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That_Sand_6225 | My entire life I’ve felt different. Alienated from the people around me. I’ve spent years convincing myself that I made it up. That my experiences, struggles and emotions were just like everyone else’s, they just didn’t talk about it. So neither did I.
I’ve tried. Given up. Started over. Done my best. Failed. And then tried again. So. Many. Times. Always believing that if I just tried a little harder, pushed myself a little more then I would succeed. I would become normal. Everyone else seemed to make it.
I never understood why I was so dumb and lazy. Why I could never do or say the right thing or why I just couldn’t seem to learn from my mistakes. It didn’t make sense. But I wasn’t lazy; I was fighting harder than most of the people I knew.
Then, almost a year ago, I got diagnosed with ADHD and it changed everything. I realised that all these years I spent trying to convince myself that I was “normal” were useless because I’m simply not. There isn’t anything wrong with me; I just think, feel, learn differently. That’s it. And that’s okay.
I realised that I could be tired without being sad, be bored without dying and be forgetful while still caring. Now I know that I’m not stupid, lazy or hopeless. My diagnosis has made me love and understand myself so much more. It’s made me appreciate life and people with good intentions. And it has made me more forgiving of myself as well as others.
It’s not like everything is suddenly sunshine and unicorns, I’m still the same, chaotic train wreck of a human being after all. I still feel different, I still fail, mess up, forget. I still battle with self doubt and anxiety. But there’s a difference; now I know why, I notice and appreciate my strengths and I know that I’m not alone.
And neither are you<33 | 2021-12-16T21:46:36.000Z | ri13cw | 5 | 20 | ADHD | I’ve spent most of my life feeling like an alien | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri13cw/ive_spent_most_of_my_life_feeling_like_an_alien/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T21:45:48.000Z | ri12rb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | If you miss your medication, do you feel like a pile of goo filled with energy but unable to expend it in any way shape or form so you just don't do anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri12rb/if_you_miss_your_medication_do_you_feel_like_a/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T21:45:18.000Z | ri12dl | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Dealing with appetite loss on Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri12dl/dealing_with_appetite_loss_on_vyvanse/ |
Somna_ | Freshman and sophomore year were horrible. Between depression and ADHD, I passed probably less than 3 credits worth of classes in those first two years. I remember stressing out so much and feeling so disappointed in myself and frustrated and worried that I wouldn't graduate on time. Well, after a few summers worth of summer school and an entire semester worth of online credit recovery classes, I have graduated before second semester of my fifth year, which was what I was aiming for!
Junior, senior, and supersenior year have gone much better. I think one of the best changes was, funnily enough, when I stopped taking my ADHD medication in junior year. It made me weird and awkward, and I was sitting next to a cute girl that I was getting along with, so I stopped taking it in an effort to form a better friendship with her and have better conversations (which was a success). It also made me not eat or sleep, so all in all, stopping it was a good idea.
I still graduated with just under a 2.5 GPA, but hey, I'll take what I can get. I'm just so happy to have come so far in terms of managing my ADHD. The difference between supersenior year and freshman year in terms of being able to get work done is absolutely staggering.
If you're still in high school and worrying about graduating just like I was, then I hope that this post is comforting. :) | 2021-12-16T21:44:38.000Z | ri11ud | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Just graduated high school! (in my 5th year) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri11ud/just_graduated_high_school_in_my_5th_year/ |
Travisty872 | I have been extremely busy this week, and my system is falling apart. I have been forgetting my meds, even after reminding myself to take them. There is to much I need to get done. Filing divorce papers, making sure my ex has copies, taking care of my dog, remembering to eat, get to work on time. I was doing okay and my emotions were stable. Now, I'm 2 maybe 3 day off meds and am finding myself getting angry with everyone and everything. I know it's my fault. I just need this year to be over. I can't handle any more problems. | 2021-12-16T21:43:17.000Z | ri10w9 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Having trouble getting back on track. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri10w9/having_trouble_getting_back_on_track/ |
HardlyJess | I'm recently diagnosed and taking meds. I'm taking Methylphenidate/Ritalin instant release.
I know people have issues where their appetite is gone or they can't eat, I don't have this issue. However, I actually feel FULL when eating. Which i have honestly never felt before. I could eat forever and ever before but would force myself to stop eating, I might feel like I would explode but never satisfied.
My weight has fluctuated throughout my life but even when I was very fit and thin I still had to actively make an effort to stop eating after a normal portion, whereas now, after a normal portion I actually feel full, like satiated.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is it possible that somehow ADHD caused me to not really feel satiated? | 2021-12-16T21:41:56.000Z | ri0zwe | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Anyone feel like they never felt full until meds? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0zwe/anyone_feel_like_they_never_felt_full_until_meds/ |
kaysheik | I’ve struggled with trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle for as long as I remember honestly, I’ll start working out and eating better but then I just completely fall off the wagon because the lack of motivation plus lack instant reward I just can’t stick with something and it’s starting to really bother me. How do others with ADHD keep the motivation and such to stick to a healthier life plan? | 2021-12-16T21:40:58.000Z | ri0z68 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Feeling a little defeated | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0z68/feeling_a_little_defeated/ |
Miserable_Evening_54 | Some of the symptoms of ADHD would certainly explain a lot about me, but the only thing I'm unsure of is that I can't relate too well to others on here when it comes to forgetfulness. I'm usually always on time to appointments and stuff and I think I'm okay at remembering where I placed things. What do you guys think? | 2021-12-16T21:39:11.000Z | ri0xuq | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Can you have inattentive type ADHD while not being very forgetful? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0xuq/can_you_have_inattentive_type_adhd_while_not/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T21:32:11.000Z | ri0shz | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I always thought that I was stupid, lazy and had social anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0shz/i_always_thought_that_i_was_stupid_lazy_and_had/ |
Dazzling-Ad-6231 | Lately, I have been self reflecting more. Things I thought were just quirks or preferences I see now are really tied to my ADHD experience.
Like textures. I thought everyone LOVES a good soft blanket. Or that one t shirt that is perfectly broken in but also thick. Or just seeing something of a certain texture and have a feeling of “OOH NICE!! Love that!!”
Even decorating my house, it’s mostly neutral colors but I clearly have a thing for textures. Wood, suede, marble, leather, ceramic vases with a ‘good’ texture, ect.
On the other end of the spectrum is when buying clothes, if the texture or feeling is awful. Hell no. Back on the rack.
Does anyone else get satisfaction from good textures? Visual or physical. | 2021-12-16T21:31:52.000Z | ri0s9n | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Strong (positive or negative) reaction to textures? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0s9n/strong_positive_or_negative_reaction_to_textures/ |
LeopoldDDoggo | I’m through my first prescription with my doctor since starting meds for the first time recently. He put in the refill order with Pharmacierge on Monday, but I still don’t have a payment link from them, and I have a single dose left. He seems to be pretty insistent on using them, and he said a different pharmacy would need a wet signature prescription to collect from them. Best I can tell, he works out of his house —we have only had Skype meetings — and he’s pretty old, so I think he wants to avoid any physical contact because of COVID exploding here right now. I’m fairly new to the UK so I’m not sure what my options are. Can I go with someone else? Can I have him send me a signed prescription that I can take anywhere? I have zero idea when I will get a refill beyond my last dose, not sure what to do. | 2021-12-16T21:31:16.000Z | ri0rtq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (United Kingdom) Delays with Pharmacierge and alternatives, new to the UK, not sure what my options are | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0rtq/united_kingdom_delays_with_pharmacierge_and/ |
LeopoldDDoggo | [removed] | 2021-12-16T21:29:25.000Z | ri0q9l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (United Kingdom) Trouble with Pharmacierge - Anyone else experiencing an Elvanse delay? Can I go to a different Pharmacy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0q9l/united_kingdom_trouble_with_pharmacierge_anyone/ |
DeplorableAntipope | Hi all, a quick search brings up a lot of questions about appetite loss, but I wanted to ask for specific meals or meal replacements (for the days where you're either not hungry or nothing sounds good) or supplements/vitamins/etc. you've incorporated into your daily routine.
I am really looking for "healthy" options - which is different for everyone! - but by that I mean somewhat well-rounded in terms of macro and micronutrients (currently only toast sounds good and that isn't cutting it). And then vitamins or supplements for micronutrients that you found you were missing from your overall diet or helped with medicine side effects. I have a multivitamin, and I've seen zinc and magnesium thrown around.
Some background: my first month on adderall coincided with an insane work/travel schedule, so I didn't really notice its effects on my eating habits until now. I've lost a noticeable amount of weight, but I'm a pretty active climber usually, and it feels like I mostly lost my muscle mass. I've been getting back in the gym and climbing outside on the weekends and I just feel like garbage the whole time. I feel especially horrible the next day because I'm clearly not refueling my body correctly after high output activities, which is certainly not sustainable in the long-run.
My doc and I are going to reevaluate the medicine at the beginning of January, so I'd really like to not lose any more weight unless it coincides with me truly taking care of myself - i.e. regaining muscle I've lost and remaining strong in general. I don't have a diagnosed past of ED, but I was open with my doc that I've had disordered eating habits before. It took me a long time, and really it took getting into climbing, for my relationship with my body and food to become a healthy one, and I don't want to back-slide because of this. I went from really restrictive/monitored eating to intuitive eating, which did wonders for me mentally and physically, but now without cues I find that I can't intuitively eat.
Has anyone found strategies that work aside from tracking calories and macros? Does regular exercise improve the hunger cues or is that just gone for good with the medicine? | 2021-12-16T21:27:34.000Z | ri0oul | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Go-to strategies (meals, supplements) for appetite loss from medication and intuitive eating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0oul/goto_strategies_meals_supplements_for_appetite/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T21:26:00.000Z | ri0no8 | 93 | 59 | ADHD | I’m not sure what is emotional abuse and what is ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0no8/im_not_sure_what_is_emotional_abuse_and_what_is/ |
Bobby-NoNose | My long time girlfriend has always been really bad at starting text conversation. But when she is out with friends or at something she NEVER text me.
I would be kind of okay with this if it was not for the fact that she gets upset when I am at something and don’t text her update at least every now and then.
She has recently started to hang out with a couple of friends a bit more and this comes up pretty often. She says it’s her ADHD but it kinda feel like she just says that. Is this true? | 2021-12-16T21:24:21.000Z | ri0md8 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Does ADHD make her forget to text me or is it just an excuse. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0md8/does_adhd_make_her_forget_to_text_me_or_is_it/ |
xPrincessKittyx | I'm starting off this post by saying I have NEVER been officially diagnosed with any form of ADHD, however, I'm posting this here since Strattera seems to be used as an ADHD treatment med and my doctor thought it would be good for me for two major issues- staying awake and concentration.
I'm a 21/f and I've been seeing a neurologist for the past year for migraines and sleep-related issues, as he specializes in sleep medicine. After our first visit, I was put on treatment meds for chronic migraines and given nortriptyline for insomnia (& delayed circadian rhythm disorder). Over the past year, my sleep issues have gotten worse to the point to where I have (what I can only describe as) episodes of sleep blackouts no matter how much I sleep. For the past few months I even started sleeping 10-12 hours a day while still experiencing these episodes with vertigo.
I finally went back to my neurologist and I have now been diagnosed with hypersomnia on top of regular insomnia. When discussing treatment options he brought up common stims such as Ritalin and Adderall, and non-stims. Ultimately, we decided to try non-stims for my present issue and considering I also have asthma and cardiovascular issues which I should be on beta-blockers for. At the visit, I also mentioned I was having major problems in school with concentration which has been a recurring issue in my life for years, but is worsening due to always being so constantly tired.
He prescribed me Strattera, saying it would help me stay awake during the daytime while I could add in my sleep medicine (nortriptyline and melatonin) to help me sleep at night. He mentioned Strattera was long-lasting throughout the day and hopefully would also help with my academic problems as far as focusing goes.
Today was my first day on Strattera and I feel awful. I know the medicine is supposed to take time to work (weeks) but I have a very low tolerance for any kind of meds- for example, the 1mg melatonin he told me to take was knocking me out the *entire evening and into the next day.*
The Strattera is only 25 mg, and I took it after waking up this morning only to get extreme nausea to the point of where I felt like throwing up. I was able to stay up throughout the morning but out of nowhere, I got so exhausted I had 3 naps already which probably wasted 3 hours of my time. I've been feeling very strange all day like I have 0 emotions at all which is strange because usually, I have a ton of mood swings during the day. I just feel nothing.
Is this normal and do things get better at all?
When watching a tv show earlier, I was able to actually just do that vs doing that plus three other things at once like usual. On one hand, it's nice (I guess??) but on the other hand, it feels as if I'm so locked into something like it's a literal trance. I'm not sure that I like the feeling because it makes me feel unproductive and zombified.
I have major classes starting right after the holidays and I just need to get this straightened out beforehand as I'm a college student. I've never been on any kind of medication like this before.
Does anyone have any advice? | 2021-12-16T21:22:28.000Z | ri0kz0 | 13 | 1 | ADHD | What to Expect on Strattera? I need Advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0kz0/what_to_expect_on_strattera_i_need_advice/ |
Birbirib | [removed] | 2021-12-16T21:20:04.000Z | ri0j34 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got diagnosed :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0j34/i_got_diagnosed/ |
dillpickle03 | The last 2.5 years have been so difficult. We went from a little speech therapy to some OT, and recently have visited a behavorial doctor.
Today, he was diagnosed with ADHD combined type, and she emphasized disruptive behavior and anxiety.
Medication was offered but I denied. Although I will say his doctor is supportive of my decision. I'll be doing parenting training and some time after February, he will start behavorial therapy.
He attends pre k at a public school and that could be an entire post on its own, so I won't add detail unless asked for it. But man has it been hell with the school system.
I empathize with the people around us that have to experience the brunt of his behavior.
But I also struggle with the fact that people don't seem to empathize with him and all he is struggling with. No one stops to think about what he is feeling and going through and how confusing everything must be for him. Or how exhausting this is for him.
I hope I can make things better for him. It will take time with therapy, and I don't mind going through the process. But I know the people around us (specifically school) will have difficulty understanding why I'm taking this route.
I dont know exactly what I'm looking for here. I just want to say my heart goes out to everyone who struggles with this and has struggled with in the past. | 2021-12-16T21:18:30.000Z | ri0hw5 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Today my 4 year old was diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0hw5/today_my_4_year_old_was_diagnosed/ |
LeopoldDDoggo | [removed] | 2021-12-16T21:17:22.000Z | ri0h17 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (UK) Trouble with Pharmacierge — anyone experiencing Elvanse delays? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0h17/uk_trouble_with_pharmacierge_anyone_experiencing/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T21:17:13.000Z | ri0gwt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My 4 year old was diagnosed today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0gwt/my_4_year_old_was_diagnosed_today/ |
kyakis | Long post incoming! Sorry if wrong flair
When I learned what executive dysfunction was I obsessed over it for months. I researched online what conditions have it as a symptom and learned a lot about ASD and ADHD. So I scheduled an appointment to have one of those big psych assessments done.
Me and my family were given questionnaires and I came in for testing. The result was that I most likely didn't have ASD (which I'd initially suspected) .. so I asked him could it possibly be ADHD? And he looked through my tests and saw my working memory sucked, I had trouble with executive function, and my family's answers supported it. Then he asked if I experienced symptoms as a child. I know I had problems as a child with staying organized, doing homework, hyperfixations, and even falling asleep due to too many thoughts.. so I said yes and he diagnosed me with inattentive ADHD.
Jump forward to now (a year later) I'm 24 and I'm doubting everything. The main thing is that I actually have less energy than the average person, I sleep a lot, and I don't think I experience racing thoughts like everyone with ADHD does. In fact my brain is a bit slow (not enough to be sluggish tempo or whatever it's called) unless I have a high energy day and then I can be hyper. Additionally when I have caffeine I do get hyper.
Too many red flags. I'm starting to think there's something else that I just don't understand.
My sister also got diagnosed with ADHD and looking at our mom who shares a lot of my struggles, I just know there's something there that makes us different. I'm just not sure it's ADHD. I wonder how many people are just as confused as I am?
P.s. not looking for a diagnosis I'm just venting feel free to share your thoughts :) | 2021-12-16T21:15:05.000Z | ri0fa9 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | I think I've been lying to myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0fa9/i_think_ive_been_lying_to_myself/ |
Brynnakat | Did super extensive, and expensive, testing. She came back Monday and said no I’m not diagnosing you.
I had a pre-scheduled meeting with my usual psychiatrist today. I mentioned the testing and she went “you wanna go through the dsm-5 criteria?” I said yes of course. Boom diagnosed.
The testing I did mentioned the dsm-5 *ONCE* and it wasn’t even in relation to ADHD. So what was she even testing for? It took like 3 minutes for a diagnosis from my normal psychiatrist. I’m so frustrated. Don’t get me wrong I’m excited I have a diagnosis now but man… what the hell.
At least I can say I have ADHD now. And I know my scores for various cognitive tests. I guess. Sorry if it’s the wrong tag I don’t really know which one to put this under | 2021-12-16T21:13:11.000Z | ri0du7 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Got denied a diagnosis and then got a diagnosis within four days | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0du7/got_denied_a_diagnosis_and_then_got_a_diagnosis/ |
SwimmingThis3424 | Ive been finding it really hard to focus while studying, even 10 continuous minutes is difficult sometimes. Ive tried study with me videos, lofi music, ambience, pure silence, but nothing is working and im getting kind of frustrated, so i was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to focus better so i can study productively?
Ive also been trying to kick my habit of always leaving things until the absolute last minute to do, and only if theres a deadline that cannot be delayed any longer, and sometimes even then i dont finish my tasks. This makes it hard for me to finish my schoolwork, and even harder to finish personal tasks, as they technically have no deadlines other than ones i set myself. Any tips on this would be really helpful too! | 2021-12-16T21:08:37.000Z | ri0abf | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Study tips + stop procrastinating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri0abf/study_tips_stop_procrastinating/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T21:06:37.000Z | ri08ru | 3 | 0 | ADHD | How do you get your parents to let you get screened? (Strict parents, ones in denial) | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri08ru/how_do_you_get_your_parents_to_let_you_get/ |
throwaway376848272 | Long story short I’ve been clean from heroin, xanax, Valium, cocaine, we ed, alcohol, and amphetamines for about a year and a half. The downers were always my drugs of choice and while I definitely abused amphetamines those were my last resort and didn’t happen often. Now that I have a clear head my life has gotten so much bigger I’m really struggling to stay focused and on top of all my projects and commitments. I would really like to really like to get back on some adhd meds because caffeine just isn’t helping me anymore. My worry is that if I start taking stimulants again I’ll start craving others drugs and alcohol. I’m hoping some of you can relate and share your experience with me. | 2021-12-16T21:02:47.000Z | ri05lc | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Any former drug addicts take anything for your ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri05lc/any_former_drug_addicts_take_anything_for_your/ |
dyscospydr21 | I (26F) am currently in the middle of the process of getting diagnosed with adult ADHD (inattentive type). I was the typical *gifted kid* who did really well at school and got really good grades and put in loads of work and effort to get there - even though i always noticed that i had to put in two or three times the effort than everyone else was to get the same results. But I even completed my undergrad and masters degree with good results.
But now, I am doing a PhD and all of that has disappeared. I want to do the things I need to do for my course but I just can't. I am really struggling with going in every day and organising and structuring my life. I started thinking there was something going on with me at the start of this year and it wasn't until I found this community and read up on ADHD that I felt like this could be what's happening. And since realising this, it almost seems more impossible to control these things and I'm noticing more and more things relating to ADHD that have always been there but I didn't realise.
I guess my question here is how does someone go from being the *gifted kid* and being able to get good grades and doing all the hard work and putting in the effort required to get those results to completely falling apart? | 2021-12-16T20:59:20.000Z | ri02q8 | 6 | 9 | ADHD | Former *gifted kid* | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ri02q8/former_gifted_kid/ |
blakemp64 | I’m planning to quit smoking this week. I’ve used nicotine since 14 (8yrs), and it’s helped with concentration/clarity. Working hands on and getting tunnel vision is probably the only time I’m truly at peace with my mind. I’ve convinced myself I can only achieve this state while being stimulated. So I’m terrified of losing this ability…
Advice?
(Already taking lion’s mane, bacopa, shilajit(highly recommend))(plus a vitamin B- and D-complex)(diet and exercise is good too) | 2021-12-16T20:51:00.000Z | rhzwan | 17 | 4 | ADHD | Quitting-smoking advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzwan/quittingsmoking_advice/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T20:50:10.000Z | rhzvol | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Got my diagnosis but they had to test my heart rate and I was tired and anxious | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzvol/got_my_diagnosis_but_they_had_to_test_my_heart/ |
mikenebez |
Honestly I’m not even sure if this is ADHD related, but figured I gotta start somewhere. So I’m starting to realize that I get super obsessed with a subject for a couple weeks or so, and then out of nowhere my interest disappears. Like for example I was on a huge UFC kick for a little while, I even wanted to join a BJJ school. Then a couple weeks pass and it’s like it never even crossed my mind in the first place. My most recent kick seems to be Marvel, I’ve been watching all of the marvel movies, watching interviews on YouTube, basically everything Marvel right now to the point that I get sick of it.
This happens a lot with all different interests and hobbies, it’s like I want to go full force into a hobby to the point where I research the shit out of it all day every day. And then before I even realize it, I drop that interest and go on to another thing. I guess what I’m asking is if this is something I should talk to someone about? | 2021-12-16T20:49:59.000Z | rhzvjc | 4 | 8 | ADHD | What should I do? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzvjc/what_should_i_do/ |
greatunknown_ | I'm just wondering since I can't imagine its something that can be spotted in a scan or something. I'm getting a doctors appointment after Christmas and I want to know what to expect. Do they ask you lots of questions? Do they monitor you or something? Sorry if this isn't a good place to ask. Thanks.
Edit: Thank you everyone for the helpful answers. I know what to expect more or less now. | 2021-12-16T20:49:29.000Z | rhzv5n | 5 | 1 | ADHD | How is ADHD actually diagnosed? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzv5n/how_is_adhd_actually_diagnosed/ |
just_let_me_be | Often when I have stuff to do (like right now) and am unable to do it, I go looking for that magic solution. Never find it. Drives me mad every time. Spend so much time trawling through article after article about how to just do the thing.
Oh how I can't wait for that magic fix all
The equivalent of Shia LaBeouf's "Just do it" that would just make me do it
In the meantime, any and all help and/or support is welcome | 2021-12-16T20:47:56.000Z | rhztyz | 7 | 3 | ADHD | I want the MaGiC soLuTiOn | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhztyz/i_want_the_magic_solution/ |
Professional_Ad_1441 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:47:03.000Z | rhztbx | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse doesn’t work as well when taken with Zoloft ? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhztbx/vyvanse_doesnt_work_as_well_when_taken_with_zoloft/ |
FirefighterDry2824 | I swear to God the world is out to get me. In high school I was a great student and got very good grades. I did drum line in the marching band and concert percussion too. I was under the impression that I was capable of continuing that trend in college. Well I was wrong.
I was doing well in all of my classes until literally a week ago, where I forgot to take my meds for two days and didn’t do ANYTHING. I missed huge projects in every class, so my GPA is going to be somewhere around 2.25. I need a 3.0 to stay in the anatomy program I’m currently in, and if you get kicked out once, they don’t let you back in. My horrific GPA and the fact that I’ll be getting kicked out of that program basically just guaranteed I need straight A’s the rest of undergrad if I want a chance to get into med school.
Also, my roommate left for winter break already, and did literally zero of the things on our required checklist. So I have to do all of them. I was getting ready to vacuum and moved my chair away from the wall to vacuum underneath it, and there’s a huge fucking dent in it. I can’t deal with this right nowwwwwww.
By the way, I’m aware that all of these things are actually my fault and not the world being out to get me, but I’m stressed tf out and I don’t know what to do. Send help pls | 2021-12-16T20:45:56.000Z | rhzshn | 1 | 2 | ADHD | What kind of karmic debt is being paid to me right now | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzshn/what_kind_of_karmic_debt_is_being_paid_to_me/ |
michaelc96 | I’m constantly given tasks at work that LITERALLY have no deadline to them. How in the world do I start them/finish them when the task alone is a multi day process? Friends suggested giving myself a imaginary deadline but that has yet to help once. I have a constant battle between doing it and I have plenty of time. This causes me to keep putting it off more and more. Any suggestions on how to do help this? | 2021-12-16T20:44:45.000Z | rhzrij | 5 | 11 | ADHD | How do you guys manage to start a task that literally has no deadline? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzrij/how_do_you_guys_manage_to_start_a_task_that/ |
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l0serwhoreads | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:43:14.000Z | rhzqcs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got diagnosed with ADHD but my parents don't believe I have it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzqcs/i_got_diagnosed_with_adhd_but_my_parents_dont/ |
xelapearl | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:42:54.000Z | rhzq3l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i’m constantly fighting with myself everyday and i hate myself for it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzq3l/im_constantly_fighting_with_myself_everyday_and_i/ |
kp6615 | I am successfully treated on meds for years now. Well today I got up at 4am, my dog woke me up I just got a new puppy. Anyway she woke me up to pee, I usually get up around 5 anyway for my two hours of peace and quiet. Anyway I have had this low level of exhaustion all day I call this dangerous tired, why because I am afraid of when I was driving today. And I will not have excess coffee as this will make my anxiety go bad. i finally hydrated myself and ate and now I feel better. But man what a scary feeling | 2021-12-16T20:41:36.000Z | rhzp2p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dangerous Tired | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzp2p/dangerous_tired/ |
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GlitteringDoughnutt | - i’m sorry for any blocks of text, i’m on mobile
- i just moved back home for winter break, which means my college schedule is over and i can do whatever i want. however, within a day i end up staying up till six am and sleeping until 3 pm.
- i hate waking up so late and wasting my day, but making plans for myself like going to the store doesn’t seem to be a good enough motivator to get up earlier. i’m thinking of getting a job over the break to at least have that structure, but in the meantime, how do i make myself get up earlier?
- i can try setting my phone across the room, but i tend to just snooze over and over again no matter what. most of my college friends also don’t live near me so it’s not like i can go hang out w them 😔
- edit: formatting -_- | 2021-12-16T20:38:36.000Z | rhzmpj | 3 | 2 | ADHD | how do you wake up at a reasonable hour if you have nothing to do that day? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzmpj/how_do_you_wake_up_at_a_reasonable_hour_if_you/ |
Purpleflax | Hey, just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience to me after beginning medication.
I’ve recently started Concerta after my diagnosis and I’ve noticed at no fault of my partner that I feel quite suddenly less motivated to put time and effort into the relationship and wondering if anyone else has had similar effects and what can be done to counter it? | 2021-12-16T20:36:39.000Z | rhzl8i | 3 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD Medication and Relationships | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzl8i/adhd_medication_and_relationships/ |
carriebrokeshaw | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:34:33.000Z | rhzjmt | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall XR vs Concerta - which is better to start? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzjmt/adderall_xr_vs_concerta_which_is_better_to_start/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T20:30:47.000Z | rhzgr9 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Hey fellow monkeys, ive been thinking. Maybe the help of a few online zombies would assist me in understanding myself and my condition better. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzgr9/hey_fellow_monkeys_ive_been_thinking_maybe_the/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T20:28:30.000Z | rhzezp | 3 | 0 | ADHD | forgot something important for my undergrad thesis | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzezp/forgot_something_important_for_my_undergrad_thesis/ |
socialskills100 | My great grandpa died about 14 years ago, when I was 8 I think. I only remember being cuddled up to him on the couch at every visit while he napped, and feeling nothing at all when he died. To my understanding, that’s not uncommon with kids though.
Now I’m 22, and I was diagnosed in November. I loved and respected my great grandma (gg) so much. Until 99, she lived a great life, tended to a huge garden and had lots of friends. Every summer we’d get vegetables, fruits, flowers etc. She was a very strong woman, despite being so brittle at the end. At 98, she scared off 3 thieves with just a pitchfork. She was not to be messed with.
I always told her dirty jokes when I was younger, and she would laugh while my mom choked on air. I looked up to gg so much.
Since I was 12 (and she was 89) I’ve been told she would die soon. Every year she kept going was a surprise to all of us. Around 99, her heart had weakened so much she had trouble breathing. The last 2 years were a struggle for both her and us.
She spent her last year in a very nice nursing home with an incredible nice caretaker.
She passed this morning at 5am. My mom called me at 9am to tell me. I didn’t feel anything, despite the few tears that fell. She was with my aunt, grandma, and a couple of her other grand kids. I was told she died in her sleep peacefully, holding both my aunt and grandma’s hand. It’s what we’ve hoped for these past two years.
The thing is, on top of this I’m barely holding on to life, and I’m severely depressed. So I’ve been down all day, and it was nice being able to tell my coworkers that it was because of my gg. Rather than pretending I’m fine.
That sounds very cynical to the people around me, so I stopped talking and just listened. I can’t tell if I detached so much as child cause I knew she was about to die. Or maybe it’s the ADHD? I’m so glad she’s no longer suffering and finally found peace. She had an incredible life. And she won’t have to miss her cat anymore!
It’s like… I view it in ways that benefit me. It feels extremely weird that she’s not here. I’ll miss her. But every time I open my mouth I end up saying things like, “it’s weird not being able to say we’re a 4 generation family anymore.” Or “I’ll miss her sheep.” Etc.
Can anyone relate? I absolutely care I’m just so… numb. Idk what to say to my family | 2021-12-16T20:28:18.000Z | rhzetp | 7 | 3 | ADHD | My great grandma (101) died this morning. It feels as if I see it in a very cynical way, compared to my family | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzetp/my_great_grandma_101_died_this_morning_it_feels/ |
hydrogen661505 | It's ok! It happens to all of us. My little brother let me know yesterday that my room is and I quote "spicy" for the smell. Wash your sheets pillows and mattress if you haven't done so lately! Vacuum or mop if you can. It's Normal to not notice the smell of your room if you spend a ton of time in it like I do! | 2021-12-16T20:27:38.000Z | rhzeb2 | 12 | 66 | ADHD | REMINDER: your room might not smell great. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzeb2/reminder_your_room_might_not_smell_great/ |
Stanv13 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:27:15.000Z | rhze0s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I've scheduled a meeting with a psychologist because i think i might have adhd. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhze0s/ive_scheduled_a_meeting_with_a_psychologist/ |
Comrade_Smartass | Hey y'all, I just got a call from the head of the Behavioral Health department of a clinic I go to.
After seeing a physician to get referred to her department, I just scheduled my first appointment with her and was told that getting an adult ADHD diagnosis we probably involve getting a second referral and going somewhere else for about $1000 of testing, after you to a year of being on a wait list.
Is that normal (in the U.S)? Seems a bit much, and it's certainly a daunting amount of money for me. | 2021-12-16T20:26:00.000Z | rhzd74 | 9 | 0 | ADHD | I just got quoted $1000 for testing to get an ADHD diagnosis, is that normal? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhzd74/i_just_got_quoted_1000_for_testing_to_get_an_adhd/ |
ApolloMahalo | This used to happen a lot more frequently and I forgot about it until just now when it happened again for the first time in a few years. My inner voice turned angry/condescending and I could feel a heavy blanket of negative energy just pile on me.
When it happens, my head feels light and picks up speed and everything takes on a tone of disgust. It only lasts for a few minutes or less, but it throws off my entire mood for a bit until I can get myself back on track.
There isnt a trigger; it just happens randomly. I am just weirded out that it happens at all and that there was a large break from the last time it happened.
Just wanted to share and see if this was a common experience or if I should ask my doctor about it. | 2021-12-16T20:21:07.000Z | rhz9in | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Inner voice turns angry sometimes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhz9in/inner_voice_turns_angry_sometimes/ |
IseeDaBishInYou | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:20:22.000Z | rhz8xy | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Little amounts of shroomies as medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhz8xy/little_amounts_of_shroomies_as_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T20:19:30.000Z | rhz88y | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Buying Christmas presents?! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhz88y/buying_christmas_presents/ |
Stanv13 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:16:16.000Z | rhz5tt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think i might have ADHD, ive scheduled a meeting with a psycholgist. What do i say to him? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhz5tt/i_think_i_might_have_adhd_ive_scheduled_a_meeting/ |
rocknroll-tragedy | When I was 10, I was diagnosed with insomnia and told to take melatonin, so I did. I was bounced up and down with doses, but nothing really worked. My brain was straight-up going too fast to shut itself off. My doctor eventually pulled me off melatonin, but I was curious why she didn't switch it to anything else, because I was still struggling.
Turns out, she "undiagnosed" me with insomnia.
6 years later, my mom and I have pretty much determined this is likely an ADHD/MaDD thing. I'm pretty sure the MaDD is caused by the ADHD (and some other things), which is why I'm grouping them. But I'm not sure if it's this or anxiety.
I'm curious if this is something anyone else can relate to? | 2021-12-16T20:10:54.000Z | rhz1ot | 5 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD/MaDD ruining sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhz1ot/adhdmadd_ruining_sleep/ |
That_Sand_6225 | I currently live with my sister and she’s the best roommate I’ve ever had and I love her so much BUT she keeps going to my room when I’m not around; borrows clothes and jewellery without asking (often without giving it back) and plays my piano. When my room is not messy the piano thing doesn’t bother me but when my room is messy (which is most of the time tbh) it can totally derail me finding out that she’s been in my room. I’ve spoken to her about the clothing thing and it got a bit better (tho it seems like she kinda forgot about it now). I feel so dumb for not being able to talk to her about it when it bothers me so much but I also feel like the biggest idiot on earth for letting it bother me. Just typing this makes me feel incredibly guilty idk. In the past I’ve had numerous people (including past roommates and an abusive now-ex-partner) continuously break/ignore clear boundaries and I just can’t do it anymore so I HAVE to tell her to stay out of my room but how do I do that without feeling like I’ve failed? | 2021-12-16T20:07:16.000Z | rhyyqv | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How do I explain and set boundaries without feeling like a complete jerk? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyyqv/how_do_i_explain_and_set_boundaries_without/ |
BlessedShadows | Is it normal for memory/focus to be sooo poor that no matter how hard I try and study, when it gets to the exam it’s like I was reading the wrong book?
I’m going after a STEM degree which is pretty far out of my wheelhouse, and although I’m passing all my classes I feel like the worst student.
I do well enough on my homework after the class reading but I do poorly on all tests and exams.
I take notes over and over again but when the test time comes it’s like I’ve been reading the wrong class material (I haven’t).
Does anyone else relate and maybe have any tips? Studying is hard enough without it feeling like it makes 0 difference. | 2021-12-16T20:05:22.000Z | rhyx7j | 4 | 7 | ADHD | Nothing I study is Ever on an Exam | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyx7j/nothing_i_study_is_ever_on_an_exam/ |
richhomiethanh | I was diagnosed a few month ago and started stimulant medication. I felt instantly calm, almost sleepy, and I think that was a confirmation for both my psychiatrist and i that it was indeed ADHD. I’ve switched medications about 3x now, still at very low doses and all throughout that, i never once craved medication. I thought it was strange that giving my brain what it needed, I would expect there to be some sort of craving for the pill in the morning. Has anyone had this experience or also think my diagnosis could be wrong? | 2021-12-16T20:04:33.000Z | rhywha | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Medication cravings, or lack thereof. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhywha/medication_cravings_or_lack_thereof/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T20:04:29.000Z | rhywfq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need advice with medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhywfq/need_advice_with_medication/ |
Accomplished-Egg-987 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:55:25.000Z | rhyoxa | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Extreme obsession / poor impulse control - is this an ADHD symptom? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyoxa/extreme_obsession_poor_impulse_control_is_this_an/ |
oofadhdsucks | I don't know why I haven't been fired yet.
The worst part of my ADHD is manifesting itself as not getting up in the morning. My job gives me negative dopamine so while I have been making efforts for MONTHS to get my shit together (therapy, meds, a FUCK of ADHD education, light therapy, increasing my sleep quality, wake up calls, and even a taser alarm clock) I still can't just force myself to do it.
I am looking for better jobs, but I don't like that I can't just force myself to do things I don't like. Like I honestly WANT to be able to get to work at 9am. Everyday I have so much hope and I'm like "it's gonna be different I am gonna do the thing" and I have been failing over and over and over and over again and it make me want to scream.
There are basically no consequences to my actions. If I don't go then my coworkers just kinda work without me (I'm new and not that useful) and I do something from home. And I have yet to receive ANY formal discipline for my CONSTANT lateness. It's insane! I'm like BEGGING for consequences at this point!
But yeah I just had to vent. I am fixing up my resume and I am gonna hire someone to wake me up until I get my shit together. I'm just so mad that I am struggling so hard.
Note: I am in therapy and have been treated for depression for years now. This is deeper than that. There are a lot of problems going on at once.
Edit: crap this post got a lot of upvotes. Thank y'all for the suggestions. I will be trying some of them, but I want to say: the main point of this post was really just me being pissed that I have to try so hard at something that seems like it shouldn't be this hard. Its not that I don't know HOW to wake up necessarily, it's that I physically can't.
Depression, anxiety, and ADHD are creating a cycle that's very hard to break out of. A lot of these suggestions only work if I have the energy to set them up. Which I can do if I'm not depressed, but one day of depression and then boom, all of my coping skills fall apart. Waking up in the morning feels like using a rube Goldberg machine.
For example: taser watch works if I put it on at night. But sometimes I come home and literally collapse in bed. So I need to set an alarm at night to put on the watch. Also need to set another alarm to make sure the watch is charged. And another separate alarm to charge my phone so that the alarms on my phone will go off, etc...
When y'all give suggestions it's like adding another piece to the machine. The added piece may work! But I am just pissed that I need the machine in the first place.
I do think that there is a machine that will work for me. It's just taking me FOREVER to build bc I keep forgetting things and not being productive bc of the ADHD and cycling through depression and fatigue bc of my job (and the regular ol genetic clinical depression). I'm just mad overall. | 2021-12-16T19:51:53.000Z | rhym7q | 108 | 192 | ADHD | I did not show up to work two days in a row | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhym7q/i_did_not_show_up_to_work_two_days_in_a_row/ |
actinium226 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:51:36.000Z | rhylzj | 3 | 4 | ADHD | A Chrome extension to turn the red notification badge on Facebook, YouTube, etc. into a gray one | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhylzj/a_chrome_extension_to_turn_the_red_notification/ |
tomi_pisoi | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:50:13.000Z | rhykwi | 1 | 0 | ADHD | any ADHD online test for screening? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhykwi/any_adhd_online_test_for_screening/ |
existentialtalent | Any Indian insomniac with ADHD here? I ll be awake till 4am. A short intro of myself - doctor from southern india, traveler, reader. Ping me for a chat.
This is called dsps. For beginners, we are just night creatures. Out quality of life is better if we sleep in the morning and work from evenings or afternoon. | 2021-12-16T19:46:06.000Z | rhyhqg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any Indian insomniac with ADHD here? I ll be awake till 4am. A short intro of myself - doctor from southern india, traveler, reader. Ping me for a chat | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyhqg/any_indian_insomniac_with_adhd_here_i_ll_be_awake/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:43:52.000Z | rhyfxq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any Indian insomniac with ADHD here? I ll be awake till 4am. A short intro of myself - doctor from southern india, traveler, reader. Ping me for a chat | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyfxq/any_indian_insomniac_with_adhd_here_i_ll_be_awake/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:43:27.000Z | rhyflj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to deal with brother who made fun of me for having ADHD, saying that he thinks he has it too (despite never showing symptoms)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyflj/how_to_deal_with_brother_who_made_fun_of_me_for/ |
brynncxx | So I have my final exam for calculus today and it’s from 1pm -4pm. I’m really worried about my meds wearing off because I usually feel my executive dysfunction taking over again at around 2pm, it’s almost impossible to study or do anything meticulous after 230. I take adderall XR 30mg at 6:30 am, so it makes sense that around then it’s wearing off but I also don’t want to misuse my medication by taking another one pre exam…. Idk, let me know your thoughts ❤️ | 2021-12-16T19:42:03.000Z | rhyegj | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Do I take a second dose to make it through my exam? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyegj/do_i_take_a_second_dose_to_make_it_through_my_exam/ |
leomaldur | So what I've seen in this sub is that you're all hobby-specialists of sorts since most of you have tried a lot of stuff out already haha. And so have I but I haven't really found anything that's exciting yet safe or financially doable.
Currently I have reading, coding, learing a new language and such. And while these are pretty interesting they are all pretty passive and thus aren't really that exciting.
What I already like:
Landscape biking - not that dangerous and pretty doable overall but it's winter.
Mountain skiing - super fun and pretty safe but really expensive.
Climbing the city landscape - probably pretty dangerous and I also have a crippling fear of heights lol. This summer I went bunjee jumping and that was exhilarating.
So I'm looking for something I could do weekly to give me a hit of that sweet adrenaline but would't lead me to my death and/or financial ruin. Got any suggestions? (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) | 2021-12-16T19:40:12.000Z | rhyd1i | 14 | 6 | ADHD | Tell me about your most exciting hobbies!? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyd1i/tell_me_about_your_most_exciting_hobbies/ |
helpreddit12345 | I suspect that people here may also have anxiety. I am literally sleeping more because I can't face the world anymore. I have stuff to do and I'm scrolling life away. I'm also depressed because of my hair lately so that's distracting me. I have a final tomorrow. Gosh idk what to do anymore I feel trapped | 2021-12-16T19:37:33.000Z | rhyb9c | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Can't do anything because there is so much to do and feeling overwhelmed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhyb9c/cant_do_anything_because_there_is_so_much_to_do/ |
catchmeifyouspam | So I know it is really common for ADHD folks to have other conditions. With me I have always struggled with directions to the point of my parents making jokes about it, had troubling learning left from right when little and usually use my dominant hand as reference now. I also hold my pencil really weird which people pick up on.
I'm a quick learner and do well in school now, but when little I was in a program to help with reading/grammar (I think this is adhd related, I'm just throwing things out there). Additionally, this is not a sympton, but I also weirdly have a verbal reasoning intelligence in the 75th percentile, but perceptual reasoning in 34th percentile according to wechsler (usually theyre both around the same percentile so I added this).
I'm not sure if these are all adhd things, but it feels like there may be another condition? Could just be adhd. Not asking anyone to diagnose me, I was just curious if some of these of these things sound like a comorbidity? | 2021-12-16T19:35:09.000Z | rhy9ed | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Comorbidity to ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy9ed/comorbidity_to_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T19:31:10.000Z | rhy6m2 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Talking to myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy6m2/talking_to_myself/ |
Iseeuoverthere | So, I was diagnosed over 2 decades ago with ADHD, around when I was 6 or 7. Used to take medication for it then I stopped one day in my early teens. I think I just kind of let it run its course. But now that I'm married, with a house, in my early 30s I've been starting to notice it more, a lot more. I bounce from task to task without finishing it. House chores are difficult for me unless I enjoy doing them (I love mowing surprisingly), and routines are extremely hard for me to the point where I don't start them cause I know I won't finish them. Being held accountable in a non-aggressive way helps me sometimes and I am more reward driven. I have tons of house chores and stuff on my honey-do list, and feel bad for never getting them done. I'd really like to avoid going in on meds, cause I really don't like or want to be chemically influenced. But is there anything I can do to help mitigate my ADHD or to focus it to help me in everyday life? | 2021-12-16T19:30:17.000Z | rhy5ve | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Needing some advice. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy5ve/needing_some_advice/ |
Rattie_Queen | I don't always realize that I talk loudly and I'm in class but my teacher told me I need to lower the volume a lot and I'm being really loud and I didn't realize it so now I'm embarrassed and want to cry. I really hate how unaware I am of myself and my own actions, I want to cry and curl up to self loathe. | 2021-12-16T19:29:08.000Z | rhy4v4 | 8 | 5 | ADHD | My emotional deregulation is so bad that someone pointing out my actions puts me in an instant depressive/loathing episode | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy4v4/my_emotional_deregulation_is_so_bad_that_someone/ |
The-Fanta-Menace | I'm so freaking burnt out right now. The past few years have been too intense. I'm struggling hard to find motivation to do anything right now... I'm just paralyzed. There's so many things I need to be doing but I'm just stuck and my depression has come back hard as a result.
This is definitely a thing for us... I've dealt with it for 30+ years. I used to bounce back quicker though. This time just feels so hard.. like I'm getting crushed under a pile of small stones increasing 20 fold each day. Weird analogy but hopefully you get what I'm trying to say.
What do you guys do when you're facing burnout? I really need some ideas to get unstuck! | 2021-12-16T19:26:53.000Z | rhy349 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD Burnout | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy349/adhd_burnout/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T19:26:13.000Z | rhy2lv | 2 | 1 | ADHD | My rejection sensitivity is so bad it puts me into an instant depressive episode | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy2lv/my_rejection_sensitivity_is_so_bad_it_puts_me/ |
Man_bear_badger | So I've been Elvanse for about 2 months now, and while it has undoubtedly helped me (PI) symptoms, I'm slowly losing weight, about 5kgs so far. This is a pretty big problem for me as I'm already under weight and pretty self conscious about it.
I find that while I'm much more likely to have breakfast than I used to be I often skip other meals.
Is there any tips people have to avoid this? I actually want to put on about 10kg, but metabolism is an issue for me and now I'm clearly not reaching a sustainable amount of calories. So tips for weight gain in general would be helpful! | 2021-12-16T19:24:57.000Z | rhy1lb | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Unwanted weight loss using Vyvanse (Elvanse) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhy1lb/unwanted_weight_loss_using_vyvanse_elvanse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T19:20:59.000Z | rhxyel | 2 | 1 | ADHD | If you live in BC and your meds require a 'special authority' to be covered, take note. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxyel/if_you_live_in_bc_and_your_meds_require_a_special/ |
FaithInStrangers94 | I’ve tried everything.
No matter how tired I was throughout the day, by nightfall I’m wide awake and not only that but I’m interested by everything I see or hear.
I only had 45 minutes of sleep last night and was tired as hell all day planning to go to bed at 10pm to reset my sleep pattern.
Then just before I shut my laptop I see some article about films, end up watching Bladerunner 2049 then listening to standup from George Carlin, researching music and mood while listening to Ulcerates latest album and somehow ended up reading about Malthusian vs cornucopian futurism - whoops it’s 4am. The mf birds are chirping and the sun is started to raise its ugly head
Maybe I need to get a nocturnal job. | 2021-12-16T19:19:54.000Z | rhxxj6 | 8 | 6 | ADHD | I’ve accepted the fact that I’ll never have a normal sleep pattern | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxxj6/ive_accepted_the_fact_that_ill_never_have_a/ |
merganzer | TL;DR: Medication (Adderall XR) has made my least favorite part of my job tolerable.
So, I'm officially the bookkeeper for a small church, although in practice I do a lot of other stuff, too - minor maintenance, yardwork, stock and run the food pantry, field calls for rent and utility assistance, etc. It's good most of the time. I can switch tasks a lot during the day, take a walk around the building if I need to, go run errands or do more physical/active things if I'm feeling restless. Super flexible hours, with understanding coworkers, who don't mind if I need to take a mental health day (and I do, sometimes). I can even bring my kids when they're not in school.
There is one thing I don't like, though, and that's late December - early January, when I have to send out tax receipts to everybody who's sent in donations or contributions to the various causes and people we do banking for (thankfully, I can do a summary donation statement for each person rather than for individual payments). Altogether, I prepare about 300 receipts every year and have to physically mail about 200 of those and email signed PDFs to another 50. It's this horrible combination of "boring" and "requires attention to detail" and I'm always at the mercy at how careful I was inputting check data throughout the year (I often have to pull up the scans I made of deposits to double-check amounts, names, and check numbers). This all happens at the same time of the year that I need to send out W2s and 1099s and file the church stuff with the IRS and Soc Sec, as well as make sure our accounts are balanced before I close out the calendar year in the software. It's always very stressful and I hate it, and normally procrastinate and agonize over it until I'm almost out of time and people are complaining.
In some ways, this year is going to be worse, as we have to migrate all of our data to new software in January, which I am already worried about, *however*...I started Adderall two months ago. And I've already done a quarter of my receipts. This is something that I can *do* now, with no sweat. Medication hasn't been a miracle cure, and I'm not even sure if I'm going to be able to stick with Adderall in the long term, but it is helping me with this, right now.
So Merry Christmas to me. :) Just wanted to share. | 2021-12-16T19:18:39.000Z | rhxwm0 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | The hardest part of my job isn't that hard with medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxwm0/the_hardest_part_of_my_job_isnt_that_hard_with/ |
felorius | I know that it isn't good to do and reduces effectiveness of the medication. Besides reduced effectiveness what side effects do you have? I've recently realized that some common issues I've been having will happen if I take my meds after not sleeping enough.
For instance: if I don't sleep enough my meds give me really bad brain fog and tunnel vision. Is this normal? | 2021-12-16T19:17:38.000Z | rhxvrk | 4 | 3 | ADHD | How does both lack of sleep and undereating change the effective of your ADHD medicine? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxvrk/how_does_both_lack_of_sleep_and_undereating/ |
Cautious_Row_6708 | So I’ve been taking generic Ritalin 10 mg twice daily for a month-ish and it’s been okay, better than Adderall IR in terms of health. But there is one side effect I can’t shake and it’s overstimulation.
Everything feels like it’s too much to the point where I can’t get anything done anymore because my brain is overwhelmed by everything around me. I’ll clean, cook, and exercise perfectly on schedule. But when it comes to my job for example, I can’t perform as well as I used to because I can’t form a thought and put it in the computer or solve problems as well. Unmedicated I couldn’t find the motivation to code but when I did I could do it with relative ease. Same with my hobbies like painting, I can’t form a thought, not in a zombie sort of way but in an overwhelmed sort of way. My brain is so full of information and thoughts racing at once it becomes foggy.
Basically if a task is just physical it’s easy but if it requires my creativity or intellect I can’t seem to focus. I feel so jittery all the time. The symptoms feel like my blood sugar is low but I have too much energy as well.
Is this normal? I had bad physical effects on Adderall IR, really extreme muscle cramps, insomnia, and emotional flatness but it didn’t effect my actual thinking process like this, I worked really well on it actually. I thought an extended release medication would be bad for me because of the insomnia issue so I rejected Concerta but from what I hear it feels a lot smoother? I just don’t know what a good medication would feel like and I don’t wanna waste the $80 for a session with my psychiatrist if this is normal basically.
TLDR; For people who have found their perfect medication and dose describe how it should feel? | 2021-12-16T19:16:20.000Z | rhxuqv | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What does the perfect medication and dose feel like for you? | 0.66 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxuqv/what_does_the_perfect_medication_and_dose_feel/ |
hallec19 | Hello everyone, like the title says my partner thinks I have ADHD. He was re-diagnosed within the year at age 30 (he was first diagnosed as a kid but his parents didn’t get him treatment). He has been getting frustrated at my behaviors saying that they were things he struggled with before getting treated. I’m a 24 year old woman.
I brought it up to my therapist and she brushed it off saying my behaviors were because of my diagnosed depression and anxiety. I’m not even sure I want to get diagnosed with ADHD as I just blame my laziness on being depressed and ADHD would just another scapegoat for me.
I guess I’m asking if anyone has any similar experiences that could be helpful. And if anyone has any resources or tests that explain behaviors of ADHD that would also be cool. I hope that makes sense.
Thank you in advance. | 2021-12-16T19:13:35.000Z | rhxsjj | 12 | 2 | ADHD | My partner says he thinks I have ADHD. I don’t know what to think. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxsjj/my_partner_says_he_thinks_i_have_adhd_i_dont_know/ |
aarongreer987 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:09:19.000Z | rhxp87 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get prescribed Adderall? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxp87/how_do_i_get_prescribed_adderall/ |
SLA_93 | So lately I’ve found when I’m taking my medicine I get cold so easily. My hand and feet get sooo cold and I try to wear extra socks and warm shoes and it helps, but it doesn’t happen as much when I’m not taking my pills. I also get full body cold. I end up having to turn my heat up soo high to get the chill out and then I’m fine, but it’s usually about 45 mins after I take my pill.
Does this happen to anybody else and should I mention it to my doctor ?
I’m hoping I reached 300 characters now Bc my last post was taken down | 2021-12-16T19:08:41.000Z | rhxopm | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Cold when taking medicine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxopm/cold_when_taking_medicine/ |
SLA_93 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:04:02.000Z | rhxkyr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Cold when taking medicine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxkyr/cold_when_taking_medicine/ |
Fijit4 | I (19F) have been on 5mg of Adderall for a little less than a year. Around the start of November I get the onset of seasonal affective disorder so I needed to up my dose to 10mg. I wasn't taking 10mg consistently every day until about 3 weeks ago. Two days ago I suddenly couldn't fall asleep. I've been an early person my whole life, always going to bed around 10pm. I was awake until 2am that night and had to be up at 7am. The next night I was up until 1am and again, had to be up at 7am.
I have never had this happen before. I am so exhausted but feel like my eyes are glued open. I can't nap either, but I also can't think.
Adderall has only ever made me get worse quality sleep(less deep sleep) never issues falling asleep.
I'm so confused as to what happened. Any ideas? | 2021-12-16T19:02:17.000Z | rhxjj1 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Acute onset insomnia weeks after upping med dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxjj1/acute_onset_insomnia_weeks_after_upping_med_dose/ |
earthmosphere | Hi Guys,
(26M) How can I get an assessment in the UK without going to my GP? I've been struggling a lot more recently and currently in University which has increased a lot of the issues i'm facing. I've been questioning whether i've had ADHD for 5-6 years if not longer, a lot of the research i've done resonated with how I feel and act. I went to my GP several years ago for a possible referral however they were extremely unhelpful and dismissive of my case instantly telling me I didn't have ADHD as I was an adult.
Looking back at all the school records I had as a child and teenager there are a lot of signs that I suffered in some way, ADHD or not. I never lived up to my potential and even now in University I struggle to study among other things.
I'm not asking to have ADHD, just someone to rule it out or tell me I have so I can do something as i'm getting nowhere.
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Thanks | 2021-12-16T19:01:12.000Z | rhxio6 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | (UK) How can I get an assessment without my GP? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxio6/uk_how_can_i_get_an_assessment_without_my_gp/ |
Jumpin_bumpin | [removed] | 2021-12-16T19:01:04.000Z | rhxijo | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Kaiser Lives up to its Horrible Reputation for Mental Health Care | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxijo/kaiser_lives_up_to_its_horrible_reputation_for/ |
Shadow1602 | Ok so I have been researching on ADHD symptoms for quite some time now. I have watched dozens and dozens of videos by people with ADHD sharing their symptoms and how they affect their lives. And I noticed fairly quickly that I can identify with so many of the symptoms. The bad short time memory, not being able to go to bed early and then have very bad sleep, having a new hobby every so often (hyper fixation), thoughts drifting off mid conversation and not hearing anything in that moment, or even daydreaming while talking to someone. These are just a few symptoms but maybe those which affect my day to day life the most.
What do I do now? Do i just go to my doctor's office and say 'Hey I think I have ADHD. Please test me?'
Help is much appreciated. | 2021-12-16T18:57:27.000Z | rhxfm3 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I am convinced I have ADHD. What do I do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxfm3/i_am_convinced_i_have_adhd_what_do_i_do/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T18:56:44.000Z | rhxf33 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Should I talk to someone? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxf33/should_i_talk_to_someone/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T18:56:01.000Z | rhxelq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I don't know if I may have ADHD? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxelq/i_dont_know_if_i_may_have_adhd/ |
jitsfokicks | I need help masking what I can only assume are symptoms of the adhd I was diagnosed with.
I know this sounds bad but please here me out.
I live with a very narcissistic father. He gets angry very easily and a lot of it gets directed at me. He gets mad at my “attitude” but he’s talking about my resting face while I do anything. My resting face is irritated/sad looking. He gets angry at how I respond to his anger. Because I can’t talk like a “normal person” apparently. I can’t act like a “normal person” either. He doesn’t know about my diagnoses entirely as I’m an adult. But the financial abuse in this house has kept me here longer than I wanted to be. (That’s another issue that’s being resolved.)
My whole life I’ve always tried copying peoples mannerisms to figure out how to act normal. It got too tiring so I stopped but he gets so angry so easily. I can be relaxed around anyone else where I live but when him and people like him are around I get uncomfortable and scared. In turn I act “stupid”.
I don’t know how to act excited or surprised when I get gifts. I’m awkward. No matter how I feel I just don’t know how to project that in a normal way to everybody else apparently. When people get mad at me I don’t know where to look or how to carry myself. It makes people or people like him angrier. Some people have said I’m weird cause I don’t make eye contact when I talk or at least consistent eye contact. This is true but I never really thought much into it till someone said something. I’ve had people do like “mini interventions” with me where They’ll come up to me and try and tell me it’s okay to be myself or be confident. That I should be more out there. For the longest time I was just being reserved because I was more comfortable that way. I didn’t know there was something wrong with just listening to people and giving little input. I was just a little shy or quiet. But I guess that’s bothered people. So I started talking more. Putting myself “out there”. I hate it. But now I over explain myself and can’t stop. No matter what I do I can’t be fucking normal. I’m told I cry weird. I’m told I always have an attitude which has turned into having an attitude cause I’m scared all the time of my dad.
I just want to know how to carry myself normally. I just want to know how to control my facial expressions because I have no clue how I look or what emotion I’m expressing when it’s more neutral. Idk how to ask questions “normally” apparently. I don’t know how to do anything right.
I just want to stop being a target till I move out.
I’m tired. I just want to be left alone. Please help. | 2021-12-16T18:50:32.000Z | rhxaku | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Need help masking my adhd symptoms? It’s only temporary. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxaku/need_help_masking_my_adhd_symptoms_its_only/ |
ParkingStart2155 | Hey, been on strattera for 5 weeks approximately. It helps with anxiety and gives a warm feeling. Also quiets my head and i can read much easier than before, im also more motivated than before. However: its making me feel stuck in a bubble sort of, im much less down to earth on it if you get what I mean. I also have a hard time being serious on it and much more "giddy" and almost childish. I can't express my frustrations as well on it either, im acting like a teenager again. Im 30 btw.
Has anyone experienced this and is it something that will go away with time? The effects get worse the higher the dose btw.
Went back to 18-36 mg from 60 mg. Besides the previously mentioned side effects I'm also alot more tired/sleepy. | 2021-12-16T18:50:24.000Z | rhxah3 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Strattera weird effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhxah3/strattera_weird_effects/ |
EtherealDarkness | [removed] | 2021-12-16T18:47:29.000Z | rhx8bz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why is bad memory a common trait for people who have ADHD? Do you have bad short term or long term memory? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhx8bz/why_is_bad_memory_a_common_trait_for_people_who/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-16T18:45:22.000Z | rhx6om | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dog clicker | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhx6om/dog_clicker/ |
Vorlon_Cryptid | [removed] | 2021-12-16T18:40:19.000Z | rhx2xt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Finally been diagnosed after being accused of attention seeking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhx2xt/finally_been_diagnosed_after_being_accused_of/ |
No-Entertainment2254 |
People that I get on well with and become good friends with I sometimes get such tunnel vision and there all I want to spend time with and see and hang out with and I am so happy when I’m with them, that I kinda forget anything else exists and nothing else brings me as much happiness.
This is super exhausting and frustrating as I wish I just liked and enjoyed people’s company a normal amount but I can’t seem to do this. Does anyone else get this?
Like everything else in my life is super dull and boring and all my enjoyment and fun comes from them.
Am legit in one of the middle of these right now and it’s fucking painful as hell and it makes friendships so hard to not ruin I just wanna like people a normal amount. Does medication help with this? | 2021-12-16T18:23:57.000Z | rhwqo4 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I know we hyperfixate on things but what about hyperfixations on people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhwqo4/i_know_we_hyperfixate_on_things_but_what_about/ |
Low-Extension-653 | Okay so I got prescribed Ritalin 20mg,
And omg when I took the first dose. It was so relieving.
I didn’t get any school work done because I was just so amazed by how I can actually think properly and not think 5 million things at once. I can actually pay attention to what people were telling me and I even cleaned up a bit. I also napped like an hour after it kicked in which was nice.
Today I decided okay second time let’s actually put in some work in stead of marveling at how amazing I feel. I ended up dealing with a credit card issue I was putting off for weeks and am about to study for a final tomorrow. I’m so excited to finally feel like I can do things.
I am however putting off being in my room while it’s active today bc I know I’ll end up focusing on cleaning instead of studying but it’s a learning process and hopefully one day I’ll get there. | 2021-12-16T18:22:28.000Z | rhwpl6 | 4 | 8 | ADHD | First dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhwpl6/first_dose/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-16T18:16:00.000Z | rhwkkr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Easiest way to ask my parents for an ADHD test? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhwkkr/easiest_way_to_ask_my_parents_for_an_adhd_test/ |
drbrungus | I’m finding my impulsiveness and lack of self control is getting the best of me. I’ll distract myself with something (eg social media) and say ‘I won’t be long this time’ and then an hour or two later I might realise I’m hyperfocusing on it and completely not thinking logically about how much I want to just get on with other things.
I’m getting quite concerned because I feel like I’m in a state of mind where every day I ‘need’ to be in a unhealthy state of hyperfocus, as if I’m addicted but I want to snap out of it. I can’t tell if going cold turkey for a bit and really restricting myself would be effective or if I should instead maybe manage my use with timers. What works for you? Also I have heard of dopamine detox but idk how that would work with someone with ADHD. Any thoughts?
(Btw I am medicated but this seems to happen on days I don’t get much sleep or once the medication is wearing off. And I will bring this up with a therapist if this continues too much longer) | 2021-12-16T18:15:58.000Z | rhwkjr | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Any tips for self-control, managing impulses and ‘dopamine detox’? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhwkjr/any_tips_for_selfcontrol_managing_impulses_and/ |
neuroses19 | [removed] | 2021-12-16T18:14:41.000Z | rhwjh8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Apps for studying (but not study apps, something like a fidget spinner?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rhwjh8/apps_for_studying_but_not_study_apps_something/ |
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