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itsmurmurr
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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 few months or years down the line. (Or worse, abandoning before completion.)
I’m considering taking the doors off of my closet to start. Has open storage been helpful for any of you?
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2021-12-19T22:15:49.000Z
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rk78tx
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Clothing storage ideas
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk78tx/clothing_storage_ideas/
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2021-12-19T22:12:56.000Z
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rk76mx
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Holy shit why can’t I just do something
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk76mx/holy_shit_why_cant_i_just_do_something/
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renovator999
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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 have ADHD and Asperger's and Cyclothymia. I take vyvanse 70 mg, Lamictal (225 mg), and stratera (200 mg)
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2021-12-19T22:10:41.000Z
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rk74pp
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ADHD
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Does Vyvanse wear out?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk74pp/does_vyvanse_wear_out/
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Awkward-Chipmunk7138
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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 after my possessions is the only way I would describe it, does anyone feel like this?? I’ve often done really silly things that make no sense to other people and been told I have a lack of ‘common sense’.. however I have a very good education and did well at college and University.
There are a few other symptoms but the one that triggered me to research ADHD is the most troublesome to me. I work in an office and have noticed although the job is boring, I find the boredom intolerable to the point I feel physically uncomfortable? I guess it’s not a job I’m interested in but that’s how it feels.. and also if I have to attend any meeting I find it physically intolerable to sit though it longer than say 20 minutes, it’s like an extreme discomfort? I always thought this ‘boredom intolerance’ was normal but maybe not?
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2021-12-19T22:09:53.000Z
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rk7417
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ADHD
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Potential ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk7417/potential_adhd/
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Illustrious_Gur_5908
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2021-12-19T22:09:39.000Z
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rk73uu
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ADHD
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“Done first” website for adhd
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk73uu/done_first_website_for_adhd/
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2021-12-19T22:06:17.000Z
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rk71gf
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You're Not Lazy, You're Just Under-Stimulated
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk71gf/youre_not_lazy_youre_just_understimulated/
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DudeManBro3000
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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 (generic) and only carries Aurobindo dexedrine (generic). Based on everything I read about Aurobindo, I had my doctor write a prescription specifically for Zenzedi (brand name) and to NOT substitute with generic formula if brand name was unavailable. After taking Zenzedi for a week, I've learned Zenzedi's (brand name) therapeutic effects differ from Mallinckrodt dexedrine (generic) even though both claim to be "dextroamphetamine"
For me, Zenzedi's effects are very "cerebral" and is practically free of that "physical" stimulation feeling. Mallinckrodt Dexedrine still has a small amount of that "physical" stimulation feeling but it isn't overbearing/feels smooth. And recounting from previous medication history, Adderall (75% dextroamphetamine/25% levoamphetamine) felt very stimulating and produced the most side effects (increased heart rate/blood pressure, loss of appetite/nausea, headaches, feeling dull/zombie-like).
My theory:
Hypothetically, if generic medications are supposed to mirror the therapeutic effects of brand name medications and brand name formulas are the most potent/pure form of the medication (Zenzedi and dextroamphetamine in this instance), then this leads me to believe generic manufacturers, like Mallinckrodt or Aurobindo, are not creating a "one-to-one" copy of the brand name medication.
Now, based on experience and what I've read about dextroamphetamine/levoamphetamine, Zenzedi seems like it may actually be pure dextroamphetamine, whereas the generics, like Mallinckrodt and Aurobindo, may still contain various amounts of levoamphetamine (assuming levoamphetamine plays a large role in the physical side effects felt from amphetamine medications)
My question to all of you wonderful people:
Has anyone else noticed differences in medication effectiveness when switching between different generic manufacturers and/or switching from generic to brand name/brand name to generic? And are there any experts out there that understand drug manufacturing and can better explain generic vs brand name, along with policies or guidelines manufacturers must follow when producing a generic formula of a drug?
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2021-12-19T22:01:14.000Z
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rk6xig
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ADHD
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Medication effectiveness: generic vs brand name
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6xig/medication_effectiveness_generic_vs_brand_name/
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2021-12-19T21:56:42.000Z
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rk6tqk
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ADHD
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ADHD and communication issues in relationships. What steps do you take to effectively communicate with your partner?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6tqk/adhd_and_communication_issues_in_relationships/
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UsefulInformation484
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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 am very sensetive to meds so to find one that made me feel like this was insane.
I forgot to ask rite aid to try and get me this medication soecifically and accidentallly went home with a different generic. Its still better than 25 but i notice the side effects again.
I went back to ask to switch it and theyre like "no sorry, come back next month and ask because we cant switch what we already dispensed." Im so upset because one month is my entire break and i just want to feel normal, or close to normal. I want to function and not have emotional turmoil from it.
And I already text my psychiatrist way too much and i feelblike shes gonna get annoyed/judgy about me asking what to do about this. I fucked everything up. I dont know what to do. I just wanted a one month break from being asked to live like a neurotypical and work FASTER HARDER ETC. and i finally felt amazing on my first day of break and fucked it all up.
Idk why im even saying this here i just dont know what else to do
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2021-12-19T21:56:39.000Z
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rk6tpe
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I do not know what to do.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6tpe/i_do_not_know_what_to_do/
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ElChocoRamo
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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 I cannot learn from it.
I want to fix myself with all my heart but I can’t seem to be able to.
Please tell me if you ever had a Eureka moment where you managed to turn things around because I feel like my life is one big never ending succession of the same mistakes.
What made you click? When did you feel you started trending up?
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2021-12-19T21:54:42.000Z
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rk6s24
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I can’t seem to learn from my mistakes
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6s24/i_cant_seem_to_learn_from_my_mistakes/
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hera359
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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 super distracted, which then makes me anxious because I worry people will notice my distraction. The lack of structure in my day means I’m often very unproductive. Sometimes I sit at my laptop for 5 hours straight, even though I know it worsens my chronic pain. And having to entertain myself at home gets old very quickly. With the latest surge, I’m starting to freak out about how much longer we’re going to be doing this, and I feel like I’m spiraling. Anyone else feel this way? Any tips on how to keep managing this situation without losing your mind?
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2021-12-19T21:54:33.000Z
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rk6rxl
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ADHD
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Does COVID isolation seem harder for you than for other folks?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6rxl/does_covid_isolation_seem_harder_for_you_than_for/
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ChunkTons
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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 that I would end up emotionally harming the other party. (it was the other way with my dad, tho he is way less confrontational)
The thing is, I'm actually super cautious around these things, so my chances of getting there are quite low, but that still isn't fool-proof.
Just so you know, there's a very low threat of me getting into one, since I have a sickly sweet/grating personality and my looks don't redeem that. Neither do I pursue anything beyond a friendship.
What are your thoughts, ever had the same issue?
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2021-12-19T21:52:14.000Z
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rk6q26
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A Worrying Thought
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6q26/a_worrying_thought/
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Sum_dood_0
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2021-12-19T21:46:43.000Z
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rk6lvi
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Do you feel “rushed” constantly?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6lvi/do_you_feel_rushed_constantly/
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S3werratt
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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 from having to be 1 page to 3. I also tend to make careless mistakes at work and my bosses often tell me to stop “rushing” and to put more time into my work. Little do my bosses know, it takes me a good 3 days to conjure this up. Also, since I’m a perfectionist everything needs to be polished. But it’s also like, I’m a procrastinator at times , so it’s ironic. Literally just a perfectionistic procrastinator who tries to overcompensate for the fact that I have ADHD so I try to put in 110% into everything I do. But too much stress causes me to crash and I don’t want to do anything.
Anyone else stuck in the vicious cycle of wanting to overachieve but you burn out in the process? 🙃🙃
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2021-12-19T21:42:36.000Z
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rk6in1
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Working in social services with ADHD
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6in1/working_in_social_services_with_adhd/
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kitanooo
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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 lack of meeting goals and deadlines. This just cannot keep happening but i have no idea how to help him or what to suggest. Did anyone else go through a period like this and resolve the issue? what worked for you and helped? He has a therapist and is on medication.
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2021-12-19T21:40:27.000Z
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rk6h18
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What did you do to get out of the job loss cycle?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6h18/what_did_you_do_to_get_out_of_the_job_loss_cycle/
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Tinius7
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2021-12-19T21:39:03.000Z
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rk6fyc
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How to stop hyperfixating on picking my skin/spots?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6fyc/how_to_stop_hyperfixating_on_picking_my_skinspots/
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diget17
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2021-12-19T21:36:41.000Z
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rk6e4a
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Has anyone switched to Straterra due to the anxiety on Adderall?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6e4a/has_anyone_switched_to_straterra_due_to_the/
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2021-12-19T21:35:00.000Z
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rk6ctw
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My last relationship... things I did, might have been ADHD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6ctw/my_last_relationship_things_i_did_might_have_been/
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TastyButler53
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2021-12-19T21:34:27.000Z
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rk6cga
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THC helps me focus more than 40mg of Methylphenidate.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk6cga/thc_helps_me_focus_more_than_40mg_of/
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2021-12-19T21:29:03.000Z
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rk68d6
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I make logical choices. I swear! At least they seem logical at the time.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk68d6/i_make_logical_choices_i_swear_at_least_they_seem/
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OtherwiseComplaint62
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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 floating away. And every time you catch one, you become aware of every other balloon that’s escaping. But you only have two hands, and two hands are not enough to catch all the colourful floating balloons. Maybe someone can relate. Anyways, I should get out of my head.
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2021-12-19T21:27:51.000Z
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rk67hn
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Racing thoughts
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk67hn/racing_thoughts/
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darkshadowtrail
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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 reading a line, continuing to the next line, then going back to the previous line for no reason.
What are some other things I can do to read more smoothly and quickly?
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2021-12-19T21:27:09.000Z
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rk66zp
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ADHD
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Reading faster with ADHD
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk66zp/reading_faster_with_adhd/
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2021-12-19T21:25:27.000Z
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rk65re
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Do yous think its worth trying to get diagnosed?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk65re/do_yous_think_its_worth_trying_to_get_diagnosed/
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LivingForAdventures
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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 last November and it took me a good month to recover, I'm now double Jabbed but still managed to catch it and I hope itl just be mild symptoms... My question is, I've been on Vyvanse since February 6 days a week and haven't stopped taking them, shall I take them while I have covid and feel crap? If I stop taking my meds will I get withdraw symptoms?
Any information will be appreciated - stay safe everyone!
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2021-12-19T21:20:49.000Z
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rk62hp
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ADHD
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Tested positive for covid, should I still take my adhd meds?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk62hp/tested_positive_for_covid_should_i_still_take_my/
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mybrainisbrokensos
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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.
* DIET -- I function better with a diet (1) lower in sugar; (2) higher in fats/proteins; (3) at least one source of animal product a day BUT no dairy :(
Planning problems:
* BLAND/OLD -- I always end up ditching the food I bring to work and buying Subway because my food always seems too old or too boring (I don't have a microwave at work).
* SIMPLICITY -- I cannot make any meals that take a long time to prepare. That's why I like eggs or raw veggies, since they are easy to make. Unfortunately, they aren't exactly the most satisfying things to eat by themselves. I'd ideally like my meals to be 1/3 carb, 1/3 salad, 1/3 meat, but I can't think of anything that would be easy to prepare every day.
Does anyone have any meal ideas that fit these criteria?
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2021-12-19T21:16:12.000Z
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rk5z1q
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ADHD
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How can I make my weight loss/ diet more routine?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5z1q/how_can_i_make_my_weight_loss_diet_more_routine/
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cephalopodsmindz
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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 hour of waking up. Now that quarantine's over and where back to capitalistic dominated 9 to 5 schedules I'm barely getting 3 hours of sleep at night and my medication is becoming an ineffective because of it. I hope to find a job where I can build my own schedule like this because it was a lot more functional. Or that society wasn't so demanding that we are productive during typical hours..
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2021-12-19T21:14:55.000Z
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rk5xzl
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I hate the "9-5" scheduling (more of a vent)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5xzl/i_hate_the_95_scheduling_more_of_a_vent/
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yeong-gam
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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't find any information on the probabilities of females passing down ADHD (apparently it's the males that pass it down but not sure?). yeah thanks for reading **✌**😂)
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2021-12-19T21:12:32.000Z
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rk5w7y
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What are the chances of passing down ADHD if you're female?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5w7y/what_are_the_chances_of_passing_down_adhd_if/
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jediyodafan
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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--and our hamster is likely dead because I fuck everything up...
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2021-12-19T21:07:31.000Z
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rk5sfc
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ADHD
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I probably killed our hamster.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5sfc/i_probably_killed_our_hamster/
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Synthea1979
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>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 last as long as it should. So I spoke with my GP (who diagnosed and prescribed) a 3 or 4 weeks ago.
As a result of that appointment, I'm stuck on 40mg for the foreseeable future because my GP isn't comfortable increasing the dose and referred me with a psychiatrist. Might be 2 more weeks, or it might be 6 months, or 24 months. Alberta health care is currently a mess.
The past 2-3 weeks though, I went from just being scatterbrained in the evenings, to being what I like to call "Hulk Smash Lite" (gotta keep a sense of humor) - frustrated at the later in the day lack of focus causing problems (like forgetting dinner, laundry, so many things), knowing what I can do *if my brain just worked right and why can't this stupid medicine last just a few more hours*, and that irritation and frustration affecting was my mood and attitude, obviously not an optimal situation.
*Doctor is away until early-mid January, so I have to deal with this myself.*
So, I took a 4 day med break this week, with no set time to restart it, just see what happens. Day 1-3 had me less focused, a little sleepy but not too bad, and a nice even mood all day. Day 4, it feels like I tried to eat everything in the house.
^(That was a little scary. It's been a few months since I found myself staring at an empty bowl and wondering) *^(why did I just eat cereal, I wasn't hungry, and don't feel better)* ^((and then spending an hour examining my thoughts, my mood, what happened that hour, that day, that week, and never once figuring out wtf was going on in my head to make this food thing happen, but that is an entirely different subreddit, I'm betting))
I had the thought to try a *smaller* dose just to curb the eating issue, like maybe if a smaller dose helped my eating but didn't turn me into a jerk, I could deal with poor focus, you know? I took half a capsule (measured out in mg to be exact) in water yesterday. Wow, that was a migraine and it only helped a little with the eating. So I just took my 40mg dose today.
My digestive system isn't happy with my overeating 2 days ago, so I am VERY glad the Vyvanse has resumed curbing that issue.
Now.... how long is this going to last before I start getting irritable in the evenings..... (stay tuned?)
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2021-12-19T21:05:53.000Z
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rk5r6r
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Did a Vyvanse med break work for you?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5r6r/did_a_vyvanse_med_break_work_for_you/
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Sophocoles
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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 will often ask me about details that I missed, or I don't understand jokes because I lost a piece of the context somewhere.
I feel like I'm just watching them "wrong", I would really like to be in the moment but it is very difficult when things get so boring so quickly. I would like to be able to watch movies because I want to experience more art and find more things that I like. I want to reap the creative benefits of consuming media, idk if that sounds weird but that is what I feel like I am missing out on.
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2021-12-19T21:00:15.000Z
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rk5mq6
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How do you pay attention to TV shows and movies?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5mq6/how_do_you_pay_attention_to_tv_shows_and_movies/
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2021-12-19T20:58:32.000Z
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rk5les
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Is anybody else almost entirely unable to watch movies or TV shows?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5les/is_anybody_else_almost_entirely_unable_to_watch/
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paula2343
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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 but would just ask "Is it working or do you need more or less". I am currently on 10 mg of Ritalin 3 times a day. I have been on it for over a year but I have wondered if this is actually the right medication. I only ever tried Ritalin and I don't even know if it is helping me, especially as I know stimulants can improve the focus of people even without ADHD. I feel more awake when I'm on it and am better able to finish tasks, but my main issue with my ADHD a lot of brain fog that still has yet to go away. ***Living with ADHD for so long, I do not know what feeling like a "normal" person should feel like***. I don't even know if you can achieve this through medication or if it just helps you function in your day-to-day.My question is for people who feel like they have the correct dosage, how do you feel when you're not medicated and what symptoms get alleviated when you do take it. Has anyone tried Ritalin and it not worked for them and a different medication work better? Is medication supposed to take away the brain fog?
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2021-12-19T20:58:08.000Z
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rk5l47
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How do I know when I've found the right dosage of medication?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5l47/how_do_i_know_when_ive_found_the_right_dosage_of/
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Imaginary_Lie_3551
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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 keyboard piano because I’ve always wanted to learn but I stopped myself from spending the money I’d prefer to get into something cheap to do haha I also almost bought a bunch of painting supplies but I know I’ve never been good at painting. So what kinds of things are you obsessed with right now?
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2021-12-19T20:57:29.000Z
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rk5knl
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ADHD
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Current hobbies/obsessions? I need Ideas!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5knl/current_hobbiesobsessions_i_need_ideas/
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Olbohn
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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 best things to say are often nothing at all.
Yet... I will often disclose too much for the sake of having a interesting conversation that I just simply cannot control. I often find myself saying, "why the hell did I say that?" I just want to stop but I can't and it's really destroying my reputation at work. I hate it, and I hate myself for not being able to control my mouth.
So I saw my doctor and I started with aderrall but it just makes social interaction... odd. I can't quite put my finger on it but it makes me want to avoid talking to people and sometimes I will blurt out words that aren't exactly the one my mind was looking for.
I know there's other medication out there such as Vyvanse and Ritalin, but my doctor hasn't mentioned alternatives yet so I wanted to see if anyone else has had this issue and found a certain type of medication really changed their life.
Thanks for reading. Hopefully I can find a way to make life a little easier to get by.
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2021-12-19T20:49:03.000Z
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rk5ei0
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Controlling my mouth....
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5ei0/controlling_my_mouth/
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2021-12-19T20:48:10.000Z
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rk5du2
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What are your current hobbies/obsessions?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk5du2/what_are_your_current_hobbiesobsessions/
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2021-12-19T20:39:00.000Z
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rk576r
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I'm actually...succeeding?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk576r/im_actuallysucceeding/
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Thistlefed
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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.'
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2021-12-19T20:38:26.000Z
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rk56qn
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Another internal monologue question
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk56qn/another_internal_monologue_question/
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Deleted_1020
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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 I've been taking 15mg every day. The weekend came and I decided to give my body a break from it. I'm really worried about becoming dependent on it and not being able to function without it as well as addiction. I'm also worried about building a tolerance to it and having to increase my dose constantly.
This weekend however was really bad ADHD wise. I was scattered, anxious, couldn't sit still and relax. Couldn't really focus on things I enjoy. It got so bad that I popped a 5mg Adderall today (Sunday) after I flung a pair of magnifying lenses across the room because I screwed up something I was working on.
So questions:
1) Do most people take their meds every day, including weekends?
2) If yes, how does this work out long term? Does the effect of the medication weaken and you have to keep upping the dose?
3) If you do have to keep upping the dose over the course of your life, what happens when you hit the max safe levels?
4) If you've been taking it for years and you stop, how bad is the withdrawal?
5) Is Adderall XR better for avoiding the stuff I'm worried about (withdrawal, addiction and tolerance)?
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2021-12-19T20:36:08.000Z
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rk553h
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Questions about medication dependence and tolerance
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk553h/questions_about_medication_dependence_and/
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psychedprincess
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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 because I keep getting side-tracked or distracted and I don't even know how.
For example, I'll have my daily to do list (I make on for every day to stay on track) and will be going through the different tick boxes. During the task I'm working on, I'll somehow end up curious about something kind of on the same topic, but unrelated to the task I'm doing, and then end up researching into it. After 10-15 mins I usually realise and get back on track. The problem is things like this seem to be happening like twice an hour unless I'm in a deep work flow (happens every so often).
It really sucks because if I have a full days worth of work to get done, it'll take me the whole day and then late into the evening before I'm finished, and by that point I'm so tired I'll just go straight to bed and don't get any downtime during these more stressful times.
I would really appreciate any pointers or tips people have to help cope with this, preferably things outside of medication! Thanks guys <3
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2021-12-19T20:34:42.000Z
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rk543k
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Tips to stay more on topic & focused?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk543k/tips_to_stay_more_on_topic_focused/
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OrpheussLyre
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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 diagnosis?
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2021-12-19T20:29:11.000Z
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rk4zzn
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What kind of testing did you undergo as part of your diagnosis?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4zzn/what_kind_of_testing_did_you_undergo_as_part_of/
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Realistickitty
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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 work my way through a chapter in one of my textbooks, or attempting to finish an assignment that I've known about months in advance. One moment I'll be reading about the intricacies of international politics and the next I'll suddenly find myself reading a wikipedia post about the Russian intervention in Syria or some other slightly related topic. If I'm not supposed to be working on an assignment this sudden switch usually doesn't even register in my mind, and is probably the reason why I have such an eclectic knowledge of a wide variety of different topics; but when I'm supposed to be studying for an exam about political philosophy, Russia's intervention in Syria isn't exactly information I need to know.
Now I'm sure many of you can relate to these sentiments, but the real issue is a bit deeper than that. Unless I'm actively concentrating on forming words in my mind (usually when I'm writing something down) my thoughts consist of purely *ideas* and *concepts* and not actual *words*. The unconscious part of my ADHD brain is constantly making connections to other slightly related topics, and randomly yanking the other part of my brain in charge of understanding off track without even telling it. There's no thought process connecting the two ideas, it's just suddenly THERE and it's rather jarring to be engrossed in an interesting chapter just to have your mind yanked out of gear in favor of some other topic.
Honestly it scare the living daylights out of me sometimes. I hate the idea that I'm not in control of my own mind. On bad days these shifts can happen hundreds if not thousands of times, and staying concentrated requires either medication (either perscribed or self-medicated) or dead-panic to get anything done. A lot of my depression stems from the fact that I am 100% capable of completing nearly all of the tasks assigned to me, yet it's like there's someone else in the back of my mind dead-set on making my life more difficult for it's own amusement.
It feels like nobody else knows what this feels like. Everyone I've talked to has an internal monologue so most of the time they're able to monitor their own thoughts for abnormalities and negativities (assuming they don't have a mental health disorder as well), but I've never been able to understand what it feels like. My therapist and my parents tell me to have backup plans whenever I feel my thoughts getting dark but it does't work like that. The closest I can describe is that suddenly that dark thought is just THERE and there's little that I can do to stop it from entering my mind and with it the depression that follows. It's so frustrating it makes me want to scream.
If anybody else is experiencing similar symptoms I do have a tip that has helped me. My advice would be simply to treat your brain as two separate entities, one that's in charge of the logical thinking and the other that likes to make intuitive connections. For me there is little conscious communication between these two halves in my head, so what I do is I vocalize everything. Saying the words out loud allows for the two parts to work together, one part concentrating on forming the words and the language while the other draws ideas directly from my intuition and out into the open air. The difficult part is remembering what you said lmao, so this works especially well when I'm writing essays. However this is a lot slower than simply typing everything directly from my head, which is annoying when I've got short deadlines for multiple items.
Another tip I remembered: Give that other half of your brain something to to do while you're working. An earbud with light music playing usually quiets my other half down so I can focus on reading something, but I've got to be careful that the music isn't more interesting than what I'm reading or else I'll find myself analyzing the different lyrics or following along to a sweet bass solo. It really helps when the decision to distract that half is consciously made on by my other half, so then it feels like it NEEDS to listen to the music and lets my logical mind alone to do it's reading.
Thanks to anyone who bothered to read this post, honestly I'm just using this as an excuse to become more aware of what's going on by typing it all out. Rant over.
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2021-12-19T20:25:44.000Z
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rk4xj4
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My Life Without an Internal Monologue
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4xj4/my_life_without_an_internal_monologue/
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No_Cryptographer9617
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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 of my parents house and EVERYTHING became so much HARDER.
I don’t know how anyone can manage their personal life, work life, and home duties .. like at all and at the same time?! I need more time in a day to even be seen as productive. I beat myself up looking at my messy house and get so frustrated yet I can’t improve no matter how much I try..
This was a rude awakening for sure. At my parents house, I just had my room to manage and I didn’t care if it was messy and I couldn’t get myself to pick up or put laundry away. I’d manage to do a big cleaning once every some odd months when I managed to really get motivated and then it’d quickly go back to how it was.
How to do laundry on a schedule? How to even put laundry away? Heck I live out of my basket. Doing dishes consistently? MAN I’d like to not have an overwhelming amount of dirty dishes to go through. More responsibilities to get work done on the house? Stressful. Going to work in my guest room that remains unorganized (working from home covid fun) and being able to focus? Next to none.
I think buying a home was my tipping point and I didn’t even know it was coming.
I type this as I’m stuck laying on the couch frustrated I didn’t do everything I wanted to do around the house this weekend and still lying here and not moving… F
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2021-12-19T20:24:08.000Z
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rk4wck
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Rude awakening as a new homeowner .. ADHD struggles
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4wck/rude_awakening_as_a_new_homeowner_adhd_struggles/
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Bisexual_Republican
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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 to use coffee to surmount some of these issues and that snapped me out of it. Because of this, I decided to ask for a dosage increase of 25mg which I started 4 days ago. So far, I am still able to accomplish my daily tasks, some minor issues falling asleep but still getting 7-8 hours. However, one thing I noticed is something that I can't quite put my finger on and it's hard to describe but it feels like it might be brain fog but visually? My thoughts are normal and not speeding around and I am able to memorize and recall things quickly but as I look around, things appear to be in focus but everything feels kind of "off", if that makes sense?
As I have typed this, I feel like I can now accurately describe what's going on. It feels like I'm expending less effort and time than normal to be to able focus on things (but it's like I register what is there but without seeing it clearly), however, visually, things seem fuzzy as if I'm inside my head yet at the same time I am not in my head. I took some eyedrops and have been drinking water but my main concern is this apparent visual issue that makes me feel mentally as if i'm underwater. It's been a very long time since I had changed my dosage so I can't quite remember what getting used to it felt like, but does this sound normal? No other symptoms to describe but I'm hoping to hear if this is normal or not.
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EDIT: Is this tunnel vision?
Edit2: The feeling Is kind of "Spacey", is this an indicator of too high of a dose? I didn't quite feel this way on the 20mg.
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2021-12-19T20:15:52.000Z
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rk4qel
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Am I just getting used to the new dosage?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4qel/am_i_just_getting_used_to_the_new_dosage/
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shan034
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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 me to continue and go into masters level, which I would like to do, but I'm concerned with this step up, I won't be able to just bluff my way through it like I did with the bachelors. I will actually have to do the additionals that I got away without last time.
I have a wife and 3 kids under 6, while working full-time in a management role, so I don't really have much spare time that could be utilised as study anyway.
How have others gone in finding ways to get this done?
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2021-12-19T20:15:19.000Z
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rk4q1s
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Masters level study
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4q1s/masters_level_study/
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Prison_Playbook
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2021-12-19T20:14:56.000Z
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rk4pqg
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Why does supplements and Nootropics work less well on ADHDers?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4pqg/why_does_supplements_and_nootropics_work_less/
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2021-12-19T20:13:45.000Z
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rk4ox2
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Son starting Ritalin
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4ox2/son_starting_ritalin/
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InternationalDisk289
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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 I feel kind of nauseous? I try snacking but it’s hard.
I usually take my meds with water before breakfast at like 10/11am, they usually start wearing off at 8pm.
People who’ve dealt with it, what worked for you? Is any food that sounded good to you? Are there any small but filling foods that helped?
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2021-12-19T20:13:30.000Z
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rk4oqv
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People who took Adderall, how did you deal with the appetite suppression?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4oqv/people_who_took_adderall_how_did_you_deal_with/
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2021-12-19T20:12:38.000Z
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rk4o2y
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The classics aka. the bees made me do it!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4o2y/the_classics_aka_the_bees_made_me_do_it/
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nolakhsa
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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 does this happen? is there any way to avoid this?
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2021-12-19T20:07:36.000Z
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rk4keo
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i don't like being around people when i'm on my adderall
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4keo/i_dont_like_being_around_people_when_im_on_my/
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2021-12-19T20:06:20.000Z
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rk4jhf
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Anybody else struggling to find a replacement for caffeine?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4jhf/anybody_else_struggling_to_find_a_replacement_for/
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Cable_Minimum
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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 I was faking it because my older brother is also autistic.
Now, my brother and mom both have ADHD. My brother has what is now called combined type, and my mom has inattentive, although she was officially diagnosed with ADD. I was recommended a YouTube video by How to ADHD, who if you don't know, she's a wonderful lady who gives tips and knowledge about ADHD. I was watching her video on her home tour and how it's ADHD friendly and while she explained her kitchen, I realized a lot of it fit me.
For example, she explained how if there's not a stool right where she needs to reach something up high, she'll just climb on the counter to get to it because her brain seems out the quickest way to accomplish a task, even if it's not the most effective or safest. I frequently climb on counters to reach bowls, except when my mom put a stool nearby that I could stand on.
Another example is messing things up because I don't have everything I need in one place. My brother and I often cook together (or try to). 9 times out of 10, we screw something up because we don't have what we need when we need it. Even when I'm cooking on my own, I mess things up because I don't read ahead.
At school, my teachers have said that I often rush through tests, even though I don't notice how fast I'm going until I realize I'm the only one done and no one else finishes for another fifteen minutes. This has led to a lot of C's, D's, and F's in classes. Additionally, as soon as I finish the test, I impulsively click submit even though I know I should go back and check my answers. I've gotten a lot of B's when I could've easily gotten A's.
In my math class specifically I have a lot of trouble. I thought I was just stupid. My friend inadvertently made me realize that it wasn't the material I wasn't understanding, it was the way it was being taught. My math teachers teaches through lectures and notes at the same time, so I never get good notes but in trying to multitask I end up not getting notes or verbal information. Since last week was our final week, it was individual notes, and my friend helped me do this vocab sheet. He explained it and showed me examples, then helped me practice, and I learned all of them!
I know you guys can't diagnose me, and I'm not interested in self diagnosing. I just want some support, I guess, in the fact that I'm not just stupid and impulsive. I'm struggling to come up with ways I can work around these issues even if it turns out it's not ADHD causing them.
I think I'm going to address it with my mom later today when she gets home, since she offered before to try and get some testing for attention issues. I just hope she doesn't think I'm faking or trying to get attention or whatever, especially since this "revelation" (although that doesn't really fit) was somewhat caused by a YouTube video. I've wondered if I had ADHD before because I had trouble paying attention, but I thought I didn't since I wasn't always super hyper and was somewhat productive.
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2021-12-19T20:06:11.000Z
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rk4jdh
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I'm worried that people will think I'm faking having symptoms because I'm autistic
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4jdh/im_worried_that_people_will_think_im_faking/
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nightimefog
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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 and what to throw away? I have way too much shit. And I know I’m gonna rediscover a lot of it.
Besides that, wish me luck😭 I have mountains of laundry to do!!!!
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2021-12-19T20:04:19.000Z
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rk4i0c
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Decluttering?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4i0c/decluttering/
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Letstalkaboutmydog
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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 it was awesome, I was never bored. I compensated for the lack of attention to things around me with stellar problem solving skills and the ability to learn quickly.
As a teenager it was awful, my grades slipped, I couldn't stop, I couldn't pay attention in classes. My glaring memory and focus problems started making me feel like a constant failure. As a kid, my imagination and problem solving skills had everyone in my life thinking I was some type of genius who would grow up to do great things. Then those teenage years hit and suddenly I was doing great on the days I got out of bed on time. Mental illness runs in my family, so no one was ever mad at me or made me feel bad; I did plenty of that on my own. But I could tell everyone was disappointed in my lack of success. I got depressed, I got anxious, and I got friends with access to mj and alcohol. I loved alcohol, from my late teens into my late twenties I drank constantly because it would shut my fucking brain down for a little while. In fact, I turn 31 in Feb. and I just recently stopped drinking every day so I could actually describe to a psychiatrist what the fuck is wrong with me.
In my early twenties I failed out of college, I went back full time at 25. I probably could have sailed through a degree in creative writing or psychology but I chose math?1?!?!!?!?1?? (not because those things are "easier" but because they are the things I have a natural predilection towards) Maybe it was a choice totally made by the perfectionist in my brain who is still super pissed she never got her time to shine, but it. was. so. hard. I still couldn't focus in classes, I still couldn't sit down for longer than twenty minutes to fucking study. I told people I just developed better study habits but the truth is I got through my degree almost entirely without studying. I would sit and stare at a book but I wasn't reading it, I wasn't comprehending it, I was just using it as a prop. Don't get me wrong, I spent a lot of time trying to fight my brain and do some studying, but I didn't get a lot of the actual studying done. I relied on my abiltiy to learn quickly and problem solve to get through my degree. My best grade came from my favorite class, Differential Equations, because I for some reason could study for HOURS for that class. Other classes, not so much. I graduated with a high c/ low b average.
Now that I'm in the work force, and learning is no longer a key part of my success, I am failing. The things I could not do before I am somehow worse at now. Is that because I never got help, years of alcohol abuse, or general aging? Probably all 3. I was recently referred to a psychiatrist to get an assessment for ADHD. (success after having 4 different appointments just to try and get to see a psychiatrist) My symptoms are terrible, sometimes I feel like I've forgotten how to read, or count, or speak, or just like, function. Other times I'm fine and everything is fine. I also have obessessive anxiety. I will lock into something to worry about and never let go. I also have regular anxiety where I just worry about...everything?
Since I've been trying to take my mental health seriously I feel like a lot of my family members don't really take it seriously. Because I have a degree in math, because I've always been considered "smart", because I'm not barking at trees. Anyway, I don't know if I have ADHD, but my symptoms do seem to align. If I do I am the classic woman in her earlier thirties getting a late diagnosis. Bless me. If you read this far I really appreciate it, this is just a rant to let out a little of the anxiety and confusion I've felt about my recent mental state to an audience who might understand. It actually made me feel better.
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One more also, when I'm playing halo and the other players jump around and confuses the hell out of me. I don't know if that is related but it's really fucking annoying how easily confused I am by quick motion and it makes me A.N.G.R.Y. when I'm playing halo.
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2021-12-19T20:00:00.000Z
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rk4eiv
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ADHD
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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
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk4eiv/can_i_vent_out_30_years_of_frustration_to_you/
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SPdoc
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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 up call). Especially when it’s an assumption out of a cherry picked situation or sentence in a convo, that is unrelated to an issue I’m trying to solve.
Today particularly, I was talking with a friend about an issue I had with someone I had an on and off dating case with this year. After an analysis she made based off of one assumption, from not recalling the full story, she said “it seems you’re doing X instead of Y” and I said “I’m confused where you got that because I’m doing Y and they’re doing X, not the other way around.” **This is a summary of the convo. I can elaborate over DM if anyone needs reference.**. And she said “argue with me all you want. I’m not the one that’s frustrated.”
So my specific question is how to handle situations where I’m trying to convey “my issue/is specifically this, and these are the stuff that specifically went down. This is the issue I need solutions for and will be receptive to” without sounding like I’m accusing them of wrong or taking their feedback the wrong way?
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2021-12-19T19:52:05.000Z
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rk48u9
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ADHD
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How to explain someone misunderstood the problem/situation without sounding defensive?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk48u9/how_to_explain_someone_misunderstood_the/
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retrofr0g
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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 what the heck to do with it. Nothing seems alluring, everything feels too hard, even my hobbies sometimes. If I can hold out long enough doing a task, sometimes it becomes fun, like playing guitar, but that process takes so darn long and I hate every minute of it until it gets slightly easier.
The semester is over so there's no fire under my ass to get shit done. So I'm just here wallowing in my "wtf do I do" mood until my dinner plans tonight.
What do you do when you don't want to do anything?
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2021-12-19T19:51:19.000Z
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rk489s
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ADHD
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Nothing seems alluring
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk489s/nothing_seems_alluring/
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horse_loose_hospital
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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 but none grabbed my attn well enough to make being still & concentrating not feel excruciating. I'm sure you guys all know the feeling.
I've recently started taking Strattera, & even tho it's not done much yet (it takes 2-4 mos for full effect & I've only had for 1) I'm trying to plan what of the 10 bazillion interests & projects I've had over the years I wanna choose to try picking back up. I'd really love to find something in the gaming realm, mostly just for FOMO purposes lol. It's just SUCH an enormous part of the culture AND so many people in my life's lives & it *does* look fun.
I'm definitely not interested in any war/shooting things, (no judgment it's just not my bag). I'm not sure how much I'm into fighting in general, but that's more about my lack of skill which would cause frustration & delayed gratification & make me more likely to quit, y'know? I just wondered if there were any games that this community likes *in particular* because they work well with our specific brain function. And again I want to emphasize my skills, or lack thereof...I've none whatsoever. I have access to multiple gaming systems & am not averse to purchasing something. Just for the record, if that's important at all.
I'm not gonna be the least bit surprised if it turns out both ADHD & gaming are entirely too broad of spectrums for any sort of consensus to even be possible, but I figured it can't hurt to ask. Thanks in advance :)
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2021-12-19T19:49:41.000Z
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rk470n
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What video games have you guys found that work well for those who with almost no ability to sit still & concentrate?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk470n/what_video_games_have_you_guys_found_that_work/
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2021-12-19T19:48:56.000Z
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rk46fl
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My Life Without an Internal Monologue
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk46fl/my_life_without_an_internal_monologue/
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2021-12-19T19:47:53.000Z
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rk45ne
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ADHD
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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?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk45ne/comorbidity_of_adhd_and_depression_and_difficulty/
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Vermyndax
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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 there any kind of coaching for this? I feel like it’s preventing me from even *starting*most of the small side projects I want to do. I want to write stories. I want to write software. I want to write scripts. I want to learn things.
But I get too easily distracted. I take too many notes. I worry about the finer details of how to *do* the work and not actually *doing* it. I’m sure there’s some kind of name for this, but I don’t know what it is. Sometimes I find that my brain is just too scattered on too many different things. I just want to skip forward to where it’s all done. It makes me tired, it makes me feel useless, it troubles me… a lot.
Have you ever experienced this? Do you know how to overcome it? Do I have ADHD?
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2021-12-19T19:46:46.000Z
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rk44we
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ADHD
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Breaking things down
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk44we/breaking_things_down/
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moodyfull
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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 off-meds? (I take it for both ADHD and BED.)
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2021-12-19T19:44:37.000Z
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rk43aj
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ADHD
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Help with an Rx Pinch
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk43aj/help_with_an_rx_pinch/
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Affectionate_Item514
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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 the process happens of getting on meds, getting the help, getting paperwork to verify you need accommodations (grad school)?
I used to have extended time along with a slew of other helpful things. Since I’m starting an Ed.S. this fall, and it’s gonna be full time (woof), I want to be ready, especially because I feel myself slipping and having a hard time lately.
I’m overwhelmed with where to even start with this. I’m calling my psychiatrists office tomorrow to book an appointment.
Can anyone just share their experiences in navigating all of it as an adult?
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2021-12-19T19:37:22.000Z
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rk3y67
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ADHD
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Share your experience?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3y67/share_your_experience/
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InattentiveTravels
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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 Psychatrist was out of office so they offered to let me speak to another person in the office. They basically talked over time the entire time and didn’t listen. They also had no concern with me explaining how much the sexual side effects were affecting me and refused to even let me try cialis and told me to talk to my GP. They said I could try Wellbutrin to see if it helped but she refused to do anything until I completely stopped Lexapro which I explained I wasn’t comfortable with. I left basically feeling defeated and as though I F’d up big time talking to somebody who didn’t know or care about my medical history.
Fast forward 2 days later I talked with my GP about all of my symptoms and they actually listened and wanted to help. I explained how Adderall has helped me so much in that I can focus, have meaningful conversations, stay organized, have motivation, feel ready to do mundane tasks and my depression and anxiety is almost completely gone. I explained my depression was still there a bit and thought It was due to the libido issues somewhat. They agreed that I should bring down the lexapro dosage a bit and also prescribed a small dose of cialis and 150mg of Wellbutrin XL.
It’s day 2 of taking Wellbutrin and I do feel a bit fatigued and like Adderall isn’t helping as much. Will this feeling go away? Should I push through the side affects for now? The fill in psychiatrist said the Wellbutrin should help amplify the positive effects of Adderall. I’m just afraid that I’ve made a lot of progress with Adderall. I’ve been focusing on long term goals, making positive life changes and turning my life around. I don’t want to F*** it up and ruin everything just for a boner and some depression lol.
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2021-12-19T19:36:41.000Z
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rk3xnw
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ADHD
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Wellbutrin + adderall + lexapro
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3xnw/wellbutrin_adderall_lexapro/
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LowChemical8735
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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 struggling on a day to day basis.
My GP referred me to see a social prescriber, apparently the idea is they can help connect me to support and services that can help me out. I’ll give it a go but unless one of those services is a psychiatrist I’m not sure how much help it will be.
Has anyone been on a similar situation and know of anything that could help temporarily? I’m putting money aside to see a private psychiatrist but I’ve been fired twice in the last year and money is constantly a problem so the saving up is slow going.
TLDR: 2 year wait for NHS psychiatrist, life falling apart daily, need temporary help/treatment/anything to manage symptoms
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2021-12-19T19:33:30.000Z
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rk3vf9
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ADHD
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Temporary Relief? (UK)
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3vf9/temporary_relief_uk/
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clemty11
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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, tight wrapping, ribbons and bows and everything all finished! They are literally the best presents I’ve ever wrapped! I even decorated the house in the same day!
I’m so proud of myself and my dad (whom I still live with at the age of 26) was so sweet and supportive and said he was proud of me too!
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2021-12-19T19:31:51.000Z
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rk3u90
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So proud of myself and I feel amazing about it!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3u90/so_proud_of_myself_and_i_feel_amazing_about_it/
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Sublimelazy
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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't know what to do because I call out at my current job all the time because I have so much anxiety about it that it makes me sick. I don't have any marketable skills that I can think of. Is there a place I can go to help me get a sense of direction?
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2021-12-19T19:29:34.000Z
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rk3sew
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ADHD
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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).
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3sew/careers_for_folks_w_adhd_if_this_is_a_repeat_my/
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AirsickMead
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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 suggestions on how i can listen to them, without going back so many times ?
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2021-12-19T19:22:20.000Z
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rk3n6f
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ADHD
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Audio-book tips
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3n6f/audiobook_tips/
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2021-12-19T19:18:27.000Z
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rk3ked
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Audio book advice
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3ked/audio_book_advice/
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2021-12-19T19:13:58.000Z
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rk3h40
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Audio book advise
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3h40/audio_book_advise/
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cosmicmermaid
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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 subsides after a day or 2)- my question is did you or will you skip your meds when you get yours? Thanks in advance for feedback!
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2021-12-19T19:09:01.000Z
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rk3dgc
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Getting Booster + taking adderall
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3dgc/getting_booster_taking_adderall/
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996687320
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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 you cope?
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2021-12-19T19:06:16.000Z
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rk3bf0
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Adderall crash at the end of the week
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk3bf0/adderall_crash_at_the_end_of_the_week/
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Ok_Revenue_2239
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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.
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2021-12-19T19:04:14.000Z
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rk39ve
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What helps get you going on a day that you can’t do anything?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk39ve/what_helps_get_you_going_on_a_day_that_you_cant/
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444442220
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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 the pharmacist a week to get the early refill cleared with the doctors office (controlled substance concerns, blah blah) and in the meantime I hit some incredible lows.
The worst part is that I found the damn things the same day I got my new script. I'd left them in an empty gamestop bag with a box of opened cue tips (don't remember why I put them there or what the cue tips were for).
The withdrawl was revealing . Not only the mood change, but the lack of sleep that caught up with me. I've been getting less than 5 hours a night since doubling my stimulant dose 2 months ago. It felt fine, but as soon as I went off them I crashed hard, and for many days. I'll be making a separate post to ask about whether/how I can catch up on this sleep in the future without going off meds completely (weekend breaks? cannabis?)
Anyways - if you also lose your meds I recommend getting a double-wide pill bottle and shoving an air-tag at the bottom.
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2021-12-19T19:03:27.000Z
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rk39br
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My new hack for finding lost medication
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk39br/my_new_hack_for_finding_lost_medication/
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ApprehensiveRelief02
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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 work). This is not really normal for me.
Another downside is that after about 5 hours after dosage, I loose my focus and become tired.
I’ve been reading peoples comments here, saying that Vyvanse is way less anxiety-inducing than methylphenidate. Could it be worth a shot anyways?
I’m really curious about hearing your stories, if you’ve had similar problems/situation like me.
>!Sorry for my bad grammar! /adhd-swede!<
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2021-12-19T18:59:07.000Z
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rk35tg
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ADHD
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Did anyone here switch from lisdex (Vyvanse) to Methylphenidate with success?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk35tg/did_anyone_here_switch_from_lisdex_vyvanse_to/
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butteredbuttons
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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 realizing it just doesn’t excite you anymore and you go on with your week not even thinking about it at all but also noticing there isn’t another series or literally anything else that will give you that same passion?
like i think it’s probably just my brain being burnt out………very weird……..and then you’re just kinda empty and your head is empty and then you just feel bleh for the next few months until something catches your excitement?
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2021-12-19T18:48:34.000Z
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rk2ylw
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is it normal to be really depressed after dropping a long hyperfixation?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2ylw/is_it_normal_to_be_really_depressed_after/
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lellanc
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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 so here i am asking if there’s a guide/methods on how i can manage to study even for just 3 hours a day will do me a HUGE difference. thank you!
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2021-12-19T18:38:34.000Z
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rk2rls
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ADHD
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studying guide
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2rls/studying_guide/
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Academic_Sea3012
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2021-12-19T18:38:05.000Z
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rk2r9n
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ADHD and Adderall XR
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2r9n/adhd_and_adderall_xr/
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LisaPeesaLmnSqueeza
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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" app. It's taken some trial and error, but I've come up with a system that FORCES me to have a morning routine. This is great for people who have dyschronometria as one of their symptoms. (Inability to feel/sense time passing accurately) It also helps if you struggle with hyperfocussing on tasks.
You can set alarms that can only be turned off by scanning a barcode. (If you make a mistake and the alarm goes off in an inappropriate situation, you can turn off the phone or hit the emergency button and do a really easy, long, REALLY ANNOYING and SUPER BORING game/activity. It will be silent during that time, so no worries.)
Here is how I used that to make myself a functional human:
I printed off SEVERAL different bar codes and taped them around the house. I use to just scan the barcode on the toothpaste or whatever, but eventually that lead to me hoarding these items in my room, so I don't recommend that.Then I use these barcode alarms to drag me around the house.
I have one on the opposite side of my bedroom that I use to drag my ass out of bed so I can take my meds and go back to sleep for like 20 min.
Then I have another one called "second wakeup call" that does not have a barcode, I just switch it off and attempt to keep sleeping.
Then I have another one called "get up" that leads me to scan a barcode in my kitchen above my coffee maker. This is the hardest one to actually follow, so in addition, the ring tone for this alarm is "Tortilla, should we get up?" Tortilla is my dog. She associates the phrase "should we get up"? With me getting my ass out of bed. So she gets excited and gives me kisses which usually is enough to wake me up. If somehow this doesn't get me out of bed, or the dog calms down too quickly, I have yet another barcode in my back yard, under my deck called "take the dog outside." For this alarm, the ring tone is "Tortilla, do you want to go outside?" This, without fail, will cause my dog to jump all over me, slobber all over my face, cry, bark etc until we go outside. The rest of my morning involves me being dragged all over the house trying to turn off these incessant alarms until finally I am ready and leaving the house on time, with my keys and wallet in hand and with a work lunch in my bag. My roommates hate me, but I can hold down a job now.
Side note: If you decide to try my incessant alarm method, I recommend taping a barcode to the inside of your planner/agenda/bullet journal and scheduling yourself some planning time. I am not a morning person but this makes my life work.
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2021-12-19T18:34:51.000Z
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rk2p05
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A system that does your executive functioning for you
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2p05/a_system_that_does_your_executive_functioning_for/
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2021-12-19T18:33:41.000Z
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rk2o4n
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I think I just graduated from college.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2o4n/i_think_i_just_graduated_from_college/
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Ancient_Leader5572
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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, but not in a paranoid way. More of like body doubling but without the other person working alongside me. It also helped if I had a teacher or a classmate that was really passionate about the subject because I would see their passion and have an example of how it looked to apply that focus into learning a subject. I don’t know if this was an adhd thing or if there’s a name for it but I’ve been really struggling with executive functioning in online classes recently and I’m trying to look into if this actually helps with productivity or if I’m just giving myself more anxiety. Does anyone else have experience using a method like mine? Also is this a thing for adhd and if so, is there a name for it?
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2021-12-19T18:32:17.000Z
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rk2n27
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ADHD
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Method I used to use for productivity but I can’t remember if there’s a name for this.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2n27/method_i_used_to_use_for_productivity_but_i_cant/
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crazy4zoo
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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 because i'm just so focused on the ouch it cause.
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2021-12-19T18:26:18.000Z
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rk2ihv
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ADHD
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Question about vyvanse and emotional dysregulation
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2ihv/question_about_vyvanse_and_emotional_dysregulation/
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Substantial_Storm_92
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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 time I've broken them. Other times I got lucky with them sliding off into the water before breaking. I'm too blind at night to not wear them outside, so leaving them inside is not an option.
My prescription is expired and my ADHD ass never made an appt to get a new one, so TBD on when I'll actually be able to get a new pair. Sucks...
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2021-12-19T18:25:28.000Z
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rk2hvn
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ADHD
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Broke my glasses...again!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2hvn/broke_my_glassesagain/
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aphroditebite
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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 still struggling with executive dysfunction and impulse control.
20 mg Adderall XR is the maximum dose my prescribers office is allowed to give per day, so not only do I feel a little broken that the MAXIMUM DOSE doesn’t work for me, I also feel a little confused and dissuaded.
I want to mention to my psychiatrist that I‘ve looked into other treatments and that vyvanse seems like it would be a good fit to try next as I struggle hugely with BED (related to my ADHD diagnosis) which I’m still struggling to get under control while medicated with XR, but I’m not sure how to ask that without raising alarm bells. Isn’t it kinda a red flag to request stimulant treatment by name? I don’t want her to think I’m looking to abuse it, but I don’t know if Adderall XR is working for me. I would consider going back to 20 mg of IR, but I’m so afraid of tolerance and having to go up in my prescription since I have to take it twice a day to last. That, or I just have to decide if I want to fully function the first or second half of my day. I’m new to all of this, but I just want to avoid taking medication I don’t need if say the other prescription I could function on a lower dose of, and it helps with what adderall XR doesn’t.
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2021-12-19T18:24:59.000Z
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rk2hig
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ADHD
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I want to try a new type of stimulant but I’m not sure how to ask without raising alarms
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2hig/i_want_to_try_a_new_type_of_stimulant_but_im_not/
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pirpulgie
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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 which I usually skip on Sunday, just wanted to make sure I could stay on track. Played my Classical playlist which usually helps me get in the zone. That playlist was too overstimulating and ended up making me feel nauseous so I haven’t been able to finish breakfast. So I switched to some calming lofi which usually helps. No luck.
This shouldn’t be a big deal, but it is. I know there’s not really anything else to be done, but I feel pretty crummy and decided I needed to vent a little bit to people who understand. So thank you for reading, love you all and hope you’re finding some calm in your crazy brains this season.
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2021-12-19T18:22:50.000Z
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rk2g0c
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ADHD
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Feeling Overstimulated No Matter What I Do
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2g0c/feeling_overstimulated_no_matter_what_i_do/
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izankaas
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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 reason why i end friendships in dramatic ways because i love the pain because of my adhd???
Is this idiotic theory i wrote above, actually valid and true? and what do i do about it, because i cant do this right because its actually madness
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2021-12-19T18:20:18.000Z
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rk2e8x
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ADHD
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I love hurting my own feelings because adhd
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2e8x/i_love_hurting_my_own_feelings_because_adhd/
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enf4890
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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 hours after.
I have not been eating with it. I usually take it around 6:30 am and don’t eat until 8:30. Could this be a problem?
Has anyone experienced this and then adjusted? I’m going through that period now of feeling hopeless that nothing will work for me.
I tried taking nothing this morning and by noon I was in tears because I had zero executive functioning. I dissolved the contents of my capsule in water and drank 3/4 of it and I’m feeling better now. Maybe it made a difference that I took less and I’ve had food already?
Dr wants to try adderall and I feel like that will just be worse. Thanks to anyone who read this.
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2021-12-19T18:17:37.000Z
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rk2cbq
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ADHD
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Vyvanse advice
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2cbq/vyvanse_advice/
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2021-12-19T18:15:07.000Z
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rk2aic
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ADHD
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Can you be ADHD and not know it?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2aic/can_you_be_adhd_and_not_know_it/
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MergenTheAler
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2021-12-19T18:12:12.000Z
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rk28ib
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ADHD
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Having a bad end of the year
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk28ib/having_a_bad_end_of_the_year/
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Phantom-coder
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2021-12-19T18:12:09.000Z
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rk28h0
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ADHD
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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.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk28h0/can_you_guys_understand_algorithms_like_amerge/
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Nelatherion
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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 legally take it into account (doesn't mean that people won't do it, either consciously or subconsciously). I intend to tell them eventually, but I am still working out when to do it.
I feel like mentioning it after "signing the dotted line" would just put a bad taste in the companies mouth, but telling them to early may taint their view of me.
What is everyone else's experience/thoughts on this?
This is my first proper interview post-diagnosis and medication, hence the uncertainty.
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2021-12-19T18:11:52.000Z
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rk289q
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ADHD
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Disclosing ADHD during interviews
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk289q/disclosing_adhd_during_interviews/
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ArmchairDoorknob
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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 worse and worse, I decided to take a small but huge step of talking with my doctor and starting me back on meds and will be starting therapy shortly.
At first it was really difficult to tell how it was benefitting me because I didn't know what to do or where to start with this sudden change in my brain. Once the meds kicked in within about an hour on the first day of 40mg, I felt immediately calmer and focused, but I had to sort of train myself on how to use the benefits after years of being untreated and following the same behaviours. Don't get me wrong, things are still difficult (especially without therapy) but I find it's easier to just do things and keep focused for longer. It's relieved a lot of anxiety caused by years of struggling and because I was unable to come to a realization. I still have a long way to go though.
I woke up this morning with what felt like hope, I took my meds, and tried organizing my thoughts and tasks one by one (as much as I could). I managed to clean all of the kitchen, scrubbed the stove, cleaned the dishes, did my errands and cleaned the interior of my car within 5 hours! I'm actually proud of myself for once! I feel a weird satisfaction from doing these things that I didn't feel before, it would take me hours to complete and keep focused on simple and boring tasks and today felt so productive and the day is only half way done!
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2021-12-19T18:08:51.000Z
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rk2633
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ADHD
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Things just clicked today and I'm proud of myself for once!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk2633/things_just_clicked_today_and_im_proud_of_myself/
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TheLucidBlonde
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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 that although I have energy and drive to do things, the caffeine gives me this immense fog and significantly reduces my ability to think or solve logically difficult problems (programming). It's also worth mentioning that caffeine drives my pulse and blood pressure through the roof.
Is the lack of effectiveness of Vyvanse caused by caffeine withdrawals? I'm just afraid that the medication won't work at all once I quit caffeine. Has anyone else had experience with their medication after stopping caffeine entirely?
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2021-12-19T18:06:36.000Z
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rk24ig
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ADHD
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Vyvanse only effective with caffeine?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk24ig/vyvanse_only_effective_with_caffeine/
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Ayeliensfromspace
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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 interested in DevOps (im in IT) and learning the in’s and out’s. i’ve purchased courses from Udemy, been learning the basics, and I really hope to turn this into a career one day.
Only problem is that my mind looks into the future and gets scared …. of failure so I instantly question “is this even the right path? what if I waste my time on this and it doesn’t work out?”. My patience needs TREMENDOUS work but how do you manage to do things in life as if there’s a fire under your ass? I want to have that strive, that goal, that clarity.
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2021-12-19T18:01:24.000Z
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rk20pw
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ADHD
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How do you effectively learn something new?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk20pw/how_do_you_effectively_learn_something_new/
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high_waisted_pants
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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 diagnosed with ADHD, and am no longer a minor. Today is my first day back on stimulants (30mg Vyvanse) and I'm having a wonderful day. I got all the morning routine stuff that usually takes me all day done before noon, and I'm able to sit still for the first time in years. My legs still feel like they *want* to move, but they don't *have* to. My thoughts are still a bit crowded, but honestly they're much more manageable and even though this is a relatively low dose I feel like I'm at just the right level
I just want to put it out there, especially for minors, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel
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2021-12-19T17:57:20.000Z
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rk1xka
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ADHD
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Back on stimulants and doing great!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1xka/back_on_stimulants_and_doing_great/
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thats_pretty_epic02
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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 have any ideas? Anyone else feel this way?
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2021-12-19T17:54:51.000Z
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rk1vvj
| 2
| 2
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ADHD
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Appetite never came back after meds
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1vvj/appetite_never_came_back_after_meds/
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trotwood95
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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 improve and make things happen. But when that dopamine wears off I get real asocial and flat. And while I can focus, I really don’t feel like myself
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2021-12-19T17:51:03.000Z
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rk1t8w
| 4
| 1
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ADHD
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Vyvanse question
| 1
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1t8w/vyvanse_question/
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DL5ive
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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 this may help but I'm still struggling with a goldfish attention span, my legs still shaking rapidly nonstop creating earthquakes, and for whatever reason I am STARVING (DR said this suppresses appetite). Only noticed difference is my head feels a little hot lol. But for everything else about me this did absolutely nothing. So a little confused now.
Thoughts?
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2021-12-19T17:50:01.000Z
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rk1sis
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ADHD
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First day, what to expect?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1sis/first_day_what_to_expect/
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mangostickyriceyaya
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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 due to the medication. I decided to cut it off which resulted in me not sleeping anymore than 3-4 hours a night for a month and a half. It was hell. Got prescribed all sorts of sleeping meds and nothing worked but time. I sleep just fine now and really don’t want to screw with that. But I end up sitting around all day in my head and get NOTHING done. I’ll make lists and plans. That I’m great at. But executing those plans and taking action is an impossible task. I’ve been told extended release burns people out and instant release is the way to go. I’ve thought about going back into it but doing that or a different drug like Ritalin. Anyone have similar experiences?
Edit: I’d like to add that if I can get by without meds, that’s the preferable option. I used to be really good at meditating, exercise, eating healthy breath work and that helped a lot. I need to get back into it, but even still. Nothing helped like those meds, but nothing hurt my health like those meds, too. Ugh!
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2021-12-19T17:44:57.000Z
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rk1p2w
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ADHD
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Can you get by without medication?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1p2w/can_you_get_by_without_medication/
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ColdWarArmyBratVet
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2021-12-19T17:36:30.000Z
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rk1j1v
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ADHD
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Does anyone have a hard time following the lyrics of a new song, or understanding out of context words or phrases?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1j1v/does_anyone_have_a_hard_time_following_the_lyrics/
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rnybombs
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2021-12-19T17:36:12.000Z
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rk1iv8
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ADHD
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Does anyone bite the inside of their mouth?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1iv8/does_anyone_bite_the_inside_of_their_mouth/
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cherriesandgrapess
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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 sucks. I can’t function. I’m in college and getting any work done is a chore. I do everything last minute, despite trying to get it done early. I wish it was easier. I honestly don’t know what to do anymore. It’s been insanely hard and I feel like I’m at my wits end. I feel like you guys are the only ones who truly understand what it’s like.
End of rant, thanks for listening lol
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2021-12-19T17:35:20.000Z
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rk1i9d
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ADHD
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I’m not allowed back on my meds
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1i9d/im_not_allowed_back_on_my_meds/
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