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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T04:35:56.000Z | qyn644 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | I’m struggling with my meds and just need support. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyn644/im_struggling_with_my_meds_and_just_need_support/ |
kkkhgdedv1 | Ever since I was a child, I sucked at math. I sucked, sucked at Math. I went to summer at the 6th grade because of Math. Now I’m in college studying political science because it barely has any math in it aside from one statistics class. I’m considering going on medication for preparing to get into Business School.
Did medication really help you with Math? | 2021-11-21T04:32:45.000Z | qyn450 | 6 | 0 | ADHD | Does medication drastically help with math? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyn450/does_medication_drastically_help_with_math/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T04:19:32.000Z | qymw9m | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Considering switching from adderall to concerta | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymw9m/considering_switching_from_adderall_to_concerta/ |
OhGloriousName | I have already been diagnosed, but didn't try any medication till a few years later.
I had been going to a Psychiatrist for around a year. He will prescribe either Wellbutrin or Ritalin, but not both. It's frustrating, because both help, but in different ways. So I basically have to choose what I want to improve and what won't be improved, because I can only have one. Why? I don't know.
Ritalin makes it possible for me to focus when reading. Wellbutrin help with that a little, but only if the reading is interesting to me. Without Ritalin, I have attempted to go through some online lessons I need to read, but I was getting through an easy read really slow, because it was so boring. I would read a couple sentences then have no idea of what those sentences said. And I repeat them another couple times. So I just gave up. On Ritlin, I would be able to breeze through large amounts of text and understand it easily, even with distractions around me.
So what is the deal with my last Psychiatrist? Isn't taking Wellbutrin and Ritalin together kind of a standard thing to do?
I chose this new Psychiatrists because she had ADHD as an area of specialty. I don't understand why the last one wouldn't fully treat me. What am I supposed to do to get all of the medication that will help me? | 2021-11-21T04:07:04.000Z | qymor0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to find a Psychiatrist to prescribe Wellbutrin AND a stimulant? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymor0/how_to_find_a_psychiatrist_to_prescribe/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T04:05:56.000Z | qymo2m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | has anyone felt this way? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymo2m/has_anyone_felt_this_way/ |
Dickwittington18 | (18f) I experienced sensory overload for the first time ever when I went to a club today for the first time.
It was scary I couldn't stop screaming, crying and no matter how much I punched the chair, held my head in my hands, screamed and cried, as the strobe lights and music just went on continually .
No punch or scream ever held any satisfaction.
It just was an awful cycle of punching the chair and screaming like a banshee over the strobe lights and music of the club that never stopped making me want to escape.
I was genuinely scared I knew exactly where I was but I wasn't in control, my ADHD took charge.
Just screaming and crying and hitting continuously while I cried out of control of my own limbs.
I felt out of control of my own body to the point I got assistance to leave and get my coat from the cloak room because it was all too much and I wasn't sure how much more I could handle.
I'm home safe but I'm still shaky and upset, I had hopes of a fun night out for my friends eighteenth but all I got was sensory overload, screaming and disappointment. | 2021-11-21T04:04:56.000Z | qymnfy | 7 | 3 | ADHD | I experienced sensory overload for the first time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymnfy/i_experienced_sensory_overload_for_the_first_time/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T03:58:53.000Z | qymjfz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Taking my finals starting tomorrow. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymjfz/taking_my_finals_starting_tomorrow/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:57:50.000Z | qymivh | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I didn't realise I had ADHD until... | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymivh/i_didnt_realise_i_had_adhd_until/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:47:34.000Z | qymcli | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Feeling like shit. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymcli/feeling_like_shit/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:46:24.000Z | qymbv6 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do I explain my ADHD ditzyness without seeming like im being ungenuine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymbv6/how_do_i_explain_my_adhd_ditzyness_without/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T03:46:14.000Z | qymbr9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody else really angry all the time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymbr9/anybody_else_really_angry_all_the_time/ |
TheseConversations | The pattern is always the same I'll have a great idea that sounds great, I'm excited for and I think sounds very doable but then when the opportunity to put that plan in to action it's disintegrated like >!spider man in infinity war!<
It's endless frustrating. Like just now I have the idea to wake up and go for a jog. I've thought about the route I want to take, made sure that it would be achievable and I've accepted that it's okay if I walk a part of it, I've thought about how good it'll feel to go jogging because I know I enjoy it, how it'll start my day off properly and all these lovely neurotypical thoughts. Right now It feels like as if it is obvious I will do the run and of course I'll remember all these reasons why it's a good idea tomorrow morning.
But I've been doing this all my life and I know when tomorrow comes none of these ideas will be convincing and I won't want to do it and I won't do it. It's so frustrating and idk how to stop doing it because I have the plans but I don't have any follow through. | 2021-11-21T03:46:01.000Z | qymblu | 2 | 10 | ADHD | I hate how my plans always disintegrate before I get to do any of them | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymblu/i_hate_how_my_plans_always_disintegrate_before_i/ |
swarleyknope | According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, you should allocate 24 hours of thaw time in the refrigerator for every 4-5 pounds of turkey. So about three days for a 15 pound bird.
Thanksgiving is 5 days away (less if you have to start your turkey in the morning) - so some may need to move theirs tonight.
**don’t forget to put a pan under it to catch anything that drips**
Also - to save folks from a night of googling their way down a turkey recipe rabbit hole, my mom suggested one that has the title “Easy, No-Fuss Thanksgiving Turkey” by Lauren Allen. (It has lots of good reviews, plus my mom is a good cook, so I feel good about suggesting it!)
(If this sub allows links in comments, I will post it there!) | 2021-11-21T03:44:27.000Z | qymak4 | 23 | 100 | ADHD | Folks in the US: Don’t forget to move your turkey from the freezer to the fridge to thaw in time! (Set an alarm if it doesn’t need to start thawing tonight) | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qymak4/folks_in_the_us_dont_forget_to_move_your_turkey/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:43:04.000Z | qym9lp | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosis appointment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qym9lp/diagnosis_appointment/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:42:21.000Z | qym94y | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Z drug /benzos cures distractability | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qym94y/z_drug_benzos_cures_distractability/ |
EggLord667 | So there's this problem that keeps coming back, and I have no idea what to call it, or how to help snap myself out of it. It usually happens when I'm tired or bored?
What happens is, that I'm usually in the middle of doing a task, or needing to start a task (ex. Laying on the couch and the alarm for the oven is going off), and I find that it requires a significant amount of willpower to get up and, do the thing.
I encountered it pretty hard at work today where I was doing dishes, and feeling a bit wobbly, its been a busy day with dinner rush and such. So when I just put down some dishes to be sanitized, and I was supposed to move onto the next, I found that it was really hard to.
I stood there for at least a good minute, really yelling at myself internally to just grab the bowl and rinse it. Just grab the bowl. Just grab the bowl!! Finally after twitching and flexing my hand around a lot, I reached for the bowl and rinsed it off, getting back into the rhythm.
But it kept coming back, and it was harder and harder to will myself into continuing the task.
Eventually my manager caught me giving the death glare to another bowl and decided to send me home.
Has anyone else encountered something like this before? Any coping strategies? Stop it from happening as often? Is it even an ADHD thing?
I can't seem to find any other information besides decision paralysis or something like that. I'd be happy to clarify if there's any questions. | 2021-11-21T03:40:56.000Z | qym87v | 5 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD paralysis?? (What can I do to cope?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qym87v/adhd_paralysis_what_can_i_do_to_cope/ |
mthompson815 | I (20F) started strattera as my first medication for ADHD in July. I think it has been helpful, but I’m not really sure.
I have noticed that I’m having stomach issues which started around the time I began taking the strattera. For the first two weeks, I was badly constipated. A few months later and I still don’t have a regular schedule like I used to. Also, I have noticed that I will get stomach cramps quite regularly. Sometimes they are random, and sometimes they are after I eat anything. Occasionally it’s so bad that I have to lie down and can’t do anything until the cramps go away. My menstrual cramps are also worse after starting the meds.
Has anyone else experienced these types of side effects? How did you handle them? | 2021-11-21T03:33:40.000Z | qym3in | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Stomach Issues with Strattera? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qym3in/stomach_issues_with_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:31:49.000Z | qym2bg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosed and mildly hopeful | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qym2bg/diagnosed_and_mildly_hopeful/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T03:26:31.000Z | qylyww | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Do meds seem to get stronger? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylyww/do_meds_seem_to_get_stronger/ |
EcoRavenshaw | Im a grad student finishing my thesis. I work full time in a job unrelated to my masters. Im also doing some interviews for jobs, one of which is Monday. I’ve been so busy that I wasn’t able to give myself the normal week to prepare for presentation. I’m worried I’m going to fuck this up.
Sigh. I CAN public speak. I swear I can. But I have to practice like a million times to do a good job. Even for stuff I KNOW THAT I KNOW. Ask me to talk about my topic in a conversation and Im enthusiastic and smooth as butter. But make it public speaking and suddenly I totally spazz out. I am so frustrated with myself rn. It’s not even a long presentation, 15-20 mins. But because I haven’t had the time to burn it into my brain, I end up flying all around and I look like a mess. I struggle to stay organized when presenting and I’m just so frustrated. The interview is for a job I really, really want and if my stupid fucking ADHD bullshit brain fucks this up I’m going to be so disappointed in myself. Im 31, I’ve done well in my masters, I feel like I’ve been doing a mostly good job these last few years managing my ADHD with the things I need to complete. This shit is exhausting me.
Any advice for successful public speaking when your ADHD brain is being a nightmare? | 2021-11-21T03:26:05.000Z | qylynm | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Public speaking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylynm/public_speaking/ |
ibiacmbyww | (can't do link posts)
r/hyperfocuses
I made this sub because I am filled with nerdy stuff I want to talk about, but rarely anyone to listen. My own work, an 11,000+ word treatise on the future of the Doom and Quake series, and how they could be combined, is coming soon™. Feel free to get the ball rolling first though! Feedback is welcomed! | 2021-11-21T03:17:15.000Z | qylt9g | 1 | 4 | ADHD | I set up a sub for people to talk about their hyperfocuses | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylt9g/i_set_up_a_sub_for_people_to_talk_about_their/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T03:11:03.000Z | qylp8z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I set up a sub for people to talk about their hyperfocuses | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylp8z/i_set_up_a_sub_for_people_to_talk_about_their/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T03:04:59.000Z | qylld8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd test scores | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylld8/adhd_test_scores/ |
iveseentheButcher01 | I hate this I want to be in control of life and what I do but I can’t I know what I need I need a higher dosage on my meds but no my parents won’t do that for me and keep yelling at me when I can’t help it I’m so tierd of this I want to give just because of what I can’t help my self with
Now I have to make this 300 words long lol I can’t do anything lol I just don’t wanna live anymore not gonna lie lol I just hate that I can’t do anything right lol I don’t know why I can’t even do anything anymore I’m so ashamed of myself | 2021-11-21T02:58:36.000Z | qylh2j | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Control of my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylh2j/control_of_my_life/ |
iveseentheButcher01 | [removed] | 2021-11-21T02:54:20.000Z | qyleb6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Control of my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyleb6/control_of_my_life/ |
dulcismemorias | That poor impulse control some of you guys here have talked about, thought that was one of those aspects of adhd that I couldn’t tell if I had or not.
Think I’ve realized I also have that but it shows itself in smaller things, like “yeah sure I’ll be fine staying up 2 extra hours to watch this stream and play this game it’s fiiinee”.
Also my poor fingers and skin, I can’t help but pick at things on my skin for too long, was in the car on a trip for about 5 hours and spent a lot of that time pulling on the skin around my thumbs nails so now it’s stinging a bit. oops.
Last week I also spent two days picking all the nail polish from a pedicure off my nails when it started chipping so my nails look real rough now :/
Sorry idk what this post was, just sharing a bit of my habits here instead of constantly dumping things I notice on my mom. Also I’m sorry if this kind of rant, kind of sharing and looking for similar experiences post doesn’t belong or fit the flair I’m not super experienced on posting in reddits | 2021-11-21T02:49:11.000Z | qylay7 | 18 | 18 | ADHD | I’ve got that poor impulse control yall talk about here, my poor skin oops | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qylay7/ive_got_that_poor_impulse_control_yall_talk_about/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T02:43:47.000Z | qyl7f0 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD parents vent | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyl7f0/adhd_parents_vent/ |
Buanonstudent | [removed] | 2021-11-21T02:42:49.000Z | qyl6sd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | College students | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyl6sd/college_students/ |
jenna_beterson | I got a new phone today and I’m terrified of losing it. My debit card too. I have disabled tap on my card in case I lose it but the fear never really goes away.
I feel like I can’t be responsible with expensive or important items and it’s constant anxiety lol
Does anyone have any foolproof ways for important items? From one scatter brain to another? | 2021-11-21T02:39:50.000Z | qyl4wm | 10 | 17 | ADHD | Do you ever feel like it’s only a matter of time before you lose something important? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyl4wm/do_you_ever_feel_like_its_only_a_matter_of_time/ |
anythingisfineidc | I’m so sick of this! I have this overwhelming guilt about how I never do anything and I’ve failed at everything I’ve tried. I try school, I failed out. I’ve been fired from 90% of my jobs. I have found my passion and dream job, and what do I do? Nothing. I’m supposed to be doing so much for it but I’m doing nothing. I can’t myself to do and it’s killing me. I hate this! What’s the worst part is that I am having a huge internal battle between blaming myself and telling myself this is part of my disability.
I’m not looking for advice. I just needed to vent. I’m feeling real low.
I thank this community for helping me feel like I’m not alone. | 2021-11-21T02:29:42.000Z | qykygr | 2 | 7 | ADHD | Feeling low | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qykygr/feeling_low/ |
mira5162 | I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD for about a year but sometimes feel like maybe the diagnosis was wrong, so I just don’t know if this is an adhd thing or just like…a personality flaw of mine? Any advice is appreciated.
I have a really hard time with listening to stories bc I get bored pretty quick of them but I’m REALLY struggling with my coworker. She’s super nice and I know she wants to be friends but she talks SOOOO much! And her stories just wind on FOREVER. I get so frustrated that it feels painful to just sit there with her talking. I generally start playing on my phone or leave half way through and tbh have no idea what she’s saying half the time. Part of this is on her but could this also be an ADHD thing on my part? Does anyone else struggle to listen to long winded people (more than a non-ADHD person might) and what do you do in these situations? | 2021-11-21T02:28:14.000Z | qykxkt | 5 | 5 | ADHD | How to deal with talkative coworkers? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qykxkt/how_to_deal_with_talkative_coworkers/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T02:18:33.000Z | qykrct | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Advice - is this ADHD related? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qykrct/advice_is_this_adhd_related/ |
BillyBobJoethe4th | I'm wanting to switch from Adderall IR to Vyvanse. What are some of your experiences with this switch?
So I've been on Adderall IR for 2 years now. I take 20mg IR twice a day and have been on Adderall in general for 2 years. I've been on the max dose (my current dose) of 20mg IR twice a day for 1 year now. The problem is, it hasn't really been helping much lately. I even try to take breaks from it, such as 5 days here and there. Sometimes 3 days, sometimes 2. Just barely I took a whole week break, but still it doesn't help. On top of that, I get pretty bad side effects. Worst of which is I get very dehydrated no matter how much water I drink. It also suppresses my appetite a lot, which is extra bad for someone like me who has an insanely fast metabolism.
So, I'm talking to my doctor about switching me to Vyvanse. I've read online that side effects are less of a problem on it. I'm generally very sensitive to medication. I also read that it is a good ADHD medication for people with bowel diseases, of which I have IBS and Acid Reflux/GERD. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday to discuss this. I just want to be able to focus again.
Anyway, I am curious! What could I expect when I switch? I ask this question because I just like to see what has happened to other people when they've gone through what I'm going to go through. Getting on an ADHD medication changed my life. I went from having bad attention habits to great ones. I went from barely passing high school on time to having a steady 4.0 GPA in my first couple years of college so far. | 2021-11-21T02:06:57.000Z | qykjxj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switching from Adderall IR to Vyvanse. What can I expect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qykjxj/switching_from_adderall_ir_to_vyvanse_what_can_i/ |
_djfet | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:58:08.000Z | qykdz7 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | To all the story tellers out there, you know who you are, this might just help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qykdz7/to_all_the_story_tellers_out_there_you_know_who/ |
trikki777 | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:48:36.000Z | qyk815 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else experience sudden tolerance after years of being on the same dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk815/anyone_else_experience_sudden_tolerance_after/ |
speedy00001 | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:47:30.000Z | qyk7bu | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Tired. I Don't know what to do anymore! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk7bu/tired_i_dont_know_what_to_do_anymore/ |
KingCo_ | I just washed the dishes and put it away in the dishwasher, and after i cleaned the sink for a good 10 mins i was splashing the water around and having lots of fun after than i cleaned another pan :/ and now after doing all that, i feel like crap i feel like my mood is ruined and i just cant be bothered with doing anything kinda feel drained and shitty and i feel like doing nothing, it wasnt bad doing the dishes kinda fun i guess, but after doing these sort of things i feel like crap afterwards, Is this an ADHD related thing? | 2021-11-21T01:47:01.000Z | qyk70b | 21 | 26 | ADHD | why do i feel like absolute shit after doing long tasks? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk70b/why_do_i_feel_like_absolute_shit_after_doing_long/ |
dooddad | Hi all, I suspect I have ADHD and I'm on a waiting list to be tested. It could be confirmation bias, but a lot of people's experience with ADHD sounds very similar to my life.
Anyway I'm curious if anyone else has had this same experience with caffeine. Since my early 20's till a few years ago I've consumed massive amounts of caffeine. Started with 8-10 cokes a day, then 3-4 large cans of Monster along with many coffees throughout the day.
When I cut back on my caffeine consumption to now only 1 cup of coffee a day, that's when I noticed my attention, memory, motivation all seemed to diminish. And is getting worse and worse.
Could it be possible I was self medicating all that time?
Has anyone else had a similar experience? | 2021-11-21T01:45:01.000Z | qyk5qf | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Caffeine as an ADHD self treatment. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk5qf/caffeine_as_an_adhd_self_treatment/ |
grantzvictor | i don't know how to face this issue and it sometimes makes me avoid people in general, but when i have a very strong hyperfixation i really dislike hearing other people say their opinions about it.
i realize this is stupid and selfish but it's just how my brain works for some reason. sometimes i just feel like that one thing only belongs to me and only i have the right opinion about it and i want it to be consumed only by me ( obviously not true or fair but even though i know that ..it doesn't help me feel different)
it really sucks because sometimes i avoid friends who like certain shows / games i fixate on..
and the thing is i love talking those things ...with people who never heard of it ! it just makes no sense to me ..
is there anyone who feels a similar way? :< | 2021-11-21T01:43:54.000Z | qyk4zp | 1 | 2 | ADHD | i hate hearing people talk about some of my hyperfixations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk4zp/i_hate_hearing_people_talk_about_some_of_my/ |
theunknowncompanion | Hi,
So recently I’ve been getting quite a weird reaction and I don’t know if this is linked to my anxiety or ADHD or possibly both but some sounds can actually make me feel nauseous. Most recently it’s been people talking outside my window (???) in high volumes. Sometimes it can be certain kinds of music.
I realise sound sensitivity is a thing with ADHD but to this extent? I’ve always been sensitive to sounds and high pitches (I’m also quite jumpy), but this is new to me!
Does anyone else have something similar? | 2021-11-21T01:43:03.000Z | qyk4h7 | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Sound sensitivity and ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk4h7/sound_sensitivity_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:41:15.000Z | qyk3aq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m diagnosed, my sister got diagnosed last year and my mom just got diagnosed! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk3aq/im_diagnosed_my_sister_got_diagnosed_last_year/ |
Responsible_Sea_8042 | Greetings everyone, I (19F) was fairly recently diagnosed with ADD/ADHD inattentive. I was started on 5mg twice a day (adderall ir) then upped to 10mg twice a day after I didn't notice it do anything.
After a week or two of trying the 10mg, I still didn't notice it do anything. My doctor was surprised and upped me to 20mg twice a day. I have taken this for 4 days and still never noticed any big changes or side affects.
So many people seem to keep saying stuff about medication being life changing and how its obvious when it kicks in/wears off. I havent experienced any of this. The most ive noticed is with 20mg, I was maybe a little less fidgety in class (university) but I still daydreamed and had a hard time focusing on the lectures that did not keep me stimulated (basically all of them). I also haven't felt any more motivated to do homework/studies. Oh, my mouth has been dryer since starting, I think that is a common small side affect, but not something that would bother me if the medication actually helped. No other side affects, I still feel hungry and don't have extra trouble sleeping.
I guess my question is, has anyone else experienced this? Or have advice? I have not taken any kind of stimulant before this, so it could be possible maybe that I just dont know what to look for and it actually is having an impact on me. Could it be possible ive been misdiagnosed and dont have ADD? But then wouldnt the stimulant medication make me super wired or something? Is it possible I am doing something wrong?
Sorry for long/messy post. Im asking my doctor all of this too, and already messaged her, but I won't hear back until the work week so I figured I'd try this community while I wait :) | 2021-11-21T01:40:19.000Z | qyk2o3 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Adderrall doesn't seem to do anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk2o3/adderrall_doesnt_seem_to_do_anything/ |
FuckRayBradbury | Has anyone had severe motion sickness from taking Strattera? I’ve literally just started taking the medication today and am unable to leave bed, I’ve thrown up three times, and I’m experiencing full body chills/sweating. Reading is incredibly painful, just like when I try to read in the car.
Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is this cause for concern or par for the course? I plan on calling my PCP tomorrow but for the time being I just want to make sure I’m not dying lol | 2021-11-21T01:39:28.000Z | qyk25b | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Strattera question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk25b/strattera_question/ |
mantyq | Heya, recently diagnosed with adhd and perscribed vyvanse, my script was 1 capsule a day for 5 days, 2 capsules a fay for 5 days, and 3 capsules a day until i see him next. There is 30 days between my visits, meaning I would need a total of 75 tablets to complete this, however ive only been given 30. ive reorganised an appointment but the psych was quite an ass and im scared he wont represcribe. should i be panicking? this is in australia if that makes a difference | 2021-11-21T01:39:22.000Z | qyk236 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Psych didn't give me enough capsules, panicking. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk236/psych_didnt_give_me_enough_capsules_panicking/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T01:38:48.000Z | qyk1qo | 1 | 2 | ADHD | First day! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyk1qo/first_day/ |
EchidnaAlternative | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:33:54.000Z | qyjylq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else struggles with writing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjylq/anyone_else_struggles_with_writing/ |
SnooCupcakes2000 | Has anyone experienced this? What did you do?
Is the education institution supposed to step in if you report it especially if they’re receiving federal funds and your adhd is documented?
I’m non confrontational and I don’t enjoy what I’ve been experiencing. The school has basically said oh let us know next time something happens so we can do nothing again.
So advice, experience, etc is welcome. | 2021-11-21T01:29:36.000Z | qyjvtk | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Bullying while in higher education? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjvtk/bullying_while_in_higher_education/ |
lizizmz | Y’all I have been doing so good. I started my new meds, I’m actually doing my laundry, the dishes, and cooking! I’ve even paid off my credit card!!
Im staring grad school in the spring after 5 years since my undergrad. They NEVER send me emails (yet) so I never check it. I checked it this morning. I had an email from 11/09 saying “that class you wait listed for, there’s 7 new slots left, good luck.” I was like pfft 11/09, that was Thursday, they’ll have some openings still. Y’all, it’s 11/20. It’s a full 11 days later. No, I did not get the class. Yes, I did email my advisor / professor.
It usually always works out but damn I feel like a dummy and I am just mad at myself for missing so much time. It’s like it negates all my good work because this feels like a big eff up!
Rant over, thanks for reading | 2021-11-21T01:28:13.000Z | qyjuz3 | 9 | 5 | ADHD | Rant - I missed a full 11 days | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjuz3/rant_i_missed_a_full_11_days/ |
DarkMelody42 | I just started taking methylphenidate Er 10 MG about a month ago and the first few weeks I felt like I could do anything with just a little motivation. This past week however I've found I'm going back to my old ways and it's harder to resist the siren song of cell phones games and books etc when I need to be doing something more important. I'm also having a hard time trying to start things again.
Don't get me wrong I'm still better than where I was as I am still getting more done but I miss those first few weeks where it came so much easier.
Further my doctor is putting me on 2 doses of rapid release methylphenidate for a month so I'm interested to see if this helps as hopefully it will last longer into the day so I can get more done in my home life after work.
TLDR
My first set of meds feel less effective than before and never lasted all day. Is this normal and do you think the 2 doses of rapid release will help? | 2021-11-21T01:25:13.000Z | qyjt1s | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is it normal to feel like my meds are less effective and will taking rapid release help? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjt1s/is_it_normal_to_feel_like_my_meds_are_less/ |
lemonchild_ | Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I’ve been prescribed to Adderall for couple years now, however I never told my doctor I drink a lot. I’m not sure if that would affect anything like making them think I have an addictive personality or just pretending to have ADHD so I can get drugs. Am I just over thinking? | 2021-11-21T01:25:03.000Z | qyjsy4 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Is it ok to tell my doctor I drink? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjsy4/is_it_ok_to_tell_my_doctor_i_drink/ |
Cherrydingdong | Maybe it's kinda intrusive but what are you guys getting prescribed as meds? I'm 19 having 5mg twice a day of ritalin and it's not doing it anymore for me.
I think I've been going to a quite shitty psychiatrist cause she told my mom confidential stuff and also dismissed physical abuse I confided in her telling me "it couldn't possibly be that bad" and "are you sure u're not dramatising things" soo... I kind of need to hear from others. Maybe I'm overreacting and it's all totally normal? | 2021-11-21T01:24:14.000Z | qyjsfy | 6 | 2 | ADHD | I got a shy question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjsfy/i_got_a_shy_question/ |
SnooCupcakes2000 | [removed] | 2021-11-21T01:23:09.000Z | qyjrsi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone experienced bullying in higher education? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjrsi/has_anyone_experienced_bullying_in_higher/ |
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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T01:20:50.000Z | qyjqan | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Getting medication while travelling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjqan/getting_medication_while_travelling/ |
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ichimacchan | I go to a medical school where psychiatrist appointments are made for free where students sort of train on you? Im not really sure how it works but the gist of it is that its free, but it means your doctor is not always going to be the same, so its always like your first appointment.
Anyways, ive always had my mom going to appointments with me, and she has always been better at explaining my symptoms, especially on things me myself dont pick up on, which are a lot (little add/adhd things, you know the ones)
She has stopped going with me for some time now, and coincidentally, one appointment or two after, a new psychiatric teacher comes in, and since then i havent been able to get my rhytalin prescription
Now, im a 19 y/o woman and im trying to get into an university. Its a harsh phase for everyone.
I dont know if this new doctor doesnt believe me or if she thinks im too dependant on meds. Ive always been bad at expressing myself and putting it in words, so telling them why i "think" i have add was already pretty difficult, so i might have not said everything super well? At least compared to my mom? I think they think im doing this just to get meds to study.
When i mentioned i stay up until late to study because of how i procastinate and have trouble studying they told me that my problems come from sleeping late and that i should try to get better sleep. But i sleep late *because* i have trouble studying. Night is when the panic kicks in and i realize "oh my god i havent memorized anything yet" and its when im able to get anything remotely done, because im fueled by panic.
I mentioned about my procastinating, my inability to take breaks, to stay focused, about how rhytalin hasn't been helping me and how frustrating it is to not be able to finish a task, but all she said is how i dont need meds, and the fact that rhytalin isnt doing good for me is proof of that, along with studying strategies that wont work. Eg: watching immersive and good videos on the subject im studying on which?? Youtube? Maam, that *is* the distracting source. A video on territory division isnt going to keep me hooked in no matter how interesting it is. Ill see godzilla size comparison video on my recs and itll throw me completely off track (which i wasnt even on in the first place. Track? There has never been a track. I have never even been running. I just cant get off of this damn chair and heck is it uncomfortable.)
I could go on and on about what she said but this is already really big.
Anyways, point is, im really starting to doubt myself i guess.. do i really have add? Is it me or is it the doctor? Ive been diagnosed with it since i was a little kid. Have i "grown out of it" or has my diagnosis been wrong the entire time? Am i just too lazy? Do i really not need medicine? Am i relying too much on it?
Id like to say in advance that i dont and have never abused the use of rhytalin. I dont take it everyday and the fact that it hasnt been working for me has never made me take more than what is prescribed (which is already limited). Im very careful about this as my family has a slight history of substance abuse and i refuse to take risks. | 2021-11-21T01:09:09.000Z | qyjix0 | 11 | 3 | ADHD | New doctor doubting me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjix0/new_doctor_doubting_me/ |
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pumpkinthighs | I've been reading up on ADHD as I've now went to college and had a lesson in one of my classes on it. I noticed that many of the symptoms of ADHD match with what's going on inside my head. At least as best they can seeing as it shows a little differently between men and women.
Well i want to at least get checked out to have closure I guess. The issue i run into is 1) I don't know where to go and 2) my parents health insurance isn't really offered out on the west side of the USA.
I mean I had a therapist back in my hometown, could it be done over zoom? | 2021-11-21T01:02:43.000Z | qyjem3 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Where can I go to get tested for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjem3/where_can_i_go_to_get_tested_for_adhd/ |
ActiveDiscipline3829 | So I’ve been taking adderall for a few months now, roughly about 20-30 mg per day. Life is a little hectic right now and I’m in debt, not working, have a 10 month old son, with so much to plan and do but each time I find an obstacle somehow. BUT, usually I can work past it and be productive whether it be by making lists to organize my day or priorities, cleaning or working on my car, organizing and cleaning the house, or going out and running errands efficiently.
Lately, I’ve been stuck in this funk of feeling like I can’t be productive. I get stuck in this mindset and it keeps me from doing anything because I’m so anxious and overwhelmed by the thought of not doing enough and I end up scrolling through my phone for hours, or telling myself I’m going to do things that I never follow through with.
It’s starting to effect my mental health because I just feel like I’m falling short over it.
What the hell do I do here ?? Maybe I’m just overwhelmed by things I feel like I need to be doing so I don’t know where or how to start ? Maybe I’m just out of my usual routine and it’s ruining my entire day?
My explanation is rather vague and jumbled but I’m just so confused as of what I should do to combat this and get back to being productive and organized again. | 2021-11-21T01:01:28.000Z | qyjdsv | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Why can’t I follow through? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyjdsv/why_cant_i_follow_through/ |
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toocynicaltocare | I'm obese. No doubt about that. 230lbs at only 5'0, female. Yeah, okay that's bad.
No matter what i tried to do to lose weight, if I didn't notice a good difference within like....a month, I'd call it quits because it lost my attention.
No, long term reasons like "better health", "looking better," "getting stronger" aren't good enough reasons for me to do anything.
I'm hungry. I want food. I want to eat anything I want. No, I can't be bothered to exercise because it hurts too much short term. I don't like pain. It's not fun. I hate it.
So basically, I hate eating healthy and I hate exercising. Like, I have other fucking things to worry about.
I hate being uncomfortable. (any changes from normalcy makes me uncomfortable except for school and when I got my dog)
Okay all my bitching is outta the way.
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What I want to ask is, has anyone else with ADD/ADHD (I have autism too yippee) found themselves in this sort of position?
I can't think of a good motivation to lose weight that outweighs living how I've been living.
I know I need to lose weight but honestly, all these long term reasons feel pointless. I could be fucking dead tomorrow for all I know. Why would I spend time doing things I hate for my last moments? | 2021-11-21T00:55:49.000Z | qyj9y3 | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Long term reasons aren't good enough for me to make changes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyj9y3/long_term_reasons_arent_good_enough_for_me_to/ |
Valaryian1997 | I’m in college rn and this shit is overwhelming af. i’m depressed, i have bad anxiety, my ADHD is kicking my ass up and down this campus and im technically one semester away from graduating? but not really because i have more than one semester left…i just don’t see the point anymore to keep doing college but then i’ll be letting everyone down and i just
need some help. | 2021-11-21T00:50:03.000Z | qyj67k | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do I not give up | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyj67k/how_do_i_not_give_up/ |
DaintyNoodles | I am really struggling with sticking with a job. The smallest things will cause me to feel like I can no longer work there and then inevitably leave and find a new job. Today was my first day at a grocery store I live by and I already want to leave. I just recently left a job at Walgreens solely because the vibe didn’t feel right to me. I want to leave this job because it’s the busiest grocery store in my town and it was so incredibly overstimulating for me in the short shift I worked. I have an opportunity to take a job at another location but I feel really guilty already flaking on this job as they went through a lot to be able to hire me (though they keep reminding me of all the risks of hiring me and how much they’re sticking their necks out for me which is making me want to leave even more). I’m also on a super strict probation period for awhile where i’m not allowed to have any slack for showing up late, calling out for any reason, and leaving early which really stresses me out because now i’m convinced i’m gonna need a day off suddenly and I won’t be allowed to get it. I guess I just don’t really know what to do anymore. I really already want to leave but I just feel like i’m quitting way too early.
Edit: I would also like to note that I have worked jobs before that I absolutely loved and stayed with for a long time. It just has to feel right for me to even stay. Is that common? | 2021-11-21T00:46:26.000Z | qyj3w5 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I can’t seem to keep myself at one job | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyj3w5/i_cant_seem_to_keep_myself_at_one_job/ |
statusconference | **How do any of you with ADHD manage to stick to a schedule??**
I like working full time because it provides some structure to my life and enables low-effort socialisation. But it seems to be all I have the energy to do and that is causing me increasing levels of frustration. My seeming inability to just get on with any of my goals or hobbies is driving me a bit mad.
Like exercise, for example. I enjoy exercise. The need to wash my hair and clothes more often less so, but the act itself is great. But actually getting started on doing the exercise? Pfft. Good luck! I never seem to manage to get into a consistent routine, and lately, haven't been doing any exercise at all which is only making everything in my life worse.
**How do you (a) make it so starting the exercise is easy and doable, and (b) actually stick with a consistent exercise routine over time?**
Also study. I hate studying law so, so much. Even just thinking about studying causes me anxiety because it's so boring. Same question again, really - **how to motivate/discipline myself to get on with something I hate doing** and then get into a consistent routine so things actually get done and I actually get somewhere with it?
I use Todoist as a daily reminder and to do list. I probably would never achieve anything without it. Thank god for Todoist. But adding exercise to the list of reminders/tasks had achieved nothing. **Any tips or advice anyone has is most welcome**!
Also, while I'm here, does anyone have anything they use for brain fog? I'm on 60mg vyvanse which seems to be helping but in the latter half of this year have felt the most ADHD I have ever been in my life, and having chronic intense brain fog on top of that isn't helping.
Getting into a regular exercise routine will probably help, but does anyone have any recommendations in terms of supplements or food or anything?
Thanks all! | 2021-11-21T00:46:06.000Z | qyj3nk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to stick to a schedule?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyj3nk/how_to_stick_to_a_schedule/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-21T00:43:06.000Z | qyj1q4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | FUCKING HELL | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyj1q4/fucking_hell/ |
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LankyTerd | [removed] | 2021-11-21T00:36:23.000Z | qyixce | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question about Ritalin and sweating. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyixce/question_about_ritalin_and_sweating/ |
hauntedbundy_ | I’ve work in retail for 5 years, and had a relatively easy job with my previous employer. I could get away with slacking off and didn’t have to pay too much attention to tasks. That was until I got made redundant, and wound up at a different company in a (somehow) higher position. I’m now responsible for running an entire store, all while having untreated ADHD lol.
My colleagues definitely think I’m “careless” and “clueless” and I look like I’m really lazy even though my brain sort of crashes when I’m presented with more than two things to do within a deadline. The amount of times I’ve lost important equipment/keys... or just completely lost track of time is unreal. I’m still on a probation period and I’m scared my boss will fire me if I don’t improve.
The other night, my boyfriend just straight up sat me down and said “I think you have ADHD and need to speak to someone”. I started bawling my eyes out because I’ve suspected it for a while just never had the incentive to do anything about it. Now I’m working in a fast-paced role, it’s highlighted how much of a problem I have. We’ve agreed to speak to a doctor on Monday (I’m in the U.K.) in hopes of working toward a proper diagnosis and getting medicated. I feel like it would be life-changing for me. | 2021-11-21T00:34:15.000Z | qyivzp | 3 | 3 | ADHD | It’s so hard being in a management job and masking competence. I’m exhausted | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyivzp/its_so_hard_being_in_a_management_job_and_masking/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-21T00:29:31.000Z | qyisph | 5 | 5 | ADHD | What is your experience with Vyvanse? So far it has changed my life and id like to share it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyisph/what_is_your_experience_with_vyvanse_so_far_it/ |
Tutanga1 | Hi all, I'm getting close to 30. Just looking for some additional perspective here. Would already accept I definitely have a lot of ADHD tendencies with a child and adult diagnosis, but anyway onto the point.
I feel like I am getting to be a worse person over the years. I think I've had a dramatic difference in the sense of I feel I am much less patient with life, much more frustrated, and definitely touchier. I feel the person I am now is much less carefree and much more serious than I was say five years ago. I am certainly a less happy person and it's definitely taking some toll on my long term relationship.
Life hasn't changed too much, just more responsibilities, life pressures things like that, normal adult things. I am just not dealing with it well? I recently tried adderrall and straterra I gave straterra about two months and ultimately didn't see any benefit in it. With the adderrall it definitely helps me in a lot of different ways. But I do think it escalates my "touchiness" problem. I definitely have some anger issues right now, and not in the sense of things that wouldn't make me mad now make me mad, more like, if something was already going to irritate me now it REALLY irritates me and is much harder to just let go and move on with life.
We're in basically premarital counseling that we're also utilizing to work through some of our own issues as well, so that's already happening.
When something rubs me the wrong way it is very hard for me to just not be mad, I feel I have to go through a whole decompressing process and let myself cool off, and I'm much more inclined to pursue conflict even over little misunderstandings rather than just acknowledge they're a small misunderstanding/miscommunication, to the point that it can ruin my evening if it's already later at night.
Can anyone relate? Reasonable strategies? Once I calm down I feel remorseful for letting trivial things disrupt life but in the moment it's just anger/frustration. | 2021-11-21T00:29:26.000Z | qyismx | 6 | 5 | ADHD | ADHD Impatience Worse Later In Life? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyismx/adhd_impatience_worse_later_in_life/ |
tinedwhale | [removed] | 2021-11-21T00:29:03.000Z | qyisdm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you guys use caffeine with your medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyisdm/do_you_guys_use_caffeine_with_your_medication/ |
Acceptable-Ant4778 | (heads up just had a few beers while reading, the organizing minds)
Why does so much just feel so I intuitive. Example: looking at a car and understanding how an engine works? Or even a cpu on a computer. Does anyone else feel kinda frustrated with that feeling?
Ps I'm new here and have not gotten any support for awhile | 2021-11-21T00:24:32.000Z | qyipdw | 50 | 48 | ADHD | A greater sense of understanding | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyipdw/a_greater_sense_of_understanding/ |
Evarose21 | if you have ADHD (or SPD) and curly hair please help me!!
so the reason I’m posting this under the ADHD sub is because I know a lot of us have SPD and having thick curly and damaged hair is my SPD’s biggest enemy
my hair is super damaged, for a whole year when I was younger, I straightened my hair nearly every single day because I was bullied for how thick and “bushy” my hair was, k completely fried it
until I realised about last year, I have curly hair and need to embrace it
it started pretty well, I got into curly hair routine, it works fine. My curls are coming out well
My issue is, I have shoulder length hair, and I can’t tie up my curls or else it’ll damage them
but I can’t keep it down because I have gotten mental breakdowns from the feeling of my hair on my shoulders and neck
so now I just keep it in a bun and don’t even bother anymore, I’ll wash my hair, do the routine, have it down for one day and get fed up with how it feels and tie it up until my next hair wash
if anyone has any advice on how to deal with this, please help | 2021-11-21T00:24:04.000Z | qyip0u | 17 | 1 | ADHD | sensory issues VS curly hair | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyip0u/sensory_issues_vs_curly_hair/ |
jotheleo | I am prescribed adderall 20mg that I’m supposed to take twice a day. I took one earlier this morning. Then about 20 minutes ago, I realized I forgot to take my second dose a few hours before, so I went ahead and took it since I still have a lot of things to do. I didn’t think much of it when I took it because I didn’t feel how I usually do when I have taken it, so I really did believe I forgot my second dose.
About 20 minutes after I’ve taken it, my anxiety kicked in and I started thinking “did I actually take that second dose a couple hours ago?” And I truly cannot remember if I took one or not. So now my anxiety is through the roof and I’m not sure what to expect. I feel like I will be anxious and have chest tightness from the anxiety, but I’ll be worried that it’s from too much adderall, regardless of whether I actually took that second dose or not.
I know it’s only 20mg and people have accidentally taken a lot more than this and lived to tell the tale, but my concern stems from how close the doses would be. I’m supposed to take them every 4-6 hours, and this would’ve been maybe 2 hours apart. By the time I realized that I could not actually remember if I took it, it was too late to try throwing this one up, as it dissolves pretty quickly. I’ve searched this subreddit but can only find people discussing adderall XR, and that’s not what I take.
Does anyone have advice on what to do/expect? Or words of encouragement? | 2021-11-21T00:22:21.000Z | qyinwp | 8 | 1 | ADHD | I may have accidentally taken another dose of adderall, any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyinwp/i_may_have_accidentally_taken_another_dose_of/ |
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krakensmama222 | [removed] | 2021-11-21T00:04:49.000Z | qyibyo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Husband stops at grocery store with our kiddo to get milk. Comes home with $200 worth of sugar cereals, frozen pizzas and candy. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyibyo/husband_stops_at_grocery_store_with_our_kiddo_to/ |
throwaway53849606072 | I think my pet snails are the most fascinating creatures I have ever seen. I have two Mystery snails and a Nerite snail and the Mysteries are very very playful. Which is a trait I never expected to see in something we usually associate with being, well, sluggish and slow and simple minded. Some believe everything they do is food motivated but I have been observing ones online and my own and that’s simply not true! They continually climb up the highest heights and jump off as if paragliding. They sit in the stream of a water filter and stretch their bodies just to feel the neat feeling. (Can relate.)
I had only originally got one to be a mate for my fish, who didn’t have much of a personality imo. In comparison anyway. Plus snails are SO forgiving. They eat seriously anything and if u forget? They have algae on the tank walls to eat. But apparently there’s a HUGE amount of fruits and veggies they eat as well as specialty foods called Snello which is a blend of calcium and delicious proteins and veggies, mushed together then frozen in a shape.
I am so surprised at how amazing they are. I never expected to be so in love with such an odd creature. I am also learning the intricate anatomy of them as well. The Operculum that can seal them in their shells for protection and keep them moist. The syphon that extends far beyond their body to collect air. The bodies themselves are HUGE when they completely stretch out too. The way their sideways mouths are, is so fun to see. Little mlems. I also learned their vision is quite poor. (Can also relate)
I have even heard some like to be hand fed.
Ok ok. Thank you for listening. I feel much better now. | 2021-11-21T00:04:29.000Z | qyibqq | 80 | 664 | ADHD | I just need to tell someone about my pet aquatic snails. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyibqq/i_just_need_to_tell_someone_about_my_pet_aquatic/ |
Etranger- | I'm not okay. I'm not okay and I don't know how to pretend that I am anymore. I try, I really really really try but I'm not and I don't know how to make this go away. I want to be normal. I want to feel normal things, have a normal life, actually cook so I can eat something that is not pasta and do the fucking dishes after that. I want to not forget important deadlines. I want to not procrastinate doing my homework. I want to meet someone and instantly know when is the right time to say "Hi, my name is X". I want to think about something and only that. Not have 200 tabs open in my mind at the same time. I want to stop being so anxious. I want to be okay with loving more than I am loved. And I want to be loved as much as I love. I want life with me to be easy. I want to know when is the right time to leave and then be okay with leaving. I want to do my laundry and then fold the laundry and put my clothes in my dresser. I want to wake up at a normal hour and not stay in bed until I absolutely can't. And I want to go to bed when it is time to and not wait until I can't open my eyes anymore.
I want to not feel empty. I feel empty. My existence doesn't matter and yet every single one of my missteps seems to have catastrophic repercussions. I want to not be tired. I want to be okay with being tired. I just want to be normal but my fucking brain has been fucking up my entire life and I don't know how to deal with it. I just want to be able to spend a normal, quiet evening at home and not feel like I don't matter. I want to forgive myself and learn to forgive others. Please tell me that it gets better, that I won't be like this all my life, that someday, it gets sorted out somehow. It's so unfair that people get to go to the bathroom without torturing themselves for hours first. That they can embark on normal activities and not suddenly feel distressed, anxious and on edge for no reason. I want to be less dramatic and less emotional. I want to be one of those people who live their lives to the fullest and simply don't care. I want to be okay. | 2021-11-20T23:54:48.000Z | qyi4z1 | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I can't do this anymore | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyi4z1/i_cant_do_this_anymore/ |
bdsedits- | First time posting here but haven’t seen a something similar. My story is a little different but might be helpful to someone who has had a similar experience and feels like they have nobody they can relate to.
I was always a wild child but ultimately did well in school up until my freshman year of high school. I might have had slight ADHD symptoms that were undiagnosed but ultimately it was nothing that was obstructive or hindering my ability to be productive. Well, notice how I said up until freshman year of high school.
Long story short in gym class one month after transferring to my new high school after being bullied, a full-sized soccer goal fell and the crossbar hit me on the back of the head and gave me a severe double concussion. Instantly everything in my life flipped.
I lost most of my memory and all previous life experiences …. I didn’t even know that I was dating a girl at the time. My academic skills plummeted as I lost all ability to focus on school (I was supposed to go on a school trip to Spain after taking 3 years of Spanish but completely forgot how to speak). I developed intense emotional issues (depression, mood swings, etc.). Physically my coordination was off, and I had no balance and would practically tumble over if I was not paying attention.
Fast forward into my senior year of COLLEGE after years of me attempting to work through everything on my own without any professional help. I spoke with a doctor during normal checkup, and she encouraged me to visit a neurologist. I went to my appointment, and he ran the typical tests. It was then that I was diagnosed with PTSD, Depression, as well as ADHD. It’s tough to identify if these were caused by the concussion itself or if the accident in result, increased my symptoms. Regardless it was at this moment that I gained clarity and ultimately began to understand myself.
Since then, I have been on different medications for the past 3 ½ years trying to figure out what fits best. Ultimately the best has been Adderall, but the side effects are still tough for me. Even though I have not found a medication that I am comfortable on it is encouraging to have “answers” and seeing improvement within myself with hard work and dedication (ironic).
My main recommendation for someone that has experienced a significant head injury… go get an appt.
Also…. Bring a parent or guardian to your appt. I know this sounds stupid but because of constant abuse of stimulants, doctors do not always take a college student seriously.
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Ultimately this sub has been a blessing. So many tools, skills, recommendations that I have read have been so beyond helpful to me regaining control of myself.
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God Speed. | 2021-11-20T23:48:51.000Z | qyi12i | 1 | 6 | ADHD | A CONCUSSION THAT CHANGED MY LIFE | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyi12i/a_concussion_that_changed_my_life/ |
twynpeaks | What tips/strategies do people find helpful in terms of being hyperfixated on random things? I'll give an example of what I mean:
\- At the moment (and often as a teen) I get obsessed with technology, specifically PHONES. As a teen I really wanted a blackberry and for people to see me having a blackberry (the latter bit is also part of an OCD/BDD complex but that's another story hehe) and would do all sorts to customise mine, make themes, and generally spend lots of time preparing my phone for the next school day (installing apps, specific versions of apps, making themes that made it look like the OS of whatever phone I was fixated on at the time - even non-smartphone styles). This seemed to steal a lot of focus and give me a dopamine response (or something like that) but I wouldn't say it was 'enjoyable' and I kind of find a lot of that stuff boring to think or talk about.
\- Flash forward and I go through periods of wanting a 'retro' phone as my work phone and searching for old phones I thought were cool as a teen and ways to get various things working on them (like email, calendar updates, apps etc). Obvs it would be great if I could afford to get a decent phone for work and then the fixation would be easier to ignore but unfortunately that's not the case.
I feel like it's very hard to develop hobbies or interests because I'm constantly fixated on things like this. It's not even like I really enjoy doing any of it - as I mentioned I find the whole thing quite *boring*. Perhaps there's an overlap with my OCD (i.e. "if i don't have X then \*insert bad thing\* will happen) but I feel like it's my ADHD that makes it impossible to not be drawn to these things.
The phone thing is just one example (I also get quite obsessed with reading job descriptions - I used to spend hours doing this on the company system when I worked in retail - outside of work time might I add). If anyone has any similar issues I'd love to hear what you do to avoid the fixations/how to find hobbies. (Also *don't* say I should work in HR lmao because I've done that and it's boring af!!!!)
EDIT: It's not so bad when I'm on my meds (I sometimes skip days for reasons) but I can't really use that time very well because I haven't developed any hobbies yet! | 2021-11-20T23:43:42.000Z | qyhxhn | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Tips for hyperfixation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhxhn/tips_for_hyperfixation/ |
Terra246 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:43:05.000Z | qyhx1k | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Being stuck on doomscrolling | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhx1k/being_stuck_on_doomscrolling/ |
bizarro_sculpt | Hello all,
I'm a female in my mid-30s and had my first visit today with an NP who works in the behavioral health, psychiatry & psychology dept of my clinic.
Reading ADHD comics and stories from others online was eye opening for me and it prompted me to schedule an appt. Reading the comics & stories got me thinking, finally, someone put my struggles into coherent words and imagery. For as long as I could remember, I've had difficulty focusing, remembering basic details, and feeling like chores and tasks were insurmountable. Hearing others talk about emotional symptoms also struck a major chord.
The NP asked me a series of questions which I answered to the best of my ability but she said I didn't meet impairment criteria because:
\-I wasn't experiencing disciplinary action at work (I've always fallen short of meeting my workplace's metrics but it was never severe enough to warrant disciplinary measures).
\-I'm not an inattentive driver (I don't drive at all because I'm too anxious behind the wheel because I don't trust myself to concentrate on the road/surroundings so my husband drives).
\-I haven't experienced any financial consequences from forgetting to pay bills (my husband handles all of our finances).
\-I wasn't hyperactive/the 'class clown' in elementary school.
\-My grades throughout middle and high school were B's, C's and D's (instead of F's and having to retake classes).
So she told me I didn't meet the criteria but sent me educational materials and resources such as links to YouTube's 'How to ADHD', CBT suggestions for patients with ADHD, and a group meeting for those with ADHD.
I'm feeling a little lost and confused. While yes, I'm able to mask and compensate my ADHD-like symptoms - I'm feeling incredibly down and defeated from not being able to concentrate.
What do you think the best steps for me next would be? I was expecting the consult to be a bit more involved but I'm brand new at having my symptoms discussed. I'd always chalked up my struggles to be anxiety related. | 2021-11-20T23:40:08.000Z | qyhv09 | 11 | 2 | ADHD | Told I was not impaired enough at my first appt | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhv09/told_i_was_not_impaired_enough_at_my_first_appt/ |
ENTROPY501 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:39:12.000Z | qyhubq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | habit tracker recommendations im on ios | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhubq/habit_tracker_recommendations_im_on_ios/ |
Grayjay91 | My love ones don't understand what a struggle mundane tasks and maintenance are. I was diagnosed with ADD as a kid, my parents got me medicine but I didn't like taking it and they didn't make me. I'm an adult now and my partner gets really frustrated with my laziness and forgetfulness. She loves me very much but she can't understand why I can't just do things. I've known for a long time that it is ADHD and that I need to do something about it, but I'm scared.
I carved myself out of the stone I had. How big a component of my personality is ADHD? Everything I hate about myself comes from ADHD, but how much of what I love about myself does too? Would I be me without it?
What if the medicine doesn't work? What if I'm still panicking in the eleventh hour of a deadline I have no hope of completing? What if I still forget to shut doors, turn off light, close toilet lids? What if I still don't clean up after myself?
What if there isn't one thing I could fix about myself? What if the medicine proves that the problem is just me? | 2021-11-20T23:38:47.000Z | qyhu1o | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I'm afraid to confront my ADHD/take medicine | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhu1o/im_afraid_to_confront_my_adhdtake_medicine/ |
Prince_Marf | I am currently dealing with the second time this year that I have been unable to get my prescription for 15mg of Adderall filled because it was on backorder at Walgreens. The pharmacist recommended I switch to 20mg so to avoid the backorder. That's fine, I would rather be on a higher dose anyway.
The problem is that my doctor works like 4 hours a week 4 days a week and is terrible with communication. She doesn't send the script in automatically every month, and when I called and left a message to please send it in, I got no notification from her office OR Walgreens that my prescription was sent. So like 4 days later when I checked to see if she had found the time to send it in I learned that the 15mg was on backorder and now I have to repeat this process over again. Not only that but I have to wait until Monday to do it because my doctor doesn't work until then.
It would be much, much nicer if I could switch to a dose that is reliably not on backorder. Is 20mg not on backorder as often or is it just that it happens to not be on backorder right now? I'd do 10mg or 30mg if it meant I could actually get my medication reliably. Executive dysfunction from not being medicated + bad doctor makes this whole backorder thing a massive nightmare for me that I would like to avoid in the future. | 2021-11-20T23:35:16.000Z | qyhrls | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Best Prescription to avoid backorders? (USA) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhrls/best_prescription_to_avoid_backorders_usa/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T23:30:56.000Z | qyhoia | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall not working anymore? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhoia/adderall_not_working_anymore/ |
musicalbuffoon | It's so hard for me to stay on top of my schoolwork and housework. Today I finished all of my homework after multiple adventures in-between, swept the whole house and even put my laundry in the wash. I'm so glad I was able to just do these things without stalling them out to tomorrow, and then the next day, and the next day, and the next day... I have an appointment with a psychiatrist in January and I'm hoping I'll be able to have medication by then. I'll take these little victories over nothing any day, though.
It's so relieving to completely mark off a mental checklist every once in a while. | 2021-11-20T23:25:42.000Z | qyhkw1 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Today was one of those days where everything made sense | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhkw1/today_was_one_of_those_days_where_everything_made/ |
saborb | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:25:00.000Z | qyhkbz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on my dosage? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhkbz/advice_on_my_dosage/ |
Canniest | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:22:20.000Z | qyhilj | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Is This Relatable? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhilj/is_this_relatable/ |
coastalquiet | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:20:49.000Z | qyhhkx | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Feeling confused and hopeless with Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhhkx/feeling_confused_and_hopeless_with_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T23:20:40.000Z | qyhhgp | 9 | 17 | ADHD | I disclosed my condition to my employers and it didn’t go the way I hoped… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhhgp/i_disclosed_my_condition_to_my_employers_and_it/ |
dajvebekinus | Career management is fucking hard when trying to take into account with undiagnosed ADHD. I've had a job offer which of course I haven't responded to because I have no clue what to do. I know that if was able to work at my full capacity I could go really far. But it has been so exhausting just to keep myself doing the basics let alone be fulfilled creatively, socially, or otherwise. I have a doctorate from a good university but I usually work way under my level because I can cope. Even then I've been out of work for half a year. During that time I barely got through any applications.
Then when reality caught up with me and I got into a panic about my situation, sought assessment which confirmed I had ADHD symptoms but couldn't confirm diagnosis because there wasn't enough evidence of it before twelve, I started throwing out applications with hyperfocus I hadn't had for an age. I send out five applications, get four interviews, and the first one I've heard back from gives me the job.
Now I'm confused as to which self I'm to rely on if I take up work now. Can't focus, getting up every 10 minutes for a phantom toilet break so I can fidget, procrastinating me? Or laser focused me who can only work under duress and immense pressure as normal work isn't stimulating enough? I wish I could get recognition that I am struggling with something serious so I can navigate work better with support. Right now I'm just a headless chicken! 🐔 | 2021-11-20T23:15:17.000Z | qyhdr4 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Take the job that's easier and pays less so I can compensate for symptoms or go for something challenging and better payed with the high likelihood that I will struggle | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhdr4/take_the_job_thats_easier_and_pays_less_so_i_can/ |
whitelotus_ir0h | Hello everyone!
I have been looking into ADHD as I have a feeling that I have some kind of mental capacity. It could be anxiety or ADHD, although I'm leaning more to ADHD. Ironically, my mom did make some examinations for me when I was young, but she never followed through since I was not hyperactive. I want to get the diagnosis because I feel that I am not making it in life. I have so many ideas and potential, but I am feeling I am falling through the ocean waves. When I was in school, the school actually wanted to withhold me for a grade, but my mom fought and taught me the school material I needed to pass. I feel my mom actuallly prevented me from figuring if I had ADHD of Asperger's or anxiety because she wanted me to be a extroverted sports player with physical and knowledge allocades-- the son she wanted. Ironically, I think she might have ADHD too -- we both always stop what we are doing to do whatever flcikers the lightbulb in our head. I have learned to work through with school by playing to my strengths and using games to study as well as competitiveness. Im 26 and I have never had a relationship, although I am not sure being gay affects anything. I have been late developmentally. While at parties I have always perfered to stay with the adults. I have noticed that with jobs I have a few week/months where I like the newness but then I get to a sort of complacency where I just go with the flow without really care about the world. If people go to the contrary of my thoughts I tend be very petty. I want to find out what is going on with me so that I can live fully. Any help appreciated. Sorry if it is just jumbles this is more of a stream of consicoussness.
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EDIT: I also can't keep my rooms clean. Like I want to clean but I just do not know where to start or what to do. Also, I can plan about everything but then not able to go on through it. Like I have a plan to lose weight and build muscle and can go through it for a few moments but that's it. I actually felt my best during quarantine. | 2021-11-20T23:13:44.000Z | qyhcox | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Process of getting diagnosed through Kaiser Permanente? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhcox/process_of_getting_diagnosed_through_kaiser/ |
Saberuuuu | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:10:41.000Z | qyhajo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Was my ADHD intake a scam? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyhajo/was_my_adhd_intake_a_scam/ |
catwithhumanteeth | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:10:06.000Z | qyha48 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Really bad depression, anxiety and overall bad mood specifically at night | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyha48/really_bad_depression_anxiety_and_overall_bad/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:09:29.000Z | qyh9p8 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Supplements to help on top of meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyh9p8/supplements_to_help_on_top_of_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:09:28.000Z | qyh9ol | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I've stopped smoking cannabis and I can't stop feeling sad and am in stead abusing alcohol and thinking about using cocaïne again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyh9ol/ive_stopped_smoking_cannabis_and_i_cant_stop/ |
Minkool | I want to feel happy, simply said than done. I am a 15M from western Europe. Last year around this time I also felt bad. I think that it just was because of a winter dip or something like that. This year I tried everything I can to feel happy and not get a winter dip. I am eating good, exercising, going outside, making friends, chasing my dreams, doing my best in school. I even have a therapy lamp that is supposed to fix winter dips. But still, I feel exhausted, grasping for a gap in my life. To just sleep and fully recharge. I'm like a phone whose battery isn't fully charged every day and honestly, I don't even know-how. Around Juli, I was on vacation and I fully rested, as people do 1 on vacations. It was in Austria, in the mountains. Where I live, there are no mountains. I feel a certain comfort when I look outside and see a huge ass mountain doing what a mountain does, nothing. I don't know if I have linked comfort with mountains because most of the times I have seen mountains I was relaxed or that mountains themself make me relaxed. Anyways, I desire, mountains... Because that is my hope to find happiness and relax. But wait, it gets weirder, fake scenes. And it's not that I make these to get to sleep, no. It takes me hours, days, weeks to make a full-fledged 3D, sometimes photorealistic, mountain landscape. And when I look at my work I feel a certain comfort, that same comfort but weaker than actually being in Austria. How do I stop this crazy grave for happiness and just be OK with my situation? How do I get less stressed up about the smallest things in life? I am so desperate at this point that I am asking you, Redditors, yes you. So please, help me. BTW I DON"T KNOW IF THIS IS SOME WEIRD ASS ADHD THING I DIDN"T KNOW | 2021-11-20T23:08:12.000Z | qyh8ra | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why can't I be happy | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyh8ra/why_cant_i_be_happy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T23:07:08.000Z | qyh810 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Unsure if i might have adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qyh810/unsure_if_i_might_have_adhd/ |
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