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itsmurmurr | Which clothing storage systems have worked for you? Like so many here, hanging and folding+dresser storage and been a lifelong difficulty. I keep dreaming of some sort of pegboard and basket system but haven’t seen anything like it in action. Also, I’m so apprehensive to invest in an entire system, only to abandon it a... | 2021-12-19T22:15:49.000Z | rk78tx | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Clothing storage ideas | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk78tx/clothing_storage_ideas/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T22:12:56.000Z | rk76mx | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Holy shit why can’t I just do something | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk76mx/holy_shit_why_cant_i_just_do_something/ |
renovator999 | My vyvanse (70 mg) is not working as well after 6 months. I am 54 and I have ADHD , Asperger's, and Cyclothymia.
The first few months my notes went from doodles and words to sentences. Now it's about half way. In the last few days I have got out of my car twice with the engine running)
It's frustrating
.I an 54, and h... | 2021-12-19T22:10:41.000Z | rk74pp | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Does Vyvanse wear out? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk74pp/does_vyvanse_wear_out/ |
Awkward-Chipmunk7138 | Hoping this is the right place to post… I am 28 and considering I might have ADHD. I have always been considered ‘scatter brained’, constantly losing bank cards, keys, getting locked out of the house.. but I’ve always thought this was just a normal part of being forgetful? I just don’t seem to have the ‘drive’ to look ... | 2021-12-19T22:09:53.000Z | rk7417 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Potential ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7417/potential_adhd/ |
Illustrious_Gur_5908 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T22:09:39.000Z | rk73uu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | “Done first” website for adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk73uu/done_first_website_for_adhd/ |
JHartley000 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T22:06:17.000Z | rk71gf | 32 | 318 | ADHD | You're Not Lazy, You're Just Under-Stimulated | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk71gf/youre_not_lazy_youre_just_understimulated/ |
DudeManBro3000 | I've long been a skeptic on the topic of medication effectiveness amongst different generic manufacturers, to include generic versus brand name. Finally, after reading several hundred posts on many different forums, it was my turn to test the theory. My pharmacy (Wegmans) stopped carrying Mallinckrodt dexedrine (gene... | 2021-12-19T22:01:14.000Z | rk6xig | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Medication effectiveness: generic vs brand name | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6xig/medication_effectiveness_generic_vs_brand_name/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:56:42.000Z | rk6tqk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and communication issues in relationships. What steps do you take to effectively communicate with your partner? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6tqk/adhd_and_communication_issues_in_relationships/ |
UsefulInformation484 | The other week, i missed my appointment with my pysch so i had to try all my old meds. I got to this one generic thst made me feel super amazing, at 15mg instead of 25 like ive been taking. No side effects, like anxiety, heart racing, irritability, none! I felt clear headed, calm and focused all day. It was amazing. I ... | 2021-12-19T21:56:39.000Z | rk6tpe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I do not know what to do. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6tpe/i_do_not_know_what_to_do/ |
ElChocoRamo | I’m on meds, I try tricks to prevent myself from procrastinating like being at the library and sitting my ass down. Trying to follow a calendar. Practicing mindfulness.
I feel like I’m always exhausted and never have time to do things I enjoy.
I’ve been making the same anxiety/ procrastination mistake all my life and... | 2021-12-19T21:54:42.000Z | rk6s24 | 6 | 7 | ADHD | I can’t seem to learn from my mistakes | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6s24/i_cant_seem_to_learn_from_my_mistakes/ |
hera359 | I have really been struggling the last two years - in fact, the strain of being home all the time is what finally prompted me to see a psychiatrist, because I realized the lack of structure and stimulation was really difficult for me. I really, really hate working remotely - video calls are just not engaging and I get ... | 2021-12-19T21:54:33.000Z | rk6rxl | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Does COVID isolation seem harder for you than for other folks? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6rxl/does_covid_isolation_seem_harder_for_you_than_for/ |
ChunkTons | I am a 17 y.o. male, who doesn't have acess to meds (either banned here, or too risky for my health) so I have to make do with caffeine and a self care folder.
Now, my view on long term relationships was always between meh and negative, but recently, it has gone to a different level. These days, I genuinly believe t... | 2021-12-19T21:52:14.000Z | rk6q26 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | A Worrying Thought | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6q26/a_worrying_thought/ |
Sum_dood_0 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:46:43.000Z | rk6lvi | 42 | 284 | ADHD | Do you feel “rushed” constantly? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6lvi/do_you_feel_rushed_constantly/ |
S3werratt | Hey everyone, 24 y.o female here
So I’m a case manager at a homeless shelter and I’ve found that my ADHD tends to get in the way of things. For those who are familiar with writing a “psychosocial” , I’ll say it’s the WORST part of my job lol. Cause I’m literally over-explaining everything and my psychosocial goes fro... | 2021-12-19T21:42:36.000Z | rk6in1 | 4 | 9 | ADHD | Working in social services with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6in1/working_in_social_services_with_adhd/ |
kitanooo | My husband has significant ADHD. Over the last couple years he has been fired three times. It's really hard for me to ascertain exactly what is happening in these scenarios but I THINK a mixture of a lack of proactivity, the fact that the jobs were not the best fit and his adhd exacerbated the 'badness' of the fit, and... | 2021-12-19T21:40:27.000Z | rk6h18 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | What did you do to get out of the job loss cycle? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6h18/what_did_you_do_to_get_out_of_the_job_loss_cycle/ |
Tinius7 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:39:03.000Z | rk6fyc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to stop hyperfixating on picking my skin/spots? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6fyc/how_to_stop_hyperfixating_on_picking_my_skinspots/ |
diget17 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:36:41.000Z | rk6e4a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone switched to Straterra due to the anxiety on Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6e4a/has_anyone_switched_to_straterra_due_to_the/ |
StarsEatMyCrown | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:35:00.000Z | rk6ctw | 5 | 2 | ADHD | My last relationship... things I did, might have been ADHD? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6ctw/my_last_relationship_things_i_did_might_have_been/ |
TastyButler53 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T21:34:27.000Z | rk6cga | 1 | 1 | ADHD | THC helps me focus more than 40mg of Methylphenidate. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6cga/thc_helps_me_focus_more_than_40mg_of/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T21:29:03.000Z | rk68d6 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I make logical choices. I swear! At least they seem logical at the time. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk68d6/i_make_logical_choices_i_swear_at_least_they_seem/ |
OtherwiseComplaint62 | Every moment I’m awake, I think. Sometimes, my thoughts grow wings and fly, so when I speak, mostly, I’m chasing my thoughts. They’re like— balloons. Imagine a horizontal door. And every 3 seconds, the door opens upwards, and releases 900 helium filled balloons. The balloons are different colours, and they’re all float... | 2021-12-19T21:27:51.000Z | rk67hn | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Racing thoughts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk67hn/racing_thoughts/ |
darkshadowtrail | I have ADHD and I've found that it's difficult for me to focus when reading, which sucks because I like to read. I did the math recently and I was reading at \~150 wpm. This isn't super slow, but it's below average. I've done the usual (eliminate distractions, use a pen, etc.) but I often find myself doing things like ... | 2021-12-19T21:27:09.000Z | rk66zp | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Reading faster with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk66zp/reading_faster_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T21:25:27.000Z | rk65re | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Do yous think its worth trying to get diagnosed? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk65re/do_yous_think_its_worth_trying_to_get_diagnosed/ |
LivingForAdventures | Hey guys!
Unfortunetely I woke up today feeling a bit rough, didn't think much of it tbh but as the day dragged a long I started feeling worser, tested myself for covid a few hours ago and it tested positive, I even tried a different brand lateral flow test and it also came back as positive.
I had covid quite bad la... | 2021-12-19T21:20:49.000Z | rk62hp | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Tested positive for covid, should I still take my adhd meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk62hp/tested_positive_for_covid_should_i_still_take_my/ |
mybrainisbrokensos | I need help planning out a routine diet - where I eat the same things every day - which meet the below requirements and actually taste good!
My dietary preferences:
* TIMING -- 2.5 meals a day - one meal between 11-1, another meal at 5-6, and a small snack 6-7pm. The two meals have to be different from one another.
*... | 2021-12-19T21:16:12.000Z | rk5z1q | 10 | 1 | ADHD | How can I make my weight loss/ diet more routine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5z1q/how_can_i_make_my_weight_loss_diet_more_routine/ |
cephalopodsmindz | During quarantine my sleep schedule got turned upside down. First I was worried then I realized just how functional this new schedule was for me. I would be asleep between the hours of 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. I would wake up more well-rested and ready to start my day and was capable of starting it on medicated within 1... | 2021-12-19T21:14:55.000Z | rk5xzl | 9 | 5 | ADHD | I hate the "9-5" scheduling (more of a vent) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5xzl/i_hate_the_95_scheduling_more_of_a_vent/ |
yeong-gam | I (ADHD female) am planning to have three children, but my potential partner is neurotypical, what are the chances that my children will have ADHD?
(P.S. I'm actually a freshman in college, never been in a relationship, my "potential partner" is my crush, and I've been doing research for like 2 hours on this but can... | 2021-12-19T21:12:32.000Z | rk5w7y | 12 | 1 | ADHD | What are the chances of passing down ADHD if you're female? | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5w7y/what_are_the_chances_of_passing_down_adhd_if/ |
jediyodafan | So this morning my cat knocked my hamster enclosure off and it broke into so many pieces. My wife has mentioned several times that it's in a bad place and that it needed to be moved. (It's behind a baby gate, and my wife is nearly disabled and unable to get past that.) Well, now she's super upset at me--rightfully so--... | 2021-12-19T21:07:31.000Z | rk5sfc | 6 | 1 | ADHD | I probably killed our hamster. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5sfc/i_probably_killed_our_hamster/ |
Synthea1979 | >tl;dr: stuck on lower than optimal dose, med break helped to settle some issues - comments appreciated but please read the entire post if you have thoughts
I've been on 40mg of Vyvanse for both adhd and binge eating for a couple months, newly diagnosed mid 40s. It helps, somewhat, but it's not optimal, and doesn't la... | 2021-12-19T21:05:53.000Z | rk5r6r | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Did a Vyvanse med break work for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5r6r/did_a_vyvanse_med_break_work_for_you/ |
Sophocoles | I feel like I may have ruined my movie/TV attention span by watching far too much YouTube for many years. There, I can pick short videos that are specifically geared towards my interests. Unless the content is something that I adore and have seen many times before, I tend to struggle with spacing out.
People wi... | 2021-12-19T21:00:15.000Z | rk5mq6 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How do you pay attention to TV shows and movies? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5mq6/how_do_you_pay_attention_to_tv_shows_and_movies/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T20:58:32.000Z | rk5les | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is anybody else almost entirely unable to watch movies or TV shows? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5les/is_anybody_else_almost_entirely_unable_to_watch/ |
paula2343 | Let me preface by saying I know everyone's experiences are different with medication. When I first got diagnosed, my Dr explained to me that we would try different doses of medication to see which one worked best. My Dr. referred me to a psychiatrist who did not really seem to want to talk about my symptoms and outcome... | 2021-12-19T20:58:08.000Z | rk5l47 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | How do I know when I've found the right dosage of medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5l47/how_do_i_know_when_ive_found_the_right_dosage_of/ |
Imaginary_Lie_3551 | I usually draw, watch anime, lift weights and random things I give up eventually but knees broken and I can’t seem to make myself watch anime new anime lately. I like to hear about the hobbies of people in this thread because they’re always so random and u can’t seem to get into anything lately. I almost bought a keybo... | 2021-12-19T20:57:29.000Z | rk5knl | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Current hobbies/obsessions? I need Ideas! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5knl/current_hobbiesobsessions_i_need_ideas/ |
Olbohn | I was diagnosed with ADHD years ago, but have never really needed to be on meds to get by everyday life until... I started working in a professional setting. I can't seem to stop talking and can't seem to control the things I am saying. It's particularly detrimental when I have a management level position and the bes... | 2021-12-19T20:49:03.000Z | rk5ei0 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Controlling my mouth.... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5ei0/controlling_my_mouth/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T20:48:10.000Z | rk5du2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are your current hobbies/obsessions? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5du2/what_are_your_current_hobbiesobsessions/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T20:39:00.000Z | rk576r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm actually...succeeding? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk576r/im_actuallysucceeding/ |
Thistlefed | Do you talk to yourself in your head and say 'we' instead of 'i'? Like, I will think 'I don' t really wanna watch this. But I can't be bothered to find the remote. ' and then my next thought is 'no, come on, we need to find you something good to watch so you can actually focus on the telly and enjoy it.' | 2021-12-19T20:38:26.000Z | rk56qn | 36 | 54 | ADHD | Another internal monologue question | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk56qn/another_internal_monologue_question/ |
Deleted_1020 | So I'm on Adderall IR. I've been very conservative with it up to now. I would only take it when I needed to do work that required focus and I was struggling. I would never take it on weekends. Sometimes I'd go a week or two without taking it. However, the last few weeks at work have been quite stressful and to keep up ... | 2021-12-19T20:36:08.000Z | rk553h | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Questions about medication dependence and tolerance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk553h/questions_about_medication_dependence_and/ |
psychedprincess | Hi everyone! 19yo F recently diagnosed with adhd. I was wondering if I could get some advice.
I'm a really motivated person and have some big aspirations that I'm doing my best to live up to, so far it's been going great but the problem is, I feel as though it takes me twice as long as everyone else to do things becau... | 2021-12-19T20:34:42.000Z | rk543k | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Tips to stay more on topic & focused? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk543k/tips_to_stay_more_on_topic_focused/ |
OrpheussLyre | I finally went to ask my doctor about potentially having ADHD, and he recommended psychoeducational testing to check for ADHD and anxiety. The specialist he recommended said insurance wouldn't cover it and it'd be \~$1500. Just trying to figure out if that is normal. What process/testing did you go through during your ... | 2021-12-19T20:29:11.000Z | rk4zzn | 9 | 3 | ADHD | What kind of testing did you undergo as part of your diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4zzn/what_kind_of_testing_did_you_undergo_as_part_of/ |
Realistickitty | My Life Without an Internal Monologue
Some context: I'm a Junior in college who was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and since then I've been spotting patterns in my life that have been really hard to curb due to a lack of an internal monologue.
I have the standard ADHD tendency for my mind to wander while I'm trying to... | 2021-12-19T20:25:44.000Z | rk4xj4 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | My Life Without an Internal Monologue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4xj4/my_life_without_an_internal_monologue/ |
No_Cryptographer9617 | I’m coming to terms with my ADHD diagnosis and retroactively looking back at my life and seeing how everything just makes so much sense. I can also see how I was able to limp along and manage it for a long time without seeking help.
However… I bought a house earlier this past spring (by myself, alone) and moved out o... | 2021-12-19T20:24:08.000Z | rk4wck | 7 | 4 | ADHD | Rude awakening as a new homeowner .. ADHD struggles | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4wck/rude_awakening_as_a_new_homeowner_adhd_struggles/ |
Bisexual_Republican | I have been medicated nearly my whole life for ADHD and have been using Adderall XR since I was in Undergrad (Vyvanse in Elementary-High School). I was Previously taking 20mg and everything was good, I was able to focus and had little to no brain fog but I did have some distractibility like living in my head and I had ... | 2021-12-19T20:15:52.000Z | rk4qel | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Am I just getting used to the new dosage? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4qel/am_i_just_getting_used_to_the_new_dosage/ |
shan034 | Hey, just looking to see how other people went with masters level study?
I've done my batchelors degree and found that fine, but could never study or really listen to lectures, so I passed just by going with awnsers that "made sense", however this was pre diagnosis.
We are now a few years down the line and work wants ... | 2021-12-19T20:15:19.000Z | rk4q1s | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Masters level study | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4q1s/masters_level_study/ |
Prison_Playbook | [removed] | 2021-12-19T20:14:56.000Z | rk4pqg | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Why does supplements and Nootropics work less well on ADHDers? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4pqg/why_does_supplements_and_nootropics_work_less/ |
meganhbn | [removed] | 2021-12-19T20:13:45.000Z | rk4ox2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Son starting Ritalin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4ox2/son_starting_ritalin/ |
InternationalDisk289 | I started taking Adderall XR and my twisted feelings aside it’s so freaking helpful.
The only thing is the side effects are kind of intense.
The suppression of appetite is really hard. I’m not hungry all day than I’m starving at like 8/11 pm. And like during the day, even if I feel hungry everything sounds gross and ... | 2021-12-19T20:13:30.000Z | rk4oqv | 13 | 1 | ADHD | People who took Adderall, how did you deal with the appetite suppression? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4oqv/people_who_took_adderall_how_did_you_deal_with/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T20:12:38.000Z | rk4o2y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The classics aka. the bees made me do it! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4o2y/the_classics_aka_the_bees_made_me_do_it/ |
nolakhsa | it works fantastic for me, it calms me down to the point of being tired and i feel at peace. however, when im on it, i get annoyed with people if they talk a lot. i just want to be left alone and not talk and do what i want. i take 20 mg twice a day but i've recognized this since i first started taking adderall. why do... | 2021-12-19T20:07:36.000Z | rk4keo | 20 | 63 | ADHD | i don't like being around people when i'm on my adderall | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4keo/i_dont_like_being_around_people_when_im_on_my/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T20:06:20.000Z | rk4jhf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody else struggling to find a replacement for caffeine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4jhf/anybody_else_struggling_to_find_a_replacement_for/ |
Cable_Minimum | I'm a minor, by the way, since it's sort of relevant here.
I was dxed with autism four years ago, and it wasn't because a teacher, parent, or therapist noticed. I noticed the symptoms in myself and brought it to my mom with examples, and she agreed to help me look into it. The whole time, I was so nervous she'd think ... | 2021-12-19T20:06:11.000Z | rk4jdh | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I'm worried that people will think I'm faking having symptoms because I'm autistic | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4jdh/im_worried_that_people_will_think_im_faking/ |
nightimefog | Okay so today, I am going to clean up my giant mess of a life. My car is filled to the brim. I’m waiting to get my furniture out of storage so my house has shit LITERALLY everywhere.
In my defense, I work 8am-9pm most days. I never have the strength to clean even a little.
How do YOU, personally, decide what to keep... | 2021-12-19T20:04:19.000Z | rk4i0c | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Decluttering? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4i0c/decluttering/ |
Letstalkaboutmydog | Disclaimer: I am not a spelling or grammar queen.
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For my entire life I have been a disorganzed day dreamer. 90% of my time is spent in my head writing stories about random shit. When I was a kid I would pretend to sleep during nap times, road trips, etc just so I coud get lost in my own thoughts. As a child ... | 2021-12-19T20:00:00.000Z | rk4eiv | 2 | 7 | ADHD | Can I vent out 30 years of frustration to you guys? PS I am not yet diagnosed, but I have an assessment on the 30th | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4eiv/can_i_vent_out_30_years_of_frustration_to_you/ |
SPdoc | Posting here since being defensive to criticism is a part of adhd for many of us. In my case, in both my professional life and platonic relationships, I feel being perceived as defensive when trying to explain what actually happened has cost me. (In my professional life I only lost one job but it’s been a huge wake u... | 2021-12-19T19:52:05.000Z | rk48u9 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | How to explain someone misunderstood the problem/situation without sounding defensive? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk48u9/how_to_explain_someone_misunderstood_the/ |
retrofr0g | It's my day off, I'm freaking tired. I literally don't want to do anything. I tried to do yoga, nope. Tried working out, nope. Tried reading my book, nope. I don't want to watch TV. I just want to sleep but I slept 18 hours last night - seems excessive.
I feel this way a lot with my free time, in that I don't know wha... | 2021-12-19T19:51:19.000Z | rk489s | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Nothing seems alluring | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk489s/nothing_seems_alluring/ |
horse_loose_hospital | I'm old, so the last "video game" I learned & enjoyed playing was probably like...Tempest? I played the OG Mario Bros some in the 90s but that was more of a social activity & because it was novelty. Once the novelty wore off, I lost interest very quickly & that was about that for my gaming career. I tried some others b... | 2021-12-19T19:49:41.000Z | rk470n | 13 | 6 | ADHD | What video games have you guys found that work well for those who with almost no ability to sit still & concentrate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk470n/what_video_games_have_you_guys_found_that_work/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T19:48:56.000Z | rk46fl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My Life Without an Internal Monologue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk46fl/my_life_without_an_internal_monologue/ |
Ok-Understanding-335 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T19:47:53.000Z | rk45ne | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Comorbidity of ADHD and depression and difficulty figuring out if I have ADHD. Recently put on Elvanse/Vyvanse and it works wonders, what can we deduce from that? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk45ne/comorbidity_of_adhd_and_depression_and_difficulty/ |
Vermyndax | I find that one of the primary reasons I never finish any of my little one-off projects is because I have a complete inability to break things down into smaller chunks. I can see the end state, and I just want to skip forward to that.
I don’t really know or understand why I am like that. It’s pretty irritating. Is the... | 2021-12-19T19:46:46.000Z | rk44we | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Breaking things down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk44we/breaking_things_down/ |
moodyfull | There was an insurance hiccup with my Vyvanse Rx. It should get worked out in a few days - trouble is, I’m leaving Tuesday for a vacation to a place that’s pretty off-the-grid & I seriously doubt it will be resolved before then. I’m packed a bunch of green tea. Any other tips for surviving when faced with a week or two... | 2021-12-19T19:44:37.000Z | rk43aj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Help with an Rx Pinch | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk43aj/help_with_an_rx_pinch/ |
Affectionate_Item514 | Hi friends.
I (29 f) was diagnosed with ADHD way back in the day. I haven’t been on meds since I moved down here to FL (2011) because my parents decided I didn’t need them anymore. (Long story, not safe space at the time)
I am already seeing a psychiatrist for my depression & anxiety.
As an adult, how do you find t... | 2021-12-19T19:37:22.000Z | rk3y67 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Share your experience? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3y67/share_your_experience/ |
InattentiveTravels | Hello everyone. Quick post wondering if anybody had been on this combination of medications and how it affected you. I originally was on 20mg of lexapro and 10mg of Adderall IR 3x a day. I started getting very bad sexual side effects to the point that I had no libido and no way to get or attain an erection. My Psychatr... | 2021-12-19T19:36:41.000Z | rk3xnw | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Wellbutrin + adderall + lexapro | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3xnw/wellbutrin_adderall_lexapro/ |
LowChemical8735 | So I’m fairly new on my ADHD journey, having only recently realised that I probably have ADHD to some extent. Now I’m trying to get a diagnosis so I can hopefully start treatment. Problem is, there’s a 2 year long waiting list to see an NHS psychiatrist. I can’t wait 2 years because I’m struggling already massively str... | 2021-12-19T19:33:30.000Z | rk3vf9 | 4 | 5 | ADHD | Temporary Relief? (UK) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3vf9/temporary_relief_uk/ |
clemty11 | So because Christmas is coming up I decided in late November to get all or most of my Christmas shopping done before the first week of December ended and I did it! I finished most of it around Black Friday ish!
Fast forward to today (dec 19th) and I have all the presents I bought wrapped and under the Christmas tree, ... | 2021-12-19T19:31:51.000Z | rk3u90 | 2 | 24 | ADHD | So proud of myself and I feel amazing about it! | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3u90/so_proud_of_myself_and_i_feel_amazing_about_it/ |
Sublimelazy |
I have never been able to keep a job. I can't keep my sh!t together enough. I either hyperfocus and burn out or I just don't care. I feel like a "loser". But I'm not. I'm hard working when I care. I bring a really positive attitude and I'm really great at team work. I encourage my peers. And So on. I just don'... | 2021-12-19T19:29:34.000Z | rk3sew | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Careers for folks w ADHD (if this is a repeat, my apologies. I have ADHD and wasn't able to get through the list of all other posts). | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3sew/careers_for_folks_w_adhd_if_this_is_a_repeat_my/ |
AirsickMead | I've recently been getting into audio books, but i have a hard time listening to them. Compared to regular books where i do just fine. At first i thought it was because i didn't enjoy the material, but now i'm trying to read self help videos. And i end up not listening to it and start over and over again.
Any suggesti... | 2021-12-19T19:22:20.000Z | rk3n6f | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Audio-book tips | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3n6f/audiobook_tips/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T19:18:27.000Z | rk3ked | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Audio book advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3ked/audio_book_advice/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T19:13:58.000Z | rk3h40 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Audio book advise | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3h40/audio_book_advise/ |
cosmicmermaid | Hi all- just wanting some advice/feedback from my ADHD community 💜 Back when I got my COVID vaccines (February and march, Moderna) I wasn’t yet medicated (I now take Adderall). I’m a bit of a hypochondriac as is and I’ve seen some posts about people having heart racing/ higher heart rate after their booster (generally... | 2021-12-19T19:09:01.000Z | rk3dgc | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Getting Booster + taking adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3dgc/getting_booster_taking_adderall/ |
996687320 | I take 60mg Adderall XR Monday - Friday in order to be able to do my job (middle school teacher). By the time Saturday rolls around, and I’m now off Adderall to ensure I don’t build a tolerance, I’m EXHAUSTED. Like lay in bed all day exhausted.
Anyone else experience this kind of emotional and physical crash? How do ... | 2021-12-19T19:06:16.000Z | rk3bf0 | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall crash at the end of the week | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3bf0/adderall_crash_at_the_end_of_the_week/ |
Ok_Revenue_2239 | I’m starting to get so frustrated with myself. I had my last final about a week ago and I took time to rest but ever since then I can’t do ANYTHING I set out to do. I feel like such a disappointment sometimes, but I’m just so tired for no reason.
Any tips on how to get going on a crappy day would be appreciated. | 2021-12-19T19:04:14.000Z | rk39ve | 3 | 1 | ADHD | What helps get you going on a day that you can’t do anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk39ve/what_helps_get_you_going_on_a_day_that_you_cant/ |
444442220 | Here's the technique: [https://imgur.com/yYaDqRW](https://imgur.com/yYaDqRW)
Step 1 - activate air tag
Step 2 - remove pills
Step 3 - place air tag at the bottom of the pill bottle and burry it with pills
Step 4 - repeat on refill
I lost my meds last week (methylphenidate and bupropion) and it was rough. It took ... | 2021-12-19T19:03:27.000Z | rk39br | 2 | 3 | ADHD | My new hack for finding lost medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk39br/my_new_hack_for_finding_lost_medication/ |
ApprehensiveRelief02 | About three months ago i was prescribed Vyvanse for my ADD. The results on my work and studies has been great!
But i do experience some frustrating side effects. I get a nervous/anxious feeling in my body, which hinders my ability to socialise. Also I don’t really feel like talking to people at all. (especially at wor... | 2021-12-19T18:59:07.000Z | rk35tg | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Did anyone here switch from lisdex (Vyvanse) to Methylphenidate with success? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk35tg/did_anyone_here_switch_from_lisdex_vyvanse_to/ |
butteredbuttons | not sure if this is really normal, but i really enjoyed the energy and almost ‘manic’ like feel when i get a new hyperfixation? just a show or a character that’s on my mind all the time and that i’m very passionate about and stuff (this one in particular lasting a little less than a year)? and then just waking up and r... | 2021-12-19T18:48:34.000Z | rk2ylw | 6 | 29 | ADHD | is it normal to be really depressed after dropping a long hyperfixation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2ylw/is_it_normal_to_be_really_depressed_after/ |
lellanc | is there a good, comprehensive studying guide for people with (untreated) ADHD? how do you all manage to study?
in over a decade of education, i have never been able to study which was very costly to say the least. and now i have finals in two weeks and i can’t keep going on like this, i want this time to be different... | 2021-12-19T18:38:34.000Z | rk2rls | 4 | 1 | ADHD | studying guide | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2rls/studying_guide/ |
Academic_Sea3012 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T18:38:05.000Z | rk2r9n | 3 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD and Adderall XR | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2r9n/adhd_and_adderall_xr/ |
LisaPeesaLmnSqueeza | I created a system that does all of my executive functioning for me and it's helped me a lot. I wrote this as a comment to someone else's post and I just want to share with you all in case it can help you guys. Maybe you don't need something as extreme as this, but here it is anyway.
It all started with the "alarmy" a... | 2021-12-19T18:34:51.000Z | rk2p05 | 121 | 1,241 | ADHD | A system that does your executive functioning for you | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2p05/a_system_that_does_your_executive_functioning_for/ |
la-baphomette | [removed] | 2021-12-19T18:33:41.000Z | rk2o4n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think I just graduated from college. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2o4n/i_think_i_just_graduated_from_college/ |
Ancient_Leader5572 | So in high school I used to use this method to help me study for tests. I essentially would pretend I was a different person, who had the ability to focus on studying or learning. Or like pretend I was way more interested in a subject than I actually was. Sometimes I used to pretend that someone was watching over me, b... | 2021-12-19T18:32:17.000Z | rk2n27 | 9 | 4 | ADHD | Method I used to use for productivity but I can’t remember if there’s a name for this. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2n27/method_i_used_to_use_for_productivity_but_i_cant/ |
crazy4zoo | My hubby and I had a fight, and I am hardcore dwelling on it, unlike before my meds where I would have just "forgive and forget"..
So i'm wondering, is my ability to focus better causing me to be more emotionally obsessed?
I don't even know if that makes sense... But yeah. It seems I can't get past this small conflict ... | 2021-12-19T18:26:18.000Z | rk2ihv | 13 | 2 | ADHD | Question about vyvanse and emotional dysregulation | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2ihv/question_about_vyvanse_and_emotional_dysregulation/ |
Substantial_Storm_92 | Just need to vent. Super ADHD moment last night. Went in my hot tub and set my glasses on the spot above the filters. Forgot to put them back on when I got out and closed the cover on them. Trashed and unrepairable.
This was not the first, second, third or even fifth time I've done this. But this was the second... | 2021-12-19T18:25:28.000Z | rk2hvn | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Broke my glasses...again! | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2hvn/broke_my_glassesagain/ |
aphroditebite | Recently medicated and currently take 20 mg of Adderall XR, but was recently swapped over to that from 20 mg of IR. I notice like many that though 20 IR was the sweet spot for me, the same dose of XR really didn’t do a whole lot for me, it was as if I were back to taking 10 mg of IR. Still see symptom help, but also st... | 2021-12-19T18:24:59.000Z | rk2hig | 27 | 7 | ADHD | I want to try a new type of stimulant but I’m not sure how to ask without raising alarms | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2hig/i_want_to_try_a_new_type_of_stimulant_but_im_not/ |
pirpulgie | Hey peeps, I am behind on my work from last week due to an IT issue, so I’ve been putting in some weekend hours to keep up with deadlines. For the record, I adore my job and feel good doing it. But I’ve been a little extra stressed because of the crunched timeline before Christmas.
I took my Adderall this morning whic... | 2021-12-19T18:22:50.000Z | rk2g0c | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Feeling Overstimulated No Matter What I Do | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2g0c/feeling_overstimulated_no_matter_what_i_do/ |
izankaas | For the past year I've been working in a self-destructive manner, I realised that I love when my feelings get hurt.
So much that Ive actually been causing my feelings to get hurt.
It is addictive and it is sick lol???
I just googled a ton and i found out that dopamine is released when you are in pain. Is the re... | 2021-12-19T18:20:18.000Z | rk2e8x | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I love hurting my own feelings because adhd | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2e8x/i_love_hurting_my_own_feelings_because_adhd/ |
enf4890 | Hey everyone. I recently stopped strattera because it made me such an angry, irritable, tired person. Once I stopped taking it I couldn’t believe how angry I had been. I’m so relieved to be off of it.
I’m on the lowest dose of vyvanse, 10 mg, and I feel a ton of anxiety 2 hours after I take it, lasting until about 4/5... | 2021-12-19T18:17:37.000Z | rk2cbq | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2cbq/vyvanse_advice/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T18:15:07.000Z | rk2aic | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can you be ADHD and not know it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2aic/can_you_be_adhd_and_not_know_it/ |
MergenTheAler | [removed] | 2021-12-19T18:12:12.000Z | rk28ib | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Having a bad end of the year | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk28ib/having_a_bad_end_of_the_year/ |
Phantom-coder | [removed] | 2021-12-19T18:12:09.000Z | rk28h0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can you guys understand algorithms like A*,Merge sort, backtracking etc. If yes how to remember it. I have a hard time storing/remembering computational stuff and genuinely am seeking advice since stuff posted here has helped me. P.s I also have dyscalculia. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk28h0/can_you_guys_understand_algorithms_like_amerge/ |
Nelatherion | I have an initial, short interview tomorrow afternoon for a sciency position, it is not a technical interview but it is with the Managing Director as it is a smallish company here in the UK.
What is everyone's position on disclosing ADHD and when to do it?
By law here in the UK, ADHD is a disability and they can't le... | 2021-12-19T18:11:52.000Z | rk289q | 10 | 1 | ADHD | Disclosing ADHD during interviews | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk289q/disclosing_adhd_during_interviews/ |
ArmchairDoorknob | I've gone untreated for inattentive type ADHD for nearly my whole life. I was diagnosed at 19, didn't continue the help I needed and I'm now 26. I have been on 40mg of Biphentin for 4 days now after starting with lower doses. After years and years of barely scraping by and my ability to cope with my symptoms getting wo... | 2021-12-19T18:08:51.000Z | rk2633 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Things just clicked today and I'm proud of myself for once! | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2633/things_just_clicked_today_and_im_proud_of_myself/ |
TheLucidBlonde | Hi, I've been using Vyvanse for two months now. It's been amazing for my ADHD. The issue is, whilst the Vyvanse is great for relaxing my thoughts, it does nothing for my motivation and drive.
Using caffeine alongside my Vyvanse makes me want to do things, I also feel more energetic. The biggest issue with this is tha... | 2021-12-19T18:06:36.000Z | rk24ig | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse only effective with caffeine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk24ig/vyvanse_only_effective_with_caffeine/ |
Ayeliensfromspace | So there’s two parts to this. I’ve mentioned on here that I have a hard time getting into hobbies because that urge will stick for a day / week and the next thing you know, i’ve moved onto to another one without even attempting the first lol how do you make a hobby stick?
Recently i’ve started getting really intereste... | 2021-12-19T18:01:24.000Z | rk20pw | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do you effectively learn something new? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk20pw/how_do_you_effectively_learn_something_new/ |
high_waisted_pants | I'm only going to put the short version of the story, but I've been on stimulants in the past for a sleep disorder before I was diagnosed with ADHD. They made me feel like a normal person, but my parents didn't like the idea of me being on them long term and I went off them for several years.
I am now recently diagnos... | 2021-12-19T17:57:20.000Z | rk1xka | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Back on stimulants and doing great! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1xka/back_on_stimulants_and_doing_great/ |
thats_pretty_epic02 | For a year I was on focalin, and it was awful and I lost a ton of weight because I wouldn't eat. While it deleted my appetite as expected, when I stopped using it, my appetite just never came back really. It definitely improved, but I'm still just barely eating enough food and having to force myself to eat.
Anyone ha... | 2021-12-19T17:54:51.000Z | rk1vvj | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Appetite never came back after meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1vvj/appetite_never_came_back_after_meds/ |
trotwood95 | So I just started taking vyvanse on regular basis for the first time. In the past I’ve always used it on an “as needed” basis. I take 50mg/day
Does anybody else love the first 5-6 hours of this but hate the second half? When it first kicks in I feel like I have real agency again in my life. Like I can learn and im... | 2021-12-19T17:51:03.000Z | rk1t8w | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1t8w/vyvanse_question/ |
DL5ive | Took my first dose of adderall 10mg this morning (over 3 hrs ago), and I'm not sure what to expect, if anything.
It's my first day back to work I literally cannot focus to get ANYTHING done, per usual. (Not for lack of motivation or being lazy)
I don't feel anything at all, no differences in my normal day. Thought th... | 2021-12-19T17:50:01.000Z | rk1sis | 5 | 2 | ADHD | First day, what to expect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1sis/first_day_what_to_expect/ |
mangostickyriceyaya | I was prescribed 20mg adderal XR a year ago and it definitely helped my ADHD. It made me calmer and more productive. However, I was working until late at night so I started taking it later to not be drained at work when it wore off. Then it interfered with my sleep and I was in general feeling very off and unnatural du... | 2021-12-19T17:44:57.000Z | rk1p2w | 7 | 6 | ADHD | Can you get by without medication? | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1p2w/can_you_get_by_without_medication/ |
ColdWarArmyBratVet | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:36:30.000Z | rk1j1v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have a hard time following the lyrics of a new song, or understanding out of context words or phrases? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1j1v/does_anyone_have_a_hard_time_following_the_lyrics/ |
rnybombs | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:36:12.000Z | rk1iv8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone bite the inside of their mouth? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1iv8/does_anyone_bite_the_inside_of_their_mouth/ |
cherriesandgrapess | I struggle with severe depression and anxiety on top of my adhd. Back in July I had an attempt. I’m fortunate to be alive but it obviously came at a price.
I’m not allowed back on my meds. I’ve been suffering, I’ve asked to go back on them but been refused. I understand why I can’t go back on them but it fucking suck... | 2021-12-19T17:35:20.000Z | rk1i9d | 146 | 441 | ADHD | I’m not allowed back on my meds | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1i9d/im_not_allowed_back_on_my_meds/ |
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