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fight_me_elon_musk | Title. 20 mg XR + 5 mg IR in the afternoon wasn't doing it for me (i.e. I was falling asleep at 3pm and had 0 energy all the time), so my doc just switched me to Vyvanse 20 mg. I start that regimen tomorrow. Any qualitative observations I should look out for, or is it pretty much the same experience? | 2021-12-15T00:25:23.000Z | rgllm4 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Switching from Adderall XR to Vyvanse. Anything I need to know? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgllm4/switching_from_adderall_xr_to_vyvanse_anything_i/ |
[deleted] | Got myself enrolled in a software engineering bootcamp/online classes, and boy am I struggling to stay attentive! I attend two classes (four hours each) on weekday evenings, and entire Saturday 10am-6pm. I also work full time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
It took me two years to decide I would just go for it, get a spot in the bootcamp, and study because it helps me with staying disciplined. But now, I am struggling to stay attentive, the classes feel SO FUCKIN boring. Especially because these are online classes, but more importantly also the way this course is structured. The teacher keeps talking along with coding on his screen. If I code along, I lose my auditory attention and focus on code, but by the time I return my ears to what the instructor is saying, I have lost quite a bit of information he communicated during those few minutes/seconds. And this feels so overwhelming!
The course structure also does not incorporate time for self coding during the class hours, like there's no concept of solving problems on your own during the class. So the only practise we get is what we do on our own OUTSIDE of the class. We do get into breakout rooms on Zoom, but that's mostly just one person sharing the screen and the remaining folks chiming in/contributing to bits and pieces of code. I find it an absolute waste of time because I feel like I am not solving the problem on my own.
I feel like opting out of the current batch, request the school to defer my admission for the next session, I try taking 3-6 months to study on my own, and if it does not work out for me, THEN I attend these classes, essentially dragging myself through the course.
If you have ever struggled with something similar, how did you manage / what did you end up doing? Any advice is useful at this point.
TL;DR struggling big time to stay attentive on Zoom classes, thinking to drop out, self-study for 3-6 months, and if it does not work out, then get back to classes and drag myself through them. Any advice? | 2021-12-15T00:23:02.000Z | rgljvr | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Struggling to stay attentive during Zoom classes. Dropping out to self-study feels easier. Any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgljvr/struggling_to_stay_attentive_during_zoom_classes/ |
Aggressive-Meet1832 | Obviously TW for suicidal thoughts.
I'm curious if this is an actual thing or what. My doctor stopped my Concerta and I've been having suicidal thoughts and nonstop crying. I literally just want to die. I don't understand. Is this normal?
I didn't wean or anything. I went from a 54mg dose to nothing. My brain won't turn off and I'm sleeping 20 hours a day and I just don't want to be here anymore. I wish I'd just drop dead. | 2021-12-15T00:22:30.000Z | rglji6 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Stopping Concerta causes suicidal thoughts? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rglji6/stopping_concerta_causes_suicidal_thoughts/ |
Deggzie | I am just curious. I will be taking ritalin soon and was wondering if on Day 1 of taking the meds, I will notice immediate effects. OR will it take a couple of days to build up before I start noticing the effects? I am hoping that I notice effects immediately, but I wanted to know directly from some of you who have taken meds. Thanks a lot! Super excited for what happens next seeing some stories here. :-) | 2021-12-15T00:20:15.000Z | rglhw5 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | For people who take ADHD meds, what did you take and how long before you started noticing the effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rglhw5/for_people_who_take_adhd_meds_what_did_you_take/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T00:19:32.000Z | rglhcg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody else ever feel torn b/w dropping out of school to self study vs dragging on to keep disciplined? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rglhcg/anybody_else_ever_feel_torn_bw_dropping_out_of/ |
Nyxolith | I don't even use them that often. Is this so I'll remember to use them later? I do like green onions. Clutter is bad, though. Am I working for or against myself? Why was that coathanger clipped to the fridge, while I'm at it? Is it just me? How many strategies have I picked up and then abandoned? How many of them were people?
Anyway, the weather | 2021-12-15T00:15:58.000Z | rglenm | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Why are there freeze dried green onions in my desk drawer? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rglenm/why_are_there_freeze_dried_green_onions_in_my/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-15T00:15:09.000Z | rgle1s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Stopped Concerta cold turkey. Having suicidal thoughts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgle1s/stopped_concerta_cold_turkey_having_suicidal/ |
TrashPandaCooch | [removed] | 2021-12-15T00:14:54.000Z | rgldua | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tattoo ideas | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgldua/tattoo_ideas/ |
magpieCRISPR | My short term memory is incredibly short just today for example I just finished period 3 in school and want sure if I had another lesson if so what lesson or if it was lunch time already I was going through this brain fog for like 7m and ended up late to class then I alway get the wrong day Tuesdays feel like Thursdays Monday feel like Wednesday and Fridays feel like Wednesdays I alway forget for about 20 seconds where each department is in school I have to read the time about 4 times to remember what I just looked at and I can’t even remember anything I just read in English literature I had a test today and with my last question I was also confident as I started to work it out brain fog hit hard couldn’t remember anything and my impulsivity is also horrible how are you able to deal with these horrible symptoms they hit me so hard I’m still not diagnosed but I’m on the process please what can I do till then? | 2021-12-15T00:14:45.000Z | rgldqm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Short term memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgldqm/short_term_memory/ |
craftspace234 | [removed] | 2021-12-15T00:07:07.000Z | rgl7uz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | DXM cough syrup for Adderall Tolerance? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgl7uz/dxm_cough_syrup_for_adderall_tolerance/ |
mynameisfungus | I know that stimulant medication can make people with ADHD sleepy, and I know that they can cause fatigue as they wear off, but this is way beyond that. I have been getting a terrible fatigue that lasts for several days to a week after taking my meds (20mg Rubifen SR). I just started the medication about a month ago, and I’ve had to stop because they are just making me feel wretched.
I just wanted to vent really. It’s frustrating because I haven’t seen or heard of anyone else having a reaction like this. All I can hope is that this is just a problem with the medication that I am taking and a switch will improve things, because initially being on the meds felt great!
I’d love to hear if anyone has any similar experiences and how they got through it. | 2021-12-15T00:05:14.000Z | rgl6h9 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Meds making me fatigued | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgl6h9/meds_making_me_fatigued/ |
FirefighterDry2824 | I’m a freshman in college and I’m currently majoring in Forensic Science. I wanna use the degree to become a forensic pathologist/medical examiner. I’m in an extra-curricular program called the Mastering Anatomy Program (MAP) which is essentially an intensely rigorous program with exams that are incredibly difficult. Anything below 80% is failing, and after two attempts, you’re out. I have not taken even a biology class here yet, but I’m performing well in the cadaver lab. The experienced students who lead the younger students have even said that my performance on the bones practical was very impressive for someone who’s never taken BIO-210 (anatomy & physiology at our school). I love it so much and if I pass the bones exam, I’ll be able to dissect the cadavers, which is directly related to what I want to do for a living. It’s a very exciting opportunity and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.
However, my regular classes are nowhere near as engaging. My Pre-Calculus class was impossible bc my professor didn’t teach anything. He wrote down example problems without speaking, so I had no clue what the numbers meant. He could’ve been writing random shit for all I know. And his demeanor and attitude towards students made everyone feel stupid for asking questions, so nobody did after the second week of school. I have a friend also taking the same class with a different professor, and she told me on more than one occasion that the notes my professor gave us skipped over most of the steps, didn’t end with the answer, and sometimes the formulas were just incorrect. I spent 5 hours every week on my 30-question assignments because I had to teach myself how to do every single problem. I just finished the final for that class and I got a 62.5%. It’s going to tank my grade.
Another one of my classes is a basic foundational class in critical thinking skills. It’s a breeze and I pass all the quizzes and tests with flying colors even though I’ve never read the pre-lecture material. It’s a brain exercise and I love the class. But we have big projects every now and then that are the least interesting things I’ve ever done. Sometimes I turn them in late, sometimes not at all. If the grade was based off the quizzes and tests, I would have a very high A. I have a C, and just missed another deadline for a huge project. I’m expecting a D.
A class at the beginning of the year was an online 7-week course to help you develop good study habits and learn about the student resources on campus. We had to have online class discussions by posting responses to a thread started by the teacher. There were big assignments too. It was all busywork and mind numbing. I got a D in that class.
I’m not a stupid person, I promise. I know that I’m very capable of doing amazing things and that I can be so smart. But when I’m pretty much failing all of my classes in my first semester in college, it feels really shitty. I paid a lot of money for this, and none of it was from my parents. It ALL came from me. I feel like I wasted my money going to school if all I’m gonna do is fail my classes even though I know all of the material in them. I just can’t show that I know it in the way they want me to. With grades like these I’ve almost guaranteed I’m never getting accepted to med school. I don’t know what I’m supposed to do. If I can’t pass all my pre-requisites I won’t be able to take my core classes. And those are the classes I actually WANT to take. I KNOW I can do well in them, but these stupid general education classes are destroying my chances at that. I’m getting ready to just drop out or change my major to something that’s not as difficult as this. I’m so disappointed and I can’t bring myself to tell my parents, especially when my mom already doesn’t believe in me that I can become a doctor. I just hate this and I don’t wanna deal with it anymore. | 2021-12-14T23:58:22.000Z | rgl0v3 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I hate college | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgl0v3/i_hate_college/ |
MistaFischoeda | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:58:05.000Z | rgl0o4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is your current musical hyper-fixation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgl0o4/what_is_your_current_musical_hyperfixation/ |
iamabeea | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:53:07.000Z | rgkwzy | 13 | 1 | ADHD | Doc says I need a drug test for adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkwzy/doc_says_i_need_a_drug_test_for_adderall/ |
Deggzie | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:52:01.000Z | rgkw8u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | For people who take adhd meds, what did you take and how long before you started noticing the effects? :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkw8u/for_people_who_take_adhd_meds_what_did_you_take/ |
labelledulac | Hey guys! If you've seen my previous post you'll know that I'm in a bit of a limbo state in terms of an official diagnosis and therefore haven't had any sort of treatment/"here's how to manage symptoms that may be causing you issues" talks with a provider yet. In the meantime, however, I'm struggling my way through finals and I thought some of you might have some tips and tricks I could try that might help me finish out my semester... I can't really say it would be finishing "strong," so how about "slightly less miserably"? Anything non-medication or doctor-related would be very appreciated (I don't have the time or resources to go that route at the moment). Thanks in advance for your help! | 2021-12-14T23:50:32.000Z | rgkv6s | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Tips to manage ADHD in relation to academics? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkv6s/tips_to_manage_adhd_in_relation_to_academics/ |
BandaidPuppet | this would be my ideal day-to-day schedule:
8 AM - wake up, take meds, breakfast
9 AM to 1 PM - work
1 to 2 PM - lunch
2 to 5 - work
5-9 PM - chill with my partner, free time
10 PM - bed
and this is how my schedule actually goes:
8 AM - wake up, take meds, breakfast
9 AM to 1 PM - work, absolutely run out of energy
1 to 2 PM - lunch, figuring I'll regain my momentum if I just take a break and eat
2 to 5 - fail to regain momentum, feel more sluggish by the minute, too tired to form a coherent sentence
5-9 PM - partner is home, too tired to communicate, make him worried, angry at myself for failing to work *or* have the energy to do anything
10 PM to 2 AM - never been more awake in my life, struggling to stay silent enough to allow my partner to sleep. Cannot work, it is physically impossible for me to work without waking him up.
I'm on 27 mg of concerta, and ideally I'd like to be tired during the night and awake during the day. Upping the dose won't be an option for a while, I just got off the phone with my ADHD nurse two days ago and I stupidly reassured her I'm doing great and my dose is good.
How do I achieve this? How do I make myself alert enough to work during hours in which it is possible for me to work? | 2021-12-14T23:50:03.000Z | rgkutt | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Can I time my concerta crash so I can sleep? How do I stay alert during day and tired at night? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkutt/can_i_time_my_concerta_crash_so_i_can_sleep_how/ |
tmoneyswaggg | I started taking vyvanse yesterday at 20mg, i’ve noticed that i feel a bit happier and relaxed but i still have no motivation to anything important like school work or working out. i have noticed that i lost the desire to binge eat when i take it but that’s about it. my psychiatrist prescribed it to
me for adhd and binge eating disorder when previously i was taking wellbutrin for 2 months and it did nothing. does vyvanse have like a certain time when it will start to work or does it seem i have to up my dosage? | 2021-12-14T23:46:34.000Z | rgksav | 3 | 1 | ADHD | what to expect when taking vyvanse? when does it start to kick in? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgksav/what_to_expect_when_taking_vyvanse_when_does_it/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T23:44:10.000Z | rgkqk0 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Did you know that halictid bee species are known to collect sweat? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkqk0/did_you_know_that_halictid_bee_species_are_known/ |
SuperSadGuy25 | I’m starting school in January for a diploma in massage therapy and I’m nervous because I have never done well in school before. Medication aside, what studying tips or habits or anything at all really helped you get through school? Do you have specific methods for specific problems like bad memory or short attention spans for example? Thanks in advance! | 2021-12-14T23:42:41.000Z | rgkpgf | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What helped you get through college/university? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkpgf/what_helped_you_get_through_collegeuniversity/ |
Mediocre-Gazelle3991 | Been on it for about a month now, the first week or so was awesome. Had lots of energy got shit done (kinda… I at least had a good push to be motivated about it) but now… it just gives me dry mouth and major brain fog.
Anyone else experience this? I’m also super spacey and tired when I take it. I have an appointment with my psych next month but I just am curious if anyone else has experienced this.
I’ve tried adderall and Vyvanse before and had somewhat bad experiences with them. Like not eating, just sweating and being shaky.
I’ve yet to find anything that quiets my brain like everyone else says they experience. | 2021-12-14T23:40:41.000Z | rgko0i | 7 | 5 | ADHD | Methylphenidate experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgko0i/methylphenidate_experience/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T23:34:41.000Z | rgkjhb | 12 | 6 | ADHD | I find I don't drink enough water in a day, is it a good idea to cut out coffee completely and stick to water in the morning when I take my extended release methylphenidate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkjhb/i_find_i_dont_drink_enough_water_in_a_day_is_it_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T23:32:52.000Z | rgki2r | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get started? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgki2r/how_do_i_get_started/ |
amy33amy33 | TL:DR; Don't go to the University of Minnesota if you plan on majoring in STEM, probably don't go in generally, but especially don't go if you are majoring in STEM.
These problems may apply to all STEM schools of this type/nature. If your school also sucks, please drop it in the comments. If your school rocks, drop it in the comments. I am school shopping if you can't tell.
Why you should not attend school at the University of Minnesota in the College of Science and Engineering if you have ADHD, a non exhaustive list (save yourself hundreds of thousands of dollars, yes even you in-state student):
1) The process for receiving accommodations is ableist against those of us who have ADHD.
a) The school has an official policy against retroactive accommodations: meaning that if you go to the school, and you think that you have ADHD at the beginning of the year, and it takes three months to get a diagnosis, you are fucked. If you forget to renew your accommodations, you are fucked.
b) The way that accommodations works at the University of Minnesota, is that you have to do several meetings where you outline your challenges and put them on a letter of accommodations, which **you** then disclose to your professors to receive accommodations. This letter needs to be renewed every semester. It does not carry over through your academic career, yes, usually you can send your access consultant an email, saying, hey, please renew my accommodations for this semester, but you have to do that. You also have to meet with your professors about your accommodations. Which is both incredibly hard for those of us who have rejection-sensitive dysphoria, and also, an extra executive functioning task.
b1) The process is professor driven and professor oriented, but Professors broadly aren't given any additional resources or training for disabled students. There also isn't a good accountability mechanism for professors who are ableist (or racist, or sexist, or really any kind of ist.) You can give your professor the letter, and your professor can just straight up tell you, no.
b1a) The accountability mechanisms that do exist, EOAA, Student Conflict, are not accessible to us. Usually they involve meetings, and phone calls that need to be made via phone, as well as paperwork that has deadlines. Basically, more executive functioning tasks. More rejection sensitive dysphoria.
b2) There are no curricular accommodations at the University of Minnesota, since a lot of us have multiple disabilities, this is a huge barrier. If there's a course that's just completely inaccessible to you, that's your cross to bear.
c) There is only academic accommodations. Procedure and office accommodations basically do not exist. If you need accommodations in, say, the required semesterly meeting with your advisor, you're just fucked. If you need an alternative method of contacting an office that isn't a phone call, you're just fucked. If you need an alternative method of logging into your course portal, you're just fucked.
c1) The school has required two-factor authentication for logging into course materials, and course materials automatically log you out weekly. *Have fun with that.*
c1a) IT at the school in general is very dismissive of the needs of disabled students, and frequently makes big technology changes (like two factor authentication) without consulting disabled students.
2) The student doctors office, Boynton Health, has an official policy of not diagnosing ADHD. Meaning that you must seek diagnosis in the greater Twin Cities, and pay a lot of money.
2a) Boynton Health will charge you $25 if you miss a mental health appointment. Which is a pretty blatant ADHD tax.
2b) Boynton Health only operates during the school day.
2c) There are a lot of appointments that Boynton Health only schedules via phone call. These phone calls must be placed during the school day.
3) The majority of classes in the College of Science and Engineering have a no late work for any reason policy.
3a) *Sometimes* you can get accommodations for this.
4) The majority of classes in the College of Science and Engineering do course planning on a daily basis rather than a semester or yearly basis.
4a) Your syllabus is useless, you probably won't know when your exams are until a week before you take them
4a1) Completely coincidentally, in order to schedule testing accommodations, you need to give the testing office the information about your exam a week in advanced. **You** have to. This is not done automatically. This is not done by the professor. **You** have to. You get one late-scheduled exam. This is another executive functioning task.
4b) If you need document conversion, they also need your homework a week in advanced, but your homework is probably given out on a weekly basis, meaning your homework is guaranteed to be a week late based on the bureaucracy alone, which might not get accommodated, see above.
5) The office of accommodations is mostly made up of liberal arts majors, liberal arts student workers.
5a) Document conversion of textbooks is generally based largely on OCR, or on the textbook publishers metadata (which doesn't exist because engineering textbooks are written by engineers). You can have additional captioning done, but that is an executive functioning task, and also, do you really think that a liberal arts student can do an adequate job of captioning an electron band diagram? A bode plot? A circuit diagram? A Smith Chart? Or even calculus for that matter?
6) There are almost no online course offerings in Undergraduate STEM
6a) Even if there were, you wouldn't want them, unless Canvas being used as a glorified subversion server is your idea of a good time, which was basically the pandemic mood of the hour.
7) Disabled students are regularly accused of academic dishonesty as a reason for not giving us course deadline extensions
7a) Academic dishonesty is actually very common, and courses are heavily curved, how much do you want to gamble your tuition on your ability to do homework better than students copying the answers? You are already suspicious, your classmates, not so much.
8) Professors in STEM hate disabled students
8a) This is a research university, it's value is in your ability to do research. Your letter of accommodations can often act as a letter of blacklist from research opportunities, and letters of recommendation.
8b) This is a research institution, which means the lectures are terrible and if you want to learn anything you're going to have to go to office hours. Quick question though, how much help are you going to get from a professor that hates you?
9) All exams in STEM are timed
9a) you can get testing accommodations, but it's just more time, it's not untimed.
10) Most exams are not open book open notes, but require a notesheet.
10a) Which is extra homework, extra executive functioning task, a rather important one.
There are more problems with this school's treatment of ADHD students, which you'll probably read about in the comments below. | 2021-12-14T23:29:32.000Z | rgkffa | 3 | 2 | ADHD | PSA: do not attend the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkffa/psa_do_not_attend_the_college_of_science_and/ |
mobofob | This leads to me very often feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or just not enjoying whatever it is im doing. I can hardly ever quit at a point where i feel satisfied. I often think about how i want to spend an evening doing something specific to relax and enjoy the moment, but it hardly ever ends up like that and i don't feel like i can control it. It's just so frustrating to never feel content with any situation.. Anyone else feel like they're constantly overdoing things? | 2021-12-14T23:27:25.000Z | rgkdqk | 11 | 18 | ADHD | I constantly overdo things | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkdqk/i_constantly_overdo_things/ |
paigelr82 | Hello!
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed Adderall (immediate release, 10 mg in the morning, 5 mg in the afternoon as needed, which I have also been taking).
The problem is that I don’t feel like it’s changing much. When I search for things like ‘not noticing the affects of Adderall IR,’ I usually find sites about having taken the medication for a while and feeling like the effect is waning, but in my case, I feel like there wasn’t anything different in the first place.
I know with most medications it can take a while for the med to be in full effect, but in the case of IR it’s in and out of your system in a matter of hours. I don’t feel like there’s been any difference in my attentiveness/engagement, dilligence/motivation, or… anything. Has anybody had a similar experience? Am I just overestimating the potency of medication? Should I discuss increasing doses/changing meds? I’m a little concerned I may be treating this wrong.
Thank you :) | 2021-12-14T23:27:00.000Z | rgkddo | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I’m not noticing any effects with Adderall IR (yet?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgkddo/im_not_noticing_any_effects_with_adderall_ir_yet/ |
mobofob | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:22:55.000Z | rgka8h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I Overdo Everything | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgka8h/i_overdo_everything/ |
botheringcats4ever | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:19:57.000Z | rgk7wq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can anyone recommend a good book about ADHD so I can better understand/help my partner? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgk7wq/can_anyone_recommend_a_good_book_about_adhd_so_i/ |
scicoolgamique-_- | losing awareness didn't bother me when i was very little but it gradually turned into paranoia; i was called a liar, and blamed and things happened which i had no memory of. i then started realizing i lose awareness sometimes. it's like im moving without being able to figure out what's happening. idk how to explain. it's like how when we're extremely sleepy, we are unable to do anything else except sleep. now I'm constantly living in fear that I'll do something that'll fuck up my life. i burnt myself once too. my coping mechanisms are to check my activities twice or thrice. | 2021-12-14T23:17:53.000Z | rgk691 | 32 | 24 | ADHD | Aren't any of you in constant fear that you might lose complete focus and lose awareness of your surroundings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgk691/arent_any_of_you_in_constant_fear_that_you_might/ |
obamajustdontcare | From discovering this sub a few days ago to reading almost every single post, I’ve noticed that the majority of people have been given the same “so much potential” by teachers. I’m just curious if most people continued with schooling or chose different avenues to make income when they found it difficult to study traditionally.
I’m currently working in financial planning and completing my Masters Degree in Finance, however only started medication once I finished my bachelor. | 2021-12-14T23:15:55.000Z | rgk4on | 1,482 | 897 | ADHD | What careers does everyone in this sub have? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgk4on/what_careers_does_everyone_in_this_sub_have/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T23:13:26.000Z | rgk2q0 | 21 | 0 | ADHD | Ive been trying to make my girlfriend with ADHD apply for a job for a year, but nothing is working. | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgk2q0/ive_been_trying_to_make_my_girlfriend_with_adhd/ |
that_random_garlic | Let me start by saying, there is nothing wrong with having autism and my intent is not to tell people whether or not they have autism, it's merely to raise awareness for a real issue so that everyone can think for themselves whether this could apply or not.
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Giftedness is viewed in the general population as just being smart, and hasn't gotten a lot of attention in the field of psychology. The truth is that gifted people have special needs growing up, and when a gifted kid grows up without those needs met, they start showing symptoms that look very similar to those of autism and adhd from the outside, even though the reasons behind these symptoms are often very different.
This has led to a great number of misdiagnosis of gifted kids, that get labeled with autism and/or adhd when they don't have that. Sometimes a kid has both giftedness and autism and/or adhd and in this case the giftedness is often overlooked.
More about this here: [https://www.wnyurology.com/content.aspx?chunkiid=14303](https://www.wnyurology.com/content.aspx?chunkiid=14303)
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I believe it is important for any misdiagnosed people to discover that and learn about giftedness, as it helps you understand yourself and how you developed in the (often underachieving) person you are today. This understanding can help you develop your own method of study and your own way through life and it can help you recognize needs that you still have that aren't being met.
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If you believe you fall into this category, or are curious whether you do, I recommend looking up the differences between your diagnosis and giftedness. Keep in mind that gifted people are very good at camouflaging their symptoms, so you may need to imagine yourself as a kid to get a good view of where you're at.
Here are two links about the differences but don't hesitate to search for more:
[https://www.sengifted.org/post/adhd-and-children-who-are-gifted](https://www.sengifted.org/post/adhd-and-children-who-are-gifted)
[https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/gifted-adhd-or-both/](https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-blog/gifted-adhd-or-both/)
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If it's financially manageable, I highly recommend anyone with doubts or questions to look up a therapist specialized in giftedness, as most normal therapists don't really understand gifted clients and have trouble helping them.
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I would like to mention as well, gifted people often underperform on IQ tests, and are often missed if the person analyzing your test isn't aware of potential giftedness or doesn't understand it, I was recently diagnosed as profoundly gifted, yet my IQ test in elementary school was like 108.
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I was diagnosed with autism when I was about 7, diagnosed with adhd when I was about 20, started looking into misdiagnosis when I was about 21. Through talking to a therapist specialized in giftedness I discovered my own misdiagnosis and the fact that these misdiagnosis happen often for gifted kids. Feel free to ask any questions here or on r/Gifted. | 2021-12-14T23:08:06.000Z | rgjym6 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Potential misdiagnosis | raising awareness | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjym6/potential_misdiagnosis_raising_awareness/ |
Weatherwaxonwaxoff50 | I am coming to realise that it's quite likely that I have ADHD and I'm just wondering if my food aversions could be linked to it? I haven't been able to find much about this through Google so wanted to ask this community if this is a common experience.
I have always been labelled a "picky eater" which I hate because the implication is I am choosing what I can and can't eat. I have a very strong aversion to all fruit, to the point that I describe it to people as a phobia. I don't even really like touching any fruits. When I try to explain it to people all I can really say is that it's something to do with the texture. This doesn't make sense to them or me because fruits all have totally different textures! I also struggle with vegetables for similar reasons although it's less bad and I can push through it with some veggies.
This combined with the fact that I suffer from binge eating disorder (which I am also learning can be common for folks with ADHD) and struggle to plan and cook meals really affects my self esteem. I hate that people think I just choose to eat this way because they think I'm just fat and lazy. I'd give anything to have a healthier, balanced diet but I just don't seem to be able to manage it.
Does anyone else have experience with this? Any tips? | 2021-12-14T23:06:32.000Z | rgjxdy | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Are food aversions common with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjxdy/are_food_aversions_common_with_adhd/ |
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R2D2bobs | Hey guys, Even in my free time when I can do anything I want, everything is just boring. Even when I just think about doing something I’m like “Naah sounds so boring”, so I end up doing nothing, just scrolling through my phone or something, which is also boring. And then feel bad for wasting my time on nothing. I also often just feel like life in itself is boring as hell. How do you guys deal with being bored and existential boredom in general? | 2021-12-14T22:53:13.000Z | rgjmqn | 5 | 9 | ADHD | Exstentiel boredom | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjmqn/exstentiel_boredom/ |
Most-Court-4256 | Hello all,
For many years I’ve hidden the fact I’ve got ADHD and I’ve now come to the end and need help. I’ve been seeing a counsellor in the UK and she’s amazing. She noticed I had something wrong and struggled to sit still and keep conversation on a subject without changing it.
She said I should see a doctor to get a referral to see an ADHD specialist and that’s what I did.
I had an assessment and has now been passed to a psychiatrist for hopefully an official diagnosis and hopefully some stimulants.
Everyday is so hard and so draining for me. Feel like I use more energy trying to get myself moving for the day. My mind is always like a race car.
I’m a manager in a busy retailer and sometimes get so overwhelmed with issues and millions of questions I get from staff that my head feels like it’s going to explode.
Does thing get better with a diagnosis? | 2021-12-14T22:50:22.000Z | rgjkh2 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How long will it take to be free | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjkh2/how_long_will_it_take_to_be_free/ |
babypastorkayvo | Hello everyone,
I am a recent diagnosed 6'1 138 pound 20 year old male ADHD-C. I am currently taking as you see above with Vyvanse(30mg) and Modafinil(200mg). I have been doing extensive research on possible cross tolerance or subtle interactions that may occur but haven't found any. Do you all think it is possible for me to take Vyvanse on one day, Modafinil on the other, break, and then continue the cycle again? I am taking weekends off as well.
Thank you. | 2021-12-14T22:50:07.000Z | rgjk9m | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Modafinil(Modvigil and Armodafinil) and Vyvanse Alternating throughout the day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjk9m/modafinilmodvigil_and_armodafinil_and_vyvanse/ |
Neateducks | Do you ever have a day where your room is such a clusterfuck that you have to rip it apart and put it back together?
When I'm so busy or stressed I can't clean I throw it all in piles and hide it away in my closet or a drawer. Now I'm spending the second half of my day hacking at it after spending the first half being so overwhelmed by it I couldn't get anything done.
Oh god I have so many deadlines.
Send help.
No seriously how do ya'll keep things in order I need help
Also Uh this isn't relevant but uh. All my possessions are confined to my room. My aunt and uncle aren't allowing me to put any of my stuff in the garage (honestly all I want to put there is three 3 x 1 ft plastic crates and some extra sheets on top) or the hall closet. It is full of their own stuff that they have not sorted in the three years of moving. In fact I actually cleaned the garage for them when they left last summer because it bothered me so damn much. | 2021-12-14T22:48:16.000Z | rgjiqe | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Messy, Cluttered Room | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjiqe/messy_cluttered_room/ |
OGTurahan | Hi r/ADHD,
A few months ago, I was assigned some routine tasks at work to increase my familiarity with these types of problems. I haven’t really done anything to work on any of the problems, and I’m feeling a lot of shame, guilt, and background anxiety from not having done them. I know it was primarily ADHD that made it difficult to engage with those tasks.
How do you guys deal with feeling anxious or guilty over tasks you have not yet done because of ADHD? How do you forgive yourself and overcome the shame of not doing something for a long time due to ADHD?
Obligatory mention that I do have a therapist, psychiatrist, and primary care doctor involved in my treatment. I just was struggling with feeling like I should resign today, and wondered if anyone had any practical advice for overcoming these negative feelings?
Any advice is appreciated, thank you in advance | 2021-12-14T22:46:29.000Z | rgjhc4 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Dealing with Guilt/Shame | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjhc4/dealing_with_guiltshame/ |
happygocrazee | Browsing Reddit today I saw [this cute video](https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/rg8edn/proof_that_being_present_can_make_a_big_difference/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) on r/all of a kid looking sad on stage at school before seeing his parents and becoming elated. It reminded me of a story from my childhood that is very emblematic of why I'm so co-dependent as an adult.
I was in a choir class in middle school. I liked singing and chose it but didn't really stand out because I was very shy at that age. But when we came around to practicing *Secret Agent Man* for the big performance (it was a very bad choir class) I was hype. I was a huge 007 fan. So I beg the teacher and get the "lead" where I'd wear a little clip on theater tuxedo and wave a finger gun around while everyone else sang. It was silly but I was excited for it.
The day of the performance comes around and we get up on stage. I scan the audience... my parents aren't there. I'm a little disappointed but they're habitually late, so I still have hope. The show continues and they still don't show. We do *Secret Agent Man* and I hope beyond hope they'll be there when the lights come up. They weren't. We do 3 more songs but I'm literally singing through tears as I realize they're not coming. After the show I hang my head and sulk to the next class. I was devastated.
**Except... I never told them about it. I** ***knew going into it*** **that I didn't tell them about it. I wasn't nervous to, it just... didn't occur to me. Stupid child me still hoped they'd know somehow, I don't know why. But still the sense of abandonment was real, yet no one actually abandoned me. It was just me, being ADHD and forgetting to tell my parents about a performance that they absolutely would have come to if I did.**
This story has really helped some people get over the hurdle of understanding my ADHD. It helps them see that it has nothing to do with priorities or how much you do or don't want to do something. And it helps them see the ways in which growing up with ADHD dramatically affects our development. This sort of thing happened to me in big and small ways *every single day of my life.* And that shit is traumatic. The body keeps the score, and I'm losing. I just wish people didn't have such a hard time understanding that. | 2021-12-14T22:45:41.000Z | rgjgpd | 19 | 101 | ADHD | One of the many things people don't understand: self-induced childhood trauma | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjgpd/one_of_the_many_things_people_dont_understand/ |
R2D2bobs | [removed] | 2021-12-14T22:45:15.000Z | rgjgcw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can litterally do anything but so bored no matter what i do/think about doing anything i dont do it cause it seems boring to do | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjgcw/can_litterally_do_anything_but_so_bored_no_matter/ |
alloutallthetime | This past few years has been a rollercoaster for me. Just when it was finally getting better, I'm failing again.
I quit my full-time job to give school one last try because I felt like I was ready, with the support of my family. At 26, it's time for me to finish my degree or give up and go to work.
Things were going okay with school, not great. But then I started dating someone. It was stupid of me to feel like I was ready. I like the person, but it's completely distracting. Add to this that I'm leaving on a long family vacation in 4 days that I don't even want to go on. This trip has been looming and stressing me out for the entire semester. I just don't have the bandwidth to handle everything going on in my life right now.
Now I'm four days from the trip. I'm going to fail at least one class. I have one final left, tomorrow, that I haven't studied much for, and two huge essays due that I haven't started. For the last week I've been so stressed and overwhelmed that all my progress has come to a grinding halt. I've hit a massive mental wall. I can't even start. This is so, SO frustrating. To add insult to injury, I'm about to do the walk of shame, meaning writing to my professor that I'm going to fail her class, even after all of the help she gave me, and I'm sorry.
I'm trying to balance feeling like a complete failure and worthless person with the knowledge that I have another chance next semester. And infinite chances, which I keep on blowing. I don't know what I'm going to do but I'm determined to change. I'm going to go back to the doctor, I guess. More meds. Different meds. Exercise. Diet. I don't even know. I just wish I had a degree so I could get a job already. I've been in college for many more years than I ever wanted to be. I just want to get my life started. I'm so overwhelmed. | 2021-12-14T22:43:31.000Z | rgjf09 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Hitting an End-of-the-Year Wall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjf09/hitting_an_endoftheyear_wall/ |
murph_jpeg | [removed] | 2021-12-14T22:40:26.000Z | rgjck5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | the ADHD urge to take your meds and have no appetite or not take your meds and forget to eat <333 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgjck5/the_adhd_urge_to_take_your_meds_and_have_no/ |
seashore39 | (21F) So I’m on my literal wits end here, I’ve been on vyvanse for two months now and it’s caused me insane mood swings and anxiety, so I don’t think another stimulant would work for me.
I’ve already had wellbutrin in the past and it made me absolutely murderous and I’m worried I’d get arrested if I took it again.
I was on duloxetine and while it helped my ADHD symptoms, it altered my personality and I started engaging in risky behaviors I would not have otherwise engaged in, so SNRI’s like Strattera don’t seem to be on the table for me.
SSRI’s do nothing for me either and I’ve been on many of them and I blame a lot of my issues on use of SSRIs as a kid.
I can’t take a sedative like clonidine or a blood pressure med guanfacine for unrelated reasons.
I can’t get anything done and I’m never going to get anywhere in life if I don’t find a medication that helps me send an email more than once a week. I am losing my mind. I am meeting with my doctor tomorrow and would like to come prepared with suggestions. Are there any alternatives? | 2021-12-14T22:31:21.000Z | rgj584 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Really need help with med options | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgj584/really_need_help_with_med_options/ |
orangespatula145 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T22:30:00.000Z | rgj411 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Time to process at cvs? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgj411/time_to_process_at_cvs/ |
bguy209 | Can anyone tell me their experiences with taking 40mg vyvanse in the morning for adhd and 7.5mg with mirtazapine at night for sleep?
My experience with vyvanse has been good, but I’ve always had a really hard time falling asleep at night since way before I started adhd meds. I don’t have trouble staying asleep it’s just falling asleep.
I’m previous experience I took a low dose of seroquel to sleep which was hit and miss, but my doctor recommended mirtazapine as a better alternative bc of adhd and vyvanse. | 2021-12-14T22:27:36.000Z | rgj20a | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Experiences with Vyvanse in the morning & mirtazapine at night for sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgj20a/experiences_with_vyvanse_in_the_morning/ |
Murderpanties | My Adderall IR helps me so much, but I have such a shit (literally) time with my stomach when I take it. Plus the tension I get in my jaw, neck and shoulders. It’s also harder to wind down at night. It’s the only medication that doesn’t blunt my emotions or make my rage issues worse. Each time I’ve tried a new medication I always default back to Adderal IR. Because of these issues I find myself reluctant to take it and will often neglect taking it for days which results in taking it and cleaning and organizing the mess I made while off it. This creates a vicious cycle. I have to eat with it as well which creates another issue. I’m not looking for advice really I just wanted to vent. | 2021-12-14T22:24:58.000Z | rgizvp | 1 | 3 | ADHD | DOE ever struggle with pathological demand avoidance when it comes to taking their stimulants? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgizvp/doe_ever_struggle_with_pathological_demand/ |
gnawdog55 | I've got ADHD, prescribed 10mg Ritalin daily, extended release. This is apparently one of the smallest doses of Ritalin that exists. I've been taking it for school, but I've gotten particularly stressed lately and stopped the last few days cause it seems to make stress worse. And I've just felt like absolute crap since then. Worse than before I even started taking the meds. I've had the same thing happen when I was taking the smallest does of Adderall available for only a few months.
I'm gonna be talking to my psychiatrist soon about it, but I'm at the point that I'm starting to feel like ADHD meds just don't work for me. I mean they do "work" while I'm on them, but I become physically dependent on them, and I feel like I'm resigned to either go unmedicated or basically resign myself to what amounts to a prescription drug dependency. | 2021-12-14T22:23:25.000Z | rgiyqj | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Ritalin 10mg extended-release -- withdrawals after only using it prescribed for a few months | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgiyqj/ritalin_10mg_extendedrelease_withdrawals_after/ |
gnawdog55 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T22:22:06.000Z | rgixp3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin 10mg extended-release -- anyone else have withdrawals after only using it prescribed for a few months? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgixp3/ritalin_10mg_extendedrelease_anyone_else_have/ |
JasonVanished | So I started working for Walmart. Which means I want to use the pharmacy in Walmart because I can pick my medicine up before work. So I call my doctor to tell them I'm switching my pharmacy for travel and work reasons. They say it's ok and they will send my medicine over there. The pharmacy says my doctor has to approve my medication and my doctor says they need to send a request to get my prescription. They tell me this back and forward. They finally send it and now my doctor hasn't approved it to be covered by my insurance for some dumb reason and every time I try to call I get there voicemail. I only have one pill left and work is HELL without my medication. What should I do? | 2021-12-14T22:19:32.000Z | rgivot | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Doctor and pharmacy bickering | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgivot/doctor_and_pharmacy_bickering/ |
Lou_1992 | Hi Girls,guys and theys.
Today after 29 years i finally got my diagnosis that confirms i have ADD.
I know it sounds silly but it feels so good to know why i do the things i do. I've known ever since i was little i had a form of ADHD but because im a girl nothing happenend.
And now after many years of thinking i was stupid, forgetful and antisocial i know why i behave like this. That im not weird, only just a little.
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I know all my other mental health issues will stay and i have to work on that and thats okay. but this conformation feels so good.
If you have any good medical reseach sites on ADD please share i always want to learn more!
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Thanks for reading
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TLDR ; Got my diagnoses that confirms i have ADD | 2021-12-14T22:18:09.000Z | rgium8 | 19 | 24 | ADHD | Finally got my diagnoses !!! | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgium8/finally_got_my_diagnoses/ |
Mwyarduon | When I was researching the process of assesment for ADHD through a private practice, I found a lot of recomendations to discuss the matter of Shared Care Agreements under the NHS with a GP at my registered surgery.
I'm aware that it's possible that my area won't perscribe certain medication, and from what I can understand, it's possible that the GP's at my registered practice or the wider area, might not recognise a diagnosis from some private practices.
I'm slightly afraid that I'll end up spending a lot of money on a private diagnosis, only to be unable to recieve any long term treatment for it without a Shared Care Agreement and have to wait the years long waiting time to be assesed through the NHS.
Because of the above, I am planning to talk with a GP, but I'm not totally sure what I should be discussing or what to expect.
I am hoping to go to Clinical Partners, but at the moment, I'm planning on discussing it with the GP first (though I'm not sure if this is the right approach). I'm wary of having to go back and forth between differerent private practices and the GP's at my local surgery to find out who the latter will work with.
Has anyone had this discussion and do you have any advice on what to bring up and ask about? Or what to expect? | 2021-12-14T22:12:12.000Z | rgiq3o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Discussing Shared Care Agreement with GP before going Private? (Wales) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgiq3o/discussing_shared_care_agreement_with_gp_before/ |
Objective_Net_5985 | I’ve recently switched my meds from 40mg adderall IR to 40mg Dexadrine ER and the first couple of days were great…now, a week later it seems to be hit or miss. I really like the more natural feel Dex gives me. It’s like I’m not even taking a stimulant but after a week it doesn’t seem to work anymore. Wondering if anyone else has struggled with this? Thinking of asking my doctor to let me try the IR instead bc the ER takes 2 hours to kick in and then doesn’t seem to last any longer than my IR adderalls. Just wondering if anyone has any input for me bc I’d really like this new med to work like it did at first. Thanks so much!! | 2021-12-14T22:09:16.000Z | rginwa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switched to dextroamp and struggling with inconsistency. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rginwa/switched_to_dextroamp_and_struggling_with/ |
Kishasara | My kid is 5. We’re halfway through Kindergarten and it’s been very, very challenging for me, my child, and her teacher.
I’ve gotten emails all year, from “she’s climbing on desks and jumping off chairs,” to “she’s been removed from class for 30 minutes during circle time due to disruptive/disrespectful behavior.”
She’s constantly trying to make friends but her hyper activity annoys her peers. She’s constantly forcing her way into conversations. The teacher had to separate her desk from the other students and face it away because she can’t focus on her tasks/instructions, and she’s constantly out of her seat bothering other kids.
Today, I got Christmas Party pictures in an email and I’m crying. It’s like she’s f’ing ostracized from everyone else. I see my usually happy, super outgoing, creative, beaming child wilting as the days tick by.
I fought tooth and nail with her doctor about ADHD for the last year. “She’s too young.” Took me 3 months to find and change to a new doctor, who then refused to even see my kid for a diagnosis. “You need to see a psychiatrist,” (with a 6-month waiting list!!)
I reached out to a counselor office hoping for help that way. Maybe it’s a dead end, but maybe it will help guide her through tough emotions and give her better tools to navigate the school environment in.
For frick sake, she’s *five!* She shouldn’t be treated this way!
The therapist office said I needed a doctor referral. Doctor said I needed an actual appointment for referral approval. Got an appointment 3 days later.
The appointment was right at the end of school, so I decided to work on homework with her while we waited on the doctor. And wouldn’t you know it….. the doctor sat on the other side of that door and listened to my child’s theatrics for 15 minutes before walking in and admitting, “I think it’s safe to say your child likely has ADHD on the severe scale.”
Y’all… I’m screaming. It’s like parents aren’t being heard and my child suffers for it. We know our kids better than anyone. We deserve to be taken seriously and my child deserves help. She’s drowning more and more each week instead of learning valuable education.
Seeing my kid separated like that is destroying my heart. She’s typically outgoing. A leader. Kind to kids at the park. Protective of the younger kids, more so. Very attentive and caring to animals. She’s not made to be so isolated and condemned for something outside of her control.
Thanks for listening to my rant.
[EDITED] to add a general response to most of your comments. You all have been awesome and I greatly appreciate the added advice, links, and educational content. I’ve already started sorting and reading/watching what you’ve suggested to better teach myself how to navigate these choppy waters.
To answer some questions - I did inquire about IEP within her school and was denied until she has an official diagnosis. The Montessori school here is full and has a long waiting list. I’ve had her on the list since Covid, it’s in such a high demand here.
Her doctor has the ability to diagnose for ADHD, but she admitted that most doctors are fearful to assess it before age 6 because medication can be damaging to developing brains. That is ZERO excuse to not be seen at my request/concern, and I let her know just that -and more- in person.
ADHD is in her family. Her father (my ex husband) has probably one of the worst cases who went untreated his whole life, and ultimately turned to Meth to self-medicate [insert destruction mode here.]
I also have ADHD, and my mother claims that I struggled in school. I was diagnosed but never treated until adult-me sought help.
Unfortunately, I have NO memories until my 3rd grade year thanks to family abuse. I can’t use my experiences to compare or even help my child because it’s a big fat blank.
All I do know, is that I went from struggling to straight A’s & B’s starting at grade 6 because school became my isolated safe-space away from the home chaos. I hyper-focused on my school work; it was the only thing *in* my control. I lost my ability to hyper-focus by age 19 and was prescribed Adderall. To this day, I’ve only ever used it for school/training/classes.
I have memories in middle school of other kids’ parents scolding me at birthday parties for being too crazy hyper. I remember crying and feel so much shame. I remember not understanding what was wrong with me. I remember thinking that my personality must be bad. I really closed myself up into a bubble and kept to myself afterwards.
And all I can see is that playing out with my child. I can’t let that happen. I refuse to. So again, thank you for the support, suggestions, and helpful content. I will most definitely keep educating myself to better help my child in whatever way that I can. | 2021-12-14T22:05:02.000Z | rgikmu | 90 | 671 | ADHD | I’m internally screaming | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgikmu/im_internally_screaming/ |
Yeet91145 | So I've been thinking king about this for probably a year or so now, and I'm about as close to 100% certain as I can be, however my parents don't believe in adhd at all and think it's jsut bad parenting. I'm 16 and doing my A levels (I live in the UK) and I feel getting professional help would be able to help me boost my grades up a but and release some of the stress I'm feeling, however am not sure how to get the help I would need. Any advise would be really appreciated | 2021-12-14T22:02:06.000Z | rgiicj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm pretty sure I have adhd, however my parents don't believe in it, I don't know what to do | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgiicj/im_pretty_sure_i_have_adhd_however_my_parents/ |
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XAaronJohnstonX | I am a long time diagnosed ADHD patient, I’m 29 now and I am finding it harder than ever to stay on task at work. I tried a few medicines as a kid not really sure which but according to my parents had nothing but bad reactions. For most of my life I haven’t had any medicines. I went and got re-diagnosed back in probably July, I have been through 3 different medicines now and slowly bumped up dosage to no aval. Focalin, Straterra, and I am now on Adderal 30mg XR. Adderal has given me a energy boost the only reason I still take it, other than that I feel completely the same, loosing focus on tasks, forgetting where I leave things, etc. The doctor tried to put me on Vyvanse but my insurance only got it to 300 dollars for a 30 day supply! Which brings me to the question of the post, is there any way to get the cost down on this medicine, I have read good things and want to try it. My family and I are building a buisness, and me being a back bone to our operation with ADHD is a serious handicap. I have completely lost hope. All Adderal has done for me is prevent me from being tired and sluggish all day. | 2021-12-14T21:59:15.000Z | rgifwy | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Cost of Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgifwy/cost_of_vyvanse/ |
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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T21:53:30.000Z | rgibif | 3 | 1 | ADHD | wellbutrin vs adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgibif/wellbutrin_vs_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:50:30.000Z | rgi9bz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just Prescribed Dexamphetamine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgi9bz/just_prescribed_dexamphetamine/ |
schnuwuli99 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:48:34.000Z | rgi7wc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Clean your (Smart)watch wristband!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgi7wc/clean_your_smartwatch_wristband/ |
judefromheyjude | I am in high school and diagnosed with ADHD. Although meds helped a bit, I still struggle a lot when it comes to time management and finishing tests on time. I always feel like I’m in a rush and make a lot of careless mistakes because of it.
It’s very demotivating to get low grades after studying a lot knowing you could have given a much better answer if only you had a bit more time to think properly.
I get the most frustrated with math. I understand the material and usually get all my homework right but it takes me a lot of time and in tests I don’t have that time to answer each problem. I feel like I’m stuck because I’m already studying a lot but not seeing improvement. I don’t know what to do about it and my school doesn’t allow me to have more time on tests.
Does anyone else struggle with this? If you have any tips let me know | 2021-12-14T21:41:17.000Z | rgi2is | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How do you manage time on tests? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgi2is/how_do_you_manage_time_on_tests/ |
skullmack | I got diagnosed with ADHD 3 months ago and I'm in my 20s. I always had my suspicions and I wish I got tested earlier but here we are.
My doctor said I'm the inattentive type based on my experiences with class lectures and other things.
1st month he prescribed me Vyvanse 10mg just to make sure my body can handle the medication. From then on, he increased the dose by 10mg to my current 30mg.
I felt that a month wasn't enough for me to judge if it was working well enough since student life is very irregular for me.
I would have days where I was highly attentive for more than 4 hours, and some days where i couldn't focus at all even on Vyvanse.
Now that the semester is over, I have a break and can really hone in on my sleep schedule, diet and exercise to really test the medication in a healthy situation.
So what exactly am I looking for when it comes to my perfect dose? In a perfect scenario, am I supposed to be able to focus on things fully for more than like 6 hours? | 2021-12-14T21:40:34.000Z | rgi1yv | 4 | 2 | ADHD | When you found your perfect dose/medication, how did you know? What did it feel like the entire day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgi1yv/when_you_found_your_perfect_dosemedication_how/ |
Fre_Sch | Hey sorry for some reason reddit tells me that there is no newtomeds post anymore.
So I got my first Dose of medikinet 10mg (methylphenidathydrochlorid) today and I was really afraid but didnt notice a thing. Someone mentioned to that maybe it takes my body time until there are some effects? Like I have to take 10mg for a week then 20mg for a week and then 30mg for a week.
Shouldnt they work immediately?
Did some of you also needed some adjustment of the body before getting anything out of it? Is it just a dosis thing maybe?
I was wondering if there might be the possibility (after talking to my psychiatrist) to use more quicker instead of "wasting" a week or two before getting any benefits out of it.
Thank you all. | 2021-12-14T21:32:40.000Z | rghvz7 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | How long did it take you until your meds worked for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghvz7/how_long_did_it_take_you_until_your_meds_worked/ |
velveteencherries | I have two finals in the next 3 days and I've been literally unable to get started because I'm so nervous. My heart is racing and I feel like throwing up. I keep stressing that it needs to be perfect and I'm terrified to start and see that it's NOT going to be perfect, even though logically, I know it isn't going to be unless I start and keep editing. And yet, I cannot bring myself to start. I feel like I'm sabotaging myself - starting makes me anxious; sitting and worrying about not being able to start makes me more anxious. What is WRONG with me? | 2021-12-14T21:30:34.000Z | rghuds | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do you deal with anxiety preventing you from getting work done? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghuds/how_do_you_deal_with_anxiety_preventing_you_from/ |
OrdinaryIdea | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:25:54.000Z | rghqki | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Paralysis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghqki/adhd_paralysis/ |
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greatunknown_ | I don't know why. I could not have it of course but I might and I want to just check and see whats going on. I've brought it up with my mum a few times but she just says "no there's nothing wrong with you, you're just forgetful". I'm not sure what I should do. I don't know much about ADHD so I just want to learn more about it and see if what I think are my symptoms are really related. But she seems really against it for some reason. I don't know if she's trying to reassure me or something but its frustrating.
Edit: I brought it up more seriously today and she agreed to make a doctor's appointment after Christmas :) | 2021-12-14T21:16:15.000Z | rghiwd | 8 | 2 | ADHD | I think its possible that I might have ADHD but whenever I bring up the idea of going to speak to a doctor about it my mum shuts it down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghiwd/i_think_its_possible_that_i_might_have_adhd_but/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T21:13:48.000Z | rghh3y | 4 | 2 | ADHD | What's the most annoying thing you've lost? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghh3y/whats_the_most_annoying_thing_youve_lost/ |
catshark91 | I have been taking stimulants and they cured my focus and depression issues. However, I have found myself becoming more and more intense. At work I confronted this guy who I used to get along with, but who recently started bullying me a bit. (He questions everything i do and says rude things for no reason lately.)
I also told this other guy he was doing something incorrectly which I normally just let that go and let people figure out that they’re doing something wrong for themselves.
I have been feeling anger regarding these people though. The way they treat me etc. So I find myself more intense and grumpy. It’s not a good feeling. I feel hopped up and irritable.
I am going to talk to my doctor. I am worried this is a bad side effect and I will consider other meds.
Is it normal to get more intense and confrontational when on meds? Or is this a sign of something else? | 2021-12-14T21:13:43.000Z | rghh2k | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Feeling overly intense on meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghh2k/feeling_overly_intense_on_meds/ |
Significant_Act_235 | So, as the title suggests, my boyfriend and I both have ADHD, and have been pretty bad with money/impulsive purchases/etc. We made it work in the past, but we just had our first child & I would like to get a much better handle on things. Trying to even create a budget between my partner and I has been extremely overwhelming/ feeling like it's bordering on virtually impossible at this point and I'm looking for outside help. Do I get a financial advisor for a situation like this? Do they even help for people who are pretty broke/very little assets? Is there another kind of service/coach/something else? Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with a similar service to what I'm describing, helping two adhd'rs create a budget & basic financial plan | 2021-12-14T21:12:48.000Z | rghgf9 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Financial Advisor for ADHD Couple? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghgf9/financial_advisor_for_adhd_couple/ |
greatunknown_ | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:11:56.000Z | rghft7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think its possible that I might have ADHD but whenever I bring up the idea of going to speak to a doctor about it my mum shuts it down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghft7/i_think_its_possible_that_i_might_have_adhd_but/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:10:42.000Z | rghewu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What's the most annoying thing you've lost? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghewu/whats_the_most_annoying_thing_youve_lost/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T21:08:49.000Z | rghdhv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does alcohol help you concentrate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghdhv/does_alcohol_help_you_concentrate/ |
Yoshi9105 | I barely managed to exist the past few days, was in a super depressive mood, constantly crying, etc.
Then today I cooked (!) a huge lunch during my break AND I made a small dinner (2 meals in one day, y'all).
I finally sent off some private emails and filled some questionnaires for therapy that I've been putting off, I worked out, showered, and I've also done the dishes after each meal instead of leaving them for 5 days?! as a bonus I even drank some water and ate a fruit!!
it's 9pm now - about to go study some Korean and then watch Netflix.
who is she and where is she 99% of the time lol | 2021-12-14T21:06:02.000Z | rghbem | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I got so much done today! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rghbem/i_got_so_much_done_today/ |
Obnoxiousandnoxious | Anytime I meet new people, I obviously get the dopamine rush of the getting to know them phase, and figuring out what they're like and how they work.
But once that's over, I truly understand how disinterested i become, and can usually become quite distant just because they do not interest me anymore. And I hate it, even friends I always just think of "the good old days" which basically just means I miss the dopamine that came with befriending them and learning about them.
And it makes it hard to be a good friend because I'd rather just get to know new people or just sit and indulge in my other interests for hours on end instead of checking up on friends. Especially after covid it's been difficult because of the object permanence issues. People in my life just seem to not exist sometimes.
I know this also somewhat has to do with my emotional unavailability, but definitely also because of ADHD. I'm just tired of it and wondered if anyone has any advice on how to be able to consistently interact with people you're not interested in :/ | 2021-12-14T21:04:20.000Z | rgha2f | 7 | 11 | ADHD | Hate how easily I get disinterested in people | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgha2f/hate_how_easily_i_get_disinterested_in_people/ |
driftjp | Hi, I'm new to this so, greetings to all of you amazing people!
So just like the question says I'm kinda lame when it comes to eating before I take my meds and they wear off faster but I still managed to eat a couple of times and noticed the difference, is there a way or a strategy where I don't need to force myself to eat?
Every bit of info is welcome thank you in advance 😊 | 2021-12-14T21:01:08.000Z | rgh7ef | 46 | 46 | ADHD | Anybody having problems with eating to be able to take their meds? | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgh7ef/anybody_having_problems_with_eating_to_be_able_to/ |
OpeningBend6854 | Hi! I'm 20F and currently undiagnosed but am quite sure I have ADHD (combined type). On mobile so please forgive crap formatting.
My story summarized:
I did well grade-wise in school but struggled a lot internally and never told my parents how difficult it was for me to do long-term assignments like essays, projects, etc (my least favorite subjects). My parents also did not seem to pay attention, or they brushed off whatever I said until they forgot about it.
I'm now in university, dealing with PTSD (diagnosed), and trying desperately to get diagnosed with ADHD. I have all the symptoms and struggles that people here talk about. The psychologist didn't believe me though.
I got evaluated by my university counseling center's psychologist but she put doubt in my mind from day one. My test results came back that I'm intelligent, but have a hard time maintaining attention, have disorganized thoughts, and am anxious.
She doesn't think I have ADHD, stating that "my scores are too high" i.e. "you're did well in school, you can't possibly have ADHD." It seemed like she didn't really actually know much about ADHD besides the stereotypes of rambunctious little boys.
She also asked my parents questions about my childhood as part of the evaluation process, but my parents don't even know/remember my childhood well enough to actually give truthful answers.
Now I'm sitting here sobbing because now I'll have to find another testing center, pay more money, and have to do all this testing all over again. I'm so sad. I'm on my own at university in a different state with parents that forget about me.
If y'all have any advice for how to deal with this, or could tell your diagnosis stories, that'd be great. Thanks :') | 2021-12-14T20:57:30.000Z | rgh47d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Nobody Who Can Help Listens/Believes Me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgh47d/nobody_who_can_help_listensbelieves_me/ |
Vast_Chipmunk9210 | How many people here feel like they are undeniably lazy yet also love to work and be great?
I started my own business about 2 years ago, doing home renovation, and the thing is -the work itself isn’t an issue for me. I have no problem working for hours and hours trying to get something right.
I feel my problem is when the situation isn’t perfect, that I’m unable to finish the job.. it’s like I have to have a perfect scenario or else I start getting overwhelmed and avoid the work.
And sure, some of that could be credited to not having the experience/knowledge to make everything perfect… but some of the simplest tasks I completely avoid because I’m unsure how to do them perfectly. And this is my biggest flaw and I fear will be the failure of me and my business…. | 2021-12-14T20:56:11.000Z | rgh38m | 1 | 0 | ADHD | A lazy perfectionist, my autobiography | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgh38m/a_lazy_perfectionist_my_autobiography/ |
SEgopher | I know this sounds odd, but I'm having trouble and it's affecting my job. I'm a programmer and I can't get myself to sit at my desk and work. I get uncomfortable really quickly and have to move to the bed or to a couch, and then I get distracted and get nothing done. I also tend to fall asleep a lot. I need to find a way to sit at my desk and focus on work during work hours. I already feel like I've spent way too much time doing nothing and have a lot of anxiety over it.
Any advice? | 2021-12-14T20:53:00.000Z | rgh0xh | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Can't sit at a desk and do work | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgh0xh/cant_sit_at_a_desk_and_do_work/ |
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Techgruber | So I'm an older man, diagnosed almost 30 years ago. I was on meds for about 12 years, until the side effects of long term amphetamine became too much. Since then, I've been drifting from one lower level job to the next, piecing together a living, but never achieving anything. In my social life, I manage to hide just how bad my ADD is, which leads to a recurring problem. People will get to know me, like me a lot, see that I'm pretty intelligent, but not see the ADD. They may realize that something is going on but not how bad it can get. They offer me a job that is doable, if you have any amount of internal executive function of your own. They just don't believe me when I try to tell them how bad it is. Being susceptible to cheerleading from others, and needing money as well as wanting to think of myself as a competent adult, I end up taking the job. I will frequently be ok for the first few days or weeks, until they assume I've learned everything and can be left on my own. At which the pattern of failure starts. When I misunderstand, or just miss a deadline, whatever goes wrong, I start withdrawing, putting things off, until they get frustrated and angry with me and find someone else.
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I'm hoping someone has a little advice/guidance on developing a even a little more self discipline. If not, some empathy would be good. | 2021-12-14T20:44:47.000Z | rgguh8 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Any luck with developing self discipline through practice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgguh8/any_luck_with_developing_self_discipline_through/ |
hiiItshelen | my main question is: did anyone ever feel like their adhd symptoms worsened as they became adults?
Hii
I was diagnosed about 2-3 ish weeks ago with adhd. I’ve had symptoms like impulsively and inattentiveness my whole life, but recently i feel like it’s been getting worse. I also struggle with anxiety and depression. My anxiety has been getting better (due to taking 30mg cymbalta) but, my depression and adhd symptoms have gotten so much worse this year. That was my driving reason for getting diagnosed. Struggling in school is my main reason for being depressed because it makes me feel hopeless and useless.
Anyways, im 21, this year focusing on work for my college classes has been the hardest it’s ever been. I started adderall about a week ago and it’s helped me a lot.
But my main question is, did anyone ever feel like their adhd symptoms worsened as they became adults?
For example, about 3 years ago, i could read a few paragraphs without poor reading comprehension and having to reread things. This year doing something like that has been impossible for me, that’s one reason i started adderall.
I hope this made sense, if it seems scattered u know why lmao | 2021-12-14T20:41:02.000Z | rggrle | 26 | 17 | ADHD | Can adhd symptoms worsen? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggrle/can_adhd_symptoms_worsen/ |
Fresh_werks | I've been working from home since March-2020 (and I'm just asking this now, i know right) what has helped you with working remotely? I like the convenience, better work/life balance, etc...I personally love my 49in monitor, record player, decent ANC earbuds (these are especially handy since my son has had to quarantine multiple times and loves doing his school work in my office). Has anything else helped y'all stay on task without the invisible peer pressure/competition of being in office? | 2021-12-14T20:40:21.000Z | rggr4k | 10 | 2 | ADHD | My fellow neurodivergents, lend me your ears, what have you done to effectively work remotely? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggr4k/my_fellow_neurodivergents_lend_me_your_ears_what/ |
attininja2007 | So, I (F 42)started therapy a few weeks ago because of childhood trauma and for my son, who has adhd. I noticed a lot of his habits are/were the same habits I had when I was in school. I wanted to cry happy tears because all my years of suffering in silence with academics and in my personal life, is starting to make sense. I’ll be starting Vyvanse soon, so I actually can’t wait to see if or what difference it can make in my life. | 2021-12-14T20:39:00.000Z | rggq1f | 1 | 2 | ADHD | My therapist thinks I could possibly have adhd. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggq1f/my_therapist_thinks_i_could_possibly_have_adhd/ |
No_Replacement_6937 | I have started therapy about a month and a half ago, and before that, i was unable to tell my when the anxiety was kicking in, or when i was agitated.
Today i was able to identify that i am kinda hyperactive, and to someone that never paid attention to himself, i think it is a big win!
I still got a long way to go, as I cant truly identify the reasons why im anxious or agitated, or just depressed, but i am very happy with the result so far and i wanted to share with you! | 2021-12-14T20:38:52.000Z | rggpyf | 2 | 2 | ADHD | More conscious of myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggpyf/more_conscious_of_myself/ |
worms_aredumb | I was diagnosed with ADHD-CT in early October, at 32 years old. My psychologist isn't providing me CBT since I'm not medicated (that's his justification) and it has been a real struggle to find someone taking new patients to address the medicine-aspect of ADHD. I was supposed to see someone about getting medicated last week, but of course I forgot that they send me some forms to fill out a month ago, so now my meeting with a psychiatrist is postponed for another month. My psychologist and I meet bimonthly, in part because he's been giving me a discount, as he relates to my situation (I'm a grad student, near the end of my PhD Studies, who has used up the allotted mental health services provided by my university---so I've been paying out of pocket to receive good, consistent service).
Things have been really frustrating, and I really need to fix myself. According to my mentor, I should be able to pick up a book in the mean time and not be a victim of circumstance. I keep delaying different aspects of my thesis. I have a timeline, but the past few objectives have slipped through my hands because I'm just entirely unmotivated, or I feel like I do everything wrong (imagine being told by your boss that an idea we had two weeks ago is no longer good, but then two weeks later is like 'you should entertain that idea again'). I feel like I'm in an impossible situation. It sucks because there are all of these deadlines, and I've been in a relatively unfair/stressful/unique situation in grad school, and all of my other mentors just feign empathy.
Does anyone feel like it takes forever to get help these days? Did anyone else get things managed at a point in time when it was "the last moment?" I've hinted to my boss that I only have so much money and there are only so many professionals in my area... it's like, what does he want me to do? Just wake up and be better?
Thanks for reading. | 2021-12-14T20:37:40.000Z | rggp09 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How long did it take you from getting diagnosed to receiving treatment? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggp09/how_long_did_it_take_you_from_getting_diagnosed/ |
_Gabish_ | [removed] | 2021-12-14T20:37:28.000Z | rggouv | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Some questions but mainly about trouble finding the right medications | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggouv/some_questions_but_mainly_about_trouble_finding/ |
Free_runner | Suffice to say i've had a whole heap of side effects including the hugely popular *crippling anxiety.* The anxiety *really* ramps up later in the day when the rest of the time release medication hits my system. The first two hours of the day are pretty good but that's nowhere near worth the rest of the frankly unbearable effects of this medication on me.
I feel like they've used a wrecking ball when all that was required was a gentle nudge.
I'm not taking anymore of this stuff and i've informed my doctor about that. I wonder what's in store next? | 2021-12-14T20:35:52.000Z | rggnnn | 12 | 2 | ADHD | My first 3 days on Concerta XL 18mg and i've already had enough. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggnnn/my_first_3_days_on_concerta_xl_18mg_and_ive/ |
Deathless729 | Often I just live pretty normally and have more energy and get a bit tired in the evening. But way more often that it should I am groggy and feel weak all day, even with medication. Then when evening hits I get an insane amount of energy, can stay up all night, usually really screws up my sleep schedule because of this and just procrastinating going to sleep. Such struggles 🙃😴
Does anyone feel the exact same? I imagine many do 😅 | 2021-12-14T20:35:16.000Z | rggn5f | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Energy on day vs night | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggn5f/energy_on_day_vs_night/ |
[deleted] | I have irrational responses to upsetting situations. Usually when I should be at 2, I’m at a 200. Usually when I’m upset I can’t get my thoughts together to explain my feelings and I’ll either hurt myself (usually punch myself in the face/head) or cry. There have been some instances where I’ve actually used a weapon against myself but all of the SH behavior is impulsive. I’m upset, it’s too much, I hurt myself. I’m wondering if this is consistent with ADHD or if I’m just out of my mind. I have other instances where I feel the need to hit myself because I just feel like I have to. I equate the feeling inside of me to when little kids have the “wiggles” and you have to shake the get the “wiggles” out? Yeah I always have the “wiggles”
I would put a tl;dr but then I have to summarize and I suck at that. | 2021-12-14T20:29:19.000Z | rggibu | 7 | 2 | ADHD | What does Emotional Dysregulation in ADHD look like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggibu/what_does_emotional_dysregulation_in_adhd_look/ |
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remifi | [removed] | 2021-12-14T20:25:00.000Z | rggeyh | 15 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse metabolizes into dextroamphetamine. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rggeyh/vyvanse_metabolizes_into_dextroamphetamine/ |
LordDerptCat123 | Obviously everyone is different. Maybe it’s just me, maybe it’s some ADHDers, maybe it’s all of us, but this really helped me so I thought I’d share it
I got accepted into advanced maths and chem next year, both are content heavy topics for the HSC in Australia. I have been paying 0 attention in maths and flunked the last 4 tests
I’ve found Khan Academy has helped me *so much* in getting the motivation to study and practice my maths | 2021-12-14T20:18:40.000Z | rgg9vx | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Khan Academy’s gamified point system is great for my ADHD brain | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg9vx/khan_academys_gamified_point_system_is_great_for/ |
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idkvitrain | [removed] | 2021-12-14T20:12:47.000Z | rgg58s | 2 | 1 | ADHD | i think cause of my problems is rsd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg58s/i_think_cause_of_my_problems_is_rsd/ |
AQBBBBBBB | Hi everyone! So I've been taking 27 mg of Concerta since October and recently went up to 36 mg. I find it lasts in a noticeable way for maybe 4 fours. Ideally, I would like medication coverage during my 9-5 day job and also for my evening illustration work of about 2-3 hours a night, and then I also like to do eight hours of illustration or so both or at least one weekend day. This schedule is a constant balancing act and it's challenging to figure out ADHD meds coverage. I CAN function at my day job without the med, so I don't need perfect coverage for all eight hours, but some meds support definitely helps. What do y'all recommend, based on experience? I see that Vyvanse is said to offer long-lasting coverage; thoughts? And do people find that boosters taken in the evening can be harmonious with bedtime, say, three hours later?
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And, for what it's worth, I would like to keep my dosages as low as possible and balance the need for meds with breaks as necessary to guard against tolerance and to encourage myself to, you know, rest and relax sometimes. Tips for that? | 2021-12-14T20:12:27.000Z | rgg4zg | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Medication Thoughts / Schedule Issues... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg4zg/medication_thoughts_schedule_issues/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T20:12:22.000Z | rgg4wt | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Feeling lost and invalidated. Struggles of getting diagnosed in France as a foreigner. Depression, anxiety and maybe ADHD-I? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg4wt/feeling_lost_and_invalidated_struggles_of_getting/ |
mileychilliheatwave | i was just chilling with my cat and burst out crying. she has been with me for so long. in that time i honestly feel like i have accomplished nothing in my life. i had so many goals and plans and i’ve only just turned 20 so i know i’m still young and have time but seeing everyone around me start achieving things just sucks. i’ve had to drop out of college twice now and i absolutely hate my job it’s so exhausting and i get paid dirt. i have applied for other jobs but no employers are getting back to me i feel like such a waste of human being. i do not have a diagnosis but have saved up just enough to go private so i hope to have my assessment in the next couple months, although i have been meaning to send forms back to them for about 2 months now but my job is so draining that i just can’t find the energy to do it on my days off i just feel trapped in this vicious cycle. i just see the world going by and the longer it goes by i just feel like i’m drowning and when i feel like this i just feel so hopeless. though most of the time i am thinking positively and tying to work towards the best things for me. it’s just hard when i get myself into these spirals of hopelessness. i don’t really know what i want to get out of this post but yeah i just needed to vent | 2021-12-14T20:10:56.000Z | rgg3qt | 4 | 2 | ADHD | having a crisis about life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg3qt/having_a_crisis_about_life/ |
fairydommother | I have a few hobbies. Trying to cycle through them instead of leaving them abandoned. I just recently picked up crochet again and while I enjoy it I’m having a hard time justifying the time and money that gets spent on it.
Logically I know that fin it brings me joy that is enough, but emotionally I feel if I can’t make money off it or if it takes up space then it’s useless and a waste.
My yarn takes up a ton of space when I have it out for starters, but the things I make also take up space. I have trouble making things because I just think “what am I going to do with this when I’m done? Am I actually going to wear this sweater even if I comes out right? Where am I going to put these stupid stuffed animals?”
So I get discouraged. Nobody in my life has a want or need for my creations, it’s just more Stuff that takes up valuable Space.
Is there any way to get over this mindset? I really want to make some cute stuff but every time I pick it up I just think “this is pointless…” | 2021-12-14T20:10:50.000Z | rgg3nj | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Trying to enjoy “useless” hobbies | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg3nj/trying_to_enjoy_useless_hobbies/ |
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