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GovernmentDramatic88 | When I was 19 I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, though I didn’t start taking medication until I was 26. I’m now 33 and I do fairly well on a mood stabilizer, but I continue to have a lot of the crossover symptoms with ADHD. Like I’m still impulsive and restless and I’ll have periods of hyperfocus and I’m always sp... | 2021-12-18T09:29:20.000Z | rj3xiu | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I think I was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3xiu/i_think_i_was_misdiagnosed_with_bipolar_disorder/ |
robbiexstark | Does anyone else with ADHD struggle with the idea that they aren’t infinite? If I could do something as fast as I gain an interest for it, I’d live 100 lives. I feel like ADHD makes you look for the next interesting thing constantly and then there’s 5 things I come across in a day that I could make an entire life out o... | 2021-12-18T09:26:06.000Z | rj3w0y | 144 | 1,034 | ADHD | The struggle of not being infinite? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3w0y/the_struggle_of_not_being_infinite/ |
George_1000 |
I was diagnosed with ADHD in 4th grade (9th now) and have always had sensory issues with my ADHD. Theres a bunch of things, but tags on shirts, stitching and itchy material in clothes, and being wet/wet hair especially bother me. Taking tags off shirts and being picky with clothes is… manageable, but ive always had ... | 2021-12-18T09:17:39.000Z | rj3rqs | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Showering and sensory processing with ADHD? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3rqs/showering_and_sensory_processing_with_adhd/ |
purpleand20 | I found out about me having ADHD during my final year of college and was medicated shortly after. My grades went from the first 5-6 letters if the alphabet to A's and B's. For the first time, I realized that I wasn't dumb and it made all the difference.
Instead of going to a top 5 university in my state, I ended up go... | 2021-12-18T09:17:32.000Z | rj3rp5 | 8 | 25 | ADHD | Sometimes I wonder how life would've been for me had I been diagnosed and treated at a younger age... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3rp5/sometimes_i_wonder_how_life_wouldve_been_for_me/ |
bobzburgerzlu | I’m 21, graduated highschool like 3-4 years ago now.
I was in smaller classes and always always struggled ever since middle school. I would never pay attention cause I didn’t care, I was a horrible test taker and everything else basically.
I was tested several times for learning disabilities so how come they never... | 2021-12-18T09:16:15.000Z | rj3r4d | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I’m kind of upset that I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD in school. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3r4d/im_kind_of_upset_that_i_wasnt_diagnosed_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-18T09:15:08.000Z | rj3qlb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone ever wonder how life would've been for them had they gotten diagnosed earlier? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3qlb/does_anyone_ever_wonder_how_life_wouldve_been_for/ |
nnaoam | EDIT: tysm to everyone giving advice but I'm mostly just ranting about being confused about when we decided velcro shoes are for kids haha, I use laces and I'm mostly used to undoing them now and I even found slip-ons that kind of work when my back is okay so I'm good in terms of shoe ideas personally
Except for the p... | 2021-12-18T09:12:47.000Z | rj3pef | 66 | 52 | ADHD | Velcro shoes for adults should be a thing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3pef/velcro_shoes_for_adults_should_be_a_thing/ |
bobzburgerzlu | [removed] | 2021-12-18T09:11:00.000Z | rj3ofj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else just stay up late/all night sometimes because it’s when your most productive or you just want to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3ofj/anyone_else_just_stay_up_lateall_night_sometimes/ |
amanda_135 | Everytime I eat yoghurt on my meds they are not as effective but it’s one of the only things I can stomach sometimes. Is there a link between dairy products/lactic acid and the effectiveness of meds? Anyone have any studies?
And any substitutes for yoghurt for an afternoon snack/lunch that won’t effect my meds? | 2021-12-18T09:02:38.000Z | rj3kco | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone experienced less effectiveness from ADHD meds after eating dairy products like yoghurt? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3kco/anyone_experienced_less_effectiveness_from_adhd/ |
Gfuel_Injections | (My) ADHD is:
always playing a game of hide and seek with your keys/wallet/phone/papers/tools/shoes/(anything that has the possibility of being covered by something else)
the all consuming dread you feel when your break's almost over
having the concentration of a 5 year old surrounded by shiny things and bub... | 2021-12-18T08:59:53.000Z | rj3ild | 1 | 6 | ADHD | "AdHd DoEsNt SeEm ThAt BaD" (Rant) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3ild/adhd_doesnt_seem_that_bad_rant/ |
clairegordon | The title kinda says it all. I feel like I’ve tried every tip I can think of and nothing is working. I really need to start working out regularly, I was diagnosed with hypertension this year and it is only under control when I exercise at least 5 days a week. Which seems simple enough but I just can’t get myself to go.... | 2021-12-18T08:55:38.000Z | rj3gon | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How to actually stick to a new habit. I feel like I’ve tried everything. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj3gon/how_to_actually_stick_to_a_new_habit_i_feel_like/ |
jema810 | Normally, I get up for work at 4:45 am so I try to go to bed around 10 pm. As it often happens, I stayed up too late (12 am), but just figured I’d be a little tired during the day, nbd. Anyways, I woke up and thought the clock said 4:45 am, so I took my meds (including my Vyvanse), then immediately realized my alarm ha... | 2021-12-18T08:34:32.000Z | rj36im | 1 | 7 | ADHD | I feel like such an idiot! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj36im/i_feel_like_such_an_idiot/ |
PM_UR_BIAS | I went out with my friend yesterday and my symptoms were *bad* but she didn’t care at all
The text I just sent to her, who I love so much:
“*name* I’m really really really grateful for you
I know we were joking about me being deranged yesterday—and don’t get me wrong I definitely was—but I genuinely don’t need to hide... | 2021-12-18T08:29:24.000Z | rj33tc | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Thanking my friend for not needing to mask around her | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj33tc/thanking_my_friend_for_not_needing_to_mask_around/ |
Flamingo1528 | Strength training helps me immensely but I realized I need cardio too for my ADHD. Walking at least 10k steps helps me so much for reducing rumination and helping focus but it takes so long. Any fast quick cardio I can do to help ADHD everyday?
Currently cant take adderall bc its giving me migraines so I need natural ... | 2021-12-18T08:24:09.000Z | rj31g0 | 21 | 3 | ADHD | Whats a good exercise routine for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj31g0/whats_a_good_exercise_routine_for_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T08:21:46.000Z | rj308w | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone having/had troubles with diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj308w/anyone_havinghad_troubles_with_diagnosis/ |
Pysedion | Hello. I was diagnosed ADHD when i was 12 been takling equasym (methylphenidat) until i was 25 years old. I stopped medicin Beacuse i somehow ended up with bad vision, been to All doctors Brian scan. Ended up finding out i had VSS visual snow.
I stopped My medicin Beacuse it made me verry sad and I would try anything t... | 2021-12-18T08:15:02.000Z | rj2wpw | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Blurred vison after New meds | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj2wpw/blurred_vison_after_new_meds/ |
Guzwat | So recently I’ve being thinking about what job I want when I’m older and I decided I want to be a doctor but I feel like it’s way too hard with adhd because you need great grades and even when you get in you need to work extremely hard.
But then again it seems like a great job for someone with ADHD because of the hig... | 2021-12-18T08:00:35.000Z | rj2p2j | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Is being a Doctor/surgeon a good job for someone with ADHD? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj2p2j/is_being_a_doctorsurgeon_a_good_job_for_someone/ |
dhoae | Awhile ago I made a post saying I was worried about taking this grad level course, then I made an update after the first exam saying I for an 86%. I also got an 86% on the second one and an 88% for the class. I forgot one paper and could have done much better on the exams with even just a few more hours of studying so ... | 2021-12-18T07:56:18.000Z | rj2mq6 | 6 | 21 | ADHD | I passed by molecular virology class! | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj2mq6/i_passed_by_molecular_virology_class/ |
AutoModerator | Feel free to discuss your new diagnosis here! | 2021-12-18T07:36:14.000Z | rj2cgy | 16 | 3 | ADHD | "I Just Got Diagnosed!" Weekly Thread | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj2cgy/i_just_got_diagnosed_weekly_thread/ |
Mudmustard | Do y’all just always feel like you’re missing important pieces of information in social settings? Like you’re so stuck in your head that you aren’t always perceiving information correctly and tend to misunderstand situations and respond incorrectly? I do this to a degree where I feel like I must be seriously dumb. Just... | 2021-12-18T07:32:26.000Z | rj2aiv | 2 | 4 | ADHD | How un socially perceptive are you and how do you cope? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj2aiv/how_un_socially_perceptive_are_you_and_how_do_you/ |
holymoontos | So, my sister is having a really hard time right now regarding her professors and what might be discrimination case (or if not, just a case of two shitty professors that don't care about disabled students struggles), and I don't know, I just want to see if anyone has any experience, advice, and/or insights on this fru... | 2021-12-18T07:29:56.000Z | rj291y | 7 | 3 | ADHD | What to do about professors that refuse to accommodate a student with ADHD's needs, when the university's policy is nebulous? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj291y/what_to_do_about_professors_that_refuse_to/ |
Curiosity192 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T07:24:53.000Z | rj26mw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What made you decide to get tested for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj26mw/what_made_you_decide_to_get_tested_for_adhd/ |
Curiosity192 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T07:20:06.000Z | rj242z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What made you decide to get tested for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj242z/what_made_you_decide_to_get_tested_for_adhd/ |
airaflof | My partner and I both have adhd which is both a blessing and a curse.
We both understand each others struggles, but we also both *CAN’T* put our laundry away once it’s clean. This results in clean laundry piling on our bed until it falls off the bed and becomes “dirty laundry” again, creating a vicious, and frustrati... | 2021-12-18T07:18:24.000Z | rj238a | 50 | 49 | ADHD | Tips for forcing yourself to put away laundry? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj238a/tips_for_forcing_yourself_to_put_away_laundry/ |
Due_Contribution7911 | Hi everyone,
I’ve been unsure for days whether to post this or not. But I’ll give it a shot.
So I’m a college student, recently (around August this year) being diagnosed with ADHD and am on medication. I’m currently struggling with writing my essays for my english class. I have 3 essays due on Tuesday, with other fina... | 2021-12-18T07:01:53.000Z | rj1udh | 7 | 5 | ADHD | I have 3 essays due on this Tuesday. I can’t get myself to actually work. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1udh/i_have_3_essays_due_on_this_tuesday_i_cant_get/ |
MaverickTee |
The title says it all. I'm married to a Narcissist and leaving is currently not an option, so please try not to suggest that (at least, for now).
Any form of relationship with a Narc is really exhausting, even more as an ADHDer, especially that my diagnosis is only a few months old and I'm just starting to accept i... | 2021-12-18T06:49:23.000Z | rj1nne | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How to defeat my Narcissist forever | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1nne/how_to_defeat_my_narcissist_forever/ |
poor_charlie_bucket | Just to clarify: We’re both adults. He’s aware that I have ADHD but beyond that, we don’t discuss much about it, including symptoms or how it affects us, etc. he just knows I take medication for it and he doesn’t. He told me he thinks his is worse than mine, in a competitive sort of way, and I irritatingly responded ba... | 2021-12-18T06:49:01.000Z | rj1ngj | 58 | 122 | ADHD | Just got annoyed with my cousin because he told me, “I think my ADHD is worse than yours.” | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1ngj/just_got_annoyed_with_my_cousin_because_he_told/ |
QuietAcorn | I’ve been getting a lot of targeted ads for cerebral for adhd diagnosis and medication. Has anyone tried using cerebral? What was your experience? How did it compare to BetterHelp/talk space? Is it a good platform for someone who is like 90% they have adhd but is incredibly anxious about talking about it? | 2021-12-18T06:47:52.000Z | rj1mua | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Anyone tried cerebral? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1mua/anyone_tried_cerebral/ |
beffersies | [removed] | 2021-12-18T06:46:10.000Z | rj1m0w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else have to check the weather app *at least* 16 times before you finally remember what the weather is going to be lol | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1m0w/anyone_else_have_to_check_the_weather_app_at/ |
EpicDrewSon | I am currently 15 in high school, diagnosed (more inactive than active, but experience both sides) 3-4 years ago with a very high IQ, as that seems to be frequent, especially as I was a kid that knew way too much about everything. Recently I have been medicated (Adderall after Concerta did absolutely nothing) and the ... | 2021-12-18T06:45:32.000Z | rj1lp3 | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Does ADHD change with age? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1lp3/does_adhd_change_with_age/ |
Unlucky_Actuator5612 | So I’ve recently noticed something my daughter does I think it’s either because of a transition or over stimulation.? Sometimes it’s after school and sometimes when she comes home from being at her dads house for a few days. She leans over a tall stool so her head is hanging upside down and her legs are hanging down th... | 2021-12-18T06:42:31.000Z | rj1k2r | 33 | 20 | ADHD | Coping mechanism in child. Why is she doing this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1k2r/coping_mechanism_in_child_why_is_she_doing_this/ |
seaiscalling | Hi, I’ve been quietly reading here for a bit. Today I had my first appointment for a diagnosis and I’m worried.
About me: I’m nearly 28 afab and in psychiatric & psychological treatment for a while now. I have several diagnoses already, among them BPD. This year I learned that BPD is often misdiagnosed in afab people... | 2021-12-18T06:40:08.000Z | rj1in8 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Anxious about how my first diagnostic appointment went | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1in8/anxious_about_how_my_first_diagnostic_appointment/ |
UCSCAnonymousSlug | Hello everyone. I have been having a bad year. My partner broke up with my 3 months ago & my housing for school caught on fire (unrelated) a week after. I have noticed myself with a lot of anxiety. It could be from the trauma of the break up and the fire that I feel differently and not like myself but I was wondering i... | 2021-12-18T06:29:40.000Z | rj1cqi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vent/Rant (advice needed) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1cqi/ventrant_advice_needed/ |
ace-eijun | [removed] | 2021-12-18T06:18:31.000Z | rj16i0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I've finally been diagnosed! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj16i0/ive_finally_been_diagnosed/ |
Searth0425 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T06:12:35.000Z | rj1360 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The laundry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj1360/the_laundry/ |
Uuuuuuuuummmmmmm | Hi everyone! Just recently I did an ADHD test & the psychologist who told me my results said I don’t have ADHD, but that I have ADHD-like behavior probably because of (complex)trauma/attachment issues. Do any of you know what this means and how trauma can result in such likewise behavior ? Any information is appreciste... | 2021-12-18T06:03:16.000Z | rj0xs3 | 28 | 29 | ADHD | Why can trauma result in ADHD-like behavior but not necessarily ADHD itself? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0xs3/why_can_trauma_result_in_adhdlike_behavior_but/ |
Remarkable_Mix_6655 | Hi all!!
I was officially diagnosed with ADHD 3 days ago, for years I have struggled with every aspect of adhd, the constant thoughts, lack of focus, Incomplete tasks, interrupting people just to get my point across before my brain moves on to the next. I’m so happy to finally be Able to get help for something I though... | 2021-12-18T05:54:03.000Z | rj0s95 | 18 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall XR 10mg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0s95/adderall_xr_10mg/ |
gooniesrgood | I was diagnosed with ADD years ago and i’m sure i’ve always had it but I don’t take medication regularly (even though I should) due to side effects. I have been getting by unproductive and scatterbrained for years and years and i’m 27 now. Couldn’t finish college. Bullshit my way through every job i’ve ever had. I’ve b... | 2021-12-18T05:52:02.000Z | rj0r0q | 6 | 8 | ADHD | Inability to shop like a “normal” person - Shopping for literally anything is an extremely stressful traumatic experience—PLS help me cope! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0r0q/inability_to_shop_like_a_normal_person_shopping/ |
dochudsonmotors | [removed] | 2021-12-18T05:51:14.000Z | rj0qkj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | how to leave my chair? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0qkj/how_to_leave_my_chair/ |
TheBlueOx | This might sound like a weird post but adderall dampens the parts of myself that cause me a lot of pain, and I don't like that.
I don't do a great job feeling my emotions so one of the benefits of my adhd is that the negative emotions are so prevalent and I have access to them. I like that because I've been doing a t... | 2021-12-18T05:48:28.000Z | rj0oz8 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Adderall makes it harder to feel all of the negative emotions that cause me pain. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0oz8/adderall_makes_it_harder_to_feel_all_of_the/ |
_jm11 | Hi! I (20F) was recently diagnosed and today I started meds for the first time, 30mg vyvanse. I took it around 9am this morning with a couple pieces of toast, expecting it to take around 1-2 hours to kick in, but by 11am I still felt nothing. I noticed my heart rate was high (\~100bpm) around 1:30pm, after that I got a... | 2021-12-18T05:40:21.000Z | rj0k3g | 3 | 2 | ADHD | First day on vyvanse, nothing changed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0k3g/first_day_on_vyvanse_nothing_changed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T05:39:02.000Z | rj0jar | 47 | 0 | ADHD | Why are you all so weird ( not in a rude way) | 0.36 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0jar/why_are_you_all_so_weird_not_in_a_rude_way/ |
notforthisworld0101 | Im an undiagnosed female who is currently waiting to see a psychiatrist. Out of curiosity, I read my school report cards and realised the overall theme was I was a good student but needed to pay more attention. Multiple teachers said I was distracted quite easily and needed to focus in class.
Based in their comments,... | 2021-12-18T05:35:45.000Z | rj0hew | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I read my old school report cards | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0hew/i_read_my_old_school_report_cards/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-18T05:32:40.000Z | rj0fh1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dear all, Please click on this post. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0fh1/dear_all_please_click_on_this_post/ |
murphy2414 | Today was officially the last day of my semester. After taking my last uni final this evening I had this thought that I absolutely cannot get out of my head.
I was diagnosed Dec 2020, which in and of itself was validating as heck. I didn't even think about the possibility of me having adhd until one of my professors ... | 2021-12-18T05:27:36.000Z | rj0cd6 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Imposter syndrome - courtesy of adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0cd6/imposter_syndrome_courtesy_of_adhd/ |
Oddjelly_afterhours | I take a couple of antidepressants 1x a day and adderall 4x a day. (I’m prescribed 2x but I break them in half and do 1/2 a pill 4x instead.) I also work nights 5-6 nights a week. I mostly sleep 7/8a - 2/3p, except for when that catches up and I sleep for almost 24 hours.
I would *like* to take my antidepressants at ... | 2021-12-18T05:25:41.000Z | rj0bc7 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Help remembering meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0bc7/help_remembering_meds/ |
nervouscat | Recently was prescribed dexedrine and tried to quietly take one before my final exam today while with a couple friends.
An acquaintance (I've only met them in person 3-4 times before exams) asked what the medication was, and after they asked what it was for, I said adhd.
Their response was "oh but you dont seem like ... | 2021-12-18T05:24:07.000Z | rj0afy | 2 | 1 | ADHD | adhd invalidated by acquaintances? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0afy/adhd_invalidated_by_acquaintances/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T05:23:32.000Z | rj0a26 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I don’t know what is going on with me and I can’t seem to sort myself out to a sense of normality again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj0a26/i_dont_know_what_is_going_on_with_me_and_i_cant/ |
rustyhalo456 | I live in Australia and I am 16(m), I am looking for a good ergonomic / gaming chair to use. My budget is about $600AU and would prefer if I could purchase it physically in a store. One of the main things I want is for it to be comfortable for using for long periods of time as while I don't use it much, when I do use i... | 2021-12-18T05:23:06.000Z | rj09st | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Wgat Gaming/ergonomic chairs are good for gaming with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj09st/wgat_gamingergonomic_chairs_are_good_for_gaming/ |
Merchenko | While reading longer comments on Reddit I found my focus drifting into other thoughts while still reading out loud in my head. It reminded me of being undiagnosed in school reading the same paragraph 6-7 times before I actually heard the whole thing. I realized something I do now, to keep my focus on what I am reading.... | 2021-12-18T05:22:15.000Z | rj09ai | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Reddit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj09ai/adhd_and_reddit/ |
StarsEatMyCrown | Just wondering. I made an appointment with my doctor on Monday (that I'm nervous about, I'm anxious that he won't take me seriously). I'm hoping that he can refer me out and get the ball rolling.
But from what I'm hearing, it can take years to be diagnosed. Is this true? I'm already old af, and I'm pretty sure I have... | 2021-12-18T05:19:25.000Z | rj07kk | 12 | 3 | ADHD | How long did it take for you to be diagnosed with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj07kk/how_long_did_it_take_for_you_to_be_diagnosed_with/ |
kampala-brooklyn | I’m so mad at myself! I planned and planned to get this paper in and instead spent sooo much time doing extra and extra and extra research and having to do more and more secondary sources. It was compulsive! To the point that I had so much stuff that I couldn’t feasibly get it into a 12 page paper or even make a cohere... | 2021-12-18T05:14:43.000Z | rj04u1 | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Just missed a deadline for finals | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj04u1/just_missed_a_deadline_for_finals/ |
zloganrox08 | Recently learning that i have adhd, and the only symptom i was a little unsure of was rejection sensitivity. I've always thought i was pretty good at dealing with rejection and not having issues with it.
Tonight i learned what rejection sensitivity is and that i absolutely do have it. Was very excited to hang out wit... | 2021-12-18T05:08:21.000Z | rj00vq | 2 | 2 | ADHD | The only symptom i thought i didn't have | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rj00vq/the_only_symptom_i_thought_i_didnt_have/ |
Chillisa98 | Has anyone else experienced a sorta daydream tunnel on their commute before? I've moved a lot and taken busses, trains, and most recently driven to work. Every time I'm getting used to a new route I notice that after a few times taking that route I'll "wake up" mid way and suddenly feel disoriented and worried cause I ... | 2021-12-18T05:05:27.000Z | rizz5s | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Daydream Tunnel | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizz5s/daydream_tunnel/ |
AutoModerator | Just started meds? Talk about it here. Please remember that we don't allow asking for or giving medical advice. | 2021-12-18T05:00:15.000Z | rizvfi | 46 | 5 | ADHD | Weekly "I'm new to meds!" Thread | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizvfi/weekly_im_new_to_meds_thread/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T04:55:42.000Z | rizso7 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Gaining weight with ADHD, ADHD meds, and appetite | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizso7/gaining_weight_with_adhd_adhd_meds_and_appetite/ |
Such_Past_9917 | so i (22f) am pretty sure i’ve been struggling with adhd all my life but my mom was never willing to look into and hates the idea of medication but i’ve moved out and i’m own my own insurance now! one of the first things i did was find a psychiatry office nearby that specialized in adult adhd. i found one that speciali... | 2021-12-18T04:52:26.000Z | rizqly | 4 | 1 | ADHD | should i still see this psychiatrist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizqly/should_i_still_see_this_psychiatrist/ |
wildfire155 | Like I need hyperactivity-proof chapstick because I spend HOURS a day just zoning out and ripping my lips apart, and if I could find the right chapstick that actually keeps my lips from peeling, that would be extremely helpful. Or do you guys have any planners you like? Products that help you stay organized, focused, e... | 2021-12-18T04:41:10.000Z | rizjt9 | 758 | 892 | ADHD | Ok this question is WAY overdue: what are your best adhd-hack products that you use?? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizjt9/ok_this_question_is_way_overdue_what_are_your/ |
Meebeam | Just a concern: My daughter just started on Methylphenidate. Just 10mg non XR. She’s only 10. I come from a long line of ADHDers and am diagnosed and medicated myself. I guess my question is, are there any studies or people on here with experience on long term brain developmental changes in children who are medicated w... | 2021-12-18T04:39:00.000Z | rizikr | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Long Term Brain Developmental Changes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizikr/long_term_brain_developmental_changes/ |
mednerd02 | (f17), I was just diagnosed with adhd (a mix but mainly inattentive) and was prescribed 18mg Concerta, she told me to go back in 3-4 weeks for a follow up. I have really bad imposter syndrome and i constantly tell myself im faking this or that or im being overdramatic and it doesn’t help that my parents constantly inva... | 2021-12-18T04:29:59.000Z | rizd1d | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Anxiety towards starting Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizd1d/anxiety_towards_starting_concerta/ |
tarawrashley | "Please remember,
Grades don't measure your intelligence. They measure how you scored on an examination.
If you do badly on an exam, you are just a person who did badly on an exam.
Exams are not a matter of life or death. Even a low score on an important exam is not the end of the world. It usually means only a del... | 2021-12-18T04:29:10.000Z | rizckg | 19 | 160 | ADHD | I have a law exam tomorrow & ofc I've left studying till almost last minute. My professor left us a little "pep-talk" at the end of the Exam Review Slides that I think we could all benefit from hearing: | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rizckg/i_have_a_law_exam_tomorrow_ofc_ive_left_studying/ |
HelloKamesan | As spoken by my otherwise lovely wife after giving me a laundry list of the symptoms that I occasionally cite as something she sometimes experiences... Yeah, I know, "everybody's a little ADHD sometimes..."
I know where she's coming from. Me being diagnosed and medicated just happened last year in our 16-year (19-ye... | 2021-12-18T04:24:27.000Z | riz9v0 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Why Can't You Just Say That It's Your Unique Personality...? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riz9v0/why_cant_you_just_say_that_its_your_unique/ |
dorfmcpumpkin | im so fucking sick of just feeling like im about to fly off the fucking handle any time anything goes wrong. today one of the spark plugs in my car went as I was on my way to the city for a nice day out. i wasn't in the best mindset and it completely flipped me.
in that moment all I wanted to do was boot a fucking... | 2021-12-18T04:00:12.000Z | riyudp | 3 | 9 | ADHD | adhd and mood swings | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyudp/adhd_and_mood_swings/ |
Putrid-Government-15 | Hey there!
So I’m a 24 year old Latino immigrant bio student, now living in Florida. I was just diagnosed about 6 months ago and I honestly always knew that I was different somehow, both in Venezuela and here in the US.
My dad is an interesting character though. I know it isn’t entirely his fault, as the society ther... | 2021-12-18T03:59:52.000Z | riyu5l | 3 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and dark cognitive distortions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyu5l/adhd_and_dark_cognitive_distortions/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-18T03:55:10.000Z | riyr94 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does appetite loss happen day 1 on Straterra? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyr94/does_appetite_loss_happen_day_1_on_straterra/ |
BreakHelpful7620 | I was gaming with some classmates today and i managed to score a late minute winner. I put my mic down, jumped of my chair and started being very excited. Unfortunately when i put my mic back on everyone were saying how i was a loud weirdo etc and asking who invited me. I have this problem for a long time where i am un... | 2021-12-18T03:51:36.000Z | riyoxo | 8 | 10 | ADHD | How can i stop being loud when excited and stop stuttering #ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyoxo/how_can_i_stop_being_loud_when_excited_and_stop/ |
Altruistic-Figure356 | So, my doctor recently told me to start taking a 10mg booster dose around noon. To help with my crash after 5 to 8 hours. My job sometimes calls for long hour days and I have a semiflexable schedule, ie work from 8am to 11am break until 1pm or 2pm and work until 6pm. I've noticed that I'm focus from my morning dose un... | 2021-12-18T03:50:45.000Z | riyodj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Over medicated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyodj/over_medicated/ |
dreamingofhogwarts | I'm a 20 year old female university student and around this time in the semester I always feel like I'm hanging onto a thread.
When exams are more spaced out and I can focus on only studying for one at a time and have enough time to not feel anxious, I do relatively well - however, when I have back to back exams like ... | 2021-12-18T03:48:07.000Z | riymqa | 5 | 33 | ADHD | My procrastination has completely ruined my circadian rhythm. I feel physically sick. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riymqa/my_procrastination_has_completely_ruined_my/ |
cbpa07 | Hello all!
I’m a 24 year old that is feeling very concerned since I’ve noticed that my long term memory is borderline nonexistent (almost like I don’t remember my life)
For a background, I’m a fit guy,l that drinks 3x a week and smokes once a week.
I’m curious if adhd makes an impact on long-term memory? Like my fr... | 2021-12-18T03:42:54.000Z | riyji3 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Memory issues and adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyji3/memory_issues_and_adhd/ |
Due-Ice-761 | It started off with me accidentally posting a little too spicy of a slightly nsfw meme in a discord server I’m in a *lot* and have formed friendships in and the mods decided it was too much and they took it down, but then proceeded to be shady and snide about in chat and pretty much hinted to them talking shit about it... | 2021-12-18T03:40:31.000Z | riyi04 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | RSD killing me, it’s been triggered 3 times tonight. Currently crying on the bathroom floor. | 0.4 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyi04/rsd_killing_me_its_been_triggered_3_times_tonight/ |
Aaronm121 | Currently waiting on a psychiatric diagnosis after being referred by a psychologist who said he’s 100% sure I have ADHD-Pi. I’m quite excited by the whole thing but it also seems sooo far away as I can’t get an appointment until the end of January. I’d love to hear some before and after medication stories that encapsul... | 2021-12-18T03:39:08.000Z | riyh34 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Before and after meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyh34/before_and_after_meds/ |
Smiley-5 | The title says it all!!! Im so frustrated with myself all the time dealing with this😭😭 Im very hyperactive when making conversations to people especially my coworkers I wanna talk to them properly without jumping from topic to topic but I cant help it my brain goes from one thing to another. Idk how to fix this prope... | 2021-12-18T03:39:03.000Z | riyh1i | 3 | 9 | ADHD | I HATE HOW I CANT COMMUNICATE PROPERLY | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyh1i/i_hate_how_i_cant_communicate_properly/ |
ThrowawayStepMomma | My partner and I were together for four years. I was diagnosed as ADHD inattentive at the age of 20, and have undergone therapy for years as well as medication. My partner recently got diagnosed this year at the age of 47. Prior to this last three months we have been going strong and working towards a future together. ... | 2021-12-18T03:37:31.000Z | riyg58 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Untreated ADHD is ruining my 4 year relationship, how do I salvage this? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyg58/untreated_adhd_is_ruining_my_4_year_relationship/ |
yogurteian | I hate doing it and I dread it. Doing quick math in my head sucks ass even when its just with picking the right coins. I've gotten yelled at so much over it cuz I need to take time with it and can't just do it in 2 seconds like everyone else. Its gotten better but there's definitely times where I find it very difficult... | 2021-12-18T03:33:49.000Z | riydse | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Counting change as a cashier | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riydse/counting_change_as_a_cashier/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-18T03:29:20.000Z | riyat6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it possible adderall is still in my system? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riyat6/is_it_possible_adderall_is_still_in_my_system/ |
everhopeful0618 | I'm 45 year old woman (NZ) and have just been diagnosed. Started taking ritalin 3 days ago. Day 1 and 2 I took 5mg in morning and lunchtime. Today 10mgs each time. Day 1 I felt a weird mix of anxiety and calmness but feel quite conscious of myself. Like I don't fully trust myself in conversation. My head definitely fe... | 2021-12-18T03:24:47.000Z | riy81z | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Initial experience of ritalin ... looking for other people's experiences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy81z/initial_experience_of_ritalin_looking_for_other/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T03:22:07.000Z | riy68i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall xr and Ir m9xed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy68i/adderall_xr_and_ir_m9xed/ |
mednerd02 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T03:20:32.000Z | riy56v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | newly diagnosed and it doesn’t feel real. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy56v/newly_diagnosed_and_it_doesnt_feel_real/ |
thequantumlady | Been married for several years and my husband recently got diagnosed with ADD a few months ago.
**Context**
To tell a bit about myself for context, I am fairly high-functioning with bipolar 2 so I'm not unfamiliar with mental health issues myself, as I had much worse depression in the last 10 years of my schooling. S... | 2021-12-18T03:18:26.000Z | riy3v5 | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Not sure how to cope with my husband's ADD | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy3v5/not_sure_how_to_cope_with_my_husbands_add/ |
ShyPurple123 | so I (14ftm) have recently found myself having a maybe crush on another kid in my grade (15m). Id consider us closer to acquaintances then friends, but ive known him since 6th grade. We rarely talk outside of drama club after school, but ive found myself thinking about him more and wanting to talk to him more. some of ... | 2021-12-18T03:15:37.000Z | riy23a | 2 | 1 | ADHD | crush or hyperfixation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy23a/crush_or_hyperfixation/ |
titty_mclitty | [removed] | 2021-12-18T03:14:44.000Z | riy1gk | 0 | 1 | ADHD | RSD acting up, it’s been triggered 3 times tonight. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy1gk/rsd_acting_up_its_been_triggered_3_times_tonight/ |
Ima_Funt_Case | I just want to rant real quick. My *GENERIC* Adderall XR prescription, without insurance, would be $404, and IR is $46 ($5400/yr). "Fortunately" I'm so broke I qualify for the state medicare and it doesn't cost me a penny. I'm terrified of getting a job and making too much money to continue to qualify for the state med... | 2021-12-18T03:13:43.000Z | riy0su | 4 | 21 | ADHD | American healthcare is abysmal (but you already know that). | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riy0su/american_healthcare_is_abysmal_but_you_already/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-18T03:02:17.000Z | rixtba | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Appetite suppression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rixtba/appetite_suppression/ |
wildfire155 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T02:53:41.000Z | rixnju | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ok this question is WAY overdue: what are your best adhd-hack products that you use?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rixnju/ok_this_question_is_way_overdue_what_are_your/ |
Reasonable-Slice-827 | Maybe this combines with impulsiveness as well as problems with time blindness.
I can't think far enough ahead to remember where I parked my car AS I park it, and end up having to search the whole parking lot for it when I've finished shopping. If someone asked me where it was, I could tell them it's in the parking lo... | 2021-12-18T02:43:26.000Z | rixgvj | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I've never been able to truely "think ahead". | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rixgvj/ive_never_been_able_to_truely_think_ahead/ |
I_Am_Hella_Bored | [removed] | 2021-12-18T02:38:01.000Z | rixder | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How does medication actually work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rixder/how_does_medication_actually_work/ |
RobertQuayle | Hello,
I'm 23 years old and have recently been diagnosed with High-Functioning ADHD. I initially sought help because of my inability to focus and stay on task. I've created this reddit account because I just need advice and answers, I'm still coming to terms with this diagnosis. From what my Doctor has told me this en... | 2021-12-18T02:31:12.000Z | rix8wo | 3 | 2 | ADHD | High-Functioning ADHD advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rix8wo/highfunctioning_adhd_advice/ |
Licensed_Ignorance | Hello everyone! I've been struggling a lot with everyday life, I'm 22 and feel like I've spent my entire life on "hard mode". Long story short, I've been seeing a psychiatrist, and it looks like I'm likely gonna be diagnosed with adult ADHD.
The problem is I dont know what to make of this, I can't exactly differentiat... | 2021-12-18T02:28:35.000Z | rix75o | 8 | 1 | ADHD | What does your everyday life with ADHD look like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rix75o/what_does_your_everyday_life_with_adhd_look_like/ |
DucklingButt | [removed] | 2021-12-18T02:19:02.000Z | rix0v7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | what’s your myers-briggs? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rix0v7/whats_your_myersbriggs/ |
popcorn_queen | I just wanted to share the good news!
I just finished my final exam for a college class. It took me a while to figure this out, but I can only handle one class per semester. It was online, which made it even harder. It's very difficult to keep working when I'm at home and not in the classroom, but that's the only way ... | 2021-12-18T02:17:17.000Z | riwzm4 | 8 | 80 | ADHD | Just passed my class! | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwzm4/just_passed_my_class/ |
TheSuperiorRobo | Oh boy, yet another rant about school because I just gotta say some stuff. So right now my grades are... I'd say they're acceptable, my mom would probably say they're terrible lol, and my dad would just agree with her. I have all A's and B's except for 2 C's (one in English and one in Creative Photo). One of those C's ... | 2021-12-18T02:16:29.000Z | riwz46 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Thought I was finally getting a breather from school, but NOPE! Fuck this shit honestly | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwz46/thought_i_was_finally_getting_a_breather_from/ |
brruh420 | I don’t think it’s productive to have a black and white attitude towards medication, I really don’t. All my life, I have had no sense of urgency and basically just 0 drive or motivation to achieve my goals. Meds definitely helped instill that drive into me, honestly getting that “taste” of what being driven feels like ... | 2021-12-18T02:16:26.000Z | riwz2z | 7 | 18 | ADHD | Changes in lifestyle & habits more effective than medication | 0.79 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwz2z/changes_in_lifestyle_habits_more_effective_than/ |
jackson5621 | Hey guys, i’m going to put some stuff out there about myself and i would really appreciate some feedback. so i’m in the Navy, i have been for a couple years now. I’ve never really felt good at anything, but since being in the Navy, that feeling has amplified to making me feel like a complete screw up. I constantly forg... | 2021-12-18T02:13:55.000Z | riwxcu | 10 | 3 | ADHD | my adhd and depression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwxcu/my_adhd_and_depression/ |
ontanned | Overall GPA for the semester is 3.79; only thing I didn't get an A in was Chinese (which was a B+).
I definitely struggled sometimes to keep up with my coursework, but being consistent with Todoist really helped. I went through each class syllabus at the beginning of the semester and put each listed assignment in with... | 2021-12-18T02:06:43.000Z | riwsku | 2 | 43 | ADHD | Got nearly straight A's this semester! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwsku/got_nearly_straight_as_this_semester/ |
Rogue_SHAG | I was just explaining to someone that wants to help me- because he thinks I've been stressing alot and that it causes me to lose a significant weight- that I might have ADHD, and the stress comes from me hating myself about how my brain works.
His response: You definitely don't have ADHD.
Uhm, okay. I have 2 friends... | 2021-12-18T02:00:51.000Z | riwodz | 3 | 3 | ADHD | You don't have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwodz/you_dont_have_adhd/ |
firebired_sweet | I actually laughed out loud when this lady asked if I still had record of my diagnosis. I’m nearly 30, haven’t had meds for years because I didn’t have health insurance. It’s been a vicious cycle of trying to hold jobs, being unable to contain my frustrations and memory problems, and not having insurance. My problems w... | 2021-12-18T01:51:41.000Z | riwi6u | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I’m trying to get back on meds and was told to find record of my diagnosis from middle school | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwi6u/im_trying_to_get_back_on_meds_and_was_told_to/ |
burbalamb | Usually for me once one minor inconvenience happens I get unnecessarily upset then it’s like every thing after that is an inconvenience and I end up being frustrated/frazzled/irritated for a couple weeks then I’m fine. Haven’t figured out how to manage my anger. How long does frustration last for you? How do you manage... | 2021-12-18T01:45:34.000Z | riwe82 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | How long does irritability last for y’all? | 0.57 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwe82/how_long_does_irritability_last_for_yall/ |
DKSigh51 | For three years I’ve basically remained stagnant. If I lost my job today, I feel like I’d be no better than I was 3 years ago. I’m at an hourly job and I’m basically clock in and out and that’s that…I can do more.
I feel like I have the ability to have an impact so much more than I have been making, but it’s as if I ... | 2021-12-18T01:45:30.000Z | riwe6f | 3 | 26 | ADHD | I feel like I can do anything, yet I end up doing nothing | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwe6f/i_feel_like_i_can_do_anything_yet_i_end_up_doing/ |
Putrid-Government-15 | [removed] | 2021-12-18T01:39:56.000Z | riwaiq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and dark cognitive distortions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riwaiq/adhd_and_dark_cognitive_distortions/ |
CrackedAndBroken | I composed this in response to a question about ADHD and memory on a different subreddit, and I put so much time into it, I wanted to share it as a post! Let me know if you relate to any of this!
I forget things literally dozens of times a day. I have developed so many systems and compensatory behaviors that I almost ... | 2021-12-18T01:34:41.000Z | riw739 | 15 | 19 | ADHD | In answer to the question, "For those with ADHD how bad is your memory exactly?" | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riw739/in_answer_to_the_question_for_those_with_adhd_how/ |
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