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SS-Shipper | I don’t celebrate thanksgiving and so this is a random day off of work in the middle of the week. I’ve been laying here for like 10 hours playing my Nintendo switch-but I’m starting to get bored.
I’m also sleepy cuz I didn’t drink coffee today, but it’s way too early to sleep.
And now I’m frustrated cuz IDK WHAT TO DO!
I can’t be the only person with ADHD where a random day off throws you off completely right…? | 2021-11-26T02:32:55.000Z | r2cqk7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Idk what to do today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2cqk7/idk_what_to_do_today/ |
mossyapples | I have finally been able to go to the doctor for treatment of adhd. My doctor prescribed me a nonstimulant to try first but insurance won't cover it. They want me to try their drugs first which is mostly a list of stimulants. I was under the impression that stimulants were much more difficult to get.
I am very fortunate to be able to pay full price for the medication that was prescribed to me but what about those who can't?
Does anyone have experience with this? Are stimulants cheaper for insurance companies? Thanks in advance!. | 2021-11-26T02:32:35.000Z | r2cqcg | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Insurance wants me to try stimulants | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2cqcg/insurance_wants_me_to_try_stimulants/ |
Aggravating_Diet_704 | Does it exist?
I have really bad adhd and have been medicated for 20 years. Recently, I’ve been extremely depressed due to the loss of a loved one and have been trying my mix of antidepressants through my doctor.
I have found out through research and my own experience that SSRI’s decrease dopamine production because they hijack dopamine neurons and make them produce serotonin. Well, that explains why I feel like my adderall doesn’t work as long as I’m on an ssri.
Wellbutrin didn’t work for me either, kind of muted my medication for me, too, but didn’t completely stunt it like the ssri’s. Not totally sure why that is but I’ve read similar things on here. Also…it didn’t really help my depression.
Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone with adhd taking a stimulant also successfully taking an antidepressant of some sort and find that it doesn’t negatively interfere with their stimulant medication for their ADHD?
Thank you | 2021-11-26T02:24:20.000Z | r2ckqv | 15 | 1 | ADHD | Depression medication that doesn’t make ADHD worse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ckqv/depression_medication_that_doesnt_make_adhd_worse/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T02:21:14.000Z | r2citd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just wanted to share | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2citd/just_wanted_to_share/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T02:15:26.000Z | r2cf10 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Psych says Concerta 54mg is too much and I don't respond to most stimulants. (30F, 5'7"/122-125lbs) | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2cf10/psych_says_concerta_54mg_is_too_much_and_i_dont/ |
jlnew | [removed] | 2021-11-26T02:08:43.000Z | r2can2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone successful treated the tricky problem of having ADHD and anxiety with medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2can2/has_anyone_successful_treated_the_tricky_problem/ |
Infamous-Space-5916 | Great, now I have to rewind 5 minutes because you said a single word and my brain Died. My brain feels so rotted that it doesn’t even have to be speaking, sometimes just a sound or expression from another person will be enough for me to completely lose focus on what I’m watching and either rewind or just give up. I need to slap my Brain w a car battery
And here I am being the person who does those exact annoying things, I will literally get up multiple times while watching something, do other things and just fidget. Gdi. I would hate my clone
(I have no idea what flair to use) | 2021-11-26T02:07:33.000Z | r2c9ts | 4 | 6 | ADHD | I am the person who talks during TV shows and movies, and I can’t stand people who talk during TV shows and movies. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c9ts/i_am_the_person_who_talks_during_tv_shows_and/ |
jmfirman | Has the medication made a significant improvement? Have you noticed a personality change, like their quirkiness disappearing? I'm terrified to put my son on medication. I don't want to change him, or make him feel like he has to be on medication to be normal. I'm looking for viewpoints on both sides. Thanks in advance. | 2021-11-26T02:04:49.000Z | r2c7xl | 24 | 1 | ADHD | Parents with ADHD kids. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c7xl/parents_with_adhd_kids/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T02:02:41.000Z | r2c6hr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am the person who talks during TV shows and movies, and I can’t stand people who talk during TV shows and movies. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c6hr/i_am_the_person_who_talks_during_tv_shows_and/ |
larch303 |
I want animals, I’ll start with a dog, but I eventually want to get horses and maybe some cows. However, I have inattention, low mental and physical energy and executive dysfunction. I feel that may make taking care of an animal really hard, no matter how much I want it.
I need to make this 300 characters so I’ll add this: I’m jealous of NTs for being able to do as much as they want without their brain going haywire. And they don’t even realize it, especially the older ones. “If you really want to do it, you’ll just do it”. Like, no? I couldn’t just be like “I want to workout tomorrow morning, so I’m gonna get up at 6”, I would just forget the next morning until I was fully awake at 9. (This would impact having animals too) | 2021-11-26T01:58:26.000Z | r2c3jn | 15 | 6 | ADHD | Is having animals hard if you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c3jn/is_having_animals_hard_if_you_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:56:47.000Z | r2c2hj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Who just can’t pinpoint their emotions lmfao | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c2hj/who_just_cant_pinpoint_their_emotions_lmfao/ |
mossyapples | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:52:58.000Z | r2c00j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My insurance wants me to try stimulants first? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2c00j/my_insurance_wants_me_to_try_stimulants_first/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T01:51:16.000Z | r2byyh | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Have you ever got the best out of your sudden hobby? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2byyh/have_you_ever_got_the_best_out_of_your_sudden/ |
larch303 | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:50:52.000Z | r2byp1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is having animals hard if you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2byp1/is_having_animals_hard_if_you_have_adhd/ |
xobrittnayyyy | Hi! I recently started medication- 10mg adderal XR. I’ve read the XR lasts about 12 hours, and that vyvanse can last up to 14. I typically work long hours (9-7 most days, or 9-9:30) I feel like by the time I hit my last client around 6 I’m wearing off.
I do also think we’re going to up my dosage, because I’m just not quite feeling the full clarity- I feel some, but as someone on another post said, it’s still like I have a few tabs open in my brain. Would upping the dosage help, or should I try to go with the longer release? | 2021-11-26T01:44:21.000Z | r2buit | 14 | 3 | ADHD | Which extended release medication lasts longest? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2buit/which_extended_release_medication_lasts_longest/ |
Ok-Government7778 | I'm not sure if I have ADHD or not, but sometimes or a lot of times I feel like I just can't do things the same way as everyone else. I can't listen to the teacher without drawing or taking notes, I can't finish things without either giving up or making it perfect, I can't plan out my time well and I always feel like I'm procrastinating. Oh yeah, and sometimes I get really overwhelmed when there's heaps of things going on, especially in the city where there's heaps of cars and people.
I can do day to day things pretty good and I watch these 'How to ADHD' videos that are really helpful, but I always wonder if I could just be a little better at life.
Like would getting diagnosed actually help me be more efficient and effective in life or will just give me an excuse? And is having an excuse good or bad? Does it make people more empathetic or does it put you in a box? | 2021-11-26T01:43:32.000Z | r2bu0f | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Is it worth getting diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bu0f/is_it_worth_getting_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T01:42:56.000Z | r2btna | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Dealing with ADHD unmedicated/undiagnosed | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2btna/dealing_with_adhd_unmedicatedundiagnosed/ |
jedigeorgia | hello, this isn’t me looking for a reddit diagnosis or trying to self diagnose (only to an extent!)
basically I’ve been heavily researching and doing medical quizzes about adhd and they hit very very close to home, I’m thinking of approaching the doctor to see what they say but the wait is more than a month and I keep putting off/forgetting to ring up,
if there’s any advice or comfort one can give me as a young uni student with dissertation deadlines I would appreciate massively<33 | 2021-11-26T01:39:47.000Z | r2brmn | 11 | 1 | ADHD | Struggling without diagnosis | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2brmn/struggling_without_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:29:20.000Z | r2bkwo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Have you ever got the best out of your sudden hobby? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bkwo/have_you_ever_got_the_best_out_of_your_sudden/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:28:43.000Z | r2bki6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why does it make me physically uncomfortable to be on a highway and not be passing people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bki6/why_does_it_make_me_physically_uncomfortable_to/ |
Amanda39 | Is brain fog or a constant feeling of dissociation/derealization a normal part of ADHD?
I've been trying for years to find out why I feel like this, and in the process have been diagnosed with ADHD-PI, autism, and depression. I recently saw my doctor about switching to a different ADHD medication, and I mentioned that I still don't understand why I feel like I'm not really aware of the world around me. He said that he thinks it's specifically ADHD-related, which surprised me. I would have thought it was the autism, or possibly a combination of factors.
So I thought I'd post this and see if anyone else can relate. Is feeling like you're in a fog an ADHD thing? | 2021-11-26T01:26:59.000Z | r2bjed | 10 | 5 | ADHD | Brain fog/dissociation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bjed/brain_fogdissociation/ |
ICANTTAKEITAAA89 | Anyone else avoid doing things not because of the ADHD but because you feel if you do it others will start believing the ADHD isn't as bad is it is? Or is this just me. I don't know if I should feel guilty about this or not?
Also, does anyone else feel really guilty about using ADHD as an excuse not to get stuff done? I know it's a valid obstacle but sometimes I feel I'm using it too much to justify my slow work pace. | 2021-11-26T01:26:35.000Z | r2bj60 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Some questions from the hidden flecks left of my sanity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bj60/some_questions_from_the_hidden_flecks_left_of_my/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:22:04.000Z | r2bgf0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Genuine question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bgf0/genuine_question/ |
kittenxcaboodle | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:12:33.000Z | r2bamq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else feel completely invalidated when you tell people that you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2bamq/anyone_else_feel_completely_invalidated_when_you/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:11:44.000Z | r2ba5f | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How has medication helped you with addiction? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ba5f/how_has_medication_helped_you_with_addiction/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T01:10:40.000Z | r2b9fz | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Does this make sense to anyone? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2b9fz/does_this_make_sense_to_anyone/ |
australien420 | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:10:33.000Z | r2b9d0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is it a symptom of her ADHD or does she not care | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2b9d0/is_it_a_symptom_of_her_adhd_or_does_she_not_care/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T01:08:36.000Z | r2b82i | 2 | 5 | ADHD | My mental health struggles are not a trend | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2b82i/my_mental_health_struggles_are_not_a_trend/ |
nms2005 | [removed] | 2021-11-26T01:06:00.000Z | r2b6dz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Have you broken your own heart from overthinking? Or if you do something wrong, the amount of guilt you feel is borderline unbearable and you can't seem to stop dwelling on it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2b6dz/have_you_broken_your_own_heart_from_overthinking/ |
itsVitctorOHYEAH | My two siblings and including myself all have ADHD. Our food goes down very quickly. This lead us to find out that each of us has a serious binge eating problem. Maybe it is just a coincidence or maybe its not. My friend who has ADHD says she binge eats to the point she feels sick.
So I was wondering...could binge eating be linked to ADHD? It would make sense. Us people with ADHD are under stimulated and so when were bored we try to find anything to stimulate us, that has to include eating right? Because in a way food makes us feel good, boosting more stimulation.
Like sometimes I can't watch something without eating. My siblings have this same problem too. It's odd. What do you think? | 2021-11-26T01:00:36.000Z | r2b2ug | 62 | 167 | ADHD | Is It Common For ADHD People To Be Binge Eaters? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2b2ug/is_it_common_for_adhd_people_to_be_binge_eaters/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T00:55:16.000Z | r2azd5 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Is this a good start and are the effects I'm feeling normal for 10mg of extended release biphentin? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2azd5/is_this_a_good_start_and_are_the_effects_im/ |
ImSpeediee | So everyone knows that our thoughts are almost something like a whole bunch of busy bees flying around or like a computer with 20 tabs open and 3 are frozen and one playing background music.
But even with my medicine, I’m on 30mg of adderall, I still sometimes occasionally (maybe once or twice a week) still finding myself getting overwhelmed by my thoughts and I don’t understand why my medicine just sometimes feels like it doesn’t work.
Should I ask my doctor to up my dosage to 35mg or does this happen to other people as well?
By the way happy thanksgiving everyone!!! | 2021-11-26T00:53:34.000Z | r2ay7s | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Dealing With My Inner Thoughts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ay7s/dealing_with_my_inner_thoughts/ |
spookytimetea | Hey guys,
For some background I was a very light smoker, usually smoked my friends' cigarettes but had a lot of cravings. I am at about two months clean and for some reason right now is really difficult. I keep reading about the 3 month mark where dopamine goes back to normal, but I am wondering if I will even notice a difference since I have ADHD and my dopamine is always low.
I'm feeling kind of like it's not worth it to quit because I don't know if the cravings will ever go away and my mental health has been a struggle lately and I don't have access to medication. It would be nice to have one coping mechanism to use every once in a while 🤷♂️
TL;DR: I'm wondering if quitting is even worth it for me since I never smoked that much and I don't know if I will see any improvement from it
Thanks in advance for your input. | 2021-11-26T00:53:27.000Z | r2ay57 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Quitting Smoking with ADHD-- Is it Worth it? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ay57/quitting_smoking_with_adhd_is_it_worth_it/ |
CriticalRead393 | I really like to talk. I love telling people story’s, explaining all the little details and the jokes. I like to gesture when explaining and telling. I like to portray images, to allow the listening people to have the same vivid experience as I do.
Sometimes I have an urge to talk. I need to. Just like I do today. I have a lot to say, just like most people do. I think a lot. About everything. I like to think that I‘m some kind of expert on certain topics and that I am explaining the ins and outs of these topics to people who are eager to learn.
There are no people though and I am no expert. I‘m some random teen with ADHD who hasn’t actively listened in school once, but still remembers all kind of random trivial shit. I have an endless amount of random pieces of knowledge which all need to be glued together to make any sense. I haven’t found the right glue yet.
Even though I love to speak, I never do. I can’t just talk. It’s not that easy for me and not many people seem to realize that. There are a lot of factors which come into play to decide whether I can speak right now. Who am I speaking to and who else might hear me? Where am I speaking, is it loud here? Are there many people, is there a lot of movement? Do I have anything to drink and with anything I mean water without bubbles? How does my body feel, maybe throw up?
Taking all these thinks to mind makes one realize how hard talking can be for someone. It’s funny that those same people can’t seem to shut the fuck up right? (Us)
Not really though. It’s rare that I really speak. That I say my opinion and my thoughts, not just yes and no. It’s those rare moments where people realize that I may not be as stupid as I seem at first, just because my grades in school aren’t good or because I seem defensive whenever somebody tries smalltalk with me. I like to talk but not with you. If I don’t feel safe I won’t say a word. I use my words carefully and I don’t think a lot of people do that anymore, at least in my experience with NTs.
I shouldn’t judge other peoples talking habits but I just have to get it out. I have a „friend“ who says every single thing that comes to mind. He always complains about every single thing. So loud and all the time. Can you please shut up!! It’s pointless complaining, nobody can change anything about it, it’s just the way it is and it doesn’t suit you, why do have to tell everyone?
I don’t think that he thinks. I think about everything I‘m going to say, sometimes I just genuinely don’t realize that I shouldn’t say stuff or that I hurt other people, I still think about it though.
I almost feel about blessed about going mute sometimes, I just wish everybody would (go mute sometimes). It makes the world way more bearable if everything just goes silent for a minute.
It’s hard though. Often I can’t even really communicate with my parents and they don’t really understand. I‘ll just tell them that I‘m not in the mood to say anything right now, other than essential vocabulary. They don’t get that, makes sense. They don’t understand me, few people do.
I won’t live up to any of your expectations, but you might have realized that by now. I don’t fit into this society, it’s not made for people like me. It’s hard. I wish I could just go to a store and ask for a job. For some people that might be a easy thing to do, just go to the store and ask.
But it’s so much more complicated for me, I have to think about so much stuff to even decide if I would hypothetically work there. The world is such a complicated place and nobody seems to be able to provide a manual for me. I wish they‘d just print that stuff. | 2021-11-26T00:48:30.000Z | r2auw5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Talking, shutting up and meeting expectations. (vent) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2auw5/talking_shutting_up_and_meeting_expectations_vent/ |
Aggravating_Diet_704 | [removed] | 2021-11-26T00:48:28.000Z | r2auvh | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Deep internet research in medical journals finally lit a lightbulb in my head in regards to ADHD treatment | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2auvh/deep_internet_research_in_medical_journals/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T00:46:02.000Z | r2at9g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Talking, shutting up and meeting expectations. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2at9g/talking_shutting_up_and_meeting_expectations/ |
Fun-Mathematician816 | I have spent the past hour and a half trying to pick a game I want to play. Currently I have a show running while I just practise in one game just to keep myself occupied ('I'm not even sure I want to play this game either, I just like practising in it to keep myself busy sometimes). My indecisiveness extends to most things in life, to the point where I end up wasting hours worrying about what I want and I end up not doing anything at all. All I get is stress tbh. It's super annoying and probably one of the things I want to stop the most.
Is this a common symptom of ADHD? Does anyone have an explanation as to why? For now I've boiled it down to how stimulating something is. My brain telling me "hey, this thing looks cool, but this one looks just as cool" over and over again. Also, does anyone have any tips as to how to just pick something? | 2021-11-26T00:29:44.000Z | r2aijz | 25 | 87 | ADHD | Is indecisiveness crippling to you too? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2aijz/is_indecisiveness_crippling_to_you_too/ |
HumbleSort1982 | So I was diagnosed with ADD 2.5 years ago at the age of 27. Was a bit of a surprise and I din't quite believe it, but as I'm sure what happened with a lot of you, as I learnt more about it I knew that it was right.
I was originally prescribed Ritalin and it changed my life pretty significantly (for a while). It helped with my crippling anxiety, social issues and getting shit done. Apart from my wife and sister, I don't talk about my diagnosis (especially with my mother) because I'd get the classic 'I don't think so' and 'you never struck me as someone who struggled to concentrate' etc.
I eventually went from Ritalin to Concerta and then off it because for some reason my anxiety went through the roof and the drugs started to enhance those feelings. I don't blame methylphenidate by the way. There are other external factors and I think they probably weren't right for me to begin with. But in whatever positive way the meds worked - I clung to it like a fiend.
I got prescribed Vyvanse yesterday and I'll see how that goes. This is my first post and I wanted to hear from people going through similar things because, as I said, I pretty much keep it to myself. Thanks for reading,
H | 2021-11-26T00:28:13.000Z | r2ahlt | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Keeping things to myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ahlt/keeping_things_to_myself/ |
paracelsus_16 | Hello all,
I started Adderall(generic) instant release 3 days ago for ADHD. Previously I was taking Wellbutrin XL which worked great for a few days and then completely stopped. I was prescribed a small starting dose of 5mg instant release twice a day. Despite the small dose I was a bit nervous since I figured this would be Wellbutrin on steroids. However, and this has been my experience each of the past 3 days, hours later I can't tell that it's really doing anything. It's hard to explain. If anything, it just feels like a very mild anxiety medication. There is no clear "it's kicking in" moment at all and my ADHD symptoms are not much better. Ironically, the Wellbutrin when it actually worked, was better than the Adderall... this seems rather bizarre to me. I think I could tell if I didn't take the Adderall, but I can't really tell anything when I have taken it.
I'm wondering if this might just be a dosage issue or maybe just not the right stim? I'll say that part of me is kinda encouraged about my experience because I'm not having any adverse effects that I can tell. Rather than increased anxiety, irritability, insomnia, etc. all of these things are actually better so it at least seems like I might tolerate this medication quite well. Any similar experiences out there? | 2021-11-26T00:25:33.000Z | r2afvt | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Started taking Adderall for the first time and not really feeling much of a difference, any suggestions/thoughts? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2afvt/started_taking_adderall_for_the_first_time_and/ |
caIImebigpoppa | I don’t really have the capacity right now to add too many words to this but thanks to everyone in this sub who shares their stories and their thoughts on things. It feels nice to read things from people who understand and don’t think ADHD is simply the inability to focus. Thank you, I’m just rambling right now to hit the 300 character limit idk if that’s allowed or if that’s enough but I sort of just wanted to reach out. I’m going to see a therapist for the first time this weekend and I’m kind of excited | 2021-11-26T00:24:06.000Z | r2aeyd | 3 | 12 | ADHD | I just found this sub and wanted to say thank you. | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2aeyd/i_just_found_this_sub_and_wanted_to_say_thank_you/ |
vegankd | Wondering if anyone can share some tips that have helped them with assignments in university. I’ve been trying to write a paper for three days now but it’s just not happening. My brain flows for a bit and I get some writing done but then I get stuck and lose interest. I am behind on multiple papers so any advice would be really appreciated :) | 2021-11-26T00:21:39.000Z | r2ade3 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Need tips for university | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ade3/need_tips_for_university/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T00:21:26.000Z | r2ad8o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just found this sub and wanted to say thanks. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ad8o/i_just_found_this_sub_and_wanted_to_say_thanks/ |
Ianko88 | [removed] | 2021-11-26T00:18:29.000Z | r2ab7p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hi beautiful people . | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2ab7p/hi_beautiful_people/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T00:16:36.000Z | r2aa1n | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Is it worth it to go on ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2aa1n/is_it_worth_it_to_go_on_adhd_meds/ |
reebzlloyd | Called my Mom to say Happy Thanksgiving and for whatever reason the topic seemed easy to bring up and I told her I was working up to make a Dr appt and tried to explain that I didn't "grow out of it" as a kid like she thought and told me. And her response was, "oh don't let them put you on 'mental meds.'"
A few weeks ago I stumbled across a video that lightheartedly described living with ADHD and I got sucked into all his videos and was really kind of surprised to realize that no, I definitely didn't "grow out of it." So much of my struggling has been explained right back to this but I really am... scared? to make the first step. I don't even know what that is since I was diagnosed as a child. I stopped taking meds freshman year of highschool and got really into music to curb hyperactivity (my biggest struggle at the time, I thought) because I was tired of feeling like a zombie.
After the conversation with my Mom and failing to explain it right, I just feel like why try. Which I know is stupid, but still. Idk. | 2021-11-26T00:15:43.000Z | r2a9hc | 6 | 6 | ADHD | My Mom thinks ADHD is "hyped-up." | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2a9hc/my_mom_thinks_adhd_is_hypedup/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-26T00:14:24.000Z | r2a8lv | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Went to clinical psychologist | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2a8lv/went_to_clinical_psychologist/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-26T00:13:08.000Z | r2a7r0 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | How does RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) affect you and how do you manage it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2a7r0/how_does_rsd_rejection_sensitive_dysphoria_affect/ |
ajluke92 | TLDR: The title pretty much sums it up.
I'm a 29 year old woman, and for most of my life it's been a ride. I had a pretty crappy upbringing, so I usually attributed my issues to that. I never had the money for a psychiatrist, so I could never really get to the bottom of things diagnosis-wise.
I started 4 degrees and dropped out of them. I bounced from addiction to addiction (nothing too heinous but Runescape and WoW ruined my early 20's). I worked casual jobs, living paycheck to paycheck.
Finally started a nursing degree, fell in love with it. Despite that, it took me 5 years to complete it due to never being able to finish assignments on time or pay attention in lectures. I got through purely on the fact that I have a fairly decent brain in my skull (aside from the obvious).
Finally got my dream job in July. I love it so much and I'm doing really well, but it has been a struggle. And then finally after looking up symptoms, talking to friends with ADHD, some real adult money and a TikTok rabbithole, I booked a psych appointment.
Half an hour, that's all it took for him to say those magic words: "You are a very clear case of combination-type ADHD". He wrote me a prescription, handed me numbers for psychologists, and told me to come back in a month to see how it all goes.
I tell you what, that first dose (he started me on Ritalin) was like... I can't even describe it. I feel so, so vindicated. Relieved. Excited for the future. Angry about the past. It's like I've been living my life with my brain on 1.5 speed and now it's slowed down to normal pace. It's like my brain had Alvin and the Chipmunks in an echo chamber performing Bohemian Rhapsody on repeat and now it's gone.
Anyway, I just wanted to share with someone. My friends are stoked. My family are dismissive and belittling but honestly that's pretty on brand for them so I'm not too devastated. Probably another positive effect of the medication to be honest.
Take care everyone <3 | 2021-11-26T00:04:39.000Z | r2a27o | 6 | 7 | ADHD | 29 years, finally got a diagnosis | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2a27o/29_years_finally_got_a_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T23:55:18.000Z | r29voy | 8 | 2 | ADHD | might be put on academic probation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29voy/might_be_put_on_academic_probation/ |
To0SyNcD | I’ve never taken ADHD medication as an adult and, as hard as it is to write or do well in college, I’ve struggled through life and on my way to graduate. My question is, if I got used to functioning on Adderall would life without it be much harder or about the same as without drugs? I’m worried that I’d do better in school more effortlessly but then be unable to function at all without it. Is that the case or..? | 2021-11-25T23:49:44.000Z | r29rtn | 11 | 1 | ADHD | Does medication actually make ADHD harder? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29rtn/does_medication_actually_make_adhd_harder/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T23:46:53.000Z | r29pzg | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Blood Pressure on Adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29pzg/blood_pressure_on_adderall/ |
AlmostWrongSometimes | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:38:27.000Z | r29khc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | A Meditation That's Helped me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29khc/a_meditation_thats_helped_me/ |
YOitsibzi | Literally just spent $40 on amazon and now I'm regretting it. How do I stop doing this? Anyone have any tips?
I literally waste money everywhere, it's not only online stores. I even tried using cash instead of a credit card to help control the urge to spend, but it just takes one day that i lose a little control and i lose half a hundred dollars.
I know that impulse buying is made worse by ADHD, so i was wondering if you guys had any tips on it.
Thanks! | 2021-11-25T23:38:14.000Z | r29kc3 | 12 | 5 | ADHD | How do i stop impulse buying? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29kc3/how_do_i_stop_impulse_buying/ |
Initial_Guava_7717 | Recently, I got diagnosed with ADHD. Today, I started taking adderall for the first time. About thirty minutes after taking it, I began to feel extremely tired and immediently fell asleep. I was so tired that I still had on my day clothes and didn't even bother to turn off my light. When I woke up two hours later, I had difficulting getting out of bed, and I just wanted to fall back asleep. Has anybody else experienced this? | 2021-11-25T23:36:01.000Z | r29iup | 19 | 28 | ADHD | Adderall makes me tired | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29iup/adderall_makes_me_tired/ |
frowzyphilanderer | Maybe this is just a me thing, but I've had huge issues making and keeping friends in my life and I never understood why... until my recent ex broke up with me. One of the major reasons it didn't work out is because I apparently have no ability to regulate my emotions, they're huge, they're everywhere, and they (very rightly) drove him crazy. When I looke back, it was likely the same for the ex before that, and this is something that has been brought up at several jobs during performance reviews phrased as "inconsist performance". Clearly this is an issue in my life.
My therapist seems to believe its a self-love issue. The way I see it, I can't love myself into a job or a social life. I need actual help with this.
While I wait for her to move away from the mindset that self love solves all problems, does anyone here have some practical advice for keeping a stable mood, or at least the appearance of one?
One day I would like to be able to keep a job and make some friends.
Thanks! | 2021-11-25T23:31:01.000Z | r29fc8 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Emotional Regulation Tips and Tricks? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29fc8/emotional_regulation_tips_and_tricks/ |
thatpolishgirl | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:29:08.000Z | r29dyh | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Adhd and boredom | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r29dyh/adhd_and_boredom/ |
Shy_Axolotyl | This happened a while ago, but I would really appreciate any advice you might have.
I (f15) am almost certain I have Inattentive ADHD. When I first learned about what it was, I related so much to every symptom. I did I huge amount of research on this, and finally felt like I wasn’t alone. When I mentioned this to my parents, they said I was just making excuses for being lazy, and that I zone out on purpose. They also said that the reason I can’t pay attention in school for more than 5 minutes is because it’s not challenging enough for me. They even said I wanted to get diagnosed to take drugs. I was kinda upset by this, and couldn’t fall asleep that night because I kept thinking about it. I ended up writing an essay in the middle of the night about how I match every symptom and that ADHD is a real thing.
The next morning after they read it, they said that if it will make me satisfied, they would take me to the family doctor. I agreed and filled out all the self-assessment papers.
I don’t know how important this is, but during this time, one of my Guinea pigs got very sick. I thought she was going to die and spent a few weeks feeding her critical care and crying. I was so upset I forgot to eat for over a day. It made me really sad because memories of not taking a different Guinea pig to the vet soon enough kept replaying in my head. Luckily she ended up fine, but a couple months earlier one of my other Guinea pigs died suddenly and I keep feeling so guilty because if I took her to the vet sooner she might still be alive.
When I was talking to my doctor with my dad, he said that because of this, the anxiety and depression were just situational. Then he also said I didn’t have any problems with hyperactivity or impulsivity which I already knew. He said the inattentive part was quite high, but then he also said that because I get good grades in school, “there’s nothing to treat.” I was so shocked he said this. Sure I get good grades, but I have no friends whatsoever and I even leave huge assignments to the night before. In the car ride home, I asked my dad if he said I had Inattentive ADHD and he said no.
Now it’s been a few months, and I keep asking my mom to take me to see a psychiatrist but she doesn’t really do or say anything. I would really appreciate any advice you have. I didn’t want to make this post super long, ranting about all my problems/why I think I have ADHD, but if you would like to know how I relate to each of the symptoms, I’ll answer all of your questions. I just really feel like my family doctor didn’t really understand ADHD very well, and would like to talk to someone who won’t say that grades are the only thing that matter. | 2021-11-25T23:16:16.000Z | r294zn | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I was so close… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r294zn/i_was_so_close/ |
meep900000 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:11:46.000Z | r291vu | 4 | 0 | ADHD | What are the differences and similarities between adhd and autism? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r291vu/what_are_the_differences_and_similarities_between/ |
humanmeta | It hurts so fucking much just now finding out that the reason why I was that weird kid, or why I had so much difficulties getting through school, was because of something that I had no knowledge of or had control over.
I turned 24 years old this year, it took me approximately six years to finish an undergraduate degree - something that has amounted to nothing so far. I thought I was just that weird kid in high-school who was just getting by with average grades.
I thought I was just stupid as fuck for having a 1.54 GPA in first year of university suffering from anxiety and depression. I just couldn't understand why it was so impossible for me to pay attention to anything, or to stop my self from impulsively making random noises or thoughts in my head. I thought it was just normal to literally be thinking negatively every single moment that I was awake. To one moment be okay and happy, and then the next on the verge of crying.
It's so sad knowing that for at least the past 6 years of my life I wanted to excel and achieve greater things, but had to default to thinking "you just don't belong here, you're lazy, you can't even do well on an exam that literally everyone else did great on." Having this innate thirst for knowledge, but thinking I was just too fucking incompetent to be able to learn.
I took Concerta for the first time on Monday, and I studied for 10-11 hours. I didn't study because I had an exam coming up, or for any reason, but just because it was what I wanted to do. There were countless times where I wanted to, but never was able to. I felt released from anxiety, the chains of depression were no longer around me, I wasn't jumping from one topic to another, my legs finally stopped shaking, I didn't feel sad about anything, I could remember the thing I literally just read 10 seconds ago, I was able to observe a situation peacefully rather than making up scenarios in my head - scenarios where I always seemed to fail.
The difference has been night and day. So far this week I have been taking my medication every other day, just to see if there were real differences or it was just placebo, but it's clear how much Concerta helps me, with SO MANY things. I finally know what it feels like to be normal. To be able to do the things I want to. To feel how I think I should be feeling. And it's so incredibly heartbreaking knowing how much I've lost due to being undiagnosed for years.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, I just needed to get this off my chest and I have nobody else to tell. | 2021-11-25T23:10:58.000Z | r291ay | 6 | 19 | ADHD | I didn't think it would hurt this much. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r291ay/i_didnt_think_it_would_hurt_this_much/ |
meep900000 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:09:31.000Z | r290ag | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are the differences and similarities of adhd and autism? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r290ag/what_are_the_differences_and_similarities_of_adhd/ |
meep900000 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:07:48.000Z | r28z0n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are the similarities between adhd and autism? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28z0n/what_are_the_similarities_between_adhd_and_autism/ |
BeeOk6214 | After a long day, all I want to do is to stop thinking about everything. Turn off my brain” in a sense. I can’t solely focus on movies or shows. I’ve picked up different hobbies here and there but nothing’s really sticking with me currently.
Any activities or advice that you’ve found helpful to quiet your brain? | 2021-11-25T23:07:32.000Z | r28yu0 | 11 | 4 | ADHD | How do you relax? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28yu0/how_do_you_relax/ |
JMansReddit | I struggle heavily with becoming incredibly obsessed over something, but then after a week I drop it. I hate when I really like something but I can’t tell if I really like it or if it’s a temporary obsession that will go away. I hate it because I spend money on something so I can explore it but after a week it’s like… what do I do with it now?
Recently I got into wearing fake glasses because I think their cute, but now that’s starting to die down and I’m less interested in them. | 2021-11-25T23:07:18.000Z | r28yn1 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Unable to identify if something I like is an interest or an obsession. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28yn1/unable_to_identify_if_something_i_like_is_an/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T23:06:18.000Z | r28xy3 | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Vyvanse and Self accountability/self employment? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28xy3/vyvanse_and_self_accountabilityself_employment/ |
CryptosBG | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:02:42.000Z | r28v6q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | hey guys. i am constantly bored out of my mind | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28v6q/hey_guys_i_am_constantly_bored_out_of_my_mind/ |
zivanas | So my ADD doctor called me on Tuesday while I was teaching and left me a voicemail to call him back. I called and he was busy and then when I had to call back I simply forgot. So over the last 3 days I've been reminding myself that I need to call him but I keep forgetting because, well ADD, and when I remember it's too late. If this isn't ironic I don't know what is. | 2021-11-25T23:02:10.000Z | r28ut1 | 12 | 20 | ADHD | ADD irony at its finest | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28ut1/add_irony_at_its_finest/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T23:01:56.000Z | r28umg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got diagnosed recently and started medication this week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28umg/just_got_diagnosed_recently_and_started/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T22:58:09.000Z | r28ro5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Well, I was wrong about having adhd, I'm sorry. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28ro5/well_i_was_wrong_about_having_adhd_im_sorry/ |
fmerrick89 | Hey gang!
A few months ago my psychiatrist prescribed Clonidine and Strattera, and refused to start at the lowest dose for Strattera. I begged to lower it and work my way up because of the side effects (I found the actual drug to be really helpful initially but the side effects were way too intense). Long story short, I stopped taking it.
At first, the Clonidine I was taking was great. I felt it was very helpful and made me really really tired. Any time I’ve ever tried it, it literally knocks me out. But after about a month, I noticed it really amped up my irritability, mood swings, and impulsivity.
Is this some kind of indication I *dont* have ADHD, or, is this maybe just the wrong drug? Anyone else have experience with this? | 2021-11-25T22:57:09.000Z | r28qye | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Clonidine Adverse Reactions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28qye/clonidine_adverse_reactions/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:56:51.000Z | r28qqh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do you do to stop thinking? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28qqh/what_do_you_do_to_stop_thinking/ |
fmerrick89 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:53:02.000Z | r28nzd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Clonidine Adverse Reaction | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28nzd/clonidine_adverse_reaction/ |
Depressyspagetty | I know it might sound silly, but since my diagnosis I’ve been struggling with thoughts of things like; what if I am just lazy? What if I am just slow?
I doubt myself a lot, and tend to give myself a hard time despite my confirmed diagnosis.
Does anyone else relate? Or have any tips for dealing with this? | 2021-11-25T22:49:13.000Z | r28l8r | 4 | 5 | ADHD | Dealing with imposter syndrome? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28l8r/dealing_with_imposter_syndrome/ |
Substantial-Ad-3225 | Currently I am in college housing and I pretty regularly loose my wallet or college ID, which is needed to get into my dorm, I have tried almost everything to keep track of it. I have a tile in my wallet to track it but sometimes half the cards are missing for one reason or another and usually it’s my student ID. This has caused me an incredible amount of stress and anxiety that continues to build as I have to pay for new ID’s and temporary cards, each costing close to $40. My roommate’s are incredibly wealthy and honestly I don’t think they would care if they had to pay $40 just to enter there room. One of my roommate is quite supportive and gives me actually useful advice, but the other… he does not give useful advice. Whenever I get mad at myself for not being able to keep track of a f*cking card, he jumps in and laughs trying to explain to me how easy it is to just not loose things. jUSt PuT iT BacK In yoUR WaLLeT! I’m not f*cking stupid I know what I am supposed to do, my brain just goes to dreamland for half the f*cking day and forgets to keep track of simple things, I would absolutely love to be able to just nOt LoOSe iT but I f*cking can’t… I swear to god if this man tries to explain to me how easy it is to keep track of things one more time I am going to start hiding his wallet so he knows how it feels and give him the same speech he gives me, forcibly laughing as loud as humanly possible.
Also I have tried many many times to calmly explain to him how my brain works and why it is hard for me to keep track of things, but he pretty much just responds with “just do it.” And not to sound like an elitist c*nt but bro I’m literally a neuroscience major who is actively doing research into exactly how this shit works and your out here planning how to extort the working class most efficiently, how the f*ck do you think you know more about neurochemistry than I do…
PS: despite these instances I dont actually hate this dude, he’s probably one of me closest friends just needed to rant as this has been bugging me a lot recently. | 2021-11-25T22:45:22.000Z | r28ihe | 14 | 10 | ADHD | If my roommate tell me to “just not loose my wallet lmao” one more time I’m going to start hiding his | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28ihe/if_my_roommate_tell_me_to_just_not_loose_my/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:45:01.000Z | r28i7h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Lock Boxes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28i7h/lock_boxes/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T22:43:34.000Z | r28h67 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How does medication help you get things done? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28h67/how_does_medication_help_you_get_things_done/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:41:15.000Z | r28fjc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recommendation for VERY tamper proof lock box | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28fjc/recommendation_for_very_tamper_proof_lock_box/ |
ADHDFrombirth | hi all im (21) idk what to say really this this happened idk how long ago maybe 2 hours i cant tell but she broke up with. my bestfriend broke up with me and now im devastated she was everything to me but my adhd got in the way. tiny things - from accidently interrupting and then apologizing in the same interruption i messed this up i feel it
i have being born with ADHD it sucks and i wish i was never born with it its not fair! why did I have to be born with this having so many problems i hate it i hate it all | 2021-11-25T22:37:55.000Z | r28d5l | 8 | 3 | ADHD | I am now single after 2 years and it's all my fault im so sad and i hate being born with adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r28d5l/i_am_now_single_after_2_years_and_its_all_my/ |
mike_oxlong_69 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:27:48.000Z | r285r2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I can feel my clothes almost all the time. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r285r2/i_can_feel_my_clothes_almost_all_the_time/ |
facontillyoubacon | I’m just feeling really down on myself today. I just moved to a new city and I just feel like I’m terrible at making conversation, and I have nothing significant or interesting to say bc my mind is always either blank or thinking about something completely irrelevant. I have the day off for thanksgiving and I stayed in bed until 1 (a habit I had before moving here and was proud of myself for breaking). I just feel depressed and ashamed of myself for not getting out and doing something for the holiday. I moved here for more recreation and social opportunities but I haven’t done much at all in the month that I’ve been here. I just feel like such a boring and non-relatable person, and I feel like ADHD has deprived me of cultivating much of a personality, if that makes sense.
Thanks for reading my rant. | 2021-11-25T22:23:10.000Z | r282fc | 13 | 7 | ADHD | I feel like ADHD has stopped me from having many significant interests, hobbies, or skills | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r282fc/i_feel_like_adhd_has_stopped_me_from_having_many/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T22:21:52.000Z | r281hr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do ADHD and Dissociation go hand in hand? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r281hr/do_adhd_and_dissociation_go_hand_in_hand/ |
Jay_Lan | Hello r/ADHD!
With Christmas around the corner I found myself looking at things to buy for my loved ones. I just wanted to remind myself and others not to over/impulse spend beyond their means!! Financial burden takes the love and life out of the holidays, your loved ones will appreciate even the small things!
Don't go over spend thinking things will make people happy!
Happy holidays and spend wisely! | 2021-11-25T22:17:38.000Z | r27y98 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Christmas reminder :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27y98/christmas_reminder/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T22:08:34.000Z | r27rpb | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Girlfriend used to take Concerta for her ADHD but is now taking Adderall. Noticed negative changes in her, what can I do? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27rpb/girlfriend_used_to_take_concerta_for_her_adhd_but/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T22:08:17.000Z | r27ri6 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Rejection sensitive dysphoria, how to deal with it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27ri6/rejection_sensitive_dysphoria_how_to_deal_with_it/ |
Kdc-504 | So i'm on Ritalin at the moment and last week for a few days I forgot to take my medication.
Because of this I was more reckless, impulsive, irritable.
I did things to get a certain drug because it makes me laugh after I smoke it and I was feeling down and wanted something to change it. so I didn't think about my actions and just went and spent money I was meant to be saving for a quick fix.
then I was also more irritable and caused a big argument with a close friend just because she talked to someone I didn't like because she makes fun of my mental health. I now realise how irrational I was being and now my friend wont talk to me as she thinks i'm toxic and Dosent believe me when I said "im sorry, I was being irrational and I forgot about my medication so thats why this has happened"
I know ADHD isn't an excuse for what I did but it apart of the reason :(
it makes me sad knowing I cant make smart decisions and have good friendships if I don't take medication. | 2021-11-25T22:06:29.000Z | r27q5u | 8 | 2 | ADHD | lost a friend because I forgot to take medication :( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27q5u/lost_a_friend_because_i_forgot_to_take_medication/ |
gapahuway | Why does time pass differently like this? How can we stop time jumping? It's like being in a game with high ping, you walk, game lags and either everyone slows down but you teleport on another place. Or everyone freezes and then they speed up suddenly and everything's already done.
What's the human equivalent of a reset or restarting router to get stable internet to be focused and be aware of time? | 2021-11-25T21:52:08.000Z | r27f81 | 3 | 22 | ADHD | I work. I feel exhausted, like it has been hours. I look at clock, two minutes have passed. I sit down and play a game, just clicked a few buttons and then checked time. It has been more than an hour. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27f81/i_work_i_feel_exhausted_like_it_has_been_hours_i/ |
shakirathrowaway | For context, I have severe ADHD/ADD as diagnosed by my psychiatrist, and it’s hard for me to get up and get going to places on time, especially if I haven’t taken my meds. Today, my mom told me earlier that we would have to go meet some family friends around 3 PM (they live just a few mins away) for a small get together, and I agreed to join. I didn’t take my medication today (I only take it when I’m doing intense studying because of it’s side effects) and so 3 PM rolled around, and I was planning to be ready by 3:15. Obviously I do feel bad and I felt bad while getting ready, but around 3 PM, my mom screams at me from the other side of the door, calling me a low-life and saying I’ll never be successful, one of my biggest insecurities as a premed. She left the house without me but her comments really hurt my feelings, so I’ve decided to stay home because I’m crying too much. I know what she said wasn’t nice, but I can’t help but feel like i’m in the wrong because I couldn’t follow simply directions. What do y’all think?
TL;DR- My mom called me a low-life and unsuccessful (a big insecurity of mine as a premed) because I was running 15 mins late to a lunch thing she strictly told me to be on time for. I’m now missing said lunch thing entirely because I’m crying too much. Am I in the wrong though? Honest feedback please. | 2021-11-25T21:50:53.000Z | r27ebk | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Is my mom in the right or am I? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27ebk/is_my_mom_in_the_right_or_am_i/ |
ADHDude_ | I am trying to get into mindfulness and meditation because I hear it helps with ADHD, but I am not sure if I should meditate before or after my Adderall wears off.
Is it cheating to do the meditation while the Adderal is working?
Will I see more long-term improvement if I do the meditation after the Adderall wears off, or if I meditate before the Adderall kicks in?
What are your thoughts and experiences on this? | 2021-11-25T21:50:22.000Z | r27dy9 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Should I do mindfulness meditation before or after my Adderall wears off? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27dy9/should_i_do_mindfulness_meditation_before_or/ |
The-Fanta-Menace | Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Wanted to share a little ADHD life hack that I just realized after 40+ years on this planet... but I'm super stoked about it!
So I don't cook very often because, well, I get distracted. This year I almost bailed on Thanksgiving because life has been really hectic but my mom was alone so I decided to give it a shot. I bought everything premade cause, well, I didn't want to have a full nervous breakdown over this decision.
It dawned on me today that well like everything else it requires planning, also kind of a problem.
The key to this is to figure out when you need everything ready and then plan backwards.
So, I made a little list with a schedule. I put times for when everything goes in the oven working backwards from my meal time. Then I set alarms on my phone for every one of those times and just refer back to my checklist at each point…
I thought for sure this will be a disaster, but so far so good. I assumed it would be a huge series of fails... but The biggest thing for me is I am not anxious about this at all. I have a plan and I just gotta stick to it! I don't have the greatest track record for this either.
Well, hope you're all having a decent holiday! That is all! | 2021-11-25T21:48:07.000Z | r27c70 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Thanksgiving Success Story! (and lifehack) | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27c70/thanksgiving_success_story_and_lifehack/ |
halfexist | I'm so annoyed. I was just watching Explained: The Mind on Netflix and in an episode they did about focusing they very briefly talk about Adderall and all they really say is that it's addictive, we don't know the long term effects and this women comes on and talks about being addicted to Adderall. She describes getting it from a friend in college and she never ever says anything about whether or not she has ADHD. and she talks about her experience as if it's absolutely universal, she says, "This is what it feels like" and I am just so sick of this drug being stigmatized. They never acknowledge that some people do need Adderall to function. I'm so angry! They just mentioned it to call it bad, and it's supposed to be this really well researched show...I've enjoyed other episodes of it but this was just so bad. It kind of felt like they made this episode really quickly because it just did not feel thoughtful at all. The episodes are really short, only about 30 minutes, and that's definitely not a lot of time to get into much, but I just think it was so careless to only hear from someone who's had a negative experience with Adderall. And Adderall has helped me function so much better. And no, it doesn't feel like it's sucking my soul out or some shit that this false narrative keeps pushing. I finally know what my brain needs and I am finally able to function like everyone else. Ugh. | 2021-11-25T21:45:45.000Z | r27ajc | 587 | 3,640 | ADHD | Netflix's Stigmatizing Adderall Rant | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27ajc/netflixs_stigmatizing_adderall_rant/ |
jerrybop | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:43:58.000Z | r2797e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adults with ADHD, what’s the worst impulse-based decision* you’ve ever made? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2797e/adults_with_adhd_whats_the_worst_impulsebased/ |
Nonlinear_thinker | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:42:15.000Z | r2780j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | An octopus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2780j/an_octopus/ |
Sum_dood_0 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:40:58.000Z | r2771w | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Do you sleep well? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2771w/do_you_sleep_well/ |
EmuComprehensive4463 | My daughter (14) was recently diagnosed ADHD/processing speed issues, and we are going through the tribulations of trying to find meds that will work for her. She was prescribed Concerta ER last month, and it did not appear to do anything at all except make her nauseated sometimes. Her doctor decided to up her meds from 18mg to 32mg on their last visit. Yesterday - after a few days of taking her new dose - she came to me really upset and crying. She said she absolutely knew there was no one in the house, but she kept feeling paranoid that someone had broken in and she couldn't shake it. She didn't want to be alone, so I stayed with her and it lasted quite a long time. I wasn't sure if it could be related to the meds, but I was wondering if it could be the issue since she has never had anything like this before and it happened so close to when she moved up the dose. Has anyone else experienced issues like this? | 2021-11-25T21:38:21.000Z | r27534 | 7 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD meds and Paranoia? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r27534/adhd_meds_and_paranoia/ |
thewise1010 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:31:43.000Z | r2706i | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Is it madness or adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r2706i/is_it_madness_or_adhd/ |
red-f1sh | kinda wondering if this was a common thing. sometimes when i go out i usually get distracted or notice everything around me- like i'm just hyper aware of everything or something- and my mind just feels super weary at the end of it and overall tired. i figured it might also be because i'm an introvert so it could be just being out and about drains my energy.
this sort of reminds me of the feeling of being overwhelmed when you're in the city because of all the tall buildings and such, where it can feel super suffocating because of little sky space you can see. | 2021-11-25T21:30:55.000Z | r26zks | 1 | 2 | ADHD | do you feel exhausted when you go out? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r26zks/do_you_feel_exhausted_when_you_go_out/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-25T21:25:14.000Z | r26ve0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Taking medicine on empty stomach? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r26ve0/taking_medicine_on_empty_stomach/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:23:20.000Z | r26u0r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Haven't done any homework in a month and now I'm too scared to even ask my professors for help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r26u0r/havent_done_any_homework_in_a_month_and_now_im/ |
solipsist96 | I take Zoloft and adderall, I’m not a big drinker to begin with because alcohol tends to cause me quite a bit of anxiety. With it being a holiday and dealing with family, I had two drinks today in about an hour and a half and I feel HORRIBLE. I am nauseous, some tremors, and I am x10 more anxious than alcohol already usually makes me. Has anybody else had a similar experience? Lesson learned, I’ll be avoiding alcohol from now on | 2021-11-25T21:15:01.000Z | r26nq1 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I think I made a mistake… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r26nq1/i_think_i_made_a_mistake/ |
Sea-Indepeny944 | [removed] | 2021-11-25T21:14:37.000Z | r26nfz | 624 | 1,415 | ADHD | People who take medication- Does your mind get more quiet? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r26nfz/people_who_take_medication_does_your_mind_get/ |
mycatwearsgucci | I was diagnosed a long time ago with it, but I didn't get medication for it at the time. It's now been almost 10 years and within the past couple of years it's gotten harder to cope, especially this year for me. I've been depressed and paranoid for this whole year to the point of ghosting almost everyone I know. On top of all of it my ADHD has not helped as I can no longer do anything I like and spend my free time lying around.
I'm wondering if I'd have to get reevaluated with ADHD after this long to get medicine, or if it would be fairly easy?
(Also, I am working a job and still in school every day of the week and weekend, so if the medication has a bad side effect would that end up really bad?) | 2021-11-25T20:56:15.000Z | r269di | 9 | 2 | ADHD | It's been almost 10 years since I was diagnosed with ADHD, would it be easy to get prescribed medication for it now? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r269di/its_been_almost_10_years_since_i_was_diagnosed/ |
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