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Radiant-Pin-558 | I like to think I’m a good listener, I give as much attention as I can and try to understand what they’re saying and give a good reply. But then retaining that information is not easy for me and it’s not an intentional thing and I get confused very easily when a past convo or thing is brought up again. Like my gf feels I don’t listen to her and don’t care which is not true. I give her my attention and listen to what she has to say. She’s really busy so she always tells me what’s going on and when but then I can’t retain that for long. Like she’ll tell me she has work then as that day comes I ask to hangout and she’s upset I didn’t remember she has work. And it makes her feel like I’m not listening or don’t care which I hate making her feel because it isn’t true. I’ve tried explaining it’s not as easy for me as it is for you but I understand why she’d feel that way. Any tips on how to retain info like this better? | 2021-11-23T05:21:40.000Z | r05s73 | 6 | 9 | ADHD | Listening but not remembering | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05s73/listening_but_not_remembering/ |
spehktre | [removed] | 2021-11-23T05:18:36.000Z | r05q9s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD, or lazy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05q9s/adhd_or_lazy/ |
[deleted] | Do any of you get periods where whatever comes I to your mind you HAVE to say it?
I get it at REALLY inappropriate moments, ie I'll be on the phone to my Dr or my supervising officer and randomly start saying the most idiotic things and embarrass myself. Or if I'm trying to make a reservation for dinner at a nice restaurant!
Or if I'm on an all nighter coz I can't get my mind to stop, I'll start randomly singing and making up totally inappropriate lyrics to songs and I'll wake the missus up.
I know she doesn't mind but it really pisses me off that I keep waking her up coz it's not fair on her getting woken up 3 or 4 times a night with my bullsh*t. | 2021-11-23T05:16:56.000Z | r05p7d | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Random outbursts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05p7d/random_outbursts/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T05:16:33.000Z | r05p05 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Diagnosis Story: Before / After, What Changed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05p05/diagnosis_story_before_after_what_changed/ |
Summerwind777 | I was finally officially diagnosed on Friday and put on medication which really helps. I've been thinking about becoming a vet for a long time, but I'm worried I'll struggle because of my difficulty focusing. Especially since Vet school is hard to get into and it requires lots of school. My mom told me that "Vet School is really hard!" With that classic mom look that means she doesn't think i can do it. What do you guys think? | 2021-11-23T05:10:59.000Z | r05lkt | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Possible to become a veterinarian with adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05lkt/possible_to_become_a_veterinarian_with_adhd/ |
Dummy_addict14 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T05:09:17.000Z | r05kju | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd parody montages | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05kju/adhd_parody_montages/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T05:05:13.000Z | r05hw9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Isn't it ironic? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05hw9/isnt_it_ironic/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T05:00:17.000Z | r05epx | 11 | 26 | ADHD | I was happiest when I was unemployed | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05epx/i_was_happiest_when_i_was_unemployed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T05:00:14.000Z | r05eme | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Isn't it ironic? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05eme/isnt_it_ironic/ |
ussr_ftw | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:59:57.000Z | r05ebf | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Poll: Should I take my medication late like at 9 so I can stay up all night to fix adhd-created problems? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05ebf/poll_should_i_take_my_medication_late_like_at_9/ |
1BadBiscuit | I usually don’t mind hyper-fixating on certain things. Music, movies, stories I’m writing, etcetera. I’m having issues with hyper-fixating on people, more specifically women. I’ve been single for a little over a year now, and never had much luck with dating. I’ll have one conversation with a girl and I’ll fixate on her and constantly think about her in a romantic way non stop. I’ve been pretty late to the adhd game so I’m only realizing now that this is a hyper fixation. It’s not fair to her to think of her like that and it’s not healthy for me. Are there any small things that you guys do to stop this? At home I usually do fine, but at work it runs rampant. | 2021-11-23T04:58:46.000Z | r05dl4 | 7 | 13 | ADHD | How to manage hyper-fixating on people | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05dl4/how_to_manage_hyperfixating_on_people/ |
1dmacdonald | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:56:34.000Z | r05c6u | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is this an ADHD thing or just a me thing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r05c6u/is_this_an_adhd_thing_or_just_a_me_thing/ |
equal_odds | I swear, for years, I’ve had this uncontrollable probable that I’m hyper aware of, and it’s only prevalent while I’m stimmed. Surely I can’t be the only one.
Like, does anyone else feel like they ritually end up writing huge blocks of text that somehow all feels necessary in conveying a message? Maybe it’s more of an anxiety thing that’s heightened while stimmed, and I feel the need to explain all my thoughts along the way.
I do feel like I did a decent job of not blowing this post itself out of proportion though :) lol | 2021-11-23T04:49:17.000Z | r057qt | 15 | 26 | ADHD | How do I NOT write a novel with every text message or Slack post?? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r057qt/how_do_i_not_write_a_novel_with_every_text/ |
kattycaake | I know for sure that I have ADHD-PI and Seasonal Affective Disorder, but both are undiagnosed. there's just no way I don't both of those because of my symptoms I have been keeping track of for about 6 months, and I have my first therapy appointment in years tomorrow.
I have always struggled in school, but now I'm in my senior year of highschool and I need to make everything up from what I failed in my previous years. I did okay in the first couple months since the weather has been nice, but now that winter is rolling in and the SAD is beginning I can't even bring myself to go to school as of late.
I can't get out of bed, so I tried doing my classes online- but my brain yells at me to stop and do something else. i just can't focus.
it's always been like this, my room constantly in disaster- and when it's like that it basically doubles my ability to not concentrate. it really sucks to live like this and I want to good in school but my brain won't let me.
so here's the question: how fast could I get medicated? i feel like it is extremely urgent and if I don't get medicated within the next week or so school will be too overwhelming and I'll drop out. when I go to my first therapy appointment tomorrow, is there a way I can get medicated right away so I can save myself before it's too late? or will I have to do a few more sessions before they can diagnose me and get me medicated?
I was wondering if I tell them how dire my situation is they'll medicate me? I'm also scared of them thinking I'm just a druggie that wants meds but I am truly suffering.
TLDR my first therapy appointment is tomorrow, and if I don't get medicated I feel like I'm gonna drop out of highschool, so is there a way to get diagnosed with ADHD and get medicated for it in the first session? | 2021-11-23T04:48:09.000Z | r0571s | 5 | 2 | ADHD | How fast can I get medicated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0571s/how_fast_can_i_get_medicated/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:47:28.000Z | r056n5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have any tips on how to stop hyper-fixating on people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r056n5/does_anyone_have_any_tips_on_how_to_stop/ |
JustSad1 | I wonder if I got a wrong diagnosis.
I take 20mg Ritalin
I have depression and anxiety.
When I take my medication I feel even less focus. I forget even less what I do. Things like trying to put socks on when I already have them on.
I feel super nauseous all the time, very dehydrated, losing my voice, tired, never hungry, few visual hallucinations. Shaking more than without medication and less fluid movement. It also give me suicidal thoughts because I can't stand it's feeling.
Very cold feet and hands but also before medication.
One day I woke up having slept a full day not realizing, I went shower and couldn't stand or dress. I was feeling I was going to fall unconscious and I know what it's like because it happened to me before.
I think maybe it's only my depression and anxiety affecting my cognitivity that is heing diagnosed as ADD. I am not hyper-active, very calm unless I have an outburst.
My anxiety is really intense to where I dissociate and can go unconscious. My depression is going on for many years. I feel my head degrading over the years. | 2021-11-23T04:42:27.000Z | r053hn | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Meds making it worse, wrong diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r053hn/meds_making_it_worse_wrong_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T04:40:44.000Z | r052gp | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Dextroamphetamine dosages | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r052gp/dextroamphetamine_dosages/ |
Klutzy_Canary_7070 | For context I'm a 16 your old guy who has been diagnosed with mild adhd since a young age and i think it's getting worse.I come from a country where mental health is paid absolutely no attention and having ADHD is considered being slow or dumb I've been told this for such a long time that I myself have accepted it. I've always struggled with just being functional on a daily basis. And i dont exactly have the best track record with mental health. And the academic part of my life has always suffered due to me being unable to get enough work done or not being able to focus on whatever task i have at hand. Usually i could push thru and somehow pass all my classes but recently I have been finding it hard to do that too. As I have trouble paying attention in class and also not being able to get any studying done on my own ( i take probably 3-4 hours for a job that someone normal would take 30mins for). And 11th and 12th grade for me are extremely important as it is gonna help me get into a college.
I've posted about this cuz I wanted to know how effective the meds are and also just let out a few things as I don't know anybody that can relate with how I feel
Are meds exactly what people hype them up for?
Can you get addicted to them?do they have any side effects?
How do you get prescribed?
What's the difference between being on and being off the meds?
Are there any bad experiences anyone has had while being on meds?
What are long term effects?
What are the advantages or disadvantages?
After reading my situation do you think I require meds?
Also i have spoken to my parents about meds but they are extremely reluctant to going down that path IDEK why. I have decided to do some research on meds becuz (gonna sound cringe but) i genuinely think there is so much i can amount to and do but I am just unable to becuz I have weights
Tied to my feet.
Also i apologize for being all over the place as i have alot of trouble putting down what exactly is going on in my mind in a structured form | 2021-11-23T04:38:08.000Z | r050tc | 8 | 4 | ADHD | 16 year old needs a little help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r050tc/16_year_old_needs_a_little_help/ |
xXmarcybaby666Xx | can anybody else here who is adhd and bipolar maybe give me some advice on adhd medications that have worked well for them (especially combined with mood stabilizers)
i’m currently taking valproic acid as a mood stabilizer and concerta for adhd but finding the concerta to give me a bit too much tunnel vision which turns minor distractions into epic detours.
i want to try something else but want to avoid triggering hypomania
thanks! | 2021-11-23T04:36:14.000Z | r04zno | 4 | 2 | ADHD | looking for advice re: adhd medication for someone who is bipolar | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04zno/looking_for_advice_re_adhd_medication_for_someone/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T04:33:38.000Z | r04xzm | 20 | 66 | ADHD | Here I am about to pull another all nighter. I hate myself. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04xzm/here_i_am_about_to_pull_another_all_nighter_i/ |
savvrose | I was diagnosed with adhd about 2 years ago. I have tried IR adderall 10 mg for 1 month. Switched to vyvanse 40 mg for 3 months. Switched then to concerta for 1 month. Went back to vyvanse for 1 year. I was told by my doctor is I wanted to switch again I need to go to a different one. So I did last month. I am now on Adderall XR 20 mg. I feel like I cannot find something that will help me. I want to fry adderall IR again but I feel like I’m going crazy switching to all these different medications. On XR (vyvanse and adderall) I feel like a zombie kind of. I am calm but I do not get the things I need to get done, done. I remember the IR helping me actually do those things but I don’t think I was treated accordingly with my first doctor. Can someone help? | 2021-11-23T04:33:35.000Z | r04xyr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I need help with my medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04xyr/i_need_help_with_my_medication/ |
trabe28 | I'm currently prescribed Adderall and take 20mg/morning, 10mg afternoon the last couple months. It's been great for motivation and concentration but I'm having physical side effects that are uncomfortable. Profuse sweating and added anxiety most notable.
So I was wondering if any of you have been prescribed the Guanfacine in addition to a stimulant? It looks promising from a few research articles I've read but those studies were conducted on children.
I want to mention it to my psych at our next appointment. I've searched some threads already and they seem to be limited to peoples reactions to the first initial dosage. I'm hoping some of you have experience with it for longer durations.
Good, bad or indifferent. I want to hear your experiences! | 2021-11-23T04:29:50.000Z | r04vgl | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Combination Therapy? Adderall/Guanfacine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04vgl/combination_therapy_adderallguanfacine/ |
ataraxia6 | To start, I likely have all 3. Lately, though, I've been feeling like I can never "catch up"- my job has been very difficult the last 2 years, really, where all I want to do when I get home is lie down and turn my brain off. This leads to depression and the house turning into a wreck. However, on the weekends/days when I have energy, I find myself fogoing doing fun things/restoring my spoons, if you're familiar with that theory, in favor of cleaning the house and watering the plants and doing the million other chores that seem to never end. Is this normal? Is "adult" life just not fun anymore? | 2021-11-23T04:29:35.000Z | r04vbi | 3 | 5 | ADHD | ADHD, depression or burnout? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04vbi/adhd_depression_or_burnout/ |
-happuccino- | It was supposed to be 9 pages and I turned in 6 and honestly, even with all that missing work I'm SO proud of myself!! I did it all in one day and that's kind a miracle to me! I know it seems dumb to be happy about an essay that doesn't even meet the standard, but recently getting work done has been so difficult and I've been skipping so many essays and projects that I'm just amazed that I was able to get this done, and it's not even horrible, it's just short!
I'm also highly relieved because this was the LAST big thing I had to do this semester - from here on out it's just standard homework and tests, which will be a struggle sometimes, I know, but it's so much less pressure and stress than a huge overhanging project or paper that I can't even touch. I feel like I'm finally free, a whole month early! XD
But yeah, I'm *really* looking forward to starting treatment because proud as I am, I'm also exhausted from sacrificing hours of sleep for work and I would love to stop repeating this process ever again. XD | 2021-11-23T04:28:07.000Z | r04udk | 12 | 34 | ADHD | I turned in an essay 3 pages short and I'm proud!! | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04udk/i_turned_in_an_essay_3_pages_short_and_im_proud/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:26:54.000Z | r04tkg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (TL;DR ) I don’t know anyone with ADHD. Does anyone struggle to stay on their meds? Is this a normal thing? Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04tkg/tldr_i_dont_know_anyone_with_adhd_does_anyone/ |
subredditdramata1 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:24:21.000Z | r04rx9 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Subredditdrama mods making offensive comments about me for having adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04rx9/subredditdrama_mods_making_offensive_comments/ |
alexknight222 | I always have a hard time maintaining and exercise routine because I don’t enjoy working out, and often even a podcast or something isn’t enough mental stimulation to keep me distracted from the workout. I’m very aware of the mental benefits that exercising early in the day can have on my ADHD and anxiety, but even then I’ve had a hard time keeping the routine.
I recently started doing VR boxing and some dancing games for cardio, and it’s been amazing for me. I stay mentally engaged the whole time (although sometimes it helps to throw on some music in the background when I box), and before I know it, I’ve done a half-hour workout at a higher intensity than I would have otherwise. I definitely recommend giving it a shot, fellow ADHDers! | 2021-11-23T04:20:10.000Z | r04p3s | 0 | 1 | ADHD | VR games for exercising have changed my habits completely. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04p3s/vr_games_for_exercising_have_changed_my_habits/ |
subredditdramata1 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T04:17:54.000Z | r04nhr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Subredditdrama mods have been making offensive and derogatory comments due to me having adhd. What should I do | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04nhr/subredditdrama_mods_have_been_making_offensive/ |
bi_guy17 | Today I was given the best news I could receive. I was offered a full time position as a software engineer at a big company. I thought I was gon graduate without a job and take a long time to find one as programming interviews are the death of me - at least leetcode like interviews. But for once, I was recognize beyond my buggy code.
I’ve raw dogged adhd up until this past summer, when I started getting medicated and doing therapy, and I thought I couldn’t make it as a programmer because I would fail the technical interviews or my bad executive dysfunction tbh. There’s still much I have to learn to work more in sync with the squirrel runnin in my head, but one victory and step at a time.
TL;DR: got a job, thought adhd would make the process longer and excruciating.
If there’s anything I’d like for you to take away: celebrates the victories, and don’t let your last few Ls discourage you; as many Ls as it take a W is bound to happen :) | 2021-11-23T04:14:58.000Z | r04llz | 4 | 41 | ADHD | Major W; Me:1 ADHD:0 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04llz/major_w_me1_adhd0/ |
bi_guy17 | Today I was given the best news I could receive. I was offered a full time position as a software engineer at a big company. I thought I was gon graduate without a job and take a long time to find one as programming interviews are the death of me - at least leetcode like interviews. But for once, I was recognize beyond my buggy code.
I’ve raw dogged adhd up until this past summer, when I started getting medicated and doing therapy, and I thought I couldn’t make it as a programmer because I would fail the technical interviews or my bad executive dysfunction tbh. There’s still much I have to learn to work more in sync with the squirrel runnin in my head, but one victory and step at a time.
TL;DR: got a job, thought adhd would make the process longer and excruciating.
If there’s anything I’d like for you to take away: celebrates the victories, and don’t let your last few Ls discourage you; as many Ls as it take a W is bound to happen :) | 2021-11-23T04:11:02.000Z | r04j2c | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Major W - Me:1 Adhd:0 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04j2c/major_w_me1_adhd0/ |
what_a_friend | I'm working as a cashier at a hardware store. I was experiencing sensory overload the entire day but I made it through!!!
I just worked the register today. Tomorrow I'll learn some more things within the store. My biggest fear is answering the phone. Due to my brain glitching out and my speech issues, idk how I'm going to do. I'm just happy to make some money! | 2021-11-23T04:06:49.000Z | r04gcp | 3 | 7 | ADHD | Today was my first day at work! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04gcp/today_was_my_first_day_at_work/ |
windowseat4life | I often find that I have so many things I need to do / get done / deal with that I'll end up just sitting for hours without really moving. I'll usually have my cell phone during this & I'll just stare mindlessly at my phone scrolling through social media for hours, sitting in the same exact position nearly the entire time without moving.
It's not only frustrating that I'm not getting any of the million things done that I need to work on, but I'm also not giving attention to either of my pets during these episodes & I feel very guilty for that.
I don't know a way to break out of it & it happens almost every day. It's been happening for at least since 2017. So the last few years.
Yeah I've had a ton of stress in those years - grad school, covid related stuff, parent getting cancer & dying, so many health issues. So it could just be a reaction to chronic stress.
Either way, I can't figure out a way to stop it from happening & I feel like it's taking over my life. I'm not medicated right now, although I did start taking Strattera again a yesterday. So far it's not helping but I'm sure it might just take some time to really take effect. I didn't give it much of a chance earlier this year when I was put on it because it upsets my stomach a lot. I have an appointment with a new psychiatrist in a few weeks & it's on my list of things to bring up in that appointment.
But in the meantime, does anyone have experience with this & have any advice? I feel like a total zombie & it's ruining my life. | 2021-11-23T04:06:48.000Z | r04gc5 | 5 | 7 | ADHD | Most days I feel so overwhelmed with anxiety that I basically go catatonic for a few hours or most of the day | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04gc5/most_days_i_feel_so_overwhelmed_with_anxiety_that/ |
alondrachicken2 | Hello, I (20F) just scheduled my first appointment with my clinic for a physical examination. I asked (on the phone) about how to get a mental health exam, and they told me I'd have to talk with my physical exam provider about it so that they may refer me to someone. Sorry if I'm not providing enough information, but the phone call was exactly like that, regarding my question. I'm confident I've been struggling with ADHD this entire time, and others believe so too. Is it a long process? Do I really just ask my provider for an exam? Please guide me through the process. | 2021-11-23T04:05:46.000Z | r04fno | 6 | 2 | ADHD | How do I get diagnosed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04fno/how_do_i_get_diagnosed/ |
KurosakiKaicho | I’m a 20 year old university student in stem, and I remember always as a student I’ve been very antsy. The teacher would always write in my report card about being distracted etc.. As an adult when I’m working multiple jobs and having a very heavy course load I find myself unable to pay attention to anything longer than a minute I keep jumping all over the web whenever doing work or studying. I’m not sure if I have ADHD (have many symptoms for sure). I’m not exactly sure what I should do (terms of getting tested or looking for some otc remedies), as with school being increasingly difficult if I just get more stressed.
Thank you in advance! | 2021-11-23T04:05:33.000Z | r04fjd | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Confused on Options | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04fjd/confused_on_options/ |
irishgambin0 | this is my first time posting in here, but I've been quietly observing and reading whatever i can. i'm almost positive i've had ADHD my whole life, which my mom pointed out when i was about 18. in the time since i have not spoken to a doctor about it – i turned 37 last month.
i've been observing because i'm considering speaking to a doctor about it, whenever i allow myself to. while i've been collecting some knowledge i've noticed a handful of posts of people talking about telling their interviewer or boss about their adhd, as if they're nervous about it. some posts address this "stigma" directly. so obviously a lot of people consider it a thing. but to my mind, i have never heard anyone speak negatively, scoff at, have some sort of prejudice or are heaitant towards adhd. before reading the content in this sub, if i was to be diagnosed with adhd, i would have never even considered telling my boss, moreover, i probably wouldn't have even worried about what someone would think, let alone tell them. is this actually a thing with people? do employers actually have an issue with people who have adhd? people consider it to be something of a "handicap", so to speak?
thanks for taking the time to answer. just trying to feel out the way it is. | 2021-11-23T04:04:39.000Z | r04ews | 13 | 5 | ADHD | Is there a stigma attached to ADHD? | 0.78 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r04ews/is_there_a_stigma_attached_to_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T03:53:45.000Z | r047m4 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Intense Academic Frustration... Help??? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r047m4/intense_academic_frustration_help/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T03:53:01.000Z | r0471i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dextroamphetamine dosages | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0471i/dextroamphetamine_dosages/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T03:51:46.000Z | r0467f | 2 | 0 | ADHD | New Relationship Energy draining fast? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0467f/new_relationship_energy_draining_fast/ |
windowseat4life | [removed] | 2021-11-23T03:51:42.000Z | r0465u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone feel so overwhelmed with anxiety that you basically go catatonic for a few hours or most of the day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0465u/does_anyone_feel_so_overwhelmed_with_anxiety_that/ |
ADHDeric | So my therapist has suggest meds in treatment of my (unofficially diagnosed or treated) ADHD and seek out a psychiatrist. Simple right? nope. I don't know what it is but every psych that I have called either; no longer take "Direct ADD/ADHD" patients, oh we don't do diagnosis, or in one case I was simply hung up on. Oh and the ones that are available want me to do more hoops, one 'only take referrals from X network' so you have to be first seen by their own X branded Primary Care Physician(PCP) before scheduling an appointment and even if you do there's a 3 month backlog, another doesn't do diagnosis and I have to go to a professional diagnosis place which also you guessed it has a 3-6 month backlog and I cannot schedule an appointment with out a referral from their own in group psychiatrist. So I'd have to see two psychiatrists instead of one.
Speaking with my therapist she's completely befuddled and cannot understand why I cannot find anyone willing to see sometime this decade. What has happened? Has the pandemic simply flooded psychiatrists with ADHD patients and they're now more wary of taking anyone with even a hint of having ADHD? It's like having a black mark. I have called places 45 minutes to an hour away from me who are just apparently overwhelmed with demand. One guy was very rude to me when I asked about getting diagnosed and treated.
So if you know of a good psychiatrist in the Los Angeles area my DM's are wide open.
Note i have GREAT insurance and I am entirely willing to pay out of pocket to get treatment, if that's what I have to do. | 2021-11-23T03:50:08.000Z | r0454g | 7 | 11 | ADHD | How do any ya'll see a psychiatrist? Help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0454g/how_do_any_yall_see_a_psychiatrist_help/ |
dejectedwaffles | So, I decided to get evaluated for ADHD in Bangalore, India and here's how that went:
I consulted a psychiatrist online through an app and was told that this diagnosis could be likely but it's not possible online. Plus, due to some government regulations, ADHD meds and even some antidepressants aren't allowed to be prescribed online. This consult did not result in me getting diagnosed, but it helped me gain clarity on things.
I went to a doctor in-clinic who told me that ADHD is incredibly hard to medicate because of the regulations put around them due to the potential for abuse. He also mentioned that a lot of symptoms overlap with depression, so that's one thing you should probably consider if you do have any other illnesses.
Lastly, the evaluation was done by a psychologist. You'll have to call them up beforehand and ask for an ADHD evaluation. It is half based on a self reporting survey which can be kind of tricky to honestly answer if you're biased towards getting the diagnosis.
IMPORTANT: A good psychologist can connect the dots based on what you'll mention to them plus the questionnaire. So be as open minded and honest as possible.
The psychologist can then work with your psychiatrist to gain a better understanding on what you're doing through.
This helped me come to a good conclusion with regards to my doubts with ADHD.
I really hopes this helps, even if by a little bit. | 2021-11-23T03:42:36.000Z | r0404u | 5 | 6 | ADHD | My experience with getting an ADHD evaluation in India | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0404u/my_experience_with_getting_an_adhd_evaluation_in/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T03:39:24.000Z | r03y22 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Corporate discrimination? Or normal office drama? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03y22/corporate_discrimination_or_normal_office_drama/ |
inquisitiveADHDdude | I changed medicines during this semester (2nd year in college) and I kind of hit a rough patch. Backstory l: I am normally an all A and B's student. Occasionally I'll have a C here and there for an especially hard class. This semester tho I was doing better than I ever had. I was literally meditating everyday, finally saving money, working 20+ hours a week and doing well in my science courses. And because if this my self esteem was pretty high and my anxiety was pretty low.
THEN, I had to change anxiety medications because of a heart issue and that really threw a wrench into things. I got depressed and I slowly stopped getting schoolwork done. After about a month and a half I'm back on my old medication. (I just said fuck it) but now I am so behind I am so scared.
I LITERALLY WENT FROM REWRITING MY NOTES EVERYDAY AND GETTING THINGS DONE AHEAD OF THE DUE DATES TO FORGETTING ASSIGNMENTS AND LITERALLY NEVER WRITING NOTES.
I JUST CANT GET MYSELF TO DO IT. It's been really Taking a toll on me I've been avoiding thinking about it. It's bad. I actually have a final project due for one class and it's big. Please can someone give me some advice. I am on Thanksgiving break this is my opportunity to get some work done. But I'm still having such a hard time.
Please please please I need help. | 2021-11-23T03:29:21.000Z | r03r5a | 3 | 1 | ADHD | God I can't get myself to do any schoolwork. I need help | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03r5a/god_i_cant_get_myself_to_do_any_schoolwork_i_need/ |
murmuringseahorses | Hi friends!!! just wanted to share a personal achievement, managed to fight off the ADHD tonight and I fully cleaned and organised the house bathroom (may have been a week late on the rota, but I did a FULL deep clean and went above and beyond) and I also threw away all the rubbish in my room and did all my dishes!!!! I'm going to try and hoover tomorrow and really sort out my room, get a haircut, organise the doctors appointment I've been meaning to get for months, and get some meds for other random stuff. Just wanted to share the personal win with some people :)
Yes I did all of this at 3:20am but I think maybe this is my productivity window? I'm finding out more and more about myself and my ADHD every day and this sub is helping me feel less alone. Thank you! | 2021-11-23T03:28:17.000Z | r03qer | 9 | 83 | ADHD | I am proud of myself today! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03qer/i_am_proud_of_myself_today/ |
Topoltergeist | So I'm a college math teacher and I have a lecture I need to give tomorrow. Today from 9-5 I worked on other things that have a farther out deadline. Then I got home, cooked dinner, etc etc, and sat down to work on the lecture ... only to work on my lesson plan for next week... I have gotten nothing done and my meds have long run out.
Soooooo now my plan is to go to bed and wake up super early to start/finish the lecture. I have notes from the last time I taught the course, so this isn't unreasonable, but it is certainly suboptimal.
There are some days where I think "Wow I've got everything figured out!" and then this happens and the Sisyphean boulder just rolls back down the hill. | 2021-11-23T03:16:14.000Z | r03i7x | 2 | 6 | ADHD | If only I could focus on the right thing ... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03i7x/if_only_i_could_focus_on_the_right_thing/ |
avad0re | I am ruining myself with my impulsive spending. I try and budget but fuck, it is hard. Even when I do budget, it goes straight out of the window. It's mostly food, not random shit. I will pack a lunch but not want to eat that, I just HAVE TO SPEND MONEY. It is really debilitating. I am not medicated, I already have a brain malformation and I am severely sedated by a few meds. I have never been diagnosed but I tick ALL the boxes other than being hyper, I am never hyper because I am too fucking stoned. I smoke a shit load to dull myself down and make excuses for being lazy. God help me. Where do I start? How do you stop spending money so impulsively, why do i HAVE to spend money that day?Does anyone have any tips?I have a son so I can't put my money away and 'not touch it' when the most random shit comes up.I budgeted my week and then he lost his fucking school shoes so now I am totally out of the window. I just bought a house, I can't even start packing and I move in fucking 7 days.
Why am I like this?
EDIT: It is my partners house, he saved all the money, I just paid the rent while he saved lol. | 2021-11-23T03:12:45.000Z | r03fta | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How to stop buying impulsively? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03fta/how_to_stop_buying_impulsively/ |
SilverSquare | It's open enrollment. I'm switching away from a HMO with Kaiser. I currently have a PPO set, but heard HDHP is better? I'm from the Bay Area.
tl;dr: I'm leaving my HMO because I have a suspicion that I have ADHD. No matter if it's ADHD or something different, I don't want to risk dealing with mental health issues since I heard Kaiser's Mental Health system is a nightmare.
Currently, I have my enrollment switching to Anthem PPO which will be $100 versus Kaiser HMO's $29. I have the opportunity to do Anthem's HDP which is a lower premium, but higher deductable. But with this, I have the opportunity to have an HSA which I heard good things about here.
Which one would be better? Hypothetically, I go through the process of getting a diagnosis and then start on medication. Which would be the better financial position in the long run? | 2021-11-23T03:10:22.000Z | r03e3y | 5 | 3 | ADHD | What would be better? A PPO w/ Anthem or an HDHP PPO w/ Anthem? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03e3y/what_would_be_better_a_ppo_w_anthem_or_an_hdhp/ |
Accomplished-Cod3681 | People say to be patient and that another day won’t seem a lot in the long term but ADHD doesn’t foster patience.
It’d almost ironic to be told that I should be patient. It’s frustrating enough waiting at the doctors office, now imagine days and days?!
I am going to call the clinic in the morning in hopes I can keep the ball rolling, but I have a feeling I might have to wait until Wednesday morning to actually start my medication.
I want to do homework and finish laundry and clean and do everything I haven’t. I want to stop suffering. I want to at least be able to start tasks that I wish I could start every day of my life.
ETA: Clinic that took my EKG said they did fax it to my provider’s clinic.
Im guessing my best bet I’d to wait until the morning to verify with my provider’s clinic. I’m worried front desk is probably too busy and hasn’t sent uploaded it to the portal yet for my provider to see. :( | 2021-11-23T03:06:31.000Z | r03bk9 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Clinic said they would se d EKG Results but provider didn’t receive it and can’t order until they do AKA another day without treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03bk9/clinic_said_they_would_se_d_ekg_results_but/ |
avapatava | got diagnosed with adhd march 2021 @ age of 18. have always had weekly/monthly hyper-fixations that kept me busy, didn’t have many super stable friendships & those I did/do have live/d pretty far, so I’m used to entertaining myself.
also never had a boyfriend until june 2020. him and I made an agreement to start saving money so we could move out together eventually, and I gave up hyperfixating on something new every month bc it was a big waste of money ($40 for embroidery stuff I’d get bored of in a week, and it’s still sitting under my bed half-finished a year later). I didn’t know I had adhd at the time and didn’t realize the pattern, so I just thought I was trying to find a hobby but couldn’t stick with anything.
from approx june 2020-march 2021 my bf and I have spent every day/every other day together & we live walking distance from each other. we are seeing each other less now because of in person uni classes (2ish time a week on weekends).
long story short I don’t know what to do with myself. I spend whole days laying in bed just sleeping because i get bored of tv/electronics, can’t focus enough to read, and i literally can’t get myself to do anything i’m not super interested in.
now understanding that i gave up my hyperfixations, i’ve tried to give myself little projects to stay busy but I still find myself getting bored and i’m just not as invested anymore, usually because i feel whatever i’m doing is kind of a waste of time/money (…super critical of myself which doesn’t help).
was hoping someone had some advice or some suggestions. it’s very uncomfortable for me to have gone my whole life being content, busy, and entertained while alone almost 100% of the time and now suddenly i don’t know what to do with myself & am bored out my mind. also just feel very shameful and guilty for not being productive or even enjoying my “free” time. | 2021-11-23T03:05:09.000Z | r03amc | 5 | 1 | ADHD | gave up hyperfixations and don’t know how to be alone | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03amc/gave_up_hyperfixations_and_dont_know_how_to_be/ |
EllisR299 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T03:03:20.000Z | r039et | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Yo (apparently these title require 10 characters minimum and I can only think of yo) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r039et/yo_apparently_these_title_require_10_characters/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:58:40.000Z | r03613 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do stimulant treatment stop the brain development of adhd brain which maturation is delayed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r03613/do_stimulant_treatment_stop_the_brain_development/ |
Tarndra99 | I forgot to take my meds 2 days ago, I crashed really hard. However I have taken it yesterday and today and still feel like I'm crashing. Im just really tired! I'm not so much feeling the irritability and anxiety that sometimes come along with my crashes but I'm exhausted and I have no stamina! I thought it would go away when I started taking my medication again, but it didn't! | 2021-11-23T02:50:21.000Z | r030ae | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Is it possible for a vyvanse crash to last even if you start taking it again? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r030ae/is_it_possible_for_a_vyvanse_crash_to_last_even/ |
toocynicaltocare | I haven't started any medication yet, so I'm trying to get through this with sheer willpower.
My impulse spending has always been an issue in the past (usually by eating out) but for the last year, I've been making bigger purchases on impulse. I'm trying to resell what I bought on impulse to recover some of the money, but it's not going well. Meanwhile, I'm just fighting the impulse to get yet ANOTHER expensive thing.
I've been trying to distract myself with youtube, working as a delivery driver when it's busy, etc. The problem is that I keep going back to the sale page and looking at the price again and again. Ugh, I hate this. This original character collection hobby is such a money sink. If I knew it'd be so hard to resell these things, I wouldn't have gone balls deep into it. I mean, I have approximately $1500 of characters I bought that I can't manage to resell and all of them were impulse purchases. It's honestly making me hate myself
I know I tagged this as empathy/support but I'll take advice too. | 2021-11-23T02:46:48.000Z | r02xvm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Distracting myself to avoid impulse spending | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02xvm/distracting_myself_to_avoid_impulse_spending/ |
GingeryGoodness031 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:46:27.000Z | r02xna | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sex life with ADHD Parter | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02xna/sex_life_with_adhd_parter/ |
breesidhe | I find it is rather taboo to talk about 'noises in your head' due to the bad reputation it has in association with schizophrenia.
But an inner voice really is very much normal. One.
But I have a strong suspicion that it quite more complicated with ADHD people, since my brain noises are quite more consistent. I'm busy, and so is my brain.
Yes, my singular inner voice likes to monologue constantly. But I also have a constant steam of other noises at all times. On average, I have at least 2-3 of the following at all times:
* "Background music". Ear worms can get annoying. Don't get me started about when there's occasionally a 'battle of the bands'.
* Animal noises consisting of one or more of the following: crickets, birds, et al. sometimes a jungle. Sometimes less.
* random electronic sounds (tones, horns, etc)
This is all pretty much constant. A good reason why meditation is... ~difficult~ fairly impossible. and sleeping can be tricky sometimes.
Nobody seems to admit it, but this is normal. Or at least I think so. At least for ADHD people.
What annoying things do you have to put up with in your headspace? | 2021-11-23T02:45:20.000Z | r02wvp | 30 | 27 | ADHD | Cluttered brain noises are annoying | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02wvp/cluttered_brain_noises_are_annoying/ |
I_found_BACON | Was diagnosed with ADHD about half a week ago. I have been taking 18mg of Conserta for a few days. Two things I've observed.
1. My heart rate and blood pressure are quite high. This causes an increase in the physical symptoms I would associate with anxiety, and as you can imagine it's uncomfortable.
2. I guess my sleep schedule is improving? I find myself less likely to power through my sleepiness when I am tired but doing something. It's gradual improvement though as I find myself waking up frequently throughout the night.
Should I be experiencing increased motivation to accomplish responsibilities and an easier time maintaining focus on said responsibilities? I'm not really feeling it. | 2021-11-23T02:44:07.000Z | r02w2b | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What improvements should I be perceiving with my new medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02w2b/what_improvements_should_i_be_perceiving_with_my/ |
lobsterpopsicle | No one knows about my problem except family so I just needed a place to vent. I don’t know if it’s near the end of the term but I’ve just been so miserable and unmotivated ever since I got off Wellbutrin because it started giving me a rash. I did a bit better on it but it was just giving me insomnia. After I went off, I skipped classes for like a week and it took me a day to finish a lecture. Wellbutrin stopped me from eating so much but I’ll find myself downstairs shoving food down my throat at 3 am. My doctor doesn’t want to put me on stimulants and she recently prescribed Strattera. I’m near the end of the term and I am so scared if the effects might be worse than Wellbutrin. I started meds at the wrong time. And I feel so stupid in my classes because I’m behind and it’s just so hard to focus. | 2021-11-23T02:39:30.000Z | r02t1n | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Got off Wellbutrin for a few weeks, feeling miserable | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02t1n/got_off_wellbutrin_for_a_few_weeks_feeling/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:35:53.000Z | r02qk6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tips to pull myself out of Hyperfixation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02qk6/tips_to_pull_myself_out_of_hyperfixation/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:29:36.000Z | r02m1t | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I think I might have an addiction to adderall and that my dosage might be too high. Do you guys have hard detox issues when you're off your meds or is it optional for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02m1t/i_think_i_might_have_an_addiction_to_adderall_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T02:28:59.000Z | r02lmb | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Helpful Eating Tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02lmb/helpful_eating_tips/ |
Crippling_Automatizm | It's hard to do things: write my book, get a drivers permit, go faster at work, etc. Even trying to make routines doesn't help because after missing it once it's missed forever, so they never last a few weeks. If I had a gun held up to my head then I would literally have my life on the line and would have no choice but to get things done. Then I would be able to be a productive human being and life would be great....... | 2021-11-23T02:27:47.000Z | r02krs | 9 | 2 | ADHD | I would be much more motivated and productive if I was being forced at gunpoint... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02krs/i_would_be_much_more_motivated_and_productive_if/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:27:13.000Z | r02keq | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How to bring up possible ADHD during my doctors appointment tomorrow? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02keq/how_to_bring_up_possible_adhd_during_my_doctors/ |
BuddyDharma | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and treatment and meds have vastly improved my life. But One thing that hasn’t really changed, and that I would like to change, is that o constantly worry about God. I’m not 100% sure it’s ADHD related but given how most of my other problems are I figure it probably is.
I worry that God doesn’t exist and I’m wasting my time worrying about them. I worry God does exist and is judging me harshly for my doubts and my being too afraid of people to go to church (I had an awful religious upbringing and now I can’t even stand to be at churches I know are healthy communities). Or I worry that Buddhism is true and I’m causing myself suffering by not meditating.
I am probably causing myself suffering my not meditating. But it’s kind of boring and hard to stick with. :p
I know there are religions besides Christianity and Buddhism but frankly I’m lucky I don’t think about those. If I thought about them too much I’d just worry about those religions too.
I could go on. I’ve tried to solve the problem with reason. But I’m just not that rational a person and rational arguments don’t convince me. I’ve tried to have faith but… I don’t know how to actually do that. How do people have faith?
I would like to never think about God or religion again, or if I do, think of them with the same detachment I think of ancient religions with. Jesus and Zagreus in the same thought. Not even be an atheist because that’s giving it too much thought.
I would like to just not care.
But I’m worried about making a mistake.
tl;dr Can’t sleep, God will eat me.
Does anyone have any insights? Or have dealt with similar intractable obsessions?
Okay I’m going to drive this out if my mind with creepypasta readings and video games so I can sleep. Will check thread in morning. Ttyl. | 2021-11-23T02:09:23.000Z | r028ic | 59 | 19 | ADHD | Obsessive Worrying about God and Religion | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r028ic/obsessive_worrying_about_god_and_religion/ |
Kaprica5ix | Met with a doctor to talk about ADHD today. It was my first time seeing this doctor because I just got this insurance because I’m in a new job. My new therapist (new job new insurance new everything-again) went through the diagnostic criteria with me this week and I met 8 out of 9 criteria in both inattentive and hyperactive types. I even got myself to do the step of filling out the release of information so she could send the info to my doctor but it didn’t get there in time for my appointment. Then when the doctor was talking to me I was all over the place because in my brain everything feels connected. I have a diagnosis of PTSD and my chart also lists anxiety and depression, but I was excited about the ADHD realization because it actually explains so much and explains it all way better than anxiety or depression. But she decides it’s not enough info and sends me to the behavioral health team for a referral to a psychiatrist for more assessments. Then the behavioral health person gives me two paper assessments that I have to fill out and upload to this portal. And then put me on a waitlist for a psychiatrist who I’ll maybe see in like 6-8 weeks who is about an hour away. When I got the paper assessments I got overwhelmed because it’s too many steps and I’m afraid I’m going to forget or get frustrated and then she starts describing to me how to do it and I’m like I can figure it out I’m a smart person, it’s just too much. Plus I’m about to leave my job (probably well before the 6 weeks it’ll take to see the psychiatrist) so now it feels like there’s just nothing for me to do and I’m so desperate for some help or relief. It’s beyond frustrating. | 2021-11-23T02:05:44.000Z | r025zb | 3 | 39 | ADHD | Do you ever feel like you can’t get diagnosed with ADHD... because you have ADHD? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r025zb/do_you_ever_feel_like_you_cant_get_diagnosed_with/ |
everyoneinside72 | I recently got put back on strattera. I was on it sixteen years ago but stopped because of the side effects, it gave me nightmares. No nightmares this time, thank goodness. I have been on it five days. I am not needing nearly as much sleep, waking up early. I also feel tingly on my skin at times. Its annoying, but not too bad at all. Do side effects last forever, or do they go away as your body gets used to the new medicine? I am hoping that the effectiveness of the medication will be stronger than the annoying side effects. | 2021-11-23T02:05:22.000Z | r025q9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Side effects and effectiveness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r025q9/side_effects_and_effectiveness/ |
happynewsforsadness | pretty sure this is an adhd thing but it could be an autism thing (i’m medically diagnosed with both) but i have no social cues whatsoever. i just feel like everyone else knows exactly what to do in social situations and i’m the only one who doesn’t and it makes me feel so helpless and stupid. for example, i asked my math teacher a question about a test the other day and he just laughed at me and said nothing and i’m still very confused as to what was so funny. if you guys also struggle with this, how do you help with it? | 2021-11-23T02:04:06.000Z | r024t9 | 3 | 7 | ADHD | social situations bad | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r024t9/social_situations_bad/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:03:06.000Z | r0242j | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Hoping someone can offer any kind of solace. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0242j/hoping_someone_can_offer_any_kind_of_solace/ |
dumbxtch | Hi, so I’m learning ASL at university but I struggle a lot with processing fingerspelling. Also I sign like I talk: I’m all over the place.
I can’t do eye contact, I cannot control my facial expressions at all when I sign and often jump from one idea to the next with no structure at all.
These are all key communication points in sign language. But it is so unnatural to me so during a 1-1 interview with the prof I’m so stressed that I can’t even think of what I should do and I just do what’s natural to me.
I end up losing a lot marks because of this.
I was wondering if anyone has tips or anything that can help me do better and communicate better.
thank you!!! | 2021-11-23T02:03:01.000Z | r02410 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Learning ASL/sign language struggles with ADHD | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02410/learning_aslsign_language_struggles_with_adhd/ |
FaithInStrangers94 | I’m in a weird paradox where I’m probably more causal than the average person on a day to day basis but I never seem to get as rowdy as them at social events, and I think it’s because I’ve offended people in the past by saying whatever ridiculous shit comes to mind, so now I’m hyper aware of that and feel like I need to monitor myself even more when I’m in a party setting.
I see people dancing like maniacs, spilling their drinks and being loud and obnoxious but I feel like they ride the boundary of what’s acceptable, whereas if I didn’t keep myself in check I would go a step too far.
Maybe I’m being too harsh on myself?
What do you guys think? | 2021-11-23T02:02:40.000Z | r023s0 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Do you struggle to completely let loose in social settings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r023s0/do_you_struggle_to_completely_let_loose_in_social/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T02:02:33.000Z | r023oq | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Getting assessed for ADHD feels impossible | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r023oq/getting_assessed_for_adhd_feels_impossible/ |
KallistaSophia | [removed] | 2021-11-23T02:01:46.000Z | r02336 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone interested in tryinf a productivity buddy hour? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r02336/anyone_interested_in_tryinf_a_productivity_buddy/ |
Dumb_Dyke_ | Ever since quarantine, I've had waaayyyyyy too much free time and used social media to pass the time but lately I've been so bored of everything.
I have every app you can imagine, I watch YouTube for hours and I watch anime but none of them are keeping me stimulated anymore; I also don't enjoy any type of games so that's not an option.
I'm scared I'll be over them and have nothing left to do then I'll finally lose my mind.
Has this happened to anyone else? What can I do? | 2021-11-23T02:01:36.000Z | r022za | 49 | 26 | ADHD | I'm so bored of everything, what else is there to do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r022za/im_so_bored_of_everything_what_else_is_there_to_do/ |
Crystalcloudz | If you found them helpful what made you realize your meds were working?
What were biggest differences you noticed?
Did you notice more differences with more time?
I started Intuniv 1mg for a week, 2mg for the next, and just started 3mg.
On 2mg my therapist said I am communicating and expressing myself much more clearly. After I remembered how I was able to write things down for a friend and kept navigating back to the topic of discussion fairly easily. I also find myself remembering that I forgot something and being able to go back to it.
Fingers crossed for more progress! | 2021-11-23T01:54:02.000Z | r01xm3 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Question Intuniv & Nonstimulant Med ppl | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01xm3/question_intuniv_nonstimulant_med_ppl/ |
Gigglyrocks | I've (19f) never been to a psychiatrist before. My therapist referred me to one because I scored very high on her ADHD assessment and need to get officially diagnosed and put on meds. I've been on antidepressants for anxiety and depression since I was about 6 years old. Do you guys have any tips for me? I'm super nervous! My (suspected) ADHD has been wrecking my life and making me struggle A LOT in college. I got excellent grades in school and I don't struggle holding a job, and I'm worried that'll throw off her opinion of me. What should I expect at my first appointment? Thanks guys! | 2021-11-23T01:48:33.000Z | r01tx4 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | First psychiatrist appointment tomorrow- tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01tx4/first_psychiatrist_appointment_tomorrow_tips/ |
bipedalmarsupial | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:48:11.000Z | r01tn5 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | vyvanse tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01tn5/vyvanse_tips/ |
caligula0216 | So I’ve been taking adderall xr , along with half an ir (or a whole, depends on the day) during the afternoon. At first I noticed I got kind of tired, slowly upped my dosage, get a little tired, but clear headed and able to move on with life instead of thinking about everything and getting nothing done, you know?? Lately I’ve been feeling like completely exhausted by the afternoon, and it’s just not steady despite being xr. Also lowkey getting irritated easier when I get super tired. I researched vyvanse and it seems it’s not as intense and usually doesn’t come with all the noticeable mood changes that adderall does. Have you made this switch? And is anyone on a wellbutrin + vyvanse combo having a good time??? | 2021-11-23T01:42:53.000Z | r01q2k | 6 | 10 | ADHD | Switch to vyvanse from adderall?? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01q2k/switch_to_vyvanse_from_adderall/ |
King_Humphrey420 | i can't even put my thoughts into words. yesterday and today I've just been so angry. for absolutely no reason. yesterday I woke up and was just mad. i made breakfast mad. i went to see my dad for his birthday mad. i left mad. i went to bed mad. i took out everything on my boyfriend who is struggling with a throat infection. i don't know why but his complaining just infuriated me. he told me he hated me so many times...
i cried myself to sleep, half of me thinking he deserved and it half of me feeling like the worst person in the world. like I have two personalities and one is just pure rage.
today I woke up sad but the smallest things just made me so mad. i tried to be calmer but I explode once my boyfriend told me he didn't want to take his meds for his infection. i actually have 0 reasons to be mad at him. but it pissed me off since he complained about it all yesterday and now refuses to take them bc he doesn't like how they "feel".
i don't even know where to post this, it could be my menstrual cycle, my new medication, my ADHD. I've just never felt so mad for so long before. and I had to tell my boyfriend to leave me so I wouldn't hurt him anymore.
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I'm just so sad and confused. | 2021-11-23T01:42:12.000Z | r01pmg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | just outraged. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01pmg/just_outraged/ |
desireeevergreen | **TL;DR** at the bottom.
So, I’m a theater kid and was hanging out with other theater kids. When we hang out, we like to do little bits. One of them that we often do is pretend that the other person is being rude and we’re gonna fight them.
I was doing this with my friend and put up my fists to “fight” him. He put up his own, and as he was about to convince me not to hurt him, my other friend opened up TikTok. I got *super* distracted by the sound and completely disassociated. My fists slowly lowered themselves and my friend said “well that was easy”. I snapped back into reality, raised my fists back up and said “wait,
no! I got distracted. I’m ready to fight you.”
‘Twas a sad moment, but a funny one.
**TL;DR: I ruined a funny bit by getting distracted.**
Edit: added TL;DR notice | 2021-11-23T01:39:03.000Z | r01nja | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I got distracted while making a joke | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01nja/i_got_distracted_while_making_a_joke/ |
leslie6442 | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:35:31.000Z | r01l90 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Help with brushing teeth | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01l90/help_with_brushing_teeth/ |
ski801slc | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:31:12.000Z | r01ibz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Bipolar and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01ibz/bipolar_and_adhd/ |
Sea-Indepeny944 | Does Adderall help with rumination/thought loops?
Hello. I am a Male(19 years old). Who suffers from ADHD. And I’ve been dealing with a serious issue regarding my mental health. So back in April, I started having issues with ruminating over my past mistakes and actions that I feel guilt over doing. I know those things don’t matter and don’t have an effect on me today because I am a changed man. But I’m starting to get stuck on these things, ruminate on them, and have irrational thoughts regarding the situation.
Can Adderall help me with this? | 2021-11-23T01:31:07.000Z | r01i9z | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Rumination? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01i9z/rumination/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T01:29:57.000Z | r01hfp | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Is this considered Vyvanse abuse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01hfp/is_this_considered_vyvanse_abuse/ |
27to39 | I have been prescribed Dexedrine for my ADHD, and I have a few business trips coming up, was wondering if traveling to any of these destinations would be an issue and if there are any considerations I should take. Based out of Los Angeles.
- Florida (I’m assuming domestic should be cool)
- Bahrain (transiting through Saudi)
- India
- UK | 2021-11-23T01:27:51.000Z | r01fzr | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Flying with ADHD Medications | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01fzr/flying_with_adhd_medications/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T01:26:46.000Z | r01f9y | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD people working in finance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01f9y/adhd_people_working_in_finance/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:17:14.000Z | r018uq | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Second appointment tomorrow. Signs for a higher dosage? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r018uq/second_appointment_tomorrow_signs_for_a_higher/ |
BabyGreenCherub | I’m 28 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD in the 5th grade. I feel so hopeless. I feel like I don’t know myself enough to figure out what I would be good at. I’m overwhelmed by everything. I turn 29 in July, I feel I should be getting my own place soon. All my friends have conventional jobs, make tons of money, and I’m home making art and working a bit of teaching yoga at only 1 place once a week. A part of me is glad I’m not working a job I hate… but then again, I couldn’t do that even if I tried. I cannot for the life of me work a 9-5. I’m scared my art isnt good enough to make a living off of either.
Everyday is overwhelming. Planning my day is overwhelming. If my mom didn’t prepare food everyday, I simply wouldn’t eat because the thought of planning a meal, preparing a meal and cooking it feels like I’d be climbing a summit. I often go hungry because I just can’t go through the process. I hit a low point with money and so I’ve been motivated by consequence and I finally edited a resume. I think about the future and I’m terrified. I’m scared I’ll never make enough money to own an apartment or home or be fully independent. Time is slipping through my fingers. I have hardly accomplished anything in 10 years. I worked as a server and got my yoga teacher certification. That’s IT. I’ve developed some of my artistic skills and I wish I could just do that for a living but when I see other people’s artwork I quickly realize Im not that talented. I don’t know what I’m capable of. I was a legal recruiter which was easy but I am not interested in it at all. I quit after a year even though I was good at it.
No one i know really understands how I feel. No one knows how hard it is to be me. I put all my energy into appearing normal. I wish someone could support me financially through my life. I look for jobs online and I’m terrified of applying, being hired (Bc I interview very well/I’m very good with people and have excellent verbal communication skills) and that I’ll fail at work tasks, be fired, and be humiliated when confessing to ppl in my life i got fired or be out on my ass (if I had to pay rent).
I just don’t see this going well for me. And I’m normally very optimistic. I can’t think too far ahead. I can’t imagine myself anywhere or being successful. I’m smart, but I don’t know what to work towards. I’m so broke right now I don’t know how I’m going to pay my one and only bill next month. I want to achieve financial independence but that’s hard to do with just teaching yoga. I’m scared for my future. The thought of it exhausts me. I am usually happy, curious, optimistic and fun-loving but I just kind of wish I didn’t have to deal with getting through life. I wish I could give up. I have some meds that I don’t take because I don’t know what to work on once I’m on them.
Have any of you felt this way and then found a career that supports you/your family/your home/bills? | 2021-11-23T01:10:06.000Z | r0141w | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Overwhelmed and feeling hopeless in choosing a career | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r0141w/overwhelmed_and_feeling_hopeless_in_choosing_a/ |
bellatx_sag | I have been on a prescription for Adderall XR for about two months now and at first it was a dream. I felt so motivated, it felt like everything was clear.
Now, it still helps with motivation but all of my thoughts feel clouded/hazy, almost like there’s something separating *me* from my thoughts.
Did anyone else experience this? Did changing medications help? Or something else. Thank you! | 2021-11-23T01:08:19.000Z | r012uf | 2 | 7 | ADHD | Adderall XR - I feel like I can’t process my thoughts? Thinking about things feels difficult/cloudy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r012uf/adderall_xr_i_feel_like_i_cant_process_my/ |
NoSensePeppermints | I am currently waiting to be evaluated for ADHD and am hoping to be medicated.
I have such a problem with compulsive spending, as well as binge eating. I have figured they would be related to ADHD as I always fall to one - if I’m not spending I’m binging and if I’m not binging I’m spending.
Mostly things like clothes, cooking stuff etc. and I distract myself with it while I’m working.
Would this kind of thing decline with medication? I tried searching on the sub but couldn’t really find anything.
Edit: thanks so much to everyone who replied :) they’re all super helpful comments ! | 2021-11-23T01:07:15.000Z | r01236 | 37 | 32 | ADHD | Does ADHD medication help with compulsive spending ? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r01236/does_adhd_medication_help_with_compulsive_spending/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:05:25.000Z | r010u8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Unbearable Vyvanse crashes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r010u8/unbearable_vyvanse_crashes/ |
spotlightrose | [removed] | 2021-11-23T01:02:46.000Z | r00z0b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Seeking diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00z0b/seeking_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-23T00:59:52.000Z | r00wtz | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Is Strattera working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00wtz/is_strattera_working/ |
Solid_Positive_5678 | So I recently made the switch from Rubifen SR to dexamfetamine sulfate as I was wanting a bit more flexibility in my dosage schedule. Really happy with it so far but the only downside is that I need to pee constantly on it - like at least once an hour. It's only while the meds are in effect ( I'm not having to get up in the night or anything).
Anyone experience this or know what I should do to manage it? More water or less? More salt? Electrolyte drinks? | 2021-11-23T00:59:40.000Z | r00wos | 3 | 3 | ADHD | peeing so much on dexamfetamine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00wos/peeing_so_much_on_dexamfetamine/ |
Competitive_Sir_ | How do you study?
Hi so I’m kind of new to this lol. I have always found it pretty hard to study. Not only focusing on the work but just getting started with it. For example, like when I want to work, I’d keep my phone away but I stay with my laptop cos I need it. Then I’d end up starting and not finishing so many assignments or readings. Or I just go down a rabbit hole on a non important and minute subject. But the good thing, sort of, is that when I absolutely NEED to work, I’d definitely get the work done. Still some distractions but not enough to stop me from working.
Does anyone have any tips for studying efficiently?
Also, side question, does this happen to you often when your eyes skip over things that are directly in front of you or something like that? For example, I went to the store to get drugs and I was 100% sure that I picked the drug I was looking for but when I got home, I found out that it was the wrong one. I went back to the store and I found out that the drug wasn’t even at that aisle at all. And this sort of thing happens a LOT | 2021-11-23T00:57:47.000Z | r00ved | 6 | 5 | ADHD | How do you study? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00ved/how_do_you_study/ |
TrashFire_Burn | First up, wanted to thank this community for helping understand some of my behaviours, and that I am not alone.
My GP has written a referral to allow me to seek a diagnosis for ADHD. I've approached the private medical care I get from work, but they have said it is not something they offer. Have trawled the internet for ADHD clinics but there are so many I don't know which to trust. I would use the NHS, but the wait times are through the roof at nearly a year. So I guess private is the way forward if I have a slightly better chance at an appointment before the end of 2022!
So I guess my question is... Does anybody have any recommendations for adult diagnosis clinics in or around London? Or any that would allow a payment plan. I've been on a few ADHD support sites, but I can't get my head round the awful navigation that most of them have, so short of the ones with 2006 looking websites I'm lost. | 2021-11-23T00:57:12.000Z | r00uz9 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Need help getting a diagnosis (UK) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00uz9/need_help_getting_a_diagnosis_uk/ |
DaintyNoodles | Pokemon is like my biggest and longest lasting hyper fixations and i’ve been searching everywhere for any of the celebrations cards and i finally found a single elite trainer box online and i ordered it for myself and i’m so excited i literally cried. just wanted to share the good news with people who actually understand hyperfixations and the excitement that goes along with them | 2021-11-23T00:56:49.000Z | r00up8 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I got a Pokemon celebrations elite trainer box finally!!! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00up8/i_got_a_pokemon_celebrations_elite_trainer_box/ |
Competitive_Sir_ | [removed] | 2021-11-23T00:51:53.000Z | r00r8t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you study? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00r8t/how_do_you_study/ |
macedolu | So this person on my team at work has just been diagnosed with severe ADHD and anxiety. She struggles a lot to plan, get organized and keep up with deadlines. Also, I most times have to double-check her work to make sure there are no mistakes that she didn't pay attention to. I love working with her and really want to see her succeed, so, as her boss, what can I do to help? Are there routines, controls, habits or whatever else that I can created with her?
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Thank you sooo much, you were all very helpful! I need to sleep now so I won't be replying anymore, but I read everything you guys said and will start implementing some ideas asap! | 2021-11-23T00:49:50.000Z | r00pqx | 250 | 1,546 | ADHD | My coworker has ADHD and I need some advice on how to help her. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00pqx/my_coworker_has_adhd_and_i_need_some_advice_on/ |
TeachMeHowToCroggy | At least for me, when I get in "the zone" (being 100% focused on something), it feels pretty amazing. And it can happen with anything, really; listening to music, making art, solving a complicated work project, gaming, exploring a new hobby or diving deep into a random-ass topic (important hyphen) on Wikipedia. Focusing on something engaging and stimulating feels very rewarding, the only problem is that trying to direct what I focus on often feels like I'm chasing after a greased-up puppy. But those rare moments where you're feeling motivated, and your interest is being held captive by whatever thing you're doing, those moments feel pretty damn good. | 2021-11-23T00:45:33.000Z | r00ms6 | 237 | 2,519 | ADHD | Can we please talk about how good it feels to be hyperfixating on something that you enjoy and find interesting? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00ms6/can_we_please_talk_about_how_good_it_feels_to_be/ |
violetphillips21 | I’m 22 and still haven’t learned real life skills. It feels like the more I try the harder it is. Eating costs money, self-care is a distraction from school, fun times require social skills, etc. is there any way to change? I mean, I was doing better during online school, but my brain doesn’t have the same sense of structure in person lmao | 2021-11-23T00:44:11.000Z | r00lr4 | 4 | 7 | ADHD | Homework. Healthy eating. Saving money. How do you guys balance all these things? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00lr4/homework_healthy_eating_saving_money_how_do_you/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-23T00:43:31.000Z | r00lax | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I get back on meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r00lax/should_i_get_back_on_meds/ |
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