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SnooSquirrels6550 | Recently diagnosed on paper at 27 with ADHD. My doctor wants to prescribed me anti-depressants after I explained my severe inability to start and complete tasks. I do believe that I have become depressed as a result of not finishing or even starting tasks, however, I do not think anti-depressants are going to do the tr... | 2021-12-17T08:17:33.000Z | ricrjk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Driven Depression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricrjk/adhd_driven_depression/ |
aviator1505 | I just finished giving an exam about half an hour ago. It was proctored using a dangerously distracting combination of zoom and a lockdown browser. Zoom on a secondary machine set to watch us while we did the thing. Not the worst thing in the world.
It was an econ exam that I had spent the last week really working ha... | 2021-12-17T08:14:58.000Z | ricqa6 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I give up. ADHD has broken me. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricqa6/i_give_up_adhd_has_broken_me/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T08:09:58.000Z | ricnp7 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Confused - do meds give us dopamine or just allow us to use the dopamine we get? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricnp7/confused_do_meds_give_us_dopamine_or_just_allow/ |
Scared_of_mouse | Its hard to recall the whole story for some reason but heres everything I remember
My motivation has been so low since school ended and the holidays started. I haven’t had anyone to talk to and ive just been in my room all day and night. My mum started getting mad at this and gave me chores to do everyday. Like fair ... | 2021-12-17T08:01:37.000Z | ricjh0 | 6 | 11 | ADHD | Im getting disowned | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricjh0/im_getting_disowned/ |
Accomplished-Hour881 | My dad passed away and I'm having troubles focusing and I miss him so much. I've been dealing with my self relentlessly and I feel that I'm not getting closer to improving and honestly I'm getting tired of it. I'm having troubles in keeping up to my school even though I know that I have the capacity to think and solve ... | 2021-12-17T08:00:40.000Z | riciwg | 3 | 6 | ADHD | I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD. I've realized that this might be the reason why maybe I have bad habits and bat sleeping pattern schedule. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riciwg/ive_been_recently_diagnosed_with_adhd_ive/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T07:58:42.000Z | richmc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adverse adderall reaction | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/richmc/adverse_adderall_reaction/ |
doctor-sassypants | I 1000% understand every person, diagnosis, and experience is different. I am not asking for medical advice.
My doctor has suggested switching from Vyvanse as a possibility (or alternatively increasing my dosage of adderall ir (currently 10-20mg/day to an unknown amount but she said a lot higher )
Can anyone share ... | 2021-12-17T07:46:27.000Z | ricb7l | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Experience with switching from Adderall to Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricb7l/experience_with_switching_from_adderall_to_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T07:45:43.000Z | ricasz | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Punctuality? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricasz/punctuality/ |
Ryker0106 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T07:44:57.000Z | ricadp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Will my tolerance to Vyvanse keep getting stronger? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricadp/will_my_tolerance_to_vyvanse_keep_getting_stronger/ |
NegotiationLow7403 | My gf thinks her co worker is trying to purposefully sabotage and steal her job and as an observer this seems like it’s not the case and everyone at her job loves her and it’s her intrusive.
What can I say to her to make her concerns feel validated but not entertain intrusive thoughts and how can I not get frustrated? | 2021-12-17T07:44:46.000Z | ricaaj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How to help gf with her intrusive thoughts? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ricaaj/how_to_help_gf_with_her_intrusive_thoughts/ |
vnamir | [removed] | 2021-12-17T07:39:47.000Z | ric7ns | 27 | 55 | ADHD | Is this common in life with ADHD? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ric7ns/is_this_common_in_life_with_adhd/ |
ome_eomics | [removed] | 2021-12-17T07:38:37.000Z | ric72f | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Cannabis habits | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ric72f/cannabis_habits/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T07:31:24.000Z | ric2vx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Straying at walls since i was in 2nd grade (3rd world country in the 90's with ZERO medical help or care so i got pushed through right up to the 9th grade public / private in the USA (What is wrong with me?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ric2vx/straying_at_walls_since_i_was_in_2nd_grade_3rd/ |
billymillerstyle | Found out a few hours ago that another one of friends died. Happened on the 30th. I dont know the details. Overdose, im sure.
This one really hit me. We grew up together. We were brothers. He had the same flavor ADHD as I do. I dont think anyone ever understood us as well as we did each other. We were two halves of t... | 2021-12-17T07:19:43.000Z | ribw0e | 9 | 18 | ADHD | Another casualty in the war on drugs... | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribw0e/another_casualty_in_the_war_on_drugs/ |
moohooh | [removed] | 2021-12-17T07:19:05.000Z | ribvmk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can short camcorder videos of me help diagnose my ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribvmk/can_short_camcorder_videos_of_me_help_diagnose_my/ |
vKuroe | I’ve been on Vyvanse for almost 3 years now, started on 30mg and it was amazing and I had no issues. Around august this year I saw a new psychiatrist who isn’t the best and he put me up to 40mg and ever since then it feels like my meds aren’t working at all. I feel like a zombie, I’m so spaced out and apathetic and I k... | 2021-12-17T07:15:04.000Z | ribta7 | 15 | 5 | ADHD | Medication too high, should I stop taking them? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribta7/medication_too_high_should_i_stop_taking_them/ |
Strawberrypillowz | I’m 21 with no college so I’ve worked about 4 retail jobs including the store I’m at now.
I feel more and more stupid everyday and it’s so hard.
If stuff gets too busy, I get overwhelmed and overstimulated and freak out but if it’s too slow or I’m doing the same thing, I get UNBEARABLY bored.
Right now, I wor... | 2021-12-17T07:08:05.000Z | ribp58 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Working retail is so extremely hard and I feel like I’ll never be successful in a job. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribp58/working_retail_is_so_extremely_hard_and_i_feel/ |
Obrid29 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:59:43.000Z | ribjxq | 5 | 0 | ADHD | “I probably have it” // Stop self diagnosing. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribjxq/i_probably_have_it_stop_self_diagnosing/ |
Solfiera | Hi everyone ! I am new on this sub, since (as mentioned in the title) I have been thinking for about three weeks that I might have ADHD and I thought that I could find support on this sub.
So, it's actually kind of funny how I came to realize I might have ADHD. I (24F) am a teacher, and I started teaching on September... | 2021-12-17T06:56:20.000Z | ribi67 | 7 | 4 | ADHD | Might have ADHD, and I can't unsee it now | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribi67/might_have_adhd_and_i_cant_unsee_it_now/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:49:06.000Z | ribe16 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | “I probably have it” - Stop self diagnosing. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribe16/i_probably_have_it_stop_self_diagnosing/ |
Merchenko | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:43:45.000Z | ribb11 | 5 | 7 | ADHD | ADHD and Reddit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ribb11/adhd_and_reddit/ |
asrrak | Hi there, I wanted to share with you a personal tool that has been helping me a lot in difficult times.
Recently (3-5 years up to now) I have been in a process of trying to stop focusing on External, scientific/naturalistic/philosophical and theoretical concepts and instead trying to see myself and the actual context... | 2021-12-17T06:39:26.000Z | rib8io | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Hope this can be useful to someone. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rib8io/hope_this_can_be_useful_to_someone/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T06:34:03.000Z | rib5jq | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Could this be? Is medication truly... working? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rib5jq/could_this_be_is_medication_truly_working/ |
RegretfullyFastSperm | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:26:27.000Z | rib15j | 4 | 2 | ADHD | If you struggle with weight loss I’d highly recommend this app! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rib15j/if_you_struggle_with_weight_loss_id_highly/ |
Idealyinfamous | So.....
I've spent the better part of an hour scrolling back and forth and back and forth to where i should put this question. But f*ck it, it's going here......
How does one with ADHD get their confidence back?
Back-story: For the short version, I've spent the better of 2020 and 2021 basically being a corporate tes... | 2021-12-17T06:16:19.000Z | riavbq | 3 | 5 | ADHD | How to be Confident!? But wait! There's more! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riavbq/how_to_be_confident_but_wait_theres_more/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:10:43.000Z | rias22 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I got mostly straight As in my formal postbacc program this semester and secured 2 clinical internships in a prestigious CA university hospital! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rias22/i_got_mostly_straight_as_in_my_formal_postbacc/ |
nomadicspacemonkey | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:10:36.000Z | riarzs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get diagnosed without insurance? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riarzs/how_do_i_get_diagnosed_without_insurance/ |
No-Government-6326 | I have pretty bad anxiety and I'm not sure how to speak to me GP about getting an adhd assessment. Do I just tell him outright that I think I've got adhd and explain how it's been impacting me? Or do I just tell him how I'm feeling and hear what his opinion is? I've been putting this appointment off for months even tho... | 2021-12-17T06:07:21.000Z | riaq2k | 3 | 5 | ADHD | How to approach doctor about adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riaq2k/how_to_approach_doctor_about_adhd/ |
Clay_teapod | [removed] | 2021-12-17T06:01:44.000Z | riamj5 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I love math so much | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riamj5/i_love_math_so_much/ |
TEDtalks_ed_ADHD_op | [removed] | 2021-12-17T05:49:55.000Z | riaf9i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Guys, is there any evidence on the fact that adhdr's work better at night/ have delayed sleep cycles Like 2:30 am to 10 am sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riaf9i/guys_is_there_any_evidence_on_the_fact_that/ |
TEDtalks_ed_ADHD_op | [removed] | 2021-12-17T05:48:06.000Z | riae74 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Guys, is there any evidence on the fact that adhdr's work better at night/ have delayed sleep cycles Like 2:30 am to 10 am sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riae74/guys_is_there_any_evidence_on_the_fact_that/ |
smrfy_ | if you have adhd is ur mind always running with thoughts? like you cant focus on one thing? because everyone says that, but it rarely happens to me. if anything my mind goes completely blank a lot. so i’m kinda questioning my adhd diagnosis rn. i fit a lot of the other symptoms tho. anyone have any insight? ik adhd is... | 2021-12-17T05:46:52.000Z | riadgl | 5 | 1 | ADHD | questioning my diagnosis | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riadgl/questioning_my_diagnosis/ |
5degrees_ | I just cannot focus on what is in front of me, I struggle to learn new things because I just cannot focus. I have no external distractions, no impulsive adding new tabs, constant checking of my phone, those things don't occur to me. It is my own thoughts that are distracting me, my daydreaming, my internal thoughts. Pr... | 2021-12-17T05:44:51.000Z | riac8t | 4 | 5 | ADHD | I just cannot concentrate but I can prioritize, my procrastination is not that bad, have a clean desk and room, and can sort of follow a schedule. I want to make sense of this, help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/riac8t/i_just_cannot_concentrate_but_i_can_prioritize_my/ |
recklessnwild | I had a realization tonight that I have an incredibly hard time with consistency in just about every facet of my life. To cope with that, I some how manage to sum up the energy to do intermittently impressive things to keep people on the hook. I go through waves of not being able to do much of anything at all, and just... | 2021-12-17T05:38:56.000Z | ria8ls | 7 | 9 | ADHD | Intermittently Impressive | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ria8ls/intermittently_impressive/ |
subatomic_rabbithole | So I'm in my late 20s
I have got a good career which pays me well.
But I'm always over sending and towards the end of the month I'm broke.
My financial planning sucks
So to address this,
I have started a long term savings plan and a long term investment plans; these get auto deducted from my bank account once Sa... | 2021-12-17T05:35:57.000Z | ria6wv | 3 | 9 | ADHD | Financial tips | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ria6wv/financial_tips/ |
noone597 | Hi everyone, i am 14 and my old therapist said i exhibit many of the symptoms of adhd and that i most likely have it but i never got an official diagnosis. is it ok to say that i have adhd or should i talk to a therapist abt it bc i rlly dont want to spend my parents money. also i dont want to invalidate anyone so pls ... | 2021-12-17T05:33:52.000Z | ria5nu | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Just a question abt my diagnosis | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ria5nu/just_a_question_abt_my_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T05:28:28.000Z | ria2bb | 0 | 1 | ADHD | What’s the difference with SRRI’s/Amphetamines and Tyrosine/tryptophan interactions? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ria2bb/whats_the_difference_with_srrisamphetamines_and/ |
Consistent-Soft-3177 | I was trying to clean my room (I’m staying at my parents during the break) because my aunt is coming to stay for Christmas and I just got back from a 4 month study abroad so it was a mix of unpacking my suitcases (I brought and bought a bunch of crap back) and cleaning and organizing so she can stay in here. I literall... | 2021-12-17T05:25:13.000Z | ria0da | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Crying while cleaning | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ria0da/crying_while_cleaning/ |
patienceyieldsfocus | This is getting so frustrating. Any time I am not interested in something, I am absolutely dead on my feet. I feel so tired and I feel desperate for a nap.
I've been in online Driver's Ed for the past 2 weeks and without some sort of positive reinforcement (ordering delivery, caffeine, drawing, playing a mindless gam... | 2021-12-17T05:21:08.000Z | ri9xtl | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Unending, uncontrollable, and day ruining fatigue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9xtl/unending_uncontrollable_and_day_ruining_fatigue/ |
DeathBringer4311 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T05:20:57.000Z | ri9xp9 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I took a test although the results seem conflicting to me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9xp9/i_took_a_test_although_the_results_seem/ |
unniesright | Well, it happened. I got a D+ in a class and I am feeling extremely shitty about myself. I still passed all my classes and in a way I am relieved that it's finally over but I am also terrified. My parents will want to know what my grades are sooner or later. For now, as weird as this sounds, I am trying to look on the ... | 2021-12-17T05:17:49.000Z | ri9vog | 5 | 8 | ADHD | End of my first college semester | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9vog/end_of_my_first_college_semester/ |
jazzyspork | So this is semi time sensitive, but also just a general query. Apologies because this is going to be a bit long and rambling, and I'm not in a mindset to try and parse out the really important stuff.
Mostly just looking for other people's experiences/if they've had something similar, any tips or tricks?
For some back... | 2021-12-17T05:14:27.000Z | ri9thu | 3 | 1 | ADHD | New Adderall XR dose is making symptoms worse during finals | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9thu/new_adderall_xr_dose_is_making_symptoms_worse/ |
due11 | I'm 28 and I have never been employed full-time permanent. I've only done internships and I hate myself. I finished 2 STEM degrees without learning anything and I have nothing to show for it. I can't get my self to self-study so that I can pass technical coding interviews and I have fits of anger and then cry most nigh... | 2021-12-17T05:12:45.000Z | ri9sf9 | 10 | 19 | ADHD | I just want a fucking job that will take me, falling behind in life severely | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9sf9/i_just_want_a_fucking_job_that_will_take_me/ |
wallornament | I (25F) have been taking 20mg twice a day (well, when I remember to take the second dose) of generic Adderall for about three or so years now. I noticed I've been fizzling out around hour 5 and talked to my doctor about switching to XR to cut out having to remember to take the second pill. She prescribed me 30mg XR of ... | 2021-12-17T05:04:42.000Z | ri9ne8 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Recently switched from 20mg IR twice a day to 30mg XR once a day and my ADHD has gotten worse. What experiences have others had with changing meds and do you think medication manufacturer plays a role? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9ne8/recently_switched_from_20mg_ir_twice_a_day_to/ |
subiacOSB | Well a bit ago I decided to get serious about my ADHD. Well as we all know we have the executive dysfunction that prevents us from doing what we want. Anyways, my todo list looks as bad as my house. Yes, I’m medicated(straterra). But it’s not the wonder drug it once is was plus I’m having side effects. Namely, delayed ... | 2021-12-17T05:01:26.000Z | ri9lcm | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Todo list and Relationships | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9lcm/todo_list_and_relationships/ |
abcdfghijklm | I miss being able to sit through countless dinosaur documentaries and reading tons of books about dinosaurs. I miss trying to learn new tricks on my roller skates or my skateboard which were expensive and short lived hobbies. I miss spending sleepless nights crocheting teddy bears or knitting scarves. I miss trying to ... | 2021-12-17T04:59:57.000Z | ri9k2a | 4 | 8 | ADHD | I miss all my hyperfixations once I lose interest | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9k2a/i_miss_all_my_hyperfixations_once_i_lose_interest/ |
wallornament | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:56:58.000Z | ri9i8p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recently switched from 20mg IR twice a day to 30mg XR and my ADHD has imploded. Has this happened to anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9i8p/recently_switched_from_20mg_ir_twice_a_day_to/ |
elatederielotus | Does anyone else hate driving on meds? I legitimately hate it.
Off meds (how I learned to drive and drove for over a decade) is fine. I have situational awareness while somehow also zoned out, it's weird but it's relaxing. The only downside is I have to have the gps on or I miss my turn/exit 100% of the time, even on... | 2021-12-17T04:47:07.000Z | ri9c0r | 3 | 5 | ADHD | I can't drive on medication. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9c0r/i_cant_drive_on_medication/ |
BandaidPuppet | I've been on 27 mg of concerta for about a month now, having it upped from 18 mg which had no effect beyond placebo after a week.
If I wake up and take my meds at 8, it will kick in around 9 am and I'll be able to work until roughly noon. After that, I crash, am dead tired until 9 pm, after which I'm wide awake until ... | 2021-12-17T04:40:48.000Z | ri9807 | 10 | 4 | ADHD | Concerta makes me focus for 4 hours and makes me incapable of falling asleep for 24. | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri9807/concerta_makes_me_focus_for_4_hours_and_makes_me/ |
grapes_88 | I’m a graduate student and this semester has been pretty tough since it’s been online entirely (thanks rona). This week I had my 2 final assignments all due and I’ve had to attempt to plan them out/complete them in a short amount of time since we had smaller assignments due as well all the way up until the end of class... | 2021-12-17T04:36:43.000Z | ri95hu | 6 | 5 | ADHD | I Can’t write my final paper | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri95hu/i_cant_write_my_final_paper/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T04:32:12.000Z | ri92if | 2 | 2 | ADHD | how to change ur entire life overnight? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri92if/how_to_change_ur_entire_life_overnight/ |
PuzzleheadedYam8705 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:31:58.000Z | ri92c4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What does overstimulation look like for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri92c4/what_does_overstimulation_look_like_for_you/ |
flufffangs | im also wondering if this is an adhd thing at all, or possibly an anxiety thing. it feels abnormal though and very distressing so im wondering if anyone else experiences something similar or knows what the cause might be.
also any advice on how to manage it is of course appreciated.
baisically ill often fixate on an ... | 2021-12-17T04:31:25.000Z | ri91z4 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | how do you manage unwanted/distressing fixations? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri91z4/how_do_you_manage_unwanteddistressing_fixations/ |
20_pounds_of_angst | I’ve always had stims throughout my childhood, though I’ve just recently found a name for it and that it wasn’t just me being an idiot. I’ve always had a lot of vocal stims that just feels GOOD to say. Usually they are annoying though, to the point where I am annoyed that I keep saying them.
Recently my boyfriend has... | 2021-12-17T04:31:13.000Z | ri91tt | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How to explain stimming to my NT boyfriend | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri91tt/how_to_explain_stimming_to_my_nt_boyfriend/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T04:29:43.000Z | ri90pk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | just me rambling about i don’t know what. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri90pk/just_me_rambling_about_i_dont_know_what/ |
emilyruth1999 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:26:05.000Z | ri8ya8 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | When should I start Vyvanse? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8ya8/when_should_i_start_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:26:02.000Z | ri8y99 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | anyone else get "hyperfixations" you don't want? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8y99/anyone_else_get_hyperfixations_you_dont_want/ |
madzilla421 | I am home sick with covid right now and I am dying of boredom. School is over for the semester, can’t go to work/gym/friends for another week. I live alone. I don’t feel that sick, just a little under the weather. But I’m so BORED. All I’ve done for two days is watch YouTube and eat. I’m eating so much more than normal... | 2021-12-17T04:22:28.000Z | ri8vxk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Increase dopamine while bored and stuck at home? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8vxk/increase_dopamine_while_bored_and_stuck_at_home/ |
saharasm | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:08:37.000Z | ri8mr8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Please help! What pharmacy in Washington State is able to order zenzedi 20mg right now? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8mr8/please_help_what_pharmacy_in_washington_state_is/ |
nolakhsa | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:08:02.000Z | ri8mdf | 2 | 2 | ADHD | extreme calm after tattoos? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8mdf/extreme_calm_after_tattoos/ |
Background_Daikon_14 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:03:04.000Z | ri8ixx | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Why are we expected to change | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8ixx/why_are_we_expected_to_change/ |
wetsocklangaz | [removed] | 2021-12-17T04:00:42.000Z | ri8hcd | 2 | 3 | ADHD | is having a “hyperactive” episode part of adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8hcd/is_having_a_hyperactive_episode_part_of_adhd/ |
AlskaNoelle | I prefer my coffee iced, even in the Winter, but I've been struggling every damn night to not only remember to fill the ice cube tray, but bring myself to do it (executive dysfunction picks on the weirdest shit, seriously...). I've been getting my iced coffee at Dunkin Donuts every morning, but I really got to stop, it... | 2021-12-17T03:50:49.000Z | ri8axm | 4 | 53 | ADHD | Small Success: I finally filled the ice cube trays | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri8axm/small_success_i_finally_filled_the_ice_cube_trays/ |
DevHD | [removed] | 2021-12-17T03:48:21.000Z | ri89bf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Pausing in the washroom for 3 hours | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri89bf/pausing_in_the_washroom_for_3_hours/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T03:40:13.000Z | ri83wm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Biggest obstacle rn: getting out of the house alone | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri83wm/biggest_obstacle_rn_getting_out_of_the_house_alone/ |
combeferret | You’ve checked off all the tasks you need to do already, so you take your meds with the specific intention of focusing on a video game you’ve been wanting to play for ages, as a reward for good behaviour.
(I find it hard to “let” myself have fun, as I always feel behind on the productive things I need to do, so actual... | 2021-12-17T03:39:59.000Z | ri83pv | 12 | 38 | ADHD | You know you’re having a good ADHD day when… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri83pv/you_know_youre_having_a_good_adhd_day_when/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T03:37:31.000Z | ri822k | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Managing Friendships | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri822k/managing_friendships/ |
Mikmok171komkiM | Hi! I was just diagnosed within the last month and started taking my prescription within the last 2 weeks. I’m on a dose of 10mg of adderall. I’ve noticed this really weird side effect I can’t name, I wish I knew what to call it. It’s hard to explain. It feels like a buzzing around my head, and pressure on the inside. ... | 2021-12-17T03:36:29.000Z | ri81ca | 5 | 4 | ADHD | Side Effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri81ca/side_effects/ |
Altilana | TLDR: Brother was diagnosed with ADHD as a child. He is currently medicated but just failed a adhd test and Psych says he just has anxiety and depression. (Unknown if he took the test while on meds) Anyone else ever had the experience of a childhood adhd diagnosis being challenged in adulthood or have advice on how to... | 2021-12-17T03:30:58.000Z | ri7xjl | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Advice needed. My brother’s very classic childhood adhd diagnosis is being challenged now that he is an adult. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7xjl/advice_needed_my_brothers_very_classic_childhood/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T03:27:11.000Z | ri7v0w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else ever had the experience of a childhood adhd diagnosis being challenged in adulthood? This is happening to my brother, advice needed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7v0w/anyone_else_ever_had_the_experience_of_a/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T03:26:31.000Z | ri7ukb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Home is where the Heart is | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7ukb/home_is_where_the_heart_is/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T03:22:56.000Z | ri7s4w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | B complex for ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7s4w/b_complex_for_adhd/ |
stopdoingthatidiot | So one of my accomplishments (unsure if this can be considered one) is that I have a cactus that should have died ages ago but is doing great.
When I say it should be dead it’s for many reasons, some of which are :
- I rarely water it and when I do it is old water that I can’t drink because I have left it in the bottl... | 2021-12-17T03:18:32.000Z | ri7p43 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Weird accomplishment- cactus that should be dead but is flourishing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7p43/weird_accomplishment_cactus_that_should_be_dead/ |
Spideybeebe | I HAVE to have noise in the background to avoid getting stuck in a trance. I have my TV on all day even if I’m not watching it, just so I can inadvertently focus on the show while I’m truly focusing on my task. Even when I’m studying or reading, I words go in and out without comprehension if I don’t have white noise or... | 2021-12-17T03:16:26.000Z | ri7npu | 9 | 15 | ADHD | Raise your hand if you can’t be productive in a silent environment!! | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7npu/raise_your_hand_if_you_cant_be_productive_in_a/ |
thatcrazylilwoman | I was diagnosed with ADD a kid but stopped taking meds for a long time and I've been really struggling with my symptoms and wanting to get reevaluated if possible for not too much money and time. I was doing some research and this site came up offering evaluations quickly online for a flat fee in my budget. But of c... | 2021-12-17T03:15:26.000Z | ri7n0b | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Is "ADHD Online dot com" reputable? It seems too good to be true but it might help me afford a diagnosis... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7n0b/is_adhd_online_dot_com_reputable_it_seems_too/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T03:11:31.000Z | ri7kas | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have any experience with a site called "ADHD Online"? It seems too good to be true but it might help me afford a diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7kas/does_anyone_have_any_experience_with_a_site/ |
Suspicious_Ad_6088 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:58:36.000Z | ri7blm | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone dealt with moving to VA before? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7blm/has_anyone_dealt_with_moving_to_va_before/ |
LordSekken | I had a rough childhood, but I can't remember. Most of the traumatic events ive been through, ive forgetten. All I can remember is how they made me feel. How do I progress past this? How do I work through these emotions when I dont even know what caused them majority of the time? How do I confront the people who treate... | 2021-12-17T02:58:30.000Z | ri7bjf | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I can't remember | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri7bjf/i_cant_remember/ |
glitterbitter | If you take or have taken both antidepressants and meds for depression/anxiety and ADHD:
What works best for you? Both types of medications, or just one?
Context:
Diagnosed with c-ptsd, depression/anxiety, and combined ADHD (more inattentive type than hyperactivity). I’ve been on dex/vyvanse for about a year, and va... | 2021-12-17T02:48:26.000Z | ri74yl | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Question for people on antidepressants and ADHD meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri74yl/question_for_people_on_antidepressants_and_adhd/ |
brainhack3r | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:47:57.000Z | ri74na | 253 | 392 | ADHD | ADHD meetups? There are 1.3M of us here. | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri74na/adhd_meetups_there_are_13m_of_us_here/ |
8spd20 | I believe some people here can relate to getting super deep into a new hobby and then a few months later you just drop it never to show interest again. Hobbies are expensive and im trying to break this cycle for myself.
I typically get interested in something, quickly become obsessed, invest a bunch of money, then wi... | 2021-12-17T02:36:14.000Z | ri6wvx | 8 | 9 | ADHD | How long do you wait before investing in a new hobby? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6wvx/how_long_do_you_wait_before_investing_in_a_new/ |
DwertlePlayz | [I tried the human benchmark test](https://humanbenchmark.com/users/61bbf576d475e7000957b2dd) and I noticed that I scored really low on memory all-around (other than number memory where I'm average). Does issues with memory tend to be linked to adhd? Or am I just bad at memorizing things? If age has anything to do with... | 2021-12-17T02:36:11.000Z | ri6wuh | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Low human benchmark scores on memory, does this have anything to do with adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6wuh/low_human_benchmark_scores_on_memory_does_this/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:32:32.000Z | ri6u8t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Gambling - anyone else struggle with this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6u8t/gambling_anyone_else_struggle_with_this/ |
GunstarRed | So whenever I take something like, say, Vyvanse, it is as if I am putting on glasses. Suddenly the entire world is beautiful, happy, exciting. I am filled with absolute bliss and actually feel human. The problem? After the first week or so, they don't actually help me focus on work. INSTEAD, they help me actually enjoy... | 2021-12-17T02:31:02.000Z | ri6t7t | 12 | 24 | ADHD | At the beginning of the day stimulants (Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse) make me feel like I am a superhero, but once they wear off I am hit with a massive wave of depression. What do I do? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6t7t/at_the_beginning_of_the_day_stimulants_adderall/ |
No-Poem166 | I’ve noticed recently that my medication was no longer working like before. I take 10mg dexedrine in the morning, and 5mg in the afternoon. Usually this would make me quite productive and I could “feel normal”, but the last few weeks have been feeling extremely lackluster. I’ve taken this medication at this dose for ro... | 2021-12-17T02:29:42.000Z | ri6s47 | 1 | 7 | ADHD | Medicated but still couch-locked? | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6s47/medicated_but_still_couchlocked/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-17T02:24:32.000Z | ri6oms | 6 | 6 | ADHD | I feel even more forgetful and out of it now that I realize I (probably) have ADHD. | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6oms/i_feel_even_more_forgetful_and_out_of_it_now_that/ |
gawainevere | I’m 25F who was diagnosed as a kid with ADHD but after some time on medication my dad took me off of it because he “didn’t like how it made me act” and “ADHD isn’t real anyway, you just need to buckle down more”.
I was “gifted” throughout grade school but very “lazy”, flakey, and impulsive. I would cut class all the ... | 2021-12-17T02:23:47.000Z | ri6o4p | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I just want to know what’s wrong with me once and for all and get my life together | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6o4p/i_just_want_to_know_whats_wrong_with_me_once_and/ |
[deleted] | I'm 31 and about to graduate from college (if I didn't fail my foreign language class thanks to my goldfish memory and complete lack of interest in the subject but that's beside the point). I'm in a class about finding work after college in my field as an English major. It was there that I realized I may have made a mi... | 2021-12-17T02:20:08.000Z | ri6lld | 2 | 2 | ADHD | You ever just feel... unaccomplished? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6lld/you_ever_just_feel_unaccomplished/ |
bbglow12 | I’ve tried everything and the only thing that helps is once the adderall medication kicks in. However, on my “off med” days I feel so slow and unproductive! I hate feeling slow and almost hungover with immense brain fog on my days I don’t take meds.
I drink lots of water, take omega vitamins, walk my dog, get enough g... | 2021-12-17T02:17:50.000Z | ri6jzh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Waking up with terrible brain fog daily? Any tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6jzh/waking_up_with_terrible_brain_fog_daily_any_tips/ |
ExpensivePumpkin6 | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:16:20.000Z | ri6ix6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | People who've gotten diagnosed while they were in uni, how has it impacted your academic performance? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6ix6/people_whove_gotten_diagnosed_while_they_were_in/ |
Dracorex_22 | I've been stuck at home since the pandemic happened, my last year of college came and went (completely online) and I've since graduated. Still haven't managed to get a job yet, and living in a shitty apartment complex on Long Island makes doing stuff difficult (transportation sucks and you cant walk everywhere).
I've... | 2021-12-17T02:15:41.000Z | ri6igm | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Recently felt more burnt out than usual | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6igm/recently_felt_more_burnt_out_than_usual/ |
TheWorldDoesntSpin | Sorry, this is going to be long. Normally I don’t like to talk about these sort of things but I think it’s about time. For the past 2-3 years I’ve started to become more aware that I have ADHD. I was diagnosed as a kid so then I didn’t have the full view of what this mental disorder is. All I can say is, I need help. I... | 2021-12-17T02:14:07.000Z | ri6h9o | 2 | 2 | ADHD | What do I do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6h9o/what_do_i_do/ |
Leenolyak | *TLDR: My Grandpa died of dementia this week and I feel so much more hopeless about mental health and my future. Defeat is starting to feel like rage for constantly failing at adulthood and nothing seems stable anymore.*
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Every day… I keep fucking it up. I don’t know what to do or what not to do. Prioritizi... | 2021-12-17T02:13:56.000Z | ri6h54 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How the fuck am I supposed survive myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6h54/how_the_fuck_am_i_supposed_survive_myself/ |
Latter-Collection746 | Hello doers and learners,
I was always a jumpy and bored kid, I was also neglected. Always got in trouble without doing absolutely nothing or knowledge of why I’m in trouble. I was the nice guy in my school. I have struggled with depression, anger issues and anxiety. Always got bad grades until now.
I started tak... | 2021-12-17T02:11:09.000Z | ri6f5x | 1 | 3 | ADHD | It will get better | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6f5x/it_will_get_better/ |
Le_Puppeteer | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:09:25.000Z | ri6dx9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Jobs make me want to die | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6dx9/jobs_make_me_want_to_die/ |
PlantTheif | Often, I start a routine of waking up, brushing my teeth, eating breakfast and going outside for atleast 25 minutes and I'm just waiting for this routine to die like every other routine I've had over the past 5 months.
This feels like some ridiculous constant loop of getting back up from being pushed down. Everytime ... | 2021-12-17T02:08:40.000Z | ri6df3 | 4 | 5 | ADHD | Waiting for this routine to die and start anew | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6df3/waiting_for_this_routine_to_die_and_start_anew/ |
No_Woodpecker2106 | Is it just me or anyone else? Whenever i buy a pack of gum, or tic tac or halls, its gone in the next hour. I have to finish all of it. Is that adhd related?
It could be that i just enjoy gum and tic tacs and so thats dopamine but even when i am not dopamine deprived i still finish it in the enxt hour or so. Anyone ha... | 2021-12-17T02:05:34.000Z | ri6b6l | 11 | 9 | ADHD | Strange.... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri6b6l/strange/ |
technodewdrop | I just started my fifth adhd medication and I'm feeling some positive improvements. But it's... Weird. I feel like I have a bit more energy, and doing things isn't always a struggle. But even still, this overwhelming constant fatigue is always there. I've only been on them for three days and I can up the dose, so maybe... | 2021-12-17T02:02:18.000Z | ri68u9 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Why am I still so tired? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri68u9/why_am_i_still_so_tired/ |
AppropriateSoft | [removed] | 2021-12-17T02:02:06.000Z | ri68p8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | triggered by questions/interviews | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri68p8/triggered_by_questionsinterviews/ |
Shadowchani | Saw this in r/bipolar and thought it would be interesting to ask here.
For example I take my planner everywhere. My memory is so bad, I can't function without it. Yet when my boss tells me to come to a meeting, and I grab my purse or my planner and a pen, he always looks so disapproving.
Dude, I just need this so I ... | 2021-12-17T01:54:37.000Z | ri63ag | 2 | 2 | ADHD | What's one thing you wish family/friends/partners/employers knew about ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri63ag/whats_one_thing_you_wish/ |
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