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LunaVinci | [removed] | 2021-10-13T09:27:47.000Z | q77g5h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I sucked at speaking in my native language, even if I was born in my native country and was taught to speak in it growing up. Has anyone had the same experience as I did? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q77g5h/i_sucked_at_speaking_in_my_native_language_even/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T09:23:25.000Z | q77e9h | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Help please | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q77e9h/help_please/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T09:22:45.000Z | q77dzr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When the triple dose hits different | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q77dzr/when_the_triple_dose_hits_different/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T09:19:16.000Z | q77cg5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Stimulant holidays | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q77cg5/stimulant_holidays/ |
Wholikeseggplant | So I haven’t been diagnosed but I have some symptoms of inattentive adhd and just don’t feel right. Plus I have depression and anxiety which I hear go hand in hand with adhd and I self medicate sometimes even though I take Cymbalta which works great.
My psychiatrist is considering prescribing me a low dose stimulant as a trial to see how I feel.
I’m kind of nervous about it because I read it can make you angry and psychotic.
Are the effects anything similar to drinking a heap of caffeine ?
Thanks | 2021-10-13T09:17:05.000Z | q77bju | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Wondering what the experience of others was pre and post medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q77bju/wondering_what_the_experience_of_others_was_pre/ |
ratgarcon | I’ve been on Vyvanse for roughly two weeks now and I’ve been experiencing a decent amount of nausea. I usually eat with taking my meds too, however sometimes I’m not the best at eating “on time” so I’m wondering if that has anything to do with it. I take the extended release, so maybe when my stomach dissolves some of it later in the day my empty stomach causes nausea? I’m seeing my psychiatrist tomorrow and will definitely mention it but has anyone had similar experiences? My mom said it could be my dose is too high but I didn’t think it was high enough, I’ve definitely noticed increased motivation but starting and completing tasks are still often difficult. I can’t find anything online abt knowing if your dosage is too high though
Any advice is appreciated thank you | 2021-10-13T09:13:18.000Z | q779y3 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse side effects help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q779y3/vyvanse_side_effects_help/ |
Wholikeseggplant | [removed] | 2021-10-13T09:11:45.000Z | q779ag | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Wondering how others felt pre medication and post medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q779ag/wondering_how_others_felt_pre_medication_and_post/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T09:09:57.000Z | q778jw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just got diagnosed as an adult, need a friend | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q778jw/i_just_got_diagnosed_as_an_adult_need_a_friend/ |
naurusi | Seeking advice or similar experiences.
Took our 10yo son to see a paediatrician this week as we suspect he may have ADHD. We were thinking this due to a few things
- very low grades in school
- comments from tutor that he is the worst kid out of all her classes
- spending 8 hours doing homework tasks which should take 1 hour - appears to be working through a fog
- had to be dressed for school until he was 10
- needs instructions and intense pressure to do daily tasks
- explosive emotional reactions
- extremely sensitive to rejection
- hyper-focus on book series he likes or other interests
- eg can build complex Lego or play Minecraft for days
- not hyperactive at all but always tired and low energy
- clumsy / gross motor issues not enough to be considered a real issue but enough to make him terrible at sport
At any rate the paediatrician said because he has hyper-focus it means he is not inattentive as ADHD is defined as attention deficit. Because he plays hockey he can follow the coach’s instructions (I didn’t want to say in front of my son that the hockey coach barely tolerates him on the team as he just stares at the clouds for most of the game) - this means he has the executive function to follow instructions.
Then he said kids with ADHD won’t oppose you trying to get them to do things they just need to be reminded because they are distracted. So because we have to really raise the stakes to get him dressed, showered etc as he opposes us then he must have ODD.
I had been thinking the opposition came from exhaustion and annoyance at the constant reminders and him needing that emotional extreme of a conflict with us to break through the fog of it being hard to do the mundane tasks.
What do you think? Should we continue to seek an ADHD diagnosis or should we just get therapy for ODD (I think this is basically therapy for parents)
(Btw in relation to ODD there is no trauma background and no family issues but there is family history of ADHD) | 2021-10-13T09:08:32.000Z | q777yy | 11 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD wrongly diagnosed as ODD + emotional dysregulation? | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q777yy/adhd_wrongly_diagnosed_as_odd_emotional/ |
Halyconsix | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:55:48.000Z | q7725b | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Can learning something really slow at first, but getting very good at it later on be related to ADHD somehow? | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q7725b/can_learning_something_really_slow_at_first_but/ |
icedthun0r | I just started taking Welbutrin next to taking my generic prozac. We tried treating my anxiety first, and while it worked, my focus still isn’t up to par. So i asked about Welbutrin and im on my first day of it.
What are some other peoples experiences with it? Did it work well for you?
Im a little nervous about treating my adhd since when i was a kid i used to describe the meds taking my personality away.
But i also understand Welbutrin is diffrent.
I can do research on it all day, but i want to hear first hand accounts. | 2021-10-13T08:54:43.000Z | q771ps | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Welbutrin (Bupropin )advice | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q771ps/welbutrin_bupropin_advice/ |
Kolegooo | So this is my second time titrating vyvanse/elvanse, i have also have had methylphenidate and atomoxetine which also didn't help. The only difference is that i don't crave the sugary food and junk food and have actual self control and am able to choose what i eat. Besides that, i can't tell the difference. I'm just as dopey at work and not switched on (i am a transport company compliance officer and have a business law degree). I find it hard concentrating in general but find processing auditory information is a big problem i have but also written information doesn't go in either until i read the same bit like 10 times. After i tried each adhd medication the first time me and the psychiatrist agreed i should try sertraline first for the depression i have had since like age 13/14 as a result, most likely of the adhd symptoms especially not being able to concentrate on school work and revision but also being to disorganised and stuck in my own head to tidy my room or make plans with friends out of school. Anyway, i have been on sertraline like 4 months now and it has helped a lot. I feel better in my self, find so much more enjoyment in everything i do, and even more sensation in my peen lol. I just dunno what it is with me and adhd medication. It confuses me. | 2021-10-13T08:47:33.000Z | q76yll | 4 | 0 | ADHD | I Can't Tell The Difference Between Medicated & Not | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76yll/i_cant_tell_the_difference_between_medicated_not/ |
flyestweaboo | Hello and Thank You, to whoever is reading this. I am a 21 year-old Male in the US. I am also Undocumented. If you saw me in public, you’d most likely deem me unapproachable. My tall physique and unintentional tendency to stare, probably doesn’t help that cause. I often feel as if the world and myself are incompatible. I have dreams; most last only a day or two before turning into ultimately different dreams. The biggest goal of mine is to make music for a living; to create. I find art (music in particular) to be the greatest invention our species. Its influence is boundless as it came before us and will continue to be there afterwards. It is the only thing that gives me hope: that one day I could potentially allow others into my inverted world and see the same colors I do. But life is hard. Like many of you, I love making others laugh or happy. Yet, I’ve been a sad person for as long as I can remember. Not to mention paranoid. I find this paranoia so intense that I fear my ultimate dream, should it be fulfilled, may not be enough to fill the void. I don’t really know what I’m trying to say here (I’m sure you all can relate to that). I don’t even know if I have ADHD. Maybe my best friend, who I tried to confide in by telling him I suspect I have this disorder was right in saying I “just want to be a victim”. I don’t know. Rarely do I ever post on Reddit or any social media, really, but I thought I would stop by and say hello. Thanks for reading all the way through. | 2021-10-13T08:38:22.000Z | q76uod | 1 | 12 | ADHD | A Few Words In Passing | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76uod/a_few_words_in_passing/ |
Substantial_Lab5999 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:30:49.000Z | q76rfu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I set timers but forget what it’s for after the timer goes off. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76rfu/i_set_timers_but_forget_what_its_for_after_the/ |
Raiseyourspoonforwar | TL/DR: 30 year old waiting for diagnosis but the timeframes are bringing my mood down because I can't move on with my life without the diagnosis.
All I want to do is get on with my life and actually make some progress as a 30 year old man but I have never been able to stick at a job to the point I would be considered for a promotion because I get bored of the job within a year, usually I'm bored within a month or 2 but I was always told to stick to each job for a minimum of a year. This has been a reoccurring theme in most aspects of my life since childhood.
2 years ago I got a job in a field I didn't think I would enjoy but it is actually the best job I have ever had, unfortunately it doesn't pay enough for me to do anything other than pay my bills and pay for my green leaf.
I decided it's time to move up in my field but this requires a university degree (I only have GCSE'S), I know the exact course I want to do but I know that the study required is going to be hell and could even be my undoing because I can barely focus on anything for more than 15 minutes before I get bored and frustrated, so I decided to finally get my diagnosis which means I can get some professional help with my focus.
This is the kicker: I've been told it can take months from my GP referral before they will assess an adult suspected of having ADHD and even if I am diagnosed, apparently it can take up to 6 months from diagnosis for any medication to be prescribed.
It's been 2 months today since my GP sent my referral and I'm feeling incredibly low since I can't even apply for this course because I don't know what start date to select and I don't even know if this will just be a big fucking waste of time applying if they turn around and say I don't have ADHD.
I have taken the decision to quit smoking Mary J to see if that will at least help me focus for longer than 15 mins but if my childhood is anything to go by, I may actually only be able to focus for less time.
I just want to move forward with my life but I don't feel like I can make any meaningful decisions until I'm contacted by the NHS, which could be another year for all I know. | 2021-10-13T08:20:19.000Z | q76msq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I feel like I'm stuck in limbo, I want to get on with my life! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76msq/i_feel_like_im_stuck_in_limbo_i_want_to_get_on/ |
verynasti |
If I don't say something straight away about what I am thinking at this moment, and then I get interrupted by a little thing, then I will instantly forget it. Does anyone else have it? My therapist said it might be caused by ADHD, but I'm not entirely sure...
**Example:** When watching a movie with someone, and let's say I have some information about an actor there. Then I want to pause the movie to have this short discussion about the actor. I pause the movie and I completely forget what I was going to say | 2021-10-13T08:18:25.000Z | q76lxq | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Short-term memory problems | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76lxq/shortterm_memory_problems/ |
sexy_bellsprout | I have to read a lot of articles/books (doing a PhD) but I struggle getting myself to sit the f*** down and actually read them. But I do well *listening* to info - constantly have radio or whatever on. So I’ve been trying to listen to articles using text->speech software (on Word, on Chrome).
Looks like the best iOS app for this is Speechify. I’m on day 2 of the 3 day free trial, and it’s really good. Cons: annoying that you need an internet connection for HD voices, and you can’t select/cut out some text in advance (afaik). But mostly, it’s SO EXPENSIVE. Like £130 for a year subscription, and no option for monthly!
Has anyone else tried Speechify? Do you actually use it regularly?
I think it might be worth it…but I might end up using it twice and then forgetting about it… | 2021-10-13T08:16:58.000Z | q76lbc | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Speechify app - worth it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76lbc/speechify_app_worth_it/ |
Accomplished-Win3004 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:16:22.000Z | q76l2r | 4 | 0 | ADHD | اهمية فوائد عصير الليمون مع الماء على معدة فارغة | 0.25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76l2r/اهمية_فوائد_عصير_الليمون_مع_الماء_على_معدة_فارغة/ |
Mort332e | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:15:26.000Z | q76kpn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Enjoying strongly tasting foods? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76kpn/enjoying_strongly_tasting_foods/ |
pm-me-you-singing | I am feeling sleepy after 2-3hours if taking ritalin on the 5th day, only felt like it worked on the first day and maybe a lik on the second. Do you think i need to up the dose?
10mg /day ritalin. I was prescribed Quetiapine 50mg but I did not take them. I slept for 7 hours the night before so its not the lack of sleep that is making me sleepy atm. | 2021-10-13T08:14:18.000Z | q76k9v | 2 | 3 | ADHD | sleepy after 2-3 hours of 10mg Ritalin, this is my 5th day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76k9v/sleepy_after_23_hours_of_10mg_ritalin_this_is_my/ |
i_love_the_internett | It's just so typical... adhd tax times 100. I'm in tears. I somehow forgot to get in contact with the funding agency to make an appointment to discuss financial support opportunities for my masters in time. I somehow forgot that in order to get financial support I would have to file an application before the course actually started. The course already began and it costs me over 7500 euro. I would have had the opportunity to get paid 2000 euro for it, maybe even 90% from a specific program. The agency tried to get in contact with me but I forgot to communicate my new phone number and they didn't write an e-mail. Side note: I would have been able to keep my old phone number when I would not have forgotten to take the necessty steps to keep it when changing the cellphone provider. I'm a mess. A chaotic mess, a total loser. Not ready for this world. I just want to curl up under my blanket and never leave my apartment again.... (not medicated, but diagnosed a few weeks ago at 31) | 2021-10-13T08:12:45.000Z | q76jmk | 5 | 16 | ADHD | I fucked up big time | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76jmk/i_fucked_up_big_time/ |
[deleted] | There are so many popular shows that i cannot concentrate to watch, most of the shows i lose interest after some episodes, I tried Manga but even in manga after few chapters I lose interest, How do you guys keep yourself entertained? There is a huge list of shows that I left watching after a few episodes. | 2021-10-13T08:10:13.000Z | q76ik7 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Cannot watch tv shows at all | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76ik7/cannot_watch_tv_shows_at_all/ |
spaceship-pilot | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:09:59.000Z | q76ig2 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and creativity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76ig2/adhd_and_creativity/ |
throwaway39184215 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T08:05:00.000Z | q76gfd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Haven't gone to college this week yet, I feel like I'm already going to drop off again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76gfd/havent_gone_to_college_this_week_yet_i_feel_like/ |
Double_Goblin | The other day I posted about auditory processing disorder and my own personal dicsoveries about it, well today I learnt something else from a tiktok. Here it is:
When there’s loads of people talking and you can’t hone in on one specific voice, that’s a problem with processing audio.
Similarly, if there are multiple noises at the same volume, and you feel it’s tearing your brain apart, that’s a problem with processing audio.
- tagging as a tip again
-edit: punctuation | 2021-10-13T08:02:39.000Z | q76fd4 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD Uncoverings 2 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76fd4/adhd_uncoverings_2/ |
DieteticDude | I think I upset some voodoo practitioner this week...
I was vitamin D deficient three months ago so started supplementing vitamin D, was struggling with fatigue before but started to feel a bit better.... things were good, too good apparently.... psych changed my meds to concerta and I started to almost fall asleep during the day, I thought it was the new meds however....
... I went to get the whole range of bloods checked but the first doctor forgot to request the right levels for about four different things, then after waiting 2 hours passed the appointment time the doctor refused to order another blood test due to changing rules after lockdown (it was some complete bs about being outside of area)...
...So I hit up another doctor to order tests, got an extension on my assignments and kept chipping away at life feeling like a zombie without strength or motivation... only the form never got sent to me from the second doctor... three calls and 5 hours later the form gets sent to me and I book a new (third) doctor in person tomorrow in the hope of getting someone reliable...
to top it all off I've been finishing my major assignment just now the night before my appointment and through all the fatigue and executive dysfunction without my meds (because they may be causing the fatigue I jumped off them) I get to the last reference... then the reference extension I use goes down, globally (mybib)....
I will keep trying even though I know I'm suffering from apathy and depression thanks to whatever is wrong with me, I just really needed to vent :( | 2021-10-13T08:01:43.000Z | q76eyp | 3 | 4 | ADHD | A Really Rough week | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76eyp/a_really_rough_week/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T07:55:19.000Z | q76bwa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Friendly reminder to take care of your plants | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76bwa/friendly_reminder_to_take_care_of_your_plants/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T07:51:37.000Z | q76aal | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Im 95% sure i have ADHD and i know getting diagnosed and treated would improve my life a lot, yet i cant even bring up the topic to my mom no matter how hard i try | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q76aal/im_95_sure_i_have_adhd_and_i_know_getting/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T07:46:53.000Z | q7683c | 2 | 7 | ADHD | I am so tired and sad | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q7683c/i_am_so_tired_and_sad/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T07:41:33.000Z | q765pq | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Helping my child to *want* to behave at school.. | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q765pq/helping_my_child_to_want_to_behave_at_school/ |
joosemmosta | Okay so first of all, i don't speak really good english. If you don't understand something, let me know!
So i (18) got diagnosed with ADD like 3 years ago and since that my sister (22) have been like "oh i propably have ADHD" "i'm really sure i have ADHD or ADD" and that's really annoying for real.. It's like she doesn't understand how hard this ADD actually is. How hard is it to do anything, even like get up from the bed. How hard the 10 years of (elementary and junior) high school was for me, because my grades were so bad and almost had to do school again because i was so bad and didn't get any help. When i got to the vocational school (almost didn't because the grades) all of the teachers left me all alone. (here in schools we have personal curriculum for all the students where teacher and the student discuss about the school and is something really hard, and maybe you get some relief for the school.) So i didn't get that, i said to the teachers that we need to do that and they didn't even mind me. 4 months, then i drop out.
And my symptoms have gotten worse year of the year and now i'm here when i can't do anything without hours and hours sitting and hanging at the phone. I didn't get meds yet because doctor said that i need to go new interviews because the old ones were bad. 🙂 so gonna be waiting like 2-4 months still.
And now back to my sister. She have been so good at the school always. Good grades, high school, college, good social skills, now working everyday like 9-12 hours without breaks and everything she says, is my feet hurts. Like it's three days of that for me and i would sleep rest of the week because i would be so exhausted. And she does school things at the same time. I can't see any ADHD/ADD symptoms in her like when we are talking or doing some stuff etc. Can someone explain where this comes and why is she doing this? I wanna hang out with her and do stuff but this really hurts me because she won't understand what this REALLY is. | 2021-10-13T07:37:31.000Z | q763u6 | 4 | 0 | ADHD | My sister thinks she haves ADHD | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q763u6/my_sister_thinks_she_haves_adhd/ |
Im2lurky | Hi everyone,
Our 5yo son just had an assessment. We won’t have the official doc for a few weeks but the pscyh thinks it’s severe enough that
She thinks medication will help him manage through elementary school.
He is a bright kid but he was bouncing around for most of the assessment and had a few melt down over some puzzles they had him try.
He definitely has all the signs we’ve read about for hyperactive but the ones that really concern us are the behavioral and self esteem portions.
There was a lot of negative self talk like “im just stupid” and “I can’t do anything right I just give up”
The psych mentioned she thinks he’s going to have a pretty rough time without medication in elementary and middle school.
We’re open to that but I guess we’re just a bit scared it might make things worse.
Obviously we’re not experts but we’re hoping some of you may have some insight or experience to share.
Mahalo from Hawaii | 2021-10-13T07:32:03.000Z | q761j8 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Was medication helpful? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q761j8/was_medication_helpful/ |
DezRex51342 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T07:26:49.000Z | q75z5i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | is there anything that works as a replacement for a stimulant? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75z5i/is_there_anything_that_works_as_a_replacement_for/ |
LegendaryChink | Title.
I hate how I'm like this. As soon as I find someone I have feelings with, my mind instantly zeroes in on them 24/7. My head would get pumped with fantasies, and I would shivers from cringing at my constant attention-seeking behavior via random texts every day.
It was awful. So today I decided to nip it in the bud. I told them how I felt and asked them out. Rejected, of course. I had only got to talk to them for a few weeks. But now I'm glad, even if a bit disappointed. It was a big chunk of weight off my shoulders. Still, I feel like it might have gotten somewhere if I took it slow and let things develop. But eh, screw it. Back to being my inattentive self. | 2021-10-13T07:25:28.000Z | q75yii | 128 | 591 | ADHD | I got so tired of obsessing over a crush that I asked them out just to stop focusing on them | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75yii/i_got_so_tired_of_obsessing_over_a_crush_that_i/ |
rolloj | Hey all, been exploring this part of me for a little while now and slowly realising its stuff i've dealt with for a long time and just been labelled as 'unmotivated but talented' etc.
I saw a psychologist earlier this year to help me work through it and we landed on implementing some management strategies which were mostly miss rather than hit - like, yes I'll put a reminder or leave a note etc but then I just forget to look at it or it blends into the background etc. She didn't go as far as saying "Yes you have ADHD" so much as "you ticked some of the boxes but I'm not 100% sure, let's try this other stuff first".
I've got an appointment with her next week and I'm trying to figure out how to work through this with her in a more successful way. I've seen a bunch of success stories of people getting some meds for ADHD and having grand successes. I am not looking for an easy way out or magic bullet but after seeing all this, I feel like I'm doing myself a disservice if I don't try. My work is mentally draining and I'm also studying for a masters, it's really getting to me at the moment and I'm not being productive in either field, and also it's making things harder for my partner.
Appreciate your tips. New to this sub so apologies if I'm doing the wrong thing, please let me know. Thanks guys<3 | 2021-10-13T07:20:20.000Z | q75w0x | 4 | 0 | ADHD | How did you first get on meds? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75w0x/how_did_you_first_get_on_meds/ |
Stephanietpwk | [removed] | 2021-10-13T07:14:04.000Z | q75t3b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I don't know if I have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75t3b/i_dont_know_if_i_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T07:02:51.000Z | q75nv8 | 5 | 8 | ADHD | ADHD children and abuse | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75nv8/adhd_children_and_abuse/ |
OutrageousSundae8270 | So my story is probably relatable. Always the naughty kid, considered to be rude and forgetful but surprisingly people considered me as intelligent. However, I was also depressed back then and had no friends, was at the very bottom of the social rung in school mostly up until year 11 when I finally found a friendship group.
Started studying engineering (mining not software as the title would suggest) at 18 and everything fell apart, the rigid discipline of school was no longer there and I found myself just playing video games all the time and doing other stupid and pointless things rather than studying. Failed and failed. Tried studying other things on and off until I was 25 either failing or just losing interest after a semester.
Then it happened, just after my ADHD was under somewhat better management, I started teaching myself how to program, and I loved it. The management of my health only improved since then and now I only have one semester (2 subjects) remaining until I graduate and 4 days ago I started my first programming related job as a graduate software engineer (even though I am 'almost' a graduate, the company was still happy to take me on board).
So I shared this obviously because I am extremely happy and don't really have anyone else to share with, and also hopefully as inspiration in as so much that even though at some points it may seem like getting anywhere is impossible with this condition, that just maybe, it is.
I have to give credit where is due my family has been extremely supportive and I would not have gotten anywhere without them. | 2021-10-13T06:57:56.000Z | q75lds | 16 | 96 | ADHD | After struggling with unmedicated ADHD for most of my life I have finally landed a job as a software engineer! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75lds/after_struggling_with_unmedicated_adhd_for_most/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T06:47:53.000Z | q75h2v | 7 | 135 | ADHD | Do yall get really stressed under the tiniest amount of pressure and panic, and do something wrong/take too long instead of taking your time on an otherwise easy task? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75h2v/do_yall_get_really_stressed_under_the_tiniest/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T06:34:47.000Z | q75b7b | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Whether to confront my parents or not after diagnosis. | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q75b7b/whether_to_confront_my_parents_or_not_after/ |
Olimar243 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T06:31:28.000Z | q759oc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have sex problems? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q759oc/anyone_have_sex_problems/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T06:09:14.000Z | q74yyw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone here got diagnosed later in life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74yyw/anyone_here_got_diagnosed_later_in_life/ |
justoutofcurious | Wrapped up my wedding several days ago and it went off without a hitch! Mostly due to my now wife since people like us can't seem to commit to tiny details. Unfortunately, a wedding is a plethora of tiny details, dates, chores, and planning. All of which don't matter by themselves. A year and a half of we'll "get to when we're further down the line." This caused alot of fighting between me and my now wife. She seemed to think I didn't care. Which to he honest, yea I really didn't. This never meant I didn't love her, I wasn't trying, or I wasn't looking forward to the next chapter in our lives. Its just these small details never needed immediate attention as opposed to the work, school, and house chores that I also needed procrastinate on. But guess what. The wedding weekend comes around. My Mom and best man fly in, were all together and I'm hyperfocused on everything that needed to be done that weekend. Messaging all my groomsmen to make sure they've gotten their tuxes, following up with everyone who's supposed to be at the rehearsal dinner, wrapping all my groomsmen gifts, transferring decorations from my house to the hotel near the venue. At every moment I was making sure everything was as it should have been. The day of the wedding comes and im having my groomsmen set up every centerpiece and decoration exactly as my then fiance planned it. It took our wedding coordinator nearly having to drag me into the changing room as I was still im a t-shirt and jeans preparing the venue 30 minutes before our ceremony. The wedding went off without a hitch and I'm just glad to be done with this part of my life. Rant over. Onto the next thing that doesnt need to be done until far later.
TL;DR: Wedding planning is very hard of you have ADHD | 2021-10-13T06:03:04.000Z | q74vvm | 3 | 6 | ADHD | I just finished planning a wedding and my God was it an ADHD nightmare! | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74vvm/i_just_finished_planning_a_wedding_and_my_god_was/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T06:01:33.000Z | q74v3x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone here got diagnosed later in life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74v3x/anyone_here_got_diagnosed_later_in_life/ |
Fats4Fuel | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:53:46.000Z | q74r0a | 7 | 11 | ADHD | First Dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74r0a/first_dose/ |
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PostsigmaWorkout | My first time taking Adderall was nothing like I expected it would be. At first, I became tired and wanted to go to bed, but I decided to stay up. I noticed more things happening as the hours went on. I realized that my thoughts weren't nearly as frantic as they always used to be, and this is probably the calmest that I've ever been in my life.
The next thing that I realized was that my empathy had drastically increased. I didn't used to think that I was lacking in empathy until now. After noticing this increase, I did some googling and found that people with ADHD can be less empathetic, and there's some evidence that ADHD medications can cause increased empathy in some people with ADHD.
With this, I've found that empathy goes both ways. I've started to see the intrinsic value in everyone, including myself. I've come to this realization that, even though I have ADHD, even though I'm autistic, and even though I have many other problems, perceived or otherwise, that there aren't any unbreakable invisible barriers between me and other people.
It's hard to put that feeling of isolation and inferiority that I've had into words, and and even more difficult to describe how this has changed in me. I used to feel like I'm not worth anyone's time unless I'm perfect, and I thought that those kinds of thoughts were reasonable. After all, there's so much wrong with me, so it only makes sense that I'm unlovable until I can fix all of those things. But now I see that I'm not that different from other people, who all have their own flaws and insecurities.
To try to put this feeling into words, I didn't have a way to accurately identify what might be going on in other peoples heads, which was combined with my negative perception of myself and other people, which in turn caused me to misinterpret what others felt toward me, regardless of what they were actually showing outwardly, as hostility and disdain. However, I'm now able to see the flaws in that sort of thinking, since I now see the reasons to believe otherwise.
I now know that people broadly see me in the same ways that I see them, and I now see them with more understanding. I don't know how all of this happened after taking one dose of Adderall, but this is what I've experienced. Now I'm just hoping that this feeling stays with me. | 2021-10-13T05:52:54.000Z | q74qky | 6 | 35 | ADHD | I just had one of the most profound experiences of my life | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74qky/i_just_had_one_of_the_most_profound_experiences/ |
dertbaggie | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:51:35.000Z | q74q0f | 2 | 0 | ADHD | I can’t get prescribed the meds I know I need | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74q0f/i_cant_get_prescribed_the_meds_i_know_i_need/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T05:42:09.000Z | q74lkj | 8 | 3 | ADHD | How do I manage this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74lkj/how_do_i_manage_this/ |
SecretAction7 | I remember dropping my Starbucks cup and standing there frozen bc I felt so bad and I didn’t know what to do. I felt like if I went to the workers to tell them and ask for something to clean it up with I’d break down crying emotionally so I knew I couldn’t say anything bc if I expressed my emotions they’d be too much. So I just like stood there
I actually remember this same thing happening when I was like three in a Friends basement I broke her toy by accident and didn’t say anything. Bc I knew if I told her I’d be overly emotional and ball my eyes out | 2021-10-13T05:40:25.000Z | q74koo | 4 | 0 | ADHD | How do u deal w rsd | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74koo/how_do_u_deal_w_rsd/ |
darxxx__ | Hi, I hate to be making this post but it’s been three days and I don’t know why I keep doing this.
Sometimes I can’t think of anything other than money, how much I’m saving, how I want to use it. Some days I’m okay with spending hundreds at a time, other days I beat myself up for spending $11 on something important. It doesn’t matter whether I’m in a good or bad financial position, I go through seasons in which I just can’t focus on anything else
I know impulsivity is related to ADHD, and I’ve seen lots of sources say that we spend first and then think, but I’m nowhere near as careless with my money as I was before. Problem now is I’m overthinking every decision I make and I can’t focus on school or my job and it’s so frustrating that whole days go by and I get nothing done
Does this happen to anyone else? Is this common? Any advice? | 2021-10-13T05:33:25.000Z | q74ha2 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I can’t stop thinking about money!!! | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74ha2/i_cant_stop_thinking_about_money/ |
bananafrecklez | little backstory- i’ve been diagnosed with both ADHD and bipolar. so essentially, my impulse control is …. not the best. i see a psychiatrist and am now medicated, which has helped a lot, but money is still something i seriously struggle with. i have never been great at saving money but the past year or so has been especially bad. Covid forced me to use almost all of my savings on basic necessities and bills. my unemployment came three months late and was barely enough to cover only my rent.
i’m now at a point where i have no savings, credit card debt and am pretty much living paycheck to paycheck. yes, last year was very rough on my finances but i’m also not good at knowing when to stop spending. i’ve semi tried to budget before and it has never lasted long. i’m honestly embarrassed by the situation i’m currently in and i don’t know what to do. i haven’t talked about it with anyone and have had to come up with excuses when i’m asked to go out. to not have to wait for payday to buy groceries and have some type of savings again would be nice- having any amount of money in my savings would make me feel like less of a POS.
i know impulse control and money specifically is a common adhd struggle but i’m not sure how to get around it. has anyone here found a budgeting plan that works well for you or have any tips on saving money when you have a spending problem?
all advice is super appreciated, thank you | 2021-10-13T05:31:02.000Z | q74g25 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | budgeting with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74g25/budgeting_with_adhd/ |
AutomaticGain9299 | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:29:50.000Z | q74fd7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I watched the movie "Prisoners" with my wife and we had strong opposite opinions of the film. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74fd7/i_watched_the_movie_prisoners_with_my_wife_and_we/ |
palmarni | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:28:35.000Z | q74er3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you have the symptom? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74er3/do_you_have_the_symptom/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:26:53.000Z | q74dxg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can’t concentrate when talking. Anybody else get this | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74dxg/cant_concentrate_when_talking_anybody_else_get/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:25:12.000Z | q74d3u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74d3u/anyone_else/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:22:06.000Z | q74bi8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74bi8/anyone_else/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:20:13.000Z | q74ahy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Forgot to put a stop payment on my car insurance. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q74ahy/forgot_to_put_a_stop_payment_on_my_car_insurance/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T05:15:13.000Z | q747x3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I (18f) have just been diagnosed with adhd. How do I know the medication is helping? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q747x3/i_18f_have_just_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_how_do_i/ |
1Shot7Kids | Hello, I'm 16, male. Been diagnosed with ADHD for >2 years now. I have used Ritalin for that period but it's "effects" are just gone lately.
I can't focus the same I used to when using 20mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride.
I am very prone to addiction soo I really don't want Adderall, unless the pills are counted by someone because I might abuse them.
Any tips/suggestions? | 2021-10-13T05:11:01.000Z | q745oi | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin ER literally not working anymore. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q745oi/ritalin_er_literally_not_working_anymore/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:09:09.000Z | q744mb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I 18f) have just been diagnosed with adhd. How do I know my meds are working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q744mb/i_18f_have_just_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_how_do_i/ |
baw9000 | Sorry for two questions but I’m curious, do you guys find journaling helpful? I’m finally going to get to talk to a counselor soon about my issues and I want to write my thoughts out so that I have an idea of what I want to say.
I started journaling about a year ago, but I only really did it a few times. I’m finding it hard even now to stay focused on writing (here I am writing this post instead of in the journal lol) so if anyone has advice on how to stay focused that would be appreciated. Thanks for reading! | 2021-10-13T05:08:43.000Z | q744ee | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Does journaling help?/How to not get distracted while journaling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q744ee/does_journaling_helphow_to_not_get_distracted/ |
Naive-Independence61 | So I got an appointment to be evaluated for ADHD next week. In July when the appointment was made I was sent a couple of forms to fill out. In theory I was supposed to submit them before July 12th. I haven’t even begun to fill them out.
I know I should. I know it’s for the best and an evaluation will only be good so that I know for sure whether I have it or not. I’ve received emails from the agency doing it and they are understanding.
But I still haven’t done it. Why am I like this… | 2021-10-13T05:05:30.000Z | q742m4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have my adhd evaluation next week and I’ve had since July to submit the necessary documentation. I still haven’t done it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q742m4/i_have_my_adhd_evaluation_next_week_and_ive_had/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T05:02:14.000Z | q740t9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Suggestions on bill tracking? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q740t9/suggestions_on_bill_tracking/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:52:09.000Z | q73v5b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it just me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73v5b/is_it_just_me/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:52:07.000Z | q73v4g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Did lexapro make your ADHD worse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73v4g/did_lexapro_make_your_adhd_worse/ |
maggoti | if you're having trouble unmasking, and you're a very introverted person, please give this a read. read it like you've written it yourself.
i'm still trying to digest this info, and figured i'd post it to give me motivation to explain and try to internalise what i've learned.
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i dont know who i am without defaulting to a really damaging expectation of how i should act that was set by people who just wanted me to act 'Normal' as a kid.
i know logically that it's damaging and flawed, and i'd never put that expectation on someone else.
i keep putting it on myself, and i didn't know why.
i have failed at many things in life. i get the message: if i try, i will fail. so i hide from failure by not trying.
i didn't know until now that it's not ME putting those expectations of what failure is in my head. it's just that i don't know who i am without listening to it.
my life has been catering to the voices of people that are dead to me: that me not behaving neurotypically is WRONG.
the only way to break the cycle of avoidance is to figure out who i actually am.
i won't figure that out by continually denying myself chances to connect with other people.
so, a note to myself, and to anyone out here reading this that's having trouble unmasking.
it's not something you can do overnight. right now, masking is your "default mode".
and its okay to go back into "default mode" when you're too tired to approach things any other way, and being hard on yourself for it won't do anything but make you feel bad.
acknowledge that the urge to avoid everything that might cause failure is a defense mechanism you can only get over by doing the things you like anyway.
i'm not saying "just go do it", because that's ridiculous, and i'm sitting here typing this instead of heading to the coffee shop (in my very covid free state.)
i'm saying, if you get an idea, or someone asks you about something, it's good to take some time to ask yourself if it's something you might enjoy, and what parts make you interested.
question yourself on why exactly you're avoiding situations. sometimes it's valid concerns, sometimes it's more vague.
if your response is 'i'm too tired to do it', ask yourself why you're too tired.
acknowledge when it's your fears making excuses for you. it's okay to be scared, and it's okay if you don't feel up to doing it because of that. you're getting practice in being able to differentiate between you, and the fear of the people that are dead to you.
when you want to do something, make plans to do something you usually wouldn't do otherwise, but sparks even the littlest bit of interest. write down the time, place, ect. start with something easy.
i wig out when my routine is thrown out of whack, so instead, just find a space to slot it in with a lot of notice and reminders so you're ready for it coming. this can help a lot with accountability as well, especially if you tell others you're going. | 2021-10-13T04:51:38.000Z | q73uvr | 2 | 4 | ADHD | new point of view on unmasking: ADHD, autism. | 0.7 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73uvr/new_point_of_view_on_unmasking_adhd_autism/ |
Panic-Specialist | I have insomnia I don’t manage to fall asleep easy especially if i had any chocolate the day before and i am talking minuscule amounts.Today It is 5:45 am right now and i need to be up at 9:30 am for a mental health workshop at my university.Let me repeat that I am gonna be cutting my very hard gained sleep in half to go to a meeting where they will probably talk about having importance of sleep for a healthy mind.I want to s c r e a m | 2021-10-13T04:48:52.000Z | q73teb | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Can’t sleep and have to go to Mental Health Workshop | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73teb/cant_sleep_and_have_to_go_to_mental_health/ |
booksmeller | Alerts, reminders, whichever shape, form or sound they come in - they don’t do anything for me.
I easily and completely let them pass me by, I am not irked or jolted or even stopping for a millisecond
to think and ask how am I going to do what I literally just set an alarm to do, willingly.
I think maybe I’ll make a really cool alert sound, like Samuel L. Jackson shouting at me: “English Motherf*cker, Do You Speak It ?!”. Like, get da off up! Do something, anything. Stop standing still. (Rest assured I spent more than a normal amount of time searching for Samuel L. Jackson alert wav files. Because that’s important time not wasted. Eh, still enjoyed it though :))
I’ve thought about creating lists on my desktop as wallpapers, or a piece of paper taped on my closet door. Or maybe a magnet board on the fridge. The location, also, means nothing.
Anyone else like me? I want to do better, be better. But these “self hacks” or rituals do not touch me or my brain.
Am I the only one?
Advice? Ideas? Many thanks!
Full disclosure: I have a pretty hardcore ADD, diagnosed before we named it at all. Therefore my natural state of being is either frozen and fixated on mindless things (💊) or listlessness at most (😶🌫️). There, context. 🧠🧐🤔 | 2021-10-13T04:46:39.000Z | q73sc1 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How do I use reminders and to do lists “right”? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73sc1/how_do_i_use_reminders_and_to_do_lists_right/ |
faithinstrangers92 | The irritability and emptiness during the comedown, the lack of appetite and weight loss, frequent urge to piss, the sexual dysfunctions, the robotic feeling, the sleep disturbances - they have always been a side effect for me of any ADHD medication I've tried, albeit worse with some than others and dependant on dosage.
The longest I've taken any meds consistently would be dexamphetamine at around 2 months of daily use.
Do you guys who've been on meds really long term just put up with side effects or do you no longer notice any? Or did you never have any to begin with? | 2021-10-13T04:45:00.000Z | q73rib | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Do you guys who've been taking meds long term still suffer any side effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73rib/do_you_guys_whove_been_taking_meds_long_term/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:44:08.000Z | q73r1d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why are the posts on here so long? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73r1d/why_are_the_posts_on_here_so_long/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:37:47.000Z | q73npx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Appointment with psychiatrist tomorrow and need help :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73npx/appointment_with_psychiatrist_tomorrow_and_need/ |
Glubbbb | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:32:46.000Z | q73kxk | 0 | 1 | ADHD | How does cocaine affect you if you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73kxk/how_does_cocaine_affect_you_if_you_have_adhd/ |
foooood4thought | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:30:03.000Z | q73jdm | 1 | 0 | ADHD | In ranked order, what are the leading causes of ADHD? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73jdm/in_ranked_order_what_are_the_leading_causes_of/ |
figgy_fig | And they both kind of feel the same. It gets to a point where they both just feel numb. I don’t know what to do. I’m at a pretty low point in my life (for what feels like the millionth time). I’m really depressed. Productivity is low because I’m either too understimulated/depressed/unmotivated/unable to move or too overstimulated/anxious/unable to move. I’m stuck in a loop.
I’m on Adderall and it hasn’t really been doing much for me as of late. I really do hate being alive right now. I have a great therapist and psychiatrist, but after 2+ years of intense treatment I’d still rather be dead. I don’t think it’s possible for me to enjoy living unless I won the lottery and won so much money that Id be able to do whatever I want with my life without care or guilt.
I’m almost 27, unemployed with no desire to work (Im genuinely not sure if I could hold a steady job without trying to off myself since that’s what happened my last full time work experience - my boss was extremely abusive and it ended with a forced hospitalization), and am still living with one of my parents. I feel like a failure. Like a loser. I was the favorite of many of my teachers and bosses. They all thought I had amazing potential. It was all down hill in college once I couldn’t stand masking anymore and it all started to crumble.
I have a passion Im working towards but I don’t know if I have the drive or ambition to keep it up at the rate I need to. There’s so much competition. I feel untalented and not special. I feel like everyone who hyped me up was either just trying to be nice or flat out delusional. Some people just seem to have it so easy. I feel like I must be a huge disappointment to my dad. I’m never going to find a partner because I’m too ill and only another loser would want to date someone like me. Idk I’m just over it. I want to give up. No matter how hard I try it seems like the bar just keeps getting higher. | 2021-10-13T04:28:55.000Z | q73iqj | 4 | 8 | ADHD | I feel like there’s such a fine line between understimulated and overstimulated and I can never seem to ride that line / Personal rant (depressed) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73iqj/i_feel_like_theres_such_a_fine_line_between/ |
ritalinrowdy | So I have ADHD and got put on 30 mg of vyvanse and I’ve been taking it for about 2 months. My periods are usually atrociously heavy like I’m talking I use ultra tampons and go through about 9-12 a day. Since I’ve been taking it I’ve only had one period which isn’t unusual for me but the thing is I’m not cramping like I normally do nor is my period remotely as heavy as it normally is. I guess I shouldn’t be complaining bc it’s a nice change but I am curious is anyone else has had this happen or knows what’s up | 2021-10-13T04:24:09.000Z | q73g73 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Should I be worried?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73g73/should_i_be_worried/ |
Cepinari | I’m 33, and I have no post high school education or job experience. I’ve only just this year gotten off of anti-anxiety meds that have made me a zombie for the last ten years, because they thought my inability to function like a normal adult was due to depression and anxiety, not (as it turned out) ADHD. I’m on 54mg of Concerta a day, and I’m still just lying in bed the whole time. 17 years at most until I start to physically decay, and I’m still incapable of getting myself out of bed until noon.
My parents are in their 70s. They’re in pretty good health, but at that age things can just happen. I could lose them almost any time. I don’t have any friends; never been able to force myself to put in the effort to maintain them. I have a sister, but we’re not close.
I feel like everything I’ve ever done was a mistake, the people who matter the most to me could decline and die at any moment, it’s too late to fix anything, and this is going to end with me old, alone, and with nothing to look back on.
I don’t know what to do. | 2021-10-13T04:23:20.000Z | q73fqz | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I don’t know what to do. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73fqz/i_dont_know_what_to_do/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:21:13.000Z | q73ek6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Got any tips for making it through highschool? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73ek6/got_any_tips_for_making_it_through_highschool/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T04:18:29.000Z | q73czc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | New Mental Health Team + GP = Medication DISASTER | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73czc/new_mental_health_team_gp_medication_disaster/ |
Lydia--charming | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:16:06.000Z | q73bjx | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Someone suggested ADHD was this instead | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73bjx/someone_suggested_adhd_was_this_instead/ |
Trashband1c00t | Quick disclaimer first, I'm not your doctor. Always take medication advice from your doctor, and talk to them about any of your worries or anxieties.
I started medication this week, and I had seen a lot of posts in this group about what starting medication would feel like. Fair to say it shaped some of my expectations. On one hand, I had seen a lot of people asking for advice because their medication was making them feel sick, nauseous, forgetful, anxious, irritable, all sorts of side effects. On the other hand, I had also seen a few posts where people described a blissful, euphoric clarity. One person described crying from the relief mere moments after they had taken their first dose. I expected one of those two things to happen.
I think what's missing from this narrative is the medium experiences, because people don't feel inclined to make a post that just says "hey everyone I feel just fine." They're much more likely to post when something is wrong, and seek advice and empathy. My experience so far has been neither. So far it has been nice. It's subtle, I notice messes and then I just clean them up. I was in the kitchen, I noticed dishes, and I just put them away. I watched a whole episode of a TV show without checking my phone. I noticed dirty clothes on my floor, and I put them in a laundry basket. My mum said "thanks for tidying the kitchen up for me, it means a lot. It's one less thing for me to do. It's nice seeing you like this." I don't feel some godlike ascended state, but that barrier between me knowing that something needs to be done, and actually doing that thing, is gone. And I think that's all we really need to expect from our medication. We still need to learn good habits, form healthy sleep cycles, and exercise, but our medication enables us to actually take the actions that we need to do to form those habits.
Side note, I also REALLY noticed when my first dose of medication wore off. I was feeling all normal and fine, and then I realised that I was losing control of my thoughts again, that I wasn't staying concentrated on what I needed to do.
Thanks for reading, hopefully I can temper some of your expectations and provide some evidence that there is a good middle ground for us, and feel free to share some of your own experiences or questions too! | 2021-10-13T04:15:05.000Z | q73azs | 98 | 490 | ADHD | This is for those of you who are about to start medication, or are thinking about it, and are anxious | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q73azs/this_is_for_those_of_you_who_are_about_to_start/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:13:02.000Z | q739sr | 0 | 1 | ADHD | OTC supplements to stay awake/focused?guysb | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q739sr/otc_supplements_to_stay_awakefocusedguysb/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:10:24.000Z | q7388q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any advice on talking to a doctor about adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q7388q/any_advice_on_talking_to_a_doctor_about_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:09:52.000Z | q737xd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | For those who aren’t on stimulants, what supplements do you take, if any? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q737xd/for_those_who_arent_on_stimulants_what/ |
Square_Mechanic_5188 | In about five days time, I have an appointment with a new psychiatrist. I am in the midst preparing notes and school reports for the interview.
If I do or do not have ADHD, I just don't want the doctor to leave me behind and in the ditch because I don't feel independent. I have had brain fog for months now, my motivation is non existent, my friendships and family life is suffering, managers don't like me, etc. It is a long list of symptoms.
I just want answers, because I feel like my life has been put on hold and no one ever believes me when it comes to my mental health journey. To be honest, the barrier is getting quality help not asking for help.
Anyways, I keep complaining on here about my appointment, so I will delete in a few minutes. | 2021-10-13T04:04:56.000Z | q7353q | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Appt with Psychiatrists in 5 days, quite nervous on if psychiatrist will help me if i do or don't have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q7353q/appt_with_psychiatrists_in_5_days_quite_nervous/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T04:02:00.000Z | q733fy | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Urine drug test at next doctor's appointment. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q733fy/urine_drug_test_at_next_doctors_appointment/ |
Coily_Typos | I am in therapy, but I am unsure if it’s helping. She is pushing me to search within myself to see what is causing me to be so distracted.
I have never been diagnosed with ADHD and I’m not sure if I have it but it definitely feels like it.
I struggle with basic daily things like cooking, showering, getting to work on time, getting anywhere on time. I even have a hard time doing things within leisure or something I enjoy to do. It all gets procrastinated and I’m ignoring everything because of my phone.
Today I logged out of all my social media so that I could try and focus and it worked it helped a lot better but I didn’t get to do everything on my list. I know I make my daily lists way too long or too intricate.
I am so inconvenienced by how long it’s taking me to start another career other than working 9 to 5.
I want to do some much more but if feels like I move in slow motion.
Being alone all the time doesn’t help.
The only thing that works is music… Then I catch myself thinking how music isn’t another soul and I’m connecting with nothing. I need to connect with myself but it’s so unrealistic so intangible. | 2021-10-13T04:01:14.000Z | q732yj | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Wonder if I should get a second opinion. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q732yj/wonder_if_i_should_get_a_second_opinion/ |
Every_Expression_459 | I’m struggling w depression, adhd and working from home but mostly some extremely difficult recent events and I’m having a very hard time getting back on track.
Flexible timing and structure wise, but looking for someone(s) comparably dysfunctional to commit to checking in on video call or other methods multiple times a day to make sure we are doing something…. Anything, to move forward. Idc if you wear pants or not.
If the word procrasturbation makes sense to you in a literal way, let’s talk!
Had a fab thing going w a group I met on r/getmotivated for about six months but my life went to hell and it’s just not the right group for me anymore.
Know I need a hardcore reboot. Would like a month long commitment of M-F. Prefer something that lasts, but…. Dude, if you’ve read this far, I get it.
I’ll show you my disgusting bathroom if you show me yours.
EST. 45F. Work from home operations at tiny software company. Don’t care your demographics as long as ur willing to try with me. Would be totally cool if we could not get fired together. | 2021-10-13T03:56:11.000Z | q72zi5 | 9 | 5 | ADHD | Looking for gtf out of bed partner | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72zi5/looking_for_gtf_out_of_bed_partner/ |
Empty_Cartographer_5 | I've been a quite avid gamer for as long as I can remember
Playing Minecraft for hundreds of hours racking up over 700 hours when I was around 12
After that I got into Gmod racking up around 800
400 in Skyrim
300 in Terraria
You get the gist of it
I play pretty much everything from console to PC
Lately I've gotten really into PC Gaming and I've been playing tons of games
But the more I play the more quickly I get bored of that game
I find myself modding Skyrim over and over again and restarting playthroughs with less and less hours in each one each time to the point I spend more time engaged modding than I do playing
Recently I started playing Fallout New Vegas
Fun for 15 hours and now I can't play it for more than 15 minutes
I keep jumping from game to game and the only thing I more or less play regularly is League, but only with friends, I can't bring myself to play it alone (And now even that is getting boring and hard to bring myself to do it)
I don't feel like watching series
I don't feel like watching streaming
I don't feel like doing anything but I have this abysmal craving to do something and I don't know what to do to fill it
I recently bought a $300 dollar GPU to play in VR
I have never played VR
I played 30 minutes and got bored
What's happening to me?
Any tips?
Anyone going through/gone through the same?
Did you fix it?
Will I have to give up on gaming for another hobby? | 2021-10-13T03:48:02.000Z | q72uvq | 99 | 148 | ADHD | Videogames are... Dull now | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72uvq/videogames_are_dull_now/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-13T03:41:57.000Z | q72rgi | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Adhd medication and weight loss | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72rgi/adhd_medication_and_weight_loss/ |
jammedhipoint | I went to a doctor today to try to get medicated. I’ve been really struggling lately and thought I was losing my mind. I realized when I was 15 (26m) I was diagnosed with adhd. So I went and read up on it and turns out, it’s stayed with me even though I’d forgotten. So I schedule a visit with a pcp. I mention that I’ve had issues with substance abuse in the past and that they’ve all been attempts at self medicating. She gives me a depression and anxiety assessment… of course I look depressed and anxious with no context. So she thinks I can’t benefit from an amphetamine. So, the answer to my problems is locked behind a gate. Because this doctor personally feels some way and is pushing the stigma of adhd. Sorry for this rant I just have to get it off my chest. I know someone here will understand. | 2021-10-13T03:36:43.000Z | q72oi4 | 7 | 9 | ADHD | I just want help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72oi4/i_just_want_help/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T03:36:31.000Z | q72oed | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd meds and weight loss | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72oed/adhd_meds_and_weight_loss/ |
ShinyCowbird | [removed] | 2021-10-13T03:35:38.000Z | q72nwq | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Detroit Area Provider Recommendation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72nwq/detroit_area_provider_recommendation/ |
nereababiru |
So I’m not even sure how to start this and I’m on mobile. I’ve been lurking for a while and reading as much as I can about what could be going on.
Im really fucked up I feel like I have to say that, I have so much shit wrong with me I didn’t even think to take care of my mental health. I was told I just have GAD was put on multiple antidepressants that made me very sick and suicidal. I have chronic pain from endometriosis, nerve pain and extreme nausea. I have to smoke cannabis (have tried 8 other anti nausea meds) just so I can eat one or two meals sometimes just one. Brain fog like crazy so I figured it was just that. I’ve been dealing with health problems since I was about 15, had to kill my thyroid so it wouldn’t kill me. Was pre diabetic and had to take metformin which destroyed my stomach. Ive been just kind of half here for a long time just trying to survive the next bullshit that comes up. Always had problems in school my teachers were always frustrated bc they knew I could be better my parents just helped me as much as they could. I will start things art, projects, maybe adult things I need to do and I am NEVER able to finish it. I’m supposed to be making art for my sisters babies room and have only sketched a tiny bit out even tho I absolutely love art and drawing. My cat recently passed away that didn’t help at all she was like my own child. So I am at the point where I can’t move forward until I get some help with this, every part of my life is falling apart and I’m losing my mind it feels like. I’m stuck at home with no job and it really makes it all worse.
I have put off looking in to ADHD because of how horrible the medical field treats women especially people that have endo and I’ve always been told I’m crazy from my own drs bc they don’t believe me. So I’m terrified they will just put me down as a drug addict like always for wanting help. I lost my job a while back and I am just so stuck feeling. I hope it goes okay I just wanted to hear from you guys what your experiences have been like and if anyone else has had to juggle not just ADHD but chronic pain or other health issues. I’m worried how they will treat me. I’ll be going through social services walk in and then they will decide what I need.
Ask if you have any questions I tried to keep it short. Also I know it can be annoying to see people trying to self diagnose themselves(at least from what I’ve seen on here lol) but my grandma just got hers a few weeks ago and even my brother thinks he has it and is getting tested. I believe my mother has inattentive type and she just learned how to be pretty organized I feel like I have it pretty bad from all the research I’ve done and even reading your guys stories and comments. Everything points to this. I hope I’m making the right choice to take care of my mental health before I focus on the other stuff again. | 2021-10-13T03:32:26.000Z | q72m5l | 0 | 2 | ADHD | Going to see a therapist for the first time ever, I’m terrified ;-; | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72m5l/going_to_see_a_therapist_for_the_first_time_ever/ |
The_Rock01313 | People are just not interested to talk to me. I’m a nice guy, but people don’t go out of their way to talk to me, even the nice ones don’t wanna talk. I’m just doing something wrong, I think I’m being too open and talking too much. Idc if “that’s who I am” fuck “who I am” I’d rather change myself for others than stay the same and wait for someone to be interested in me. | 2021-10-13T03:28:58.000Z | q72k9k | 3 | 5 | ADHD | I’m so bad at conversations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72k9k/im_so_bad_at_conversations/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T03:17:32.000Z | q72dnu | 7 | 0 | ADHD | What stims will give me energy | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72dnu/what_stims_will_give_me_energy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-13T03:15:37.000Z | q72chr | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Relationship | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72chr/relationship/ |
exquisitecarrot | Honestly, you can include the “expected” benefits as well. Please include which one(s)! I’m just trying to get a feel for how ADHD meds help people because I was just diagnosed today. When the doctor started talking medication, I got extremely stressed because my family is pretty anti-medication, so I think hearing all the good that can come from treating ADHD with medication may help me feel more comfortable with the idea of it.
Since I asked you all for specific drugs,I was just prescribed Strattera 25mg, and I will be starting tomorrow. Any input on Strattera would be extra appreciated haha | 2021-10-13T03:13:36.000Z | q72bak | 10 | 7 | ADHD | What unexpected benefits do you see as a result of your ADHD medication? | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72bak/what_unexpected_benefits_do_you_see_as_a_result/ |
d291173 | Who else gets that thing when there are so many fucking bees in your head that there’s no space for motor function, so you’re just stuck lying in bed with the bees all yelling at you that you should be getting up, but you can’t because they just won’t shut the hell up and let you do it?
Also, what do you do about it?
Context: My alarm went off at 6:45 this morning and between the paralysis and the resulting depression, it’s now after 2pm and (apart from a toilet break) I’m still in fucken bed | 2021-10-13T03:11:46.000Z | q72a83 | 14 | 220 | ADHD | ADHD paralysis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72a83/adhd_paralysis/ |
Groverfield | Keep misreading things like instructions in emails or other things, then make an assumption, then get angry when I’m corrected…
This isn’t something that happens just once or twice and I get the feeling that some people (like my local post office), must hate the sight of me because it keeps happening but I forget in the moment and then remember hours later all the times it happened. | 2021-10-13T03:11:27.000Z | q72a1a | 9 | 15 | ADHD | Constantly misread things and embarrassing myself (vent/rant) | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q72a1a/constantly_misread_things_and_embarrassing_myself/ |
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