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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T04:30:05.000Z | qxxrzh | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Work… and life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxrzh/work_and_life/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T04:17:57.000Z | qxxkyh | 13 | 0 | ADHD | does my sister have adhd ? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxkyh/does_my_sister_have_adhd/ |
ness-main | I don’t know if anyone can relate to this, but a lot of the times I’ll be in the middle of a conversation with someone, and my mind will blank out for no reason. Especially when I’m focusing on making eye contact, sometimes my mind will just zone out and not be able to come up with anything to say. Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with this cuz its really annoying especially when talking to girls. | 2021-11-20T04:15:15.000Z | qxxjei | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Can anyone give advice on how not to zone out while socializing. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxjei/can_anyone_give_advice_on_how_not_to_zone_out/ |
whatisaheck | [removed] | 2021-11-20T04:13:48.000Z | qxxiko | 1 | 1 | ADHD | will i be okay if i smoke after i take adderall and it wears off? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxiko/will_i_be_okay_if_i_smoke_after_i_take_adderall/ |
ness-main | [removed] | 2021-11-20T04:12:06.000Z | qxxhlq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have any tips on not zoning out while they’re socializing. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxhlq/anyone_have_any_tips_on_not_zoning_out_while/ |
RedMarten42 | At any given time I am hyperfocused on a specific idea I have for a book or song or drawing, but by the time I start to work on it or shortly thereafter the inspiration is gone. I can only ever get 10 pages into the book I wanted to write, I can only draw the sketch of a painting I wanted to make. Whenever i get an idea my brain screams at me nonstop to think about it but when i have the chance to actually make something of it the idea is completely worn out and a pain to even think about. I'm not sure if this is connected to my ADHD but i wanted to share my experience to see if any of you relate and have any tips. | 2021-11-20T04:04:56.000Z | qxxd7k | 6 | 7 | ADHD | I can never stick with any interest I have, how do I fix this? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxd7k/i_can_never_stick_with_any_interest_i_have_how_do/ |
bluemoon219 | Is there a polite and boundary respecting way to say to a relative " I'm sincerely flattered that your kid reminds you all so much of me so often, but that could actually be a bad sign and you might want to consider a conversation with a professional if a symptom list rings a few bells?". I don't want to armchair diagnose and I don't want to overstep, but at the same time, I wouldn't want something to be overlooked just because it's familiar to them and is something that I got better with through treatment that they didn't see directly. Further complication: She is a step-kid with a, from what I know, involved and reasonable other parent who shares custody. Is there a nice way to say this, or do I stay out of it? | 2021-11-20T04:03:27.000Z | qxxc9n | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Advice on how to suggest a relative get their kid checked out? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxc9n/advice_on_how_to_suggest_a_relative_get_their_kid/ |
blabbedybloobla | I'm not huge on IQ. From what most experts say, it's hugely biased and isn't a good indicator of "intelligence" because intelligence is multifaceted and IQ is not. However, they do think it does a good job at measuring some logical reasoning skills and I don't disagree.
I act really stupid. Like I struggled when I was working at food service jobs just because of how many stupid mistakes I'd make on a daily basis. I struggle to read and have a really bad filter when it comes to regulating how I talk to people. I say the wrong things at the wrong time a lot, and do terrible in school because I can't sit still and gather the motivation to do my work.
I got tested and I have a high IQ, but it clearly doesn't show from the way I act or function. All of the psychologists and psychiatrists I've seen tell me I'm smart but most of the world, and I myself, don't think I am. I can't tell if the psychs are lying to make me feel better or if they do see something nobody else is seeing. I'm wondering if this is because of ADHD, or if I just don't know how to properly apply my intelligence.
It's insane how below average I am in everything, even though I have an interest in almost everything. The only thing I'm good at is math and physics, and I'm not even that good at it. | 2021-11-20T04:02:48.000Z | qxxbvh | 8 | 6 | ADHD | Would being on medication actually allow me to function at the level my IQ says I should be able to at? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxxbvh/would_being_on_medication_actually_allow_me_to/ |
GreenBeans1999 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T03:57:29.000Z | qxx8gk | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Academic Papers That Provide Evidence for ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxx8gk/academic_papers_that_provide_evidence_for_adhd/ |
mikhaila_aleksandra | NT: “Well you seemed to survive just fine your entire life. You had decent grades, you’ve always been a great employee.”
Sure, but I learned to become an expert on masking and had to put in twice the amount of effort to achieve the same results as my colleagues.
NT: “Okay but NO ONE likes doing household chores or running errands. Everyone hates doing their taxes. NO ONE enjoys having to create resumes.”
You’re right - dreading a task is not exclusive to ADHD. However, a NT person doesn’t struggle with demoting thoughts, executive dysfunction, self regulation, or “Procrasitivity” the same way I do.
NT: “ANYONE would benefit from meds, to-do lists, an organized lifestyle, routines, schedules and accommodations.”
Fair - but just because they would ALSO help you doesn’t mean they DON’T help me significantly more. Using a ramp may make walking easier for you, but that doesn’t make it any less NECESSARY for someone who relies on one for transportation.
NT: “Meds aren’t necessary, there are natural ways you can boost dopamine and improve your focus.”
Would you tell someone with poor vision that prescription glasses aren’t necessary because they aren’t technically 100% blind?
NT: “You’re using ADHD as an excuse to justify your actions, or lack thereof.”
Not really - it’s simply just a matter of cause and effect. If you have a broken ankle, it’s going to hurt when you walk. Having a broken ankle isn’t an “excuse” as to why walking is painful… it’s literally. just. the. cause.
NT: “You’ve known for months that this deadline is approaching, yet you continue to put all of your energy towards cleaning and reorganizing your closet. Perhaps you should work on learning how to prioritize better.”
I’m not procrastinating because I’m lazy or irresponsible. I’m avoiding the unwanted negative feelings that come with said task. I still need to feel productive, so I hyper focus on low priority tasks that don’t require much brain power. I realize this and have implemented a system that has helped me improve on completing tasks I avoid.
NT: “If you KNOW you need to do X, Y, Z in order to be successful and accomplish tasks, then take some accountability and just get them done. Otherwise, that’s just being lazy.”
Knowing what I need to do is completely irrelevant. Having ADHD isn’t a KNOWLEDGE problem - it’s a PERFORMANCE problem.
I know it’s not always their intention to invalidate us. They don’t understand, and they are LUCKY they don’t. However, I think it’s important for the NT in our lives (spouse, parent, etc) to WANT to understand. The resources are endless - all we’re asking of you is an open mind and a little bit of compassion. I know these responses come across as dismissive and full of excuses. My intent is to simply provide the WHY. Remember to give yourself some grace. Sending love to you all ❤️ | 2021-11-20T03:54:00.000Z | qxx6cx | 3 | 9 | ADHD | When Invalidation Feels Like Isolation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxx6cx/when_invalidation_feels_like_isolation/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T03:51:11.000Z | qxx4mw | 24 | 476 | ADHD | I got a 100 on a test | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxx4mw/i_got_a_100_on_a_test/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T03:48:51.000Z | qxx382 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | has anybody else experienced excessive crying from adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxx382/has_anybody_else_experienced_excessive_crying/ |
smotherhood | [removed] | 2021-11-20T03:41:06.000Z | qxwyf4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD paralyzing Executive Disfunction + Kratom | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwyf4/adhd_paralyzing_executive_disfunction_kratom/ |
NoahIsaacc | A few months ago as I started failing courses and realized that my struggles were not normal. I ended up being diagnosed with ADHD-C by a psychiatrist and sent back to my doctor to deal with treatment.
I was told by my primary care doctor that I needed to do some blood tests, an ECG and a stress echocardiogram before starting medication. The blood test and ECG were done quickly after that but for the past 2 months, I've been waiting for the stress echocardiogram. I went to the appointment earlier today and I was told that they can't do the stress echo for children since they are not pediatric certified. I'm 17.
I'm incredibly frustrated that I wasn't told this sooner. I'm making this post generally to ask if anybody else was required to get a stress echocardiogram or if my doctor is just being overly cautious?
TL;DR: Waited 2 months to be declined treatment. Did you need to do a stress echocardiogram? | 2021-11-20T03:32:45.000Z | qxwt1f | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Frustrating experience trying to access medication. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwt1f/frustrating_experience_trying_to_access_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T03:25:39.000Z | qxwog0 | 7 | 4 | ADHD | Is feeling “virtualised” normal? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwog0/is_feeling_virtualised_normal/ |
live_on_purpose_ | First, let me start by saying that getting my diagnosis was an absolute game-changer. It’s so refreshing to be able to think, “we have to do laundry,” and then be able to, y’know, actually do it.
Another unexpected benefit was emotional clarity. I didn’t realize how my inability to order my thoughts was negatively impacting my ability to make sense of my experience and express my feelings.
And there were so many other benefits.
All of that to say, getting diagnosed and medicated have been immensely helpful.
But lately I’ve been worried that a stimulant has been too strong. It’s almost worked too well. Switching tasks has been difficult. I’ve felt over stimulated at times. Unable to eat.
So I asked my doc for something slightly less strong. She recommended Strattera and I’ll be making the switch.
I’m excited but also a little nervous. I’ve come to associate that stimulated feeling with the medication “working.”
I guess I’d like to know what the differences are between the two + what your experience was if you made this switch.
Just trying to get a sense of what to expect.
Appreciate y’all! This community is amazing. | 2021-11-20T03:16:45.000Z | qxwit9 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Switching from Adderall to Strattera | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwit9/switching_from_adderall_to_strattera/ |
I_drink_milkshakes | I was diagnosed by my therapist with primarily inattentive adhd about three months ago and its just now hitting me. Im not lazy. I don’t like living in a mess. I hate putting things off till the last minute but I always end up crying and procrastinating anyway. My family doesnt seem to think adhd is a legitimate thing, so I wasn’t diagnosed until I moved out at 23.
I don’t necessarily know what to do from here. I’m just so tired. I feel like I only get a few moments a day where I’m an active participant in my life. Ik life isn’t always easy but the thought of taking my trash out or putting clothes on for work should not bring me close to tears.
Is it really always going to be this hard to function? | 2021-11-20T03:12:50.000Z | qxwgcm | 10 | 8 | ADHD | Im so tired | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwgcm/im_so_tired/ |
[deleted] | i've been on adderall for exactly two months now but recently i feel that it sort of lost its effect. this actually happened around the same time i switched pharmacies and now have different generics. i take a combo of XR in the morning, and sometimes IR later in the day if i need it.
up until around the time i switched generics i swear i was so productive. my house was clean, i made a to do list every night for the next day. not only would i get things done but i would go out of my way to find things that need to be done and do them.
it seems like all did for the first month was get shit done and be excited about it and now i can hardly get myself to do the dishes. and i've tried taking more but i know that's not the answer. i just tried it.. and it doesn't work.
what could the problem be? i'm really confused. | 2021-11-20T03:09:41.000Z | qxwe93 | 9 | 3 | ADHD | i feel like my adderall has stopped working | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwe93/i_feel_like_my_adderall_has_stopped_working/ |
dietmountaindew55 | I've been on Concerta for a few years now, and all throughout high school, it was fine. I never noticed a massive change, but it helped a bit and I never needed to do much work to do well in my courses, so it was fine for the time being. I'm now in college and I am really struggling with balancing my school work with ADHD. This is mainly because Concerta doesn't last long enough for me. It is supposed to last up to 12 hours, but I find it lasts about 8-10 hours for me. When I take it at 7:00 AM (I need to take it this early for my classes), I cant seem to do any more school work after 3:00 pm. I am really struggling to keep up with my courses when my productivity rates completely drop mid-afternoon.
I guess my main question is just if there's any other medication out there that lasts longer? I can't seem to find anything online that lasts longer (I mean 12 hours is more than enough for most people).
I'm going to call my doctor to discuss, but it is SUCH a hassle to book appointments at my school (long wait times, on hold for hours etc). Just wondering if there's even a point in calling.
Thanks in advance for any replies | 2021-11-20T03:04:33.000Z | qxwavq | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Medication Issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxwavq/medication_issues/ |
hellonene3 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T03:01:19.000Z | qxw8qp | 9 | 18 | ADHD | Officially diagnosed today at age 29 | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxw8qp/officially_diagnosed_today_at_age_29/ |
Ares2890 | Hey everyone,
Help my god damn panic here please. I have been having some crashes in mood so my lithium went up a tad and my Adderall down a tad. I was taking amphetamine salts ER 20mg then a 10mg IR later in the day. I didn't want to admit to my doctor, but I finally told him that I felt like the switch to ER caused a fire web effect across my chest and heart. That and some other things that have happened, we toned it down a bit.
He prescribes me 22.5mg a day, amphetamine salts, IR so 7.5mg 1 po 3x a day. He prescribed the change on the 12th of this month and were at the 19th now, so Friday.
Without making this super complicated, I live in a part of western berkshire Massachusetts that has abysmal mental health services. I am also a social worker myself and pay and benefits were just as bad. So I found a job in NY which gives me NY insurance. I can use in Massachusetts but from working in the Capital Region for several years, I knew my options for treatment were better.
So why did I bring this up? Because I'm currently flagged by my insurance company for looking suspicious. Apparently having a NY provider send a control to Massachusetts to be picked up was a **big no-no**. I had to talk to a coordinator and explain to them my situation and they tell moving forward, controls have to be picked up in NY and anything else can be in MA. Cool. Got it.
So, back to today. It's about 11:15 am and I go my NY phamarcy agreed between me and the Psych. I get there and I am told they have no script on file, 10% aggression started, keep cool and go to the consult, info window. I'm told first was I aware that they were filling not amphetamine salts but dextroamphetamine-amphetamine. I was confused why they were telling me because am I getting a different med now? 25% aggression, trying not to make eye contact to further fuel my rage now. I'm told a truck is coming in, and when that comes in they'll be able to fill it. They don't know how long the truck will be but they'll call me.
I'm frustrated but there is a Starbucks near by and I have my work shit, so I get grinding away. I did a pretty damn good job honestly, despite the blackness, fog, and de-motivation, I rocked. At this point though, it's now 4:30pm. I'm getting antsy but trying to reassure myself its fine because I still have time. I was in the area that morning to see a client of mine for breakfast, actually showed me her place of employment. It was actually very nice and they thought I was the job coach, got a kick from that.
I go inside now looking for the script since it's been a while now. Before going in mind you, I checked my account on the pharmacy website. It changed from being out of stock to in process. I guess in hindsight that can mean a lot. Anyways, I go inside and the cashier asked my info and what not and tells me it's an hour wait. My antsy nature turned into silent aggression, I shoke my head out of frustration. She didn't like that because the downtown in her came out and that sparked asshole mode phase 1. After some heated exchange and someone came over who helped me earlier, it was a 15 minute wait. 40 minutes past 15 minutes, I'm shaking at this point. I'm praying to God my Klonopin is going to kick in. At this point I wanted to be the fuck out and just do my thing, save the day, go!
Well, they go tell me it never came in and that they have to order it. At that point the ADHD, bipolar, whatever you call it - I had a mini meltdown loaded into a 6 shooting revolver. I was so upset, I really went in. I felt disrespected and that my time meant nothing to them. I even asked why they didn't tell me in the morning that it was never ordered and just assumed it was a truck. At one point they acted like they never said anything about filling it, which, holy shit.. Have you ever felt so hot but you couldn't sweat? But you could feel steam coming off of you instead? Hands shaking, I'm yelling and the pharmacist apparently out of no where offers to fill a partial script. So they had it the entire time?! I just shut down and walked out of the pharmacy.
I have been going through suicidal thoughts, visions, and experiencing blackness. I have been panicking and been aggressive and full of attitude to my SO. I started to fall apart at work and I began to isolate. A turning point last night was my lady asking me to cuddle her in bed while we slept together. She hasn't felt close since I have been a wing nut of a human. This morning before she left work, I got some really nice kisses and hugs and I love you. I haven't heard say that in a second, holy shit. The pain of everything in my life, the guilt, shame, it started to fade and gave me drive.
Today was suppose to be seeing a client for breakfast, getting my controls, going home in MA to work, off to the medical dispensary, back home in time to see the lady, make dinner and keep building that spark back up. Instead, I was crying my car because I couldn't get this Adderall, all because it was a different name than what I normally received. It's now 5:15pm, SO is trying to help me feel better, I feel defeated and she asks me to come home. I felt like I had to go to Northampton to do the MJ stuff. She didn't make me, I just couldn't convince myself that going home was okay currently. I couldn't let this day just beat me and take all of my time away. It's 6pm now and I say fuck it and drive.
God bless her soul, she was trying to help but I was so spiky, fragile, she knew I was hurt. I treated her like an enemy at times and would argue with her. The car ride there and back should of been supportive, but I was argumentative. I was a bear, stuck in a dark loop and running on what I call invisible reserves. Because I was tired all right, but I just can't allow myself to calm down.
I get to talk to Psych, they write a new script and apologize for what happened. He is not understanding why they are not giving me salts when he specifically putting in for that. He changed it to a higher dose, so 15mg tablets and I'll break them in half to have 3 times a day.
It's 925pm when I get home and started writing this. My man wrote my new script for me to the pharmacy again so I can get something this weekend. Would you fucking believe it, it's God damn **dextroamphetamine-amphetamine**. What in the hell is going on?
I feel so shitty, tired, hungry, and want to smoke with the misses. I hate this person so much, the person with all the energy in the world but uses it to combat others.
Do I call the pharmacy and say anything? Is it even worth it? Should I call Psych back and tell them what I see? I can't call insurance to understand what's going on since it's the weekend now so I'd have to wait until Monday.
Sorry for the everywhere post, I don't mean to be scatterbrained.
**Just as a declaimer, I am not actively suicidal, just annoying thoughts. This happens to me when I crash and the pressure of life, shame and guilt, amongst other things end up breaking me. Psych knows how I feel, I'm looking to switch therapists since talking to someone is crucial for me, contacted EAP to get a referral to couples counseling, a wellness coach for ADHD, and for a financial advisor to help me understand finances and budgeting better. I am trying to get the supports in place while hanging in there. I know I'll be okay because I have to be. I've always been a survivor.** | 2021-11-20T02:52:58.000Z | qxw37l | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Am I being paranoid or is Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine not the same as Amphetamine Salts aka generic Adderall. | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxw37l/am_i_being_paranoid_or_is/ |
Gutmoth | Im positive that I have adhd, I have had countless symptoms all of my life and they have effected me so strongly that Its so difficult to function. I try so hard to be able to focus on *anything*, even video games for more than 15 minutes at a time without it feeling like my brains going to explode :(.
I’ve tried caffeine, no caffeine for extended periods of time, exercising every day, drinking loads of water, meditation, journaling, pomodoro method, timed breaks, and more often than not I still keep up with the good habits but nothings changed or improved its only gotten worse.
I have no idea what to even say to a psychiatrist because I have been accused of faking other illnesses or drug seeking. If I wanted adderall badly enough I have friends who would sell it to me, but I want to be diagnosed and have my own medication not get involved with illegal sources.
Does anyone have tips or advice on how to explain myself without coming off as a drug seeker, this life is miserable and no doctor seems to care 😭 it feels like im an imposter when I know somethings wrong and I just want help. | 2021-11-20T02:52:58.000Z | qxw37k | 4 | 3 | ADHD | How to get a diagnosis | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxw37k/how_to_get_a_diagnosis/ |
jraqn | TLDR; I have a few habits that I think might be ADHD related and want to hear someone elses thoughts before I get tested.
\* I read the rules and understand that I shouldn't ask for medical advice here, I just want to get some reassurance for some things before my appointment since google isnt being helpful (they arent the symptoms that show up when looking up ADHD)
I have an appointment to talk to a doctor about getting tested/diagnosed for ADHD scheduled, but as I get closer to the date I keep second-guessing myself, so I wanted to know if anyone who has diagnosed ADHD experiences these things. These are all various habits I've had for as long as I can remember and only just recently I've been thinking they could be ADHD-related (I never got tested as a child either).
*- Randomly chewing on things, picking at stuff, breaking or destroying objects*
This is a habit I do whenever I'm bored or when my hands aren't busy doing something else. I will pick at my skin, bite my nails, or grab a nearby object and start breaking it up or cutting it with an exacto knife. I also tend to randomly chew on things like the end of my apple pencil when I'm drawing.
*- Rewatching short clips over and over*
Whenever I watch a video or movie, and theres a moment thats funny or interesting or I just like the way it sounds, I tend to rewind and watch it over and over and over, like ten or more times, before moving on. I know that it gets annoying for other people so I try to only do it when I'm by myself, but I get an almost obsessive need to rewatch things.
*- Repeating something and then immediately forgetting to pay attention*
A similar habit to the one above, I will miss information when watching something or listening to someone, have it repeated, then immediately lose track of what I was doing and not pay attention again.
*- Speaking my thoughts aloud*
I do this one a lot. Its almost like Im explaining something to someone, basically coming up with an entire essay on a topic just by talking aloud with myself. When I was younger I would also come up with entire stories for things by doing this.
*- I have to be doing at least two different things to focus, or have absolutely zero distractions to focus.*
Its always one or the other, no inbetween.
*- Have periods of time where my entire focus is on one thing, pretty sure this is hyperfixation*
I'll have times when I cant think of anything but one topic, and focus all my energy towards it. Then later on Ill get repulsed just by the thought of doing that thing. Happens with music too, Ill play a song over and over until I get so sick of hearing it I wont want to listen to it again for months; Ive lost a lot of great songs because of this)
Again Im not looking for a diagnosis from anyone here, I find that out at my appointment. I just want someone else's thoughts on this besides my own since I'm starting to go a little bit insane second-guessing myself lol. | 2021-11-20T02:48:43.000Z | qxw0fx | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Looking for another persons thoughts some things I've experienced | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxw0fx/looking_for_another_persons_thoughts_some_things/ |
Radiant_Street_5448 | So my parents decided to get cleaners recently. I’m away at college and come home on the weekends. With that I also like to get rid of stuff or just do stimulating stuff. Well we all have out rooms that are wicked messy but only to the untrained eye. My mess was organized stuff everywhere but I knew where it was.
The cleaning people came during the week while I was in classes to do their initial clean. We’ve had cleaners in the past do this and my door remained closed during those ones. However apparently my parents thought it was a marvelous idea to keep my door open and have them clean it. I know now that I can’t find some of my things I had left for when I came back as a reminder. Wow is it difficult to find things though.
My dad when I told him this just told me to calm down and that they don’t throw things away. I don’t care about that I care about me not knowing what I was thinking about last time I was home. I couldn’t even find one of my passed away cats paw prints which is painful because they touched my things that didn’t even need to be touched. It was on a shelf that was organized even for my neurotypical family. | 2021-11-20T02:48:17.000Z | qxw060 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | My Clean Mess | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxw060/my_clean_mess/ |
AAJJ88O | Hi Everyone,
I'm a male in their mid 30's, and I was diagnosed with ADHD (P.I.) just under 6 months ago. I started medication - which has dramatically improved my life - around the same time, and was getting ready to improve my social life (I've been quite isolated for the last 15 years so I was both really ready and excited about this). And then another Lock-down came into effect. I don't have many friends and basically none online, so during the extent of this lock-down I reverted to my old hard-to-talk and hard-to-talk-to mindset that I had before I started the medication. The lock-down has since been lifted but all of the drive I had for getting a social life, as well as the positive thinking and ability to just get out there, has vanished. I know this would be common for a lot of people around the world at the moment but I just had to say something. I'm utterly, and bitterly, disappointed with myself. | 2021-11-20T02:47:44.000Z | qxvztz | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I've lost my social game. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvztz/ive_lost_my_social_game/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T02:43:57.000Z | qxvxft | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I feel like a loser! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvxft/i_feel_like_a_loser/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T02:43:55.000Z | qxvxf2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there anyone else who experiences habits like these? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvxf2/is_there_anyone_else_who_experiences_habits_like/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-20T02:39:04.000Z | qxvu9n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else experience things like this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvu9n/anyone_else_experience_things_like_this/ |
crazylama69 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T02:36:52.000Z | qxvsv4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Going out for a walk | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvsv4/going_out_for_a_walk/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T02:32:27.000Z | qxvpys | 8 | 2 | ADHD | If you could go back and talk to teenage you. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvpys/if_you_could_go_back_and_talk_to_teenage_you/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T02:31:47.000Z | qxvpju | 20 | 5 | ADHD | What is a relationship like with an ADHD parter after hyperfocus wears off? | 0.78 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvpju/what_is_a_relationship_like_with_an_adhd_parter/ |
GBDubstep | Like when people are talking about common things like cooking, mowing the lawn, decorating the house, fantasy football, or drinking whiskey. I always feel like I can’t relate therefore I have trouble carrying a conversation.
I have hobbies I like to talk about but they always seem to not match up with everyone else’s. It makes me feel abnormal. Like, I can talk your ear off about motorcycles or drawing but can’t keep up with anything regarding other sports like football or basketball. I wish I liked those more mundane things so I can fit it better…
But I just can’t bring myself to like them. My house is a mess and I hate cooking. I also seem to react strongly to alcohol that is stronger than a beer so I have a terrible whiskey face and I also hate the taste….. Besides, those hobbies just seem so boring.
Can any of you guys relate? | 2021-11-20T02:16:34.000Z | qxvfgi | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Do you guys feel like you can’t relate when other people talk about mundane things? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvfgi/do_you_guys_feel_like_you_cant_relate_when_other/ |
paracelsus_16 | Hello all,
It's really been bothering me a lot lately so realize how ADHD makes me feel like I'm stuck in some child like state in many ways. On a basic level I feel like I can't really "adult" and take care of myself in so many basic ways like keeping my home clean, showering, brushing my teeth, eating properly, doing laundry(and putting it away) and a host of other things. It's a very bizarre feeling but it often feels like I didn't really grow up in the way that other people have.
I often feel so unable to function sometimes that it doesn't seem farfetched to think that I might need someone to take care of me in the not so distant future despite only being north of 30 years old almost like I'm becoming senile or something. It's a really bad place to be. | 2021-11-20T02:13:45.000Z | qxvdlb | 7 | 15 | ADHD | ADHD makes me feel like a child | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvdlb/adhd_makes_me_feel_like_a_child/ |
burgundybreakfast | Hi everyone!
Ive been diagnosed with ADHD for around a year now and have been on 15mg XR Adderall since then. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist next month and I want to to discuss a dosage increase because my medication isn’t as effective as it once was.
My conversations with my psych are usually brief so I don’t know him well and I’m kind of a noob at this - is it appropriate to bring that up? Thank you! | 2021-11-20T02:12:18.000Z | qxvcn9 | 9 | 1 | ADHD | How to ask psychiatrist for adderall dosage increase | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxvcn9/how_to_ask_psychiatrist_for_adderall_dosage/ |
justmebeingamess | Edit: did there used to be a rant flare or am i confusing it for another sub?
In like May/April I had my first appointment with a Psychiatrist and she diagnosed me with ADHD which was great and prescribed me medication which was also great! However she titrated me too fast and I had no idea what I was doing, so I asked her for a lower dose but the side affects were still not enough to justify staying with it… It was summer and I was really really busy and forgot to make my appt ahead of time, waited until i was really really struggling to try to schedule another appt only to find out her next availability is a month away
the receptionist is super nice and puts me on the calendar of another psychiatrist at the clinic who has an opening much sooner… I sign in to the telehealth appt and she’s not there… I call the office and they say my appt was rescheduled which was frustrating but whatever I put the new appt on my calendar. I show up again, again no Dr. I call the front desk and they say I have no appt….
Cue internet search trying to find a new psychiatrist… not a lot are taking new patients (probably because of covid mental health crisis). I finally find one and they say they’re in-network with my insurance, except when I talked to them about pricing they gave the out of network cost…?
I call my insurance (the person I talked to was so helpful!) and my insurance sends a list of psychiatrists they’ve called before me to make sure they accept new patients … find one that has good reviews and is also a black woman which is a plus! Again it felt kinda speedy but she wrote a prescription except she never sent it???? So I called the office and they aren’t helpful at all
I’ve been through so many referral lists - who are either not accepting new patients, don’t take my insurance, or not even a psychiatrist!
Why is scheduling this stuff so stressful and draining? I don’t enjoy phone calls and I absolutely hate emails, and I’m a master at procrastinating things that I know will help out in the long run. Sometimes it feels like the whole system is made to discourage us even though i know it’s not intentional | 2021-11-20T02:06:07.000Z | qxv8iw | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Why is it so hard to find a psychiatrist? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv8iw/why_is_it_so_hard_to_find_a_psychiatrist/ |
kisskissbrainbrain | Hi all,
I'm ~40 year old who just recently tested for ADHD and a few other considerations. I consider myself pretty smart and well rounded but I walked out the testing center feeling confused, slackjawed, and like I just took a test in some language I didn't understand. I didn't want to give myself any preconceived notions so I didn't do much reading up on the testing. The last time I saw logic puzzles was when I took LSAT and I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown then.
Anyways, I was supposed to have my consult on Monday but the doctor no showed. I asked for a copy of my test results so I could review them prior to meeting next week and the responses I received started with "They will be available in the portal today..." at the beginning of the week to "The neuropsych did his part of his review and has advised that he would like to go back and review parts in greater detail and expound upon his response."
My question is, has that kind of response been provided to anyone else on here before, where a neuropsych suddenly decides he needs to review your results in greater detail? That got my mind running that there is a whole host of things wrong with me.
Now I also have it in my head that the phone calls were part of a test to see how well I could remember their responses from the day before. | 2021-11-20T02:05:11.000Z | qxv7y7 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Neuropsych need additional time to review due to test results... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv7y7/neuropsych_need_additional_time_to_review_due_to/ |
FaithInStrangers94 | It’s been happening a bit lately; I’ll feel somewhat detached and in a lowered mood when I’m at a party or social event - then my mood will mostly pick up again when I head home or hang out with a close friend or two.
I’m not sure why exactly this is; maybe I expend too much energy trying to be socially appropriate and fit into the circular hole whilst being a square block, maybe it’s the sensory overload that eventually gets to me, maybe it’s my introverted tendencies. It doesn’t always happen but it happens enough to be noted.
As far as I know I don’t have social anxiety or ASD, it’s strange.
Anyone know what I mean ? | 2021-11-20T02:04:41.000Z | qxv7le | 5 | 11 | ADHD | Feeling oddly disconnected and flat at social events | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv7le/feeling_oddly_disconnected_and_flat_at_social/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T02:03:34.000Z | qxv6t7 | 9 | 7 | ADHD | How do you respond to people saying “Oh I get that too. Maybe I have ADHD”? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv6t7/how_do_you_respond_to_people_saying_oh_i_get_that/ |
mondoid | [removed] | 2021-11-20T02:03:29.000Z | qxv6re | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Careers? I want to get into web development. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv6re/careers_i_want_to_get_into_web_development/ |
Human_Scientist5820 | Hi so I am a 22 year old male and I want to go to the doctors to get evaluated for ADHD. I've done some online research about symptoms and seems like I am the inattentive type. The only thing holding me back is what if I'm wrong? What if I am just lazy and incompetent? What if they think I am just trying to get drugs? Has anyone else felt this before getting evaluated? | 2021-11-20T02:03:03.000Z | qxv6ge | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Getting evaluated for ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv6ge/getting_evaluated_for_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T02:02:36.000Z | qxv668 | 6 | 9 | ADHD | Do you ever get hurt and not realize til later? | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv668/do_you_ever_get_hurt_and_not_realize_til_later/ |
yungalohaa | I’m terrible when it comes to planning and remembering important dates like birthdays or certain holidays. I’m so focused on getting through the day-to-day or weekly tasks that I tend to lose sight of anything I might need to plan ahead for until it’s so last minute I’m scrambling.
This is especially bad for things like trips or vacations. I’ve had to actually cancel a few trips in the past (like vegas or music festivals) because I assumed I had way more time than I did to plan accordingly and got so overwhelmed later that I backed out. I have a trip coming up over the winter holidays and thankfully it’s with family so they’re already reminding me weekly about it coming up.
I’ve tried doing the whole daily planner thing and it lasts about week until I forget about it. Same thing with keeping stuff in my phone. I think i’m gonna start keeping a post it note on my bathroom mirror that says “WRITE IN/CHECK CALENDAR” Does anyone else have any tips? | 2021-11-20T01:57:20.000Z | qxv2nm | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do you handle scheduling or planning for future events? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv2nm/how_do_you_handle_scheduling_or_planning_for/ |
WhatevsMcGee | It’s not actually the theory that’s dumb—it’s the name. Spoons have nothing to do with energy levels. Why invent a nonsensical analogy when you could use something that already exists and is actually related to energy levels, like, I dunno, a battery? If you start your day with a battery that’s not fully charged, you don’t have as much energy to get things done. There, I fixed spoon theory. You’re welcome.
Now, convince me I’m wrong. | 2021-11-20T01:54:01.000Z | qxv0m7 | 119 | 116 | ADHD | Unpopular opinion: spoon theory is dumb. | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxv0m7/unpopular_opinion_spoon_theory_is_dumb/ |
Kpopkinz | [removed] | 2021-11-20T01:49:18.000Z | qxuxpq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone often stim? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuxpq/does_anyone_often_stim/ |
afsdgsghdehrersad | Hey all, recently diagnosed with ADHD-Pi here, Was perscribed vyvanse 20mg to start with, Felt great the first day but day 2/3 it almost feels as though I'm not even taking them. Anyone else had a similar experience?
We're currently in the trial phase, I'm perscribed 20mg for 5 days, 40mg for 5 days and 60mg for 5 days, So i'll try increasing my dosage as perscribed in 2 days. I'm a rather large person (125KG / 6'4) So i'm not really surprised 20mg isn't very effective | 2021-11-20T01:47:20.000Z | qxuwgd | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse was great day 1, day 2/3 It's not doing much? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuwgd/vyvanse_was_great_day_1_day_23_its_not_doing_much/ |
cosmocloudz | I'm making a big move within the next few months and whenever I think about it I feel sick to my stomach. Sometimes the thought of being alone miles away enters my mind and I'll fall over in a state of pre-grief.
Some context: I have a lot of anxiety about leaving home in general (leaving my family, pets, familiar space) to the point where even going on quick errand is a struggle sometimes. This isn't my "typical" behavior — but the pandemic situation made my anxiety peak. I was living in a large city and so depressed I couldn't function. I moved back home with my parents and siblings and finally felt a little bit more at peace. However, I recognized that this way of life was becoming unsustainable as I am too dependent on my family now, which is one of the main things driving my move. I also feel like my hometown is where I want to "settle down," so I'd like to take this time to travel around and explore before I do that.
But now as my move is getting closer, all I can think about is how much I'm going to miss home. I don't have a support system where I'm going. It'll be too far to take casual trips home. My parents and family are getting older now, and I don't want to regret spending time away from them. Those kind of thoughts keep entering my head, you know. Like I look at my senior dog and start crying because I won't be able to spend time with him.
I have good reasons to move, and I don't want to pull out now that it's coming up. I have a bad habit of being flaky with big decisions and I'm trying to work past that. Plus, I know this move will be really good for me mentally as it will push me to grow and work past this anxiety. But does anyone have any advice on getting through this horrible scared feeling that everything will go wrong as soon as things change? | 2021-11-20T01:46:35.000Z | qxuw08 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Why is change so scary? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuw08/why_is_change_so_scary/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T01:45:35.000Z | qxuvct | 2 | 0 | ADHD | I just experienced my first day on Addarell and am trying to understand how it's effecting me | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuvct/i_just_experienced_my_first_day_on_addarell_and/ |
Abrahemp | I went to Foresight months ago because my therapist helped diagnose me with ADHD but wasn't able to prescribe. I told them that I wasn't able to function at work because of it and wanted to pursue treatment including medication. The NP said I couldn't get stimulants because I didn't have a formal diagnosis, but that Foresight would not allow me to sign up for testing because I reported high anxiety. She told me that I needed to start reporting lower anxiety numbers on their assessment forms, so I did.
At the same time, I'm told that I have to get PTSD treatment first before they can help me with any ADHD stuff I came there for. In the course of that treatment they realize my PTSD is much worse than they thought, and we switched to just practicing self-care/soothing techniques that I would need. The week that we started PTSD treatment my work symptoms got significantly worse and I was unable to function (I have a stressful/technical/intellectual job). There are other things causing issues that I don't need to cover here, suffice to say I was overwhelmed. Realizing that I couldn't work and that my therapy was going to take an unknowable amount of time, I asked them to help me with short term disability paperwork while I did the intensive therapy that they told me I needed first.
The NP refused to help me with STD papers. They said Foresight has specific guidelines and that I could not determine that I needed disability. I asked for another NP because I didn't think the first believed me. The second also refused, and actually called me a liar within the first 5 minutes of our first session (!).
I'm exhausted and disheartened. This has been worse than doing nothing. Please friends, beware:
Foresight Mental health is bad for people with ADHD, please be careful and avoid them! | 2021-11-20T01:40:00.000Z | qxursr | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Do not use Foresight Mental Health | 0.78 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxursr/do_not_use_foresight_mental_health/ |
BroccoliWorth50 | Hello all,
I hope this is allowed on the sub, if not my apologies!
I wanted to ask for advice if possible on how to go about dating someone with ADHD in the initial stages.
I've gone on a date with a fantastic guy who shared his ADHD diagnosis. It went great i think and I am really excited about him, kinda crushing hard.
Just for more context, he seems to be very hyperfocused, attend therapy and was not shy sharing his diagnosis.
Immediately at the end of the date he said he'd love to see me again. A day after I sent him my phone number to the dating app where we matched and asked if he'd like to communicate somewhere else, to which he replied "absolutely! " which got me even more excited. We exchanged some texts and that was it.
This was some days ago and there seems to be no more initiation on his part. I do not want to come off as pushy so I haven't initiated again. I wonder if he had a change of heart because he seemed so enthusiastic.
Could the silence be sudden disinterest or something else? Any tips on how I could approach communication at the beginning? I dont feel stressed about it, I just want to learn and be mindful in case it does go somewhere. Any advice would be appreciated :)
Thanks in advance! | 2021-11-20T01:35:06.000Z | qxuola | 48 | 62 | ADHD | Dating someone with ADHD | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuola/dating_someone_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T01:27:58.000Z | qxuk0c | 2 | 1 | ADHD | (question/vent?) hyperfixation talk | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuk0c/questionvent_hyperfixation_talk/ |
Stupidface13 | My position was recently eliminated because my former employer isn't recovering well from the pandemic. I have about two more weeks left of severance. I managed to apply for unemployment, update my resume, and update my LinkedIn, but I'm unable to apply for jobs. Every time I start a job application, I panic. I'm paralyzed with fear, anxiety, and executive dysfunction. I'm so scared. I don't have a partner to fall back on; it's just me. I feel so alone and helpless. If you have any tips on how to work through this, I'd greatly appreciate them. | 2021-11-20T01:26:06.000Z | qxuiuz | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I lost my job, and I'm paralyzed with fear. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuiuz/i_lost_my_job_and_im_paralyzed_with_fear/ |
Anonoymous_friend | [removed] | 2021-11-20T01:22:54.000Z | qxugzb | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Application Feature Recommendations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxugzb/adhd_application_feature_recommendations/ |
Techlasher | Hi, I’m a student and I’m currently working on integrating our biological understanding of ADHD with our psychological understanding.
I could use people’s help.
We have a lot of data in adults that’s never looked at cus adhd research is focused on as kids, but because of this we lack seeing how adhd develops naturally.
I was wondering if people in this subreddit could help by adding their lived experience.
I’ll have plenty of questions over time but my first question is;
Do people experience time blindness as adults fully, or do you find that you can experience maybe like 2-3 hours into the future? During this time that you can perceive, stuff *feels* real even if it didn’t before it was 2-3 hours away.
Secondly, if you’re on medication and are comfortable sharing the information;
What medication are you on, and does this amount of time you can perceive as *feeling real*change whilst medicated?
Anyone who can help me out here would be brilliantly helpful. It’s working towards a full understanding of ADHD on a biological level which would let us try to eliminate undesired effects from medication (side effects like nausea and low appetite). It would also let us figure out how to cultivate the strengths of ADHD while mitigating the things that cause issues in todays daily life.
Thanks everyone ! | 2021-11-20T01:22:19.000Z | qxugnw | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Research help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxugnw/research_help/ |
Anonoymous_friend | [removed] | 2021-11-20T01:14:48.000Z | qxubq4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Application Feature Suggestions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxubq4/adhd_application_feature_suggestions/ |
Iamapointlessthing | [removed] | 2021-11-20T01:12:34.000Z | qxuabj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Never get fully immersed in hobbies because I can't focus on anything long enough, does anybody relate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxuabj/never_get_fully_immersed_in_hobbies_because_i/ |
Sorry_I_have_ADHD | 1. Lack of motivation.
2. Feeling like you know exactly how someone feels about a situation.
3. Obsessing over certain people. For me it's about being their friend. I've also notice me obsessing over tv shows and the people in them for a while.
4. Feeling like your life is like a movie.
5. Hate going to the store alone. I feel so awkward.
6. I can be so shy and quiet sometimes but other times I'm so honest to people (mostly work people or bosses) about how I feel about something.
7. I come to life at night. I can even get a little to outgoing and weird lol
8. Does anybody else overthink how people feel about them? One second I'm like "yep, they like me" and the next I'm like "dang, they must hate me so much, what did I do wrong, how can I fix this?"
9. Laundry is the devil.
10. Feeling a little depressed doing fun things because they always seem to be a blur in the moment and you feel like you aren't actually living it up or you won't remember some things.
11. I'm sure there are others I forgot. | 2021-11-20T01:12:21.000Z | qxua7x | 24 | 21 | ADHD | Which of these are normal for ADHD? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxua7x/which_of_these_are_normal_for_adhd/ |
strufacats | [removed] | 2021-11-20T01:10:38.000Z | qxu95y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody use peptides to treat their adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxu95y/does_anybody_use_peptides_to_treat_their_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T01:03:42.000Z | qxu4m8 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Managing appetite loss with ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxu4m8/managing_appetite_loss_with_adhd_meds/ |
IAmBrandish | [removed] | 2021-11-20T00:59:56.000Z | qxu1vy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Might be switching medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxu1vy/might_be_switching_medication/ |
anonymausmoosemousse | I’m in my early 40s and unofficially diagnosed with ADHD by therapist. Have a psychiatrist appt next week.
I guess I do stuff that unintentionally hurts my kids especially my youngest in his teens.
For example, this evening he was talking to me and I got distracted by a random important thought that popped up in my head that I felt like needed to get taken care of right away before I forgot.
But I walked away distracted in the middle of him talking to me and he’s been upset for awhile now. His mental health is not in a good place right now and he feels ignored a lot because of things I do like that. I’ve tried to explain now that I know what’s going on but I guess he’s just tired of my behavior.
Does anyone deal with this when it comes to their kids or family members? How can I be more mindful of my children. I hate myself so much and doing stuff that hurts my kids makes me feel like ending myself. | 2021-11-20T00:48:15.000Z | qxtuc6 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | How to stop unintentionally hurting my kids | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtuc6/how_to_stop_unintentionally_hurting_my_kids/ |
WeddyW | I dont even know if this is somehow connected to having ADHD, but I thought you guys might understand.
I've recently come to find out that nostalgia actually is supposed to make you feel happy. It's always made me depressed - whenever I think of old cartoons I've watched, toys, movies and places from when I was a kid or even songs, lullabies etc. these things make me very sad, sometimes to the point I just cry. I've heard people say how they think of all these things I listed and they say it cheers them up but I really can't understand how and why. I mean, this is a time, and supposedly happier time, that you're never going to get back and experience again, why would this make me happy?
This is more like a rant and hoping to find some kind of explanation than anything else. So thanks for reading. | 2021-11-20T00:41:06.000Z | qxtpqx | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Nostalgia is almost never a happy feeling for ms | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtpqx/nostalgia_is_almost_never_a_happy_feeling_for_ms/ |
throwwey234 | As a kid whenever I was at a sleep-over I always felt weird getting out of bed (whether that was their couch or a sleeping bag) earlier than everyone else so I would just lie there fidgeting and rolling around. I would always be thinking how is everyone else able to just sleep for as long as they want and why do they want to sleep for so long?! Did anyone else have this experience? I still have the same issue really. Most people on here talk about not being able to go to sleep but I feel like the reason I have so much trouble staying up late when I want to is that it's usually impossible for me to stay in bed or sleep more past 6am. Even if I do stay in bed I'm just rolling around feeling super agitated.
It doesn't stop me sleeping through my alarms when I need to be at work at 6am but this is the flip side that I feel causes the issues in the first place. | 2021-11-20T00:36:54.000Z | qxtmzi | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How do you get back to sleep in the mornings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtmzi/how_do_you_get_back_to_sleep_in_the_mornings/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T00:32:32.000Z | qxtk3p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and long term travel | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtk3p/adhd_and_long_term_travel/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T00:29:38.000Z | qxti2o | 6 | 7 | ADHD | ADHD and Cravings | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxti2o/adhd_and_cravings/ |
No-Poem166 | Hello!
Does anyone know a solution for preventing auditory overstimulation? I’m specifically asking for discreet options since I am planning to use them at work/while with others to “dim” the sounds. This includes other worker’s voices while talking to me and I don’t want the earplugs to throw them off.
I find myself often getting very worked-up and overstimulated otherwise since the people I’m closest to are often very loud speakers and it makes my brain go wild (negatively). I work as an EA so I am constantly meeting people (alongside a very loud boss) but I found myself to be very sensitive to their voice-levels.
Thank you!! | 2021-11-20T00:27:31.000Z | qxtgpf | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Discreet earplugs for overstimulation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtgpf/discreet_earplugs_for_overstimulation/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-20T00:23:10.000Z | qxtdqv | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Why is it that social media can add so much anxiety out of nowhere? Is it jealousy? RSD? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxtdqv/why_is_it_that_social_media_can_add_so_much/ |
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yellowsunbun | I feel like everybody my age (early 20s) has everything figured out and can function like real adults, but I barely can and it makes me feel behind in life or like I’m stupid. I moved out and I forget to do the simplest things like eat breakfast, take meds I need and other stuff. I forget where I’ve put my keys even though I just put them down. I’m told I need to start being “a responsible adult”. I just need some emotional support, to know it’s ok to not have everything figured out or to mess things up. | 2021-11-20T00:17:50.000Z | qxta6x | 85 | 127 | ADHD | I feel like I’m behind in life and it’s slowly chipping away at me. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxta6x/i_feel_like_im_behind_in_life_and_its_slowly/ |
Nugrun32 | Hey everyone! After a long journey of trying to find anyone to talk to/ evaluate me for adhd, and an even longer wait to get in to see them, I'm currently in the middle of my evaluation.
I had the interview portion about 2 weeks ago, and just went through most of what I'm guessing is the neuropsych testing portion yesterday with a different person. Things like having me repeat numbers and letters, math problems, reading analysis, etc. I also have another appointment in person to do some test on the computer next week.
My concern is I'm worried I might have screwed up my results. I finished the tests yesterday and realized I was more focused/responsive than I had been to any situation in months. I really felt locked in and like I was performing well and answers were just coming to me, which they normally wouldn't.
Having been anticipating this all week and having the pressure of someone else sitting there watching/timing me made me extremely focused and rarely felt distracted. Without thinking, I also chugged a HUGE thing of coffee right before/during the testing, which is the one thing that helps improve my focus, and I consumed much more and it much quicker than I normally do. Probably not the best thing to do before testing my ability to focus and process things.
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Maybe I'm worrying for no reason, I just felt much different than baseline yesterday and like my performance wasn't representative at all of my daily life or my normal processing skills and it will screw up my results. Should I mention this to them? Is there anything to be done at this point? | 2021-11-20T00:16:09.000Z | qxt913 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Assessment yesterday, worried I screwed up results. | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxt913/assessment_yesterday_worried_i_screwed_up_results/ |
throwwey234 | [removed] | 2021-11-20T00:09:16.000Z | qxt44h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else have trouble sleeping in on days when it's okay to do so? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxt44h/anyone_else_have_trouble_sleeping_in_on_days_when/ |
Baptothetop | Being on Adderall has been a game-changer for me and I honestly don't know what I would do without it... which is why it gives me so much anxiety every time I need a refill. Remembering and following through on all the steps it takes to accomplish this is a challenge as an ADHD-er in and of itself but the thing that makes it agonizing for me is how HARD it is to actually get the prescription filled at all. I don't know if this is just me or is this a universal problem but I'm not exaggerating when I say that EVERY SINGLE TIME there is some issue that delays my access to my meds for days if not *weeks.* It might be prior authorization issues, being told the prescription is on hold despite it being over a month since my last refill, the prescription getting sent to the wrong pharmacy **again** and having to wait for my provider to transfer it since it's a controlled substance, the pharmacy being out of Adderall for the next **18 days,** the list goes on. It's endlessly frustrating and every single time I'm left rationing the rest of my supply in an attempt to make it through the days and weeks I'm left waiting without flunking out of school. Is this just me? Is this all par for the course if you rely on a controlled substance? Do I just have a shitty provider/pharmacy / terrible luck? | 2021-11-20T00:04:29.000Z | qxt0oq | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Medication Frustration Rant | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxt0oq/medication_frustration_rant/ |
Rumby_Tumby | I was just wondering if anybody else here has had problems with adhd making their anxiety way worse like i have?
My doctor prescribed me Ritalin and Dexamphetamine to try but both have caused my anxiety problems the go through the roof and it feels really awful to take them at all.
I don't see my doctor for another 2 weeks and im not sure what I can do.
Any tips on what I should do in the meantime or what I should ask my doctor for?
Thanks ❤ | 2021-11-20T00:00:51.000Z | qxsy5j | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Problems with medication causing anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsy5j/problems_with_medication_causing_anxiety/ |
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HavokSystem | Extremely curious to know if others here feel painfully bored most days, and if so, helpful things to get back in touch with my sense of joy. I also experience anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure) due to being schizophrenic. Very curious to see if anyone has any input on this, it's what bothers me most days.
nothing catches and holds my attention when it's like this. i constantly flip through youtube videos, only watching a few minutes of each video before getting bored already.
it's hard to cope with, because i can't entertain myself to distract. lol. | 2021-11-19T23:52:49.000Z | qxssly | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Chronic boredom? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxssly/chronic_boredom/ |
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coconutspeech | Hey friends! So I have a lot of Italian heritage. I used to learn some Italian with my Nonna, but we don’t talk anymore because she’s awful, and so is the rest of my extended Italian family. But I still want to learn! It’s still a part of me, and my mother.
However, I’m worried I’ll only really be able to speak Italian, and not really understand it smoothly. Like have a smooth conversation. I’m worried that when someone talks to me I’ll have to pause and do mental gymnastics to translate.
Has anyone had this issue? How did you go with learning another language? | 2021-11-19T23:49:59.000Z | qxsqto | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Learning another language with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsqto/learning_another_language_with_adhd/ |
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silenci0oldman | I’m a line cook. A really forgetful line cook. I’m slow and I get overwhelmed easily and I feel like I’m very easily replaceable.
I started a new job at the Cheesecake Factory last week as a broiler chef. I knew it would be difficult but nothing I couldn’t handle. I never tell people I have adhd because it’s no one’s business. The guy that’s been training me for the past week or so has been really impatient and kind of an asshole towards me. I am not a quick learner, but I know my way around a kitchen. I can cook steaks like nobody’s business. But I quit today because everyday I’ve been there I just feel so incapable. This job has me questioning my entire 10 years of experience of cooking professionally. I feel like that episode of Spongebob where he forgets the pickles on the krabby patty. I feel like I failed because I gave up. I feel like I always give up when something gets difficult or I’m not immediately good at something.
Idk if this is appropriate for this sub, but I just needed to get this off my chest. My heart is broken because I threw this opportunity away because some guy was being mean to me.
I don’t know what my next move will be. I just hope I’m successful for once.
Edit:
I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. Luckily I still have a part time job at a much easier to handle restaurant that agreed to give me more hours. I’m still sad and disappointed, but I have a vacation coming up that I’ve been planning the whole year, so I have that to look forward to and take my mind off of this whole mess.
Thanks again guys. ❤️🩹 | 2021-11-19T23:39:30.000Z | qxsjvr | 18 | 81 | ADHD | I feel like a failure. | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsjvr/i_feel_like_a_failure/ |
Georgian283 | Hey, I'm new here bc I was recently diagnosed (20 M) I've been taking Strattera for a month and while it boosted my mood and helped me think calmer, I did notice my HR was faster but I felt it was nothing to worry about. However, I was still having a hard time concentrating so my doctor kept me on Strattera but added 10mg of Adderall on my last visit. I've noticed my workouts are now limited by shortness of breath and an urge to throw up after basic exercises that I had no problem with before. I bought an apple watch today for the HR monitor (I've been contemplating getting it for a while now but what seemed to be a fast HR pressured me to get it faster) and it was saying my HR was 110 while just resting. Is this normal for starting Adderall or should I quit now?Should I stop Strattera and see if Adderall still causes problems? I've only been on Adderall for 3 days. Thanks. | 2021-11-19T23:34:27.000Z | qxsgpl | 14 | 1 | ADHD | Strattera and Adderall combined | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsgpl/strattera_and_adderall_combined/ |
zeekeexo | It took me ten years to graduate with a BA I would get amazing grades if I took 1/2 classes would W if it was full-time. I tried telling my primary I have ADHD since I was in middle school she told my mother all kids have ADHD and do breathing exercises. I was constantly put down "oh you want to just take drugs to do good in school" It wasnt about school it was my life. The anxiety, the stress, constant mind running, no peace. I struggled and finally at 27 telemedicine and I could finally take a stand and help myself. ( I live with my south asian parents mental health is non existing). Finally I feel happiness in ways I cant explain. Im calm my brain finally is at peace. I dont know how to explain. I went into severe depression and after starting my medication everything is finally going back to normal. I cry everyday thinking how I wasted my life and felt so freaking dumb because I could never finish school I felt stupid. Now taking just prerequisite classes for PA school admission and alll A's can actually connect the information it sinks in. I know I wont my 20's back but 27 and up is going to be better. Whoever is struggling you will make it. I wish I had a backbone and listened to my body vs everyone around me if your in my position go for it!!!!!!!
Im just going to add the journey finding a provider was terrible
I have medicaid most psych specialist wouldnt take medicaid and the ones that would were overbooked or not taking new clients. It took a whole freaking PANDEMIC for insurances to add more providers and providers to be more flexible to allow more patients. When I tell you I was suicidal and severely depressed calling provider after provider getting a no. I wanted to live and find a doctor discreetly I struggled in my own household silently. Yes I called my insurance as well they kept saying "this is all we have the list and thats all" all the help I got. Randomly one day I got a letter in the mail cdphp " we now offer telemedicine a nurse always on the line to help" a part of me was exhausted knew it get me no where but I still pushed and that got me to valerahealth and finally the help I need. The severe depression/anxiety/adhd I had to suffer with after asking for help due to the broken system was just traumatic. If you are also in a situation you cant find provider call your insurance ask for the nurse specialist or ask for psych telemedicine or Valera health. Just dont give up. Im so glad I fought for myself because I was worth living even if society failed me my parents failed me and my doctors failed me. I know how hard it is to even move when your depressed but keep fighting. | 2021-11-19T23:34:27.000Z | qxsgpe | 5 | 9 | ADHD | So thankful for finally seeing the light | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsgpe/so_thankful_for_finally_seeing_the_light/ |
neverthemood |
After 1000 burnouts and one open discussion, my asd + adhd man said he feels ok on his part but if that s not ok for me, he can change things if possible but he already (in his opinion) offers me the most time and attention and he doesnt offer it to anyone else
We talk like.. maximum 5-15 minutes/ day, basic stuff and he always delays his answer, never answers calls and when we get into deep subjects he runs away for undefinite amount of time
I kept explaining him how it makes me feel. But he ends up always doing it. I feel unappreciated and i really love him
Please recommend me some links where he can read about these interactions. He said he is open to learn but he said it before when i tried to explain myself. Maybe i suck at explaining. So please, recommend me some links and websites that cna help an adhd man to understand how to relationate closer with a friend/girl/gf/etc
How or when it is ok to express some feelings and so on.
Maybe a link will help him more. I want to help him because he asked me to now. Thank you | 2021-11-19T23:29:38.000Z | qxsdg7 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | How to make him understand? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsdg7/how_to_make_him_understand/ |
karricacid | [removed] | 2021-11-19T23:27:42.000Z | qxsc5o | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Accidentally took two doses of Wellbutrin XL 150 mg plus my daily Adderall 20mg. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxsc5o/accidentally_took_two_doses_of_wellbutrin_xl_150/ |
Even-Ad4862 | A levels soon and I'm shitting myself, came to the conclusion with family that these "minor issues" with my concentration and focus were serious and that my behaviour wasn't in fact just me taking the piss. Which I knew but I'd always assume I'd grow out of it when I was doing shit I wanted to do. Now I'm doing shit I want to do and I can't do. My brains constantly in 4 thousand places at once and the doctors take the piss cause it takes so long and there's like no way I'll get much help between now and my exams even tho they think I have ADHD. I made a bed last week from wood I bought at B&Q while I had 2 essays and coursework. It sounds so fucking stupid when I type it and think about it but I'll do it again, just keep falling into these same traps and I can't remember anything and it's exhausting just sitting at a computer for hours on end just not being mentally able to actually motivate myself to do anything and I just get bored and then panic and do loads in like 10 minutes, 15 minutes before it's due and I constantly need deadlines and to catch up cause I miss stuff in lessons cause I blank and zone out and get distracted. Teachers aren't a help despite what I tell them. Yeah "concentrate" and "sit on your own", isolating me cause I'm clearly struggling and then saying half assed words of encouragement while telling me to focus and concentrate? Swear people are just clueless but what can I do about it. Just a mess and it's stressful and everyone's telling me the same shit and making me wait and I'm just in the dark about my own brain. Just wanted to vent, I'll not read this back. Cheers for reading if you did x | 2021-11-19T23:20:36.000Z | qxs7in | 1 | 3 | ADHD | School and A level | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs7in/school_and_a_level/ |
galaxyxplode | [removed] | 2021-11-19T23:19:15.000Z | qxs6k1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone else had a bad experience with ADHD Online? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs6k1/has_anyone_else_had_a_bad_experience_with_adhd/ |
fool_on_a_hill | I'm in the US btw. I'm considering seeking a diagnosis so I can at least try out the medication and see if it helps. I am absolutely shit at time management and focusing on critical work tasks until the last minute. I hyperfocus on other things that I'm interested in our curious about. Working from home has honestly been terrible for me and it feels like it's getting worse and worse. I realize that "pills don't build skills" and totally believe that, but I also believe that pills can help you get to a place where you can build skills. For example my wife was able to crawl out of depression thanks to medication, at which point she was able to stop taking the meds and now she's totally back to normal, whereas without the medication she felt like she was in a downward spiral and lacked the ability to take necessary actions to get better. Well that's how I feel right now about my ability to manage my time and impulse control. I know what I *should* do to be better but I feel like I can't develop any of those skills.
Anyways yeah I'm wondering if there are any ways a diagnosis could come back to haunt me later on? I may or may not need the medication on a daily basis or long term, regardless of any diagnosis outcome, so I would hate to game my way into a diagnosis (don't pretend like it's not a game) and then try out the medication only to find it doesn't really help much, and then have it come back to haunt me later in life in an employment background check or some other way I haven't considered.
I've been candid with my wife about this but no one else in my life knows that I suspect I have adhd and if I were diagnosed I would like to keep it between myself, my wife and my doctor. Any information would be super appreciated, thanks guys! | 2021-11-19T23:18:54.000Z | qxs6c6 | 9 | 1 | ADHD | I (28m) am currently considering seeking a diagnosis. Could this ever show up on an employment background check? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs6c6/i_28m_am_currently_considering_seeking_a/ |
LionKiegrass70 | I'm at a convention called "Anime NYC" and I'm overwhelemed by all the options I have. There is an artist alley which is incredbly large and I just want to "know it all" but I cant, I want to experience everything in there and understand how all the art was created. so much to investigate.
In my head I'm getting overwhelemd because i know I can't "experience everything", therfore I think "if I choose option A, what if option B was better?" this leads me into optting out of doing anything. Its like I have a giant fear of failure even when it comes to having fun!
tbh, this pattern repeats itself everysingle day in different situations.
\*I want to be perfect
\*I can't be perfect and think that im too dumb to make a smart choice
\*I opt out and then do nothing
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on a similar note, when I try to force myself to do homework or anything I view as a challenge to my execytive dysfunction(?), I get meta anxiety and opt out of doing whatever it is im supposed to be doing. when i don't feel like I have control, I give up. its been going for years.
in fact writing this was a challenge because indont feel like ive explained myself peoperly and organize how I'm going to write it was annoying.
everything is overhwelming
Almost as if I have an aversion to uncmofrtable experiences. Am I lazy or what?
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any Advice would be greatly appreciated. | 2021-11-19T23:17:22.000Z | qxs5af | 2 | 2 | ADHD | At a convention and I'm overwhelmed by all the options | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs5af/at_a_convention_and_im_overwhelmed_by_all_the/ |
Anonymoose332244 | Hi! I’m 26F and I’ve grown up in a toxic environment so some of my issues are probably caused by or exacerbated by that. I’ve been called lazy for having no direction and guidance on top of executive dysfunction, stupid, disgusting or careless for being disorganized, spoiled and childish for my aversions to food, the whole lot, but the thing that has been getting me lately is that I am super insecure about my hyperverbal tendencies. People always think I’m being defensive or angry when I share my opinion. I’m sure a lot of it is from never being listened to. My family doesn’t acknowledge my thoughts/feelings, or anyone else’s well in conversation. They just argue and get defensive. My dad was a narcissist so we all don’t know how to communicate. We are learning from scratch now that he is out of the picture. Ever since I was a child I’ve been like this. My therapist and I suspect that I have ADHD. My mom also probably does as she is the same as me in these regards, but right now my CPTSD is taking the front seat so getting an official diagnosis is on the back burner.
Anyway, as you can probably tell, I talk a lot. I talk in circles and get frustrated because if I get interrupted I can’t remember my point. I repeat myself. When people message me I send 10 paragraphs by the time they even get a chance to send one. I always tell them up front to let me know if it bothers them. I’m always holding back. I have an issue with interrupting people, and talking about myself a lot. I feel really self-conscious about it. Whenever I explain anything people are like “no need to get defensive” or “geez you don’t have to go off on me” or “wow why are you so angry.” I hate it. I went to a new therapist last week and it all went well, except for when she said “You’re hyperverbal, are you anxious?” I explain that I am always anxious but no more than usual, and I’m always like this. Ever since then I have not been able to stop ruminating on it. I feel like I’m super annoying and I avoid messaging people all together for this reason. I feel this way pretty much any time I open up my mouth. Idk how much of it is ADHD related and how much is from my abusive childhood/family dynamic.
I’m wondering if anyone else experiences this so I’m not alone. I hope there are people out there who will be okay with or even like my talkativeness. I was an anxious kid and I’ve always tried really hard to hide my differences from people so as not to embarrass myself. I just can’t help but hate on myself for it. I feel like they think I’m a narcissist because I talk about myself so much and make examples to empathize and relate to people. I know I’m not because I’m pretty sure narcissists aren’t eaten alive by their empathy, but I’ve been gaslit so much I just question myself a lot. I hate being this way and hope I can learn to love myself despite my quirks. I feel like if I surpress it any more than I already do it will be toxic for me and eat me alive. I feel like I’m bursting at the seams whenever I talk, and I can’t stop and listen well because I just feel this compulsive need to be understood and accepted. To be actively listened to in an open way. I try my best to do the same and am always working on it. Any input or shared experiences would be highly appreciated. Sorry for rambling and thank you for reading all of this.
Tl;dr: I talk too freaking much and I hope I’m not the only one/I’m not an insensitive jerk because of it. | 2021-11-19T23:15:35.000Z | qxs426 | 10 | 3 | ADHD | I’m insecure about being hyperverbal. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs426/im_insecure_about_being_hyperverbal/ |
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No-Most4635 | [removed] | 2021-11-19T23:11:03.000Z | qxs14h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Bad way of treating ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxs14h/bad_way_of_treating_adhd/ |
PoliticalNerdMa | I want to see if anyone else experiences this. If I take Benadryl for sleep one or two times in a row, good sleep and I feel fine the next day. This week I made the mistake of taking it daily because it was a busy week at work. As the days went on, I noticed a slow decrease in my energy levels. I noticed I began to feel incredibly tired. On the last day (two days ago) I literally needed two massive lights to keep me awake. I felt like my enitre body was weighted down like they could not be supported.
Now..l have had this experience before but i only realized now that its because of this medication. I stopped taking it last night, and despite feeling tired, Im already noticing this abusrdly high level of fatigue wearing off.
Usually I always felt tired even with adderall. Wellbutrin actually changed my life and every morning i was getting up feeling like a champion, never before had i felt this normal energy wise. Second I started takign this sleeping medication, I began panicking noticing the effect were wearing off.
Does anyone else notice this effect? Its not tied to wellbutrin ive had this before that.
I even get really emotional. Crying. and my spine and joints begin actually tightening up and pain begins increasing. | 2021-11-19T23:09:01.000Z | qxrzr6 | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Benadryl Turns me into a zombie | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrzr6/benadryl_turns_me_into_a_zombie/ |
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shadowartgirl | I recently saw my doctor about my trouble focusing and how I'm extremely forgetful. He suggested that if I haven't been tested for adhd that we test for that but in the meantime he prescribed me a low dose medication for adhd that wasn't a stimulant because he can tell that I'm showing symptoms. I told my mother about it who just brushed it off saying that I don't have it but when I told my grandmother she started saying I was making it up for attention and that I'm "too smart to have anything like that". It just really frustrates me that they don't understand or that they don't see the struggles I have. I'm just glad my doctor is listening to me instead of passing me off like my old one did. | 2021-11-19T23:04:21.000Z | qxrwgg | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Family not being supportive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrwgg/family_not_being_supportive/ |
Depressedadhd | Needless to say, I’m using a different account than I normally do and I don’t even know why I’m posting this.
Does anyone else just absolutely feel terrible about who they are, hate their past and don’t understand why things aren’t getting better? The worst part is is that it is all my fault. Even if it is just the ADHD being a disability, at the end of the day, it’s still my fault when things don’t get done.
I got diagnosed pretty late when I was 20 in Spring of 2020 when I realized online community college classes were even more difficult for me than regular classes, which were already hard for me to focus in. Every year since I was at least in 6th grade, I was always the kid that got into gifted programs and was “smart but not using my full potential”. I’d always be on the verge of failing because I simply didn’t turn in assignments and it would always end up with the teacher emailing my parents and I’d get in trouble and get grounded until I turned in everything.
Looking back, that still wouldn’t be motivation enough sometimes. It sucks when you’re not hyperactive so no one suspects a thing, even though I’ve had ADHD forever. I also had major depression and anxiety and I’ve since realized a lot of it was honestly due to me not understanding what was wrong with me.
Later on, in 9th grade, I had major panic attacks and had to go to a mental hospital for a week and a half. A year later, I got accepted into a really advanced computer science program, where most of my classmates went on to places like Harvard and MIT and I was the only one going to community college because of my bad grades and major depression.
I was very depressed I was staying at home and I told myself I’d get all of my stuff done on time and attend class, that way I could transfer to a 4-year college very soon and get the “full college experience”. Well a couple years pass, I was still there and I’ve failed multiple classes. I took a semester break for work and I uprooted myself and decided to move all the way across the country for a new start.
I’m now at a local community college here, and I’m now in a downward spiral that I don’t know what to do about. I always end up missing a couple of assignments and get distracted, and then I get overwhelmed so I don’t complete them and then I get even more overwhelmed because there’s so much to do, and then I get where I am now where I’m just so apathetic because I probably won’t pass the classes.
I don’t even know why I’m sharing all of this. I just really hate myself so much, especially due to the fact that I am incredibly privileged. I consider myself very much on the left politically and advocate for wealth redistribution and stuff, but I quite literally have more than $22,000 to my name with my investments and a lot of that money coming from my grandma and parents. I’ve cried to my mom multiple times saying how bad I feel that they’re paying for my college when I don’t even try.
This is why I feel so fucking pathetic because a lot of my coworkers at my retail job are struggling financially, my parents are being super supportive financially with college, buying a car and all sorts of things, yet I just throw it all away and don’t even try in my classes. I shouldn’t even have the right to complain because of how lucky I am.
I’m pathetic because it’s not even like I’m having fun when I skip classes or anything. I literally just scroll on my stupid fucking phone all day. And it sounds super whiny and awful of me, but sometimes I wish I struggled more financially and had more trauma because then at least I have more reasons to be upset. Instead, I’m just a loser.
I don’t even know why I’m sharing all of this. All I know is I’m tired of living like this. I’m tired of having suicidal ideation, seeing multiple therapists and mental health providers, and getting thrown around on so many different medications. Not to mention the fact that I might possibly be on the Autism Spectrum and have Crohn’s disease.
I’m sorry for all of this, and I don’t know if anyone will really see it. I’ve just been incredibly depressed for so long and I’m tired. | 2021-11-19T23:02:42.000Z | qxrv9q | 2 | 7 | ADHD | I don’t know what’s wrong with me and I hate myself. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrv9q/i_dont_know_whats_wrong_with_me_and_i_hate_myself/ |
poobahmcthrowaway | [removed] | 2021-11-19T23:02:28.000Z | qxrv3t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Some thoughts on my recent diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrv3t/some_thoughts_on_my_recent_diagnosis/ |
greatgrandp | There is so much stress on my relationship as a result of adhd. It’s at the point where my partner and I resent each other.
I resent being told what to do all the time. I feel like my every move is being watched when I do a task.. like I can’t do the dishes properly in their eyes.. the way I do it is wrong, and it takes too long etc. I just want to be left alone. Or when I’m in the middle of a task and then I’m asked to do another thing.. my brain just can’t take. Every new request that enters my brain is like that straw the breaks the camel back. I often just try to hide so that I don’t have to see my partner and be asked to do a million things.
And then on top of that I feel like every conversation we have is just about problems around the house and things that need to be done. My brain lives in a fantasy land of creativity and escapism. I’m happy without tasks.
For my partner, it’s obviously frustrating to live with someone who’s super unorganized.. and to have to ask for the same thing a million times.. and to carry the “mental load” of checking in on tasks. They want me to be reliable. They want me to be efficient. They want me to take initiative. I want that too so badly.. but at this point.. the resentment has built and I don’t know if I want to be better.. why can’t they love me for who I am.. why do I need to be efficient?
So let’s say I get medicated and then everything is good.. and our relationship is healthy.. what if I just look up then and I realize that I don’t love this person.
My head is so deep in the sand I don’t even know how I feel about my partner.
I want to be better. I also just want to be loved and supported for who I am independent of medication.
How did medication impact your relationship with your partner? | 2021-11-19T22:54:46.000Z | qxrplh | 32 | 6 | ADHD | Did anyone leave their partner after getting medicated? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrplh/did_anyone_leave_their_partner_after_getting/ |
allchattesaregrey | [removed] | 2021-11-19T22:53:49.000Z | qxrowi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Those of you who just started meds in your 30s and are just beginning to see the potential to be successful, what are ways you deal with feeling so far behind? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrowi/those_of_you_who_just_started_meds_in_your_30s/ |
Antisym | I havent specifically been diagnosed with ADHD, but my gf is a master of psychology, and says that she's 99.9% sure I have it.
I am constantly feeling like I don't belong because everyone else's brain just seems to work, and mine is like this horrid maze of constant doubting and haziness that I get so overwhelmed by I just shut down.
I hate it. I finally registered with the doctor in the hopes of finding some sort of medication to help me, but recently I've found these feelings of forgetfulness, lack of motivation and brain fog soul destroying. To the point where I'm starting to feel like an alien. I can't care about anything because I everytime I start to think about an upcoming project or event I just short-circuit and shut down.
Its really getting me down.
Idk what the point of this post is, I guess I just need to get it off my chest.
I've always had these feelings but recently they've really come on a lot stronger and I just can't seem to cope with it. | 2021-11-19T22:53:17.000Z | qxroiw | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I feel like I'm not made for the world | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxroiw/i_feel_like_im_not_made_for_the_world/ |
Accomplished-Cod3681 | Backstory: was diagnosed with ADHD. My ADHD test (to determine which I have) is scheduled for January 2022, but my psychiatrist wants to prescribe me now, as it’s extremely evident I suffer from ADHD.
My psychiatrist said that all that’s stopping them is results from an EKG as they want clearance for me to take stimulant medication.
I got the ten minute routine done by 10am today, and I was let know that they had faxed it to the clinic.
I haven’t heard anything back, and I’m honestly worried I’ll have to wait until Monday for the prescription. (My psychiatrist doesn’t work Saturday or Sunday and the clinic closes at 6pm today)
I’ve been on this journey for seeking help for a few months now, and the idea of waiting for two-ish more days is horrible. I struggle with waiting and being patient.
Would it come off as fiendy if I messaged them that the EKG was sent to them? The blood lab results came back around 9:40am, but I remember them saying EKG was most important.
I would really be frustrated if I’d have to wait until Monday for them to get back to me. Obviously, I’m incredibly behind on laundry, other chores, and homework of course.
Edit: to change 2020 to 2022 lol | 2021-11-19T22:49:15.000Z | qxrlm3 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Would it seem weird to ask my psychiatrist if they got the EKG results (last step for them prescribe) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrlm3/would_it_seem_weird_to_ask_my_psychiatrist_if/ |
Another212Throwaway | I was diagnosed with ADHD about five years ago, but we all know the test is very subjective. I answered the questions honestly, but I’ve come to think my diagnosis may be explained instead by the fact that (1) I am extremely extroverted, and (2) I have an incredibly boring job that I don’t like which requires lots of reading and writing.
Rather than explain my symptoms, I thought I’d explain how my medication effects me to see if I sound like I have ADHD or not. For reference, I take about 20 MG of D-Amphetamine Salt Combo tablets each day in the morning.
* If I don’t take the pills on a workday, I could sit in front of a computer for hours doing nothing but Reddit.
* But within 30-60 min of taking the pills, my heart starts racing and I flip into hyper focus and actively want to do something other than mindless Reddit reading.
* The meds also motivate me to actually do boring tasks I routinely do for work, like dense reading and complicated creative writing.
* The meds also make me want to talk a lot, if someone is around, and I feel like I have a dozen things in my head I want to achieve.
* I usually only take meds on weekdays as I **need them** for me to get work done, but if I don’t take them on a Saturday or Sunday, not only will I literally do nothing, but I could **sleep all day long without issue** (this is a big issue as I have literally slept weekends away)
* It may be the pandemic, but I also think I’ve become depressed the past two years, not sure if related to the pills though
I think I’m concerned I don’t have ADHD and that my body is not “normalizing” when I take it, and is instead accepting it and reacting to it like speed? Can anyone help here? | 2021-11-19T22:47:49.000Z | qxrkn5 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | I Don’t Know If I Really Have ADHD - How Should Medication Impact You If You Do Or Do Not Have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qxrkn5/i_dont_know_if_i_really_have_adhd_how_should/ |
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