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ashamed_311 | Do some people just not have medication that treats their condition? I hear and read the life-altering medication stories and people always recommend just sticking with it past 6 weeks. But over 4 years, I have tried over 5 antidepressants, 2 stimulants, and an antipsychotic. All have made me feel either miserable or marginally better at the cost of few annoying side effects. It has made me doubt my diagnosis of ADHD and depression, since, if it is a chemical imbalance then why don't the "standard" medications "fix me". It has made me feel like I am just a lazy excuse and don't really have ADHD
For over a year I have been on 30mg vyvanse/300 mg welbutrin and I still suffer lethargy and brain fog all morning and afternoon. My working memory and thoughts are still a mess. I am beginning to give up. I have forgotten what I felt like before meds. | 2021-10-11T04:03:08.000Z | q5nrfk | 11 | 2 | ADHD | Too Afraid To Ask | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5nrfk/too_afraid_to_ask/ |
Luke12001 | Does anyone else feel like they’re really good at friendships? Can get along with most people? Love being around those close to them? But lately I’ve noticed (19M) that every romantic relationship I’ve had I just become bored and lazy. As I get older I realize it isn’t fair to the older person at all, I’ve also been on the receiving end of this and it hurts so bad. I’m experiencing it again. I don’t know, I would just love to hear some personal anecdotes. | 2021-10-11T04:01:14.000Z | q5nqe4 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Friendships vs Romantic Relationships | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5nqe4/friendships_vs_romantic_relationships/ |
ness303303 | I fired my therapist and hired a cleaning lady. Im hoping this will help me with my biggest problems. And It’s about the same price! I’ll let you know how it goes!
I’m excited to see if this helps and I think it will. I have to pick up all clutter before sho comes
(2x month) this will also help keep me organized. Has anyone else done this? | 2021-10-11T04:00:23.000Z | q5npwq | 1 | 6 | ADHD | Switching it up! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5npwq/switching_it_up/ |
Nav_2055 | I’m 26 and have been on Adderall for a couple of years. I’ve been having sex (or tried to at least) much more recently. I’ve noticed that when I’m on Adderall that it’s more difficult for me to obtain or keep an erection.
I live a pretty healthy lifestyle. I get 7-9 hours of sleep at night, eat a decent diet, and workout 3-5 a week. I’m at a healthy weight. I also use L-Citrulline to help. Even so, I still have this issue.
I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow, and I’d like to discuss this with him. Optimally I would like a prescription for Viagra or Cialis.
Adderall works well for me. My worry is that if I mention it, he may try switching my ADHD medication instead of trying ED medication. This is not a route I want to go on.
I’m wondering if anyone has had this ED issue with Adderall? If you discussed it with your doctor, was he/she open to prescribing ED medication? | 2021-10-11T03:59:23.000Z | q5np1a | 11 | 6 | ADHD | Adderall and Erectile Dysfunction | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5np1a/adderall_and_erectile_dysfunction/ |
ness303303 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:52:39.000Z | q5nle0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switching it up | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5nle0/switching_it_up/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-11T03:44:59.000Z | q5nh3o | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Do genetics play a role in how effective medications are. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5nh3o/do_genetics_play_a_role_in_how_effective/ |
soulsearcher131999 | I have recently been diagnosed and medicated for adhd but I feel like some of my symptoms are not related solely to the adhd. I know most people with adhd have comorbid psychiatric disorders but I was wondering if anyone had any personal experience with also being diagnosed with something like borderline personality disorder or cyclothymia. I know there is a lot of overlap and grey area so misdiagnosis and things can happen but did it even help getting the other diagnosis? Also I am having a bit of trouble accurately remembering how I thought and behaved prior to medication and earlier in life (I’m early 20s now), I want to provide the right information to my psychiatrist and fear that looking into other mental disorders might make my input biased. Safe to say I am fairly confused.
Thanks for any replies, let me know your experiences! | 2021-10-11T03:37:20.000Z | q5ncun | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone also been diagnosed with a personality disorder or cyclothymia? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ncun/anyone_also_been_diagnosed_with_a_personality/ |
Interesting_Fish_685 | I just started my meds (generic adderall) 2 weeks ago, I don’t really think I’ve seen much of a difference. Is it too soon to tell? But then again I’m not really sure what I’m supposed to be looking for. How is it supposed to make you feel? I’m afraid to up my dosage if I don’t need it either.
I used to be on meds about 8 years ago but I stopped taking them because I felt like it wasn’t helping at all. | 2021-10-11T03:36:05.000Z | q5nc3p | 6 | 0 | ADHD | How am I supposed to feel after taking my meds? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5nc3p/how_am_i_supposed_to_feel_after_taking_my_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:32:45.000Z | q5na1t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How am I supposed to be feeling after starting meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5na1t/how_am_i_supposed_to_be_feeling_after_starting/ |
Inevitable_Junket525 | Hi everyone!!! I have experienced something that concerns me quite a lot. I am an incredibly emotional person, in the sense that I feel very deeply for others and about situations. I cry, at just about anything. Whether I’m happy or sad. I’m grateful for life.
Since I have been Medicated, it is close to impossible to cry it seems. This emotion cannot get triggered whatsoever. It makes me really annoyed, disappointed, and sad (ironically.) That is one of the things I like the most about me, and makes me special. I still feel the depth of empathy experienced that would take place while crying, just without the water works. I almost want to avoid Meds just so I can cry!!😫🤣😭🙌 And experience this beautiful human trait of release. Like, what the heck do you all do?
Thank you in advance. | 2021-10-11T03:22:56.000Z | q5n487 | 20 | 18 | ADHD | Adderall XR 15mg can you cry? Or is it just me? | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5n487/adderall_xr_15mg_can_you_cry_or_is_it_just_me/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-11T03:14:35.000Z | q5mzg9 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Im in a pickle | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mzg9/im_in_a_pickle/ |
PsychologicalRise985 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:10:25.000Z | q5mx65 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | how old were you when you figured out you had ADHD/got diagnosed with it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mx65/how_old_were_you_when_you_figured_out_you_had/ |
838433 | I saw a post the other day about the ADHD tax and just wanted to share what I did today.
I'm rearranging my living room and got a new bookshelf that came in a very large box so it was strapped to the roof rails on my car. Well in the 5-10 minute drive home I forgot it was up there and then tried to pull into the garage like normal but crashed the shelf into the opening garage door. It dented the shit out of it but mostly I felt like an idiot for forgetting the shelf was there. Now I just want to get it fixed and not have to tell my family about the stupid thing I did. They'd probably just find it funny but still.
I'm new to this sub and only recently learned about ADHD. I started a new job a couple months ago and as soon as I'm eligible for insurance I am planning to try and get a diagnosis/ get help. But so this happening is just a big reminder that wow sometimes I don't have it as together as I'd like to think I do. | 2021-10-11T03:09:12.000Z | q5mwgv | 5 | 20 | ADHD | The ADHD Tax | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mwgv/the_adhd_tax/ |
springbokchoy | For example, anxiety may dampen the impulse towards riskier behaviors? Or having OCD towards mess makes you obsessively clean or put away things? Or being overtly anxious about losing things makes you extra conscious of where you leave stuff? Or being competitive provides you with the motivation to focus and do stuff? | 2021-10-11T03:07:19.000Z | q5mve2 | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Can people share their experiences of when other traits have helped lessen the impact of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mve2/can_people_share_their_experiences_of_when_other/ |
Kyshawn_Lol | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:06:27.000Z | q5muus | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you feel your learning process is? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5muus/how_do_you_feel_your_learning_process_is/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:03:39.000Z | q5mt8c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have the experience where other traits have helped lessen the impact of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mt8c/does_anyone_have_the_experience_where_other/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T03:02:14.000Z | q5msev | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does movie, TV show, or video game soundtracks help anyone else concentrate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5msev/does_movie_tv_show_or_video_game_soundtracks_help/ |
skwbw | I'm 19 years old and just moved out from my parents' place this year. My parents keep asking me when I'm going to get a license and a car. But the thing is - I'm not sure if I want to.
I'm afraid that I'm going to be a danger on the road. Even with meds, I can't hold my thoughts or concentrate properly when doing monotonous things. They mostly help me with doing schoolwork and chores. If I'm going to get blurred vision and zone out every few seconds I can't feel comfortable getting behind the wheel. I honestly don't even need a car right now as all the places I need to get to are close by.
People with ADHD and a license, care to share your experiences? Is driving hard for you? Or if you feel the same as me have you found any ways to help focus? | 2021-10-11T02:59:20.000Z | q5mqir | 18 | 19 | ADHD | I am scared of being a danger to others and myself when driving | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mqir/i_am_scared_of_being_a_danger_to_others_and/ |
ExCel451 | How do I, with severe ADHD(and possibly Asperger's), find someone? I have serious problems with socialization and everything. Tinder is not going to work out for me because I'm too ugly (the same goes for every other app). Real life I don't have many friends , and my only best friend is also pretty introverted. What should I do in this scenario? | 2021-10-11T02:59:17.000Z | q5mqhu | 7 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and dating. | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mqhu/adhd_and_dating/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:57:55.000Z | q5mpqg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have the experience where other conditions have helped lessen the impact of ADHD traits? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mpqg/does_anyone_have_the_experience_where_other/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:57:22.000Z | q5mpfy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Concussions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mpfy/adhd_and_concussions/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:51:57.000Z | q5mmfk | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Is it safe to mix Strattera with cannabis or psychedelics? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mmfk/is_it_safe_to_mix_strattera_with_cannabis_or/ |
rushfoward | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:48:12.000Z | q5mk9y | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Dex no longer working | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mk9y/dex_no_longer_working/ |
bvbbleteabunny | Apologies if this doesn’t belong here but November is rolling around and I’m looking for a new health insurance that is better in the mental health department. As much as I love having Kaiser for my physical health conditions, I’ve been left feeling very disappointed with my experience. Therapy sessions once a month or two, waiting 7 months to even see a psych, and being completely dismissed for an adhd diagnosis. And not to mention being denied medication for the diagnoses they did give me and only being suggested group therapy for absolutely everything.
Does anyone here have a really good insurance that’s very pro mental health? Especially when it comes to adhd and trying to get a diagnosis and treatment albeit therapy or medication?
I feel like I’m at such a loss and can’t find a whole lot of information.
I’m in CA but I might be moving states in the next 6 months | 2021-10-11T02:43:22.000Z | q5mhio | 16 | 15 | ADHD | Best insurance for mental health/adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mhio/best_insurance_for_mental_healthadhd/ |
False_Tangerine_7815 | I haven’t been diagnosed but I wanna get checked out or screened or whatever tf they call it because after observing myself I do notice bad habits and tendencies linked with ADHD. I know it could be a million other things or nothing at all but this is the only thing I can really link it with. Annnnyway to the actual post
I play with my hair 24/7. I’m currently typing this post with one hand because the other one is messing why my braids. I can’t pin point when it started or why but all I know is it probably started in like 3rd ish maybe lower grade. When I was younger (I say this like I’m grown, still in 8th grade) I remember my grandma putting by hair in a bun to go to church and begging me not to mess it up or pull out strands. I somehow managed that by doing god knows what. My main way when my hair isn’t in braids is to just pull a piece out in the front. And I must say I did look very strange with pieces of hair pulled out but I have more strategic ways now. I will never forget awhile back a kid in my class asked why I messed with my hair and I just shrugged because I literally don’t know why.
This post is just kinda asking if people with adhd also fidget similar to how I do or if I’m just built different. | 2021-10-11T02:36:33.000Z | q5mdi3 | 13 | 4 | ADHD | Fidgeting with hair | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5mdi3/fidgeting_with_hair/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:31:25.000Z | q5maif | 1 | 0 | ADHD | i feel like i might have adhd | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5maif/i_feel_like_i_might_have_adhd/ |
pm_ur_hairy_balls | Holy crap, cannot believe how soothing these things are for hyperactivity. I've been able to watch some TV and such without even tapping or spinning in the chair etc. Very relaxing, do recommend. It's bizarre how much more I'm enjoying relaxed activities like that, simply by keeping one (or both) of my hands stimulated.
https://imgur.com/a/llylCny and look how pretty it is! | 2021-10-11T02:31:10.000Z | q5macm | 4 | 11 | ADHD | Got a colour-changing stress ball today. Best $5 I ever spent. | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5macm/got_a_colourchanging_stress_ball_today_best_5_i/ |
tbear326 | I was lucky to be diagnosed young, and have parents who didn't understand what I had or what I needed, but understood that I had different needs because of my ADHD.
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As such, I've had a lifetime to build and collect skills, tricks, and self-hacks to help myself through day to day life with ADHD.
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My son didn't fall far from the tree, he looks like me, he's built like me, and his brain works like mine - so I wasn't surprised to see him exhibiting ADHD symptoms in a similar way to me around a similar time in school.
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Even though we're similar, I know he'll have different needs, needs I can't predict. But I want to arm him with what I can, what I know and learn in the hopes that it gives him a leg up from where I started.
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I'm not just looking for study habits and focusing techniques, though those are important. We all know that symptoms are just 1/2 the ADHD experience, the other 1/2 are the social and emotional aspects. Relationships, friends, self image, emotional stability. So anything related to having or living with ADHD is welcome.
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Finally - as long or short as you want. One of my ADHD super powers is hyper-focusing when I read, so if you give me a wall of text I'll still read it. Thanks! | 2021-10-11T02:30:38.000Z | q5ma0p | 7 | 6 | ADHD | If you could go back for 24 hours, what would you teach your child self about ADHD, and how would you teach it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ma0p/if_you_could_go_back_for_24_hours_what_would_you/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:26:05.000Z | q5m7ch | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Got a colour-changing stress ball today. Best $5 I ever spent. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5m7ch/got_a_colourchanging_stress_ball_today_best_5_i/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:22:01.000Z | q5m51y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | At 31 I was finally listened to and diagnosed! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5m51y/at_31_i_was_finally_listened_to_and_diagnosed/ |
dumbass_sweatpants | This quarter I signed up for a 300 level comparative literature class at my college to fulfill one of my degree requirements. This was a huge mistake. Now i’m stuck reading a sci-fi novel from the 1800s that i’m not even slightly interested in. How do I get myself to actually read these books, let alone get myself to mentally process the words i’m reading and not just gloss over the pages?
Anybody have any methods or advice for reading things that you don’t want to read? | 2021-10-11T02:21:01.000Z | q5m4im | 28 | 39 | ADHD | How do I force myself to read something that I’m not interested in? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5m4im/how_do_i_force_myself_to_read_something_that_im/ |
aacreans | I am currently undiagnosed (19M) and I have noticed that I am able to hyperfocus on anything that is not school.
Cleaning the house? I can do it all in a couple hours with no problem.
Working at my tech internship? I will sometimes forget to take a lunch break ahah.
Building my startup? I’ve done it for 15+ hours at a time every weekend for the past couple months.
However with school, I have become severely disillusioned with it to the point where I will zone out of lecture in less than a minute and work on something related to my startup or side projects.
My ability to hyperfocus on these sorts of things has very much given me doubts of whether I should go seek out a diagnosis or if I am just not cut out for school.
I am currently taking Wellbutrin for anxiety but I don’t know whether or not that has contributed to helping any potential ADHD I have or not | 2021-10-11T02:16:46.000Z | q5m239 | 4 | 13 | ADHD | I am able to hyperfocus on anything except school? | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5m239/i_am_able_to_hyperfocus_on_anything_except_school/ |
dumbass_sweatpants | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:14:47.000Z | q5m0yh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you force yourself to read something you aren’t interested in? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5m0yh/how_do_you_force_yourself_to_read_something_you/ |
meatbabie | Adderall XR seems to be the thing I've been needing, but it just doesn't last as long as I would hope it would. I wake up around 8 am, and have classes until 5. It's usually a little while after classes end I do my homework, and the effect just isn't there. I've saw that some people use IR as a booster when the XR wears off, but is there any medical sites that support this? It would be nice to have some sources to rely on in case somebody asks about it. Thanks. | 2021-10-11T02:12:44.000Z | q5lzqs | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall IR as a booster for Adderall XR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lzqs/adderall_ir_as_a_booster_for_adderall_xr/ |
Parking-Court-6942 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:12:33.000Z | q5lzn3 | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Suggesting a med change to Doctor | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lzn3/suggesting_a_med_change_to_doctor/ |
meatbabie | [removed] | 2021-10-11T02:08:44.000Z | q5lxbv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall IR as a booster for XR | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lxbv/adderall_ir_as_a_booster_for_xr/ |
-Penny_Lane- | College student here who is currently trying to work on my midterms that are due this week! I am so insanely stressed out about everything that I literally cannot get any work done. My classes all require me to complete papers, which I already struggle with a lot due to my dysgraphia, and one of them is already past due. Even with my meds I feel insanely overwhelmed and I just don’t know what to do. Any tips or advice would be extremely helpful! | 2021-10-11T01:58:33.000Z | q5lr6y | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Stress Paralysis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lr6y/stress_paralysis/ |
rhymeswithkumquat | \*edited, because I felt like it was too spam-y and it was my first post here.
I'm super stressed about the job search for after college and I need help thinking about some ADHD-friendly jobs since I am unable to move back home. What did y'all end up doing once you were on your own? Any suggestions or advice? | 2021-10-11T01:58:08.000Z | q5lqz2 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Jobs post grad with ADHD | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lqz2/jobs_post_grad_with_adhd/ |
youngben | Is anyone else just continually run down because your brain never slows down? And because you’re always jumping from one thing to another? I’ve had health issues for years but I’m wondering how much of it ties into ADHD. I’m on Strattera at the moment and it feels like it’s just made it worse. I’m not looking for any medical advice, I’m just curious if anyone has had a similar experience! | 2021-10-11T01:55:08.000Z | q5lpc2 | 4 | 10 | ADHD | I’m so TIRED! | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lpc2/im_so_tired/ |
OdosAmorphousDick | I (19F) got diagnosed with ADHD about 3 years ago in my junior year of high school. I was diagnosed by my therapist, who was ADHD himself and had experience with ADHD in older individuals, who did some self assessment/testing. He then reccomended me to a psychiatrist who did some assessment of his own before prescribing me some meds. For the first year and a half everything was great. I was medicated, learning to cope, etc. Then the pandemic hit. My psychiatrist became incredibly difficult to get in contact with. I was often communicating solely with his secretaries, the telehealth appointments were rescheduled or even forgotten. His connection was terrible and appointments took 3-4x as a long. Eventually I ended up losing contact with him because it was too much trouble to make appointments, especially given I had recently started college. I stopped taking meds regularly, rationing out the rest of my supply for tests or papers.
My mom recently switched jobs and my family is about to have insurance again so I wanted to take this opportunity to start trying to get my ADHD under control again. Unfortunately I don't know where to start. I'm worried that since I'm a fairly successful college student psychiatrists will turn me away as a drug seeker. Or since I present as a girl (trans but I don't pass and haven't legally/medically transitioned so in medical contexts I just let them assume) they'll just tell me that it's anxiety/depression- which I do struggle with but my og therapist+psychiatrist knew that and controlled for during my og diagnosis- and ignore the actual issue.
I was already wanting to get into therapy to find ways to cope even unmedicated so I was thinking about finding a therapist who specializes in ADHD then try to get a psychiatrist recommendation from there. Hopefully, that way I'm less likely to get dismissed as a drug seeker. While I'm unsure about getting documentation, given that I was originally reccomended by my therapist and don't want to deal with my old psychiatrist, I do have an old Adderall bottle with my legal name on it. Would that help me seem more legitimate? How do I head off any assumptions that it's only anxiety/depression? Any other tips on getting remedicated after taking a break? | 2021-10-11T01:53:04.000Z | q5lo4j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting Re-Medicated | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lo4j/getting_remedicated/ |
camsimmy | [removed] | 2021-10-11T01:43:50.000Z | q5lj24 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’ve always had adhd but it seems its gotten worse , feels like I misunderstanding people a lot more / losing focus a lot easier. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lj24/ive_always_had_adhd_but_it_seems_its_gotten_worse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-11T01:40:30.000Z | q5lh81 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall IR 10 works but only when drinking enough water to get it down. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lh81/adderall_ir_10_works_but_only_when_drinking/ |
ihatereddit2434 | I find myself being able to watch foreign movies with captions really easily. I think this is because I rely so much on captions no matter what I watch. Like even if I’m watching something that’s in English, if the captions aren’t there I’m not able to understand things as easily. It’s like everything I watch is kind of in a foreign language. | 2021-10-11T01:37:18.000Z | q5lf5e | 202 | 1,611 | ADHD | Not able to watch anything without captions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lf5e/not_able_to_watch_anything_without_captions/ |
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BetterDirt14 | I feel like my coping skills get worse the more I age. I don’t remember anything, can’t keep hobbies at all, can’t clean my house, or even put away my laundry. I feel like it’s not fair to my girlfriend, and I feel like I just exhaust her with my constant switching of hobbies and conversations. I just feel like I’m constantly playing catch up with everyone else. I work in a very fast paced environment that requires me to multitask and I just. Can’t. Do. It. I feel shamed. Lazy. I don’t even know why I’m posting this, I suppose because I’ve never talked about my ADHD before or even shared stories with anyone similar. I just feel so alone. Does it ever get better? Do meds work for you? I’ve been untreated my whole life, as my parents think it’s “fake” and my dad is adamant on thinking I don’t have it, despite my diagnosis, because he has it too and “he would know.” I don’t know why I’m here, but telling other people who are just like me makes me feel better I guess. | 2021-10-11T01:33:13.000Z | q5lcj2 | 15 | 86 | ADHD | I feel like the world is running and I’m stuck in place. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lcj2/i_feel_like_the_world_is_running_and_im_stuck_in/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-11T01:31:06.000Z | q5lb96 | 8 | 11 | ADHD | I told my mum that I have ADHD and she thinks its a normal thing and that a lot (as in the majority) of people have it. | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5lb96/i_told_my_mum_that_i_have_adhd_and_she_thinks_its/ |
MMA_Ando | I want to know how lazy I really am. I’m sure we’ve all been told that we’re lazy. However I want to know if I can reference how I am on medication as a rebuttal for being called lazy. So I guess my question is does medication make you marginally more productive then having a neurotypical brain? Knowing this would help me to explain to my dad just how severe adhd is so he stops calling me lazy. | 2021-10-11T01:28:11.000Z | q5l9n2 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Does working really hard on medication mean that your a hard worker or is it just the medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5l9n2/does_working_really_hard_on_medication_mean_that/ |
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SmileOnTheOutside00 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T01:26:59.000Z | q5l90p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I finally did something! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5l90p/i_finally_did_something/ |
roykingtree | I'm writing this after purchasing a Udemy course on 3d modeling because I had this intense interest to get into game design. I'm depressed because I know there's no point in even investing my time into this because I know that I will drop it in like 2 weeks (my interests last around 2 weeks to 1.5 months). The only time I could stick to things was when I took Vyvanse in college, but getting off of vyvanse essentially ruined my life, so I don't want to go back on it. There's no real point to this post, but just wanted to see how other people live with this. | 2021-10-11T01:23:44.000Z | q5l75e | 29 | 96 | ADHD | Depressed that I cant stick with a hobby/passion | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5l75e/depressed_that_i_cant_stick_with_a_hobbypassion/ |
JackfruitOk5447 | So my son's doctor just said she wants to have him off all ADHD medication once he reaches adolescence and my thoughts are what? And why? I'm not a doctor, but I didn't think his ADHD would 'resolve' once he reaches adolescence. In fact, from what I've read, it will be a challenging time socially and academically and I cannot imagine why that would be a good time to stop medication that is clearly benefitting him. Is this common in treatment? I thought ADHD brains didn't fully develop untill around 25. Shouldn't we wait till about then to try managing without medication? This kind of came out of left field for me and I'm confused. | 2021-10-11T01:22:56.000Z | q5l6ob | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Stopping medication in adolescence? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5l6ob/stopping_medication_in_adolescence/ |
FaithInStrangers94 | I’ve only been taking Ritalin for a week after taking various amphetamines for about 10 years.
Ritalin feels more natural ( perhaps due to the fact it’s a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor rather than an agonist). It’s less energy producing but allows me to focus in a more subtle way. It doesn’t effect my appetite or ability to pop wood - it feels like me on a rare occasion that I can focus naturally such as when there’s a massive deadline due the next day. The crash is very noticeable, it’s like you’re deflating, but it’s over within an hour or 2 and then you’re back to normal.
Amphetamine (adderall and dex) is more intense and gives me some euphoria but that can lead me to dancing around or revelling in the feeling of being amped up, then I’ll managed to settle down and focus for a while and feel a bit robotic before a crash that isn’t as physically intense but leaves you feeling uneasy for the rest of the day in my experience.
I’m very surprised to discover that methylphenidate actually seems to serve me better - it’s not as “fun” and like amphetamine it does make me feel a bit robotic, but it seems to deliver a very natural focus.
It’s a bit early to say conclusively, but just sharing my experience thus far
Does anyone else here prefer Ritalin? | 2021-10-11T01:18:29.000Z | q5l47q | 6 | 7 | ADHD | I can’t believe I’m saying this but I prefer Ritalin to adderall | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5l47q/i_cant_believe_im_saying_this_but_i_prefer/ |
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witchy_sophy | I have been taking clonidne for a few months now for my rejection sensitivity and emotional dysregulation, and I'm starting to feel as if it might be stopping working.
However, I'm unsure if that's actually the case, as I've been under quite some stress lately, and that might be the reason I've been all over the place emotionally.
Does anyone have any experience with clonidine stopping working after a while? Is that a thing that can happen? | 2021-10-11T01:10:30.000Z | q5kzpv | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Can clonidine stop working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5kzpv/can_clonidine_stop_working/ |
Some1getmeablanket | When I take my adderall (and even when I don’t but especially when I do) the idea of drinking water is *blecgh*. I hate it! Like I literally can’t stand the idea of it these days. I know I should drink water and I can’t bring myself to do it. It’s like the [gray krabby patty in that one Spongebob episode](https://images.app.goo.gl/6LAFR1YeKUMrkgM98) to me. I feel like I’ve tried almost everything to get myself to drink more water - which I probably haven’t, but it feels like I have!
Mio drops are gross. I can’t remember to mark off that I’ve drank water in my food tracking app. When I used apps that reminded me I would always just silence the notifications. Somebody HELP before my kidneys turn on me. Thank you!! | 2021-10-11T01:03:50.000Z | q5kvtf | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Someone tell me how to drink more water | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5kvtf/someone_tell_me_how_to_drink_more_water/ |
Yakkaman | My lovely wife and I take turns doing the dishes. Once one of us empties the sink/loads the dishwasher it is then the other person's turn and we can fulfill our turn whenever we want knowing that it will just get worse as time goes by. Well naturally it is my turn and I have procrastinated it enough that it is stressing her out a bit. So I finally got myself off the couch to throw away some cheerios I saw in the carpet which led to cleaning up dinner and hoping that the momentum would lead to at least starting the dishes.
Then it happened... "Hey, WHEN you do the dishes CAN YOU MAKE SURE TO also wipe off the counter?" [Emphasized only because of the post's title. Not how she actually said it.]
Well I'm back on the couch again. Momentum nipped in the bud because of an added 1-2 minutes of responsibility.
After I post I'm going to push myself to finish it before I read any replies.
Help keep me accountable! I need my win for the day.
EDIT: One Hour Later... Musical Encouragement: "Five for Fighting" and "Owl City", Dishes done, counter wiped, 1 fly dead (wounded another. Still hunting for it), garbage taken out, remembered I left my meds in wifey's car (also found in car: my wallet.. and my keys..), prevented overnight ant infestation (aka swept floor), and tucked kids in bed, AND remembered to drink a glass of water.
Time to actually relax instead of that stressed version of "relaxing". Thanks everyone! | 2021-10-11T01:01:41.000Z | q5kule | 5 | 4 | ADHD | "Can you make sure to..." | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5kule/can_you_make_sure_to/ |
rachelcorinne | I just started Adderall XR yesterday. I’m on 20mg twice a day (is that a lot?). I was only recently diagnosed with inattentive type ADHD, so I’ve never taken any stimulants before today.
I also have a history of migraines, and am prescribed Ajovy, Maxalt, and Nurtec.
I knew headaches could be a side effect, but in my mind, I was like, “Oh, big deal. I get migraines all the time. They’re probably just minor headaches that people who don’t get migraines think are terrible.” No. I woke up at 3am sweaty, nauseous, and with my head pounding. I felt hungover.
Luckily, I do have all those migraine meds, so now that I’ve taken them, I seem to be okay for the most part. I only get like 9 “emergency” migraine pills a month, though, so this cannot be my permanent solution.
Please tell me there’s something I can do to prevent this, or that it’s just my body adjusting and this will only happen for a week or so. Or that maybe if I only take one dose a day, it won’t happen??
I have a follow up with my doctor in 3 weeks, so I feel like it’s not going to be an accurate follow up if I don’t take it at least a few times a week. She told me I can basically take it when I want and skip days. Is that accurate?
But anyway, I have a huge project at work this week and cannot miss a single day, so I’m afraid of what will happen if I get a migraine that I can’t rid of.
This post is entirely too long, but I’m panicking. 😅 | 2021-10-11T01:00:26.000Z | q5ktu9 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall XR and History of Migraines | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ktu9/adderall_xr_and_history_of_migraines/ |
Albatross_n_BBQSauce | Yeah. That's it. I really pushed myself last week to do an english assignment. It was really grueling and boring, but to my surprise, I managed to finish it around three hours early!! ....And then I forgot to submit it. Two hours had passed in the due date, I'm so stupid. Now I have to revise it because my 'ideas needed to be more organized' and I don't know how to do that. I'm really disappointed in myself because now I feel like I want to procrastinate. I also have two due worksheets in math, and I've been watching multiple tutorials but.. I just can't fucking understand how the numbers just get like that?? Now I feel like a pile of useless shit because I can't do any of my assignments right and on time, and blaming it on ADHD just feels like I'm excusing myself to be lazy.. : ( | 2021-10-11T00:59:14.000Z | q5ksys | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I hate myself for not doing homework. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ksys/i_hate_myself_for_not_doing_homework/ |
Klutzy-Ad6713 | I have recently had some challenging and emotionally difficult situations. So it makes sense that I would feel some heartache and low energy. But it seems like I'm unable to bounce back up like I would before my adhd meds. Not sure if it's because these situations or events are just more difficult than the norm for me or if my meds are somehow keeping me down. I will definitely talk to my Dr. about this. I am curious though if this is something other people on adhd meds have experienced. If so does a short break get you back on track? | 2021-10-11T00:57:40.000Z | q5ks4p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When situations in life get me feeling low I haven't been bouncing back as easily. Have others experienced this while on adhd meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ks4p/when_situations_in_life_get_me_feeling_low_i/ |
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ADDCRICK | Edit: Thank you all for your advice. I think I'm gonna do it!!
I'm diagnosed with ADHD, but without hyperactivity. Normal memory, but lower working memory than the average person. For the rest of the test, I scored very high. Apparently top 5% of population, which came as a surprise, but ok, I'll take it.
Now I've been wanting to make my company for a while, but I guess the ADHD diagnosis scares me. I basically want to make a small tech service business, so the cost of entry and expenses are very low. I don't take meds. Is creating a business with ADHD a recipe for disaster? I don't want to get into it head first then change my mind because something new came up, since that's what we do.
Are any of you business owners? How's your experience? Any advice, warnings?
Anything is useful :) | 2021-10-11T00:43:21.000Z | q5kk0l | 9 | 5 | ADHD | I want to make a company. How do I know if it's the ADHD speaking? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5kk0l/i_want_to_make_a_company_how_do_i_know_if_its_the/ |
bonnielyz | I have bad history with university.
I first enrolled in 2016. I was unmedicated so things went downhill very fast. I didn't have the guts to quit and find something else to do with my life so I kept trying semester after semester. took classes for a couple weeks, couldn't keep up, stopped going.
eventually I stopped even trying so I just worked my part time job and lied to everyone around me about going to class. I was ashamed because I felt like a failure. I did this for about two years until I hit a breaking point. I quit everything and went into what turned out to be the darkest depression of my life, and it took me almost two years to get out.
I went to a psychiatrist/neurologist. she was adamant about getting me rediagnosed with adhd. I had been going untreated for five years at that point and didn't realize the damage it was doing. in my mind it was my fault.
she convinced me to see an occupational therapist who I'm seeing once a week to this day. eventually got back on meds. I learned to live with my adhd. In addition got diagnosed with major depression and bipolar disorder and went on meds to stabilize me further. I fought myself out of that shithole day after day and eventually felt ready to go back to university and start over, so I enrolled.
I was happy and confident, but right now I'm scared shitless. I'm terrified of failing again. my friends are so proud of me, as are my therapists and I don't want to disappoint them, but most importantly I don't want to disappoint myself again. I can't anticipate how my adhd will impair me and it makes me nervous, my mind is just racing with worries.
- what if it gets too difficult again?
- what if I can't keep up again?
- what if, on top of my adhd, I'm simply not smart enough?
have any of you been through this? how did you deal with it? how do you guys handle studying and academic pressure?
TL;DR: failed university because of adhd, got depressed, enrolled back after getting treatment, scared of failing again. open to any advice on dealing with academic pressure and starting over. | 2021-10-11T00:39:43.000Z | q5ki18 | 3 | 17 | ADHD | Tomorrow is my first day in class after years and I'm terrified | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ki18/tomorrow_is_my_first_day_in_class_after_years_and/ |
findingparanoia | The other three were fender benders but this is my worst car accident yet. I completely totaled my car this time (other car is okay). This is all within the last four or so years.
I was going 70 in the left lane when the car in front of me suddenly stopped and I couldn’t stop in time. I don’t know if they had reason for their sudden stop but I should’ve left enough space for me to break in time anyways.
I’ve been hysterically crying for the last half hour while the police officer tried to get my information. I don’t normally take my adhd medication on my leisurely days and I was headed home after a weekend of hiking.
This ADHD is a disease. I hate it so much. I’m costing my family and myself so much money by creating these avoidable fuck ups. I’m also endangering peoples lives just for being alive and behind the wheel. I’m really sick of being alive like this. I hate myself so much I can’t even describe it.
If someone could just validate my feelings, or share their experiences of being a complete fuck up with this disease, I’d really appreciate it. | 2021-10-11T00:39:35.000Z | q5khye | 16 | 16 | ADHD | Just got into my fourth at fault car accident | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5khye/just_got_into_my_fourth_at_fault_car_accident/ |
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Biglu714 | So I’m a 17 yr old (m) and I was diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year
I started treatment and found I could focus better and my mind was more in control. I still feel like it wasn’t the answer like something is missing.
Ive been looking into the comorbidity of autism and ADHD and Ive been stressing hard over whether I have autism or not. Growing up I always did feel kinda awkward and bad at making and keeping friends. In social situations I sometimes feel like I have to plan out what I do (but not all the time).
I feel like I understand social cues and emotions( but yet again I feel I might’ve gotten good at recognizing them) and I overthink eye contact hard. I do not have special interest, meltdowns, or a strict schedule. For some reason though my mind is convinced that ADHD is not the only thing there.
If anyone with diagnosed autism knows some tell tale symptoms or anything that could give me some closure it would be greatly appreciated. | 2021-10-11T00:25:06.000Z | q5k9ci | 4 | 18 | ADHD | Stress over figuring out autism vs ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5k9ci/stress_over_figuring_out_autism_vs_adhd/ |
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Southern_Border8911 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T00:19:39.000Z | q5k67i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How can I know if I have ADHD for sure? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5k67i/how_can_i_know_if_i_have_adhd_for_sure/ |
uniquealphabetical | I'm getting a new doctor but I'm curious as to if a doctor can change your meds of if they're reliant on a psychiatrist? I think it's the former?
I don't like the rollercoaster of instant release nor the side effects of methylphenidate (Ritalin) and am keen to try Vyvanse but my doctor doesn't seem to know what they are doing and will be calling my psych regarding switching. Is this normal? (Do doctors have to act on only what the psych said months ago? Do I have to wait months for my psych appointment before changing my meds?) | 2021-10-11T00:17:04.000Z | q5k4qz | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Question for the Australians; can doctors change your meds, or only a psychiatrist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5k4qz/question_for_the_australians_can_doctors_change/ |
youronlyhomie51 | Hi,
As I just started working, around a month ago, I’ve noticed that it is so difficult for me to work. I work at Walgreens and the minute I walk in, I’m tired and anxious and I can’t focus properly. I walk back and forth and I can barely concentrate. I’m stocking items and I can’t focus on it for more than a couple of minutes until I decide to head to the restroom or pretend to do something else. I’m not sure how to get through this because it’s painful walking into work, and it’s boring as fuck. What do I do? | 2021-10-11T00:16:03.000Z | q5k45t | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I can’t focus or be productive at work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5k45t/i_cant_focus_or_be_productive_at_work/ |
Key-Sink-9723 | [removed] | 2021-10-11T00:09:10.000Z | q5k07q | 11 | 4 | ADHD | How long should I wait to drink after I take an Adderall XR? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5k07q/how_long_should_i_wait_to_drink_after_i_take_an/ |
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Nugrun32 | Hello everyone! Seeking a bit of advice here. I have my first "Interview" appointment coming up for an ADHD assessment and am extremely nervous.
* I was diagnosed with social anxiety at 16 which has been a large barrier in seeking help. I feel like I have overcome that, as I don't experience any of the symptoms and can't relate to any of them any more. As well as work in extremely social jobs and have no problem being in the spotlight when I have a "script" of sorts. I still have trouble with conversations and social situations, but it feels like it's because I can't process things/generate responses quick enough.
* I've always suspected I had ADHD, but didn't know much about it. Members of my family have it, and things have always been a struggle for me (more than others it seems). Looking back I've always struggled with school, constantly forgetting or don't do simple daily tasks like brushing my teeth despite my best efforts, was extremely forgetful, was constantly in trouble as a kid, etc. But I had an extremely structured and supportive family to be my safety net, and they would remind me of important things or end up doing them for me when I inevitably put them off. And I continued living with them after high school.
* Concentration, Forgetfulness, organization, impulsiveness, Hyper-focus and executive dysfunction have always been big problems for me, but because of my family supporting me and not pursuing anything/managing too much it wasn't to debilitating and I got by day to day. After trying and failing to return to school, and discussing my problems with a girlfriend who has ADHD, she suggested I might have it.
* I went to discuss this with my primary care doctor He dismissed it as anxiety because I have problems processing things in conversation and generating responses, and I couldn't accurately describe/identify all of my symptoms or explain the problems they were causing me.
* Several years later, after dropping out several times and failing every time I try to move out on my own, I feel like my life is falling apart once again because of my symptoms and ruining relationships. I can't manage my life or function like a normal person. I again sought out my primary care doctor (different one) and he suggested it was anxiety as well. I tried several medications for it, and none of them have helped. He suggested I stop taking them altogether and get additional testing.
* After researching it more, I identify with almost everything I see related to ADHD, and feel as though I have almost all of the symptoms that cause me problems on a daily basis, and it explains and puts into words ways I've felt and things I do that I've never been able to describe.
After months of searching (and months before that just to get myself to start calling), I finally have my first appointment for an ADHD evaluation. I was told it was going to be an hour long interview and I am concerned with how it will go because of being dismissed in the past. I recognize that I have trouble describing/recognizing my symptoms when I'm put on the spot or asked questions about it, and unless I have them written out in front of me I wont touch on even half of what I want to say. So over the past month I've been taking notes in my phone any time I recognize a symptom, and the example of whatever I did that made me realize it. The problem is now I have 14 pages worth of notes, and I don't want to just read it off as I know he wants to ask questions and there won't be time for all of it.
What is the interview going to look like? How should I organize the notes/ what is most important to touch on? Should I just try my best to describe every problematic thing I can think of? Or should I organize them by symptom (concentration, restlessness, etc) and have bullet points of all the things I do? Should I only focus on the most problematic/debilitating symptoms, or should I cover everything I feel is related so they can get a greater understanding?
I know I'm probably overthinking it, I'm just worried about not saying everything that I feel or not accurately describing things. I'm afraid of not feeling heard and just being dismissed again and continuing to struggle so much with the most basic functions.
Thank you for reading! | 2021-10-11T00:08:03.000Z | q5jzk7 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD evaluation first interview what to expect (How to organize notes, want to make sure I feel heard) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jzk7/adhd_evaluation_first_interview_what_to_expect/ |
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jefferypac | [removed] | 2021-10-11T00:04:22.000Z | q5jxem | 15 | 12 | ADHD | Why is sex so important to my brain | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jxem/why_is_sex_so_important_to_my_brain/ |
overlastingdream | Hello I’m a 23 year old man(unmedicated), recently the internet, and everything else is draining my mental health. I’m starting to become sad for weeks due to people sending me threats, I started to get on a habit to troll on alts in a video game. I pretend to be okay in person, and the internet.. I’ve been lying in bed. I tried to keep my obsession and trolling on low radar. The internet is distracting me from my real self, and I think I’m losing touch to reality.. Should I take a break? | 2021-10-11T00:00:07.000Z | q5jull | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Should I take a break from the internet for a short while? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jull/should_i_take_a_break_from_the_internet_for_a/ |
linkolinx | Hey everyone,
I wasn't sure about the flair. It feels like it should be seeking empathy in a way given the emotional nature of it, but I'm also pleasantly surprised with how it turned out and I want to share it with somebody.
So I've been struggling with a myriad of things over the last couple months, and now something is going on in my life relating to a previous relationship and it's been so thoroughly demoralizing that I'm honestly feeling as low as I've ever been.
I listen to a lot of music so sometimes my mind will wander into a melody I've heard, and sometimes without actively thinking about it, I'll write lyrics in my head. Usually a line or two, nothing crazy.
This time my mind was racing so much with negative thoughts that I thought I'd write the lyrics down in the hopes that I could keep myself busy with something other than the things I don't want to think about.
What happened is, I found myself writing a song.
I've never written a song before, so this was pretty cool!
I was surprised at how easily it came to me as I was writing.
I'm not sure if could do it again, but it's cool that I did it once at least!
Anyway here it is. Doesn't have a name or anything. Took about an hour
Idk, hopefully it resonates with someone
Just a heads up, it's formatted weird on mobile, sorry!
My will is trembling,
the darkness consumes me,
I feel like I'm drowning
and I cannot stay afloat
Arms waving-save me,
mind fogging,hazy
I ask for the blueprints
but I still can't build a boat
They tell me that they're here for me
They tell me that all I must do is ask
But they just can't see
That I'm just not up to the task
The tendrils of my mind are matted
The thoughts, they bury me
I see friends are passing by me
And I just can't compete
The layers of pain and pleasure
Locked together in my head
Sometimes I want to see the whole world
Sometimes i'd rather be dead
Reality haunts me
Fantasy taunts me
Escapism wants me
I don't know where I belong
Lala land seems nice
'Till it becomes your vice
The real world weighs me down
Why can't I just be strong?
I have all this potential
At least that's what they say
But it's all locked up inside me
So it doesn't matter anyway
The tendrils of my mind are matted
The thoughts, they bury me
I see friends are passing by me
And I just can't compete
The layers of pain and pleasure
Locked together in my head
Sometimes I want to see the whole world
Sometimes i'd honestly rather be dead
If only I could keep
Up with those who like me
Do they tolerate me,
Or is it just sympathy?
Diluting myself
For the sake of someone's health
Would it better
If I was capable of apathy?
So much love in my heart.
I can't keep it contained
It's trying to tear me apart.
Will ever be worth the pain?
The tendrils of my mind are matted
The thoughts, they bury me
I see friends are passing by me
And I just can't compete
The layers of pain and pleasure
Locked together in my head
Sometimes I want to see the whole world
Sometimes i'd honestly rather be dead
But I'm not ready to leave now
I'm still young and there's much to see
Though I don't have all the answers,
I've got to many questions to cease to be
Fuck ADHD | 2021-10-10T23:57:00.000Z | q5jst7 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I don't write anything, but I wrote a song | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jst7/i_dont_write_anything_but_i_wrote_a_song/ |
Jaysjc | Right I don’t know if anyone else struggles with this but basically I watch a lot of YouTube and tv, my problem is that a lot of it I end up watching twice because I wasn’t focusing the first time I watched it, on top of this when I’m supposed to be falling asleep every time I say oh I’ll watch this for a few minutes then I’ll go sleep then I look at the time and it’s already 1-2 am and I’m not even feeling tired yet and advice would be much appreciated | 2021-10-10T23:52:59.000Z | q5jqht | 3 | 7 | ADHD | Losing time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jqht/losing_time/ |
crustyrusty_ | So, the long story short is that I've been in therapy for a little over a year (this time), and I brought up ADHD about a month ago as a possible explanation for some long term issues I've had socially, scholastically, professionally, and personally. My therapist agreed that I likely have ADHD, and that meds could possibly provide some relief. I have been talking to someone who can prescribe, they agree with the diagnosis, and I'll likely be trying medication in a few days.
I am kind of struggling to feel good about going on meds because I don't like the idea of being beholden to medication to feel "better", and I can't seem to kick the feeling of somehow being broken. I might be even more scared of it working, because then I'd know for sure that things could have been so different. I guess I'm feeling weirdly emotional in a lot of contradictory ways, and part of me wishes that there wasn't an explanation for why life has been so difficult and out of reach for 35 years.
Anyway, I won't drone on about the problems of someone who has a relatively privileged life. I just wanted to say that the process of being diagnosed as an adult is both hard, and scary, and that if you're going through it, you're not alone. | 2021-10-10T23:50:49.000Z | q5jp8p | 7 | 2 | ADHD | I'm probably getting meds this week, and I'm conflicted. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jp8p/im_probably_getting_meds_this_week_and_im/ |
Inspector_Cannabis | [removed] | 2021-10-10T23:42:16.000Z | q5jk9j | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Recently diagnosed with adhd: how to cope with the neurotypical life?(cleaning, washing, sleeping, eating, having a job) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jk9j/recently_diagnosed_with_adhd_how_to_cope_with_the/ |
CurnanBarbarian | [removed] | 2021-10-10T23:32:30.000Z | q5je5q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What's the difference between therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy? What are the goals of each? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5je5q/whats_the_difference_between_therapy_and/ |
honeyfixit | I've had some bad experiences with trying to make supervisors or employers understand that some of the "bad" things I do are uncontrollable.
The last employer I had saw me taking my meds one day and ask what they were for so I, not wanting to be a snarky employee whonsays none of your business, told him. He acted like it wasn't real and that everybody else in the store had it too at some point (like it's a cold that's temporary). Later when he was yelling at me and making me seem like the worst employee ever he started blaming my medication (among other things). But at the same time I want to be up front and open with an employer so we can recognize and adapt to my adhd. Maybe that's my responsibility and not my employer's but still my ideal boss is someone who at least understands that I have a condition and that it's a constant struggle and I'm not just a lazy employee | 2021-10-10T23:31:34.000Z | q5jdm3 | 190 | 482 | ADHD | Should you tell an employer that you have ADHD? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jdm3/should_you_tell_an_employer_that_you_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-10T23:30:27.000Z | q5jcw6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you manage sudden onsets of uncontrollable emotions/anger or just how to remain calm in general? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jcw6/how_do_you_manage_sudden_onsets_of_uncontrollable/ |
zmercyxxx | Hi, friends! I was diagnosed w adhd earlier in the year. I’m 22/F. I’ve been on concerta 18-27mg I believe. It made me tired. Oddly enough. I’ve currently been taking Adderall 20mg ER.
So the question! For anyone who has found the right med and dosage. How could you tell it was right? For example, did you notice your thoughts align? Or your work/home life become easier? Just anything.
I also see a cognitive therapist weekly and we use neuro optimal and amp coil therapy to help calm my brain. (Is anyone else familiar w that?)
I’m just looking for some advice and perhaps a “it’s gets better!” Thanks y’all!! 🦋 | 2021-10-10T23:28:56.000Z | q5jbzm | 3 | 2 | ADHD | What should it feel like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jbzm/what_should_it_feel_like/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-10T23:26:16.000Z | q5jak5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Should I go back on adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5jak5/should_i_go_back_on_adderall/ |
tev97 | Am I the only one that does this? Doesn’t matter where I am or what i’m doing, gotta get my phone out and look it up.
Watching a movie? Gotta look up the whole cast mid-movie.
See someone wearing something I like? Gotta find it online so I can add it to the cart and not order it.
This is just a few of a thousand examples that happen throughout the day. Whatever it is that I need to know, I need to know it NOW. 95% of my screen time is doing this and it’s all useless information. | 2021-10-10T23:23:29.000Z | q5j8x6 | 116 | 628 | ADHD | I’m constantly researching useless stuff | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5j8x6/im_constantly_researching_useless_stuff/ |
ThrowawayTheHomo | They said they would start titration next August.
Ever since I've started going down the rabbit hole of my own mental wellbeing, learning and being assessed for ADHD, I've felt like I've understood myself better. Lurking around this community has been so validating and helpful.
The medical system, unfortunately, makes it a little bittersweet.
I know what's different about me, I know that medication would be the best option for me, but I won't get what I need for another year. I'm a student hoping to go to university -- by the time I'm medicated, I'll probably be retaking my qualifications.
I know I'm fortunate to know in my teenage years rather than in my forties or fifties, but I can't help but think if I'd have just been more curious 6 months earlier, if I'd have been medicated at the moment, would things have gone better for me?
I don't know, I'm writing this little rant at 00:20 where I am - it truly is a miracle if anyone finds anything that can be remotely considered 'meaning' in my little 'teenage angst-y' tirade above.
I'm just upset with myself and angry about how the one thing that everyone says helps them the most is out of my reach. At least for the next year. Which just so happens to be the year, where I would benefit most from it.
I don't know how I'm going to manage this. | 2021-10-10T23:23:08.000Z | q5j8qh | 6 | 2 | ADHD | I won't be medicated for another year at least | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5j8qh/i_wont_be_medicated_for_another_year_at_least/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-10T23:20:10.000Z | q5j6zu | 2 | 8 | ADHD | I’m really really tired and i hate my life | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5j6zu/im_really_really_tired_and_i_hate_my_life/ |
legend18 | I see these posts bidaily about people in their late 20’s or 30’s who went their entire life undiagnosed, I’m 19 turning 20 in a month and I can relate to what they say about school struggles, not having motivation to really do anything, not being able to focus on a task for more than a minute without my brain thinking about something else, Etc... I’m writing this because I would like some help knowing how you guys who went undiagnosed finally got diagnosed. I’m really lost, and have no clue where to start. Ive never told my doctors or anyone about it. | 2021-10-10T23:14:18.000Z | q5j3fh | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I suspect I have ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5j3fh/i_suspect_i_have_adhd/ |
sputniksbarcode | Just switched to ritalin la from concerta. First couple of days, felt a bit of a stomach upset but nothing major. Then it switched to full on intolerance symptoms - going to the bathroom 6-8 times a day, etc.
My question is - has any fellow intolerance peeps experienced something similar?
I don't consider myself particularly sensitive. I avoid pasta/bread but usually don't worry too much about sauces. I'm really surprised about how strong an effect 40mg is having. I never check medication cause it's never been an issue. | 2021-10-10T23:12:52.000Z | q5j2jp | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin LA and wheat intolerance | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5j2jp/ritalin_la_and_wheat_intolerance/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-10T23:07:43.000Z | q5izgi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ATTENTION LAW STUDENTS | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5izgi/attention_law_students/ |
Specialist_Bag | A couple of weeks ago I went and discussed with a medical advisor about my adhd symptoms, she told me it’s too early to diagnose me with adhd and recommended some anti anxiety pills. She also told me I’m trying to do too many things and consider reducing them drastically.
So far so good, maybe sometimes is better to give up on things:)
Stay healthy | 2021-10-10T23:03:54.000Z | q5ix3h | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Talked with a medical advisor, it’s not adhd | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ix3h/talked_with_a_medical_advisor_its_not_adhd/ |
Dave9878 | Hey guys, so I got myself in a bit of a financial bind, and need to put in extra work to get over this rut. I’m lacking the energy and have an extremely difficult time getting out of bed to get to work and fix this. I essentially procrastinate and say try again tomorrow. Any tips for getting out and tackling what I need to? | 2021-10-10T22:58:13.000Z | q5itc7 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Help with consistency | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5itc7/help_with_consistency/ |
ElFlach | [removed] | 2021-10-10T22:54:15.000Z | q5iqx4 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | What are the ADHD symptoms and frequent behaviors? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5iqx4/what_are_the_adhd_symptoms_and_frequent_behaviors/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-10T22:53:13.000Z | q5iqb3 | 5 | 4 | ADHD | How do you study a CAT5 foreign language? (Arabic, Chinese, Korean Japanese) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5iqb3/how_do_you_study_a_cat5_foreign_language_arabic/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-10T22:47:49.000Z | q5in04 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are the symptoms and frequent behavior of ADHD? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5in04/what_are_the_symptoms_and_frequent_behavior_of/ |
jefferypac | It really feels weird to say that. But even on 36mg Concerta, I am finding that my level of procrastination is elevated. I have to find motivation to get my work done and study. Even now, I'm wasting prime opportunity to study. What am I doing? Well, besides being in here, I spent time watching TV and thinking about studying.
I am always being suspicious. When my SO rejects my intimacy I take it extra personal and grow resentful. I'm just frustrated and my mind and I are at odds. | 2021-10-10T22:43:12.000Z | q5ik3t | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Procrastination/Anxiety on Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ik3t/procrastinationanxiety_on_concerta/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-10T22:29:27.000Z | q5ib3k | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Obsessed to apathetic? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5ib3k/obsessed_to_apathetic/ |
Jlh_x | Hey everyone,
I (27/f) recently got diagnosed with ADD.
In a way, it was very much a relief to find something that explained the struggles I have always had. Was also surprised because I had never really considered it as an explanation prior to my doctor screening me and explaining where the things I struggle with go hand in hand with ADD (vs being rooted in an anxiety issue as I'd always thought). This is all pretty new to me, and I'd love if anyone had some resources, tools or anything they suggest to help as I go forward with finally having somewhere to start with trying to take control of my life.
To my main question however, my doctor has me starting medication and we're running sort of a trial to see what's going to work best for me, along with therapy (which I will start once the referral *finally* goes through). He's started me on a stimulant first. I'm taking Ritalin at 20mg once a day to see how it works for me, how long it lasts, etc. I'm currently on day 2.
The medication has helped me focus immensely. I've been able to actually do the things I need to, and without having to fight and bargain with myself, like I was before (if I could convince myself to do whatever it was at all.) I'm not spacing out all the time, and my mind is mostly, dare I say, quiet when I need it to be. However, I've noticed it makes me very talkative. I've been able to focus and really engage in the conversation at hand which is awesome but I definitely feel like I'm talking more than I normally would.
I have a follow-up with my doctor in a few weeks, but thought it would be worth asking those who may have had prior experience with different medications. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you address it? Any suggestions? | 2021-10-10T22:29:00.000Z | q5iat7 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Started medication and it's making me very talkative, is this a normal side effect? How did you manage it if you dealt with it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q5iat7/started_medication_and_its_making_me_very/ |
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