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usernameperson101 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T20:56:05.000Z | qzvl9g | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Meds arent working!! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzvl9g/meds_arent_working/ |
Nerdtas1a | hi there :D
our oven is broken and we want to buy a new one with induction. We currently use a one plate induction thingy and this thing makes a bleep noise when its off but connected to the power outlet.
I wonder if any of you have expiriences with the sound of induction hobs, those with oven and all whitch you integreate in your kitchen. I'm very sensitiv with periphere noise.
Uh, befor I forget, I know that these types of hobs make noise while using them. I can stand this noise I'm just botherd by the sound it makes while NOT in use.
Thanks for attention :D | 2021-11-22T20:48:50.000Z | qzvf84 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Audiosensitivity and induction hob | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzvf84/audiosensitivity_and_induction_hob/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:47:47.000Z | qzveds | 5 | 2 | ADHD | The little things slip away | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzveds/the_little_things_slip_away/ |
theang | Does anyone else just feel like they have permanent jet lag despite having not actually travelled anywhere? I was thinking about that last night as I was wide awake at 2 AM. It's like I'm mentally in a different time zone.
I also don't know the fix for it because even if I'm tired, once I get into bed for the night my brain kicks back on. | 2021-11-22T20:45:44.000Z | qzvcnb | 10 | 26 | ADHD | Permanent Jet Lag | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzvcnb/permanent_jet_lag/ |
Dr-Avacado | I am someone who has severe ADHD. To combat this and to help me remember certain things throughout the day, I set alarms on my cellphone when I start my morning at work, depending on the days scheduled events. (We are allowed to use our phones as it is a main source of communication to one another at work. Weird, I know.)
Setting alarms help to remind me things so I do better at my job and can stay focused and on top of things a little better. My employer (company CEO) doesn't know that I have ADHD and I rarely tell my employers upon hiring because of fear they won't hire me or that they'll hold something against me. I don't want to lead them to believe I can't do my job right, because with certain accommodations, I can do very well.
Today, my alarm went off to remind me of something important and my team leader (not a manager) snarkily said "who's phone is that." And I told her it was mine and that I set a reminder for x activity. She didn't say anything, and that lead me to ask "is that okay?" And she replied with "it's your phone." And idk... it didn't feel right. I feel like my need for certain accommodations bothers other people.
She bullies/belittles me all of the time. Its made me want to quit my job and I love my job... I have a history of jumping from job to job. I just feel very overwhelmed and I really need to keep this job because my significant other is giving up on me as being financially supportive. My family thinks I'm irresponsible. I'm trying to show them that I can be responsible and reliable. I am unmedicated atm also. Feel like I'm constantly all over the place.
Edit: for Context, I stopped taking my Adderall when I was 16 basically by my own free will (conned my parent into allowing me to stop taking them because I found it annoying). Barely graduated high school. I'm 24 now and learning that I was an absolute idiot for going off meds. I have an assessment tomorrow afternoon to be re-diagnosed as an adult and receive proper treatment.
I didn't get my license until I was 18 and my first job at 19. I moved in with my significant other and have been here for the last five, almost 6 years. So within that amount of time, I've gone to three different colleges and dropped out, and had 6 different jobs. 7 including the one I have now. | 2021-11-22T20:42:41.000Z | qzva53 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Severe ADHD in the workplace | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzva53/severe_adhd_in_the_workplace/ |
schnuwuli99 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T20:40:24.000Z | qzv872 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it ADHD related that I either eat like a 3 year old or like a 200kg construction worker? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv872/is_it_adhd_related_that_i_either_eat_like_a_3/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:38:36.000Z | qzv6pj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have issues with hyperfocusing and talking to much in class. Any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv6pj/i_have_issues_with_hyperfocusing_and_talking_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:38:17.000Z | qzv6h1 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Question about Caffeine and Medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv6h1/question_about_caffeine_and_medication/ |
lewymagoo | Hi r/ADHD,
Ive been undergoing treatment for anxiety and depression for the last few months. I was prescribed Sertraline, and all that did was make me apathetic and somehow lower my motivation even more.
I was doing some research and i appear to match the profile quite well for someone with inattentive type ADHD, and think this maybe the root cause for my feelings.
Ive asked my GP if i could be referred to the local mental health services for an assessment but Haven’t heard anything for a few months and i am aware that there is a long waiting list for these services.
Has anyone had any experience with private assessment, and how it all works? It seems that the NHS is outsourcing to private services anyway through “right to choose”?
Thanks. | 2021-11-22T20:36:01.000Z | qzv4nh | 15 | 1 | ADHD | Getting assessment in the UK, options? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv4nh/getting_assessment_in_the_uk_options/ |
CosmosFood | My doc told me recently that they'd recommend medication at this point and asked if I wanted to go the methylphenidate or amphetamine route. Being that I'm not a professional I flipped a coin. I've been on steadily increasing doses of methylphenidate for a couple months (up to 40 now) and have noticed near no improvement. My SO has gone so far as to say it might be even worse now.
Has anyone had experience going the amphetamine route? Or just switching medications but staying on that side of the house? I've got no experience here... | 2021-11-22T20:35:12.000Z | qzv3wp | 9 | 1 | ADHD | New to medications, want to make right call | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv3wp/new_to_medications_want_to_make_right_call/ |
sploppop | Does anyone have any recommendations for ADHD friendly careers? At the ripe age of 19 my family is hounding me to go back to school (I dropped out after 1 1/2 semesters). I don’t think i could make it through another 4yrs of school and the thought of having to pick a major terrifies me. Like most of us I’m a jack of all trades and master of none, but since i floated through HS w test-taking skills and the shittiest of shitty public school teachers everyone seems to think that i’m smart and lazy. There’s such a huge commitment that comes with school (money and time) that i’m not sure i’m ready for ( definitely not the money part). Im looking into some remote jobs like coding or digital marketing but I just don’t know where to start so a few tips would be greatly appreciated:) | 2021-11-22T20:34:12.000Z | qzv336 | 4 | 5 | ADHD | The Impossible Career Question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzv336/the_impossible_career_question/ |
Obvious_Drawer454 | I don't even know how to start. First I'm not a native speaker and I just write down what comes to my mind. So it might be hard to understand and it may contain a lot of grammar mistakes. I'm a 16 year old boy with ADHD, and I'm here for support.(I'm undiagnosed but I'm pretty shure I have ADHD)
When I got into high school I felt alone in a new place. I lost connection with my friends from elementary school and the whole thing was uncomfortable. I tought I'll be over it, but things only got worse. I got more schoolwork and I got overwhelmed by it. I failed to make new friends, (I have a few classmates that I know from elementary school and one of them is my teammate too and he is my best friend rn) but I don't have a deep relationship with nobody so I can't talk about this. My parents know about my ADHD and we will get a diagnosis but I don't talk about my problems with them. Everyone made friends and they do a lot of things together and I didn't. My friend tried to invite me to drink with his friends but I'm too anxious to go out with people and I especially don't want to drink
with them. I also have moodswings. Sometimes I feel really bad, sometimes I feel kinda alright. I can't focus on nothing because I just end up daydreaming no matter what I try to do against it. And if I plan to do homework or anything my day goes away with doing everything else but not the thing I wanted to do. Since I started high-school I'm depressed, isolated and I also have social anxiety. I often get into embarassing situations because I missed a necessary information. Maybe that's the reason I have social anxiety. And everything becomes less fun over time, and positive feelings get less intense then they were before. I don't even know when was I actually really happy. And I hate think about my future. I have no idea how will I be able to work or even find a job, and deal with other responsibilities.
I would like to know how can I overcome this situation, and some tips to weaken the symptoms.
Thanks in advance! | 2021-11-22T20:30:12.000Z | qzuzr4 | 3 | 9 | ADHD | I have ADHD and it ruins my life | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuzr4/i_have_adhd_and_it_ruins_my_life/ |
anonymous1identity | I have realized time and time again that almost everything I do, the way I do it, the things I don't do is to do with ADHD. If I didn't have ADHD would I be a whole other person? Why does it feel like my personality traits stem from ADHD ? Are the hobbies I HAD only due to my ADHD? Almost every information I read regarding symptoms for ADHD are negative, some even mention reckless actions. I keep thinking would I be a better more successful and a more accomplished person without ADHD? | 2021-11-22T20:23:06.000Z | qzutno | 4 | 2 | ADHD | is ADHD my personality? | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzutno/is_adhd_my_personality/ |
The_Greenest | When I get into an argument, which has been pretty frequent with my (ex😢)girlfriend recently, it’s like my brain just completely powers down.
She is hassling and pointing out all these things she’s frustrated with - classic ADD things: breaking stuff, forgetting promises, not getting simple things done and procrastinating, people pleasing to attempt to avoid RSD, just not paying attention, changing topics etc.
When she’s confronting me about stuff she’s really out to solve all the issues with conversation but my head is just locking all the doors and switching all the lights off. Then she gets upset about that. It’s a nightmare.
Is this a adhd symptom? Overload. Is that sensory overload? | 2021-11-22T20:22:54.000Z | qzuth2 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Brain freeze | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuth2/brain_freeze/ |
stressoespresso0418 | TW food maybe??
So does anyone else have the thing where like you are so hungry and you WANT to eat but when you go to look for food nothing looks good. Like at all. So then your brain is like ha nevermind you aren't eating until what you want magically appears 🥰 how do you get past this? When the idea of eating anything that doesn't sound appetizing at the time is nauseating. Not to mention I worry I have nutritional gaps because of my food cravings/revulsions and it isn't even about like not wanting to eat, because I do, but nothing sounds appetizing so I don't | 2021-11-22T20:17:36.000Z | qzuosz | 4 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD food issues | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuosz/adhd_food_issues/ |
anonymous1identity | [removed] | 2021-11-22T20:17:35.000Z | qzuos7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is ADHD my personality ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuos7/is_adhd_my_personality/ |
anonymous1identity | How did your family/friends react when you got diagnosed or wanted to get diagnosed?
I have a very close but unsuspecting family so if I'm planning about ADHD they wouldn't think something was wrong but that it's probably just my new field of interest where I research all I can.
I can't get diagnosed bcz of my family and the burden I would put on them and also because of financial issues. But since I became aware of the possibility of having ADHD I can't help but think how much medication or guidance would help me. Sometimes I just really want to go back to when I didn't think I had ADHD and thought I was lazy, dumb or not serious about my education. Any description but one that doesn't mean I can get better but don't have access to it.
How did you feel when you got diagnosed ? | 2021-11-22T20:10:11.000Z | qzuiie | 4 | 1 | ADHD | When you became diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuiie/when_you_became_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:08:27.000Z | qzuh34 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Constantly Cracking knuckles when i take Focalin XR. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzuh34/constantly_cracking_knuckles_when_i_take_focalin/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:08:17.000Z | qzugyb | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I can’t stop getting fast food. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzugyb/i_cant_stop_getting_fast_food/ |
[deleted] | I’m an art student. Usually I’m bustling with ideas, to the point where I’m overwhelmed by them.
When it comes to assignments specifically, most prompts spark one or more ideas with minutes to days of hearing it. It’s usually not hard to think of something.
However, every now and then, there are just some things assigned where I cannot think of an idea *at all.* Even after looking at examples and searching for inspiration. Nothing “sparks” and I feel stressed by either a lack of interest or inability to get started to not being able to find what I want to do, and I feel a kind of creative “shutdown.”
After presenting a very rushed and uninspired “finished” piece for the sake of meeting a deadline, I tried to explain to a teacher about how I sometimes struggle with idea production- which of course was passed off as an excuse for laziness, bad time management, or just not wanting to work on a project I wasn’t interested in. In their words, “never say you don’t have ideas- you’re an art student, you’re here BECAUSE you have ideas.”
I have such a hard time explaining it. I feel like I just make myself out to be a foolish slacker trying to explain it. I don’t know if it’s part of executive dysfunction that I couldn’t come up with an idea or if it really *is* an excuse. Is it? If so, can someone be honest and tell me? | 2021-11-22T20:03:29.000Z | qzucrp | 7 | 6 | ADHD | Is it possible executive dysfunction can cause you to struggle with ideas? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzucrp/is_it_possible_executive_dysfunction_can_cause/ |
Acanthaceae_Live | man i wish i could just stay in this chair forever, and slowly just stop existing. but by bit, i painlessly become one with the air as everything fades away into nothing. or maybe i can sit down somewhere in a field under a cork tree and turn into stone, so moss can grow from my skin and i can just finally stop trying to force out movement.
if i sit still enough, maybe the universe will forget in here and everyone can finally forget about me as my existence can finally let go, and the last few threads of what i still hold onto can finally slip out of my grasp.
i tend to be poetic when im in this state. maybe i can leave just that behind. my poems if whatever the hell became of this life | 2021-11-22T20:02:26.000Z | qzubub | 3 | 6 | ADHD | i just wanna sit here and fade away | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzubub/i_just_wanna_sit_here_and_fade_away/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T20:02:00.000Z | qzubgc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My Adderall suddenly isn’t vibing with me | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzubgc/my_adderall_suddenly_isnt_vibing_with_me/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T20:00:00.000Z | qzu9jx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have a similar situation with Adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzu9jx/anyone_have_a_similar_situation_with_adderall/ |
anetanetanet | Hey guys. I've only recently started to realise I've had adhd my entire life, and it's honestly been overwhelming how much stuff makes sense now. So I'm sorry if I'm a bit confused about one thing or another, or if I ramble too much.
I've never been very good at traditional jobs. Once real stressors start to appear I start to fuck up because I get so anxious and confused and can't keep track. My last job was right until the pandemic and it was kind of traumatic. A very toxic work environment, I was told I was incapable to my face, we had to work unpaid weekends, boundaries or free time were frowned upon, etc. Despite all this, I had managed to develop a system of strict lists, stayed super organised so I wouldn't lose files, wrote down as much stuff as I could. So when I got fired, that all kind of went to shit.
I've been freelancing since, and even though I've been able to live off it so far it's become increasingly obvious how awful I am at managing my own tasks and my own time. It's better in a sense because at least I don't have to answer to a boss when I'm having a really bad day, but worse because I lack structure and have no idea how to build it anymore. I either can't focus so end up procrastinating, or work wayyy too much. It doesn't help that my main source of income sucks. The woman I work with has zero boundaries and the company takes full advantage of the fact that I'm freelance so paid by the hour. I get huge tasks sent on Friday evening that they want by Monday, or request big changes at 6PM to be sent by the morning. This lady is a complete workaholic, one of those overzealous people for whom work is THE thing. I hate it but I can't drop her because I haven't been able to find anything else.
I tried finding a remote job, but my country is notoriously anti-WFH and most companies have gone back to the office. I absolutely don't want to do that anymore because I think it's a waste of time and money. Unfortunately, there's just not a lot of offers in my line of work, especially right now.
How do you guys manage? Have you found a magic tool to make it OK? Is it just a bad idea to be working freelance? I couldn't stand to give up the freedoms that I do have from it, but I'm tired all the time, my boyfriend is mad at me because I work all day and "refuse to get a normal job", I just feel like I'm put in a corner and idk what to do. | 2021-11-22T19:57:25.000Z | qzu7iy | 8 | 10 | ADHD | Who here is a freelancer? How are you making it work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzu7iy/who_here_is_a_freelancer_how_are_you_making_it/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:53:25.000Z | qzu47i | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Felt great on Adderall first week. Today feeling terrible. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzu47i/felt_great_on_adderall_first_week_today_feeling/ |
slothfulwaffle | It's been a long time coming, but after 6.5 years of struggling I've finally graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. I thought I'd feel very satisfied, but right now I just feel drained and infuriated about my experience. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 4th year of Uni, by that point I failed 9 classes. I can't help but think maybe things would have turned out differently If I knew earlier, maybe my final GPA would be higher then a 2.5, I wouldn't have been too overwhelmed to join more extra-curriculars. If I learnt to handle my RSD earlier I could have got an internship, or connected more with my professors.
Right now I'm full of regret, I'm proud that I made it this far but I still feel so conflicted. I'm scared of how my future is going to play out. | 2021-11-22T19:51:10.000Z | qzu2d8 | 11 | 13 | ADHD | I've finally graduated, but now I feel so empty and drained | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzu2d8/ive_finally_graduated_but_now_i_feel_so_empty_and/ |
davinjones | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:47:59.000Z | qztznn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Questions From the Newly Diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztznn/questions_from_the_newly_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:47:56.000Z | qztzlu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to know if I have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztzlu/how_to_know_if_i_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T19:46:57.000Z | qztys7 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Adderall makes you very calm and almost sleepy and less motivated? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztys7/adderall_makes_you_very_calm_and_almost_sleepy/ |
Bookmark_Object | I missed a month of school (grade 12) due to my ADHD and my school's poor communication. Due to this, no matter how much I try, I've been unable to get caught up. There's so much work to get done and as soon as I finish it I'm already behind on the next set. It's been hell. And it feels like my ADHD has been getting worse along with my depression and fatigue. I'm not sure what to do and I feel like I'll never catch up.
Does anyone have any tips to help me get caught up. | 2021-11-22T19:46:48.000Z | qztyno | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I'm behind on one month of school and can't get ahead | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztyno/im_behind_on_one_month_of_school_and_cant_get/ |
yehor_ivanov | I'm fucking sick and tired of feeling constant pain tension inside my nose lol. I feel like this should be connected to ADHD - cause it brings me a lot of discomfort and makes my existence not that gr8 of an experience. It's sort of like focus pain or smth - I just want to be able to go about my day, doing stuff I need/wanna do - like doing - without this type of intereference.
I'm an existentially inclined person - and this creates too many negative effects for me to be able to constantly justify my basic edition of existence. Lol. Sometimes I even end up getting suicidal thoughts - but, the thing is, this may also be connected with me always acting out of my interest and being really inclined towards introspection also.
I mostly live inside my own world - or try to create-recreate it - cause ordinary one doesn't interest me at all. I haven't yet spoken with a psychologist about this - instead, try to explore this on my own - but mostly, end up not getting too much positive results. Maybe, there's some kind of psychological work, that I could engage into in order to fix it - and be able to live a full(-y) intellectually active life - without pain) Would appreciate your insight, thoughts, advice and experience, guys.
Thanks
Tired of pain being always being almost too easy to access -
And pleasure so fleeting.
Life truly feels like a balance of both -
And I wouldn't say I like it that much.
Thou(-gh), don't think I have depression or smth -
Instead, I'd consider myself to be a highly intelligent person -
Lookin' at life and trying to learn how to deal with it.
Thanks again :) | 2021-11-22T19:46:45.000Z | qztyma | 1 | 1 | ADHD | To be fair, I'm unsure if this is the correct sub to post - but here we go. Thanks in advance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztyma/to_be_fair_im_unsure_if_this_is_the_correct_sub/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:44:44.000Z | qztwyk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I know if I have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztwyk/how_do_i_know_if_i_have_adhd/ |
itsyaboibitchard | Y’all… I’ve got some anxiety issues and imposter syndrome like a mf. Having the internal type of ADHD and being good at school doesn’t help with that.
But guys sometimes I do stuff and afterwards I just think to myself… yup I’ve got ADHD.
I was putting on my bra and no joke I got distracted by my notebook halfway through. I stood flipping through my notebook with my bra half on for like 10 minutes lmao why am I like this
(I’ll put seeking empathy/ support as my flair but I’m not sad or anything I just wanted to tell y’all something I found funny!) | 2021-11-22T19:44:39.000Z | qztwvd | 9 | 13 | ADHD | Do you guys ever do something and just think “Yup I’ve got ADHD” | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztwvd/do_you_guys_ever_do_something_and_just_think_yup/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:42:15.000Z | qztuw2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How could I know whether i have ADHD or not?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztuw2/how_could_i_know_whether_i_have_adhd_or_not/ |
MarionDamico | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:40:03.000Z | qztt2g | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Should I ask my doctor about a different medication? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztt2g/should_i_ask_my_doctor_about_a_different/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T19:38:24.000Z | qztrqg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why is it so hard | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztrqg/why_is_it_so_hard/ |
IceCream-Fitness | I made an appointment to get my hair done on Wednesday at 1:45. I've done everything I can to remember this appointment. She messages me Sunday asking if I want to move it to 1:15 since her client cancelled. I am all for it, I love when I can get something I'm looking forward to done faster.
Well I get a text Monday saying "Hey missed you today hope everything is okay"..... Yeah when she texted me asking me if I was available at 1:15. She said her 1:15 just cancelled for TOMORROW. After I agreed she said "Perfect, see you TOMORROW!"..... I was watching a movie and in this whole conversation I skimmed over the word tomorrow SOOO many times and missed my appointment 😂
Typically I just apologize over and over again and feel extremely bad for being so careless. But this time, I did still apologize but I also told her I have ADHD (Actually Diagnosed hah) and I have a problem with skimming when I read. I still feel bad of course for not reading right but I don't feel as guilty as I normally would and I can use this in the future to remind myself to slow down a little when reading important messages hah | 2021-11-22T19:34:18.000Z | qztocj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Strikes Again! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztocj/adhd_strikes_again/ |
Gray_houses | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:32:22.000Z | qztmqn | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Question about medication and heart conditions.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztmqn/question_about_medication_and_heart_conditions/ |
Ok_Ganache4842 | I didn’t work all last week. I had important things due. I managed to make enough excuses.
I needed to email people stuff and have them get back to me. I never sent the emails. So obviously I have no replies. I needed to complete a bunch of notes too. I had three days over the weekend to even catch up. And I did nothing.
I’m a little terrified. Well, more than a little. I guess I deserve this consequence? I don’t know how to get out of this one. I can’t tell the truth. Because telling the truth means telling my boss 1. I lied 2. I didn’t work at all last week.
Ive fucked up and don’t know how to fix it. Shit. | 2021-11-22T19:31:38.000Z | qztm5j | 5 | 14 | ADHD | Work today is going to be a nightmare. Wish me luck. | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztm5j/work_today_is_going_to_be_a_nightmare_wish_me_luck/ |
Daellwon | I've been wanting to learn and get new hobbies. Most of my time, when I am not working, I either just chill, read comics or play video games. I've been interested in learning so many new things or just creating things: playing the piano, recording videos (I have so many ideas written down and a script written down), creating music (lyrics etc are all already written in notes), learning how to edit things with photoshop, learning how to draw etc etc. but I end up doing nothing of that.
I own a piano, I sit down for a few days and play but then I will not touch it for weeks or months. I guess that's kinda the impulsivity. I just end up doing the hobbies and skills I am good at/I am used to. | 2021-11-22T19:31:21.000Z | qztlxm | 2 | 2 | ADHD | how to acquire new skills or get new hobbies | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztlxm/how_to_acquire_new_skills_or_get_new_hobbies/ |
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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T19:27:33.000Z | qztiou | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How to remember something important and never forget? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztiou/how_to_remember_something_important_and_never/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:23:21.000Z | qztf1y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I dont know if this is the right sub but does anyone have advice to keep something in mind/never forget? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztf1y/i_dont_know_if_this_is_the_right_sub_but_does/ |
Alternative-Bet232 | Hi ADHD-ers, so I finally (after a few months wait for this appointment, and after a lifetime of ADHD symptoms) went to a neurologist for an evaluation today. She thinks I do have ADHD, BUT she referred me to a neuropsychologist for further testing - to confirm 100% it's ADHD, and to rule out any other possible conditions. It'll be a few months before I'm able to see the neuropsychologist for those tests.
Can anyone share their experience with testing, if you're comfortable? I'm not exactly sure what a neuropsychologist would do, or what that testing would look like. It seems like it'll be pretty intensive and long, though. | 2021-11-22T19:18:26.000Z | qztaoq | 4 | 3 | ADHD | What to expect from testing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qztaoq/what_to_expect_from_testing/ |
Specialist-Emu-5209 | context: im a senior in high school taking 5 ap and honors classes but i actually have an F in literally everything bc i haven’t been doing any of the assignments. I need to get a C in 2 of those classes (english and gov) in order to graduate. Thanksgiving break is starting 37 hours, I can’t even do my work over break since im gonna be out on a road trip that i have no way of getting out of.
See, i’m not stupid, my test/quiz grades r decent considering the only thing i do is sleep or workout. And ik im not stupid bc i couldn’t even be enrolled in these classes otherwise. Now, ik i need to graduate but i literally cannot get myself to do anything that requires mental effort. Idk how to explain this but as dumb and stupid as it sounds, i just can’t do it. I cant even get myself to socialize w anyone so idek how to get myself to do 3 months of work for 5 classes in little time. Technically, the semester ends on second week of December so i have a little time but not rlly?
someone plz talk to me and help me break down my work so i can actually do them and rationalize w me, i need help as much as i hate to admit jt 😁 | 2021-11-22T19:17:33.000Z | qzt9x3 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | someone bully me into making me do my hw | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt9x3/someone_bully_me_into_making_me_do_my_hw/ |
Bernard2001 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:16:44.000Z | qzt97n | 11 | 2 | ADHD | No more medication | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt97n/no_more_medication/ |
Coolio8316 | Recently I’ve been seeing a lot of studies on the Pomodoro technique for which so many people like to partake in when studying. It’s basically when you study for 30 minutes and break for 20 minutes and then go back to studying for the same intervals. But, I feel like that doesn’t work for me; I have undiagnosed ADHD looking to get a diagnosis and everytime I try this technique I either spend too much time during the break or get immersed in studying (rarely but once or twice happened). I was wondering if anyone used this technique at all here and if so, what intervals did you use and was it successful? | 2021-11-22T19:15:17.000Z | qzt80a | 8 | 3 | ADHD | Does the Pomodoro Technique of studying work for ADHD? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt80a/does_the_pomodoro_technique_of_studying_work_for/ |
Ticklish_Kink_Wife | Hi there! I was diagnosed with ADHD as a kid and had it reinforced as an adult, but I can't take any medications for it without my heart rate going through the roof, so I'm pretty much on my own.
Recently I've started to come to terms with the fact that I dissociate. I grew up in a very "you can do anything" atmosphere and unfortunately that came with toxic positivity, and until recently I haven't given myself enough 'credit' when it comes to my symptoms. I've always told myself that feeling out of it; like when I'm in a dream visually and emotionally, it isn't something major, was something everyone experienced, and that the word 'dissociation' meant something a lot more serious.
I've recently learned better. I'm having a seriously dissociative day right now, actually. I've looked up dissociation and all I can find is "therapy is best"--does anybody have any at-home tips for dealing with this? I want to be able to wake up a little and actually get stuff done. | 2021-11-22T19:14:58.000Z | qzt7p7 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Coping with dissociation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt7p7/coping_with_dissociation/ |
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MisterMix_ | Tl;dr: drugs are bad for ND with adhd especially, is it true?
In one of the top posts here I've read that alcohol and drugs worsen the symptoms of adhd and even induce adhd-like effects on NT people.
I'm thinking about taking the habit of smoking half a joint as a narcoleptic. I know it works as I've smoked more than once before and it helps me fall asleep but I'm not a heavy smoker so idk if doing it regularly (even daily) would be the wisest choice.
Ps. I've tried pills like zzzquil but they don't work or cause me other problems | 2021-11-22T19:12:34.000Z | qzt5lj | 31 | 17 | ADHD | Is smoking that bad for ADHD? | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt5lj/is_smoking_that_bad_for_adhd/ |
Mikki102 | Hi! After my recent diagnosis of ADHD I am now back on Ritalin. I've had pretty severe art block for a the last couple years, ever since I left school. I just haven't been able to get into the right headspace for my creativity to flow, and also I get overwhelmed if there are literally any obstacles to me starting my work. It can be as simple as "there's no more space in my discard clay bin. I need to take it to the dumpster so I can keep working" or "my laptop is sitting on my art table in the way" and my brain just goes "ugh too complicated I can't do it."
However: I have noticed in the last couple weeks that is abating somewhat. I'm not quite back to my normal but I'm finding it MUCH easier to spontaneously start making things instead of just aimlessly wasting time. Ex. Instead of pointlessly scrolling my phone or impulse buying things online (a recent vice) I have been pulling out a sketchbook or throwing some pots. Also, very interestingly, I'm noticing my time perception is WAY more accurate now. Things I thought took to long take way less time than I thought. For example, I thought for sure throwing pots took me at least two hours per session, but it took me a half hour the other day including cleanup! I don't know if that's like.....I used to get lost in it and lose track of time, or what.
I wonder if anyone has had similar experiences before or after meds working, I would love to discuss. I am very excited about finally starting to crack through my art block, because making art is the closest I get to actual meditation. | 2021-11-22T19:11:43.000Z | qzt4wo | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Art Block and ADHD | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt4wo/art_block_and_adhd/ |
Zealousideal-Teach17 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T19:07:38.000Z | qzt15r | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Hamster Cage. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt15r/hamster_cage/ |
emy_The_Muffin | Hi, I just wanted to ask someone with some experience what's it like to get an (adult) ADHD diagnosis in the uk
• how long is the waiting list typically? I know that it's relatively long but maybe I can get a more accurate estimate
• what are the costs involved with getting medication? I don't know much about this, do you have to be insured and the company has to cover the medication? Do you have to pay for it yourself? Or is it free? If you do have to pay then what would be the range so I can get an idea?
Thanks, any help would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-11-22T19:06:51.000Z | qzt0fw | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Questions about diagnosis in the uk | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzt0fw/questions_about_diagnosis_in_the_uk/ |
CrimsonKing1990 | I had a small crisis early October and decided I needed to seek some help finally. I thankfully got an appointment less than a week after my call, but I figure it’s triage, that’s normal for an intake appointment (I have Kaiser). While that appointment went well, a second appointment wasn’t available for over a month.
So I patiently waited. That day came last Friday and before I’m even out of bed I get a call because they had to cancel the appointment. They said they’d call later that morning to reschedule. Guess what they didn’t do?
So I call this morning to reschedule, and wow, the next available appointment is halfway into ***January***. January. So now, in total, By the time I have my next appointment I’ll have had to wait over ***3 months*** since my first appointment, which was merely intake. Just WTF. Maybe if I had canceled the appointment, that would have made a small amount of sense. But they canceled it.
The woman making the appointment for me was sympathetic and apologetic, I get that it’s not her fault. I appreciated that she commiserated with me. She suggested that I call as often as I like to check for cancelations, and even suggested the best time to call, so that was nice. But it’s still just a shitty situation to be in. I guess I’ve survived life till now okay, so the next 2 months won’t really be much different, but it’s still incredibly frustrating.
I’ve read other people have had similar, frustrating experiences with their doctors’ offices and insurance. Like expecting someone who has or might have ADHD to take the initiative in scheduling a next appointment, or rescheduling one. Now I’ve experienced it myself. | 2021-11-22T19:02:51.000Z | qzswpw | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Finally take action only to have to wait an entire season to be seen. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzswpw/finally_take_action_only_to_have_to_wait_an/ |
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Fit-External-2698 | i started 20mg XR ritalin about 2-3 weeks ago and I don't really feel all that much. I've been able to get a bit more homework done than usual and keep my focus for longer, but a lot of the times I still feel like I can't get out of bed, can't get off the couch, etc. It's really hard to just. Get going. Even if i know I have things to do and consequences if I don't do them. It could also be that I need my antidepressants adjusted as well. Idk this is more of a vent/journal type post than anything, but if anyone has any thoughts on this feel free to comment. | 2021-11-22T19:00:02.000Z | qzsu24 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | not sure if m meds are working | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsu24/not_sure_if_m_meds_are_working/ |
drewwfuss | I deal with 4 and 5 year olds all day. I'm used to them being handsy and not listening well; they're young. But one kid in my class stands out to me so much. He's been branded as the bad kid, the troublemaker, the problem starter. He is impulsive, doesn't think before he speaks when he's angry, and often resorts to using his hands when he doesn't feel his words are heard. I'm not violent with my hands but I can be very volatile with my words and I relate to him in every possible way.
I love him to death. I do. I just want the best for him and I want him to know that it's not him. That it's okay to not know WHY you're angry and to just ride out that emotional wave. I want him to be able to work through his emotions with a positive outcome that doesn't hurt him or the people around him. I don't want to excuse him - he definitely frustrates the other kids and they know he's sensitive, but they do antagonize him and then complain when he lashes out. I've heard multiple kids get in his face and call him awful to the point of tears in his eyes, just sitting there taking the abuse. No wonder he's so upset.
If anyone has any experience with harnessing anger and expressing it in a non harmful way... I'm all ears. I want nothing more than to help this kid get on the right track. My heart is heavy today. | 2021-11-22T18:59:47.000Z | qzstud | 13 | 111 | ADHD | I teach preschool and my heart breaks for the kids with brains like mine. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzstud/i_teach_preschool_and_my_heart_breaks_for_the/ |
Zagaroth | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:59:26.000Z | qzstko | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Well, I got dishes into the dishwasher... | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzstko/well_i_got_dishes_into_the_dishwasher/ |
DrEvertonPepper | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:53:23.000Z | qzsodv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Where is my anger out of nowhere really coming from? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsodv/where_is_my_anger_out_of_nowhere_really_coming/ |
zoegardnxr | Does anybody else struggle with binge-eating at night? After my meds wear off and I’m bored/can’t do anything because its cold and dark, my brain rushes to food for dopamine. I’ve tried eating more throughout the day, eating less throughout the day, exercising more, exercising less, and distracting myself with literally anything else but nothing seems to work. On nights when I’m out with friends food doesn’t even cross my mind. This leads me to think it’s a stimulation issue not something else. Has anybody else also struggled with this or does anybody have any recommendations? | 2021-11-22T18:49:12.000Z | qzsky2 | 8 | 6 | ADHD | Binge-eating at night | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsky2/bingeeating_at_night/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:48:21.000Z | qzskac | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Someone to talk to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzskac/someone_to_talk_to/ |
BillyBobJoethe4th | So, I'm on Adderall IR 20mg twice a day. For several reasons I asked to be put on Vyvanse, it's going to definitely be the best thing for me. However, my doctor wants to make sure there aren't any side effects, so they've written a 2-week script for 20mg Vyvanse once a day. She said we're going to slowly titrate up if I don't have any side effects. I know that the equivalent dose of Vyvanse to Adderall IR is something like 70mg Vyvanse equals 40mg Adderall IR. I was really worried about something like this, because a lot of people seem to have gone through this and it ended up in them going back to Adderall when it wasn't the right med for them.
So, I'm basically gonna be taking a quarter of my Adderall dose for the next 2 weeks. Should I be concerned about withdrawals? I'm already struggling with my ADHD on the Adderall IR (big ups and big downs with attention, which is one reason I switched to long acting.) | 2021-11-22T18:48:08.000Z | qzsk39 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Going from Adderall IR 40mg a day to Vyvanse 20mg a day. Will I be okay? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsk39/going_from_adderall_ir_40mg_a_day_to_vyvanse_20mg/ |
chamiyo | For those taking Ritalin and metformin and nothing else is everything ok what could you share my from your experience? I am ADHD prescriben and I'm doing great regarding about my focus and weight loss. I'd like to fasten my weight loss ratio with metformin so that's why I am looking for it. Thanks for your attention. | 2021-11-22T18:41:17.000Z | qzseg5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin and metformin. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzseg5/ritalin_and_metformin/ |
onedamngoodman | I didn’t really realize that I had a sharp drop in focus and productivity since I stopped taking Concerta when I was 13. I’m only now sort of realizing the correlation to my productivity and other issues at 28.
My issue is that I don’t think that there’s a record of my prescription history, since it was A) 2005 and B) a completely different state.
Any advice? | 2021-11-22T18:40:28.000Z | qzsdr3 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I was diagnosed when I was around 11, how do I get back on meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsdr3/i_was_diagnosed_when_i_was_around_11_how_do_i_get/ |
Sintinium | My insurance denied my prior authorization for Adderall XR. The reasoning:
> You have tried or cannot use two of the following:
> * Amphetaminedextroamphetamine
> * Dexmethylphenidate
> * Dextroamphetamine
> * Methylphenidate
> * Vyvanse
> * Vyvanse chewable tablet
How should I go about solving this? This is the first time trying any stimulant. Thanks! | 2021-11-22T18:36:34.000Z | qzsaf4 | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Prior authorization denied for Adderall XR | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsaf4/prior_authorization_denied_for_adderall_xr/ |
megatron723 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:36:30.000Z | qzsac3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is your job? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzsac3/what_is_your_job/ |
Spare_Equipment_3644 | I've had to put in vacation time for this week because I have so many hours to burn before the end of the year. (Our company will only roll over up to 80 for the next year, anything over is use it or lose it and I have 2 weeks worth over that.)
Initially I was excited - mostly about sleeping in - but other than that I have NO idea what to do with my day. I usually use my weekends to be useless which I totally did, but now I feel like I should be using these days to have fun and enjoy my time not working. Especially since my husband is also off this week and we never have time off at the same time. I know if I don't do anything this week I'll just sit at the house tormenting myself with thought circles and waste it away.
TL;DR What do you do enjoy doing with your off time? | 2021-11-22T18:35:18.000Z | qzs9d3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do you do with off time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs9d3/what_do_you_do_with_off_time/ |
FipplesDippless | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:35:01.000Z | qzs94u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | anyone else still feel their meds kicking in even though its wayy past the time where they should start to not work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs94u/anyone_else_still_feel_their_meds_kicking_in_even/ |
Triggerhappy62 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:34:24.000Z | qzs8mx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why do I always feel exhausted in the morning. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs8mx/why_do_i_always_feel_exhausted_in_the_morning/ |
Mucous-Plug | Are you currently or have you taken an alpha agonist (AA) (I.e. Clonidine or guanfacine) as an adjuvant therapy (along with a stimulant) to mitigate the strong emotional dysregulation associated with RSD? And does/did it work? What was it like?
I recently started listening to podcasts with Dr. William Dodson (a psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD in adults and children) after he was recommended by a fellow Redditor as a good source. Dodson indicates that 60% of people with ADHD related RJS experience great relief of their RJS emotional dysregulation when one of these alpha agonists is used alongside a stimulant. I’m curious to hear about your experience if your familiar with this line of treatment. Tia! | 2021-11-22T18:33:58.000Z | qzs89t | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Alpha agonists to treat Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in ADHD? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs89t/alpha_agonists_to_treat_rejection_sensitivity/ |
Sometimeslistening | So I just realized I have lost almost 20 pounds after being on Adderall for 2 months now. I know, that is not good. I had a feeling I lost a few pounds a few weeks after starting it, but I didn’t know it was 20 pounds! All my pants are too big on me now and it really sucks. I am at the same weight as I was when I was 15-16 years old, and now I’m 19 and turning 20 soon.
A small part of me likes that I lost weight since I was really struggling with body dysmorphia after gaining weight during quarantine last year, but I know I shouldn’t feel happy with this. I almost had a full blown eating disorder last year after realizing how much weight I had gained. Now that I lost it all and am back to my original weight, I just feel sort of accomplished as terrible as it sounds.
I am not going to discuss my actual numbers for anyone out there that is struggling with an ED, but I am going to start talking about my weight so I’m going to put a warning in now for anyone who is sensitive to this topic. Please don’t read any further if you are not comfortable with this.
With my weight gain, I started dealing with a lot of GI issues since I was binging so much during quarantine. I tried starving myself to lose weight but it never worked so I just gave up and haven’t gone back to it. Before gaining, I had no GI issues and was a perfectly normal 17-18 year old girl. Now that I have lost it all again, I still have my GI issues. I thought it would go away. On top of that, I still have a small appetite. I can barely hold anything down and sometimes I gag while trying to swallow food. I’ve always been sensitive to food textures, but I am so sensitive to it now that it is just so difficult to not think about the texture while eating something. There are foods that I am fine with eating a lot of, but I have to be in the right mood to have those foods or an actual meal. I have been trying to snack throughout the day but I find it really hard since I barely have an appetite.
Do you guys have any advice or tips? My medicine helps tremendously with my adhd symptoms, but I am afraid of continuing to lose weight. I don’t know whether I should switch to a different med or just stop them all together. I really don’t want to go through the whole process of switching to a different medicine but I also don’t want to lose so much weight and become malnourished. I sort of already am malnourished but that’s because I don’t think about eating all the time like I did before. Should I try putting reminders to eat?
I don’t know what to do. If anyone has dealt with this, I’d like to hear how you’ve gotten over it. | 2021-11-22T18:33:49.000Z | qzs84m | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Losing weight on my meds. Please help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs84m/losing_weight_on_my_meds_please_help/ |
zapdmizo | I am trying to get diagnosed for ADHD and my psich said that I need to do 2 cognitive tests: one without taking any medication (like ritalin) and the second one 3 days after while on medication in order to determine if the medication helps.
It sounds like such a wierd thing to do since they don't really do that with any other kind of medication. Also I am not really sure that cognitive tests are the best way to measure if the medication is working ...
Did anyone else had to do the same thing? | 2021-11-22T18:32:05.000Z | qzs6q1 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Did anyone had to take cognitive test before and after starting medication in order to determine if the medication works? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs6q1/did_anyone_had_to_take_cognitive_test_before_and/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:29:39.000Z | qzs4lw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Prior authorization for newly diagnosed ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs4lw/prior_authorization_for_newly_diagnosed_adhd/ |
bunni1501 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:28:10.000Z | qzs3ey | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How did you guys do on your ADHD test? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs3ey/how_did_you_guys_do_on_your_adhd_test/ |
Mucous-Plug | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:25:52.000Z | qzs1ky | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Have you used alpha agonists to help with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RJS) in ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs1ky/have_you_used_alpha_agonists_to_help_with/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T18:25:38.000Z | qzs1fd | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Relationship issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzs1fd/relationship_issues/ |
sophisticatedtruffle | I'm (24f) relatively new to taking Adderall (almost exactly 3 months since starting) and so far it's been pretty great. I take 10mg IR twice a day and the occasional 5mg as directed by my dr. I'm more comfortable socializing, can focus at work, am able to get household chores done, and my memory is significantly improved. The worst side effect is a lowered appetite, but I've learned to manage it. But lately, I've been REALLY irritable.
I'm currently under a ton of stress from several angles in my life and have a touch of seasonal depression kicking in. When I tell you I'm irritable, I mean I've been a *mega bitch.* Everything pisses me off, everything feels like a world-ending event. I'm aware and trying to remind myself to pause, but I can't help but wonder what's causing it. It could obviously be stress and depression but...
My fiance noted that it's FAR worse on the weekends when I don't take my medication. I'm practically a monster. I've never taken it over the weekend unless I have plans other than just vegging out with video games. Most of the time I forget to take it if we don't have plans. This irritability development is new.
Has anyone else had problems like this while taking Adderall? Am I experiencing withdrawal? Would like to hear other experiences!! | 2021-11-22T18:22:12.000Z | qzrynf | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Adderall Mood Swings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrynf/adderall_mood_swings/ |
DeerInTheHerbGarden | I cleared out my families old shed a few months ago and found it really satisfying and helps calm down my ADHD being outside and doing practical things with my hands. However since making the shed usable I have not done anything with it, other than just sit in it one or two times.
I really want to do something that gives me an excuse to go in to the shed but I need advice on what to do. My brain really struggles with setting and thinking of realistic projects. I start trying to think of projects and within 5 minutes my brain is fixating on how I'm going to organise giveaways of my projects to the followers of some Instagram I would have started for my projects for some reason..
So do you have any advice for simple easy projects that and ADHD mind can complete with out getting carried away or overcomplicating everything to the point of never starting?
I've got a variety of random tools passively gathered from grandfathers and fathers most of which I nether know the name of nor the use of. So low tech/low complexity would be nice. | 2021-11-22T18:18:45.000Z | qzrvtl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ideas for easy projects to do in a shed for someone with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrvtl/ideas_for_easy_projects_to_do_in_a_shed_for/ |
zapdmizo | [removed] | 2021-11-22T18:15:08.000Z | qzrsuo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Did anyone had to take cognitive test before and after starting medication in order to determine if the medication works? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrsuo/did_anyone_had_to_take_cognitive_test_before_and/ |
Stunning-Top2556 | I suspect have ADHD and am thinking about seeing a psychiatrist for an eval. I have been previously diagnosed with depression. I've tried therapy, but I'm pretty... negatively nihilistic (not pessimistic), so it never really works for me when you add in the exhaustion and anhedonia (not a lot of anxiety, just a lot of blaaaaahhhhh and white noise).
I'm very hesitant about stimulants. I don't like the idea of being tied to a restricted medication for the rest of my life plus I already have a lot of stomach issues and struggle to maintain weight.
So.... what happens after a diagnosis? Do you feel medication was worth it? How did it affect you? Were you recommended any particular type of therapy? | 2021-11-22T18:07:35.000Z | qzrmlc | 3 | 1 | ADHD | What happens once you're diagnosed? Hesitant about stimulants. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrmlc/what_happens_once_youre_diagnosed_hesitant_about/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T18:06:34.000Z | qzrlrn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling like you're not doing enough | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrlrn/feeling_like_youre_not_doing_enough/ |
exhaustedegg | I've recently began taking 30mg of Vyvanse (started a few weeks ago) and my psychiatrist recommended that I take my ADHD meds when I feel like they will be most effective (things like making sure I'm well rested, eating well, etc). After not having taken any ADHD meds for about a week or so, I pulled an all-nighter the day before yesterday, and consequently slept for 16 hours last night. Finally feeling energized and ready to take my meds again, I took one Vyvanse pill this morning and have done more cleaning and organizing than I have in the last month entirely. Is this supposed to be what it feels like?? I honestly haven't felt like either Adderall (also 30mg) or Vyvanse have had any effect whatsoever until today, where I am so hyper-focused and alert that this almost feels too intense. Has anyone else experienced this? I feel like I'm starting to question my diagnosis from my response to the meds today even though this is the only time I've experienced this. | 2021-11-22T18:05:38.000Z | qzrl0x | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse Experience? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrl0x/vyvanse_experience/ |
Occams_Razor42 | Tl;Dr I'm a college student and frequently my essays are filled with purple prose or go down down rabbit holes that dont stick to the rubric (when they're available). feel like part of it is that I need a second screen to keep the requirements obviously in front of my face, as well as that I should harp more on my professors to post concrete examples of what they want.
In the meantime any ideas on how how to be more "tight" in my writing. Sometimes I'll drop random commas into my papers just because they sound right while I'm hyperfocousing for instance. The professional program I'm in very much harps on technical writing skills so its important I get them down pat
Thanks! 👋 | 2021-11-22T18:04:18.000Z | qzrjvx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Staying on Task While Writing Essays? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrjvx/staying_on_task_while_writing_essays/ |
redstar_55 | Childhood: 0. I grew up in an emotional neglectful home. It was considered selfish to share negative emotions. I asked to be put in therapy in high school and my family laughed at me for thinking I need therapy. It was difficult dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and phobia in that home.
Current: 8. I moved out a little over a rear ago. I live alone. I'm constantly trying to learn more about mental health and accept myself as is.
Reposting because my original post didn't have enough text. | 2021-11-22T18:03:55.000Z | qzrjhp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is the level of mental health understanding/acceptance in your childhood and current home? (On a scale of 1-10) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrjhp/what_is_the_level_of_mental_health/ |
redstar_55 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T17:58:08.000Z | qzreae | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is the level of mental health understanding/acceptance in your childhood and current home? (On a scale of 1-10) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzreae/what_is_the_level_of_mental_health/ |
graphixwurld24 | Does anyone here experience a sense of knowing you can be greater, knowing that there are chances you have not yet taken, a fear of taking these steps towards what you really want in this life ,in fear of failing and losing what you believe you CAN do. Do you ever just get caught up in the same old workday everyday, and think about how much time you could’ve/can be investing in these particular things that you want? Do you ever have a fear of telling people around you of the things you most desire in your life without fear of being judged……do you feel….stuck? | 2021-11-22T17:56:27.000Z | qzrcxd | 6 | 14 | ADHD | Penny for your thoughts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrcxd/penny_for_your_thoughts/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T17:54:39.000Z | qzrbej | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Taking adderall while lying down? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzrbej/taking_adderall_while_lying_down/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T17:51:31.000Z | qzr8sh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I finally managed to email my doctor about getting back on meds... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr8sh/i_finally_managed_to_email_my_doctor_about/ |
winooskiwinter | I’m constantly losing things: keys, hats, jackets, my phone, passport, etc.
But the weirdest thing I ever lost was the metal drain stopper in my sink. I was so confused I had to ask my prank-happy downstairs neighbors if they had stolen it just to mess with me. They admitted that would be a sort of funny prank to convince someone they were losing their minds, but that they hadn’t.
(I assume I accidentally dropped it in the garbage or compost bucket.)
What’s the weirdest thing you ever misplaced/lost, or the weirdest place you ever found something? | 2021-11-22T17:48:07.000Z | qzr5rn | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What’s the weirdest thing you ever lost/misplaced (and the weirdest place you found it)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr5rn/whats_the_weirdest_thing_you_ever_lostmisplaced/ |
___whattodo___ | I rarely spend time in my present because I'm shot back into the past by triggering memories or worrying about the future. I will plan to do stuff that day then be triggered by something that makes me think of an incident in my past which I then spend hours ruminating on. All of a sudden half my morning is gone. Then I obsess over what to do now that I've lost that time until \*poof\* I realize even more time has past and I've done nothing but spend it in my time machine of a mind that I can't really control where it sends me.
Edit to add: This isn't even touching when I go down a rabbit hole of obsession that I will promptly forget a week afterward when the next obsession hits. More time in the mental time machine but I wouldn't call it exactly "lost time". | 2021-11-22T17:48:04.000Z | qzr5pr | 1 | 7 | ADHD | For me having ADHD is like having a time machine I can't control | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr5pr/for_me_having_adhd_is_like_having_a_time_machine/ |
Binneas | Hey guys!
I know this is a touchy subject, because unlearning all the negative things you thought of yourself is complex, confusing, and deserving of patience, but for those of you who are ready - there is a middle ground between being mad at yourself for not fitting in and being mad at others for not accepting harmful behaviours.
I see a lot of posts where people are angry that people in their life are picking fights about their ADHD traits .... But self acceptance isn't about denial, it's about forgiveness. So please please please understand:
- If your partner gets upset by the mess, they can't help it any more than you can help that you don't see it. Don't invalidate their feelings, they are real. Acknowledging that that must suck could go a long way.
- If your friend is upset that you're always late, don't feel guilty, but maybe work with them to make plans where it doesn't matter if you're late. "Pre-parties" work great for this.
- If someone you love gets mad that you're not listening, find a way to show that you care, because we all know it feels pretty lonely to be ignored.
We all hurt each other constantly. You don't need to carry guilt or shame about mistakes in order to be compassionate to the harm they've caused and sometimes that's bas simple as letting them be mad without judging them. | 2021-11-22T17:46:54.000Z | qzr4qj | 10 | 143 | ADHD | There is a middle ground! | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr4qj/there_is_a_middle_ground/ |
kidsornoso | So my S/O and I have talked about having kids and I've been on the fence my whole life. They want kids and tell me they want them more because of our relationship and specifically want to have kids with me. I was on-board at first because out of all the people I've dated this has been by far the healthiest relationship and they are probably the healthiest mentally of anyone I've dated and we agree so much on how we'd want to raise kids. So sounds like everything is good right?
Well no, we got a puppy and I have been kinda miserable ever since. The puppy is very reactive, barks and whines a lot. And I knew this going on but the demands on our time have been difficult for me to deal with. And cleaning up the accidents in the house are driving me crazy.
It's made me second guess whether I am equipped to handle having kids. The constant noise and unbounded energy of this dog just takes away so much of my energy. Add to that trying to keep vet and groomer appointments straight and remember to walk the dog and have plenty of play and training time with the puppy and its been tough. With executive functioning issues it already feels like I don't have enough time in the day for everything I had to do before hand. And this is just a puppy.
I felt overwhelmed with life before, the puppy makes me feel even more overwhelmed and I can't imagine adding a child on top.
My S/O only wants to continue the relationship if we agree to have children. I feel stuck and don't know how to make that decision. I understand the yearning of my S/O to have a child of their own but I don't know how I would stay sane with a kid. Maybe I'm underestimating myself. But I also want to make sure if I have a kid it's for the right reason because I truly want a child and not just to make my partner happy.
I've tried to explain some of my struggles to my S/O and how I am feeling and I don't know that they truly understand where I am coming from. They take my hesitancy to mean that it's something with them that it making me hesitant to have children when it's pretty much the opposite they are the only partner I've ever had where I would even begin to consider having kids with them.
Anyone who has kids or anyone who has considered and decided against who can chime in with how you made the choice for yourself, what are things that swayed you one way or the other? | 2021-11-22T17:46:54.000Z | qzr4qh | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and parenting | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr4qh/adhd_and_parenting/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T17:45:03.000Z | qzr347 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | My dad just told me that I’m lazy and I don’t try hard enough | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr347/my_dad_just_told_me_that_im_lazy_and_i_dont_try/ |
Casually_Awkward2 | Since this is a common struggle for most of us I was wondering if y'all had any tips on maintaining good friendships? I have a tendency to isolate myself, and be flakey even with people I like and want to stay connected with. Some days I'm super social and other days I can't even get myself to open my text messages. It's frustrating and I haven't been able to break that habit of all or nothing with friends. | 2021-11-22T17:43:50.000Z | qzr230 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | How to be more consistent with friendships?! | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr230/how_to_be_more_consistent_with_friendships/ |
Apart-Assistance1358 | We can fall off of subject quickly, yeah, yeah. But I like us regardless. Many of you have interesting hopes, many of you are sweet. Don't get me started on supportive and freaking epic at that. I don't post often, but wanted to say that I like us. Every. Last. One. Stay safe and please hydrate my fellow awesome sauce dipped rockers. ❤️ | 2021-11-22T17:42:12.000Z | qzr0n0 | 4 | 14 | ADHD | I like us all, very much so. | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzr0n0/i_like_us_all_very_much_so/ |
MenuTime5231 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T17:39:55.000Z | qzqymd | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Is getting upset when things don't go your way an ADHD thing or a human thing? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzqymd/is_getting_upset_when_things_dont_go_your_way_an/ |
SpecialistCook69 | [removed] | 2021-11-22T17:29:23.000Z | qzqpe6 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | To those taking medication or those who have found a sweet spot in their schedule and routine while having ADHD what are some tips you have? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzqpe6/to_those_taking_medication_or_those_who_have/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-22T17:28:42.000Z | qzqos1 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | How does being “disciplined/sanctioned” help anyone for impulsive behaviour? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzqos1/how_does_being_disciplinedsanctioned_help_anyone/ |
Mucous-Plug | [removed] | 2021-11-22T17:21:58.000Z | qzqj9d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Alpha agonists & relief from Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) in ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzqj9d/alpha_agonists_relief_from_rejection_sensitivity/ |
Rainbow_Explosion | I have a mock sales interview today to graduate from my bootcamp, but I hadn't done any preparation until Sunday.
Friday or Saturday, I realized why I had been procrastinating, engaging in ED behaviors, and getting high.
I had been self-sabotaging.
Last week, I suddenly didn't want to graduate anymore. I was looking for a way out of the interview, out of this situation. So, I procrastinated and delayed preparation to fail the interview and avoid change. I'm afraid of change. I'm afraid of the pressures of success.
I don't know if this is an ADHD thing, but I have a lot in common with all of you, so I thought maybe some of you might have this habit as well... | 2021-11-22T17:18:42.000Z | qzqgjw | 4 | 20 | ADHD | Just realized I've been engaging in self-sabotage | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qzqgjw/just_realized_ive_been_engaging_in_selfsabotage/ |
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