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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T17:35:03.000Z | rk1i1z | 3 | 0 | ADHD | How do I finish an assignment in 20 hours | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1i1z/how_do_i_finish_an_assignment_in_20_hours/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:33:38.000Z | rk1gyx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m not allowed back on my meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1gyx/im_not_allowed_back_on_my_meds/ |
ChaoticMink | I’m recently diagnosed, and my parents “don’t believe me” because I was “so good at focusing on things as a child” (read: hyperfixating on certain topics and completely ignoring everything else). I tried to bring up that I had started ADHD counselling with my mom recently, and the conversation went as expected:
Me: So I started counselling with an ADHD specific therapist, I’m hoping she can help me improve my organization and time management.
Mom: Really? I don’t feel like you have organization and time management issues.
Me: Well, for example, she’s going to help me stop being late for work all the time.
Mom: Oh, everyone your age struggles with that. When I was young, I’d always be breezing into the office at the last minute, don’t worry about it.
Me: No, I’m not talking about *almost* being late. I’m talking about being legitimately 30 minutes late or more every single day.
Mom: That’s a really bad habit, you know. You may think it’s fine, but you need to get your act together and start being on time before your workplace gets you in trouble.
Me: ……THAT’S WHY I’M IN THERAPY!!!
It feels like there’s only two reactions I get from family members, either “oh that’s normal” or “that’s terrible, you need to start being more responsible”. Anyone else experience this with their family? | 2021-12-19T17:28:01.000Z | rk1cqf | 15 | 95 | ADHD | Explaining ADHD to your family be like | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk1cqf/explaining_adhd_to_your_family_be_like/ |
abcook2500 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:19:57.000Z | rk16x4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk16x4/adhd_medication/ |
astronomy1010 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:19:42.000Z | rk16qb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Forgetting why you’re mad?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk16qb/forgetting_why_youre_mad/ |
DealerGuy | [removed] | 2021-12-19T17:18:04.000Z | rk15jz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Start Your Online Business With | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk15jz/start_your_online_business_with/ |
The_iintern | About a year and a half ago my dad found out that he was very likely ADHD. (Mind you from TikTok “psychologists”) Before finding out about this my dad was really self-sufficient, clean, hard working and you could tell something was off but he never let it get in the way of doing what he wanted.
Him and I talked about ADHD, when he found out, he suggested I likely was as well due to many similar symptoms and issues. I proceeded to research it heavily and hyper focused on it for a month straight (ironic) before scheduling an appointment to get diagnosed. I was confirmed having severe ADHD and anxiety and started working on ways to combat it.
I proceeded to have conversations about ADHD with my dad. He would consistently voice frustration at how/why his brain wouldn’t work correctly and his wishes that he could just do tasks that anyone else could do. We talked about him getting diagnosed and that it might help get help but he refused; claiming that it’s not necessary and too much work.
Up until May of 2021 I lived with my dad to help him pay bills and have cheaper living expenses. My dad before finding out he was ADHD was able to hold a job, pay his living expenses, keep his house fairly clean, raise his kids, and even cook pretty well. After ADHD he barely is able to remember to pay rent, his house is completely trashed, he doesn’t have a job, and all he and my younger siblings eat are microwave meals.
It literally feels like after finding ADHD he just equated it to an excuse to get out of everything he didn’t want to do or didn’t like. The sad part is he doesn’t even do things he does like anymore like paint or draw. Idk what to do or say to him anymore. He’s truly become a different person in all the worst ways. I’ve tried talking to him about this and he acknowledges there’s a problem sort of but its not something he cares to really fix it seems like. He really just boils it down to like this is how I am and the world should just have to accommodate him.
If you read this far, thank you. I know this was pretty long. If you have advise or delt with similar things I would love to hear it. I really care for him but im at a loss as what to make of his situation.
TLDR: My dad was a very self sufficient person before finding out about ADHD and now he’s falling apart and is borderline homeless because every part of his ADHD turned up to 11 and is excused after he found out. | 2021-12-19T17:17:50.000Z | rk15dl | 7 | 0 | ADHD | My Dad got worse after finding out about his ADHD | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk15dl/my_dad_got_worse_after_finding_out_about_his_adhd/ |
Dahlinluv | Yes, ADHD can be a huge pain in the ass. It’s hard to sit through things, I lose stuff constantly, and executive dysfunction can honestly go fuck off.
HOWEVER, my impulsiveness has really helped me in some situations:
1)Impulsive decision making: I’ve been thinking about getting lasik for years and one night I saw a Reddit comment saying how grateful the person was for getting it and I immediately signed up without a second thought. Aka, no second guessing things and scaring myself out of getting it done. I’ve never been happier.
Not being able to stick to a lot of hobbies: On the opposite side of this, I’ve been able to try A LOT of different hobbies that I may not have stuck with, but at least I have some life experiences to look back on and more subjects to talk about with people who might be into the hobby that I attempted.
Not being able to sit through things: I can multitask with getting things done around the house and listen to shows on tv instead of just siting on my couch and not getting anything accomplished.
Sorry if this was nonsensical rambling. I was just reflecting on some things and realized that my ADHD has actually been useful at different points in my life and not always a bad thing. | 2021-12-19T17:09:52.000Z | rk0zjv | 4 | 7 | ADHD | Sometimes I’m grateful for my ADHD | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0zjv/sometimes_im_grateful_for_my_adhd/ |
Such-Pangolin-6355 | All my life I've had to deal with getting called "talkative" by friends, family, and acquaintances. That did a number on my self-esteem and ability to interact. Afraid I'd start going on like a Ferrari without brakes, I avoided talking in public, such that people thought me rude.
These days I try to interact, but then it leads to me talking longer than I want. At the end, I feel drained; plus, it just compounds my time management issues.
Deep down, I'd love nothing more than to sit and let others talk. But it seems I cannot not open my mouth when I'm around people. Is this a people-pleasing trait? Has anyone here dealt with this problem before? What things did you find useful?
Thanks! | 2021-12-19T17:00:40.000Z | rk0spn | 4 | 7 | ADHD | How to stop talking in social situations? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0spn/how_to_stop_talking_in_social_situations/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T16:58:35.000Z | rk0r0t | 2 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and social difficulties | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0r0t/adhd_and_social_difficulties/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T16:57:20.000Z | rk0q6p | 14 | 8 | ADHD | Always get myself worked up and angry (20 M) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0q6p/always_get_myself_worked_up_and_angry_20_m/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T16:55:47.000Z | rk0p23 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I’m very confused. I would like some help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0p23/im_very_confused_i_would_like_some_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T16:55:41.000Z | rk0ozj | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I have lots of assignments to do but just cannot focus on them and don't know what to do | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0ozj/i_have_lots_of_assignments_to_do_but_just_cannot/ |
Abcrafttt | Does anyone else feel like their medication takes hours to kick in? I’m on Adderall 20mg IR twice a day, and I take my morning dose around 6, and my afternoon dose around noon. I don’t notice much of a difference until evening and then I’m focused and awake until 2-3am. I’m making sure I drink enough water, and my diet isn’t awful!
For what it’s worth, Walgreens gave me the generic made by Teva if that impacts anything! | 2021-12-19T16:50:05.000Z | rk0kyl | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Medication lagging? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0kyl/medication_lagging/ |
mfurb | Hey I’m a trans guy and i have always had a hard time knowing the difference between being really excited about learning something new and wanting to talk about it and mansplaining. I’m really bad at social cues and I feel like when I talk about the things I’m excited about the conversation just kinda dies afterward and I feel ashamed bc I think I’ve just been mansplaining which I don’t want to do. Can anyone help me understand the difference? | 2021-12-19T16:47:01.000Z | rk0ipc | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Mansplaining vs talking about a hyper fixation | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0ipc/mansplaining_vs_talking_about_a_hyper_fixation/ |
Mejdlen | Hi!
It´s strange... I have Add and been trying out Concerta 18mg for 2 months now... without it Im Super social, spontaneous, happy, emotions all over, and I always know how to refer or answer or lead a conversation... Im now on group therapy and the meds makes me heavy and unsocial.
Like why do you speak to me kind of heavy and strange unsocial feeling. Im not happy, Im like a stone.... with no humor... I miss laughing and I miss being spontan... I took it to feel less, cus My boyfriend is wary sick and I need something to manage it all... but now I can´t even make him happy! I use to be a singing bird, now I feel heavy and almost depressed... I have no appetite... I feel nervous and tens and not at all myself... WHY? To high dose?
The rest is working... less thoughts, clear mind...but im bored nothing is exciting not even Christmas... im thinking of canceling Xmas.. Why Bother...And that is not me!! I want a medicin that is working! But not like this! Any thoughts or experiences, side-effekts? /M | 2021-12-19T16:42:50.000Z | rk0frv | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Im Not Happy Any More...On Concerta 18mg | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0frv/im_not_happy_any_moreon_concerta_18mg/ |
tess_is_the_bes | Tl;Dr: Unable to read, and audiobooks put you to sleep? Try Graphic Audio. (Obligatory: I am not a shill, just a really big fan.)
I got a late diagnosis at 35, and it's explained a *lot*, both in my past and in my life currently. To that point, When I was younger, I absolutely *devoured* books. I'd become hyperfocused on them, and would constantly get in trouble for reading in class, despite good grades. (The latter carried on through college in some classes, but I digress.) As I got older, I found myself unable to sit down and read anymore--and I'm a person that finished what was currently out of The Wheel of Time in the span of a week.
I got a job that was a 90 minute drive, and got an Audible subscription. At first it was awesome! My favorite series are WoT and anything Cosmere, so Michael Kramer and Kate Reading will always be some of those characters for me--especially Wayne, if you're familiar.
After a while though, even audiobooks bored me/put me to sleep. And then a friend turned me on to Graphic Audio. They're audiobooks turned up to 11--fully produced audio plays with a full cast and soundtrack/foley. I was blown away--I could take in the stories that I loved again. They bill themselves as 'a movie in your mind', which isn't far off, even for folks with (at least mild) aphantasia. They're expensive, but if you can afford it, it's well worth the price, especially if you catch a sale. | 2021-12-19T16:41:50.000Z | rk0f31 | 4 | 7 | ADHD | A suggestion if you love reading, but haven't been able to since you devoured books in middle school | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0f31/a_suggestion_if_you_love_reading_but_havent_been/ |
Dylan-mayes- | [removed] | 2021-12-19T16:40:19.000Z | rk0e0c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Be careful with stimulants! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0e0c/be_careful_with_stimulants/ |
HurryAdorable1327 | Hi all,
I have two children, a six yo boy and 3 yo girl. My son has been diagnosed with adhd. We knew for awhile something was different so we were glad to get some direction.
That being said, I’m struggling with it. It’s very hard for him to sit still, he struggles at paying attention and he is incredibly hyperactive which is exhausting for us all.
Any tips for how parents have worked through this with their kids? He’s on meds but we only use them on school days. We have concerns about him not eating if we go overboard with the medication. He has shown a lot of progress since he’s been on them.
Admittedly, a lot of this is a “me” problem. I grew up in a very strict Latino household where you were expected to be tidy and reserved, so this all new to me.
Thanks | 2021-12-19T16:39:12.000Z | rk0d74 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Struggling parent of an adhd chid | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk0d74/struggling_parent_of_an_adhd_chid/ |
throwawayRA_9103 | I hate it when I get so overwhelmed by many issues or situations at once that I just don’t do anything, even trying to fix these issues, I can’t physically bring myself to do it. For example, doing laundry and replying to people while knowing that I have to study for university, I just don’t do any of these things.
I’m unmediated for now (got diagnosed but had to leave the country before getting prescribed medication for university and im working on getting it now) and it’s so exhausting plus I can’t explain it to people because they don’t understand. | 2021-12-19T16:27:50.000Z | rk050c | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Being overwhelmed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk050c/being_overwhelmed/ |
Loki_Lugnut | I don't know how else to describe it but there are some days where I'll be wondering "did I eat", but I don't have a memory of eating.
indirect memory conclusion would be if I concluded that I ate because I remember looking for my specific bowl, or I remember plugging the toaster in to make toast (without remembering that I made toast)
An evidence based conclusion would be clues that someone else could conclude that I ate, likelooking in the kitchen to see if I left my bowl to wash, or find crumbs on my t-shirt.
I'm curious if anyone else has experiences like this, and apologies for the potentially cringy terms I used! | 2021-12-19T16:27:40.000Z | rk04we | 5 | 10 | ADHD | "indirect memory conclusions" and "evidence based self conclusions" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk04we/indirect_memory_conclusions_and_evidence_based/ |
socialskills100 | It’s an ADHD sub, so I will try to make this quick and easily digestible.
In general I’ve had really bad experiences with the system. I’ve felt dismissed and waved out the door too quickly. My psychologist, M, says that I was completely right to feel that way.
My psychiatrist, B, gave me a “test” for ADHD that I brought home. While telling M this, she was constantly shaking her head and rolling her eyes (at him).
Basically the things he did wrong according to her: told me to fill out the test at home, _without_ his presence. He gave me a test for boy symptoms _not_ girl symptoms. Then said I didn’t have the “qualifications” to be diagnosed, since I couldn’t check anything off from my childhood. THEN he prescribed my meds anyway, which he can’t without giving me a diagnosis, one he never told me about.
A last thing is that doctors have refused to prescribe me any sleep meds, aside from 2mg melatonin, even when I say it doesn’t work. M let me try some 12mg that she had in her office and IT KNOCKED ME OUT! In a good way! They’re not prescribed pills.
He also wasn’t super helpful. Usually opened the door to let me leave before I had even gotten to ask any questions.
Without mentioning his name or his clinic, M asked “is it B?” And then told me if I wanted to report him, there’s a link on her website to do so.
I’m wondering what your experience has been? Especially if you’re a girl and got diagnosed late, but any experiences are appreciated. I want to take her word for it, especially because she’s so supportive.
I now assume my diagnosis is ADD (yes Reddit, we still use this diagnosis in my country, and it’s still valid). But I have no idea! I kind of want to get reevaluated by a different clinic. Thoughts? | 2021-12-19T16:25:07.000Z | rk035d | 10 | 0 | ADHD | My psychologist says I (22) should report my psychiatrist for malpractice. If you’ve been diagnosed as an adult, could you please give me your opinion? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk035d/my_psychologist_says_i_22_should_report_my/ |
Z0mbiedestroyer1234 | Got diagnosed with ADD when I was 11. Always hated taking pills and never really thought I had anything wrong with me, so I refused treatment, but looking back now I just had no idea what the actual symptoms were. Recently decided to try medication because I’m going back to school. I got prescribed adderall 5mg ir twice a day, but I have this high - spaced out type of feeling in my head that I just don’t like. Does anybody know how long till this should subside? Also this has taken away my anxiety almost completely but if I forget a meal or two my anxiety skyrockets, does anyone know the reason why that is? | 2021-12-19T16:23:19.000Z | rk01w8 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How long till side effects subside? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk01w8/how_long_till_side_effects_subside/ |
chicken_vevo | [removed] | 2021-12-19T16:21:12.000Z | rk00gv | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Still experiencing euphoria + appetite issues 10 months later. Is my dose too high? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rk00gv/still_experiencing_euphoria_appetite_issues_10/ |
joliver5 | So basically the title. I need to learn for college or otherwise my chances for passing my finals are lower and I don't have that much time left.
But I just can't do it. I can't make my brain think even one complex thought or try to learn something new, I just can't.
And it's not like I work nonstop, I take breaks 2 times a week, but today I should study. But even with my meds, I can't.
I've been taking strattera since a couple of months but it doesn't look like the meds do anything. It feels just as impossible as before.
I learned in therapy that I shouldn't beat myself up over not beibg able to learn/etc., but it's really hard not to. I'm trying my best.
So should I let it be for today? Doesn't really feel like a choice. I want to do whats healthy for me but on the other side I don't want to give up. What do I do? | 2021-12-19T16:18:26.000Z | rjzyij | 8 | 23 | ADHD | Is it selfcare to rest when I feel bad and can't bring myself to do something? Or am I giving up? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzyij/is_it_selfcare_to_rest_when_i_feel_bad_and_cant/ |
ashambels | I am fairly new to ADHD having been diagnosed when my 7yo was. I am guilty of all of these thoughts myself. For background my dad, while clearly having inattentive / hyperactive ADHD, refused to believe that there was any such thing as mental illness or disability. He pretty much dismissed me as a disappointment until I managed to brute-force myself into adulthood. He thought I was lazy. Smart enough (kinda) but just lazy. What else you got ? | 2021-12-19T16:16:28.000Z | rjzx4t | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Biggest misconceptions ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzx4t/biggest_misconceptions/ |
throwRAwhynotanyone | [removed] | 2021-12-19T16:12:42.000Z | rjzudq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question about meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzudq/question_about_meds/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T16:11:59.000Z | rjztuf | 2 | 8 | ADHD | Worried I’ll be alone forever? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjztuf/worried_ill_be_alone_forever/ |
TheCatCovenantDude | When you were diagnosed what did the process look like for you?
For anyone who has done ADHD testing recently; how long was the overall process?
Backstory: So I (25m) have been going to a psychiatrist to try and finally get diagnosed with ADHD. I've struggled with ADHD adjacent symptoms my whole life (working memory issues, losing things constantly, difficulty with regulating attention, impulsivity, etc.) I haven't sought out a diagnosis this far because I didn't think my experience was any different than anyone else's. As an adult I've noticed that these struggles, while relatable, don't seem to be the same thing that other people around me struggle with, and have had an increasing level of impact on my daily life. The increased level of impact has motivated me to seek out psychiatric help and seek a diagnosis to potentially begin medication to help me manage where my coping strategies have begun to fall short.
During my first appointment with the psychiatrist we went over treatment goals and other mental health issues. I told him that I was wanting to figure out if my struggles are caused by ADHD so that we could more effectively talk about strategies for managing these symptoms. He asked me if I was wanting to begin medication and I said I wouldn't be opposed to medication, but medication isn't my primary motivator; I'm wanting to do whatever works best to help solve my symptoms.
Sorry if the backstory is a bit rambling; I just wanted to share a bit about my experience in case someone was curious as to why I'm asking or where I am in my journey. | 2021-12-19T16:11:57.000Z | rjzttb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have a few questions about diagnosis. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzttb/i_have_a_few_questions_about_diagnosis/ |
momlady76 | So I decided to do bodybuilding because new shiny thing. Plus I'm 45 and I'll start losing muscle tone as I age and hormones and menopause related blah blah blah.
I've been pleasantly surprised through this entire journey.
I love it. It's a massive endorphin and serotonin boost, the results are easily measurable and I'm progressing enough to keep me engaged. The best thing is how I feel after a workout. It makes my entire day flow better.
It's been a year, a full YEAR!?!? and I've been faithfully steady. I think it's because I'm doing a strength focus and each set is short and on full power. I'm not bored doing 30 reps. Yawn. I hit the heaviest thing I can pick up and max out. If I can curl more than 15 times I increase weight.
I started curling 10 lbs and now I can curl 25lbs.
If you're looking for a powerful endorphin and serotonin boost with minimal equipment and time maybe look into strength training. You can do it with bodyweight, barbells, and a chair.
Whatever you decide to do I wish you all success and happiness. | 2021-12-19T16:05:25.000Z | rjzp9u | 19 | 68 | ADHD | Bodybuilding helps more than I anticipated | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzp9u/bodybuilding_helps_more_than_i_anticipated/ |
kickassdonkey | Hi, I was diagnosed with ADHD last year (at 32!) and I started off by taking Vyvanse 10mg and titrating up to 50mg which I have been taking for 6 weeks now. The changes were definitely noticeable right from the start and I could immediately focus more and get more done. It has also really helped my mood. I had tried Lexipro 10mg before and it did nothing for me.
However, I am experiencing side effects such as irritability (especially for the first 2-3 hours after taking it) and inability to sleep (I could take afternoon naps before, but after starting Vyvanse, I find it hard/impossible to nap even when I'm sure tired). I also used to drink a lot of coffee but I cut that since it seems to have some negative interactions with Vyvanse.
So I was wondering if 1) others had seen these side effects and been able to overcome them somehow and 2) if people who did experience this were able to switch to another medication that worked, without these side effects. Of course, I am not looking for medical advice but unfortunately, my doctor doesn't know much about ADHD (apart from prescribe this for it!) and I'm not in a position to switch doctors either. But If I can get other people's experiences, I can bring those up with her and see if that might be something I could try. But she is open to me trying different meds to see if they work better but I'm not sure which ones might make sense to try. Thank you! | 2021-12-19T16:00:06.000Z | rjzl7s | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Suggestions for dealing with Vyvanse 50mg side effects? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzl7s/suggestions_for_dealing_with_vyvanse_50mg_side/ |
Hot_Requirement_3578 | this is mostly a rant, but i would like the opinion of others that may have gone through the same thing, and should i see a doctor? or am i really just lazy? i am a second year student at a state university and i am about to flunk out. i was a straight A student throughout high school and never had issues with anything. ever. these past few semesters have been hard for me and i chalked it up to “oh college is hard, it’s not like high school” but everyone seemed to adjust well by this point. except for me. i can never get myself up to complete a school assignment, focusing on a lecture is insanely difficult, even reading a paragraph is hard. all the words seem to squish together and make nothing. my normal everyday life has also been frustrating, i can’t even focus long enough during a conversation and my short term memory is awful. i sat down and talked to a friend, who is by no means a doctor but is studying disorders of the brain, and they told me that i should probably get screened for ADD/ADHD. i’ve not been officially diagnosed, mostly because my parents don’t believe in illnesses/disorders that aren’t physical, but i’ve recently had my suspicions that i may have ADD. i absolutely hate self diagnosing but it makes sense to me and would explain a lot. i do plan on seeing a doctor pretty soon. i brought it up to my parents to see if they could help but they ignored me and assumed that i was doing bad in school because i didn’t care. i’d like to care about my school and do my work, but it feels like it’s almost impossible.
edit: i remembered that i always buy a planner at the beginning of each school year so i don’t forget to do my assignments— then end up forgetting to fill out the journal heh | 2021-12-19T15:59:31.000Z | rjzks2 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | i’m confused? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzks2/im_confused/ |
peatpots | bit of backstory on me:
so basically i've been struggling with adhd for a very long time but i am unfortunately undiagnosed since i don't have a lot of money. i was doing okay for the most part but because of a certain medication that i take, which i don't feel comfortable disclosing, my adhd has gotten exponentially worse. i had even taken an assessment (by @the_mini_adhd_coach on instagram) before staring the medication and my overview went from mild inattentive symptoms to severe inattentive and hyperactive symptoms. i cannot function at all. the simplest things are extremely hard for me to do, for this reason i failed a bunch of classes in high school, i'm not in college because i know i would only do worse, and why i recently quit my fast food job because it was extremely overwhelming and i basically didn't exist outside of work hours (basically just sleeping/staring at a wall the whole time i'm not working)
i'm so tired of not being in control of my life. i've been trying to find a psychiatrist that could help me out but the ones in my city only treat kids or are too expensive. i had emailed one about two weeks ago and she responded with "sorry but we can't help with adult adhd" despite her website advertising it!
i'm exhausted. i don't think i can get very far without medication.
getting straight to the point:
anybody got any telehealth recommendations (in the u.s.)? just anything that could get me the help that i need. i'm sure you guys already know how non adhd friendly this whole process is.
and any other advice you'd want to give me is always welcomed, i'm recently trying to break down my tasks into smaller steps and it seems to be helping a little bit. | 2021-12-19T15:57:56.000Z | rjzjmd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | telehealth recommendations for diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzjmd/telehealth_recommendations_for_diagnosis/ |
never___nude | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:56:44.000Z | rjzitx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’ve been wrapping Christmas presents for weeks without tags and now I can’t remember what they are. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzitx/ive_been_wrapping_christmas_presents_for_weeks/ |
Deekinz123 | I am a 19 year old male and have recently been diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor has suggested that he would like to prescribe me with Dexamfetamine. I have done research about it and I know that there are some side effects. But does anyone know how severe or common these side effects actually are? I have been my whole life up to now with no medication and it’s been a struggle a lot of the time, especially in school and work. But I’ve gone come this far without medication so would it be worth it to try and if I get the side effects will the medication still be worth taking if it helps me? | 2021-12-19T15:55:35.000Z | rjzi10 | 26 | 3 | ADHD | Dexamfetamine question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzi10/dexamfetamine_question/ |
guesswhat-notanotter | Hi, 21m and diagnosed with ADHD for 3 years now! This sub has been the greatest help and I wanted to share some experiences I’ve had and was curious what everyone else was like!
Ever since I first started taking concerta I noticed that occasionally I’ll have trouble keeping an erection, wether due to anxiety from the stimulant or the actual changes to my blood flow. I’ll still be turned on and everything and actually I’ve noticed that I’m a lot more physically sensitive when I’m on the medication and not last as long. This isn’t inherently a bad thing as I’ve communicated it with my partner and worked things out, but I’ve noticed it’s not only when I’m with my partner but even when I masterbate. Does anyone have similar experiences or even workarounds? It’s occasionally a mood killer for myself and planning my medication around sexy time isn’t so fun haha!
Sorry mods if this is too explicit! 😅 | 2021-12-19T15:52:07.000Z | rjzfoj | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta and Sex | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzfoj/concerta_and_sex/ |
Z0mbiedestroyer1234 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:49:37.000Z | rjzdwy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How long till these side effects subside ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzdwy/how_long_till_these_side_effects_subside/ |
tiafafu | I have long term memory issues (along with the common short term memory issues that seems to be most common with ADHD). I feel like that at least a part of it (if not most) is due to just not putting it in the right part of my brain in the first place.
When I was in college (I have an associates and I was terrible with homework assignments but usually loved going to class) I was incredible at studying right before a test and aceing it. But ask me to repeat what I learned a month later and I have no idea. Ive had favorite tv shows that I watched and come back to a year later and rewatch and while I would have a feeling of familiarity with the episodes I would forget most details. It was like rewatching it new all over again. I feel like this has improved a little bit over the last few years, but it's still a thing.
Worst of all though is just forgetting actual experiences, even if amazingly fun at the time, or things that people tell me (when it comes to my spouse this causes big issues, I've forgotten many things we have done together or stories told to me that were important). If I'm actually focused (I've become better at realizing when my brain goes elsewhere and snapping it back) I can recant stuff later that day or maybe the next day, but the further out it goes a very very rapid decline in the likely hood that I will remember anything.
I have a job which requires some training and a certification and things that I do not encounter semi-regularly I will forget how to do. But also certain random points from my training I will never forget. This is actually a thing for me, my brain will latch onto certain specific details in general that I will never forget but I'll forget a lot outside of those very specific details.
Right now I'm being trialed in a bunch of medications. This is the first person Ive ever seen that has taken my ADHD seriously. The cocktail I am on (which includes Concerta as my stimulant) seems to help a little bit, especially in regards to my right now focus, but it certainly doesn't seem to be life changing and my long term memory doesn't seem to have changed with it either.
Any and all advice and thoughts/comments appreciated. Thanks! | 2021-12-19T15:48:25.000Z | rjzd1c | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Long term memory issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzd1c/long_term_memory_issues/ |
radruben | Okay so lucky me, I finally got prescribed Vyvanse yesterday (10mg) and it felt god damn amazing. I could feel my brain fog gradually clearing, and for about 8 hours I felt like I could get anything done if I put my mind to it. But for some reason, while waiting for it to work its magic the first day, I started to giggle uncontrollably. I didn't force it or anything, it just kind of wormed its way out of me. They were fairly short, but they would keep happening every other 15 seconds, and this lasted for about 3 minutes. Soon after it was done, I started to very clearly feel the effects. I wondered if the same thing would happen today, and sure enough, it did. I'm 16 years old for reference.
I'm not complaining about this; if anything, it helps to let me know when it starts to take effect. But is this actually a result of the meds? Has anyone else experienced this with Vyvanse? | 2021-12-19T15:45:00.000Z | rjzaog | 10 | 12 | ADHD | Start laughing when Vyvanse (seemingly) kicks in | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjzaog/start_laughing_when_vyvanse_seemingly_kicks_in/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:43:13.000Z | rjz9eu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dexamfetamine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz9eu/dexamfetamine/ |
unnecessary0001 | basically what the title says. I have an exam in 12 hours and it's 10in the night and I've barely started anything. I'm so scared I'm gonna flunk this one and fuck up my future. it's like I've given up and do not give a shit anymore. my anxiety has been going crazy and my hands are shaking and my thoughts are coming and going too fast for me to even concentrate. the test is for 70 marks but my executive dysfunction is so bad it's not letting me start. however, this hasn't stopped me from having a literal fucking panic attack about this. idk what is wrong with me and feel like an absolute fucking failure in life. why is it so hard for me to get started? why is it so difficult and so fucking draining?
none of my friends understands me when I say "I cannot work like you guys" it's always me being lazy. what if I am lazy and just making up excuses for my laziness. my thoughts are all over the fucking place.
PS: sorry for the swearing but I typed out what came to my mind and I cuss like a sailor. | 2021-12-19T15:39:33.000Z | rjz6jr | 7 | 29 | ADHD | I have an important exam in 12 hours and I haven't even started studying | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz6jr/i_have_an_important_exam_in_12_hours_and_i_havent/ |
kortness | Hi! I was recently prescribed 10mg Adderall XR 1x a day. I feel calm, like my thoughts were manageable and everything was super slow riding which was great. However, I’m unable to sleep at a decent time, even though I took the medication 14+ hours before bed. Im wondering if anyone thinks that changing to the immediate release would help this issue.
If so, I’m wondering what dosage I should ask for. The way I understand that the 10mg XR works is that 5 mg are release immediately and 5 more are released later. The reason for such a low dosage is that my doctor is worried about me losing weight, but I’ve experienced very little appetite suppression so far. I still get hungry and eat.
I really think that the appropriate dosage would be around 7.5mg once a day, as I loved how the 10mg XR made me feel, but I think there’s a small amount that I could still improve with a slightly higher dosage. I’m more worried about being able to focus and such in the mornings, so I’m not concerned about a 1x a day dosage and it wearing off in the evening, as I would much prefer to be able to sleep.
I’ve also read that 7.5mg IR is a difficult prescription to get filled as it’s such an odd dosage. Would it be possible to ask for a prescription of 15mg in a 15 quantity so that I could split it, or do i have to be prescribed a quantity of at least 30?
Anyway, this is what I’ve gathered from research and reading about other people’s experience and was wondering if anyone with more experience could tell me if this is a good plan. | 2021-12-19T15:39:07.000Z | rjz68k | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Should I switch my medication from XR to IR? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz68k/should_i_switch_my_medication_from_xr_to_ir/ |
Johalak | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:38:40.000Z | rjz5xa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Time moving faster Adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz5xa/time_moving_faster_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:35:57.000Z | rjz42c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz42c/anybody_else/ |
iDidntThinkiWasGonna | So this is weird. I just started 10mg Strattera last night (my psychiatrist told me to take it before bed), and I had the worst sleep ever. I kept waking up in the middle of the night feeling really weird and like half-asleep and I was struggling to go back to sleep every time I woke up.
But when my alarm went off this morning, I felt very well-rested. I didn't even hit the snooze button, which I normally do. I'm normally very tired and slow in the morning but I feel great right now.
Is this normal? Is this healthy? I mean I feel fine but I know I definitely didn't get enough sleep last night. | 2021-12-19T15:35:34.000Z | rjz3rf | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Strattera... affected my sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz3rf/strattera_affected_my_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:33:37.000Z | rjz2gi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I finish my assignment in 20 hours? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjz2gi/how_do_i_finish_my_assignment_in_20_hours/ |
oshincamus | Hey I’ve been on clonidine for about five days and I honestly feel terrible. First I’m absoloutley freezing, kinda moody/crying a lot (also withdrawing from an anti d so that effect could be that), but since I started taking clonidine I’ve been sooooo tired which is helping the adhd as I’m not focusing on stuff and staring at stuff to do for six hours in a row or being on my phone for hours and hours hyper focusing but I’m not actually getting anything at all done because I just feel so spaced out which is annoying. It’s as if nothing matters and all I wanna do is sleep. Best I can describe it is when I had ketamine years ago, just feel not really here, sleepy, can’t focus at all, slurry words. Worst dry mouth ever too. Anyone else had these effects? | 2021-12-19T15:30:24.000Z | rjyzvl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Clonidine side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyzvl/clonidine_side_effects/ |
Ok-Sympathy7006 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:25:23.000Z | rjywfo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 3 year old | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjywfo/3_year_old/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:24:45.000Z | rjyvz0 | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Any tips to be happy ?(please read) | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyvz0/any_tips_to_be_happy_please_read/ |
ashambels | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:09:28.000Z | rjyldv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Biggest Misconceptions ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyldv/biggest_misconceptions/ |
ashambels | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:02:53.000Z | rjyh0a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Biggest Misconceptions ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyh0a/biggest_misconceptions/ |
ashambels | [removed] | 2021-12-19T15:01:20.000Z | rjyfvo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Boggest Misconceptions about ADHD ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyfvo/boggest_misconceptions_about_adhd/ |
moveinslowmo | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:57:17.000Z | rjyctd | 3 | 1 | ADHD | New to medication, need help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyctd/new_to_medication_need_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T14:57:10.000Z | rjycpt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | One off appointments | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjycpt/one_off_appointments/ |
userfromireland | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:53:34.000Z | rjyah6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | does anybody else swivel/spin around? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjyah6/does_anybody_else_swivelspin_around/ |
daily_cup |
What do you guys do after work?
Like I have so many hobbies but it’s never the right mood or I’m too tired to think about it and I just wanna relax so I end up on Netflix or YouTube. But like it’s the same crap everyday I never do anything else. The little energy I have will be spent making dinner and that’s even if I make something.
So boring and bored wanna know how you guys spend your free time. Are you like me? | 2021-12-19T14:53:07.000Z | rjya65 | 15 | 6 | ADHD | Genuine question how do you spend your evenings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjya65/genuine_question_how_do_you_spend_your_evenings/ |
youtubehistorian | I \[20F\] was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago. My parents still don't believe me, which has been difficult.
I'm the oldest of five in a not-great household. I was abused/neglected and in retrospect I can see that every time I was abused, it was a result of my undiagnosed ADHD. I would get berated for losing/forgetting things and when I would explain that I couldn't remember, I was just told I was lying to get out of trouble. There are so many instances I could go into, but it doesn't lessen the pain of this. I was so confused, lost, and scared growing up. I didn't know why I was "like this", and because I was considered mature for my age and good at school, no one noticed. I feel so hurt and betrayed by my family not doing anything, they very obviously knew that something was wrong.
I would really love some advice on how to cope with this. I know that there is nothing I can do to change the past, but it still affects me so heavily. I just started reading *The Body Keeps Score*, and I've heard that it is a useful read. Let me know if there are any other books/resources I could be using. Thank you all <3
**TL;DR** I was abused throughout my childhood due to behaviours related to undiagnosed ADHD and am struggling to cope with the past. | 2021-12-19T14:51:25.000Z | rjy8zi | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Growing up with undiagnosed ADHD has deeply affected me | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy8zi/growing_up_with_undiagnosed_adhd_has_deeply/ |
userfromireland | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:51:13.000Z | rjy8u5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody else like swivel,spin around stuff? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy8u5/does_anybody_else_like_swivelspin_around_stuff/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T14:49:19.000Z | rjy7h5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I've been on meds for couple of months now. Is life really this much easier for NT people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy7h5/ive_been_on_meds_for_couple_of_months_now_is_life/ |
tiptapbonkbonk | Hi all, I have a quick question regarding Concerta and aging.
I recently started on my first prescription (18mg), but have read that some ADHD medications like Adderall (since it contains amphetamine salts) can cause premature skin aging & wrinkles.
Does Concerta cause premature aging? I know it’s not like Adderall and instead is a brand name for methylphenidate, but I’ve tried doing some research online and haven’t been able to find any results regarding Concerta and aging and/or wrinkles.
Any advice or answers would be greatly appreciated. | 2021-12-19T14:46:10.000Z | rjy5fs | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Concerta and Skin? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy5fs/concerta_and_skin/ |
BOREDAF5199 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:42:55.000Z | rjy3c4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | BRO I DON'T FEEL SO GUD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy3c4/bro_i_dont_feel_so_gud/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:39:30.000Z | rjy0wo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Genuine question how do you spend your evenings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjy0wo/genuine_question_how_do_you_spend_your_evenings/ |
PikpikTurnip | I'm 28 and I've had fucking ***years***, almost decade***s*** robbed from me due to this condition. My grandparents never got to see me make something of myself because I've been so held back by this fucking condition. They died not knowing if I'd be okay, they died not able to be proud of what I'd accomplished, because I haven't accomplished anything yet. It also doesn't help that I'm negatively impacting my father because of my difficulties. I'm so scared the extra stress is going to kill him. I hate this shit.
P.S. Yes, I am getting treatment. It is not specifically ADHD treatment because I have no income or money and I live in America so lol flounder you little shit, the powers that be don't care about you. Current treatment is slow at best and ineffectual at worst. Meds aren't a cure-all and sometimes don't even really help. To understate things; this sucks. | 2021-12-19T14:33:13.000Z | rjxww2 | 6 | 5 | ADHD | Feels like a god-damned curse. | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxww2/feels_like_a_goddamned_curse/ |
CreatureWarrior | I have personally found it weirdly helpful. It feels like everyday, my mind gets more foggy and my mind races a little faster. But after like 10-15mins of meditating, it feels like I can think straight for a little while. It definitely doesn't last all day for me and that 10mins can feel like absolute torture sometimes but it definitely has helped a little. I do feel like that also has to do with the fact that I'm primarily inattentive so I don't suffer from the hyper side of things which could definitely make meditating harder
So, I'm curious about your experiences. Have you tried? If yes, how did it affect you? | 2021-12-19T14:27:17.000Z | rjxso3 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How many of you have tried meditating (mindfulness)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxso3/how_many_of_you_have_tried_meditating_mindfulness/ |
superduperale | I really struggle with air traveling, I feel extremely overloaded and overwhelmed since the moment I buy the tickets, when I'm always overwhelmed with the many steps in buying, the dates, not messing the info, the bags, and so on.
Then I struggle to make my luggage, choosing the clothes, not forgetting anything, the weight, etc.
Then the worst part: getting to the airport. Either arriving extremely early or stressing myself out running to get to the airport in time. The far worst is that I'm unable to do literally anything else the day I travel, like can't make myself to rest, eat and even going to the bathroom (I always tell myself I'll do all of that once arrived, like if my body didn't literally need to do those thing anyways).
And then obsessively checking I don't leave anything in the plane, stressing about how to take the bus until I give up and pay for an overpriced taxi (this has happened so many times, and I still try to plan taking a cheap transport at the airport and failing, always).
Finally being unable to take my things out the bags so leaving it somewhere in the floor for days while feeling miserable about it.. ugh.
Do you guys struggle as much? I'd deeply appreciate any tips for making any of the above steps more bearable. | 2021-12-19T14:24:20.000Z | rjxqw4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you survive air traveling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxqw4/how_do_you_survive_air_traveling/ |
dirtyburger123 | So I (32m) have been struggling as far back as I can remember. Was diagnosed adhd at 14 and put on concerta (can't remember the dose) for many years. By 19, I was starting tonhave issues with major depression and anxiety. I did fairly well in high school, but only after being put in a highly structured boarding school. My psych at the time thought that the stimulant adhd may have triggered the anxiety and depression. I was also experiencing some symptoms of panic disorder.
Fast forward to adulthood and I am struggling to function. I have been steadily depressed and anxious since 2008 with a slight remission between 2014 and August 2021. But I have been extremely low functioning. I havent been able to hold down a job and this has caused my family financial hardship, for which I am deeply depressed. I thoroughly hate myself and feel like a complete failure and burden on my fanily. I have a really hard time focusing and am highly addicted to my phone.
All this is to say, I am sure much of this is rooted in untreated adhd. I was put on Wellbutrin about 2 months ago but it doesn't seem to be doing anything for my focus, depression or energy. I am just scared to go back on adhd meds, but feel like I have nothing to offer society and my family at this point. I feel so lost and honestly wish I could just pull the trigger and end my life, but this is not an option (right now).
Sorry for the semi-incoherent ramble. Hopefully someone can offer some support. Thanks. | 2021-12-19T14:16:37.000Z | rjxls9 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Please stick with me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxls9/please_stick_with_me/ |
This_is_Thomas | I've finally gotten my diagnosis and I'm taking medication and OH MY GOD. Middle school was hell, high school has been hell, work has been hell, but finally I have feel like I have some kind of control over my body. I'm not just going through the motions, doing whatever will get me the most dopamine anymore. I feel like I have some kind of control and clarity for the first time. Im actually feeling excited about my future now! I'm going to get back into hobbies that I've long since abandoned, I'm going to actually finish homework, I'm going to actually give my girlfriend the time and attention she deserves, I'm going to do whatever I want to do because I actually feel like I am behind the wheel! I wasnt expecting this huge of a difference, I'm so incredibly happy. | 2021-12-19T14:15:28.000Z | rjxkz8 | 4 | 15 | ADHD | I'm so happy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxkz8/im_so_happy/ |
Aalynia | Hi guys,
My 8 year old has ADHD-C, and there’s something that has been sitting on my mind for a bit.
Do you guys struggle with saying the wrong words when speaking?
So for example, my son will say “It pays for” instead of “It costs,” or he will say “my students” instead of “my friends.”
If this happens to you, has anything helped? I always tell him to take a breath and slow down. I find it happens more with speech than writing. He takes drug holidays on the weekends, so I honestly don’t often get to see how his meds improve him at home.
He has had speech delays so I’m wondering if this is more an ADHD thing or speech thing.
Thoughts? Anything that has helped? Thanks! | 2021-12-19T14:15:02.000Z | rjxkna | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Using the wrong words when speaking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxkna/using_the_wrong_words_when_speaking/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T14:13:20.000Z | rjxjmk | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Is my psychiatrist bullshitting me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxjmk/is_my_psychiatrist_bullshitting_me/ |
Usual-Reply6223 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:12:17.000Z | rjxiz7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question for people on Adderall XR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxiz7/question_for_people_on_adderall_xr/ |
Thisisalldreamy | Hi all,
Title sums it up but for context I started Elvanse (referred to as Vyvanse a lot here but mines a different brand same chemical) about a week ago and I was given 28 doses (at 30mg) which I intend to take all of. However, this is my first medication (diagnosed at 20 lol) and the side effects are worse than I expected. For example, I have been getting little to no sleep basically every night I've been taking them, no matter how early in the morning I get up to take them. I also have been sweating a lot and I was already pretty sweaty anyways so it's quite off-putting. It has been helping with my concentration however and so I just wanted to ask others, how do you think you would be able to tell if it wasn't worth it.? The fact I'm on the fence is a little disconcerting to me as I'm used to hearing people be really surprised and happy when they get on ADHD medication specifically. In put from your own experience is great even though I know it won't necessarily relate to me specifically because I'm just wondering what others thought about. Thanks!
Edit: Thanks for all the advice everyone! I really appreciate it. I am definitely going to talk to my doctor about it it’s just that I am having to see him privately (in the UK and didn’t want to have to wait 2 years on a waiting list because I’ll have left uni by then) and so I am trying to keep appointments to a minimum as they are quite expensive. And as a note to everyone recommending a lower dose I am on the minimum dose currently (technically they do have 20mg versions but those are distinctly used in children). | 2021-12-19T14:09:47.000Z | rjxhfm | 15 | 7 | ADHD | What would be a medication dealbreaker for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxhfm/what_would_be_a_medication_dealbreaker_for_you/ |
Lucasjd96 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T14:07:00.000Z | rjxfqc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (M25) Just been diagnosed with ADHD….. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxfqc/m25_just_been_diagnosed_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T14:06:30.000Z | rjxfer | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Do I tel my dad I think he may have ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjxfer/do_i_tel_my_dad_i_think_he_may_have_adhd/ |
explorer_of_the_web | The last 2 months were dark psychologically,and i really felt like shit.I was constantly anxious,felt pressured from a lot of stuff and had developed a lot of bad habbits,but through some planning(very easy and general,not difficult stuff),i managed to start feeling good again,and getting my life back in track.My advice is;find a thing you like doing and can do for extended periods of time(for me it is running),and do more of it.Getting satisfaction from achieving to do this thing will improve your overall mental state(at least it did for me).Furthermore,set some goals that arent stressful and slowly work towards them.For example i said ok i need to get a drivers licence.I slowly worked towards this goal,by trying to realise i want to do this for myself and not because someone else is forcing me.Have faith in your skills,be ok with your flaws cause we all have some,and slowly but surely everything is going to get better. | 2021-12-19T13:57:12.000Z | rjx93v | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Im finaly feeling better | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx93v/im_finaly_feeling_better/ |
figandolivetrees | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:55:47.000Z | rjx8bo | 291 | 2,112 | ADHD | Does ADHD make you live in your head? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx8bo/does_adhd_make_you_live_in_your_head/ |
lyrthz | Well, I stopped taking my meds (30mg Ritalin per day) by myself after 2 months because I feel like I am simulating. And I can still do stuff sometimes and sometimes on meds I also didn't do shit. It's absolutely random. I think it's just actually me being lazy and I hate myself so much for it.
(Also my therapist said I might not even have depression, it's just the voices of my parents dragging me down (he said I have BPD). That adds to the simulating thing too.) | 2021-12-19T13:53:56.000Z | rjx782 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I think I don't have ADD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx782/i_think_i_dont_have_add/ |
xxibeeinwonderlandxx | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:52:31.000Z | rjx6ee | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Too much ritalin? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx6ee/too_much_ritalin/ |
FizziiPopX | Okay so I've got ADHD and I've heard stories about people experimenting with ADHD meds only to figure out they've got ADHD (obviously I don't support this and actively discourage that kinda behaviour), and I can't quite wrap my head around it. I'm on Concerta atm (new/low dosage so I'm yet to feel anything from it, physical or mental) but it's made me curious - how do people know what is and isn't ADHD symptoms being alleviated? There's not a lot of stuff online on the differences and disparities so I'd be really curious to know! | 2021-12-19T13:47:27.000Z | rjx392 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | What are the differences between a neurotypical person and an ADHD person taking ritalin (or other stimulant) medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx392/what_are_the_differences_between_a_neurotypical/ |
Jaymundo_ | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:43:35.000Z | rjx0zz | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How to go about talking to doctor about possibility of having booster dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjx0zz/how_to_go_about_talking_to_doctor_about/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T13:40:24.000Z | rjwyxc | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Why don’t I ever have cash? I lose it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwyxc/why_dont_i_ever_have_cash_i_lose_it/ |
apatheticbastrd | So I(25f) have recently been diagnosed with adhd, and been given Strattera/zoloft as a starting point. Within the past month of being on my medication, I've realized how much better my life can be with just a couple doses of medication.
I always felt like something was "off" about me, but I didn't know what. I was also really bad at explaining my struggles to other people. I was always told "that's normal" or "sounds lazy" when I tried to talk to others about it. It wasn't until after I met my ADHD bf(26m) that I started putting the pieces together. I knew ADHD was a thing, but was always told it was a thing in young boys; I didn't know it was a lifelong thing or that it could affect females as well. My bf would talk about his struggles and I was so confused, like "dude, that's everybody" and "I can't believe you take medication for that, that's just how all brains work." I completely believed that that's how all brains worked, because that's how my brain worked. Somehow I felt like something was "wrong" with my brain, but was also convinced I was just looking for an excuse- I was in so much denial. As time went on he eventually told me he thinks I may struggle with ADHD as well, and after some mild research, all the dots connected. I was so ignorant to the one thing that described everything I struggled with. The time blindness, the constant reminders, the excess anxiety, everything that I've been noticing for years finally had a name. Yet the denial continued for another 6months. I finally made an appointment with a neuropsych and within the first 2 visits, they told me I had ADHD and started me on medication.
Thankfully I'm still pretty young, but at the same time I struggle with feeling like I could have done so much better if I has just KNOWN. If I had been able to have help this entire time, where would I be right now? I keep reminding myself that life is a learning journey, and this is part of it; but it still nags me a lot. I'm still not where I want to be yet, but it's still a vast improvement from where I started regardless. | 2021-12-19T13:40:21.000Z | rjwyvq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I was in denial for so long | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwyvq/i_was_in_denial_for_so_long/ |
rfroio | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:34:04.000Z | rjwv3m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why don’t I ever have cash? I lose it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwv3m/why_dont_i_ever_have_cash_i_lose_it/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T13:33:17.000Z | rjwuo3 | 9 | 4 | ADHD | Question about dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwuo3/question_about_dose/ |
jammisod | I love having things in piles, i see everhthing that's there and its easy to grab, however this is unpleasant to my family so i tried out boxes, some even clear containers. My mum thinks it looks silly and awful but when i put stuff in drawers they're not in arms reach+i cant see them so i either forget about them or avoid using them.
My dad even specifically ordered a ton of drawers/dressers for me so i can put my stuff away, when i did I ended up not doing anything art related for months and also missed some meds.
So, what other solutions are there? I obviously need to overcome it as I dont think my uni dorm mates would be too happy living in my box fort and my parents constantly keep the idea of "no one will want to marry a messy, lazy woman" over my head. | 2021-12-19T13:30:32.000Z | rjwsu7 | 12 | 4 | ADHD | How to organise without piles or boxes? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwsu7/how_to_organise_without_piles_or_boxes/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T13:27:27.000Z | rjwqxs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (Might be a sensitive topic!) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwqxs/might_be_a_sensitive_topic/ |
xxibeeinwonderlandxx | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:25:55.000Z | rjwq24 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When to lower ritalin dosage | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwq24/when_to_lower_ritalin_dosage/ |
Walt_the_Wanderer | Why do I feel like I can only focus (not too well, as I'm unmedicated, but still) on the things that make me happy and not on others?
I mean, ADHD should leave you unable to focus too well on everything, right? So why the do I get hyperfocus when I like an activity?
\*Note, I know ADHD gives people hyperfocus moments, but what I'm asking is, why do they come up only when I like an activity? That's weird. By logic, Hyperfocus should be random if ADHD is a disorder, not behaving in a preferential way. | 2021-12-19T13:18:36.000Z | rjwll6 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Preferential attention? Is that a thing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwll6/preferential_attention_is_that_a_thing/ |
Squall0123 | Got some examples, I'm not sure if it's me being lazy or not.
1. Got up to make myself some food at my brothers apartment, pull out the ingredients realise there's no bowel for me to put the food in. Dishwasher is full and needs to be turned on, never used his dishwasher, instead of figuring it out I close it and don't eat that day.
2. Spilt some shredded cheese on the floor, didn't know how to effectively clean it up, didn't want to use my hands, left it there for two days just staring at it every day getting frustrated, my mum comes over probably once a week to say hi and cook me something (Italian family) she cleaned it.
3. Stuffed up getting my sheets on correctly the first time, slept on bed with no sheets for a week, again bailed out by mum.
4. The only way I can scratch my dopamine itch is to play video games, competitive, completionist, in the last 4 months I've spent 2000 hours playing final fantasy xiv trying to completist anything and everything that gives me the feel goods while I listen to the same song for 8-16 hours a day. I can't get my dopamine from anything else, even from people or sex, it's boring to me at the moment. So I do everything I can to keep me in my chair so I can get the dopamine my brain says I need.
5. I can't seem to be able to do anything I've never done before, unless I can do it already in my head, my brain shuts down and I don't do it. An example of this was my girlfriend asked me to go to the supermarket to get meat so she could cook dinner. When I pulled up at the supermarket I couldn't map out in my mind where I needed to go to get the meat or to know which meat was the right meat and after 5 minutes of paralysis I drove back to her place with nothing.
6. I thought of an idea for a business, followed it through as far as I could take it, got to my first major roadblock which was I need a programmer, don't want to spend 3-6 years studying to gain the skills to be able to do it myself, also won't ask someone to build it for me because who am I to get someone to do something like that. Stopped pursuing it and got incredibly depressed because this has happened too many times over the last 10 years.
I understand that it makes things harder, but I'm not sure if I'm just not trying hard enough when I encounter these problems, it feels like I can't get anything done myself. | 2021-12-19T13:13:52.000Z | rjwipy | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Adhd or laziness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwipy/adhd_or_laziness/ |
KillerCider | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:11:20.000Z | rjwh48 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can ADHD affect cause me not to like certain food textures? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwh48/can_adhd_affect_cause_me_not_to_like_certain_food/ |
420_lazeit | [removed] | 2021-12-19T13:01:03.000Z | rjwaze | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Timekeeping Hack! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjwaze/timekeeping_hack/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T12:46:10.000Z | rjw2jf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Googling conversation responses 😅 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjw2jf/googling_conversation_responses/ |
SureGrowth | **THIS CONTAINS CHRISTIAN STUFF**
Edit - I strongly believe yesterday at church, during worship, God removed my depression. I feel so much better now. Thanks for all the support guys!
So my adhd has been terrible. (I forget if I was even diagnosed with adhd), but I can't seem to focus on God. I been depressed for four days like drawing doesn't appeal to me much and I am so tired of living.
I miss God and I feel like my adhd and depression is getting in the way, big time. I feel so far from Him. My heart aches. I'm a mess still. I'm gonnabsdd a therapist tomorrow, hopefully.
On a brighter note, I did shower last night. | 2021-12-19T12:39:46.000Z | rjvyxt | 30 | 16 | ADHD | Need Advice | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvyxt/need_advice/ |
ferrisr6 | [removed] | 2021-12-19T12:36:54.000Z | rjvxg9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Every post here is someone complaining about having adhd and using it as a excuse just stfu en live with it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvxg9/every_post_here_is_someone_complaining_about/ |
Suiscend | [removed] | 2021-12-19T12:36:19.000Z | rjvx62 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I start working out and being consistent? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvx62/how_do_i_start_working_out_and_being_consistent/ |
DevKnightZor | * Problem-solving/ instant dopamine by deducing why the baby is Crying (it's always for a different reason. So Exciting. Never boring)
* Baby needs entertainment = make up random songs. (which I anyway make in my head. I can now sing it aloud)
* Baby makes noise. Now I can mask my stimming of making random noises, pretending to imitate the baby
* Restless leg = automatic rocking for the baby
Jokes apart, I wanted to share solidarity with all you parents struggling to get this "parenting thing" right, with this light humour :) | 2021-12-19T12:33:32.000Z | rjvvoo | 190 | 1,879 | ADHD | Perks of being an ADHD Dad to an infant | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvvoo/perks_of_being_an_adhd_dad_to_an_infant/ |
naked-and-ashamed | [removed] | 2021-12-19T12:28:02.000Z | rjvsc3 | 3 | 13 | ADHD | First day on Ritalin | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvsc3/first_day_on_ritalin/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T12:16:22.000Z | rjvmfd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Azstarys - my experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvmfd/azstarys_my_experience/ |
michellechanphoto | I’m a 26-year-old who is smart and successful on paper but barely staying afloat mentally. I graduated with high grades from an elite liberal arts college and have run my photography business for 6 years. But behind the scenes, I’m flailing and on my last embers — I’ve been severely burning out since 2019.
While my eye for photography and people skills are great, my executive dysfunction is HORRIBLE. Coupled with my ADHD, Anxiety, and Bipolar 2 diagnoses, my business professionalism is miserable — replying to emails weeks late, losing files, editing and delivering photos way past my self-imposed deadlines…. Tbh I absolutely would never even hire myself for how unreliable I am lol. The backlash I receive (and/or imagine) from pissed clients constantly puts me into a state of anxious paralysis, further perpetuating the problem.
I’m struggling to determine my next career move. I graduated in and love Psychology (especially Asian American mental health) and have been told I’d excel in a career centered around helping or teaching people. I love learning and researching, but I’ve never done so full-time. I am a strong entrepreneur, salesperson, writer, and general hypewoman.
I know I need a career that can somewhat accommodate my executive dysfunction and need for freedom/flexibility. I like working for myself, largely because I fear disappointing a boss or manager. (Plot twist, I disappoint my clients instead.)
On one hand, I’ve always feared a 9-5 job because I oversleep often (thanks to my sleep disorder), get bored quickly, and can’t do bureaucracy or mundane tasks. On the other hand, I’m considering a career in academia/Psych research, but I hear PhD’s are grueling on mental health due to their lack of structure — which is exactly why freelance photography has wrecked me.
Is there any way to make a living while not succumbing to the demise of my neuroatypical brain? Should I stick to entrepreneurship or work for someone else?
Things I am intensely passionate about:
- traveling through nature/the outdoors
- living in rural, remote settings
- interior design and decor
- creative nonfiction writing
- event planning and promotion
- helping people find jobs and housing
- thrifting for used/free things
- building digital communities to connect people
- dogs (I want to own a rescue ranch one day)
I am at my wit’s end figuring out what to do with my life that will be both fulfilling and financially sustainable. 😭 Any ideas or advice deeply appreciated!!! | 2021-12-19T12:13:37.000Z | rjvl06 | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Help my ADHD brain pick a suitable career? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvl06/help_my_adhd_brain_pick_a_suitable_career/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-19T12:11:29.000Z | rjvju1 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I’d love to be able to rename my apps. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjvju1/id_love_to_be_able_to_rename_my_apps/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-19T12:02:02.000Z | rjver3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Googling conversation responses 😅 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rjver3/googling_conversation_responses/ |
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