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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:36:01.000Z | qx1ivg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosis? Maybe not. Who knows? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1ivg/diagnosis_maybe_not_who_knows/ |
niva_sun | I am autistic with some adhd traits. I don't have enough traits to know what it's like to have adhd, but it's enough to relate a little bit more than neurotypicals do.
As a result I have a lot of friends with adhd, and next summer I'll be moving in with one of them. I know it could be difficult with my autism and their adhd, but we're already talking about how to make it work based on clear communication. We're also sharing tiktoks and memes with the message "me" to express our experiences.
I know the best thing I can do is to ask them about their struggles and how to help, but I also know those are difficult questions to answer.
What I'm wondering right now is:
- Is there anything people do when they want to be supportive that I should definitely not do? Any questions most people hate?
- Do you have any suggestions for good resources?
- Are there any creators or sources that are known to spread misinformation?
- Any tips for how the two of us can function well together? Or anything we should do to prepare?
I believe if we do it right, my autism can help them, and their adhd me, but that won't work unless we're aware of our traits and how they affect each others... So being the living stereotype I am, I'm preparing months in advance 🙃 | 2021-11-18T22:35:29.000Z | qx1ihd | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips on how to support adhd friends? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1ihd/any_tips_on_how_to_support_adhd_friends/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:34:44.000Z | qx1hwu | 2 | 7 | ADHD | After fighting for 20 years, I’m finally being treated for ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1hwu/after_fighting_for_20_years_im_finally_being/ |
greatgrandp | I really need help to focus. My life is a mess of distractions and reactions. My dr put me on an anti depressant which made me really tired and emotionally indifferent.
I’d love to try adderal or something like that but I just can’t bring myself to go through the prescription process again. I hated being reliant on having to fill and refill a prescription and go back to my dr every few months. Using the phone and making appointments and leaving the house and the whole process is just so stressful. I would run out and have to beg for the dr to phone in a refill..
I tried using an app to talk to a dr which would be my style, but their only rule is they don’t prescribe for adhd.
Maybe if I quit the phone and internet I wouldn’t have such severe problems but honestly I’ve been struggling my whole life through school, work, family and now I’m ~40. The only thing that has kept my life above water is hyper focusing on work.
Anyway, maybe you’ll say I just need to go to a dr but I know I’ll fail the whole process. Is there any way to help me without reliance on a system that was built for neural typical (or whatever you call it).
Sincerely | 2021-11-18T22:33:14.000Z | qx1gqa | 100 | 42 | ADHD | Is there anyway to treat my adhd without prescription? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1gqa/is_there_anyway_to_treat_my_adhd_without/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:32:14.000Z | qx1g0r | 2 | 11 | ADHD | I want to do a million and one things but I feel trapped inside my own body | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1g0r/i_want_to_do_a_million_and_one_things_but_i_feel/ |
Pnwmoss93 | It's taken me almost 2 months, since I moved in. Most of that time there wasn't room to walk and had all my belongings sitting in random piles and boxes covering my floor and almost every service. It got really overwhelming and I just made it through a pretty rough patch and started finally going through everything, weeding things out to donate, throwing stuff away, and finding homes for all my random things. It feels so good to get into a groove with an overwhelming task that I've been putting off for a long time. | 2021-11-18T22:31:24.000Z | qx1fel | 1 | 7 | ADHD | Finally getting my small apartment organized! | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1fel/finally_getting_my_small_apartment_organized/ |
Joth91 | NOT looking for a podcast about ADHD!!!
I listen to a ton of podcasts at work and they help me focus. I've realized after trying out many that some are not very adhd friendly and I'm looking for more that are better for that.
Last Podcast on the Left is my ideal example of a good podcast for ADHD. It has 3 hosts who have very distinctive roles.
One is the researcher/teacher who explains the story they are talking about, one is the comedian who has offhand comments and jokes about the story as it's told (which can help me remember facts too) and one is the student, who asks questions and has no prior knowledge of the podcast subject for that episode.
They also are very intentional with their tone of voice. The teacher especially uses his voice and tone to signal to ppl listening what he is doing. He has a 'reading the script' tone which lets you know you are about to hear more facts about the story. His delivery is very driving and makes it easy to follow.
Also, between the jokes and the questions from the 'student' there is a lot of context for what is happening in the story. If I drift off for a few minutes, it's fairly easy to jump back in because they often restate names, places, what just happened etc.
I have a lot of interests and i can listen to podcasts 10-12 hours a day at work, so hit me with some suggestions please! | 2021-11-18T22:31:04.000Z | qx1f57 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Best podcasts that are adhd friendly? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1f57/best_podcasts_that_are_adhd_friendly/ |
Elrekl | TL:DR I took my first dose of Adderall ER and feel like I can actually function on a manageable level after a year of extreme anxiety.
Okay so about 9 months ago I got checked into the hospital due to a panic attack lasting 8+ hours, and a regular 6+ hour panic attack. I was a double major in software engineering and mathematics. In high school, I was a steller student, lead programmer of my robotics team, varsity athlete, etc. I was incredibly high functioning and had a 4.6 GPA. Then Covid hit the second semester of my senior year of high school and I was no longer able to function. The first year of college kicked my ass and I had to retake my chem class because of missing exams, am currently retaking calc 2 because of the inability to focus and take in lectures. This whole semester has been a mess, I dropped my stats class because I didn't have the ability to focus in any of my classes and I felt like it took me double the time to do simple assignments, and studying was just simply impossible. Yesterday I meant with my meds provider and explained all this to him. He gave me two options, 1. wait till February to get screened for ADHD, or 2. he could prescribe me Adderall ER and we could see how I responded. After a few screening questions, he wrote me a script for 10 mg ER and I was terrified to take it because I have seen friends being wired while taking it recreationally for school. I took it this morning preparing myself for the worst, but after about an hour felt the calmest I had been without taking my panic meds in YEARS. In my class, I was actually able to focus. I literally told my professor afterward how excited I was I could take in her lecture as she has always been very supportive and we have a good relationship. I have been able to focus all day without being bombarded with intrusive or distracting thoughts every 5 seconds. BUT I HAVE FELT SO CALM ITS AMAZING. I have been so excited about it, after a year of intense struggle I feel like I have found a light at the end of an awful tunnel. | 2021-11-18T22:29:13.000Z | qx1dox | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I started Adderall today and I feel like a human | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1dox/i_started_adderall_today_and_i_feel_like_a_human/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-11-18T22:28:01.000Z | qx1ct2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why am I like this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1ct2/why_am_i_like_this/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:24:50.000Z | qx1agt | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How bad is online high school for ADHD? Is it even worth trying? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1agt/how_bad_is_online_high_school_for_adhd_is_it_even/ |
Frosty_Airport_1191 | Can someone please tell me that there is a way to stop getting cold because of meds. Ritalin is making me so so so cold that I’m sitting at home with thermal wear, and my winter coat, and the heater is on too. It’s hard to use the keyboard and the mouse with gloves on so my hands literally freeze while I’m working, and I can barely move them. | 2021-11-18T22:24:13.000Z | qx1a1c | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I’m going to freeze to death | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx1a1c/im_going_to_freeze_to_death/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:23:42.000Z | qx19nr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Me: I am 100% sure I have ADHD and recurrent depression Psych: You have Bipolar II no stimulants for you druggy! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx19nr/me_i_am_100_sure_i_have_adhd_and_recurrent/ |
TryingMyBest69420 | So for the last two or so years I’ve been trying to get treatment for my inattention issues and stuff. I got good grades in middle school and high school, but I would always complete assignments and studying at the exact last minute and went to sleep really late and was very disorganized and forgetful and never on top of things. School was basically the only thing I was good at, and even that was just barely. I didn’t really think much of it since I got good grades anyway so who cared, right? Well, around my senior year everything just kind of fell apart for me as the workload intensified and it fell apart even more in college. Long story short, I’m on leave bc I couldn’t handle the workload from last semester and although I’m set to return in the spring I still don’t feel like I can manage.
As for trying to get treatment: I’ve been through two psychiatrists already and both didn’t help with anything. I have a history of depression so both just chalked my inattention up to that which I thought made sense. Well, nothing got better with them so after a while of no results I decided to see an adhd specialist specifically so I could lay my hunch of having it to rest. At this point, it’s been two years of no progress under my depression, inattention-focused treatment and I figure, hey, even if I end up not having adhd at least I’ve crossed out a possible issue. So I see the adhd specialist, they tell me I’m displaying a lot of stuff that looks like adhd but that they can’t officially diagnose me or give me meds since they’re not a psychiatrist, only a psychologist.
Now I’m basically at square one except I know I’m not just making shit about myself up and it seems impossible to find a psychiatrist that specializes in adhd. After my last two experiences with psychiatrists, I'm very reluctant to trust those general psychiatrists who have adhd among a shit ton of other conditions as their supposed "specialties". Even worse, the database of in-network psychiatrists offered by my insurance doesn't even list their specialties so I have to scroll through a 96 page list of psychs and search each one up individually. It is so much to go through. Everyone I've found seems to be one of those general psychs who
considers adhd among their 3 billion specialties so I would essentially be taking a gamble on their competence when calling them up. This is all so frustrating and impossible to do.
I already tried calling my insurance for help in finding someone and they just told me to go through their list by myself. I’m on my own.
I know this is a long shot, but if anyone with Fidelis is reading this and happened to find a good in network psychiatrist for their adhd, please
message me. | 2021-11-18T22:22:43.000Z | qx18x9 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Finding a good psychiatrist is so hard (rant). | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx18x9/finding_a_good_psychiatrist_is_so_hard_rant/ |
ordinary-superstar | [removed] | 2021-11-18T22:22:04.000Z | qx18hm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Small Achievement | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx18hm/small_achievement/ |
KizzDizzle | So my 10 year old son and I are both diagnosed with adhd and we both take meds for it. Getting him ready for school and out the door on time everyday is very stressful. There is usually a lot of yelling from us both and I always end up in tears. I have a hard time regulating my emotions and he makes me feel like a failure of a mother. We do have a pretty close relationship, he can talk to me about things and knows he can be 100% himself around me and we still like to snuggle and watch movies together. But he really doesn’t respect me or listen to me and he bullies me. He will be so mean one minute, see I’m upset and give a quick sorry and he moves on already. Other times he’s such a sweet boy and I can tell he loves his mom but I don’t know what to do about him and trying to get into a psychologist in my city is pretty much impossible right now. I’m worried things will keep getting worse and worse between us. I’m not really sure what I’m looking for here in terms of advise, maybe some helpful discipline tricks that have worked for some of you? I just don’t know how to get though to him that he’s really hurting me mentally… Anything really 😩😭 | 2021-11-18T22:17:48.000Z | qx15ao | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Need help! | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx15ao/need_help/ |
NevaEnding | It’s just really hard when you hangout with your friends or family and they say “do you remember this or that a few weeks/months/years ago?” And I have no memory of it. Sometimes I wonder what is the point of going out, vacations or holidays if I’m not gonna remember 99% of it. It’s one of the aspects of ADHD that is the hardest on me.
My friend was talking about his boyfriend cooking the thanksgiving turkey and I asked does he know how? And then she said don’t you remember you had thanksgiving with us last year and you really liked the turkey?? Smh.
I usually pretend I remember, and they figure out i was lying and look at me weird, same thing if I’m honest and i hate it so much. | 2021-11-18T22:16:46.000Z | qx14jh | 16 | 99 | ADHD | I hate my memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx14jh/i_hate_my_memory/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T22:15:14.000Z | qx139v | 10 | 3 | ADHD | How to stop breaking things? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx139v/how_to_stop_breaking_things/ |
Winter272 | Was diagnosed yesterday, got my meds today, and already having a positive reaction to them. The difference it made was subtle but has helped me a ton with time management at work so far.
I decided to share my excitement with you guys, because I've been in this sub a while and it has helped me get over the stigma of adhd meds and was crucial in finally scheduling a psychiatrist appointment. Here's to all the lovely people in this community! | 2021-11-18T22:10:43.000Z | qx0zr5 | 4 | 13 | ADHD | I Really Appreciate you Guys, Truly | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0zr5/i_really_appreciate_you_guys_truly/ |
wings_of_despair | I'm wondering if I should go and see a therapist about my concentration problems. I had the idea of having Adhd for quite some time now and I did many online Adhd tests and almost every test except for one said that I'm likely to have Adhd. The symptoms most present are lack of fokus and and I'm often abscent minded. I've been like this since I was small and during my first two years of elementary my mom took me to a psychologist or sth where I would do exercises to help my concentration and it got better for a long time.
I'm now about 2 months into university and I realised if I don't do anything I won't even make it through the first semester. I've told my mom about me maybe having Adhd and she just told me "Nah, you're fine" and I left it at that but she also said that during slight home schooling-depression. I don't know where I can get a test or diagnosis for Adhd and I don't think talking to my mom is a solution. I also don't earn my own money yet and I don't feel comfortable asking my mom for any for therapy.
There is a psychological advisor for students at my university but I don't know how helpful talking to that advisor is. If you have any advice please tell me and thanks in advance. | 2021-11-18T22:06:34.000Z | qx0wmx | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I'm not diagnosed and a bit unsure whether I have Adhd or not | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0wmx/im_not_diagnosed_and_a_bit_unsure_whether_i_have/ |
TheRedScare42 | Is it possible for us to become self accountable about things that are painfully uninteresting? I can only rarely do it for interesting and engaging things I want to be doing. My therapist wants to work on my ability to hold myself accountable to getting things done, I will say I do have a problem with not being fully truthful with my parents when they ask if I'm on top of things but you all know how hard that is especially after the American education system gets done with us.
What I'm asking is, is this something I can do, something that I can strengthen to the point that it is reliable, or do I need to focus my energy elsewhere like in support systems?
I'm just trying to get by in a way that will actually work for my brain. | 2021-11-18T22:06:28.000Z | qx0wkb | 3 | 1 | ADHD | It's uninteresting and I have to hold myself accountable to do it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0wkb/its_uninteresting_and_i_have_to_hold_myself/ |
sajast | I was recently diagnosed (36F) and started on 10mg of Adderall - starting on a low dose, may need to go up. I have zero side effects other than feeling a tiny bit fuzzy headed. Since I’m new to the drug my GP prescribed the rapid-release kind so I really only get 3-4 hours out of it - already sent her a message to discuss. But I keep falling down the internet rabbit hole lol. My GP said it’s not addictive in that there’s no withdrawal and building tolerance really isn’t an issue. Both those things seem…wrong and I’m finding all these warnings about it being addictive and people abusing it and I don’t want either. I’m scared because I can’t kick a caffeine habit and I’m supposed to not get addicted to this stuff? I already love how calm and focused it makes me so although the plan is to not take it on weekends/holidays/vacations, I’ll still be taking it 5-6 days a week (sometimes work on saturdays). Can any long-time users reassure me or are my fears very real and addiction is a problem with this drug? | 2021-11-18T22:06:02.000Z | qx0w8z | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Nervous about Adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0w8z/nervous_about_adderall/ |
jessicat1396 | I’ve been working with a psychiatrist and have been playing with the dosage of my current medication. I’ve taken adderall prescribed by my primary for a while but never took it correctly/consistently, mostly because I didn’t realize how bad my ADHD was for years. Now that I do, and am trying to get proper treatment, I’m trying to ask myself if adderall is working for me. How can I tell? I know that the meds are supposed to help… but I’m not sure if I’m supposed to feel a HUGE difference… because I don’t. I still deal with executive dysfunction, struggles to do my work and focus on it, etc. and struggles with motivation. I notice it does make a small difference, but I’m not sure if I’m supposed to feel a HUGE difference where I feel like I can actually function… I just feel like I function slightly better but more like a band-aid that needs to be continually replaced.. if that makes sense.
Thank you for anyone who can help! | 2021-11-18T22:00:39.000Z | qx0s12 | 18 | 12 | ADHD | How do I know I have the right medication? | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0s12/how_do_i_know_i_have_the_right_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-11-18T21:59:41.000Z | qx0r35 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Stream of consciousness when on Adderall. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0r35/stream_of_consciousness_when_on_adderall/ |
Mvau | Hey everyone, hope you are having a great week. I (22M) am a college student who has finally taken some initiative to get myself tested after a year of realizing that an alarming number of the symptoms and problems talked about by those with ADHD sounded very familiar, and that many of the issues I have with self-regulation may not be as common as I thought. I got out on a waitlist for 6 months, and finally have an appointment scheduled for the beginning of January! It is through the Mass General Hospital psychological assessment center, which, since MGH is a great hospital, I hope will be experienced and helpful with the testing. I’ve heard a lot of horror stories on here about bad testing practices and misdiagnoses, so I am a bit worried about them being dismissive possibly.
Over the last couple months, I’ve tried to keep a list of reasons why I think I have ADHD, though I often forget or neglect to add things (wonder why lol) so it’s not as extensive as I would like. I sometimes worry that if I do not list every symptom of ADHD, especially those commonly thought of in pop-culture, that I can’t have ADHD, but I’ve seen from many people online that this is not the case and that it manifests many ways. Do you think that I shouldn’t worry so much and trust that the doctor will be able to determine if I have ADHD without being dismissive? For example, saying I can’t have ADHD since I can still do well in college in a tough degree.
Sorry if this sort of post is repetitive, just a bit worried to waste a shot that took so long to get. | 2021-11-18T21:59:13.000Z | qx0qqw | 6 | 7 | ADHD | What should I expect from an evaluation for ADHD? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0qqw/what_should_i_expect_from_an_evaluation_for_adhd/ |
jaime628 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T21:56:12.000Z | qx0oi8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hey! I just remembered something. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0oi8/hey_i_just_remembered_something/ |
smallwheelsforever | I am falling behind pretty far in two classes I am taking this semester, and I think it's because I just have no interest in them. They both require a lot of reading, and I feel I need to read sentences 10 times over to get any substance out of them. I recently started 36mg Concerta but haven't noticed any improvements. It takes me ages to get through the required reading, and at the end of the article, I barely remember what I've read. I've started taking notes which is helping a little, but I feel like my notes don't make much sense to me either. Has anyone had a similar experience that has some tips on how I could absorb what I'm reading easier? Thank you | 2021-11-18T21:54:27.000Z | qx0n8g | 10 | 13 | ADHD | Having trouble processing information that I'm not interested in, any tips? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0n8g/having_trouble_processing_information_that_im_not/ |
uthinkubettahthanme | This is probably a stupid question but I have been doing a little googling on CES and how it can help with anxiety and depression and I'm wondering if there is any info on CES and ADHD?
Also does CES kind of do the same thing as stimming? I have always found vibrations in my chest area very calming and have used a CES machine on an injured shoulder before, and always though I wish I could wear it all the time while I'm working because I always felt so focused and relaxed. | 2021-11-18T21:45:27.000Z | qx0gda | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Does electeotherapy stimulation (CES) do anything for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0gda/does_electeotherapy_stimulation_ces_do_anything/ |
devotiings | Hello! Im a 19 year old full time college student at a pretty difficult university. I was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago and was prescribed adderall for school. Adderall has benefited me in SO many ways. I’ve been turning in assignments early and i have stopped falling behind, im able to do daily tasks without it feeling impossibly difficult. With that being said, i expected the adderall to help me focus enough on exams to be able to pass them. I have a hard time with test anxiety due to the stressful environment and worrying about my ADHD acting up mid-exam.
So, i have failed 3 of the 4 big exams of my psychology class, which i must mention is my minor/largest area of interest. I got a 50 on the first and a 64 on the second, so i changed the way i studied and felt very prepared for the third one last week. We got the tests back today and i got a FORTY PERCENT. I am devastated and honestly kind of humiliated. I do amazing on the homework assignments and i understand the concepts, but im still flunking the tests which are the biggest chunk of our grade. My professor told me if i don’t do well on the last exam, i’ll fail his class.
With what i found on the interwebs through a professional, there are a lot of ADHD factors that cause poor performance on exams specifically. The largest part of her article that resonated with me was the following: “‘Working memory challenges impacting
the reading of passages of text in an
exam.’
This can make it difficult to recall information
contained in complex, densely factual text
well enough to answer questions on the text;
such working memory problems require the
student to read and re-read information,
slowing down the test-taking process.”
I have horrible memory problems from ADHD and long term (prescribed) cannabis use. I’ve completely cut out smoking, but is there something I can do to help my memory in the ADHD aspect?
I swear i will read something 5 times and still have no idea what it’s saying, even if i’ve seen it before in the book or in class lectures.
Basically, any tips to help a gal with CRIPPLING ADHD would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-11-18T21:44:47.000Z | qx0fto | 9 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD affecting school performance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0fto/adhd_affecting_school_performance/ |
Idropitlikeitscold | I've been diagnosed with c-adhd since I was 10, but for health and anxiety reasons I can't be medicated, so I've had to come up with coping mechanisms.
One of those I developed without even thinking about it, but I started thinking of all tasks, down to washing my hands as one step at a time.
I think about turning on the water then using the soap then lathering my hands, I never think "oh I need to wash my hands" and that be it.
On one hand it really helps me to not leave out steps when doing tasks, but it's a constant thing.
I was curious if anyone else does this.. | 2021-11-18T21:42:51.000Z | qx0e8j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Thinking of life as a series of steps. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0e8j/thinking_of_life_as_a_series_of_steps/ |
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Misclovis | My 7-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD and being gifted. He was also tested for autism, but due to his high IQ, they can not say for sure one way or the other. While he does great with anything that is structured, it is his unstructured time that has been an issue the last few years. My husband and I constantly get calls home because he is chasing people at recess, or poking them while walking, etc. While having a conference with his teacher today, she reiterated to me that we really need to get his behavior under control and that he seems to be struggling socially. I like to compare him to Michael Scott from The Office; jokes are taken too far and people end up annoyed and uncomfortable. She suggested putting him in cub scouts or something group-related where there is group work.
I am looking for suggestions or pointers because I really do not know where to go from here. I have tried private schools, public schools, medication, no medication... Is there something I am missing? | 2021-11-18T21:34:54.000Z | qx0875 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Help with my 7-year-old | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx0875/help_with_my_7yearold/ |
Samrocksyoursocks | So I (M/24 inattentive adhd) decided to do my chores which had been gnawing at me for awhile the day before snow was set to hit and it was supposed to hit hard af. No biggie I'm a machine I set goals to do that day and put on my headphones with some punk jams READY TO KILL IT.
- leaves ( I crush it those leaves are my beeotch)
- gutters ( I become one with the monkey and sprint across my roof scoopindawoop )
- tires ( honestly shits rough my garage is borderline a hoarders episode my Gf has soooo much stuff she is "about to take to valuevillage". Lift 50 pounds worth of garbagio off the tires two sets cause gf sis and her Dad put theirs here but don't worry I know mine are new lookin black rims got them with my car not long ago and boom scooped em in the car EZPZ)
Congratulations phase 1 complete : ] very cool adrenaline pumpin I head to my parents an hour away to get it changed out crankin my tunes. Help change them out,Dad imparts his tire wisdom which involves specific rules which I believe I properly followed 0/4 times despite my best intentions and lose the tools when I put them down atleast thrice in 30 mins of work (very cool) but we always get it done and my Dad recently got an impact gun so it was 100% easier atleast. Leave my old tires there because no room at my place. Make my way home which was cathartic for me personally because anytime I finish the chores that have been naggin me I feel so much less pressure and like a weight off my shoulders.
Fast-Forward a week and my gf sister and Dad decide to do their cars "these plebs I'm leagues ahead" I think to myself. Then I hear her Dad call me from the door " Hey bud where did you get those tires from" I basically experience a brain-blast moment and realise what I had done......... I had just put someone else tires onto mine. Panic mode ensues, where the shit did I put mine!?! Sooo basically my fragmented POS brain put the whole situation together. I had my winter tires on to begin with, my summers were tucked away in a deep corner of the garage I had completely forgotten what they looked like and I had never switched them out driving on winters all summer (noice) and so I drove allllll the way back to my parents an hour away and switched back to my original tires guilt ridden as heck and laughing stock of all time because HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE.....sooooo that's when I decided to go to my doctors to see if I might have ADHD and so currently awaiting diagnosis.
Tldr: changed out my winters while having my winters on already wasting atleast 4 hours of my life and everyone do be laughin at me now lol
(I wrote this on mobile and had to rewrite it when I accidentally refreshed the page by scrolling up to hard > : [ so if its a mess idc!!!! ) | 2021-11-18T21:34:48.000Z | qx084v | 2 | 16 | ADHD | FINISHED MY YARD CHORES AND CHANGED MY TIRES! WOOOOOOO | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx084v/finished_my_yard_chores_and_changed_my_tires/ |
tangentialsin | So I (22F) am in my last year of my undergraduate degree in math, and right now I’m applying to math graduate programs to start in September 2022. For the programs I’m applying to, it’s common to contact potential supervisors even before you’re accepted, and include a CV and transcript.
The issue is, my ADHD wasn’t diagnosed last year until mid-school year, and what with the pandemic and online school my grades dropped heavily. I’m talking, A’s to C’s and C-’s. My overall average is still high enough to get in, but some of the courses I took online and did badly in were ones I’m really interested in and want to focus on for grad school.
I understood the material and tested well, I just struggled a ton with finishing assignments (for one course I had a 92 average on tests and a 0 average on assignments). I’m not too worried about getting into the program - my first choice of university also has a confidential form that you can fill out if your academic performance was impacted by disability, so they can accommodate you during admissions. I’m also doing a lot better this semester now that I’m diagnosed, accommodated, and medicated.
But when I contact potential supervisors in those areas, they’re just gonna see that I did poorly in the subjects they specialize in. Anyone with experience in academia - should I explain that it was because of my ADHD? I’m worried that they’ll just see that as an excuse. But I also don’t want them to dismiss me immediately as a potential student. Help!! | 2021-11-18T21:28:36.000Z | qx03cp | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on informing potential academic supervisors of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx03cp/advice_on_informing_potential_academic/ |
Abagail330 | Hello! I'm currently a sophomore in college and I've lived in a dorm for a semester last year and am currently in one now. I have had some trouble with school, living in a dorm, taking care of myself, and just life in general. I thought it was just me but when I got diagnosed with ADHD last year, it all started to make sense haha.
In particular I struggle quite a bit with keeping up with laundry, remembering due dates and appointments, keeping my space clean, hyperfocusing on something else or just getting off track when I'm trying to work on something (also, I've been dealing with hyperfocus my entire life and I'm so shocked that it's an ADHD thing. I genuinely thought I was being weird and just got obsessed with things very easily. It's nice to know that's not the case and I'm not alone :)), settling down to sleep and waking up, getting out of bed in the morning, not getting up until my final "just in case" alarm, taking showers (which I have to at least one or twice a day because my hair gets greasy fast), remembering to eat and drink, overspending because I forget I already have it (I keep buying dryer sheets for some reason; I have three huge boxes now wth) or buy other things instead of what I actually need, extreme boredom that happens randomly, very poor short-term memory, sudden urges to move or speak/make a noise, very overwhelmed when I'm in a large class or a busy store/building especially when it's loud (I'm hard of hearing too, I have always hated and got startled badly around loud noises), I have days where I'm in bed all day and feel terrible and then days where I want to accomplish things and talk to people and be productive, I usually think to myself either the night before or the morning of that today is going to be a productive day but instead I feel almost defeated if something goes wrong, have a lot of trouble deciding on things (i.e. what to order at a restaurant, dates and times of appointments, even my major right now as I'm in Exploratory Studies/undecided), constantly worried that I'm a bother or talking too much/not enough, daydream a lot and usually have some sort of narrative in my head, even though I have a day or two of doing nothing I feel stressed instead of relaxed, wait until the very last minute to do something (I've always done this and I hate it because my anxiety gets really bad as a result. However it does not impact the quality of my work, weirdly enough), sometimes I have to ask people to repeat what they're saying because I didn't process any of it even though I heard what they said, extremely low self image to the point where I will change plans so no one sees me, sometimes when I have to sit still for a long time I feel pain or restlessness like I have to move immediately (kind of like restless leg syndrome if anyone has had that), understand what the professor taught in class but forget it all as soon as I leave, etc.
I'm so sorry for the long list but I wanted to make sure I listed enough. Is there any advice that anyone could give me please? Whether you're a student or graduate doesn't matter too much, as I'm struggling with more than school obviously. Any and all help or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!! | 2021-11-18T21:26:12.000Z | qx01fx | 9 | 8 | ADHD | Advice for a college student with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qx01fx/advice_for_a_college_student_with_adhd/ |
GlitteringDoughnutt | to my knowledge there weren’t any cameras, and i didn’t get pulled over in the remaining mile it took me to get back home, but man, i just shamelessly blew a stop sign because i didn’t even notice it was there. i got really lucky bc there was only one other person on the road who let me go, but i feel like a big goof. driving is really showing me how bad my adhd is. i’ve had my license since the end of september and idk how i missed that. my mind was on how i was going to prepare dinner tonight. this feels like a common thing with adhd drivers. | 2021-11-18T21:24:08.000Z | qwzzxk | 3 | 1 | ADHD | do you only get fined for running through a stop sign if you get caught? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzzxk/do_you_only_get_fined_for_running_through_a_stop/ |
trashbabysupreme | Do you take your meds when u r under the weather? I know that Ritalin lowers ur immune system and the dehydration is real…but I need to function!
when I’m sick but need to get shit done idk what to do. Is it better to just sleep and recover or possibly profiling being sick by taking meds but getting stuff done | 2021-11-18T21:23:58.000Z | qwzzt5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sick and taking meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzzt5/sick_and_taking_meds/ |
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GreenBeans1999 | I'm in the process of getting accommodations and I was told I would be able to record lectures and I assumed that meant I could film them but I've recently heard that I might only be allowed to record the audio. Being a visual learner, that seems really pointless to me especially considering my hardest classes are math classes where I would need to see what my professor is writing on the board.
Also, if anyone else does this, do you have any suggestions on how to go about doing it without taking up a ton of space on my phone? | 2021-11-18T21:21:50.000Z | qwzy6e | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Do college accommodations let you film lectures? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzy6e/do_college_accommodations_let_you_film_lectures/ |
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VidaLinn | I was always the "A" student/athlete that was involved in everything, but SUPER creative so I majored in Industrial Design. I went straight through design undergrad and got a masters and have worked for a handful of years now. I thought I would love it but I'm so bored and tired of staring at a computer all day. And I don't have the focus to do craft-based or solely consultant based work to break away from the corporate structure (trust me I tried both). I'm thinking or switching to a whole different career - something that's engaging and almost choatic.......like the ED department of a hospital...literally. I always hear that ADHD brains do best in high-paced environments where there isn't a lot of lead up to "doing the thing" because things are constantly happening all the time and they can finally be free to jump around with tasks. But has anyone actually left a "boring" repettitive career to pursue a more chaotic/adrenaline packed career without crashing and burning? My fear is that I'll go into that field and my ADHD will make it even harder to keep up then it it is at my office job. Advice? Thoughts?....Prayers? Anyone? lol | 2021-11-18T21:14:50.000Z | qwzsvk | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Advice: Should I switch to a high intensity career to stay sane/manage ADHD long-term? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzsvk/advice_should_i_switch_to_a_high_intensity_career/ |
PinkMonkeySlippers | I feel seen for the first time ever. I’m not crazy, or lazy, or a slob. There’s a reason I can’t remember that paragraph that I just finished reading. There’s a reason I can clean the house for 4 hours and it barely makes a difference. There’s a reason I have to set a dozen daily alarms on my phone so that I remember to do everything. There. Is. A. Reason.
I never even attempted to go to college because it just seemed like a lot of money for me to pay just to fail at something. I start a million projects but never finish. I have a new hobby/obsession every couple of months. I have an aversion to doing the dishes…
It all makes so much sense now. All those years I felt horrible about myself and beat myself up and it turns out it was completely out of my control. I have my 6 year old to thank. It was going through his diagnosis process that led me to see the similarities in my own life.
I start Wellbutrin tomorrow. Wish me luck! | 2021-11-18T21:14:44.000Z | qwzssw | 3 | 43 | ADHD | I [40F] just received my diagnosis from a psychiatrist. It explains so much. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzssw/i_40f_just_received_my_diagnosis_from_a/ |
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Difficult-Theme2788 | I have two questions:
1) I have an almost constant buzz in my head. My husband insists it must be hearing loss, but I work from home and don't listen to music in headphones often. Is this constant buzz the grinding gears of my unmedicated brain?
2) can the symptoms of adhd get worse as you age? I've struggled more in the past 4 years than anytime before. I am I just more aware of symptoms as I age, is my brain slowing down due to age and therefore my symptoms appear worse?
Confused, and still waiting on official diagnosis, appointment is in about 3 weeks. | 2021-11-18T21:11:16.000Z | qwzq7h | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for guidance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzq7h/looking_for_guidance/ |
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SG_ftm | Hi everyone. I wanted to ask for your wisdom and advice. I've been going through a very rough time emotionally. I've developed some sorta social anxiety on top of my normal anxiety (increased since I've been on concerta 54mg). It started pretty much when my friend in work who was my superior started making things very difficult for me and eventually I resigned and we no longer have a relationship. She has been very mean to me (I'm really downplaying it cuz I don't wanna go into details) before and after the resignation. And I haven't been taking it well since we were very close and she was very much part of my life and it's very hard to believe the person she was to me in the past weeks.
Being on meds my appetite and need for sleep decreased and it wasn't a big problem
However recently I've been eating more than I need and sleep long hours like before meds( sleeping too much was a big problem before meds). I always seek comfort in food and sleep too much when I'm getting into a depressive episode but I recently noticed this pattern. I wanted to know if anyone here experiences the same thing and how they cope. I'm afraid this is a start of a bad episode and my exams are starting, so this is the worst timing. I really wanna snap out of it and prevent it but I don't know how. I don't really have healthy coping mechanisms and I'd like to develop some. Thank you in advance. | 2021-11-18T21:07:54.000Z | qwznlq | 6 | 1 | ADHD | How to prevent falling into an episode. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwznlq/how_to_prevent_falling_into_an_episode/ |
onestepatatimeman | 25M here. I got started on Adderall XR 20mg by my GP a week ago. The difference is noticeable. Not only has it helped my focus but also really helps my depression - I feel more emotionally expressive and like I am able to feel again.
However, sexually, it has a weird effect on me. It gives me ED. Not that it bothers me. I'm single and trying to quit a porn addiction.
However, it also has greatly increased my libido. My brain is constantly thinking about sex, and I'm spending hours trying to orgasm without an erection, hyperfocusing on the porn.
Is this...common? | 2021-11-18T21:05:52.000Z | qwzm2h | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Conflicting sexual feeling on Adderall XR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzm2h/conflicting_sexual_feeling_on_adderall_xr/ |
LokeKatten | Apologies in advance if this isn't the right sub for this type of question -- I was diagnosed with ADHD a few months ago after struggling for years (I'm 21, born male, been struggling since highschool) and got medicine for it. The meds help, but, I still can't organize myself or remember prior events like I should. I have noticed my motivation drop recently too and, I suppose I'm reaching out for advice on how some of you guys organize yourself.
I'm on Prozac and Adderall, I can't quite remember the dose for the Prozac and my Adderall is 15mg -- doc said I need both given my history with depression, too.
Another thing, I know this sounds dumb but do you guys use any reminder apps? I've tried before but none really do it for me.. planers don't work either.. I just would like to manage my time better.
I see my doctor tomorrow, I gotta get a new psychiatrist but that's just a recent development where I live (They retired), since my meds are on my chart I can stay on them through my primary doc.
Um, thank you for reading and replying -- If I come off as nervous I apologize, I've never sought support from anyone other than my doc before as I felt it just made me weak... She was very helpful while I could talk to her and I did try her advice on things too. | 2021-11-18T21:05:10.000Z | qwzlha | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I need help with organization | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzlha/i_need_help_with_organization/ |
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InTheYear2001 | Hey all,
I've taken Adderall XR 15mg (generic) for 2-3 months now. I take it 4 days a week and I notice that it doesn't really "kick in" until the third or fourth day. My concentration improves, clearer thinking, etc.
I know that there shouldn't be a cumulative effect to the medication. The only thing I could come up with was that it takes me that much time to get into the swing of the week, but again, I'd rather have my first day as productive as my fourth (or closer to it). SOme weeks my first day feels as if I've taken nothing at all. I'm planning to talk to my Dr. soon and ask if maybe I'm not on the correct med or dosage for me.
Maybe should've posted on the Adderall sub but I'm just curious as to if anyone else had experienced this.
TL;DR: My Adderall XR 15mg doesn't kick in until the 3rd, 4th day of the week. Probably shouldn't be working like that. | 2021-11-18T20:59:50.000Z | qwzh2j | 49 | 11 | ADHD | Adderall XR takes a few days to kick in? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzh2j/adderall_xr_takes_a_few_days_to_kick_in/ |
Stratford_on_Jersey | Finding a therapy practice that will take ADHD seriously is the hardest thing in the world. Everyone seems to want to purposely waste my time, suggesting things like talking or practicing disciplined regimens. If I could practice a disciplined regimen, I wouldn't have ADHD in the first place! I need a psychiatrist that isn't a wimp!
When I was little, hyperactivity caused terrible problems with school. I got put on Ritalin. And I could focus, and I could be calm, and I could do work. In my teens, I got off it. My parents thought it was time for me to handle my problems without Ritalin. And although we tried to deny it, or to put the blame on me and my character, the truth was that I had a problem, which never went away, and which we had simply opted not to medicate responsibly. It was a disastrous decision. I've lost jobs. I've had terrible problems.
Now I'm with a therapy practice that does not take my condition seriously. They'll prescribe psychostimulants for *children*, sure, but not for adults. They said, however, that I was in treatment with one of their psychologists, and that should help. This is not a problem that can be solved with psychology!
**Not using drugs is not the answer. Using drugs is the answer. Some people need to be on drugs. Get over it.**
I'm tired of therapists who don't want to actually treat my condition with things that work. I'm in my 30s now. I've wasted too much of my life. Any suggestion that we treat my ADHD with talk therapy, or nonsense, just wastes more of my life. I need a prescriber who isn't going to be a wimp. I need one who is comfortable prescribing things like Ritalin when they are called for. I need one who takes adult ADHD seriously, and understands how hard it is to handle. I need someone who isn't going to try to make me feel immoral, or think that I'm seeking drugs to get high on, when all I want to do is get treatment that works for a change.
And everywhere I look, it seems to just be the same. Doctors who aren't willing to prescribe things that work. I can't find one yet that will actually help me.
I lost a big part of myself when I got off of Ritalin. I admired that part of myself. I want it back. I'm tired of guilt and shame, because of the things my condition prevents me from accomplishing. I'm tired of struggling to do better. I'm tired of thinking that I can swim against the current. I'm tired of being made to think that my life would be better if I would "just" do whatever. With ADHD, there is no "just" doing anything. Everything is running with cinderblocks on my feet. I don't want to drag this weight anymore.
I want to be well again. | 2021-11-18T20:56:45.000Z | qwzeqs | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Need a psychiatrist in Philadelphia | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzeqs/need_a_psychiatrist_in_philadelphia/ |
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ChiSky18 | I’m diagnosed ADHD 27F. Not sure if this is an ADHD thing or just a me thing, but I figured I’d ask!
About once a month, I’ll wake up in the middle of the night. I’ll look at my phone and see the time is 11:30 or 12:00. I become panicked, thinking it’s 11:30am or 12:00pm, and I’ve slept through my alarm and am hours late to sign on to my 9am-5pm job. I’ll get so far as turning my computer on and sending messages to my direct reports and manager letting them know how apologetic I am before realizing and registering that it’s the middle of the night, not the day.
Anyone experience something similar often? Could this be ADHD related? Just wondering! | 2021-11-18T20:52:04.000Z | qwzb3m | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Time confusion after waking up? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzb3m/time_confusion_after_waking_up/ |
Asleep-Honeydew-9920 | Hi everyone - long story short, I’m in a bit of a rut and could use some tips and advice.
I’m 27 and was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 19. I also deal with depression and anxiety, both of which are treated successfully. I’ve been taking strattera since I was 19 and was prescribed Adderall throughout college, then stopped taking it my senior year -decided with my doctor to start adderall again this past spring.
I take 10mg ER. It was going great for about 7 months. Then a lot of changes happened in my life… I’m living at home after two years living across the country. I ended an internship I had for 8 months. Have been doing job applications half-way then I just leave them. I am tired of being home with my parents. My routine is nonexistent- I’m working gig jobs and making great $$ but I feel like I’m struggling everywhere else.
Maybe I have a vitamin deficiency or something? I’ve napped once or twice a day every day this week. Im on the max dose of Zoloft, so nothing else my doc can do there. Just kind of at a loss here. I was also exercising consistently before I came home and I haven’t been. I’m not sad. I take proper supplements and try to eat a balanced, normal diet. I try my best to avoid citric acid containing foods on my meds… I don’t know what to do. | 2021-11-18T20:51:46.000Z | qwzatz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My meds are making me tired? Or what? Is it worth talking to my doctor? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzatz/my_meds_are_making_me_tired_or_what_is_it_worth/ |
the_evil_pineapple | I'm 22, and I've been on ADHD meds for about 11 years. Either no one in my life knew all that much about ADHD, or no one thought they needed to tell me. In the past two years, I've learned more about ADHD from this sub and TikTok than I have in my whole life combined.
Anyway, my best friend recently (in the past year) got diagnosed with ADHD, and I was talking to her about how getting on meds had gone. She had gone on them but stopped taking them regularly for a couple reasons, one of them being the dry mouth.
Until then, I'd had no idea dry mouth was a side effect. I've had episodes of crippling dry mouth and had absolutely no idea. Last year I was working (as a ski coach), and we were doing a challenge within the club. I was supposed to be doing laps with the two kids in my group, but I had to leave them in the hands of one of their moms because I couldn't leave my water bottle for more than 5 minutes without feeling dizzy and nauseous. I drank 5 litres of water in 8 hours (about 1.3 US gallons).
I also didn't know that [dry mouth can cause *so many* problems](https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/dental-health-dry-mouth)
* cavities
* bad breath
* sores in the mouth
* cracked lips
* hoarseness
* dry nasal passage
* sore throat
* higher risk of gingivitis
* mouth infections
There are some ways to treat this without talking to your doctor, but as always, if they don't work, you should consult someone who knows more than a stranger with access to WebMD. (like a doctor or dentist)
* Of course, drinking water helps
* Use toothpaste with fluoride.
* Avoid mouthwash with alcohol in it
* Use a humidifier
* Avoid alcohol, caffeine, acidic juice, and tomato juice (ew)
* You can also get over-the-counter things that help. The other day, I had a teeth cleaning and mentioned my semi-newfound knowledge to the hygienist, and she gave me [this dry mouth rinse](https://imgur.com/a/HANQYNg).
* You can also get tabs that stick to your gums or teeth with [xylitol in them](https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-996/xylitol).
* There are also quite a few brands of sugar-free gum that have xylitol in them that help too.
When I learn about stuff like this, it seems like it should have been common knowledge, and no one thought to tell me. I'm the kind of person who quietly suffers until someone helps me realize I don't have to. For example, I rarely think about taking Advil when I'm in pain, only when I have a headache. I'll push myself when I shouldn't because opting out just doesn't present itself to me as an option. That's why I'm making this post, and I genuinely hope it helps someone else!
Edit:
Note that because forgetting to eat is a thing with ADHD, eating can help ease dry mouth too. Actually, if you find that you just can stop drinking water, try eating something salty, [as it could help you retain more water.](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170419/Salty-food-doesnt-make-you-thirsty3b-it-makes-you-hungry-say-experts.aspx)
The AC in my car is broken, and my car is black with black leather seats. In July, I had to drive home, about a two-hour drive, and I ended up leaving around noon. It was 35°C (95°C). I was wearing shorts and a tank top opening the window regularly on the drive but I was still losing a ton of water through sweat. I hadn't really eaten that much that day, I drank about 2.5 litres of water during the drive. It got to the point where drinking water made me feel *more* thirsty. I was drinking plain water and carbonated water, when I got home I drank half a litre of Gatorade. Nothing really helped until I got a thing of small fries from McDonald's, and I felt instantly better. | 2021-11-18T20:51:31.000Z | qwzamc | 4 | 3 | ADHD | PSA: ADHD meds can cause dry mouth and you don't have to just suffer through it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwzamc/psa_adhd_meds_can_cause_dry_mouth_and_you_dont/ |
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_unidanzig_ | I just found out that because ADHD is considered a disability it may be eligible for a disability tax rebate in Canada. Has anyone tried applying for this? What exactly does it cover? Does it cover medication and cognitive behavioral therapy costs? How difficult was the process? Does the US have similar programs? | 2021-11-18T20:47:26.000Z | qwz7fv | 5 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD tax rebate | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz7fv/adhd_tax_rebate/ |
Calm-Lengthiness-178 | I'm diagnosed as having ASD and ADHD. I'm also, for whatever reason, completely unravelling. I feel this is pertinent information.
My mental health advisor has mentioned that I may meet the criteria for OCD diagnosis, too. I wanted to ask, if anyone here has both diagnoses (or even ASD, also) how this manifests for you? My advisor used the phrase "pure O" (stating that my behaviour is indicative of this).
I genuinely feel like I'm losing my mind. Or rather, like my mind is irrelevant. Actually, like doing anything in private is irrelevant. I can only bring myself to shower when I'm to be around other people. I feel as though what I once recognised as "me" doesn't exist in any meaningful way.
I'm in the lengthy process of getting assessed (for yet another "condition"). But I'm kinda desperate for some insight. I'm having to put my education on hold for the foreseeable future for the sake of my health which seems to be under stress from more than ADHD and ASD. | 2021-11-18T20:47:22.000Z | qwz7dq | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How does ADHD and OCD occurring together usually manifest, in terms of behaviour and state of mind? Response to stress? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz7dq/how_does_adhd_and_ocd_occurring_together_usually/ |
Quasimonomial | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:44:59.000Z | qwz5jy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | [Reminder Apps] Does anyone using an Android Phone have a good recommendation for a reminder app? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz5jy/reminder_apps_does_anyone_using_an_android_phone/ |
mumbles_the_turtle | Hi. Just need to rant. I mean feel free to comment and whatnot, but not expecting responses.
**Short version in brackets "{ }" for those who want a shortcut read **
So over a year ago, I dropped college going into my 3rd year (majoring in American sign language interpreting).
I did sign up for an online landscaping program to kinda keep me learning/give me structure, which helped
Now I'm attending online university studying business. I'm only the second class into my program (I can only take one class at a time, cuz I want to actually learn what I'm majoring about , not just memorize it. I'll take 2 at a time with general Ed stuff since they aren't a priority).
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Point of the rant.
I've spend over 3 hours today studying the previous unit vocabulary and looking over notes. I mean it's probably enough for what I need, but just frustrated cuz when I went back after taking a 3-hr break from studying, I can't remember the definitions to many of the terms I "learned/memorized" I can still match the definition side to the term, but not the other way around with the more complex ones.
Just frustrating cuz I spent so much time making them, and a lot of focus to study from them (a lot. Made my brain literally hurt by the 3rd hour), and almost feels like my effort was vain. Just sucks. Cuz it's making me think "why bother". Even though I really wanted to put in the effort to really learn what I'm being taught. }}
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I dropped the sign language because my 3rd year classes were extremely more difficult for me, as my interpreter classes transitioned into being taught in only Ask. Which I took the full 5 classes of but by my 3rd year, I could not keep up with what was taught at all. I couldn't pick up on the overall messages being expressed. I mean I should have practiced more ASL (at this time, I was undiagnosed).
Anyways, I've been making a real effort to integrate what I'm reading into memory. I've gotten pretty good at taking notes that are actually notes and not novellas , but I take forever to understand and apply it. And I'm worried that I'm going to run into a repeat of dropping out later on in the program . Maybe not necessarily a repeat, but im worried it'll get harder when I haven't grasped previously "learned" concepts .
I've been holding a lot of this in lol. I've ranted it to my boyfriend some who's supportive (and the one to suspect I had ADHD and got me diagnosed), but doesn't quite get the struggle still. My rants just worry him more than anything, worries him that I'm going to just give up and not attempt to keep trying . He's the best thing to happen to me and help me, but it's kinda made me filter my struggles with him to an extent. (Not looking for relationship advice either) . Just feels better to rant about it with people who experience it and get it.
Thanks to all who made it this far in reading this post 😂. Appreciated. | 2021-11-18T20:44:53.000Z | qwz5h5 | 1 | 9 | ADHD | Just a vent about the frustrations of school and studying | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz5h5/just_a_vent_about_the_frustrations_of_school_and/ |
InstructionLess5239 | I’m on day two of vyvanse 30mg.
Yesterday was a flow of pure clean energy, focus and determination to be a “human”.
Today is similar yet the energy is less. I “feel” tired yet still am able to be up and about with chores etc. I did exercise this AM and have been cleaning like crazy. Yet I don’t feel “energy”. Lol
I make sure to drink plenty of water and eat protein. Yet super bummed about the energy as I really need it :,(
Will it be back? Are some days less energy than others? | 2021-11-18T20:42:39.000Z | qwz3r3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dang it. No energy now? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz3r3/dang_it_no_energy_now/ |
Low_Sherbert_9064 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:41:00.000Z | qwz2gk | 3 | 1 | ADHD | What is Ritalin supposed to make you feel like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz2gk/what_is_ritalin_supposed_to_make_you_feel_like/ |
Calm-Lengthiness-178 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:38:14.000Z | qwz0cs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | OCD & ADHD: anyone have any experience with this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwz0cs/ocd_adhd_anyone_have_any_experience_with_this/ |
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smokinjoes83 | I’m an in-home caregiver. My client and his wife like me a lot, and I’m great at what I do. A huge problem I have though is that I talk way. too. much. Like I can just keep going and going and going and… well, you get it. My client doesn’t seem to mind, but his wife, though she’s really nice, gets annoyed by me. She hasn’t said so, but I can tell. I’m trying to get back on strattera. Until then, what can I do to help with this? I’m extremely self-conscious about this :( | 2021-11-18T20:32:21.000Z | qwyvsv | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I talk so much I annoy even myself! | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwyvsv/i_talk_so_much_i_annoy_even_myself/ |
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carpediem27_ | So.... I'm 44 and I'm pretty sure I have inattentive adhd and I guess I am pretty much okay with that, it's who I am right? My wife has been telling me for years that I have adhd and about ten years ago she convinced me to talk to my family doctor and he gave me ?? don't remember exactly what, but I have an extremely addictive personality and I went throught the 30 day perscription a little faster than perscribed and I was supposed to go see him the next month to discuss whether it helped(never went) I honestly don't remember if it helped but I can't remember anything let alone if my overmedicating self was in a better head space. Other than that I haven't really thought about adhd until this last month when my 21 year old daughter was diagnosed and telling me about her symptoms and how much her medication was helping her.(I had no idea she had adhd, straight a student even getting a full ride at college)
I guess I'll start with some of my quirks.
I like most of you here have a few to many hobbies. I have always liked build things or at least think about building things since I was a kid, its the puzzle that gets me going. I have all the tools for everything from pottery to woodworking to welding and electronics, but never the motivation to use them and when I do the project never gets complete. Well except I just finished(well almost) siding my house which was a project I started at least 7 years ago.
I wouldn't say I have social anxiety, but I am not comfortable in group discussions. I have a hard time focusing and keeping up with conversations, especially if there is any background noise. It usually just turns into me trying to focus on whats being said with me adding very little to the conversation. If I do get anxious I will forget what I want to say or what i just said. Also extremely anxious and my mind blanks or starts thinking of other things when in arguments or similar.
Similarly I listen to a lot of music, but most of the time I couldn't tell you what the song is about even though I have heard it a thousand times.
I am an extreme procrastinator, always have been. The only time I can physically do something that I don't want to do is right before it needs to be complete. I'm not usually late on things but there is no way I am getting something done early even if I know it will only take 5 minutes.
I don't have any fingernails(ate them all because I'm hungry as hell), I can't sit still with out some kind of fidgeting unless I am drinking a beer and I guess that is my fidget.
My wife is a planner and she would like me to plan things but I can't unless she asks me to plan something in particular. The idea to plan something doesn't cross my mind ever, I guess I am stuck in the now.
I know this is a horrible habit, but when I am driving by myself most of the time I am reading or watching a show. If there are other people in the car, I don't do that but my wife says I look at more of what is not on the road than road itself.(I have never been in an accident:-)
At work I do okay, only because my tasks change often and I don't have anyone looking over my shoulder. I'll space out until something needs to be done then complete a dozen tasks at the same time. I'm the only IT guy for 200 employees and do the phones system, servers help desk and everything else that needs to get done. Janitor extrodinaire.
I'm not sure if these traits were present in childhood because I don't remember. I actually remember get little of anything. Which is extremely sad if I think about it. I don't even remember what my kids were like last year.
I could go on but you get the idea. I guess after my daughter's diagnosis and my wife bringing it up for years(because it does cause issues with my relationship and work) I'm trying to decide if I should finally address it. I'm not depressed, though I have always been extremely numb to feelings, but I wonder if getting out of my own head would be good for me or just good for the people around me. I know the meds don't change me but I'm nervous and I guess a little excited about what I could be.
Thanks for reading | 2021-11-18T20:29:44.000Z | qwytre | 5 | 1 | ADHD | 44(m) struggling with whether or not to get tested for adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwytre/44m_struggling_with_whether_or_not_to_get_tested/ |
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cocoforauto | Im in the car, passenger currently, and I’m really sleepy. Im on Adzenys XR, its the equivalent to Adderall XR. Its been five hours, and while my brain is still quiet, and im not hyperactive at the moment, i am yawning a lot. I was wondering if this happens to everyone, and if it’s only due to the fact that im not doing anything right now. I really want an all day med, and i just got them today, its my first day taking stims, so it’d be a month before my next psych visit. I hope its a normal thing when you’ve got nothing to do, because i work night shifts, and i need to be productive in the morning at the same time. Thank you all | 2021-11-18T20:23:16.000Z | qwyot9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling Tired 5 Hours after Taking XR Dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwyot9/feeling_tired_5_hours_after_taking_xr_dose/ |
socialskills100 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:22:12.000Z | qwyo09 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I tell my psychiatrist that I’ll kms if I don’t get a therapist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwyo09/should_i_tell_my_psychiatrist_that_ill_kms_if_i/ |
AwesumCoolNinja | All the time, I feel this constant nagging from my mind in that area. It almost feels like it is where all my worries, anxieties and wants of procrastination are. And it just never stops, I always feel it. It may rise or lower in that constant nagging chemical feeling but it never truly stops. Is this a regular occurrence with people? Is there to make it stop, how to make it shut up?
I never seem to experience complete silence in my mind when it is around, I have only had one moment without it while on a vacation, and it was complete bliss and clarity. Perhaps it is just how I experience anxiety, but I've never heard it described in this way before by others. Or perhaps it is the feeling caused by ADHDs lack of dopamine in that segment of my mind. | 2021-11-18T20:21:44.000Z | qwynmk | 2 | 2 | ADHD | A constant nagging/chemical feeling in the front right of the brain? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwynmk/a_constant_naggingchemical_feeling_in_the_front/ |
cocoforauto | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:21:31.000Z | qwynh2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does Anyone feel tired while on their meds, if they aren’t doing anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwynh2/does_anyone_feel_tired_while_on_their_meds_if/ |
recipeOfCucumber | Do stimulants like Adderall, Vyvanse and Concerta stop working properly after a few months/years due to tolerance increase? And what about non stimulant ones like Strattera and Wellbutrin? I'm uncertain if I should start taking meds for this as I'm afraid they might stop working over time and make me dependent on them. Thank you. | 2021-11-18T20:20:00.000Z | qwym8q | 18 | 1 | ADHD | Do ADHD meds stop working over time? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwym8q/do_adhd_meds_stop_working_over_time/ |
nomoreusernamesplz | [removed] | 2021-11-18T20:19:19.000Z | qwylqh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Drinking and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwylqh/drinking_and_adhd/ |
shallowminded | This is gonna be a stream of consciousness because…ADHD, but the short version for my low-attention span friends:
Be introspective. If you’re filtering yourself, ask why. Don’t dismiss parts of yourself because they make you uncomfortable, or because you think they’re not relevant to Who You Are. Love yourself for those. Okay, now that you’re done rolling your eyes like I’m a substitute guidance counselor, hear me out.
I was diagnosed in adulthood with ADHD – during the pandemic, actually. How I got there isn’t important to this, but that knowledge really recontextualized a lot of my beliefs about myself. Having ADHD means maybe I’m not just lazy and disorganized and unable to fulfill my potential…but it’s also a double-edged sword because once you’re aware of your “ADHD behaviors/tendencies”, you start noticing them as such.
Something that I became very aware of was a feeling that my brain was…clogged somehow. Kind of like that meme visual of your brain being made of static. It was as though my mind was full of so many simultaneous thoughts that it was a struggle to pick one and articulate it. And good luck trying to look someone in the eyes or make small talk when you can’t even assemble your thoughts. I’d only think of things to say after people had left. I’d become on edge all the time, even at home. Especially at home. Obviously, I chalked this up to ADHD/rejection sensitivity and tried to get on with my life.
Then I developed acid reflux. Which sucks, for the record. And sounds unrelated, but bear with me. The root cause of this acid reflux ended up being long-term over-tension in my abdominal and stomach muscles, so I was basically just gooshing stomach acid up into my throat, especially when I’d get anxious and tense up further. For some reason, I decided to take my body literally on this one and started thinking about anything that I might be keeping bottled up that was manifesting as physical tension. I truly didn’t think I did; I consider myself a pretty open book albeit an uninteresting one. But I slowly realized there was something I’d been secretive about: I’m in a straight marriage, but I’ve always low-key considered other guys attractive, or trans people, or whoever. I’m not ashamed of that, but because I’m attracted to a wider range of women than men, I never considered it part of my identity or bothered really acknowledging it. I assumed that other straight people felt the same way but were hung up about it because We Live In A Society.
But, as you probably know with ADHD, it’s a mistake to assume other people see the world the same way you do. And at that point, all I knew to be true was that I had these feelings that I didn’t think mattered, but I also didn’t want my wife to know about them. Not that I thought she would be hostile, I just didn’t want to give her the wrong impression about my attraction and love for her. And, like I said, that’s not “who I am”, so there’s no reason to talk about it………
Except, maybe…that is who I am? What does that mean? I’m in a straight marriage, for christ’s sake. With the same woman for nine years. I know she loves me, but I don’t know if she can take that, because it’s so deeply personal and a fragile, difficult subject, and I don’t want to risk hurting her over something she might misunderstand… And that’s when it clicked. That was the clog, the filter in my brain that all of my thoughts had to go through before I could say them. Without realizing why, I was constantly policing my thoughts and looking over my shoulder because I didn’t want to inadvertently hurt anyone’s feelings. And because my ADHD gives me SO MANY thoughts, and they all skip from tangent to tangent, I had to filter EVERYTHING just in case. And that filter, over time, just got finer and finer to the point where I was no longer expressing myself at all.
And I was consciously aware of none of that, until then. But it’s fucking exhausting. So I felt no choice but to tell the people in my life that I’m pansexual, starting with my wife.
Just like that, the filter disappeared. Which blew my fucking mind. I had never considered that the two things were related, even for a moment. Hell, I hadn’t considered that part of my identity at all, much less an important one. But there it was. Suddenly, I wasn’t worried about being accidentally misunderstood or giving someone an uncomfortable impression. I truly felt comfortable inside myself for the first time in my entire life.
And yes, my wife was very supportive. I can’t take that for granted. But that’s also not specifically what it was about – ultimately it’s about the acknowledgement of that part of myself, and letting go of the fear that other people will misjudge me for it. I’m also well aware that I’m a straight-passing young white guy, so I have the privilege of choosing who I tell and who I just let assume otherwise. That’s a much easier wall to climb than someone who’s constantly confronted by discrimination based on how I look or carry myself. But my point is, I’d spent decades of passive thought and years of active introspection in an effort to better understand myself, and I completely whiffed on this before the age of 37. I wish I hadn’t.
I’ve talked to a couple of my ADHD friends, and they also identify as bi or pan, even if they’re not super open about it. I don’t know if there’s empirical evidence that queerness and ADHD are related but it wouldn’t surprise me.
As an unanticipated side note, this also helped my gender identity in a small way. I’m male, but I’ve never been comfortable calling myself a “man.” A guy, dude, husband? Sure. And I never felt like something OTHER than that. But “man” never fit. I assumed that was due to some cultural masculinity hangups, and I suppose that’s still true, but even knowing that didn’t change anything.
Once I internalized that I’m attracted to men and trans people and other people who are in between or outside of that framework entirely…suddenly my brain could just redefine the concept of “man” to be something that includes me, which I never felt before. It’s nice, and makes me envious of people who apparently don’t have to process this kind of shit.
But if you have to process this kind of shit, know that you’re not alone. You may not be fortunate enough to live in a relatively progressive city or know that your partner or family is supportive of your being, but if nothing else, consider being more open to yourself. And kinder to yourself.
Thanks. | 2021-11-18T20:18:16.000Z | qwykwy | 4 | 6 | ADHD | ADHD, Sexuality and Cognitive Dissonance (long but TLDR) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwykwy/adhd_sexuality_and_cognitive_dissonance_long_but/ |
Accomplished-Cod3681 | I was referred for ADHD testing. After meeting with the psychiatrist (clinic policy to meet with psychiatry before adhd testing), they said that it’s so obvious I have ADHD. They said they want to put me on medication even before my ADHD testing, because it’s extremely clear to them that I have ADHD.
(They’re still going to have me get tested but more like as a formality.)
They said that they want to prescribe me a stimulant but they want an EKG from me before I start taking it. They also sent me in for blood lab work. The tests were about vitamin b12, hemoglobin A1c, etc.
I remember them saying that EKG needs to be done ASAP bcuz they don’t feel comfortable prescribing it until they see the results.
I’m very new to this process, so any advice/knowledge/experience is greatly appreciated. I don’t know much about this. | 2021-11-18T20:18:12.000Z | qwykvg | 10 | 1 | ADHD | Why did I get sent for an EKG and lab work (not urine) done before getting prescribed? What is the purpose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwykvg/why_did_i_get_sent_for_an_ekg_and_lab_work_not/ |
PerspectiveBig3181 | I (24F) recently got my diagnosis and was prescribed adderall 20 mg. I have been semi regularly taking it.
Anyways when I see anything regarding ADHD and people who take meds they always say it makes them feel like a zombie which scared me at first but when I take them I feel super happy, I feel very relaxed, I get a lot done and I can focus, but I also talk more and it feels like my filters go down and my social anxiety reduces - almost like being buzzed and coherent. Definitely not zombie like though.
Is this normal for anyone else? | 2021-11-18T20:18:05.000Z | qwyksa | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Don’t feel like a zombie on my medication and everyone’s posts I see say that they feel like one on the meds so I’m concerned? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwyksa/dont_feel_like_a_zombie_on_my_medication_and/ |
SpecialistCook69 | Relatively new to ADHD. I was diagnosed a few weeks back. Doing well with treatment, since my diagnosis. So, in the past I have dated, but I have always struggled to maintain or develop long term relationships. I think a part of it could be me losing interest, as well as sometimes people moving on faster than me in terms of career or something of the sort, and then that compromises the relationship. I do hold onto people or crushes for a while, which I've seen other users mention and discuss on this subreddit. I wanted some advice on this, as I'm still understanding ADHD and my diagnosis. Also if you have dated or have been in a relationship with someone who does not have ADHD, how did they react to the diagnosis? Did you disclose it to them, or did they find out etc.?
Thank you and hope you all have a blessed day :) | 2021-11-18T20:17:21.000Z | qwyk9n | 3 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and dating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwyk9n/adhd_and_dating/ |
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magpieCRISPR | So I’m currently still in the process of being diagnose I showed symptoms of ADHD since I was about 3 not now since being a teen I’ve also started to show some bipolar symptoms and would be surprised to have it since i think my uncle was treated for it
People who have also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder what treatment / combination of treatments are you given for both having adhd and bipolar disorder ? | 2021-11-18T19:59:32.000Z | qwy68n | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone here with bipolar disorder? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy68n/anyone_here_with_bipolar_disorder/ |
throwaway988183445 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T19:59:09.000Z | qwy5yl | 4 | 2 | ADHD | upped XR dose, extreme withdrawal?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy5yl/upped_xr_dose_extreme_withdrawal/ |
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dumbgayhoe | Expectations:
- Can't focus
- Fidgety
- Organization struggles
- Time management struggles
- Physically hyper
- Talking a ton
- Forgetting everything
- Always late
- Got in trouble/acted out a lot as a kid
- Meds help reduce negative symptoms
My Experience
- Trouble focusing on things that aren't interesting in the moment
- Executive dysfunction at times
- Super creative
- Hyperfixations
- The most core fundumental part of who I am is that I'm very explorative and I have a much much heavier need for exploration than most people
- When I'm restricted/can't explore it feels like being tied up, locked in a closet and left there until I become a dissociating rabid animal (this is why i dropped out of highschool to pursue circus and nomadicism)
- TINY TOUCH HURTS NO NO NO NO NO NO NO (sensory issues)
- I love philosophy bc its just exploring what the world is and means and life and what
- Was publicly humiliated and had exploration taken away even more as a kid when I "acted out" (acting out to conservative teachers meant i stood up and walked in circles for a few minutes, I talked to someone about a current hyperfixation or I drew on my paper)
- Started self harming when I was only 10 due to feeling so stagnant and restricted and disconnected and like my body is filled with a million bees or my body is electrified from school
- Chaotic
- Addressing the pacing in the middle of class and a million bees/electrified thing; if i dont move or explore or go outside often enough it feels like my body and brain is aaaaaa like if too much stuff on the same circuit is running you know if can get damaged or start a fire (too many things is too much restriction, fire would be running away, anxiety attacks or burnout, and self harm would be the circuit breaker tripping)
- Makes it hard to read long rambling sentences while simultaneously making me write and speak in long rambling sentences
- Very weird fashion
- Am the coolest person I know
- Sexy (obv bc of the ADHD /j) | 2021-11-18T19:57:50.000Z | qwy4ye | 10 | 37 | ADHD | Saw someone post a comparison of what ppl told them adhd was vs their experiences so i thought id do the same thing it seems interesting and potentially useful | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy4ye/saw_someone_post_a_comparison_of_what_ppl_told/ |
atatidontregret | Sorry y'all, this one’s a rant. TL;DR –
\[M\]\[31\] here, first time posting, occasional lurker. Undiagnosed, suspect I’m ADHD-PI but could be something else. Somehow got an Adderall-XR prescription despite, uh... *not* being diagnosed (???) (unfair, I know). Don’t really like the stuff so far, but wondering if a) there’s something I should be doing to make it more effective; b) I’m enough of a candidate for ADHD to be bothering with this shit in the first place; c) if I *am* a reasonably likely candidate, how do I go about finding good help that’s actually affordable?
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Long story long, I’ve always struggled with a low-grade cocktail of depression, anxiety, and smothered anger, which has gotten notably worse in the past decade but seldom – if ever – seriously impedes my day-to-day functioning. I was one of those well-behaved, smart, conscientious kids who got good grades and many pats on the head, but then upon hitting adulthood realized he had no idea wtf to do with himself because his childhood “maturity” in fact shielded him from many hard knocks and other experiences that would have otherwise trained him for… i dunno… the rat race, or whatever?
Two of my younger brothers were diagnosed as kids, and then my mom was belatedly diagnosed a year or so ago. While I’m very different from my brothers, in many ways I’m the male version of my mom – often disorganized and forgetful, require 3-5 cups of diesel-fuel coffee to function most days (unlike her, I also crave nicotine and/or alcohol in the evenings), suffer from a near-constant sense of inadequacy, and always wish I had more (or, for that matter, *any*) time/energy to spare for artistic endeavors.
The difference is that I’m way more depressed about all that shit than she is. I have this recurring dream where I’m trying to walk somewhere, someplace totally mundane that shouldn’t be hard to get to, but it’s actually a huge ordeal because my legs aren’t working right – it’s like they’re dragging through thick mud even though the path before me is perfectly clear. And that’s a very apt metaphor for how I feel most days. I now know that such feelings are common with ADHD, but for the longest time I assumed it was simple depression.
Several years ago I brought this up to a GP who didn’t know me from Adam, and she promptly put me on 20mg of fluoxetine. It seemed to give me a mild boost early on, but any noticeable effects fizzled after a few months. But I’m still taking it because it seems (not that I’ve bothered to systematically test this) that my everyday-shitty becomes *extra-*shitty if I go more than a week without. In other words, the stuff seems to have just given me a dependence with no substantial benefits in return. Neat.
Anyway, upon getting her own diagnosis, my mom started on a low dose of methylphenidate and found it very helpful. She suggested that perhaps my problem was ADHD too, rather than depression, but I was unsure. Again, I was well-behaved and studious as a kid, and although I’ll get mood swings and random temper flares, I keep a tight lid on them. I’m known as a super chill guy because I hardly ever let other people see it when I’m angry or panicky, which doesn’t seem to fit with the “emotional dysregulation” I keep hearing about.
But my career struggles, financial spazziness, omnivorous interests and general commitment issues all made me think my mom probably *was* onto something. She suggested I try some of the extra methylphenidate she had lying around (lol wut?? Apparently her doctor (unlike many) wasn’t too squeamish about prescribing the stuff), and I took her up on it (is that considered really sketchy in this crowd? Or just kinda sketchy? Idk).
At first it seemed to have little effect. But then one day I caught myself feeling *good* – not high or anything, but just like my best self; upbeat, focused, productive – and remembered that I had taken the stuff earlier that day. I took it for maybe another week or so thereafter, and while it didn’t always seem to work, I noticed that when it *did* work it was like the proverbial light-switch flipping on. It was such a relief.
So then I was like, damn, maybe this really is ADHD. But how to know for sure? I didn’t feel up to the hassle of finding a psychiatrist and getting prescribed, especially since I was in the midst of *moving* to another state and getting *married* (my now-wife, thank God for her, is one big bright spot in this whole mess). But then I started seeing ads for Done, Cerebral, Ahead, etc, and while those telehealth startups strike me as too good to be true, I figured it was worth a try.
So I got myself an eval with a Done practitioner, some young hotshot who’d apparently just gotten his PMHNP as a side hustle (stalked him on the socials a bit and found that he’s also a… realtor, among other things?). I wasn’t impressed. The dude asked me like three questions (all of which seemed to erroneously presume that I’d *already been* *diagnosed)* and then wrote me a scrip for 20 mg of generic Adderall XR. Kthxbyeeee.
Then I wasn’t able to actually try the stuff for probably another 3-4 weeks because, as it turns out, getting hold of a controlled substance while you’re in the process of moving across state lines is a real bitch. Imagine that.
Anyway, that brings me to now. I’m several months into this prescription that I probably shouldn’t even have in the first place, and have been pretty frustrated with it the whole time… but I don’t have any better ideas atm.
If and when the stuff works, it mostly just feels like caffeine (or how caffeine *used* to feel, before I’d cranked my tolerance to the moon). So it’ll usually elevate my mood for a bit, which makes me more willing to do things… but that’s very different from improving my *focus* on them. Conversely, there were a few times early on when I’d take it and find myself being unusually focused or productive, even if I didn’t necessarily *feel* different.
Sometimes it just makes me anxious and irritable, or even drowsy, or has no effect at all. The one thing it does do pretty consistently is amp up my heart rate, so that’s not great. Any positive effects generally stick around for only an hour or so (lately it’s hilariously brief, like 20 minutes) and then I’ll feel like varying degrees of shit for the rest of the day. The “extended release” thing is mostly a joke, as far as I can tell. But every once in a while, just to keep me on my toes, I’ll have a genuine good day and be unable to pin down the reason(s) for it.
I’ve heard enough about other people’s experience with psychiatric meds to know that, sadly, this kind of frustration and confusion is all too common. And again, *I don’t even know if I should be on this shit in the first place!* All I know is that **I’m really sick of feeling like my head is full of sand all the time, and like I’ll never be able to do the things I want to do because I barely have enough strength for the things I** ***have*** **to do.** Even when I’m on fucking amphetamines, apparently.
So basically… any generic encouragement or input is appreciated. But if you’ve taken the time to read this far, you might also be able to offer input on the questions I put in the TL;DR paragraph above. Either way, thanks and blessings <3 | 2021-11-18T19:55:17.000Z | qwy30y | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Somehow got prescribed without a diagnosis. Ugh. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy30y/somehow_got_prescribed_without_a_diagnosis_ugh/ |
leomaldur | I'm pretty much bored out of my mind like 70% of the time and when I try to think of something to do... Then all of the things that come to mind are just as boring as just scrolling reddit or watching instagram reels so might as well keep doing that.
Sometimes I find something that I'm super interested in but after two weeks I get super bored by that activity and just find it tedious.
Sometimes I am able to muster up the willpower to just get out and hop on my bike or do anything besides just nothing and then the cycling is just a little more stimulating than doing nothing but I'm still pretty bored.
It's like the only time I'm not bored out of my mind is if I'm doing something adrenaline filled or when something negative happens and I have to deal with it. Last week my electric scooter got stolen and I had to put on my private investigator hat and track down the thief which I was able to do and eventually I actually got my scooter back! Man that was the most interesting day in a whiiile though, almost felt like thanking the thief!!! | 2021-11-18T19:53:56.000Z | qwy1zn | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How to you deal with the monotony and constant boredom? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy1zn/how_to_you_deal_with_the_monotony_and_constant/ |
mtblastin | [removed] | 2021-11-18T19:53:28.000Z | qwy1m0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Newly diagnosed and medication is not helping | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy1m0/newly_diagnosed_and_medication_is_not_helping/ |
Cold_Ad406 | So I have been on Dex 10 ER 2-3x a day for about a week. At first I felt good and stimulated and focus was there. I haven’t slept to well though but last night I slept good for 7 hours. Now here is the problem. I woke up this morning I took my usual dose and it made me very tired. I took my afternoon dose about 4 hours after the morning dose and it’s just made me even more sleepy. Wtf is going on here. Could it be because my dopamine is high now. I never had this effect when I used to be on Adderall a few years ago. Lol. Do you think I am over medicating or under medicating? Do I feel this way because I had a lack of sleep this past week? | 2021-11-18T19:53:04.000Z | qwy1az | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I am on Dexedrine 10mg ER. I have a question. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwy1az/i_am_on_dexedrine_10mg_er_i_have_a_question/ |
ExercuteOrder66 | Was booked on for an appointment in April next year, there’s been some cancellations and apparently I can be seen as early as December. It’s suddenly so much more real, and I’m scared and don’t know what I’m meant to say or do or act? If I control my hyperactivity will it screw me over? Do I let loose? Try to mask or not? I’m frightened | 2021-11-18T19:45:27.000Z | qwxvf7 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Users of psychiatryUK any tips for video assessment? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxvf7/users_of_psychiatryuk_any_tips_for_video/ |
moongate12 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T19:41:03.000Z | qwxs0p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think I lost my passion for art | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxs0p/i_think_i_lost_my_passion_for_art/ |
merganzer | Hey all. I was diagnosed a couple of months ago, been on Adderall instant-release for 3 weeks. At the moment, I take 15 mg in the morning and 7.5 mg after lunch. I go back for a follow-up in a week and a half and I am considering asking my doctor if I can try the extended-release version instead.
I generally have brisk, productive days on meds and that's a good thing. I haven't had a big problem with sleep, which was a huge relief for me, although my appetite is very severely affected (I have lost ten pounds in the last three weeks).
I find the intense peak a little discombobulating (there's like a 20 minute period every morning where I love everybody and want to talk to them and it's not really conducive to a normal workday) and I don't like the crash at the end of the day either. Wondering if the XR would be smoother and more consistent.
What has been your experience with these? | 2021-11-18T19:40:18.000Z | qwxrh3 | 15 | 8 | ADHD | People who have taken both - Adderall XR vs. IR? How do you know which is best for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxrh3/people_who_have_taken_both_adderall_xr_vs_ir_how/ |
tinyzillabitchslap | [removed] | 2021-11-18T19:40:16.000Z | qwxrgk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are the reasons you would want to disclose or not disclose ADHD as a disability with HR at your work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxrgk/what_are_the_reasons_you_would_want_to_disclose/ |
ADDitude_ | I'm diagnosed with inattentive ADHD and have been on equasym ( similar to ritalin) and concerta up to now for around 2 years. I'm 22 years old, was diagnosed when I was like 16.
I'm finding thay concerta hasn't worked and induces migraines, the same has been with equasym and both seem to not really improve my focus 90% of the time and just make me sleepy.
I wanna ask my doctor if I could try vyvanse, we have a fairly solid relationship, I have no history of substance abuse so I was thinking it might be ok to ask if I can try vyvanse.
But I don't know if this is like frowned upon or not, has anyone here asked their doc if they can try "x" medication before? Could you share you're experience? Thanks! | 2021-11-18T19:37:29.000Z | qwxp7x | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Can I ask my doctor if I can try out a different//stronger medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxp7x/can_i_ask_my_doctor_if_i_can_try_out_a/ |
mm-2412 | [removed] | 2021-11-18T19:35:54.000Z | qwxnzk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for a body double! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/qwxnzk/looking_for_a_body_double/ |
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