive behavior' and
* 'Forgetting to complete tasks and details after temporarily switching to more stimulating tasks' for adult ADHD-PI
* (you'd think these'd be part of ADHD-PH. otherwise, why bother having subtypes for adults? I think you'd just call it ADHD without qualifier. Hmmm...)
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I did of course find what 1 might call 'underworking' in ADHD-PI, eg 'Procrastination; delaying or avoiding starting projects that require vigilant mental effort' and 'Hesitation to sustain concentration in planning and organizing for the completion of tasks'.
(guess shall update if i find what i read before) | 2021-11-29T06:36:23.000Z | r4plcc | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Wikipedia has a page for ADHD-PI but not for ADHD-PH/ADHD-HI or ADHD-C? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4plcc/wikipedia_has_a_page_for_adhdpi_but_not_for/ |
nicbentulan | [removed] | 2021-11-29T06:34:21.000Z | r4pk7u | 0 | 1 | ADHD | According to FIDE, Ritalin is an amphetamine? (I noticed this re the recent 'Magnus’ reaction to being told the players have to pee in a cup after their press conference - as per the tournament anti-doping policy') | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pk7u/according_to_fide_ritalin_is_an_amphetamine_i/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T06:26:07.000Z | r4pfk3 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | meds make me paranoid | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pfk3/meds_make_me_paranoid/ |
[deleted] | I’ve tried a few different medications, including Adderall, Concerta, Wellbutrin, Vyvanse, etc. I just started Guanfacine, but it makes me incredibly fatigued and gives me insane dry mouth. I can’t tell whether it’s helping with ADHD.
My best guess is that there is something about how my body processes medication that makes it difficult to reap the benefits without being overwhelmed by side effects. Adderall was the closest I got to feeling somewhat normal, but it made me feel on edge.
Has anyone had similar issues? What solutions have you discovered? | 2021-11-29T06:24:19.000Z | r4pejm | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Every medication I’ve tried has been too strong, and I’m feeling hopeless about finding a treatment that works. Have you faced a similar situation? Do you have any helpful advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pejm/every_medication_ive_tried_has_been_too_strong/ |
Phobiaofyou | She did a questionaire for anxiety but wouldn't do one for ADHD, so all my answers were misinterpreted and now I guess my restless day dreaming, forgetfulness, and task jumping, is from all the stress and worry I feel from anxiety, when literally its those things stressing me out. The symptoms came before the damn anxiety.
I'm just so sick of Canadian healthcare in rural communities, I feel like I'll never have answers. | 2021-11-29T06:17:20.000Z | r4pal5 | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Finally had an appointment with a psychiatrist to get an official diagnoses and I couldn't tell her all my symptoms because my head blanked and now I still don't have a diagnoses. Frustrating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4pal5/finally_had_an_appointment_with_a_psychiatrist_to/ |
Scorphonica | Nobody in my direct family does not have ADHD, i heard autism could co-exist with it (which i do have by the way) bit i have nobody in my family with autism in my family. both of my parents are bipolar, 2 of my uncles have bipolar, my great grandfather has schizoactive bipolar and my father has dyslexia.
how does this give me ADHD I do not get it.
I have all the issues with adhd plus the diagnosis but how i got it is a mystery to me..
I was wondering if i was misdiagnosed with ADHD and really have bipolar but deppresion isnt a big issue with me as "mania" would be.
I dunno does anybody have any similar situation? | 2021-11-29T06:11:09.000Z | r4p6ya | 19 | 4 | ADHD | I dont know how i got ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4p6ya/i_dont_know_how_i_got_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T06:10:54.000Z | r4p6sw | 7 | 11 | ADHD | I will always be viewed as a clown or cheap entertainment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4p6sw/i_will_always_be_viewed_as_a_clown_or_cheap/ |
TMDWUYT | I am a mid tier pack rat. I save almost all of the
things my children make (crafts, drawings,
homeschooling work, teeth, umbilical cords,
birthday candles) you name it. I also save
everything that I buy that comes in a box. I have a
filing cabinet just for the manuals/warranties and
my garage is a museum of neatly stacked boxes
from things I've bought years ago until current.
For instance: I built a PC 5 years ago and I still
have everything's box and manual down to the
mouse and keyboard. I even save boxes for things
like video game consoles and less important
things like vacuums, instant pots, random gaming
accessories, air purifiers, light bulbs, ETC.
My thought is: what if I'll need it or when I
upgrade said item I'll like to sell the one I have
now and it'll be nice to have the box. For the
receipts/warranties it's "one day I'll fill out this
warranty card and claim my fee gift.." now that's
funny. Me.. taking time to fill out the warranty?
More like neatly file it away and only ever think of
filling it out.
Am I alone in this? Anyone do anything even
remotely similar or along the same lines? | 2021-11-29T06:10:38.000Z | r4p6ob | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Box saving/ receipt saving therapy/general pack rat support: | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4p6ob/box_saving_receipt_saving_therapygeneral_pack_rat/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T06:09:39.000Z | r4p61k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | According to FIDE, Ritalin is an amphetamine? (I noticed this re the recent 'Magnus’ reaction to being told the players have to pee in a cup after their press conference - as per the tournament anti-doping policy') | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4p61k/according_to_fide_ritalin_is_an_amphetamine_i/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T06:08:13.000Z | r4p595 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone keep boxes/manuals/warranty cards? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4p595/does_anyone_keep_boxesmanualswarranty_cards/ |
Classic_Pineapple489 | Once upon a time about 3 years ago. I got extremely excited about working on my flower garden and planting my new tulips and hyacinths. I was so excited about getting started, I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t sit still. What did I do? I got my supplies and got myself ready and went ahead. It was in the middle of the night and we were in the middle of a storm that was coming from a hurricane. I started digging. Nothing was going to stop me from planting my pretty flowers.
My husband came and got me. He admitted me into the mental hospital for not being able to stop the racing thoughts and ruminating of all the things others had done to me.
So much was happening all at once. | 2021-11-29T05:56:41.000Z | r4oy4n | 2 | 3 | ADHD | The time I worked on my garden | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4oy4n/the_time_i_worked_on_my_garden/ |
lonelymaskedgirl | hi guys! i need advice…. the last time i emailed my psychiatrist was maybe a week ago to ask why he hasn’t refilled my monthly prescription for adderall and he said for controlled substances, by law, we have to meet by appointment every three months and i haven’t had an appointment since august (i cancelled my november appt because i felt content and did not know this was a legal thing. also for those wondering, he went ahead and sent the prescription in anyway because i obviously need it to function lol).
however since that last email… i emailed him twice to make an appointment and left two voice mails at his office and no one has gotten back to me… is he ghosting me? i sound crazy but it’s really bugging me out and i’m nervous and anxious as to what to do. does anyone have advice or any sort of relatable experience? is this normal? thank you for reading and i hope someone can reassure me and tell me what to do lol. | 2021-11-29T05:51:02.000Z | r4oupg | 7 | 2 | ADHD | need advice on how to handle my psychiatrist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4oupg/need_advice_on_how_to_handle_my_psychiatrist/ |
TotalFoundation | I’m a native English speaker and find learning other languages extremely difficult.
I don’t know where to start and get fixated on the minutia that is inherent.
Do I learn alphabet first, vocabulary, or phrases. I get hyper focused on one thing and then don’t know if I’m following the right path to learning.
I want to learn a second language (non-Latin). I get distracted and lose focus as I’m constantly evaluating am i learning the right thing in the order I should or not.
If you speak multiple languages, what worked for you and what would you recommend specifically as it applies to ADHD?
I’m asking this question directed to people who have learned languages later in life as young adults or older.
Any insight is welcome.
I literally spoke for 2 hours today about this topic with a friend and everything they presented I would rebuttal with “this doesn’t seem correct due to (insert reason). “
More specifically how it applies to me.
Thanks! | 2021-11-29T05:48:28.000Z | r4ot7g | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Learning Languages | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ot7g/learning_languages/ |
Samirah5924 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T05:41:25.000Z | r4oov8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | medications | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4oov8/medications/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-29T05:40:45.000Z | r4ooh0 | 0 | 2 | ADHD | Looking to see if an evaluation is worth it or if I’m just fooling my self | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ooh0/looking_to_see_if_an_evaluation_is_worth_it_or_if/ |
levidenimjacket | Just curious if anyone else struggles with this or has tips.
I always have so much difficulty with transitions. Waking up -> getting out of bed. Getting to a destination -> getting out of the car. Doing homework -> leaving work place (library, desk, etc). It even happens when it's not something that I am necessarily doing. Like if a friend is over and they leave for the evening, it feels like my world has been turned upside down after they leave and I'm left alone. It's kind of hard to describe but like the feeling of being uprooted when changing from one scene/activity to another is always so jarring for no reason. Does some of this have to do with executive dysfunction maybe? Does anyone else struggle with this, and if so, how do you deal?
Edit: grammar | 2021-11-29T05:40:31.000Z | r4oobk | 8 | 7 | ADHD | Transitions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4oobk/transitions/ |
bpboop | Im a student on internship and working full-time has really brought out my attention challenges. I feel like im constantly behind. I started a diagnosis process with my family doctor in 2016, but never completed it because it didnt feel that urgent. But i decided i wanted to do it again to discuss treatment options.
Context: my mom and brother both have ADHD diagnoses. I'm 23 now and was 18 in 2016 when i attempted to get addessed the first time. My mother has always believed I have adhd too, without a doubt.
I contacted my current school and asked if anyone on campus does the assessment, so they booked me for an appointment with a doctor who could. After my initial assessment, where she seemed skeptical after learning i did okay in school, she wanted me to provide report cards and questionnaires from my mom. Sure, no problem.
A week later we met again. She said "while your questionnaire responses indicate you may have moderately imparing adhd, your mom doesnt seem to believe you do"
Internally I'm like, wtf??????
Turns out the "sometimes or somewhat" column is a normal amount of sometimes, not sometimes or somewhat impairs my life the way my mom interpreted it. We had a long chat after the appointment and she apologized profusely because the questionnaires didnt accurately portray what she meant and as a result the doctor wasn't comfortable giving a diagnosis and has to refer me to a psychiatrist that i probably won't be assigned to for at least 4 months.
I'm mad. I'm mad that my mom wasnt given the opportunity to actually speak to what she's seen in me sonce i was a child. Mad that I have to wait many months and suffer the stress and added anxiety of my attention issues in the meantime. But most of all, I'm mad that my experiences didn't seem to matter at all in this? All my mom can know about my attention struggles are what i tell her. How can she speak to what goes on in my day to day experiences better than i can?
I don't know. It was all very discouraging. Honestly, i cried because i didnt get the answers i was hoping to find and am now scared that I won't be listened to with the next doctor. When i started crying her tune changed more to an encouraging one, telling me that she sees that there's potential and that she isnt saying i DONT have it, but that she doesnt feel confident enough in it to diagnose. Oh, and that she wouldn't be able to do anything anyways since im only a student for another month and that other doctors wouldn't recognize her diagnosis anyways??? Like hello i literally took 2 hours off work for these appointments only to learn it was pointless anyways?? Ugh 😭
I'd heard diagnosis horror stories but idk i really didnt think it would happen to me. Kind of a vent but looking for support and encouragement to keep trying because Honestly I'm exhausted and I'm terrified that I'm going to lose my job by falling too far behind or missing important details | 2021-11-29T05:29:13.000Z | r4ohiy | 1 | 7 | ADHD | I didn't get a concrete diagnosis because questionnaires are too subjective | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ohiy/i_didnt_get_a_concrete_diagnosis_because/ |
TheCourior6 | [removed] | 2021-11-29T05:24:33.000Z | r4oelt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I folded my laundry after leaving it in the hamper for a month | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4oelt/i_folded_my_laundry_after_leaving_it_in_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-29T05:21:25.000Z | r4ocmg | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Looking to see if getting an evaluation is really worth it or if I’m just lazy and fooling my self | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r4ocmg/looking_to_see_if_getting_an_evaluation_is_really/ |
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