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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 m... | 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 b... | 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... | 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 w... | 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 so... | 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 de... | 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 bee... | 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 muc... | 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 ... | 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 tha... | 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 ... | 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 ... | 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... | 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 a... | 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 m... | 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 grad... | 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 unde... | 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 mo... | 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 ... | 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 ... | 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/sens... | 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 b... | 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 kee... | 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/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T19:00:07.000Z | rh6hwb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | In the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD or ADD | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh6hwb/in_the_process_of_getting_diagnosed_with_adhd_or/ |
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... | 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 b... | 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... | 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 an... | 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... | 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... | 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... | 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/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T18:42:42.000Z | rh63ni | 1 | 1 | ADHD | A question to those who prefer Dexedrine (aka Attentin, Amfexa) over Vyvanse (aka Elvanse) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh63ni/a_question_to_those_who_prefer_dexedrine_aka/ |
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 k... | 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 g... | 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... | 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 ... | 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 ap... | 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 ... | 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... | 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... | 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 (tryin... | 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 recen... | 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 ... | 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 direc... | 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... | 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 medic... | 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 ... | 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 ... | 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 kno... | 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 p... | 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... | 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 ... | 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 ... | 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 shou... | 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 gene... | 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 a... | 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 diagnosi... | 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 replace... | 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 eas... | 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 ... | 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 th... | 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 an... | 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/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-15T16:52:37.000Z | rh3iho | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Upping adderall rx advice | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rh3iho/upping_adderall_rx_advice/ |
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 kin... | 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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