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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T20:37:36.000Z | r0mmxv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is the old me still me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mmxv/is_the_old_me_still_me/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T20:35:03.000Z | r0mkyo | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Is my gaming laptop suited for college, or should I replace it with something with less distractibility? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mkyo/is_my_gaming_laptop_suited_for_college_or_should/ |
throwaway1k9sv04mx8s | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:30:46.000Z | r0mhgy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Breaking the procrastination feedback loop | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mhgy/breaking_the_procrastination_feedback_loop/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:30:39.000Z | r0mhdc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do teens do it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mhdc/how_do_teens_do_it/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T20:30:16.000Z | r0mh0i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How long should I expect Tranquilyn to take to work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mh0i/how_long_should_i_expect_tranquilyn_to_take_to/ |
Forgettheredrabbit | I started an office job a while ago and my adhd has never been worse. I have multiple days in a row where I sit at my desk and do nothing. Not because I don’t have work to do, but because I have such a hard time getting my brain to function. I barely manage to get my projects finished in time. Im considering switching my meds cause I’m taking the max dose of my current one and it isn’t working, but until then would appreciate any advice :) | 2021-11-23T20:29:00.000Z | r0mfym | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips for managing office work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mfym/any_tips_for_managing_office_work/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T20:26:13.000Z | r0mdrs | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How the fuck do I explain this shitty condition to my family? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mdrs/how_the_fuck_do_i_explain_this_shitty_condition/ |
TheSinpirer | I've struggled my whole life with a large ball of issues... binge eating, anorexia, body dysmorphia, depression, anxiety, to name the most prevalent. I've never had addiction to alcohol or abused any kind of substance (other than sugar).
I've been working at getting diagnosed for a year. Now, finally, when I have met a prescriber willing to do stimulant medication trials, I'm told the only way I can is if I'm employed or in school. This is a bit offensive to me, not having any sort of substance control issue. Luckily, I start a new job Monday, but that's not the point. I was having trouble doing my daily routine, and even staying on track with that, I hardly find it fair to make me wait until I'm working. I mean, job hunting is often times work itself, is it not? Moving along.
I am also wondering how, and if, I should give a heads up to my new boss(es) about my new medication, thus, outing my issues. Or, perhaps I explain what's going on if the medicine causes any adverse effects. I'm not sure, this is all very much weighing on my mind.
Any kind words and/or advice, would be greatly appreciated. | 2021-11-23T20:24:28.000Z | r0mcch | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Access... Denied | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mcch/access_denied/ |
Ok-Reading-8823 | Good day, everyone!
My name is Author (26M), and I was diagnosed with ADHD combined-type and Alexithymia back in April of this year (2021). I have been binging every bit of ADHD information I can sponge up, and I can't express how much I feel more sane now that I can explain all of my behaviors, mistakes, etc. I still have my issues, but I feel I am working towards management and mastery!
Just a little about my symptoms as an introduction to the community:
1. I have had 15 jobs, and I am working on my 16th (I'm an over-achiever). I either get bored of a job and leave after I feel there is nothing worth my time (boring) or I grow complacent and make mistakes, and as a result, I get terminated (which is great to talk to the in-laws about over Christmas dinner).
2. My wife (4 years married, 11 years together) will be speaking to me, and I will look her dead in the face, but I have made this great habit out of making her repeat herself, because my brain was deconstructing the Egyptian pyramids, repeating the word "sour cream" 5 times, or whistling the tune to "True Survivor" by David Hasselhoff. I care about what she has to say, but I can't always listen the first time (especially during lengthy presentations). I love my wife, and she is so smart, insightful, open-minded, compassionate, adventurous, and my best friend. So, it's been quite perplexing as to why my brain wouldn't be focused on her when she obviously deserves the spotlight.
3. Here's a list of some of my hobbies: Kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, one wheeling, snow boarding, snow shoeing, dog training, whittling (still working on this one), stone carving (still working on this one), playing guitar (still working on this one), piano (still working on this one), snorkeling, investing (still working on this one), job hunting (this is more of a poke at how reliable my job history is), running, weight training (always searching for the motivation to actually get to the gym), watching anime (friendship and magic trumps all, and that should be common knowledge), conversation (yes, it's a hobby, because I can't shut up, and I talk about everything!), and reading self-improvement books, because I could stand to be a better version of myself, everyday. I am sure I have forgotten to add some things to this list, but my memory is hardly reliable, so you get what I can afford to give. One book I have read that has helped me immensely in tackling my hobbies or chores with some effectiveness is, "The compound Effect" by Darren Hardy. This is a must read for people who lack motivation!
4. I don't empathize well, because I have trouble identifying emotions. I identify my state of being as neutral, most times, because it's easier than trying to figure out if I am sad, happy, or angry. People don't like neutral, because they associated it with me being a depressing person. (Don't you know, I'm supposed to be happy AT ALL TIMES! Talk about exhausting.) This also effects my sex life, as I maintain an extremely low sex drive. That said, I enjoy sitting shoulder-to-shoulder (not cuddling; too hot and sweaty) with my wife. She maintains a high sex drive but is not fond of just being shoulder-to-shoulder (she wants the full cuddle, and that requires a lot of commitment on my part).
5. I can be sarcastic, but I'm terrible at identifying sarcasm, itself. So, I play it safe, and I take everyone at their word until they explain that they were being sarcastic. I'm sure you can imagine how great that is for people trying to make a sarcastic quip.
6. My wife can touch me so long as she doesn't poke, slap, or punch me (in a joking manner, of course), which she is extremely expressive with her hands. So, as you can imagine, this is something we have to work on. My brain will immediately turn away from her if she pokes, slaps, or punches me. When it comes to other people, I can go up to 20 minutes thinking about how "one of the guys" put his hand on my shoulder to get my attention or gave me a friendly fist bump to the shoulder. Sometimes, I can be highly reactive with an inappropriate, "Don't f\*ckin' touch me." I'm not a violent person, and so, this sort of response is something I am working on, but at this point, it's almost second nature to get defensive. It's going to take time.
7. I'm not a germophobe, but sometimes my brain pretends to be. You see, I served in the U.S. military, and we once spent a week crawling through a swamp. Sure, it was gross and mucky, and I wanted to be anywhere else, but I didn't hang on to it, because I had plenty of distractions. That said, there are times when I will shake someone's hand, and if I have an inkling of a doubt that they were a clean individual, I can't stop thinking about how I need to wash my hands. It's not debilitating, but it can affect my focus in a conversation or performing a task as I am too distracted. Sometimes, if something comes along that strongly draws my attention, my brain will forget about it. I'm not sure if this is considered an OCD or something of the like, but my therapist hasn't made any strong comments regarding the matter, YET.
8. I love talking! I'm sure you couldn't tell, because of how short my post is, but it's my favorite thing to do. It is the hyperactive part of my ADHD. I just can't seem to shut the hell up, and when I do have to stop talking, it's almost like an itch I can't scratch. That all said with this in mind: If I am provided the proper distraction, I can be quiet as a mouse (anime binging helps). With all that inability to "shut the hell up", two-way conversations were a huge obstacle for me to overcome, and every now and then, I will still find myself dominating a conversation (take a few steps back Author. It's time to let them get a word in). Just a few books I have read that have helped me on my journey to better conversations are, "Thank You for Arguing" by Jay Heinrichs, "Thanks for the Feedback" by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone, "I Hear You" by Michael S. Sorensen, "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman (this book helps in family relationships-not just marriages), and a few others I am sure I'm forgetting.
I'm quite positive I could add more material to this list, but I am going to leave it at what is, hopefully, a digestible amount of information for the day. If you can relate to any of the above or have anything you might add about yourself, I'd love to read about your comorbidities, peccadillos, and other behavioral wonders you might live with day-to-day!
For anyone who has ADHD and wants a great resource for information on the matter, I highly suggest you check out Jessica McCabe's Youtube channel "How to ADHD"! She's easy to listen to, keeps it short (for the most part), and has done all of the research for you! Thanks for having me in the group, and I look forward to hearing about everyone! | 2021-11-23T20:23:37.000Z | r0mbol | 1 | 2 | ADHD | A Bit About Me and My ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0mbol/a_bit_about_me_and_my_adhd/ |
lil-ball-of-stress | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:20:03.000Z | r0m8qn | 29 | 24 | ADHD | Looking for an exercise accountability buddy who is also patient with ADHD tendencies. | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0m8qn/looking_for_an_exercise_accountability_buddy_who/ |
LordOfTheMemezzz | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:15:19.000Z | r0m4td | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can Concerta get me high? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0m4td/can_concerta_get_me_high/ |
aStupid_donkey | I've been trying for like a year now to buff up a bit, as I've always been rather skinny, but I can't seem to stick to any sort of workout routine. I always get distracted, forget about it, executive dysfunction, you know, the usual fun ADHD reasons we don't do things :). So how do you guys keep up with workout routines? | 2021-11-23T20:13:29.000Z | r0m3d0 | 17 | 20 | ADHD | How to keep up a workout routine? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0m3d0/how_to_keep_up_a_workout_routine/ |
0stkreuz | Dear fellow redditors,
my girlfriend (34) has ADHD and she needs to move/exercise every day for her mind to be at ease. Saturday she fell with her bike and hurt her knee pretty bad. Now she has to rest her one leg and she can't move a lot because it hurts.
Today she cried because she needs to move/exercise but she can't really walk/ride a bike or things like that and the doctors said it would be like that for at least two weeks which she feels she can't bear.
Now I wanted to ask you if you have any ideas what she could do to move/exercise a bit without using her leg too much or how she could maybe ease her mind in other ways etc.
Maybe you were in a similar situation and found something that helped? Or, you know, anything that comes to mind would be appreciated.
Thank you all very much and be safe! | 2021-11-23T20:13:13.000Z | r0m34w | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Need for movement/exercise | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0m34w/need_for_movementexercise/ |
paracelsus_16 | Hello all,
Well, My doctor finally prescribed Adderall today, after Wellbutrin turned out to be a bust. I'm starting off on a rather small dose that I can already tell will probably need to be increased soon, but we'll see. I'm taking 5mg of instant release twice a day.
Well, after taking it I was waiting for a rather profound experience, but it hasn't happened yet. Instead, and this isn't necessarily a bad thing, it seems like it just really calmed me down. A lot of the irritability I've been experiencing lately disappeared, I'm not fidgeting as much and it seems like I can get more done than I could before. I was at least able to do some dishes today and take out some garbage.
I'm taking this as a good sign so far. I'm certainly not experiencing greater anxiety(less actually) and I don't get the feeling at all that it has increased my pulse or BP. I feel a lot more relaxed and feel like I'll be able to sleep better. From my understanding of ADHD, stimulants often make folks like us feel normal and calm, so I think this is a good sign that perhaps I've found a medication that I can tolerate well. | 2021-11-23T20:10:42.000Z | r0m128 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Took my first dose of Adderall today, wanted to share my experience. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0m128/took_my_first_dose_of_adderall_today_wanted_to/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:08:45.000Z | r0lzg8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Indestructible iPhone cases? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lzg8/indestructible_iphone_cases/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T20:08:13.000Z | r0lz11 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recently Diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lz11/recently_diagnosed/ |
0_Sera | Final day of my diagnosis. I don't know what's to be after, but whatever the outcome, it will drastically change the way I'll think and act about life. It's a game changer really. What will I do if it's anything but ADHD or entirely nothing at all? It feels like life is showing me different paths and I will finally be able to grab onto one, after they were just waving in front of me for years, mocking me of my inability to reach out.
The process of my diagnosis actually got cut short by one appointment and Doc didn't even want to talk to my parents after seeing my school reports, so the indicators are definetely pointing in a promising direction. At least, all that ruminating, all the thinking and doubting and rethinking and doubting again, that stupid knot in my brain will be resolved and make way for an entirely different knot altogether, but such is the progression of life.
Over the past few years, I have spent so much time in learning the inner works of my mind and trying to get a grasp on how those mechanisms are tuned in order for me to seemingly perceive the world in such a different way than so many other people. Not like, kind of different, because I'm convinced that whatever one sees or feels can never be directly translated onto any single other person in this world, before me and after me. Only after translating those experiences into fitting words and only after those are filtered through the other persons prism of a mind, will you have a chance to get to an understanding of sorts. More like, thinking that I am the weird kid in school because it sounded kind of cool, then growing up and learning and realizing that I was, in fact, the weird kid in school and that there is a big part of humanity, that just does not *perceive* the way I do. If there was a fleeting sensation of wisdom between my 20th and my now 24th year of living, it has to be the before mentioned.
So I learned and learned and read and watched and thought but even in the moments of the greatest clarity and the firmest conviction, I was, and am, still doubted even by the ones that are closest to me. It's so ironic I don't know whether to laugh or cry until I'm mute and dry, that the words of a single human can give what I know either ***some*** credibility or make the last remnants of what is perceived to be logic, that is connecting all those little drops of knowledge in my head, perish entirely.
By now, I have already perceived the feelings of loss and regret for what could have been and completely overetimated of what will be, after this fateful day. It feels like, since I started this journey of self exploration, that I have lived with the intensety of four people on one day and on other with that of a really tired and really non-sentient rock.
I guess this is a ramble of some sort and I guess that I watched way too much Darksouls lore videos in the past two days, but here it is. Here's to hoping that next time, this tale will be filled with even more, and most of all, new revelations about how everything that appears, is, and everything that becomes, turns out. Cheers.
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tl;dr first two sentences | 2021-11-23T20:07:38.000Z | r0lyju | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tomorrow is the big day. Maybe the most important since ever. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lyju/tomorrow_is_the_big_day_maybe_the_most_important/ |
iamforcingmyself | I see so many posts that sometimes I can’t relate to and it makes me wonder if like a lot of what is said is even ADHD or it’s confounding factors like personality or just quirks that we have as humans that make us different. I think that since tiktok had made ADHD so popular theres a lot of misinformation out there and simple things such as maybe not liking a kind of food is somehow related to adhd? Like neurotypical people also don’t like some food and some food textures I don’t think it’s something exclusive to adhd or explained by it… idk what are y’all’s thoughts on this ? | 2021-11-23T20:05:21.000Z | r0lwps | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Is everything really related to adhd? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lwps/is_everything_really_related_to_adhd/ |
Ellsass | [removed] | 2021-11-23T20:03:25.000Z | r0lv1t | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone use psychedelics? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lv1t/anyone_use_psychedelics/ |
Phyto_Plankton_ |
I’m (F,19) currently a sophomore in college and double majoring in biochemistry and physics, along with minoring in forensic anthropology. After I graduate undergraduate, I plan on going to medical school for veterinary medicine. Due to my majors and my minor, my class load is pretty hectic and stressful. This winter semester has been the worse by far and has really sucked all the life out of me.
I wouldn’t call myself the best student, but I work as hard as I can to get my assignments done and to learn class material, so I make good on exams, quizzes, and hopefully my finals that are coming up soon. Before college, I wasn’t able to properly treat or learn about my ADHD despite being diagnosed by a psychiatrist as a small child. So, college has been the first time I’ve been able to get help for myself and actually go to therapy and take medication for it. Even with therapy and medication, my ADHD can be so debilitating. My classes wear down neurotypicals easily, and as an ADHD person, it’s so much harder to keep up with the course load. I understand my classes’ content pretty well despite struggling a bit with organic chemistry, but the amount of assignments, readings, and other projects is so overwhelming. I should note that I have accommodations to help, but they only allow me to have extra time on exams, finals, and quizzes and for me to take them in a distraction-free environment while also having permission to audio record lectures and to have preferential seating. I wish they’d extend my accommodations for extended assignment and project deadlines as well. It would be so beneficial. I end up wasting so much time when attempting to complete assignments within a reasonable time frame because of brain fog, distractions, and noise from my environment. I don’t want to write a novel on how ADHD affects me, as I’m sure most of you on this subreddit are all too familiar with what ADHD can do. To put it shortly though my ADHD is physically and emotionally exhausting to manage and deal with in college. The consequences my symptoms can have, have been far more severe than they were throughout middle school and high school. It also doesn’t help that people who know about my disorder think it's nothing serious and that ADHD is something I can easily turn off and on as needed.
Last week my childhood dog passed away, so I ended up driving the 400+ miles back home to my parent’s house this past Tuesday before she was put to sleep on Thursday. I wanted to spend some time with her before she passed since I hadn’t really seen her since June and also so I could comfort her at the veterinary clinic when it was time. If I hadn’t driven down, I don’t think I would have been able to reach some sort of closure either. Since her death though, it’s all I’ve been able to think about. It's like I’ve hyper-focused on this whole ordeal but instead of it lasting for a few hours it’s been lasting for days. I’m happy that my dog is at rest now because she’s no longer in pain, but I miss her so much.
Missing basically a week’s worth of classes has really put me behind, and it being the end of the semester is making it extremely difficult to catch up. I’ve been really distraught from losing my dog, so attempting to get caught up while also completing new assignments is becoming next to impossible to do. Thankfully I’ve made up the two missed exams I missed. I still haven’t had time to properly grieve and move on and it’s really affecting me and my ability to work. I really don’t know what to do, nor how to reach out to my professors about these issues or if I should. My anxiety about all of this hasn’t helped. I ended up skipping a class yesterday because my anxiety got so bad and ended up going to another professor’s office hours instead to ask questions for a math test I had that afternoon and to talk about physics to calm down. All my lectures are recorded thankfully, and thanksgiving break starts tomorrow, so I’ll have time to catch up hopefully. This is with the assumption that family obligations I have over break don’t end up taking all of my time. I love my family, but all I really want to do right now is school since it's so close to being over. Quite frankly I’m also exhausted so I don’t really have a lot of patience to deal with other people, so part of me wants to avoid spending time with my family so I don’t snap or lash out at them from being tired and emotionally dead.
Even before I knew my dog was passing away, I was already struggling really hard from my depression and trying to juggle school, ADHD, and anxiety on top of it while also maintaining my relationship with my partner and family. This past week has honestly been the breaking point for me, I’m so close to finishing this semester but things keep getting in the way and piling up. I could really use some advice and support right now.
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Summary: I’m (F,19) really struggling in college right now from my ADHD, anxiety, and depression trio. My dog passed away last week so I drove home and missed a week’s worth of classes. My dog’s death is all I can think about and is affecting my ability to complete assignments and study. I don’t know how to reach out to my professors about this, and I’m considering skipping out on visiting family that’s in town this week so I can have all of Thanksgiving break to catch up from missing a week's worth of classes. Advice would be much appreciated right now as well as support | 2021-11-23T19:53:49.000Z | r0lmz4 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | College With ADHD is Hard, and I'd Appreciate Some Advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lmz4/college_with_adhd_is_hard_and_id_appreciate_some/ |
SmirnoffMonster | Hello!
I’m really glad I found this subreddit. I’ve been taking adhd medication for close to 8 years (on and off) and have been diagnosed twice. I’m currently 24 and haven’t really had the chance to discuss with others what my experience has been like.
My father is a geriatric psychiatrist and has promoted the use of adhd medication in my family since middle school. I will admit, initially I despised the medication due to its side effects and would either refuse to take it or lie. Specifically vyvanse that my father encouraged. The side effects are very intense, I can list my negative experience with it here:
-dry mouth
-poor blood circulation (cold hands)
-cold sweats
-restlessness
-loss of appetite
-deep/noticeable heart beat
I find that habits I have such as biting my nails are more prominent and I really sink in and focus onto whatever it is I choose to do. I excelled in hockey and academics but did the typical take the medicine before exams type thing.
My attitude towards the medicine changed when I joined university. I felt that the focus and energy I got from the medicine outweighed the negative side effects. I felt motivated to take the medicine everyday and it helped me through school.
Im now at a point where I’ve been dealing with this medicine for a long time and truthfully don’t feel the best about having to take this medication to feel a certain way. If I don’t take the medicine one day I feel tired lazy to the point where I don’t even do some things I normally wouldn’t need motivation for. I wish I had motivation and energy naturally so I didn’t have to endure these side effects. I have tried a non stimulant (strattera) but I got reynauds in my toes. I do like that strattera must be taken everyday and won’t drastically change the way I feel from wake up -> medicine activating. I have also tried concerta but felt the medicine was useless for me and decided to continue taking vyvanse. I move around a lot so I have not had a single doctor in one location and that has made it difficult to try multiple different medications.
I have been smoking mj for around 6 years and I think that is what allowed me to consistently take vyvanse. It helped with my appetite, allows me to sleep consistently, and reduced my irritability. I think it also negatively contributes to the way I feel off of the medicine though. I don’t feel this is something I can keep up but I’m hesitant to change.
I’m wondering if anyone may have had some similar experiences. I find that the way vyvanse makes me feel physically is quite extreme for a daily medicine. I have been taking it for at least 3 years now consistently. I do think the medicine helps my adhd 100%. A lot more so compared to other medications I’ve tried, but I also feel it is taking a toll on my body physically.
This was my first real ramble on the topic so I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read it out. It feels nice to write out my thoughts for once. Feel free to share your own experience :) | 2021-11-23T19:51:52.000Z | r0lldf | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Long term vyvanse use and sharing my experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lldf/long_term_vyvanse_use_and_sharing_my_experience/ |
UniversityAway2463 | Can anyone relate or elaborate on why this happens?
I’m prescribed adderall IR 20mg twice daily, though my usual dosage varies depending on how busy I am—and I do take a couple break days here & there.
Anyway, I find that at times when I’m in a more irritable, stressed, or even depressed state (underlying prior to dosing)—my meds give me a huge burst of energy and motivation, which is obviously not a bad thing by any means But….
I’m confused why on the days that my pre-dose mental state is naturally upbeat and energetic, my meds tend to have a ‘relaxation effect’ where I’m super calm to the point of being somewhat lethargic. And although I’ll still have the intense focus if I allow myself to sit down & work on a project/task—It’s something I have to initiate. As I lack that stimulating jolt of motivation & excitement that I have when my baseline mood is average or crappy.
On these days if I don’t focus in on one task I feel like my exec functioning & thoughts are just as all over the place as they are when I’m unmedicated.
I don’t necessarily find the relaxation response to be a bad thing, it’s great when I have class or school work bc I still get the focus without the excitement & burst of ambition I’m more curious as to why this happens?
Can anyone else relate? | 2021-11-23T19:49:51.000Z | r0ljqe | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Why are meds sometimes relaxing and at other times motivating/stimulating? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ljqe/why_are_meds_sometimes_relaxing_and_at_other/ |
Trippinaphant | [removed] | 2021-11-23T19:47:47.000Z | r0li2o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got diagnosed! What next ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0li2o/i_got_diagnosed_what_next/ |
Accomplished-Ad-7942 | Now that I’m properly medicated and have a routine I’m slightly depressed. Not sure if anyone can relate, but everything is easier, I’m able to complete my tasks on time and there’s no real struggle in my day to day. I’m so used to everything being chaotic and now that it’s gone I don’t know how to feel. It’s like I’m just checking things off a list during my day and then doing it all again the next day. It’s a different kind of struggle then I had before. I just needed to get that off my chest. I’m not sure what to do, probably get a hobby lol | 2021-11-23T19:47:20.000Z | r0lhqc | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I’m missing the struggle | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lhqc/im_missing_the_struggle/ |
queen-of-tacos | can ADHD go away with age or do you basically have it forever?
i’m 29F and was diagnosed with adhd inattentive and started taking medication at 16. i started on adderall xr, moved to vyvanse 60mg until i was 22. i stopped taking meds for a year then went back on. i’ve been taking 20mg (low dose) for the past 5 years or so. i’m currently taking zoloft as well.
i haven’t been re-evaluated for adhd but i think the meds still do help. my symptoms are mostly inattentive, being late to things, interrupting when ppl speak, not listening/retaining info, forgetting where i put things, etc. not sure if these are skills i haven’t learned to manage because i’ve been on meds or what.
am i cursed with being on meds for life? i’m sure i could be without them but i like the feeling of fine tuning control.
has anyone been in the same boat? | 2021-11-23T19:44:21.000Z | r0lfd9 | 25 | 10 | ADHD | can ADHD go away with age? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lfd9/can_adhd_go_away_with_age/ |
TitleSpare | I just started a new job and, while the company is awesome and I'm glad to work for them, the job itself is extremely boring entry level work. My attention and motivation start tapping out after lunch, at which point I still have 5 hours left in the day.
It will get a bit better after training, when I can listen to music while I work, but I don't know how I'm going to make it out of entry level and into something more engaging at this rate.
How do you keep going at your job when it's boring? | 2021-11-23T19:44:05.000Z | r0lf5b | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do you stay motivated at work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lf5b/how_do_you_stay_motivated_at_work/ |
drahdrazan | This sounds like a strange question and I guess it is, but I'm hoping this community can understand. For context I was diagnosed and started medication back in August. So it's only been about 2 months. I also have a hunch I might be on the spectrum and that is playing a part in this as well, but I'm not going to go into that specifically in this post.
I know I am a person with ADHD, I understand that. But it seems like the more I learn about my ADHD the more it seems to consume every facet of my life. Like where do I start and where does my ADHD begin? It's constantly relevant, and I can see it in every tiny thing I do. Especially if I fuck up and forget to take my meds at the proper times. I almost miss the days before diagnosis where I didn't have an explanation for how I was feeling or thinking or being. I just was. Don't get me wrong, the medication makes my life a LOT easier and I wouldn't give them up for anything- but ignorance was bliss in a way.
I'm trying to be more understanding of myself and so that means being more tuned in to my own behavior and being honest with myself and the people in my life what I'm capable of/ not capable of. What I desire and what I don't desire. While this is has been refreshing- almost a 180 of how I perceive my relationship with myself and others- it's becoming annoying/exhausting thinking about it ALL THE TIME. I feel like I learn a new lesson everyday.
I feel like I need to be able to be someone else sometimes. Not someone with ADHD. Just a person that can do whatever they want. It almost feels like there's invisible limitations on myself/ capabilities now that there wasn't before. Not that I limit myself, I just respect my own boundaries and am trying to learn how to make healthier decisions for myself. But there's still so much I have to learn about treating myself right and in a way it feels like being a teenager again or something. I don't know if that makes any sense. I guess I just feel boxed in and consumed with my diagnosis. I just want to be a person. I don't even know.
Does anyone relate/understand what I'm getting at? | 2021-11-23T19:41:38.000Z | r0ld5x | 5 | 2 | ADHD | How do you guys seperate yourselves from your ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ld5x/how_do_you_guys_seperate_yourselves_from_your_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T19:38:58.000Z | r0lb24 | 7 | 45 | ADHD | Being diagnosed with ADHD + given medication solved my panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia, and drug addiction | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0lb24/being_diagnosed_with_adhd_given_medication_solved/ |
SelectShirt6 | Just what the title says. I am currently in debt up to my eyeballs. Yes, many people are but this was so unnecessary. I just now got treated, and I'm hoping some of you have similar experiences and can help me.
I have two days to come up with $600-$700 in order to NOT fuck up my credit.
I am in tears. I have tried my entire life to do nothing but the right thing. I work 12 hours a day, went to school, moved to save for a house, never stolen anything from anyone and refuse to marry rich to provide for myself. You know who has stolen though? My cousin, and he's killing it right now. How is this fair? I know nothing is, but I need to get out of this..
I am drowning. I could really use some advice, support, whatever... | 2021-11-23T19:36:24.000Z | r0l8zw | 5 | 18 | ADHD | Trying to mitigate 20 years of financial damage from untreated ADHD | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0l8zw/trying_to_mitigate_20_years_of_financial_damage/ |
AwkwardTheTwelfth | This is purely anecdotal, but coffee doesn't really make me sleepy. I haven't been diagnosed yet, so I don't know if I have ADHD-PI or not. Should coffee make me sleepy if I am, or is that not a thing for primarily inattentive?
Character count bot is yelling at me, so [insert disgruntled musings on the virtues of brevity here] | 2021-11-23T19:35:13.000Z | r0l83q | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Does caffeine make people with primarily inattentive ADHD sleepy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0l83q/does_caffeine_make_people_with_primarily/ |
Besososo | [removed] | 2021-11-23T19:33:42.000Z | r0l6ta | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My nephew got diagnosed with ADD this week | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0l6ta/my_nephew_got_diagnosed_with_add_this_week/ |
Fun-Performance-398 | Do you all ever have those days when you cannot get your brain to tune in? I've been at work (WFH) for 5.5 hours now and have done zero work. I made a list of the things I need to do but decided they won't take me long and this is a short week so I can hyperfocus on those things tomorrow.
I then go back in forth with myself in my brain.
"Lazy! Just do it now"
"It's fine. It's ok to take a break as long as you eventually get it done."
"You should just quit and look for an easier job"
"I can do this. I'll shower and start work right after"
"Man, that shower felt good. Let me just watch a few Tiktoks..." | 2021-11-23T19:26:32.000Z | r0l13y | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Zero motivation days | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0l13y/zero_motivation_days/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T19:23:44.000Z | r0kysc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question about Passing/Failing Postsecondary w/ ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kysc/question_about_passingfailing_postsecondary_w_adhd/ |
Front_Equivalent_635 | Qelbree (viloxazine), a new med for adhd has been approved by the FDA for children in mid 2021. It's already on the market in America. The FDA will probably approve it for adults in April 2022. So does one of you know if the pharma company also plans to launch Qelbree in other parts of the world, and if yes when? I'm in Europe and I couldn't find any news on this. | 2021-11-23T19:20:53.000Z | r0kwhc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Qelbree in Europe and the rest of the world? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kwhc/qelbree_in_europe_and_the_rest_of_the_world/ |
blackcoffee92 | My prescription is to take 10mg once in the am and once in the afternoon. I have school after work so I need it to last that long. So basically needs to last for 13 hours. I find the second dose doesn’t work nearly as good as the first one. It kind of just makes me feel more anxious and not more focused at all since I still feel the crash from the first dose. I find vyvanse and extended release take a little longer to wear off but the crash happens just in time to start my class. And they can’t be taken twice. Has anyone found a way to make adhd meds last all day? | 2021-11-23T19:19:24.000Z | r0kv9h | 11 | 13 | ADHD | How can I make ADHD meds last all day? | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kv9h/how_can_i_make_adhd_meds_last_all_day/ |
DrSenpai_PHD | [removed] | 2021-11-23T19:19:14.000Z | r0kv4z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ever just forget to go to jury duty? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kv4z/ever_just_forget_to_go_to_jury_duty/ |
ocelocelot | **Does anyone have analogies that they use to explain their symptoms to non-ADHD people?**
I use some pretty weird analogies to try to get my point across about how I'm finding life - here are some of the ones I've come out with recently:
# How my brain feels...
* "Brain full of cotton wool (or soup)" - feels foggy and often mildly headachy. Or like someone is kneading and wrungling my brain (this isn't a real word but maybe you can imagine what I mean).
* "Brain full of gravel" - when I sleep terribly, it feels someone has packed my head with gravel and maybe rubbed it in my eyes too.
* Sometimes the "Energy Supply" switch for my brain is just stuck on "off"
# Good and bad brain days
* My life is like sailing a little boat around a lake. There are some rocks protruding from the water and I have to avoid them. But if I have more responsibilities to juggle or I'm under stress (e.g. PANDEMIC!), it lowers the water level in the lake and exposes more of the rocks - so I have to spend more effort not hitting them, or fixing the boat when I have hit them!
* Days when I can't get my brain to do anything are like starting a petrol car - sometimes the engine just won't "turn over", and it just makes the RHRHHHRHH noise and shudders a bit and nothing else happens.
* When my brain is too sluggish to approach a complex task, it's like trying to load a complicated piece of software on a computer with only 64KB of RAM. The processing power available is so limited that it simply can't load the program into its memory let alone run it at a reasonable speed.
* Getting stuff done is like squeezing the juice out of an orange. At the end of the day all the juice has been extracted. But sometimes the next day orange doesn't get replaced with a fresh one! So then I'm just desperately trying to squeeze any tiny dregs of juice out of this poor orange husk.
* On days when everything is just frustrating, it's like Things are Deliberately Going Wrong, Just To Annoy Me\^TM | 2021-11-23T19:19:06.000Z | r0kv0m | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Any analogies you use to explain your experiences to others? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kv0m/any_analogies_you_use_to_explain_your_experiences/ |
AwkwardTheTwelfth | [removed] | 2021-11-23T19:17:51.000Z | r0ku0q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does caffeine make people with primarily inattentive ADHD sleepy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ku0q/does_caffeine_make_people_with_primarily/ |
dreamalittle14 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T19:15:22.000Z | r0ks2n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First day with Adderall Xr - too much? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ks2n/first_day_with_adderall_xr_too_much/ |
No_Raspberry3611 | Hey Y'all, Im just posting to ask about any successful experiences with ADHD medications and/or counseling? Ive been prescribed to Adderall XR and IR which helped but it seemed to wear off after about 3 hours. Ive heard about Vyvanse but was also wondering if anyone has any experience with other longer lasting medications. Also, please share any tips or trick that have helped with your ADHD as Im a junior in college in the process of getting my biomedical engineering degree but am being affected more than ever. Thanks guys! | 2021-11-23T19:11:34.000Z | r0kp31 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Medication Experiences/Recommendations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kp31/medication_experiencesrecommendations/ |
Fierce-Broccoli | About ten month ago I went to my previous doctor to try vyvanse instead of ritaline.
Where Iive the rules are strict, i went on a waiting list to talk to a specialist…. About 9 month waiting list.
I finally get the appointment and I already feel like she sees me as a drug seeker. Blood test … pee test…… two more appointments ( in about 3 month) and I learn that not only does she want to prescribe me stratenda, she wants me to confirm my diagnoses by doing a «brain test».
This is a nightmare. I dont want stratera because i have heard bad things about it. And I am scared to say I dont want it. I feel treated like a criminal. And totally anxious about failing their test I was diagnose with the DIVA test.
How do I go about telling them i want to try vyvanse and nothing else?
I feel like i am giving all the red flags but I have CPTSD from the medical world. I makes it very difficult to articulate my thoughts to a doctor I dont know.
Advise and support welcome | 2021-11-23T19:09:02.000Z | r0kn15 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Went to my doctor to change medication this is starting to look like hell | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kn15/went_to_my_doctor_to_change_medication_this_is/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T19:08:09.000Z | r0kmb8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I can't seem to stay on my meds or stop messing up every opportunity I get | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kmb8/i_cant_seem_to_stay_on_my_meds_or_stop_messing_up/ |
misamisa3 | my starting dose of ritalin is 50mg, meant to last me the whole day, and i honestly can’t tell if it’s too much? i’ve only been taking it for one day so i expected some side effects, but i’ve been experiencing a large amount of social anxiety, a huge loss of appetite, and my head feels almost too empty? if that makes sense. should i just get used to the dose and keep going a bit longer or should i ask for a lower one?? | 2021-11-23T19:07:24.000Z | r0klnw | 3 | 1 | ADHD | is 50mg of ritalin a high dose? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0klnw/is_50mg_of_ritalin_a_high_dose/ |
blackcoffee92 | All I want to do all day is eat, watch tv and play video games. I don’t care about my work or fitness or anything else. So I think I’m my head “I don’t want to take my meds because I don’t want to do any of this stuff anyway”. And I end up not taking them. I know this is bad. I find it so strange that only after I take my meds things seems magically interesting to me. Is there any way I can break this habit and just take them like I’m supposed to? Is it my adhd or am I just being lazy on top of it? I think maybe my depression makes me not WANT to do things and my adhd makes it so I CANT do things. | 2021-11-23T19:06:07.000Z | r0kkki | 12 | 42 | ADHD | I don’t give a shit about anything if I’m not on my meds | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kkki/i_dont_give_a_shit_about_anything_if_im_not_on_my/ |
glxssando | hi! i was recently diagnosed with adhd-pi. my biggest struggle is what i call scramble-brain. basically, i lose my train of thought a lot and i also have trouble organizing my thoughts. the worst is when i lose my thoughts while organizing them and i have to go back to square 1. it interferes with a lot of my academic/career side of my life, like for instance, i have trouble following profs in lecture because i need to focus on like every word and they go too fast for me to process. i've also been interviewing for technical internships and in coding interviews i literally just...lose my thought in the middle of thinking/talking about it, which is frustrating AND not a good look.
i'm planning to start medication mostly because i'm hoping it'll help with scramble-brain. i don't want to have my expectations set too high though :-(( if any of you struggle this much with the same issue, has it helped? would you recommend? tia <3 | 2021-11-23T19:03:55.000Z | r0kio4 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | does medication fix "scramble-brain?" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kio4/does_medication_fix_scramblebrain/ |
judojosh | Hey all, so as a kid I was diagnosed with ADD but my mom rejected the diagnosis and I went through life untreated. When I was in college I asked my doctor about ADHD and she gave me a script for 20mg extended release and I hated it. It just made me feel high and made my mind just race. I couldn't focus on anything and just felt my mind out of control with some anxiety thrown in for fun. So I stopped and didn't look back until recently.
Now I have learned more about ADHD and realized it explains just so much about why I am the way I am in like just about every area of my life. So decided to give it another try. This time my doc gave me a script for 10mg Adderall and not extended release, and it feels a lot better, but sometimes I get the same feelings from before.
So what I have been wondering about is if I should keep playing with the doses of Adderall? Or switch to one of the other ADHD meds like Vyvanse, concerts, etc, but I wonder if they all would have the same side effects since they are all stimulants.
So just looking for feedback from others who have tried different meds and see if they experienced the same "high" feeling from all | 2021-11-23T19:01:56.000Z | r0kgyw | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Question about ADHD meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kgyw/question_about_adhd_meds/ |
SnooPuppers3664 | Being treated like a drug addict. Every month I get to take a day off from work to spend it at the doctors and the pharmacy trying to get my medicine filled so I can go back to work. I love paying the extra 60 a month for a drug test and hearing all the nurses talk loudly how “she was just here last month for her adderall, she must be using it irresponsibly.” I love hearing from my doctor that I lost five lbs in the last month, am I sure it’s through diet change and exercise.
My favorite thing of all is knowing that at least once a month I will have a jam packed stressful day off and don’t have to spend it doing what I want. | 2021-11-23T18:59:38.000Z | r0keto | 294 | 1,295 | ADHD | My favorite thing about having ADHD… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0keto/my_favorite_thing_about_having_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T18:57:50.000Z | r0kder | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just don’t give a shit about anything when I’m off my beds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0kder/i_just_dont_give_a_shit_about_anything_when_im/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:51:40.000Z | r0k8a5 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Urgent ask for motivational tips so I don’t flunk college again(x3-4) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0k8a5/urgent_ask_for_motivational_tips_so_i_dont_flunk/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:49:08.000Z | r0k66z | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvance allergic reaction? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0k66z/vyvance_allergic_reaction/ |
TheBeesElise | I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid, but due to poor management and other mental health issues I gave up on treating it in my adulthood. I've gotten to the point where most of my other issues are managed and I have a renewed interest in treatment for my ADHD.
Since my last eval was over a decade ago do I need to be retested? Or as long as I can show records of the old diagnosis should I be able to receive care? | 2021-11-23T18:47:41.000Z | r0k525 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Do I need to get retested? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0k525/do_i_need_to_get_retested/ |
Warm_Needleworker_76 | I am newly on (25mg) Staterra, and the first week was amazing. A little buzzy, a little energized, but now I am so draggy I can barely do anything. My executive dysfunction is off the charts. Sucks, since we are hosting Thanksgiving. Also, has anyone take Adzensyz *with* Staterra? I stopped the Adzensys because it made me moody and anxious, but I’m tempted to try again with the Staterra.
Thanks! | 2021-11-23T18:44:54.000Z | r0k2pj | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Does Staterra make it worse before it gets better? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0k2pj/does_staterra_make_it_worse_before_it_gets_better/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:37:52.000Z | r0jwx0 | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Vitamin C/citric acid - need some clarification please! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jwx0/vitamin_ccitric_acid_need_some_clarification/ |
chad4life | I need to get an exercise regimen going. Like most people in this sub, I have a hard time with focus and motivation.
I just heard that rowing takes a lot of focus and concentration. I’m wondering whether that means
a). It’s mentally stimulating enough to keep me engaged
Or
b) it will be extra challenging because it requires focus, so I should proceed with caution
What do you guys think? | 2021-11-23T18:23:09.000Z | r0jkzg | 5 | 0 | ADHD | Rowing as exercise? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jkzg/rowing_as_exercise/ |
holy_guacamoly_ | I am a month out from a visit with a psychiatrist for a diagnosis (after a LONG time of waiting). I am getting very restless waiting and I am just counting down the minutes until I can finally get some sort of medication to feel some relief to help me set up healthier habits.
After my evaluation with the psychiatrist, will they be able to prescribe me something in the same session? I'm worried I'll get a diagnosis and then have to wait another few months to get treatment. I am hoping to finally feel relief, but I'm also starting to feel defeated and weighed down with how long the process is. Any information is helpful. | 2021-11-23T18:22:57.000Z | r0jkst | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Help: Do you get diagnosed and treated in the same appointment? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jkst/help_do_you_get_diagnosed_and_treated_in_the_same/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:21:32.000Z | r0jjng | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Just got prescribed Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jjng/just_got_prescribed_concerta/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:18:47.000Z | r0jhg3 | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Any good supplements for ADHD? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jhg3/any_good_supplements_for_adhd/ |
Zipperskin | [removed] | 2021-11-23T18:18:43.000Z | r0jhe2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Not to brag or anything... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jhe2/not_to_brag_or_anything/ |
Substantial_Recipe67 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T18:12:16.000Z | r0jcbo | 11 | 0 | ADHD | Scared of Strattera | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jcbo/scared_of_strattera/ |
Ancient_Feature_5747 | So , after starting the medication as per usual , lost a bunch of weight. Still in a healthy weight zone so I’m not too concerned. However , I am not seeing any muscle gains or growth at the gym. And I mean zero! I cut out cardio to avoid losing more weight and strictly focus on weights now but there’s no progress at all. Have any of you dealt with this due to the low appetite/weight loss problem that comes with the adhd medicine.
For reference :
Female
27 mg Concerta
126 lbs. | 2021-11-23T18:10:54.000Z | r0jb8g | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Gym problems | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jb8g/gym_problems/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T18:10:43.000Z | r0jb3w | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I’m kind of confused as to how stimulants work for people with ADHD. Can anyone explain? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0jb3w/im_kind_of_confused_as_to_how_stimulants_work_for/ |
thepenguinboy | I need to be in bed around 10 so I can get up around 5 or 6 to start my day and have some personal creative time before work at 8. This schedule really keeps my mental health at its best. My wife, however, is naturally a night owl and tends toward a sleep schedule that's more like 2am-10am. My problem is that I *cannot* get myself to go to bed when she's still awake. I remember this being a thing when I had roommates, too. I hate going to bed when someone else is still up. So I just end up sitting on my phone scrolling aimlessly for hours, or "going to bed" and sitting in bed doing the same thing until she joins me. The moment she's in the room, I put down the phone and can go to bed. I'm guessing it's the need for stimulation mixed with FOMO, even though we aren't necessarily interacting at all. Just the presence of another body is all it takes.
Does anyone else deal with this? Any tips on how to manage this particular behavior? I'm already on adderall, but obviously that doesn't help much at night. | 2021-11-23T18:08:52.000Z | r0j9lz | 1 | 3 | ADHD | How do you go to bed when others are staying up? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0j9lz/how_do_you_go_to_bed_when_others_are_staying_up/ |
toosexyformyboots | Deadlines and organization have always been hard for me, but it’s worse now that I’m in college. I’m swamped in overdue assignments and I’m worried that I’m never gonna get better at this, that I won’t be able to hold down a job or be a functioning member of society. I feel like I can’t work in this world, I can’t survive in it. There are so many things I do well and love doing, but nothing I could turn into a career. My parents paid a lot of money for my education, and I’m gonna get a dismal return on their investment. I feel guilty and afraid, and I don’t know what to do. Do other people feel like this? How do you work on it? What do you do? | 2021-11-23T18:08:49.000Z | r0j9kj | 2 | 6 | ADHD | I’m worried | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0j9kj/im_worried/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T18:04:42.000Z | r0j69t | 1 | 0 | ADHD | for anyone in the military with an attention deficit disorder dx prior to joining | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0j69t/for_anyone_in_the_military_with_an_attention/ |
kitohdzz | I know it's indicated not to open them, but I can't swallow large pills or capsules, i've tried anything under the sun and I just can't make it happen. Do you think it really makes such a huge difference?
If it does, I know I already said I've tried everything but if you have any tips I'd love to hear them. Ive been trying since I was little and nothing works | 2021-11-23T18:02:20.000Z | r0j4bm | 6 | 2 | ADHD | When taking your meds, do you open your capsules? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0j4bm/when_taking_your_meds_do_you_open_your_capsules/ |
tattedsparrowxo | Hello,
I recently got put back on Adderall 10mg IR but have noticed I have been getting really bad headaches, not focused but almost spaced out type feeling to where I cannot focus and I’m tired, nausea and just feel bad over all. It also sometimes doesn’t kick in for hours even though they’re instant release and I take them without food. My doctor is writing a new prescription for a higher dose as well as name brand to see if that helps. Has anyone else noticed this? Adderall worked wonders in the past and never gave me any of these side effects. I just want to feel normal 😩 | 2021-11-23T17:59:13.000Z | r0j1jn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Generic brand giving me bad side effects | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0j1jn/generic_brand_giving_me_bad_side_effects/ |
kitanohara | [removed] | 2021-11-23T17:55:15.000Z | r0iydz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | If you were tested for drugs for your prescription, was it urine test or hair test? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0iydz/if_you_were_tested_for_drugs_for_your/ |
bubblepop92 |
I recenty stumbled on this thread by u/[Wholettheheathensout](https://www.reddit.com/user/Wholettheheathensout/)
["I hate when people say we lack object permanence"](https://www.reddit.com/r/adhdwomen/comments/pxzp9s/i_hate_when_people_say_we_lack_object_permanence/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
> "I find it really frustrating when people say we don’t have object permanence. If you saw someone put a ball under a blanket you would know the ball is underneath the blanket and it didn’t disappear into the abyss. Our cognitive level is higher than a 3 month old and it does us a disservice to say otherwise. "
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>" But I still know my best friend exists even though we’re thousands of km away. When my cats are outside I don’t forget they exist. Do you leave your workplace and never show up again because it’s just.. gone? (The answer is likely no because it doesn’t stop existing). "
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> "I just think it’s a bit dangerous to declare certain things are ADHD, especially when these things could be a whole other health issues, mental or otherwise. AND it minimises all the work so many of us do to educate people around us by using real, scientific, medical, peer-reviewed research. "
And she's absolutely right. We need a different name for this, because object permanence in adults with ADHD is not the same as in children developing. I do understand, why object permanence becauses that's the closed term we can think of atm to either understand or explain, but it's to infatalizing in my opinion.
I've made me research and have few suggestions (**whom probably need to be worked on, idk what the f-- I'm doing**)
My suggestions:
1. Executive dysfunction in Visuospatial short-term memory (VSTM)
2. Executive dysfunction in Visuospatial functions
3. Irregularities in Visuospatial short-term memory or Visuospatial distractions in information progress/short-time memory progress
**Any suggestions? I'm dying to find something else instead of "***Object Permanence***"**
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**Research:**
(1) [https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-32863-001](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsycnet.apa.org%2Frecord%2F2020-32863-001%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3429kiSInVc_ijk8SQnBoar-JPv8pL6ebxOO9Nr0Hq_ijhgA9ENJlr-g0&h=AT3EiGY62Xzs5mp1S28pq9w6tko1JnLtGKNllgZoXFDPbzhau6oL-ZjoOBRHg0PgxputixkZXSPkR909TYdbnQmAKGfWQrSOxtEQ7Uc_JkMBe83453N4VVPniJLIZ2eEug&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1mrxevMpaVddKZfhHvcdhsgDfKeb8pgb0WP0KoVelSAoMrzVBc0NsXRao1-vGyZF1QG97AqekzSlUp6_npTt27KQRM3KVufGyvszYHcmufVlFrXQGvnVqRaNYz8-Bvvwhf7rh4qNxjCOzRUvZoTcdvzx_DWOtANS8)
Quote:
\>"Conclusion: These findings provide strong evidence that ADHD is associated with marked central executive working memory deficits that covary with their behavioral symptom presentation across settings. In contrast, visuospatial short-term memory deficits, when present, are likely epiphenomenal, and the most parsimonious conclusion appears to be that phonological short-term memory is intact in pediatric ADHD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)"
(3) [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4867792/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4867792/?fbclid=IwAR0Fut4FSQIJsp_SdSB3CGRsEBIMa2hFmAcdYtz2B79B3XmPLghiy1HyMhE)
Quote:
\>"Visuospatial short-term memory (VSTM) is typically construed as a set of basic processing mechanisms for the maintenance and manipulation of visuospatial information that underpins a range of cognitive functions, such as orientation and navigation in the environment (Baumann, Skilleter, & Mattingley, 2011) and mental imagery (Prime & Jolicoeur, 2010). Generally, VSTM is associated with maintaining and processing visual and spatial information when that information is no longer present in the immediate surroundings, so it serves a critical function in the construction and maintenance of an integrated representation of the visual world (Prime, Vesia, & Crawford, 2011)." | 2021-11-23T17:54:43.000Z | r0iy0y | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Looking for terms that replace the term "Object Permanence" when it comes to ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0iy0y/looking_for_terms_that_replace_the_term_object/ |
Drshoes11 | It seems like if I take it multiple days in a row I start feeling worse and worse until I stop taking it, but if I have at least 2-3 days break from it then it works as intended. It’s like my brains dopamine takes forever to recover after taking adderall, so I when I take it the next day I just feel really crappy and irritable.
I seem to see no experiences like this. People either grow tolerant from it after a while, or they know from the jump that adderall doesn’t work for them, but it’s teasing me because it works perfectly fine after a few days of not using, but more crappy if I take it repeatedly. | 2021-11-23T17:54:17.000Z | r0ixog | 8 | 0 | ADHD | Very weird experiences with adderall | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ixog/very_weird_experiences_with_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T17:53:29.000Z | r0ix0w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | for anyone in the military with adhd diagnosis prior to joining | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ix0w/for_anyone_in_the_military_with_adhd_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T17:51:44.000Z | r0ivmg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When taking your meds, do you open your capsules? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ivmg/when_taking_your_meds_do_you_open_your_capsules/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T17:50:30.000Z | r0iunl | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Have there been other studies done on stimulant treatment for ADHD and dopamine transport levels? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0iunl/have_there_been_other_studies_done_on_stimulant/ |
badbunnyy7 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T17:43:25.000Z | r0ip7c | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Against all odds - I started my Youtube channel! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ip7c/against_all_odds_i_started_my_youtube_channel/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T17:38:57.000Z | r0ilnh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Methylphenidate - Titration - Tolerance over time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ilnh/methylphenidate_titration_tolerance_over_time/ |
Voxmanns | I added taking breaks to my task list a few weeks ago and I have to say - it's really been a huge help.
The obvious situation is when I am being too productive and redlining my brain. Having that reminder every 25 minutes to take a 5 minute breather has been huge in preserving energy throughout the day.
The not so obvious situation is on my bad days. I can only guess, but I think I see "doing nothing" as a responsibility I must do. So, when my brain sees the task it goes "fuck being responsible" to the task that would really be irresponsible. Plus, I can start my tasks with that task. All I really do is start my timer for the break and spend 25 minutes taking a break before a 5 minute break, check it off, and move on to my next task.
It's a super subtle thing and it took me a bit to figure it out but to anyone working on their to-do lists out there I highly recommend adding your breaks as a to-do. It provides options, especially on days where the productivity just isn't there. | 2021-11-23T17:37:28.000Z | r0ikgz | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Tasking Breaks is a Great Idea | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ikgz/tasking_breaks_is_a_great_idea/ |
-clit-eastwood- | It seems like my boyfriend is always without his adderall for a week in between his prescriptions and I feel like that’s odd. I swear he said he gets a 28 day supply… and if I remember correctly he got them around Halloween. He’s been out almost a week now and that would’ve put him at like..15? Days for the prescription.
I’d like to hope he isn’t doing anything he shouldn’t be… but I might as well check if this is ever a situation with anyone else? I believe he takes 30mg - not sure if that matters. | 2021-11-23T17:36:42.000Z | r0ijwp | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Do you ever have no pills left in between prescriptions? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ijwp/do_you_ever_have_no_pills_left_in_between/ |
BrokenMayo | Hi everyone
I’ve been taking Xagittin 54mg extended release since April last year.
Today I rang my ADHD clinic to let them know I’ve been experiencing tachycardia on some days this week and I’m on my way to accident and emergency to get it checked over.
I’m concerned I’ll lose access to the medication in favour of a different medication ( or worse no medication )
I’m alright with this if that’s what has to happen, but I’m wondering if anyone can give me insight into their own experiences
I’m wondering if anyone here has experience with non stimulant medications for ADHD, or has been in a similar situation to this and have you ever had medical help refused due to other health concerns, what did you do to get through this?
When I was younger I used Strattera briefly with some side effects that has made me worried about non stimulant ADHD drugs, but I’m older now and I remember the problems I had with Strattera were entirely related to throwing up the tablet because I didn’t like the colour ( so I could be worried about nothing )
Are the non stimulant drugs potentially as effective as the stimulant medications available? What are these like?
Thanks for your responses | 2021-11-23T17:27:16.000Z | r0icg8 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What is your experience with non stimulant ADHD medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0icg8/what_is_your_experience_with_non_stimulant_adhd/ |
Nekochiis | I have a hyperfixation on Final Fantasy XIV. It's the only thing I can think about and not being able to play it makes me feel very bored. I have ADHD (and autism) and it's pretty much the only thing that keeps my mental health good. Because of college I can't play it, especially on weekends or time off. I still live with my parents (I'm 18) and they won't let me sub until I'm out of school. I was hoping I could maybe resub in Christmas break, hoping I could get the newest expansion, Endwalker.
It's pretty much the only thing that's on my mind, and I just constantly think about playing it. I even cried in the school bathroom (and cracked my phone) once because I can't play it, and I don't want to wait until June so I can play it again. Does anyone else also have this problem of not being able to partake in hyperfixations? Any tips would be appreciated! <3 | 2021-11-23T17:24:30.000Z | r0iacr | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Can't partake in hyperfixation due to college, but it's the only thing that helps me cope | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0iacr/cant_partake_in_hyperfixation_due_to_college_but/ |
Sentimental_trash | I have been taking dextroamphetamine for about 2 years now and I love it! But sometimes I still feel a bit up and down. I was wondering what your experiences with switching from instant to extended were. I've been tossing the idea around but an hesitant to talk to my doctor, because I feel like my meds finally allow me to function and im afraid of messing with that. Thanks! | 2021-11-23T17:24:20.000Z | r0ia8a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Med question! What has been your experience switching from instant release to extended? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ia8a/med_question_what_has_been_your_experience/ |
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1niltothe | Working with a life coach.
Have a Google Doc on the go. Headings on a side bar for all the different categories - money, exercise, negative beliefs, etc.
E.g. When I wanna write about 'money / earning', I go to that part of the doc, and put stuff in.
I'm wondering if there's any kind of app / document software that would bring the 'most recently edited' section to the top.
That way, any areas being neglected float down toward the bottom. And the coach can police me. See if I'm avoiding stuff. | 2021-11-23T17:14:28.000Z | r0i2gp | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Is there a kind of document that puts 'last updated' to the top, so neglected areas float to the bottom? Trello, Evernote, GDoc, etc? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0i2gp/is_there_a_kind_of_document_that_puts_last/ |
hachikoek | Disclaimer that I'm a bit of a brain mess right now and I'm trying my best to keep a straight face while I'm at work
I've (24f) been really struggling with my job and I feel caught between a rock and a hard place right now. I've been working as a customer service agent since August and while I don't mind the nature of the job itself, the demand on my exec functions and the way the systems are set up has been a nightmare to deal with. There's a lot of steps to follow and a lot of numbers to work with, long hours, tasks to follow up on, docs to sign and email and double check for each customer, and keeping track of all the money that comes in and goes out at the end of the day is a source of anxiety at the end of a work day.
The worst thing about all this is that, it is ridiculously easy to make mistakes. And when mistakes are made, the agent who caused it has to pay for it. The pay i make every two weeks is already barely able to stretch to pay for bills and essentials, and I'm the only person in my family working (I have an older brother (27) with ASD and a mother (61) with some health issues, dads (63) in another country and out of a job too). Some mistakes have cost so much that it's wiped out a good 3rd of my pay at times, and it feels like I'm losing way more than I'm getting. Keeping track of everything, lack of easy access to certain essential work tools, hundreds of customers and their individual docs, issues and the likes, numbers, I'm overwhelmed and keep making mistakes despite my very best efforts. I try to keep the most detailed record of everything I do every day, even time stamping each round of customers, but despite that mistakes keep happening.
I don't live in a country with much if any support for my condition, and my family couldn't give any less of a damn about my struggle with this. My memory feels like it's rapidly declining too which worries me. But ultimately I'm torn. As the current sole breadwinner (or crunbwinner lol), should I hang in there? Or leave? I'm looking for another job at the moment and might try to just hold on until the end of the year, but I still don't know what to think. Head foggy, lowkey sad :')
So I'm turning to Reddit for some advice, what do you think is the best thing to do? | 2021-11-23T17:10:29.000Z | r0hz7q | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Is it a good or bad idea to quit my job? I don't know what to think anymore. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hz7q/is_it_a_good_or_bad_idea_to_quit_my_job_i_dont/ |
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DifficultThings94 | Basically that's it, I've been with her since 2011, she's Freudian and does not really believe in ADHD.
Most of my failures to her are some sort of self-sabotage and yeah, I definitely see it but all of it? Right now her remarks have been things like "you should stop worrying so much" or "you should act with autonomy at work" and I'm like....yeah, I want to, but I'm constantly overwhelmed and I have made so many previous mistakes that is kinda hard to do the whole autonomy thing.
So...time to go right? Anyone has any recommendations of how to approach her and different approaches (I'm medicated at least...against her will) | 2021-11-23T16:58:06.000Z | r0hoay | 9 | 5 | ADHD | So...I think my therapist has to go but I don't know how to tell her | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hoay/soi_think_my_therapist_has_to_go_but_i_dont_know/ |
arcexi | I am literally sitting in the doctor’s waiting room as I write this.
I finally decided to ask for a prescription.
I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid but never actually got treated. My parents, to no fault of their own, didn’t know better and just decided to sign me up to as much after school activities as possible in order to get me “drained” of all extra energy.
I’ve struggled all my life, but since I always did relatively good in school and even on my jobs, it was always just a “fun fact” that I would tell people about me from time to time.
Two years ago I started going to therapy because the emotional disregulation part started to really affect my marriage. I would have rage outbursts during fights and constantly hurt myself or damage things around the house. Things got better, we both started learning more and more about ADHD and how it affects relationships primarily. I’ve been lucky enough to have the full support and understanding of my wife along the way.
It has been a couple of weeks since I started noticing that I’ve been having more and more trouble getting things done at work and generally around the house. We also recently found out we are going to have a baby and I can’t help to feel but more stress and frustration about not being able to give them (wife and baby) everything they deserve. I’m afraid of losing my job because I haven’t been able to do it properly. I’m stressed out about all the different things I have to do in preparation for the baby. I feel completely overwhelmed by everything going around me and the “usual” things I do are not helping out.
I’m ignoring lists I have. I forget to write stuff in the calendar. I’m skipping meditation. And everything is just getting worse. That is why I’ve decided to finally ask for a prescription for ADHD meds.
I feel like this is my last resort and I’m completely shitting my pants. I don’t know what to expect. I’m scared they will tell me I don’t need them and I won’t have any other options but to rot in my stress.
I guess the reason why I’m writing this is to get some clarification.
Is it ok to feel scared?
Why does it feel like I’m giving up?
Am I gonna be able to get off the meds if things go “back to normal”?
I know I shouldn’t feel like what I’m doing is wrong, but I can’t help it.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for the long post… | 2021-11-23T16:57:53.000Z | r0ho4h | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Finally asking for meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0ho4h/finally_asking_for_meds/ |
yogagirl123456 | So I have been on short working methylfenidate for about 2 months (3 or 4x 10 mg) and at first it worked really well for me. The only thing was the loss of appetite. Lost about 4 kg in those 2 months. I had some big life changes in those 2 months and the last 2 weeks I feel like the meds have a really weird effect on me. I get super anxious and I have these depressed feelings, mood swings. Yesterday I was literally crying while cooking and then crying while eating and the rebound at night felt absolutely horrible. I decided I would stop the meds because I really felt like they were not doing me any good anymore.
I'm going to start on lisdexamfetamine tomorrow, 30 mg a day. Do any of you have a similar experience with methylfenidate? Have you tried lisdexamfetamine and did it help/was it a lot different then methylfenidate? Has someone experienced depressed feelings/mood on either of these medications? | 2021-11-23T16:56:30.000Z | r0hmyj | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Shortterm Ritalin effects mood (in a really bad way)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hmyj/shortterm_ritalin_effects_mood_in_a_really_bad_way/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T16:54:17.000Z | r0hl60 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Having Medication Anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hl60/having_medication_anxiety/ |
Crix_B | Hello. I am a teacher. It is my first year of teaching. I am also in a project and my last unfinished task is creating an inclusive educational environment for someone with special educational needs. As I have a 8/10 rate of ADHD pupils in a class that may unite with another one in the next year I decided to make the task on ADHD in a so I decided to ask ADHD students of Reddit about what you wanted a teacher to do in order to make you part of the class, or what a student really did good in creating an inclusive environment for you. | 2021-11-23T16:52:18.000Z | r0hjl7 | 37 | 36 | ADHD | ADHD students of Reddit about what you wanted a teacher to do in order to make you part of the class? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hjl7/adhd_students_of_reddit_about_what_you_wanted_a/ |
Rough-Charge5369 | I've got a problem; for a long time, many times I have walked into a room and unconsciosly started fiddling with something, I would randomly start tapping my foot when doing something boring, sometimes I just get these random bursts of energy and concentrating is sometimes almost impossible, even when a person is talking directly to me.
I've seen nigahiga's video on the topic and howtoadhd's vid as well, so I'm 90% sure that I have it.
But how should I ask my parents to get a test since nobody in my family has had it before. I tried some things, like asking my parents what ADHD was one day, and bookmarking the 2 vids as ADHD Thing -1 and ADHD Thing - 2 and added some stuff to my google search so it would show up as autocomplete. But they didn't think anything of me bringing it up, and ignored the bookmarks and autocomplete. I even left a vid open for an hour but they didnt see it.
I want to bring this up lightly and it seems that the only way to do that is to talk to them directly. How should I go about doing this? Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks! | 2021-11-23T16:52:12.000Z | r0hjif | 4 | 3 | ADHD | How should I (13M) confront my parents about getting me an ADHD test. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hjif/how_should_i_13m_confront_my_parents_about/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T16:51:22.000Z | r0hito | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The ADHD Series #1: IAMX's Sammi Doll talks music creation and emotional... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hito/the_adhd_series_1_iamxs_sammi_doll_talks_music/ |
SlurmsMcKenzie4 | I'm not entirely sure how to phrase the title of this thread, so please give me a moment to explain myself haha. I was diagnosed earlier this year at 28 with combined ADHD. However, I struggle mostly with inattentiveness, and I'm still learning a lot about my condition and myself.
The meds I'm currently on (elvanse) have been helping me a lot so far. I'm keeping up with a regular day and night skincare routine, I've been exercising more, keeping healthier eating habits, I've gotten back into Muay Thai and I even went bouldering for the first time last night (am hoping to go again this week). I've even got some other goals I want to work towards: I want to learn how to drive and am trying to lose weight. I've had a few days off work and I've been managing to avoid procrastinating on the internet and doom scrolling on social media. The other day I went for a lovely walk in a park I didn't even know was in my area and today I found a nice cafe and read a little bit of my book. The improvements are definitely showing but there are some things and habits I'm struggling to improve on. However, is this ADHD or is it just basic human procrastination?
Before I go on, I don't want this to come off as "*Well everyone's a little ADHD hurrbudurr!*". For example, I HATE doing the dishes, and while I find it easier now to eventually get around to doing them the struggle is still there - especially after work. I have a habit of just leaving clothes on the floor until I do laundry, so I'm thinking of getting a hamper and making a concerted effort to make sure everything goes in there and not on the floor.
I was talking to my psychiatrist about this (I'm still on titration) and he basically said "You shouldn't be struggling with this, you should just be able to do it as it comes". I didn't say it at the time but....surely it's not that simple? The meds shouldn't make me superhuman. I'm a dude and I know it's not great to play into stereotypes but it's not uncommon to hear girls talk about their boyfriends saying how they never clean up after themselves or that they need prodding to do their share of the house chores.
Even now when I'm exercising more, I still have a little sting of doubt beforehand thinking "Ugh, maybe I should just not bother today". I still need a little bit of a pep talk to get my butt out the door. I know Joe Rogan is not everyone's cup of tea but he's talked before about how he never finds it easy to get his workouts done. There's a video of him specifically talking about his alarm going off in the morning before his jog and thinking *"UGHHHH" .* And I thought that was pretty eye opening and inspiring coming from someone who's a high level Tae Kwon Do practitioner and BJJ Black Belt.
Another example of my goals - I want to get into reading more regularly. It's a very on and off thing I've done over the years and I'd like to do it somewhat more consistently. My main interest is in science fiction, which definitely isn't the easiest genre to dive into. I remember a couple of years ago reading books by Iain M Banks and Neal Stephenson who delve into very elaborate concepts and constructs and I was just sat there thinking "Am I stupid for not getting this the first time round?" I was undiagnosed at the time so I was unaware of my natural disadvantage. That being said, some of my friends are very keen readers (Like, total book worms) and after they read the same books I just mentioned they were in agreement with me that they were pretty puzzled at times and had to go over certain paragraphs to understand some concepts a little better.
I feel like this is where therapy or some kind of ADHD coach would come in handy, just to recognize moments where I'm expecting way too much of myself. Hell, "Adulting is hard" is basically a common meme at this point. Even neurotypical people have a never ending to-do list, right?
Any advice would be helpful. Also, if you know of any resources that recommend or encourage better reading habits for ADHD folk, that'd be swell! | 2021-11-23T16:49:07.000Z | r0hgxz | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Differentiating Between ADHD and Basic Human Nature | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hgxz/differentiating_between_adhd_and_basic_human/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T16:46:40.000Z | r0hf03 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Therapist redflags? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hf03/therapist_redflags/ |
Leading_Ad4301 | So I’m 20F and recently got diagnosed with ADHD and the doctor started me off on Guanfacine 1 mg since he said I cant jump onto stimulants. I’ve been taking the medication for about 2 weeks now and I feel like it’s making my symptoms worse? I take the medication at night and it helps me get a good sleep but during the day my brain is so foggy and I’ve been more forgetful of things when I’m usually not THAT forgetful. And I’m in college so its coming up to be finals week and I’m having more difficulty concentrating. Not sure if its all placebo and all in my head or its really the medication. Anyone else have this experience? | 2021-11-23T16:41:19.000Z | r0haxx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Guanfacine making ADHD worse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0haxx/guanfacine_making_adhd_worse/ |
BeBoopBoopBop | [removed] | 2021-11-23T16:40:46.000Z | r0hahi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just diagnosed, now what? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0hahi/just_diagnosed_now_what/ |
leading_suspect | I have undiagnosed ADHD and take medication for anxiety/depression I struggled with 10+ years ago. My depression is gone for the most part, but anxiety can still appear.
I work at a small company and started in a very junior position 10+ years ago. Now I'm manager of my department and work with one of our biggest clients. My bosses and client have been happy with my work and communication. If you told depressed/anxious me of many years ago that I would be hosting weekly project status calls and talking for 20+ minutes I wouldn't have believed you. I still sometimes get dread about these calls beforehand, but I deal.
Now I have four large projects going on, two with far future deadlines. All of the deadlines have been compressed by request of the client. I just got another 'hot' project dropped on me by our client they want asap.
I feel like these next few months are going to be very hard. I've managed/dealt with it until now, despite having a hard time focusing during meetings I am not leading (steamboat willie playing in my head, looking outside at the birds, etc etc), and juggling multiple smaller projects. I like to take action on things right away; things I can do and finish in a few days (or week tops) are great. I know I can forget about them (even though I keep track and have notes to prevent this), so I try to get them done right away to avoid any issues later. There's still been times where something slips through and I get asked about it, and write myself a new note to follow up, but for the most part those are easy to correct.
Right now it feels like my ADHD is leading to anxiety, which can lead to depression. Sometimes on my lunch break I just want to lay down and take a nap. I might be a little tired, but it's mainly so I can get away from it and not have to think about it. [This pretty much sums up my headspace](https://i.redd.it/rhbedvh7clq41.png) the past few weeks (today especially).
I guess I'm kind of ranting/venting, but if you have any ideas that could help I'd be happy to hear them. Thanks | 2021-11-23T16:39:25.000Z | r0h9ex | 9 | 23 | ADHD | I got promoted into a manager position two years ago and my ADHD is fighting me every step of the way | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h9ex/i_got_promoted_into_a_manager_position_two_years/ |
nthnnh | I got diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year and have found loads of really helpful tips on here for a variety of things but there's one particular boring task I have to do at work that nothing seems to apply to so I was hoping someone might have some ideas! If it makes any difference to advice I am currently unmedicated, on the waiting list for titration.
Basically, the task is to check that there's no mistakes in another team members work (we're paired up to check each others) don't get me started on whether it's actually necessary to do because that's a very long rant. But it's tedious, there's no sense of achievement at the end, and there's not tangible repercussions if I don't do it. Plus I don't think it helps that I think it's unnecessary anyway. Everything is digital as well so there's no physical reminder (in years gone by we had physical packs that needed checking and I still only managed to remember to do it once every 6 weeks when the pile got so huge I couldn't avoid it any more).
I don't find digital reminders or flagging very helpful because it's too easy for me to ignore. I've tried setting specific time aside to do it but inevitably something that feels more important comes up. And I often actually completely forget it's a thing I'm supposed to be doing. I also don't have a set workspace, I usually use my laptop on the sofa at home and then once a week I'm at a hot desk in the office so sticking stuff up around my workspace isn't an option at the minute.
urgh if anyone has anything they think could help me here?? | 2021-11-23T16:38:46.000Z | r0h8v1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Boring task help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h8v1/boring_task_help/ |
Ok_Individual9340 | Hey! I was wondering if you all would be willing to share your medication lineup and dosage? especially from those who have been on medicine for sometime. I feel like I metabolize stimulants very quickly, but I feel uncomfortable asking to raise my dosage. I was just curious if anyone else has a higher than average dosage and what it is. It seems like most people take such a small dose and see improvements but that’s not the case for me. Just curious if anyone else has experience with this because I feel so uncomfortable asking for a higher dose with my doctor.
Thanks! | 2021-11-23T16:37:52.000Z | r0h86i | 2 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD meds question for those who have been using stimulants over a year | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h86i/adhd_meds_question_for_those_who_have_been_using/ |
hummus-mam | I’m new to Reddit, so please excuse my terrible post format. I’m on the hunt for any apps, informative podcasts or books that help support ADHD. I’m 18F and have combined ADHD. I’d really appreciate some suggestions for any apps that help you to relieve the stresses that come along with this disorder…
Many thanks :)) | 2021-11-23T16:36:42.000Z | r0h790 | 5 | 8 | ADHD | Apps to help with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h790/apps_to_help_with_adhd/ |
Think-Caterpillar760 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T16:36:41.000Z | r0h78a | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Dissolving Adderall in cold coffee/water? And sipping it over the course of the day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h78a/dissolving_adderall_in_cold_coffeewater_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T16:30:06.000Z | r0h1sn | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How to tell what euphoria is on meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0h1sn/how_to_tell_what_euphoria_is_on_meds/ |
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