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dnyl1 |
I’m struggling to read books I have a lot of books and a lot of PDFs that I’ve downloaded over the months but I can’t even read 20% of them about giving up or reading one page then taking a break for like 45 minutes it’s so frustrating to know that there’s so much knowledge that I can’t learn because of the way that my brain thinks how do I counteract this issue | 2021-12-15T19:59:12.000Z | rh7uve | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I’m struggling to read books | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7uve/im_struggling_to_read_books/ |
zhenghe73 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:55:39.000Z | rh7s3v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else find it impossible to avoid listening to others conversations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7s3v/anyone_else_find_it_impossible_to_avoid_listening/ |
smol-squeals | 24F, Inattentive Adhd, depression, anxiety.
My doctor recently added guanfacine ER 2mg to my meds.
I currently take wellbutrin sr 150mg once daily and a daily contraceptive pill. I’m also a moderate medical mary jane user.
I feel amazing. I feel better than I ever have in my entire life really. My depression is basically nonexistent and my anxiety has improved in ways I can’t begin to describe. BUT I have extreme memory issues and inattentive behavior that still effects me daily. Which is why guanfacine was recommended. I’ve read so much about this but the articles are all geared toward children and not necessarily adults. I tend to be extremely nervous before starting new meds and I’m just hoping someone can share a positive experience.
I intend to take it at night and I’m aware it takes some time to show any benefit. My worries currently are:
+ 1.)mixing mary jane use with the guanfacine, as I read it can create issue with BP
+ 2a.)feeling low energy daily (I have more energy now than ever before and it’s amazing)
+ 2b.)I have inattentive adhd with very little hyperactive traits and I read this is for hyperactive opposed to inattentive and worried about feeling “sedated”
+ 3.)I am not pairing this with a stimulant. I have never been on stimulants due to anxiety. I read that this is not a good “standalone” drug and is usually paired with something.
If anyone could give me any advice or input on all this it would be greatly appreciated! :) | 2021-12-15T19:54:10.000Z | rh7qx9 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Guanfacine Help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7qx9/guanfacine_help/ |
Yourmom1912 | I go to a general doctor on campus because her services are included in my tuition. I said I am as bad as ever and that my medications are not working. She first switched me from celexa (on for 1 yr) to zoloft (on for 4mos) (also zoloft was ass) and now i have been on prozac for a week now . She says she wants to wait to up my Adderall and only change one thing at a time so we know what is working (which i completely understand)
Now to the part im not sure i believe. She said when it comes to up my adderall she can bump me up to 30mg but she said she thought I should know that any extra mgs over 25mg doesnt do anything. She told me that there is no evidence that 40mg of Adderall is more effective than 25mg. Sounds like bullshit. I cant find any articles about this. My adhd is really bad and it affects my every day life. Im a bit concerned that 5 more mgs than what i am taking now is as good as its gonna get for me. any one know anything about this? sorry if spelling is bad my brain is operating at like 2% rn. | 2021-12-15T19:53:10.000Z | rh7q3q | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Does my campus doctor know what she is talking about? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7q3q/does_my_campus_doctor_know_what_she_is_talking/ |
XeperAndRemanifest | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:51:25.000Z | rh7ooq | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Sources about not taking meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7ooq/sources_about_not_taking_meds/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T19:51:23.000Z | rh7one | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tip for uber riders (and a tip for uber if anyone happens to work there who sees this) | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7one/tip_for_uber_riders_and_a_tip_for_uber_if_anyone/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T19:50:17.000Z | rh7nsh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Started Adderall XR 10mg Today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7nsh/started_adderall_xr_10mg_today/ |
tsubasaq | Anyone else medicated for both ADHD and some kind of mood disorder? Specifically, I’m on Cotempla (methylphenidate) and Abilify (aripiprazole), and Wellbutrin as needed. I’m having some issues where, once we cut the Wellbutrin back, my stims don’t seem to be working well at all, and for some reason caffeine now helps where it doesn’t usually if I have it alone. I’m thinking my Abilify, which balances dopamine and serotonin, might be the issue.
Additionally, I’ve been putting on weight since I started the Abilify - which coincided pretty closely to starting a WFH job, so it’s probably compounded - and it’s seriously messing with my head. I think that’s a personal side effect rather than medication related, but I’ve always felt dangerously close to ED and this isn’t helping that matter.
I’m afraid of the MD alternatives, mostly lithium based, partially because I’ve been on other antipsychotics for migraines and chronic pain before and it’s never gone well. I’m not in therapy - I’m looking at it again but I have a terrible compulsive acting problem thanks to medical trauma and so don’t get much out of therapy historically - so a lot of this is just me and my psychiatrist who only does med management for me.
I don’t know what I’m asking. I guess whether anyone else has noticed something like this with their meds combo? I’m just not doing well today at all. | 2021-12-15T19:47:16.000Z | rh7lck | 5 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and Abilify issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7lck/adhd_and_abilify_issues/ |
No-Government-6326 | I can't write essays and I need help. Im in my final year of uni and I'm already gonna miss my first deadline. It's due in two hours and I haven't even written anything. I have pages upon pages of notes, I've read the articles and texts but I just can't articulate my thoughts. My mind draws a blank everytime I write something or else it just words my point differently. I can't organise my thoughts, I feel all over the place – it's like this with every essay. I've been working on it for weeks and I don't know what to do anymore. It's like no matter the amount of work I put in I just can't produce anything worthwhile. There's no fluency to my work and I just genuinely want to cry. The stress of it is actually causing me to have emotional breakdowns and I'm considering just dropping out of uni. It's something I've been debating from first year and I just don't want to do it anymore. I don't want to feel like every time i have an assignment. Any advice or tips would be really appreciated | 2021-12-15T19:46:20.000Z | rh7klr | 11 | 11 | ADHD | Tips on writing essays? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7klr/tips_on_writing_essays/ |
Yoshi9105 | A bit of back story: I live above a restaurant and it gets really noisy from around dinner time (6:30pm) until after they close at 11 - which is basically the entire time I spend at home in between work and sleep 🥴
Moving is an option long term but not immediately so I'm looking for something to make it easier to deal with. I'm incredibly sensitive to low frequency noise like the muffled sounds coming from downstairs when lots of people are talking over each other (or singing happy birthday every day, like how are there so many birthdays?!)
at the moment I'm constantly listening to music but sometimes I just want some quiet....
I ordered some £40 headphones over Amazon but they suck lol marked them for return after 5mins. The sound quality is horrible and actually hurt my ears.
I'm basically looking for some comfy over-ears that either block out noise really well or offer active noise cancelling, and the sound quality should be decent.
I'm open to spend a decent amount of they prevent my meltdowns but if anyone has recommendations that are below the £100-150 mark I would be super grateful as I work a low paying job.
thanks in advance! 😊 | 2021-12-15T19:45:02.000Z | rh7jlb | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Can anyone recommend good, affordable (active) noise cancelling headphones with decent sound quality to deal with noise from restaurant below my flat? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7jlb/can_anyone_recommend_good_affordable_active_noise/ |
Turbulent_Captain752 | I’m so fucking exhausted. I have been trying to get on meds for the entire year of 2021, and I’m still being denied. I have a diagnosis and even without the diagnosis i have tried almost every single anti depressant and mood stabilizer/anti psychotic med. I can’t keep going through this. If I had a penis I would’ve been prescribed meds the first time I’ve asked. I waited six months for a diagnosing doctor, just for him to make me do a multiple choice test and tell me he thinks I’m a drug addict because I smoked in 2019. Then after he finally gave me my diagnosis the psychiatrist I had literally ghosted me. I called her for months on end and she never responded. So I decided to go the easy route that so many men in my life have gone to, going to my family doctor n asking for meds. And now my family doctor says they don’t think it’s okay for me to get meds through them despite being able to prescribe me meds when I was like 17. I’m so fucking tired. I just wanted to take my hardest semester without losing interest in anything productive. I just wanted to be stable for the first time in my life. | 2021-12-15T19:43:55.000Z | rh7iny | 9 | 23 | ADHD | it’s getting so much harder to stay alive rn | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7iny/its_getting_so_much_harder_to_stay_alive_rn/ |
FlexarN_brax | I recently moved into a new apartment and a friend stayed with me the first 2 weeks to help me get get settled and things ready for a proper living. Everything was going great but they left 2 weeks ago. I have not cleaned my apartment since then since I've not found any motivation to do so.
I struggle to wanna do much now that their presence is gone and I don't have someone to keep me occupied and motivated to do things for. Things just seemed to pile up and I kept telling myself "I'll do it over the weekend" so that I could dedicate a whole day for it or even that 1 hour I could get some random motivation. But I pushed it up and now finally today, even tho I have no motivation I decided to clean.
I don't know if it was me telling myself "I have to fix this, this is not nice" or that I wasn't particularly motivated to do anything at all today after work. But I've started doing it now and I'm 30 minutes in when I got the idea to post this. Hopefully it can motivate someone else here to also clean.
I will go back to cleaning now and I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!
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TL;DR: Didn't clean for 2 weeks after friend "moved out". Just started cleaning again. | 2021-12-15T19:42:07.000Z | rh7h8a | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I just started cleaning my apartment! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7h8a/i_just_started_cleaning_my_apartment/ |
nightimefog | What is your favorite SOLO work out? (Not something that requires other people like volleyball)
What do you listen to while working out?
HOW DO U NOT GET BORED??!?!
I want to be able to work out everyday. I can’t even get myself to listen to new music so it kinda hard to get pumped. Idk. I love swimming too, but I’m not a fan of the pool at my gyms. Once I clean my living room, maybe I’ll start dancing lol.
I have a gym membership. And I actually like doing weight lifting but I need more cardio/calisthenics, etc.
Hint: NOT running or walking | 2021-12-15T19:39:51.000Z | rh7fgd | 12 | 3 | ADHD | WORKING OUT?!?! | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7fgd/working_out/ |
gertylooker | I am in Graduate School in a program that, largely, stimulates me, and I just finished my first semester (yay!). Towards the end, however, it was incredibly difficult and even painful at times. I am very close to the university but it became sooooo hard to get myself to class.
From experience in undergrad, I know that this can get even worse in my second semester. So 1) How do I keep up the enthusiasm throughout the semester? 2) How do I get through my second semester, especially while dreading losing my interest halfway through? | 2021-12-15T19:38:23.000Z | rh7e7a | 5 | 2 | ADHD | How to get through the semester without losing interest? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7e7a/how_to_get_through_the_semester_without_losing/ |
R00T4N | I used to read a fair amount of books when I was younger (nothing crazy, I would say just the average amount for a child/young teenager)...but as embarrassing it is to admit, I am now 20 years old and *really* struggle with reading. I haven't been able to properly complete single book in the past 7+ years and it makes me miserable...
And trust me, it's not that I don't like reading or that the type of books I am trying to read are boring to me, as I always pick things that I am interested in reading or stories I know I already have read/love, but my brain can't focus on the words infront of me.
I constantly find myself rereading the same paragraph or sentence over and over again, going back and forth for 10-20 minutes and by the time I reach the next page, I've forgotten whats just happened and I need to go over it again. NOTHING is sticking!
It's like trying to catch a bar of soap with wet hands. Just when I think I've got it and I understand, it slips away from me and the process of trying to catch up while my brain is darting all over the place tires me out. It's exhausting and I can't help but feel really stupid because of it.
Reading shouldn't be *this* difficult for me, afterall I am a grown man!
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Does anyone have any suggestions for retaining information and slowing down racing thoughts? Or just suggestions for reading with ADHD in general? There are so many amazing books I want to read but can't and its genuinely making me angry with myself when I can't enjoy them like everyone else can... Thank you!
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(**P.S. Please don't suggest audiobooks!!** I have tried leaving them on in the backround but my own thoughts end up drowning them out, even when i'm sat doing nothing. Audiobooks do not work for me and are arguably far worse for me than regular books lol) | 2021-12-15T19:38:02.000Z | rh7dye | 10 | 7 | ADHD | Tips for reading with ADHD/ASD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7dye/tips_for_reading_with_adhdasd/ |
ashambels | I'm truly confused about something. It's happened multiple times that just before I'm about to complete an "impossible" task I feel like my ADHD kicks in with a vengeance. Cannot for the life of me work out why this happens. It's almost like I'm self-sabotaging. I'd love an idea and what I can do to thwart this . | 2021-12-15T19:36:52.000Z | rh7czo | 1 | 5 | ADHD | This is weird even for me -finishing stuff | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7czo/this_is_weird_even_for_me_finishing_stuff/ |
nightimefog | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:35:59.000Z | rh7c9z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | WORKING OUT?!?! | 0.66 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh7c9z/working_out/ |
GiraffeNinja6 | My workplace has a set of two doors, first isnt locked but the 2nd one is. When you're in the little mud room, you also have access to another locked door that has a lock you can unlock with the swipe of something long and thin. I've also had to climb into my trunk and through the backseat to get to my car and into my own bedroom window to get into my house.
Does being able to break into your own stuff so often make you feel I'll at ease knowing anyone else could do it too? Do yall have any suggestions for keeping keys on my person at all times and not lose them? | 2021-12-15T19:32:45.000Z | rh79l6 | 16 | 6 | ADHD | What's the most creative way you've had to break into your own house or car after forgetting your keys....again? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh79l6/whats_the_most_creative_way_youve_had_to_break/ |
StarsEatMyCrown | I don't know where to go for help with this. Should I first make an appointment with my doctor? Or go straight to a psychiatrist?
I have always heard about ADHD, but brushed it off because I'm not hyperactive at all.
But recently it's been annoying me so much, because I want to start drawing and artwork again for my business, and I have so many ideas, but I can't get it going. No matter how much I want it done. In the past, I couldn't either, it was like pulling teeth just to do one piece of artwork. I love doing it, but I can't just do it as fast as I need to or as efficiently.
Everything fits with me having inattentive ADHD. And I have had this my whole life.
I need to fix this. I feel as if I just need something to help me focus on one task at a time. | 2021-12-15T19:31:04.000Z | rh784n | 9 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD seems to fit with me, where to go from here? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh784n/adhd_seems_to_fit_with_me_where_to_go_from_here/ |
myke113 | Does anybody else with ADHD experience having you lose focus while someone is talking to you...? I've lost track of how many times someone has gotten mad at me for asking them to repeat what they just said. It's like my brain just decided that the conversation is over, while someone is speaking, mid-sentence. | 2021-12-15T19:29:50.000Z | rh76wc | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Attention dropping out in conversations mid sentence | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh76wc/attention_dropping_out_in_conversations_mid/ |
UltraEd12 | Hey everyone!
I have very bad memory and a lot of scattered thoughts. I was wondering if anyone knows of any note taking devices specifically for recording what you say, and transcribing it to text. I know there are a ton of apps on mobile devices that do this, but I'm trying to limit my distractions. I feel as soon as I pick up my phone, I have already forgotten what I was going write.
I've done some research and I feel as though I'm looking for an extremely niche product! I have found [this](https://www.amazon.com/ANFIER-Recorder-Optional-Transcription-Generation/dp/B08TGK28DS/ref=sr_1_30?crid=2FJ347TWFOP91&keywords=voice%2Bto%2Btext%2Bdevice&qid=1639595289&sprefix=Voice%2Bto%2BText%2B%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-30&th=1) but the reviews do not look great.
Any help would be appreciated. Maybe I should look into making my own lol | 2021-12-15T19:28:03.000Z | rh75f7 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Voice-to-Text Device? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh75f7/voicetotext_device/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:25:14.000Z | rh731x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have siblings that have bad ADHD too and you both get distracted so then you both get in trouble? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh731x/does_anyone_have_siblings_that_have_bad_adhd_too/ |
Tamaket_2000_xoxo | I hope this is okay. My partner has diagnosed ADHD, my question is when things go wrong for a long period of time they go really wrong. He washes over them like it doesn't exist until eventually I snap (I do talk to him that there's an issue). When there's the eventual snap he acts like "well I did try on X day which means I've been trying".
The issue is he is completely blind/ignoring, I don't know, to the fact it's been going on for weeks. He honestly acts like he never even sees it only the day he tries his hardest. So either I have to let all the negative hurt just go (which isn't fair on me) or I need to understand what's happening. I'm really trying to understand, I really am.
I have my own health issues and it's just compounding things. I was wondering if anyone had any insight? All I can find online is current time blind? For instance, being late to an appointment or becoming hyperfocused which doesn't sound the same as him ignoring that days/weeks exist?
I'm sorry if this isn't allowed, I'm just desperate for help in understanding and trying to help him. He gets so upset and so do I when things happen and the roundabout isn't working. | 2021-12-15T19:23:37.000Z | rh71q3 | 16 | 2 | ADHD | A question about time blindness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh71q3/a_question_about_time_blindness/ |
thugprincess_6 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:22:24.000Z | rh70qb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Productivity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh70qb/productivity/ |
wendymarvellis | Just failed a university course for the first time. It was my fault. I can't focus well on lectures or force myself to sit down. I am usually a straight As student but only can scrape by with doing things last minute. This time I just gave up. Because I was already incredibly depressed. I needed this course to graduate and I have to retake it next semester. Next semester I am supposed to be graduating. I am going to graduate next semester but I just don't feel I am ready to be placed in the work force.
I don't even know how to drive.
My room is a mess.
i don't know how to take care of myself.
I fucked up and lashed out at 2 of my closest friends in university . I apologized but I still hurt them badly. Does it get better.
Please , I just want to hear some stories from you guys that it does. Having a combination of ADHD , anxiety and depression is hell. | 2021-12-15T19:22:24.000Z | rh70q9 | 7 | 15 | ADHD | I am the biggest problem in my life (21F) . Any words of encouragement or stories? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh70q9/i_am_the_biggest_problem_in_my_life_21f_any_words/ |
swagmasterallah | Hello all, this will be my first real post on reddit, But I just need some advice on my situation. Currently I'm 15, have always had a major problem with most ADD problems so I decided to get tested. Last year I was diagnosed with ADD, I was going to get on prescription medication until my parents realized its not under their insurance... Keep in mind my mother has ADHD and gets treated under a different family doctor which comes out of her own separate money, she takes Vyvanse. After countless arguments over the past year and me not understanding much about the finical situation of it all I decided to just try one dose of my mothers medication without her knowing. Like I said I was diagnosed with ADD but I didn't know what to expect. About 2 hours after taking it I felt alive in a sense, everything that I couldn't do before due to ADD I was able to do, I was extremely stressed with school that day and was unable to complete any work prior (I am in virtual learning this year, next I'm going back) to taking the meds, But I was able to catch up in most of my classes, I felt productive, Didn't have a stutter, Could hold a conversation, And most importantly in a weird way I felt whole if that makes any sense at all at one point I just cried because of how much better it made me feel and what I had been missing out on. I never told my mom, We have been going through some rough patches recently. That night though I talked to her about getting treatment of any kind, and all she said is her insurance doesn't cover it, and would get mad. I don't know what to do, I don't want to go untreated and remain like this not being able to do what feels like anything. I'm extremely stressed about the situation and don't know who to go to about it. Anyone out there willing to help me please do so, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. | 2021-12-15T19:21:44.000Z | rh705c | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Seems like I'm out of options. Someone please help or give advice. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh705c/seems_like_im_out_of_options_someone_please_help/ |
Zarahlizbright | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:19:27.000Z | rh6y6e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Phone addiction and blogging | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6y6e/phone_addiction_and_blogging/ |
inevitable_zebraaa | Recently, me and my friends decided to study together on google meet, were we explain concepts to each other and learns tgings.but this was my first time of knowing hands-on on how much i was lacking in compared to others. they seems to be able to learn things pretty quickly while i have to try a three ir four times more un order to get that into my brain. and my mind feels...weird., like it's a mess and it's much more visible when i am trying to learn with them. which is weird because it has not happened when i tried to study individually (or maybe it did, but i couldn't grasp what was happening in my brain at that time).
But the main problem arises when i am trying to answer questions, especially during interviews. its like the concepts are clear in my mind and I know the answer to that question but i have to for more than 5 sec just to organise it and then answer it, which works in some cases but most of the time this delay in answering the question causes panic and i just mess up my answer at the end. i really want to improve this habit of mine, but couldn't find the right way to fix it. if anyone had experienced the same thing and has overcome it, can you please share those tips.it would be really really helpful. | 2021-12-15T19:16:40.000Z | rh6vwb | 3 | 1 | ADHD | having trouble in answering the questions. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6vwb/having_trouble_in_answering_the_questions/ |
Ok_Operation_7684 | I live with my dad, but he is usually out the whole day so I'm mostly alone. Then, a few weeks ago, a stray pregnant cat suddenly appeared on our open garage. She is friendly and very affectionate.
Her visits became frequent and soon enough I thought of just buying here kitty food since I don't have leftovers because I don't have the drive to cook/eat. I usually get up at 2PM and go out to buy food at 4-5 PM. And every time I go out she greets me and waits for me to come back.
I started getting up earlier so I can feed her at least twice a day. Now we have this thing where she waits for me to wake up(noon or earlier), greet each other, then I give some pets and kitty food. She is the reason why I actually get up and go out to do something and not be tempted to lock myself in my room.
Bonus: when I cook, I open the door where she hangs out so she can see me cook and I can occasionally talk to her. She meows back every time! She's like my support to actually make me do stuff.
(I don't plan on keeping her yet since I am unemployed and don't have the means to treat her well, but I will try my best to support her during her pregnancy.) | 2021-12-15T19:15:29.000Z | rh6uym | 19 | 262 | ADHD | A stray cat is helping me with my ADHD | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6uym/a_stray_cat_is_helping_me_with_my_adhd/ |
nicolasstampf | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:14:52.000Z | rh6uf0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Do you think bigger because of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6uf0/do_you_think_bigger_because_of_adhd/ |
caiyzik | I am VERY talkative. I just got a lot of thoughts and opinions and bc of the ADHD I have a hard time controlling it.
Recently this had turned into a LOT of talking online. Particularly Twitter ... Discourse. This is not the healthiest way to express myself since people on Twitter usually aren't tweeting to learn new things.
What are some other outlets for my urge to talk? Journaling is helpful, but interacting with other people is where the dopamine is at. | 2021-12-15T19:13:54.000Z | rh6tof | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Outlets for someone who like to talk a lot | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6tof/outlets_for_someone_who_like_to_talk_a_lot/ |
thesharpcerealprof | Hi everyone! Idk if sensory overload is the term but at work (I work remotly) I've been feeling extremelly tired, unmotivated (bored) and with a sensation of brain fog. I can't really switch task a lot because I recently started in a new company, so there isn't much to do yet.
How do you deal with these feelings/sensations?
Thank you! | 2021-12-15T19:11:47.000Z | rh6rvz | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How do you deal with sensory overload/brain fog? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6rvz/how_do_you_deal_with_sensory_overloadbrain_fog/ |
spectre_ertceps | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:10:40.000Z | rh6qxl | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Can anyone name some academics or academic papers from the researchers who believe ADHD is a type of Autism? | 0.71 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6qxl/can_anyone_name_some_academics_or_academic_papers/ |
turtle_of_glass | I take adderall, and it seems like every time I try to get more, I have to go back multiple times bc it’s never ready on time. I constantly am without my meds for a few days because of it. And if I give myself more days for the dr to okay the refill, my insurance denies it bc it’s “too soon”. Very much over it 🙄 | 2021-12-15T19:09:43.000Z | rh6q54 | 6 | 6 | ADHD | do you guys have to fight your pharmacy to get your meds too? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6q54/do_you_guys_have_to_fight_your_pharmacy_to_get/ |
anonymousredditnurse | (25F) Today is day 14 on Adderall for the first time. She took me off of my depression medication when she started it (wellbutrin) and I've been taking Adderall XR 20mg and a 20mg IR booster. It's been good, I've been productive and felt like a function human for the first time that I remember. Even sleeping at night better than I ever have before. Today though, I just can't get through the day. I can't seem to bring myself to do anything. I am just irritated and pissed off at anything and everything Today. I start something and then get irritated with it or with my husband and then go back to the couch. She did restart my wellbutrin because I could feel my depression start creeping up a few days ago, but I haven't started it yet. I have to go get it from the pharmacy. So idk if this is maybe just me needing to be back on my depression meds. Or has anyone else experienced a sudden day like this with their Adderall? This is the first day it's been like this. Does anyone have any experiences similar they could share with me? | 2021-12-15T19:07:25.000Z | rh6o95 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Can't function today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6o95/cant_function_today/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T19:07:01.000Z | rh6nx2 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | A question to those who prefer Dexedrine (aka Attentin, Amfexa) over Vyvanse (aka Elvanse) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6nx2/a_question_to_those_who_prefer_dexedrine_aka/ |
turtle_of_glass | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:06:38.000Z | rh6nly | 1 | 1 | ADHD | anyone else have to fight their pharmacy to get your meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6nly/anyone_else_have_to_fight_their_pharmacy_to_get/ |
time_fo_that | Little bit of background, I'm 28 and currently getting a second degree online so I don't typically have any early morning obligations. I'm not medicated for my ADHD.
Lately though my sleep requirements have been so screwed up... I tend to go to bed around midnight and set an alarm for 9, but I have been unable to keep my eyes open until around 10. Usually I can't drag myself out of bed until 10:30 or so, most mornings I feel like I couldn't get out of bed to save my life.
I've pretty much always gone to bed between 11-12 and I've always had trouble waking up before 8am (because of this?), but for some reason lately it's gotten to this point where I need 10+ hours of sleep and then I'm still tired all day.
I had mono during my first round in college and that left a permanent mark on me regarding sleep requirements (making it much more uncommon for me to get out of bed without feeling ultra groggy), but now it's getting worse.
I try to limit my caffeine to one or zero cups of tea per day and I don't take melatonin or anything, but I've recently heard that it can be extremely beneficial for people with ADHD to help correct their circadian rhythms. The couple of times I've tried it I slept hard until about 2 am then laid awake the rest of the night. | 2021-12-15T19:04:50.000Z | rh6m5m | 26 | 77 | ADHD | Anyone feel like they need 10+ hours of sleep to not feel dead in the morning? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6m5m/anyone_feel_like_they_need_10_hours_of_sleep_to/ |
sillygoose54229 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T19:00:25.000Z | rh6icr | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for quitting THC | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6icr/advice_for_quitting_thc/ |
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Ownage4 | Never received any help for ADHD at all because my parents believed that denying it would solve it, now that I'm having "gifted kid burnout" or whatever, they finally admit it, but it's really too late. I've already turned to drugs (if you can name it, I've probably tried it at least once), and I've dropped counselling due to it not helping me in the slightest. I also have MDD, which gets worse for me around November - December, my parents believed that I was getting better last year, but truthfully I was just coming out of the wintertime emotional dip again, and I feel the same way I did before.
I see no realistic way that I can live a whole life like this. I lost the only job I ever had because of the pandemic, and cannot find a new one because my mom, who also worked there, got fucking pissed at them, and they also pretty much laid off my very non-essential role when the pandemic struck. I can't focus in school, I used to be a straight-A's kid, but now I'm just barely scraping by via bumping up my grades every now and then with drug use controlling my brain causing me to obsessively finish assignments. I'm so tired of this purgatory. | 2021-12-15T18:58:38.000Z | rh6gpv | 29 | 78 | ADHD | Fuck This Shit | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6gpv/fuck_this_shit/ |
leftpantleg420 | Is it me? Am I the drama?
In all seriousness, I can't help but to wonder if I'm doing something to attract these guys, or if there's something with me that lets them stay. Or if it's more of a society issue and it's nothing I am doing? I don't know if I articulated this very well but it's just been something that's been bothering me. I definitely fit into the "not like other girls" movie trope (even though as far as I know I don't have that attitude), I like video games and dress and act in a quirky manner just like those girls do in the movies. However, I'm not a movie character and when guys figure out/are told that I have needs too and am not there to fix them but rather have an equal give and take partnership...they have a breakdown. Doesn't help that I work in the therapy world so that's another factor too... | 2021-12-15T18:57:57.000Z | rh6g5c | 11 | 9 | ADHD | How can I avoid attracting guys who want me to be their manic pixie dream girl? | 0.77 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6g5c/how_can_i_avoid_attracting_guys_who_want_me_to_be/ |
aaaahhatelife | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:57:44.000Z | rh6fxy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got tested for adhd but can’t take adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6fxy/i_got_tested_for_adhd_but_cant_take_adderall/ |
ShampooMonK | I'm currently dating someone who has severe ADHD, we've been together for about I would say roughly less than 2 months; she tends to be hyper focused on certain tasks, but seems to lose track easily and her attention seems to go elsewhere quite frequently at times. She takes a lot of medication, and in the beginning of the relationship we were mainly hook up buddies/FWB's, but as we spent more time together. We both defined the relationship as something more than 'casual,' and she would immediately text back, reply quicker, more responsive, and be very affectionate in person constantly telling me how attractive, sweet, and cute I was. She has told me how ADHD has really hurt her ability to trust others, and to be completely honest, a lot of her 'best,' friends are people who seem like they take advantage of her.
She has mentioned to me to several times that I make her feel good, and whenever I'm around her, she feels very safe around me. My hero instinct goes off around her a lot, so I do enjoy her company.
I haven't been diagnosed exactly with ADHD, but while this may be a little blasphemous, I'm 99.99% sure I also suffer from ADHD, but probably a milder symptom. (I'm planning on scheduling a visit soon.)
My friend who also has really severe ADHD mentioned that there will be times where she'll be emotionally invested into you, and the next week completely forget or act as if you don't exist/mind will frequently wander and not to take it to heart.
So I would like to know Reddit, what is it like dating someone with ADHD? What are some things I should be aware of? Is there anything I should try to avoid doing? Any fun activities that you guys would recommend to keep her engaged and active?
Thanks. | 2021-12-15T18:57:34.000Z | rh6ftp | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What is it like dating someone with ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6ftp/what_is_it_like_dating_someone_with_adhd/ |
calmcakes | I’ve always had really really bad anxiety. The kind where I had to cancel plans or go home early bc I was panicking. I started taking concerta about a month ago and now the only time I have anxiety is when it makes sense to (like if I’m running late to something important). I was nervous to start taking it bc I have anxiety I am so shocked. I think some of what I thought was random anxiety was related to over stimulation, feeling ashamed for not being productive enough and struggling to follow along in conversations. The concerta has almost completely fixed those problems for me. I feel more like a complete version of myself now. Im more present. I’m able to prioritize my time and be productive so I have time for things that make me happy. My friendships are improving bc I’m better at having conversation. I’m so happy. Part of me is sad that it took till I was 23 to get diagnosed and doctors kept telling me that anxiety ans depression were the only reasons I always felt spaced out or overwhelmed. Anybody else experience something like this? | 2021-12-15T18:57:31.000Z | rh6frw | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Anxiety and stimulant medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6frw/anxiety_and_stimulant_medication/ |
MetalJucro | My girlfriend and I have been together for about one and a half years and when we are together, everything is perfect. We almost never have any kind of conflict. I probably have ADHD and she probably has BPD (We haven't had the oportunity to get a diagnosis because of long waiting times and, on my part, procastionation)
I have read on many websites and posts, that ADHD and Borderline are a difficult combination in Relationships because both are a ticking time bomb of stong emotions, just that in ADHD it passes, generally, quickly while remaining for a long time with BPD.
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When I have my... lets call them moments of obsession or hyperfocus or just am very distractable and forget that my phone exists, that it is in silence mode or just fail to respond even after like 30 minutes and we are separated, it gets difficult. She starts to feel left alone and gets strongly emotional or very cold and starts to develop feelings of getting ignored, insecurity or gets stuck on negative situations that have happened to her.
I am a listener and that is very hard for me online. I can interact well with people from eye to eye, but online I am chaos. I can't figure our how to help her or what to say. I am fully aware what my obsessions and distractability can cause in her.
I love her incredibly much and am not mad at her, because I know she doesn't wish me any bad. But I am basically the Trigger in that situation and when I tell her that I am not going to be available for a while, all works fine, but when I just disappear, her sensivity and my distractability become a problem. When we get together after these situations, everything gets well pretty fast and everything is good again, but at the moment that it very complicated becuase I habe a Covid case in my Familiy and I couldn't and won't be able to see her for a few days, becuase there is the probability that I have been infected myself.
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That's why I wanted to ask for some tipps to manage these situations. I want to better myself in the way that I don't just disappear and tell her. The problem is just it happens randomly and without me notiving. | 2021-12-15T18:52:00.000Z | rh6bbd | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Relationship problems when separated (M ADHD, F BPD) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6bbd/relationship_problems_when_separated_m_adhd_f_bpd/ |
scumbagotron | So I mentioned to my doc that depending on the day, taking my full dose in the morning doesn't leave me with oomph that I actually need for the afternoon or evening, so on those days I've been opening the capsule into water in a graduated water bottle and just drinking it as needed, but that it's a pain in the ass, and he suggested chewables because I can break them up as needed - **the problem is**, I just had my first one this morning and almost threw it back up. I had to eat a spoonful of dijon mustard to get rid of the taste.
I see that in order to actually let my body process the dose I need to "chew thoroughly", so I guess I shouldn't just swallow it whole. Ideas?? | 2021-12-15T18:50:11.000Z | rh69uz | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Switched to chewable Vyvanse to make dosing easier. HATE THE TASTE. Tips?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh69uz/switched_to_chewable_vyvanse_to_make_dosing/ |
Gloomy-Introduction4 | I'm scared to tell my primary doctor about my adhd and the fact that I take adderal. Due to health insurance issues, I haven't been able to see a primary doctor since i got diagnosed . I need to go to one soon and insurance problems are getting fixed soon. IM SO SCARED TO TELL THEM! i feel like there's already a stigma around ADHD (even worse nowadays because doctors know that adhd has become a 'trend' in social media) and a big stigma around taking adderal. | 2021-12-15T18:46:08.000Z | rh66m8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm scared to tell my doctor about adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh66m8/im_scared_to_tell_my_doctor_about_adhd/ |
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LachesisNiobe | Basically, title says it all. My 6yo and I are both ADHD. Task initiation is very hard for both of us, though I try to help him develop habits that will help him cope with that... try being the operative word... hard to teach something you struggle with....
My 2yo, on the other hand, toddles his happy self into the kitchen and just starts helping put dishes away from the dishwasher. Of course, I can't let him solo that, so next thing I know, my procrastination spiral is ended by a toddler....
I am both proud and pained simultaneously | 2021-12-15T18:42:02.000Z | rh633t | 3 | 6 | ADHD | My 2yo has better task initiation than I do 😖 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh633t/my_2yo_has_better_task_initiation_than_i_do/ |
No_Woodpecker2106 | Hello! Thank you for visiting my post!
This has bugged me for ages. So i have classes and i take vyvanse to get thtrough them with focus for a week. Then weekend comes and i need my creativity so i skip vyvanse but the morning i dont take it i feel extremely hungover. I want to do nothing just sleep and sometimes i get muscle ache too!
Any advice or just hangover cures are lovely! | 2021-12-15T18:41:54.000Z | rh6308 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to get over the adhd meds hangover | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6308/how_to_get_over_the_adhd_meds_hangover/ |
nurvingiel | Friends, I am really struggling. I have clinical depression and generalized anxiety disorder with comorbidities with both ADHD and [PMDD](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/expert-answers/pmdd/faq-20058315).
I have a wonderful GP and a supportive family. My generous parents pay for my counsellor. I take medication for depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
I was recently diagnosed with inattentive-type ADHD as an adult and I started Vyvanse. I have now worked up to a fairly high dose, 60 mg daily (the maximum dose is 70 mg). At first it helped me a lot but now I feel like I've become resistant?
I feel like Vyvanse doesn't work anymore. My chief issues are inability to maintain concentration and executive function. I skipped one day twice to compare it to medicated days and I didn't feel different at all.
My concentration is terrible and trying to make myself focus feels like torture.
My mental health is awful and I'm absolutely miserable. And for a few days every month PMDD makes me twice as miserable and very irritable.
My issues with executive function make it hard for me to get things done. With my poor mental health, I can't even work right now, and I'm fortunate to have a great job. It bothers me that I worked so hard to have a career in forestry (getting a science degree with undiagnosed ADHD was A Time) and now I can't even do it.
I'm overwhelmed by emotion and upset often. It's very hard for me to do the self care I know I need like getting exercise.
I have a behavioural addiction to my phone and screens in general. I typically spend 10 hours looking at screens every day. I used to enjoy reading and now I can't concentrate enough to read my favourite author.
My friends, I need your advice. What should I do about my medication? Executive function issues? All your thoughts are appreciated. | 2021-12-15T18:40:21.000Z | rh61rg | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I am struggling: mental health comorbidities and difficulties with medication | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh61rg/i_am_struggling_mental_health_comorbidities_and/ |
disorderedcontrol | Hi, so I’ve been on adhd medication for about two years. Tried a few other things but the ones I’ve been on long term are Ritalin, guanfacine, and adderal. Ritalin the longest and it’s what I’m on now.
Right now the effects I’m feeling from it is mostly energy and motivation. Before I take it I can barely get myself out of bed let alone do something productive. Not in a depressed way though just can’t force myself. Normally I take i split my pills and take it twice a day but today I took it all at once (which is technically how I’m prescribed) I’m not sure if it’s because it just kicked in but I honestly feel a little manic.
I’ve never had the whole “and then I saw the world clearly” moment with medication I’ve still struggled a lot. I would say they’ve helped but not as much as i wish. It does help with quieting and slowing down my brain.
Also I often wonder if I was misdiagnosed.. however I do not doubt that I do indeed struggle with very bad adhd symptoms. I just wonder if it is actually coming from something else or maybe the combination of something else and my adhd and that’s why it just keeps getting worse. To be more specific I might have bpd or perhaps asd(to some degree not sure). I know this is something I need to see a professional about but but I’m just hoping to get some footing on these thoughts as of right now. | 2021-12-15T18:36:52.000Z | rh5yvn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I access if my adhd medication is working for me? Or if I could be misdiagnosed. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5yvn/how_do_i_access_if_my_adhd_medication_is_working/ |
diensma109 | I’ve been wanting to give hello ahead a shot to receive a diagnosis and treatment for my suspected adhd. i’ve been having a lot of issues the past 2-3 years and it has progressively gotten worse and definitely want to get help. i live in texas and i was just wondering if anyone knew how much it would be? for the two appointments + prescription, i don’t have insurance and also tight on money since i’m a college student. and are the appointments virtual or in person? lastly if anyone has had any good/bad experiences please let me know, or if you have any other resources/treatments/tricks it’s all appreciated, thanks! | 2021-12-15T18:33:25.000Z | rh5vzm | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Hello Ahead Questions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5vzm/hello_ahead_questions/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:31:35.000Z | rh5ue3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | To the people that prefer Dexedrine (aka Attentin, Amfexa) over Vyvanse (aka Elvanse) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5ue3/to_the_people_that_prefer_dexedrine_aka_attentin/ |
Dizzy_History_8713 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:26:52.000Z | rh5q7q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m starting a dose of vyvanse tomorrow, how does it work for y’all? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5q7q/im_starting_a_dose_of_vyvanse_tomorrow_how_does/ |
Hjellebean | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:26:16.000Z | rh5pp5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Personal Hygiene | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5pp5/personal_hygiene/ |
ridonkoulous | So I currently work in the UK for my local city council on what is called the Kickstarter Scheme. It's basically a scheme set up for young people to make it easier for them to find paid work, in response to many of them losing their jobs due to the pandemic. You work for 6 months, gain experience, and leave at the end of your contract if the company hasn't already offered you a permanent position in the contract.
Now, I have always had issues with productivity since I suffered from depression and I've convinced that I've developed some ADD/ADHD-like issue (although I'm yet to get a diagnosis). Unfortunately my super religious christian family see mental health issues very differently from me and because of this I can't open up to them about my struggles with productivity without being judged for 'not having enough faith' (I'm still in the closet about being atheist and for good reason) that God will heal me and I have tried to tell them about it too. So when I don't do the work that everyone expects me to do due to issues with my executive function, I get torn into and blamed for being lazy, unserious or simply incompetent. It happened at Uni so many times and has caused me to have a strong fear of disappointing people, so when it looks like I'll get blamed if I'm honest about my struggles, I end up lying that I'm making progress in order to avoid it. I have contacted my two local mental health services to try and work through these issues and even get some diagnosis on what the real issue is but the long waiting list for an appointment is the damn problem.
I messed up by repeating this at my workplace, telling my deputy that I was making progress on a blog I was meant to be working on when I was seriously struggling to make any headway, all in order to avoid being seen as incompetent and unserious. And it wasn't the first time I was dishonest with her either to avoid being seen as weak or unserious. And I ended up doing something that made it even worse. I tweeted about having under 4 hours to start a blog that I told my deputy was ready to be submitted. It wasn't done to get replies or likes, (I have like 150 followers and rarely ever tweet-so when I do, I hardly get any interactions at all) just to get it off my chest as my lack of progress was really bothering me with my deputy wanting me to send her my work that same day. That's what she and my boss ended up finding on twitter and now I'm balls deep in shit for it. I was told it's very possible it could go on my employment record and could even lead to dismissal.
I take full responsibility for my actions and know neither my boss nor deputy deserve to be lied to. It was still wrong to do what I did. I just feel so bad, like total shit rn. I always feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place between trying to be honest about my limitations but getting a reputation for being weak willed, complacent and lying about it to avoid that and getting punished for it. It hurts to not be understood, to be in a sad situation like mine, to be unable to perform and function like everyone else and not have to put so much bloody effort to only achieve the bare minimum. I'm absolutely screwed. It's my first job and I've fucked up my career right from the start. I don't know what to do, or if there is anything I can even do.
Thanks for reading. | 2021-12-15T18:19:54.000Z | rh5k82 | 11 | 1 | ADHD | I screwed up at work big time and don't know what's going to happen. Need advice on what to do | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5k82/i_screwed_up_at_work_big_time_and_dont_know_whats/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T18:13:55.000Z | rh5f84 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | (26, F) Prescribed ADHD medication without diagnosis, and it's been good for me! 2 months and 3 consultations later, psychiatrist doubled the dose, but still hasn't diagnosed me OR mentioned ADHD again. ¿What do? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5f84/26_f_prescribed_adhd_medication_without_diagnosis/ |
onexvision | Hey everyone,
I was wondering if any of you also experience a high increase in your heart rate when taking your meds? I'm on Biphentin 40mg and whenever I take it I lose appetite, my fingers start jittering, palms get cold and worst of all my heart beats fast. I can deal with most of the symptoms except the heartbeat because it makes me more nervous than I usually am and prevents me to do tasks that need long span of focused thinking (ex: studying calculus or coding).
I wanted to know if any of you has had similar experiences and what you've done about it.
Also it has been very difficult for me to get in touch with a psychiatrist to discuss this with them hence why I'm asking you guys.
Lots of love!
Edit: the med also sometimes makes my thoughts more "cloudy". I was not able to convey this one to the last doctor i spoke too but in other words it makes it slightly more difficult to perceive the environment or things around me. Anyone experiences this one? Any ideas how to put it better in words in case i get the chance to see a doctor eventually? | 2021-12-15T18:09:26.000Z | rh5bhi | 23 | 8 | ADHD | Do your meds also make your heart beat fast | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5bhi/do_your_meds_also_make_your_heart_beat_fast/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:07:56.000Z | rh5abd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone here tried NoFap? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5abd/has_anyone_here_tried_nofap/ |
HeFiTi | TL;DR: I need to finish up my PhD thesis until the end of the year, so that I don't lose the job that is lined up for me for after the PhD. But in the last 4 months, I got hardly anything done, even though I am so close to finish. It has just been mentally very challenging under so much pressure. A common PhD finishing trait I guess.
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So for starters, I am not diagnosed with ADHD (maybe yet, I am planning to schedule an appointment), but I have a very very strong suspicion that I am on the spectrum. I am 28 and I haven't heard about ADHD until a year ago. As soon as I read about it for the first time, loads of things from my life just clicked. I have always been very inattentive, but been able to hyperfocus when interested, had to hold myself back (a lot of times without success) interrupting people or oversharing, I always forget things etc etc. And when I say always, I mean as long as I remember. It is a running gag in my family that I am the scattered minded, very forgetful but full of empathy person who can be very clever in some things (even things that other people usually don't understand easily, like physics or math), but at the same time can be incredibly dumb in a lot of everyday situations. So anyhow, I am aware that maybe I don't have ADHD, maybe I only have some traits similar to those who have it, but honestly, reading about ADHD and reading discussions on this sub has helped me a lot. For one, knowing that I'm not alone, for second, getting some practical advice (which work regardless if I have ADHD or not), but most importantly not blaming myself ALL. THE. TIME. In most of my life I was, to some extent, unsatisfied with myself because I didn't live up to my own expectations, because I didn't achieve what I think I could achieve with my abilities. I blamed myself for being lazy, for not being self disciplined enough etc. And even if I will be diagnosed with ADHD I would never use it as an excuse for anything, for any underachievement, but just knowing that it might not all be on me, that maybe it is indeed harder and more effort for me than the average to reach the level of discipline and focus some other people have... that is just a very nice feeling on its own. And helps me accept myself and where I am. So thank you all for providing that.
So getting into the topic why I am writing this post. I am doing my PhD in Physics at the moment, and I am supposed to finish... in August, 4 months ago. I'm not looking for any particular answer from this post, I would just like to share my situation and thoughts. A lot of times that alone helps me in a way, and also maybe there is someone else out here who is in a similar situation, who would feel nice reading from a fellow student finishing a degree.
I have had problems focusing on my work throughout my whole PhD. Of course during university as well, but things got worse for the PhD, especially towards the end when I "only" had to write my thesis. I think it is a combination of problems: me being bored by my topic because I've been doing the same one big project for 4 years now; it being one big project that is like the single most important thing work-wise for me, that one does once in their life if ever (apart from rare cases); it being very personal, like, it's part of my personality now, I've been wanting to do a PhD since a long time, because I actually would like to be a researcher, and it would feel like a personal failure, if I don't push through, or if I hand in a very bad thesis. So just the sheer size of the whole thing brings so much pressure that it petrifies me. I managed to get a full manuscript by my delayed deadline in August (one year later than originally planned, but I don't care about that, I know most PhDs take longer than planned, and this year's August would have still been very acceptable to me and my bosses) , and from then on it was supposed to be like 3-4 weeks of doing comments from my bosses and then done. But I've been dragging that since 4 months now. And honestly it was totally doable within that one month, it's just that I am somehow not really capable of getting anything done in the last months.
And one could say sure, no worries, take your time, don't let this destroy your well-being. And well, I am doing my best allowing myself to feel happy outside of work, so I am definitely holding up, even with a lot of social sacrifices. But unfortunately (fortunately), I can't allow myself to fully take my time. I already got my next position offered to me, which I am really excited to start actually. I can't wait. But I can only start it after I submit my thesis. And unfortunately this new work needs to be started as soon as possible. And originally I told them that I would submit my thesis by August. And then I told them September. And on and on. They have been very understanding and we were in constant communication, but the time is close when my future offered (not yet signed) position will come to a danger. I think that would be January, with a new year being a mental border for the employers. So I really need to finish this thesis by the end of the year. And it is doable, but I keep not doing it. And also, obviously, I don't want to be alone for Christmas, we have this amazing 2 weeks planned with my family. And it wouldn't even matter if I would stay home alone for the holiday season to work, or go with my family and work sometimes here and there during the holidays, or really push through in the next 5 days and get to an almost submittable status before the holidays start. All these three options COULD work, but all of them are dependent on one thing: my ability to focus, me getting out of being petrified and actually starting getting things done. And I tried some focus tricks, but I don't even have the mental energy to do the tricks. And I have literally all the motivation in the world to finally finish this (my dream job lying ahead, me being able to finally be free and fully there for my family mentally). So I don't know what else is needed to get it done. I usually work best just before deadlines, the "problem" with this thesis was that all deadlines were soft or self-claimed, but at the same time "as soon as possible". Which apparently wasn't enough for my deadline-focus to kick in. Maybe now it will kick in, so I get close to finish before Christmas. But that is also a soft deadline.
I'm happy for any advices and opinions, but I didn't come here demanding any, so don't feel obliged to solve my situation. I just needed to share it with people who I relate with a lot in terms of how our brains work. On the bright side, the past few months were super interesting observing myself mentally and what triggers things or don't trigger things. Not enjoyable mentally, but very interesting.
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I hope I don't come off as having a "first world problem" because I already achieved being at the end of my PhD, while others struggle with bigger problems. I hvae a huge impostor syndrome, I already felt very lucky (instead of being proud) when I got this PhD position, and then again when they offered me my next position this year.
To everyone else who is struggling to finish a degree or just an exam, or anything really: keep going! If your motivations are in the right place, and that is not the problem, don't give up! I'm not planning to give up. | 2021-12-15T18:07:53.000Z | rh5a9j | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Finishing the PhD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5a9j/finishing_the_phd/ |
nonsensemakesnosense | I cleaned the kitchen, the bathroom, the toilet and there's laundry in the washing machine!
Usually I do one of these things per day, two max if I'm having a really good day but today I feel invincible. Even bought christmas presents. And I still have motivation left, so I'm gonna sit down and do some studying (trying to teach myself a new language). A clean home feels so nice. I wish I could be like this more often. | 2021-12-15T18:04:37.000Z | rh57m4 | 28 | 131 | ADHD | I got so much done today I feel invincible | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh57m4/i_got_so_much_done_today_i_feel_invincible/ |
rdegannes87 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:03:31.000Z | rh56np | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD online Psychiatry help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh56np/adhd_online_psychiatry_help/ |
flickerglitter | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:03:20.000Z | rh56hr | 0 | 1 | ADHD | So frustrated need help from adhd artists | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh56hr/so_frustrated_need_help_from_adhd_artists/ |
LackingDopamine76 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:02:45.000Z | rh55yp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone one have experience with Wellbutrin? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh55yp/does_anyone_one_have_experience_with_wellbutrin/ |
rdegannes87 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:01:35.000Z | rh550i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Sexual Issues Therapist | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh550i/adhd_and_sexual_issues_therapist/ |
LavenderGooms121 | I (f26) was diagnosed with ADHD in 2nd grade and was put on medication. I went through many different medications through my life and finally 4 years ago and went off them completely because the side effects outweighed the good they were doing. A couple months ago I was talking to a coworker about her son who had recently been diagnosed, and she said she was hesitant to medicate him because she didn't want to stunt his growth. I'd asked what she meant, and she said stimulants had been linked to short stature. I'd never heard this, and immediately began researching as I'm 26 and 4'10". Both my parents are about 5'6" so not very tall either but all my younger siblings are over 5'6" and none of them have ADHD. I remember having an appointment with an endocrinologist when I was 13, who asked if I had an injury in 2nd grade as that's when I started to fall off the growth chart. 2nd grade was the year I was diagnosed and began medication to. I remember my mom just chalking it up to letting me drink too much apple juice as a kid (not sure if there's even a correlation there but she believed it). Anyways, I called my mom and asked if she knew that stimulants could cause short stature, and she broke down and admitted that that was the conclusion the doctor came to, but that she didn't want to tell me and have me be mad at my parents for putting me on medication. I've been the same height since I was 13. They checked my growth plates at that appointment and said they were mostly fused. I was definitely upset and still am, but realized there's no changing it now so no use blaming anyone.
Now on to my question: my fiance is 6'1", and I'm 4'10". I know from my side that our kids would be on the shorter side anyways, but will they be as short as me? Or would their heights potentially go off of what my height could have been if I hadn't been on stimulants? I know having those 6' genes should help a bit, and obviously won't know for sure until we have kids and they grow up, but I really hope they have a chance of being over 5ft tall. Thanks for any advice! | 2021-12-15T17:59:58.000Z | rh53b6 | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Medication possibly stunted my growth. Will my potential kids also be extremely short? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh53b6/medication_possibly_stunted_my_growth_will_my/ |
Grunge_Core | I'm really nearing a breakdown. It might seem pathetic, but my boyfriend of 4 years never (I mean it) does chores unless asked, even then it'll take me about 10 attempts. I love him to bits, but I'm always the one telling him what to do and I feel horrible every time but it's the only thing I can do. We usually try to take turns doing everything so it's fair, and I have struggled of my own including depression.
We are both medicated (I take antidepressants and he takes ADHD stimulants), but it feel likes it just doesn't help. When he's off, I go to work and message him to do whatever chore needs to be done and just hope when I get home it's done. It never is, and to be honest I just want to cry. The house is a mess, I try my best but it's hard on my own because as soon as I've cleaned, tidied, etc something, it just goes back to the same old mess because he doesn't put stuff in the bin, tidy things up, dishes get stacked and I sometimes feel as though I need to get away from it all but I can't.
I don't know what to do anymore, I've tried communicating nicely, communicating strictly, leaving notes, etc. Please help, I feel very claustrophobic but if I touch any of his stuff, things that he doesn't need (like out of date vouchers, papers that are years old and so on) he gets annoyed at me. He's not a hoarder, he just doesn't want to. What should I do? I've feel like I've tried every option. And no I won't break up with him because we both love eachother very much, it's just this one issue. | 2021-12-15T17:59:09.000Z | rh52o1 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Partner never doing chores | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh52o1/partner_never_doing_chores/ |
semisemithrowaway | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:58:35.000Z | rh5287 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Quite sick of forgetting things | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh5287/quite_sick_of_forgetting_things/ |
xXTylonXx | I've been dealing with symptoms my whole life and pretty sure if I get tested (trying to figure out how I can go about that without insurance/money currently) I would easily be rated on a Severe scale. I literally feel paralysis when my brain just shuts off and tells me to procrastinate FOR EVERYTHING. It is the direct catalyst of my severe depression (non-suicidal, I still love being alive, just not doing what life demands of me).
This has severely impacted my relationships, mainly with my partner.
My specific inquiry though is, whenever my partner tries to help me by sending me Job postings or research and such, or making suggestions on how to better manage my time or just suggest fun things for us to do to unwind, I completely ignore it. It's not that I don't value her help or her intuition, I have always been like this: Unless it's my idea, I don't entertain it, even if I really truly want to try, my brain just junks it as garbage data and I go back to my video game or whatever I'm doom scrolling on reddit. It has been this way with school, family, everything. And even if I really try to force myself into doing something with her or on her behest, I don't enjoy it at all and just sort of exist in the space until it's over or until the depression kicks up and the self-pity party starts up on cue. Unless I have my random "eureka!" moments, nothing gets done. When I am alone in the house, I get my dopamine fill on video games and then go full steam productive housemate, or the reverse order. I am unstoppable when I am alone, or if someone is paying me to do the job. But when I am around others and it's just personal life, i'm in my own head ignoring the world around me unless someone asks ME (of all people) for advice, and I'll only respond then if it actually immediately sparks my interest or I immediately have some valuable insight that I just pulled out of my ass.
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this... | 2021-12-15T17:58:27.000Z | rh524g | 1 | 2 | ADHD | [Undiagnosed 28M] Can anybody explain what might be the cause of me ignoring positive outside influence? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh524g/undiagnosed_28m_can_anybody_explain_what_might_be/ |
xXTylonXx | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:54:33.000Z | rh4z2q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | [Undiagnosed 28M] Anybody else have this happen to them, like, ALWAYS? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4z2q/undiagnosed_28m_anybody_else_have_this_happen_to/ |
InvincibleSummer_ | Recently got diagnosed with adhd and put on 10mg XR Ritalin. I notice it helps a lot with regulation of thoughts and moods, but sleep remains an issue for me. I always need a lot of (physical) stimulation each day in order be able to fall asleep.
On meds Im able to do the things I need to do which leaves me with less time to go out, exercise, etc. But I still need this stimulation. Any tips what I could do? Do I need better time management? I wish I could switch settings every 2-3 days, but that's just not possible especially with the pandemic ramping up again. Thanks! | 2021-12-15T17:53:53.000Z | rh4yja | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Medication and fixing sleep - the need for (physical) stimulation/tiring yourself out | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4yja/medication_and_fixing_sleep_the_need_for_physical/ |
Popular-Formal-526 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:53:26.000Z | rh4y5c | 21 | 1 | ADHD | Clenching teeth from Ritalin 10 mg IR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4y5c/clenching_teeth_from_ritalin_10_mg_ir/ |
socialskills100 | Today is my (22) birthday, and I’m just celebrating with my parents and younger brother (19) cause it’s a Wednesday yk.
I celebrated last weekend with dad’s side and the weekend prior with mom’s side. I hated it. I just got diagnosed and the meds are taking a toll on me and so is my mental health. I assume it’s medicine related, but everything is SO loud.
I didn’t want to celebrate today because my brother would be there. You just have to take my word for how big of an asshole he is. He also speaks very _very_ loudly and I knew it would trigger me.
My dad kept telling me it would be fine and I couldn’t be bothered with my mom getting angry, so I didn’t cancel. It was fine at first. Then my brother really got into a talking mood. Louder and louder. I asked him “hey could you please not speak so loudly? Otherwise I’ll have to leave.” I said it gently and offered a solution.
He looked at my mom, then my dad and spoke a little quieter. It’s always “there has to be room for everyone” until it’s me. He eventually spoke so fast and loud that I plugged my ears. I’m 22, I’m too old to do it to be dramatic. I was struggling so much. I disassociated while he kept rambling, completely taking over the whole table.
My mom noticed and tried to engage me a little but I was so close to crying at that point that it was too late. I quietly thanked her for dinner and left for my room. They then moved to the living room where they’re even louder. They haven’t even checked if I’m ok.
So I’m sitting with earplugs in and crying to myself on my birthday because my brother couldn’t make room for me.
I KNEW this was gonna happen but I wasn’t allowed to cancel or not invite my brother.
I knew my boundary. What else am I supposed to do? | 2021-12-15T17:52:06.000Z | rh4x4o | 1 | 2 | ADHD | When you know your boundaries but people don’t listen? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4x4o/when_you_know_your_boundaries_but_people_dont/ |
rbt8462 | hi guys! so, i have been on a long and uphill battle with keeping my bedroom tidy, and slowly but surely i’m making progress! the one thing i can’t get a handle on is what i like to call my nesting in my bed. no matter how often i clear all the things that don’t belong in my bed with me, by the time i am getting ready to close my eyes at night, i’ve surrounded myself with a slew of unnecessary belongings- from snacks to med bottles to stray pieces of paper to miscellaneous items i don’t even consciously realize i own most of the time. i’m not even aware of bringing these things into my bed. it’s frustrating because of the “look” of the clutter, but more so because it is reducing my quality of rest. how do i curb this behavior? or are there ways to modify my space to improve this? i’m in sober living so i share a bedroom and i am limited to my half of the room when it comes to storing my things. i do use baskets for my bigger “piles”, but i am not really able to add any more storage options because i already have so many bins/baskets/shelves and there is no space. i have a nightstand but it is pretty much always full with water bottles and meds and hygiene stuff.
idk if there even really is a true solution due to my lack of storage options, which i would understand and move on from should it be the case (this nest quirk is pretty low on my adhd difficulty totem poll). but i just thought i’d ask! i’ve gotten amazing advice and input from you guys every time i’ve posted, so i know if anyone can give me a hand it would be you lovely folks!
TIA! | 2021-12-15T17:49:08.000Z | rh4uml | 2 | 1 | ADHD | help with “nest” habits? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4uml/help_with_nest_habits/ |
foxy_foxx | I know that research indicates that people with ADHD should use routine to manage their symptoms, but has anyone (especially those diagnosed as adults) noticed extreme sensitivity to routine changes?
In high school I realized that that if I overloaded my schedule with intense responsibilities (honors classes such as precalculus/ chemistry + college classes) I seemed to do better academically, despite the hit on my mental health. At the time ADHD wasn't on my radar, but now I am wondering if that is attributed to just constantly functioning on "work mode", like then I wouldn't have to transition from "I want to do this" to "I have to do this."
Now in college, I still see some of that improvement whenever I overload my schedule with classes and work (though I have discovered my limits), I have also noticed that I am extremely sensitive if my routine changes even slightly. An example was that I would go to class 4 days in a row, go to the library on certain days for X amount of time and the gym for X amount of time, and then work for the other 3 days in a row. This schedule worked extremely well for the first few weeks, until there was one day where there was no class, after which my schedule fell apart and I lost all momentum. This isn't even touching on the effect of thanksgiving break on my classes. I would also like to mention that there isn't an emotional dependency to these routines, so I don't really have reactions to them, it's just like I have a mental dependency on them to actually be productive.
Has anyone else seen this where any small changes in their routine disrupts the rest of their routine? I know some of this seems obvious given the amount of sources that recommend routine for ADHD, but I can't seem to see anything about the effects of small changes in the routine. | 2021-12-15T17:42:33.000Z | rh4p3u | 6 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD and routine dependency | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4p3u/adhd_and_routine_dependency/ |
SmthngIronic | Feeling pretty good today but I don’t know if that’s from 2 cups of coffee, one of which had a bag of black tea in it, or from falling asleep before midnight for once, or if I remembered to take my meds.
I’ve missed a few doses this month so I can’t go back and count like I normally do.
Time will maybe tell, who knows.
Does anyone have a better system? Or a system in general?
Yippee-ki-yay MFers. | 2021-12-15T17:34:52.000Z | rh4igq | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Took my meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4igq/took_my_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:26:36.000Z | rh4bdd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else watch random things you don’t really know about? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4bdd/anyone_else_watch_random_things_you_dont_really/ |
us3r180703 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:24:31.000Z | rh49ls | 1 | 1 | ADHD | how to do you get meds (uk) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh49ls/how_to_do_you_get_meds_uk/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T17:24:28.000Z | rh49ka | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Just went in to get assessed/tested, and was referred to a specialist afterwards. The waitlist is long, but happy to have started this journey in finding answers. | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh49ka/just_went_in_to_get_assessedtested_and_was/ |
tempus8fugit | Anyone else noticed this?
I was diagnosed as an adult, and have been been on Vyvanse for about 2 years. Notice that I remember plots of games and movies — this is something I could never do.
I recently took a 1-week medication vacation. At the same time, my partner had started playing a game that I had played the previous year. It was bewildering to notice that I remembered the quests and plot in the game; we are both used to me forgetting the plot of a movie while watching the movie, and forgetting having watched the movie at all by the next day.
What was especially surprising was that the memories from these periods retained their resilience even when I was no longer under the effects of the medication.
Has anyone else noticed similar long term benefits which persist after medication has been discontinued? | 2021-12-15T17:24:04.000Z | rh497e | 8 | 9 | ADHD | ADHD Meds + Long-term Memory Improvement. | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh497e/adhd_meds_longterm_memory_improvement/ |
AgentMonkey | For those of you here that use smart watches: is there anything you have found particularly useful with your device in terms of your ADHD? On the other side, has your smart watch just given you another avenue of distraction?
I'm particularly interested in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and the Fitbit Charge 5. I like the customization of the GW4, but also think the Fitbit might be more focused.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts, good or bad. | 2021-12-15T17:22:43.000Z | rh481h | 16 | 8 | ADHD | Most useful smart watch features for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh481h/most_useful_smart_watch_features_for_adhd/ |
Ordinary_L | My mother invited a friend over who is a psychiatrist and whilst i was talking to her she mentioned that i should get nyself diagnosed. So thats why i fell down the rabbit hole of searching everything about ADHD and its symptoms i think that i relate with most of them but not on a extreme level only that i do that but not that often i have problems about time management in a really similar way but i can do simple task a little on time
TL;DR(is that how tou use it?): why am in between the spectrum of ADHD and normalness | 2021-12-15T17:20:55.000Z | rh46io | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Is there such a thing as a mild case of ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh46io/is_there_such_a_thing_as_a_mild_case_of_adhd/ |
holy_guacamoly_ | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:19:43.000Z | rh45gs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Finally Diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh45gs/finally_diagnosed/ |
Zexanima | Boy was I wrong. I wasnt ever against medication, just skeptical. The experience hasn't been as intense as some people's but it's definitely making a big difference. I took my full dose this morning (I took half as my first ever dose yesterday afternoon). I feel...calm. It's like the constant anxiety of trying to find "the thing" isn't there anymore. I still don't want to do certain things, but I don't feel like I CANT do them now. I actually kinda feel peaceful. It kinda makes me regret not getting diagnosed and medicated until I was 28. Better late than never though. What're some of the things you were able to do once you got medication? I got this ability to do stuff now but I'm not sure how to use it haha | 2021-12-15T17:17:55.000Z | rh43yl | 11 | 13 | ADHD | I wasn't really sure medication would help all that much | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh43yl/i_wasnt_really_sure_medication_would_help_all/ |
AgentMonkey | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:16:51.000Z | rh4331 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Most useful smart watch features for ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh4331/most_useful_smart_watch_features_for_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:16:02.000Z | rh42fx | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Semax Hormone Therapy(?) for attentiveness and ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh42fx/semax_hormone_therapy_for_attentiveness_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T17:10:53.000Z | rh3y0z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there such a thing as a mild case of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3y0z/is_there_such_a_thing_as_a_mild_case_of_adhd/ |
Fluid-Assignment-952 | Ive been on Strattera 60mg for a month and honestly i dont feel any different. The most ive noticed is that I dont space out as much but focusing, motivation and wanting to read is still a problem. My psychiatrist bumped me up to 80mg but i don't feel the difference. Is it possible that Strattera isnt for me and I should bring up the topic of trying something else to see if it helps me? | 2021-12-15T17:10:13.000Z | rh3xg0 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | What should adhd medication do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3xg0/what_should_adhd_medication_do/ |
tomycatomy | My ADHD is not severe enough that I need Ritalin to function, but whenever I’m studying stuff like math when you really need to use your thinking, I struggle without it. However when I’m studying math on Ritalin, suddenly it’s all so fucking beautiful. It’s amazing! I’m talking about infinitesimal math btw, and in general university math, I had to grind through high school math without Ritalin since I didn’t realize I should get checked for ADHD (Math was easy for me through most of school, so I only started to really struggle in the last 3 years). Can anyone relate to this? | 2021-12-15T17:08:56.000Z | rh3wda | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Finding beauty in math while on Ritalin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3wda/finding_beauty_in_math_while_on_ritalin/ |
kikis420service | I have an incredibly hard time staying hydrated. When I'm medicated, consuming anything is extremely tough (I'm in a weird spot where I just upped my dose to 25mg dextro-ER, and my brain feels normal but my body says no to eating/drinking/basic functions). I know I'm not drinking nearly enough liquids in general, let alone water, because it just doesn't seem appealing to consume anything. But I'm starting to feel the effects of dehydration.
Any tips for getting enough water and staying hydrated? | 2021-12-15T17:07:24.000Z | rh3v1s | 10 | 3 | ADHD | How do you drink enough water? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3v1s/how_do_you_drink_enough_water/ |
Digsu | I hope the question in the title isn't too poorly-worded. I'm 27 years old and have started wondering whether I could have ADHD relatively recently, and have considered discussing my suspicion with a doctor. However, I'm scared to bring it up because I'm worried it'll sound silly or like I'm just hunting for a diagnosis, and the main reason is that I've always done well in school. Again, I'm sorry if this is worded poorly (and I'm definitely not saying struggling in school is a requirement for having ADHD), but the fact that I've never had issues with paying attention in class and consistently got good grades makes me worry that even bringing up the topic of ADHD would sound ridiculous.
To be more specific, I've never had issues with listening in class, doing my homework, obeying deadlines (in fact, I generally do worse if there are no deadlines to give me some "last-minute panic" to motivate me) or the like, basically if it's clear what I have to do, I can generally do it no problem. Plus I've always really hated being scolded so if failing to do something means I'll get reprimanded, that's further incentive for me to do it. But if I have to study all by myself with no clear direction, like just reading from a book, it feels really difficult, and this is causing me problems as I'm currently in university and stuff like having to pick your courses yourself, do independent studying, etc. instead of having a clear preset path to follow is causing me a lot of grief. There's also the lack of repercussions, as nobody's going to punish you (or at least not immediately) for not attending lectures or not doing coursework or the like, so it just feels like if I don't want to do something, I have little motivation to do it.
Further complicating the matter is that I do have depression (was diagnosed 5 or 6 years ago), which makes me even more unsure of discussing the possibility of ADHD with a doctor. Basically I'm worried it would sound like "I know I have this thing that makes it hard for me to do things, but maybe I also have this other thing that makes it hard for you to do things (even though said thing is hard-coded into your brain from birth, nobody's ever suspected I might have it, and I've never had problems that could suggest it before)".
TLDR; I want to bring up the possibility of having ADHD with a doctor, but I'm too scared I'll sound ridiculous because I never had issues in school prior to university and because I do have diagnosed depression, which could be the actual cause of the "possible ADHD symptoms" I've noticed. | 2021-12-15T17:07:16.000Z | rh3uxs | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Can you have ADHD if you did well in school as a child/teenager? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3uxs/can_you_have_adhd_if_you_did_well_in_school_as_a/ |
yodas4skin | I took my car to the mechanic this past weekend to get some work done and they happened to find a crack in my car battery. I told them just to replace it to save me the trouble.
Now, a few days later, I was telling my coworker all the work I had done on my car including the car battery. He reminded me that we replaced the battery last year after I left my headlights on for a whole day. He also reminded me that the battery I bought had a 3 year warranty on it..
Needless to say, I'm out nearly $300 and tired of forgetting everything. I really wish I didn't have ADHD. | 2021-12-15T17:01:22.000Z | rh3pwf | 5 | 3 | ADHD | A poor memory has just cost me about $300. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3pwf/a_poor_memory_has_just_cost_me_about_300/ |
Responsible_Salad_11 | I've never been good at socializing so I always have picked up someone (from a serie, a book, real life...) and I've adapted my personality to that. It's not that I don't have a personality but I'm quite excentric (kinda like Anne shirley from Anne with an E) and I've never fitted in well. So I've always found that easier to do. Once again: I don't know if that comes from childhool trauma and wrong socialization or if it happens to more people with ADHD. | 2021-12-15T16:57:36.000Z | rh3mi2 | 8 | 31 | ADHD | 'Copying' people in order to fit in. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3mi2/copying_people_in_order_to_fit_in/ |
Responsible_Salad_11 | I've never known how to socialize properly. So when I'm with people even tho Im an introvert I tend to talk way too much and to overshare. I'm not comfortable and then I spend days torturing myself for that.
I really don't know if I'm anxious (I'm not timid or shy but I suffer from general anxiety) or if it's part of having ADHD. I've been recently diagnosed and I'm starting to understand a lot of things. | 2021-12-15T16:55:41.000Z | rh3l14 | 8 | 12 | ADHD | Sharing too much: ADHD or social anxiety? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3l14/sharing_too_much_adhd_or_social_anxiety/ |
morphineseason | Hello ADHD'ers! I usually just comment in this sub, but today I figured I would ask a question or two that I don't think get enough attention. (was that an accidental pun?)
How have you dialed down FOMO/Prioritization? I think these two issues go very VERY hand in hand with ADHD.
When friends go out without me, I think they hate me. When they don't ask, I think they are mad at me. When they really don't ever ask to hang out, I assume it's because they are embarrassed of me.
While my family comes first, I can rarely prioritize play time, or alone time, or dates with my wife, or dates with my kid (today is her 5th birthday!) I always want it to be in a group setting. I rarely have the energy to play barbies, but almost always have the energy to leave the house for dinner/night out.
I know there are people that struggle with this, we aren't bad friends or parents, but this is one thing I have not been able to dial down with my ADHD. | 2021-12-15T16:55:34.000Z | rh3kxw | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How have you dialed down FOMO/Prioritization | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3kxw/how_have_you_dialed_down_fomoprioritization/ |
Responsible_Salad_11 | Okey I don't know if this is an ADHD thing or if only happens to me.
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When I'm engaged in a conversation or I'm excited or it's too heated or intense, I usually hold my pee and then my belly hurts from holding it. I've been doing it my whole life and I really don't know if it's an ADHD thing or if I'm just anxious. | 2021-12-15T16:53:32.000Z | rh3jah | 6 | 2 | ADHD | holding pee when I'm too excited/engaged in a conversation. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3jah/holding_pee_when_im_too_excitedengaged_in_a/ |
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Logical-Squirrel-585 | I got diagnosed as adhd 9 months ago and got medicated 2 months ago. I have been with my wife since I was 18 years old. Before her my entire life was a mess. I was a drug addict and a lazy slob. She infinitely improved my life. My adhd issues used to be a problem in our relationship so I came up with my own ways to kind of manage my issues but it wasn't until my diagnosis that everything made sense and I was able to really start trying to figure out how to manage the negative qualities of the adhd. Well without going into to much detail (see all my other posts if you want more info) my wife is most likely gay and I dont expect us to be together by this time next year (or maybe next month 😩). I am obviously heartbroken and going through a ton of stuff on that front, but the reason I am here is because I am deathly terrified of becoming that person I was before her again. We have two young children. I have definately become more functional but there are still tons of things I lean on her for. Keeping track the kids schedules and just little stuff like remember to pack the kids socks when we go places and all that kind of stuff that I would commonly "forget". I'm not overly concerned about my own life because I am a very routine based person nowadays so I've got that pretty under control, but the kids is what i worry about. As anyone with kids knows that as much as routines are awesome, they are extremely fluid with kids. I don't even really know what I'm asking. Anyone been in a similar situation? Any advice or words of support would be appriciated. Anything to keep my mind off the rest of my life tbh 😂. | 2021-12-15T16:49:17.000Z | rh3fv6 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I'm (27m) about to be alone for the first time in my adult life. How tf do I get my shit together? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3fv6/im_27m_about_to_be_alone_for_the_first_time_in_my/ |
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