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Icy_Cheesecake_6767 | Hello! I have been on adderall for about a month now. I started at 10mg XR which was terrible for me. I switched to 5mg IR twice a day which has been a world difference for me. I am very excited that the IR has been so great for me, but I feel like being on 15-20mg a day would be the best for me. I haven't taken more than 10mg a day, but i have taken them close together and that is when i felt my best. Since i am so new on adderall i do not know how to go about increasing my dose without straight up asking for it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-10-09T17:12:53.000Z | q4pjsu | 5 | 0 | ADHD | How to increase my dose? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4pjsu/how_to_increase_my_dose/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T17:09:59.000Z | q4phsg | 3 | 7 | ADHD | I don't understand this hypothetical "adult" I'm apparently failing to be. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4phsg/i_dont_understand_this_hypothetical_adult_im/ |
SnowbirdieInc | Pretty much what the title says. The mental health system in my country is absolute garbage and serves to traumatise you more than actually bother to help you. I literally had a therapist who wouldn’t call my OCD ‘OCD’, despite having an on paper diagnosis for it and displaying severe symptoms. When she assessed me for ADHD, she took my test and changed my answers because she thought I was exaggerating and was convinced that I was just looking for an excuse to get high. When the results came back marginally subclinical (because of course they did, when she literally took my test and changed my answers), she yielded and told me I had ‘mild’ adhd, but still wouldn’t get it written because she didn’t want to prescribe me meds.
Sorry, this is just a vent. I got a referral to an adult clinician from my GP a month ago, I’m just hoping to hear back soon. It’s just really frustrating knowing that I could have had access to the resources I needed by now if it wasn’t for my family denying the existence of mental health and the shitty therapist that was ascribed to me when I was 16 who kept pushing schematherapy for my OCD instead of treating me with ERP like she was supposed to. | 2021-10-09T17:08:34.000Z | q4pgrc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting a diagnosis is so frustrating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4pgrc/getting_a_diagnosis_is_so_frustrating/ |
Sleeping-Lessons | TLDR;
Poor spending and eating habits make me sad
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This has all kind of hit me a bit hard this week.
I got diagnosed a couple of months back, but im not blaming the ADHD for this, it's all my responsibility.
I've recently read that long term things are difficult for people with ADHD, and it's just made me think and be more aware of what I'm dealing with.
I want to get into better habits - I did it before, but change in working hours at the beginning of the year totally threw off any progress I made.
I'm spending too much money to be able to save anything and I just want to cry. It all adds up even when it's lots of little amounts.
I was doing so well and then I had a very rough day, and before I knew it I kinda did some retail therapy online and although it's not an amount that'll make me go bankrupt, it's enough that I feel like an idiot and I'll have to makeup for what I've spent next month.
But I've been doing this for months now. It's not like I'll balance it out. I can't keep doing this.
Exactly the same with trying to improve my diet/losing a bit of weight, but I just crave sugar way too much. I don't necessarily need to lose weight, but I don't feel comfy in my skin and i know things need to improve.
I always want (or feel like I need) chocolate and when we do have any, I have 0 self control or restraint and I'll just fucking eat it without really enjoying it.
I can be as rational as I want (waste of money, no health benefits ect), but it doesn't work. If we don't have anything in the house, I'll have an internal tantrum and make a very sweet tea or something - but it almost makes me miserable.
I'm currently doing a trial run of Xaggatin (generic concerta I think) and I was really hoping it would help me not want to eat as much. But I've had very little results from it but also no side effects from what I can tell.
I catch my reflection and I'm not happy with my image, and I think 'OK I'll feel better by saving money and eating a bit better', but I've thought that so much and I know I need to make better decisions, but in practice I'm like nahhhh that's for later me.
It's just exhausting. I really need to do better. I know I can but - as I'm sure lots of people can relate - it's been rough and remembering to do things to look after yourself in the long run is hard to keep in mind. | 2021-10-09T17:07:28.000Z | q4pfxz | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Sometimes I have 0 impulse control and I'm struggling to save money and lose weight. | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4pfxz/sometimes_i_have_0_impulse_control_and_im/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T17:04:16.000Z | q4pdog | 0 | 1 | ADHD | The Mindfulness Prescription by Zylowska + Philosophy of ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4pdog/the_mindfulness_prescription_by_zylowska/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:54:06.000Z | q4p62q | 6 | 1 | ADHD | I (accidentally) mixed Ritalin with caffeine and now Ritalin doesn’t work the same | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4p62q/i_accidentally_mixed_ritalin_with_caffeine_and/ |
RRunner316 | 40 year old male. Approximately 190ish lbs.
I’ve been on a combination of Vyvanse and Strattera for close to a year, upping the dosing until I really feel a change. At 40mgs of each daily, extended release, I felt like I was at an optimal level. But recently I kinda feel like I’ve plateaued. I never really got and sensation from the two, but I’ve been able to manage my life and work a lot better. But recently, I feel like I’m regressing a little into old bad habits - forgetting things, not retaining as much info, lethargy. I’m getting plenty of sleep, food, and hydration, so I can only guess that it’s a plateau.
Is this a thing? Can the body build tolerance to these medications? | 2021-10-09T16:53:30.000Z | q4p5nh | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Can you plateau on Vyvanse and Strattera? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4p5nh/can_you_plateau_on_vyvanse_and_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T16:48:14.000Z | q4p21u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Self-diagnosed ADHD adults, which symptoms did you notice first? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4p21u/selfdiagnosed_adhd_adults_which_symptoms_did_you/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T16:46:37.000Z | q4p0xh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Mindfulness Prescription by Zylowska | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4p0xh/mindfulness_prescription_by_zylowska/ |
kiwitoja | I feel like my ADHD has better and worse phases now it is in a bad phase that would repeat itself always when the circumstances are not optimal ( a lot of stress, little structure, or whatever). What is happening is that I am doing literally nothing since I do not know where to start. There are so many things I need to do or want to do that it gives me anxiety and I just watch youtube for hours. This kind of circle would break randomly at some point but I have 0 power over it. It makes me hate myself and I might spiral into depression. I literally live for tiny moments of peace of mind and flow. | 2021-10-09T16:45:22.000Z | q4p015 | 6 | 18 | ADHD | The spiral of nothingness. There are 1000 things I could do so I do nothing. | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4p015/the_spiral_of_nothingness_there_are_1000_things_i/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:41:37.000Z | q4oxg0 | 2 | 6 | ADHD | (17yr Male) Im seeking treatment for my ADHD (this coming Monday) but my dad is still on edge about it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oxg0/17yr_male_im_seeking_treatment_for_my_adhd_this/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:41:16.000Z | q4ox7y | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I can't focus during online classes for the life of me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ox7y/i_cant_focus_during_online_classes_for_the_life/ |
Most_Childhood_9603 |
I tried talking about it with my physician and he seemed unbothered about it. I am decent at school but mess up the simplest of stuff, for example: 'Completely forgetting to bring the homework at school", or just not remembering to scan my notes or not being able to focus on one assignment at a time. My teachers and parents, think I am just bluffing and tell me to be serious and focus. I am tired of people blaming me for everything. | 2021-10-09T16:37:30.000Z | q4oupz | 6 | 2 | ADHD | where do I go to get diagnosed? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oupz/where_do_i_go_to_get_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T16:31:01.000Z | q4oq3n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | (17yr Male) Im seeking treatment for my ADHD (this coming Monday) but my dad is still on edge about it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oq3n/17yr_male_im_seeking_treatment_for_my_adhd_this/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:30:38.000Z | q4optu | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Is it okay to identify with ADHD if I don’t have an official diagnosis? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4optu/is_it_okay_to_identify_with_adhd_if_i_dont_have/ |
Most_Childhood_9603 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T16:29:41.000Z | q4op4k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Where do you go to get diagnosed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4op4k/where_do_you_go_to_get_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:24:18.000Z | q4oldv | 2 | 0 | ADHD | New to ADHD Meds | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oldv/new_to_adhd_meds/ |
mexoxe3574 | I'm wondering if this is correct.
I believe I have ADHD. I feel unmotivated and can't stay at a single task for more than 5 minutes at a time. I pick up a guitar to learn a song, within 5 minutes I'm on another song having not learned the previous. This can be with any task and is just an example.
I also have a sound sensitivity to sudden or quiet noises. It makes me 'flinch' internally (Best way I describe). Loud noises are fine. However when I have caffeine or a stimulant this dampens. I get a massive mood boost, become productive and can concentrate easily and longer. Because of this I've started self medicating with nicotine vape and caffeine.
Now comes the OCD part. I have a bad perfectionism complex. And if I'm reading/listening/watching something and I get this startle I get a sudden rush of anxiety and want to re-experience it (re-read, re-watch, re-listen). Because I feel I didn't perfectly experience this, then it gets stuck in my head and I remember that moment I did something and it wasn't perfect and get anxiety from that.
(I know I'm crazy).
Anyway just wondering if anyone knows about this or has experienced it? | 2021-10-09T16:18:20.000Z | q4ohc2 | 6 | 9 | ADHD | ADHD Sound Sensitivity and OCD | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ohc2/adhd_sound_sensitivity_and_ocd/ |
thalassonomos | just got my diagnosis last week and started meds a few days ago and i feel such a drastic difference. it’s like night and day. all the things i ignored and let pile up are finally getting handled. i have no idea how i lived like that for so long.
i’m having a bit of a meltdown (well, not completely) this morning (no i haven’t taken my meds yet) thinking about the past. i’m 23 and graduated uni in 2019, so a bit over two years ago. i got my bachelor’s in neuroscience bc i excelled in biology and used to want to be a doctor, but i figured the stress would kill me. i did okay, wound up with a 3.3 gpa. but it was so hard. i was always hanging on by a thread and had a terrible time trying to take care of myself. i figured it was just depression, but ssris didn’t help. turns out i had undiagnosed adhd on top of undiagnosed celiac and gastroparesis. not to mention the concussion junior year and being involved in a criminal investigation (it wasn’t me but i had to work w the police regarding a case back home) and my friend unaliving himself, both of which happened within two months of starting school.
i know i should be gentle with myself because i did the best i could back then, but being medicated makes me frustrated for what could have been. how much i could’ve done. now i feel stuck playing catch-up with my life. i wanted to teach high school bio and have been working toward that bc i thought it was all i was capable of. now it’s like my on switch was flipped and i feel i can do so much more.
can anyone relate? | 2021-10-09T16:14:06.000Z | q4oelm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | recent dx and mourning re: the past | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oelm/recent_dx_and_mourning_re_the_past/ |
Alarming-Low-8076 | I'm a couple weeks on Adderall 10mg XR and it's definitely helping make my ADHD symptoms way more manageable while I still feel like me, just way less likely to get brain fog or restlessness (outwardly or inwardly)
It's still completely possible to procrastinate with it though. In fact, in some ways it's even easier because I can focus better on browsing reddit and other things as well (and sometimes it's nice to be able to some leisure activities while being able to focus more on it).
BUT, once I get on task, it's much easier to continue that task because that itch in my brain is much reduced/don't get foggy when trying to focus.
Therefore, **pomodoro timer** or some other similar timer, I've only been using 25 minutes on, I haven't tried timing my breaks yet
It's easier to get started on the correct task when I have a set amount of time and the timer clearly defines my start and end. Plus, sometimes I find I like the task and can actually keep going (unheard of before meds). **And it actually feels good to complete the task and/or timer!!**
I've tried pomodoro timer before meds as well and they did not work previously or very rarely did they work and then I was so exhausted by it. 25 minutes was way too long, even 10 minutes was too long, sometimes even 2 mins. It was so hard to push patch the itch for need of stimulation/fog in order to complete the timer. I still used them sometimes because it was still better than nothing though.
so yeah, I have years of using procrastination as a crutch so it's a habit now that I'm working on getting rid of and using timers has already been a huge help for me. I can tell now that my ADHD isn't because I procrastinate, but I procrastinated so much because I have ADHD.
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tldr; I still can procrastinate on meds especially after years of using it a crutch to avoid my ADHD symptoms, but now on meds, I can actually use timers to help me get started and actually complete a pomodoro timer AND it feels good to do so. I can finally see why others love these timers so much and why they show up all the time in the productivity subs. | 2021-10-09T16:14:03.000Z | q4oek9 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Started meds: I finally understand why others love the pomodoro timers | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oek9/started_meds_i_finally_understand_why_others_love/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T16:11:46.000Z | q4oczn | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Methylphenidate question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oczn/methylphenidate_question/ |
ashleyrose56 | I have more than +3000 text based screenshots on my phone of things I find interesting, articles, pieces of textbooks, even thoughtful comments of redditors. I have a lot of saved posts here too. I just always read it and then save it to revisit it later to go deeper into the subject. That of course never happens and I just accumulate clutter. I feel stressed by having so many things I want to read further only to get hooked watching cats on tiktok lol. What should I do? Just delete everything and forget it? | 2021-10-09T16:08:23.000Z | q4oan4 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I have thousands of screenshot and get stressed by "online clutter". Do you end up deleting it or organizing it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oan4/i_have_thousands_of_screenshot_and_get_stressed/ |
AlexisMarien | So even on my medication I can find it difficult to focus on the things I need to get done. I'll just focus more intently on something else. Recently, though, I've noticed that watching cleaning and organizing tiktoks helps me get started on chores. It's like they prime the dopamine pumps. Any similar tricks?? | 2021-10-09T16:07:53.000Z | q4oaak | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Using tiktoks to point my focus in the direction I want? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4oaak/using_tiktoks_to_point_my_focus_in_the_direction/ |
shazbots | I want to explain my background in regards to gaming, and the "issues" I have when playing a tactical shooter like CSGO or Valorant.
**Background**
* I am diagnosed with Anxiety-Based ADHD.
* **Anxiety Issues** \- I remember as a kid (before I knew I had ADHD, and I didn't take any medication), I had lots of anxiety playing games like CS 1.6, though it would bring me lots of pleasure doing well in the game. Often times, if I was the last person alive, I would kill myself, to alleviate the stress of having to try and "clutch" the game. (People would interpret that as griefing, but my anxiety was so high, I just didn't want to try.)
* **Current Medication** \- I am currently taking Adderall XR (I just switched from regular Adderall.) This significantly helps me with gameplay. (Though I believe regular Adderall helps me more.)
* **Me without Medication** \- Without any medication, I have a hard time staring at a computer monitor, especially playing games. I can "see things," but it's hard for me to focus on the crosshair, and aim at things. Like it would take me extra time to "visually process" an enemy on the screen. <- I don't know if there's a scientific explanation for this, or how it's related to my ADHD, but it just is.
* In addition to the previous statement, I find it easier to read information off of paper, rather than on a screen. (I.e. I would print out PDF files for classes, rather than trying to save money and read the info off a monitor.)
**Current FPS Gaming Problem (Valorant)**
* **Issues Focusing on Micro & Macro** \- I realized it's hard for me to focus on both the macro & micro things that are going on in the game. i.e. Either I am totally zoned in with aiming and having me hit shots, or if I have to look at the mini-map, and try to understand where the enemy is going, and rotating, I can't aim as well. I can't be 100% zoned-in with shooting accurately, while understanding what's going on. Basically I feel like I get tunnel vision, and I can't switch between the 2 modes easily.
* **Doing my Role as a Valorant Controller** \- When I play a character who has to "smoke the site" (i.e. Controller characters like Brimstone or Omen), I have a very hard time on defense, because I want to help the other bomb site, and smoke it if necessary. So I'm trying to focus on both micro and macro at the same time. And I tend to not shoot well, and defend my own site because of this. Additionally, I often take-up the role of In-Game-Leader (IGL), because nobody else will do it. I know that coordinating with my team, and telling them what to do often yields a better chance of winning. Most of the time, nobody else will do it, so I step up to do it. This often leads me to worry about multiple things, like what my teammates are doing, in addition to trying to focus on shooting what's in-front of me. I know this often degrades my own ability to play well.
* **Rare Instances of Playing Very Well** \- I have experienced times of euphoria, where I enter "flow state," and I am shooting like a "God". That has happened because of some environmental changes, such as upgrading to a lighter mouse, or using a new skin, where I can shoot very well. These "changes", has only helped me do well in short bursts (maybe a day or 2), before I've adapted to the changes, and I end up shooting poorly again. My guess is that the new "stimulation" of the environment changes somehow allows me to play better.
* **Knowing What Works for Me** \- When I played in an informal team setting; I did much better, because there was an In-Game-Leader (IGL), who was able to tell me where to go, and when to rotate. I didn't have to focus on the mini-map as much, and I felt much more free. I loved that sensation, and I wished I could always have an IGL who could guide me, and I could just obey orders, and focus on just aiming more.
I was wondering if anybody could relate to my experiences, and if they have any advice on how I could navigate my shortcomings to play better. | 2021-10-09T16:05:01.000Z | q4o8ex | 3 | 5 | ADHD | [Gaming Problem - FPS/Tactical Shooters] My Problems when Playing Valorant | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o8ex/gaming_problem_fpstactical_shooters_my_problems/ |
EpicGamerBoye | [My last post](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/puhw5m/my_mom_agreed_to_get_me_tested_for_adhd_on_the/)
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Unfortunately due to exams, I was not able to do yoga daily as I had to study. My mom has probably forgotten that "contract" by now, so bringing it up won't help my case.
Public board exams will start for me within a month, and we're already in the middle of the pre-board exams, so my parents would probably advise me to forget about that ADHD test for now and to just focus on my exams.
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(What should I flair this post as?) | 2021-10-09T16:04:10.000Z | q4o7tt | 7 | 4 | ADHD | Update on my last post where my mom told me she'd get me tested for ADHD if I did yoga and abstained from video games | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o7tt/update_on_my_last_post_where_my_mom_told_me_shed/ |
AlexisMarien | [removed] | 2021-10-09T16:03:33.000Z | q4o7ci | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Using clip apps like TikTok to get them excited for things like chores? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o7ci/using_clip_apps_like_tiktok_to_get_them_excited/ |
Willing-Row2336 | Day 2 on Adderall. I'm definitely noticing less anxiety and less of feeling overwhelmed by all the things. Previously, on a day like this one where it's rainy and I stayed up *way* too late playing a video game, I'd be super tired and unmotivated to do anything at all. Then I'd stress out about "wasting" the day and not getting anything done.
Luckily, I asked my hubby last evening (before the meds wore off - communication is actually better too) what our game plan was today. We planned to tackle housework tasks in the morning, then work on putting the laundry away and a puzzle project in the afternoon. This kind of thing would be *massively* stressful to me, but I'm really unbothered by it. I was working on laundry and hubby kept asking me questions and I *didn't* get frustrated with him *and* was able to continue with what I was just doing!
I'm noticing that processing steps in a task is a lot easier too, and I'm not getting distracted and overwhelmed by all the other stuff around me while I do that task. Also, I washed up dishes that were sitting by the sink on my own while waiting for the oven to pre-heat for lunch. For me to do that, considering the trauma and abuse that I went through as a kid with housework in general, is a huge step. The anxiety and stress are just... not there.
So so far, so good. Hopefully this trend of unbotheredness continues and I'm able to function like an actual adult more! | 2021-10-09T16:02:02.000Z | q4o6af | 1 | 6 | ADHD | Day 2 on Adderall XR 5mg (I finally started medication treatment after a 3 year battle! Whoo!) | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o6af/day_2_on_adderall_xr_5mg_i_finally_started/ |
AnOrangeBackpack | Hey all, I’m coming from 36 mg concerta because it only last about 4-5 hours. I’m now on 30 mg Vyvanse. This does last a few hours longer than concerta. Is this a relatively lower dose? Im not sure if I am feeling it like I am the concerta. What dose are you guys on? I know that vyvanse is stronger than concerta since it is an amphetamine and not methylphenidate.
Do I talk to my doctor about increasing my dosage in the appointment next month? I’m not experiencing any side effects like appetite loss or dry mouth which I am very lucky. | 2021-10-09T15:54:13.000Z | q4o0py | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Can anyone tell me their experiences from switching to vyvanse from concerta? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o0py/can_anyone_tell_me_their_experiences_from/ |
Bright-Owl-2812 | I never considered the possibility that I could have ADHD. My brother was suspected of having ADHD, but my parents never completed the testing process for him. It made sense that he had it, because he could never focus at school, was always blurting out random stuff during group discussions, and could never sit still. I never disrupted class like he did, so no one ever suspected that there might be something different about me.
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Fast forward to 2021, and I am working in a medical setting. I am incredibly stressed out because I am terrified of making a critical mistake due to carelessness. I am expected to learn my tasks on the job. I can never remember how to do anything. I constantly forget to do things that my coworkers ask me to do. After a few months of this, I was let go from my job.
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I was incredibly frustrated with myself. I tried my absolute hardest, yet I still crashed and burned. I decided to give up on that job and just try to get a regular minimum wage job at a store. I ended up watching a show on Netflix in my spare time. It had a character who was always forgetting stuff and was super disorganized. I really identified with some of the struggles she had. I eventually learned about a fan theory that she has ADHD. It inspired me to search up ADHD. I came across the official list of ADHD symptoms on a government website. I identified with some of the symptoms, but not enough to really consider talking to a doctor about it.
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Then I came across this subreddit. As I read more and more stories, I realized that I find a lot of the same struggles in my life.
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Here is a list of my struggles:
1. Constantly forgot to do tasks at work that people asked me to do.
2. Frequently forgot certain critical steps at work.
3. Constantly forgetting to do stuff that my mom asks me to do.
4. I feel that if I don’t do a task now, then I will end up forgetting about it.
5. I am bad at prioritizing tasks.
6. I sometimes eat when I am bored. I find that I can focus better after eating for a while, even though I wasn't hungry.
7. I often fidget. Not to calm myself down, though. I think it might help make me less bored when doing boring things.
8. When I was a kid, I hated watching movies where people were just talking. I wanted to watch action movies. Even now, I often skip the parts of tv shows where people are talking about relationships and other stuff. Its sooooo boring!
9. I get super bored and sometimes zone out when people talk about typical stuff like going on hikes and getting coupons. My family members often get annoyed at me when I zone out when they talk to me. I can't help it. Everything they talk about is so boring to me.
10. I have a hard time controlling my anger. I don’t get angry very often, but when I do, I get super mad. I often punch the air, can’t focus, act illogically. I will be on a short fuse unless I can be alone and rest for a bit, or eat candy.
11. I am bad at time management. Many times, I am barely on time.
12. Walking, running, or using a stationary bike are so boring! For most of my life, I hated exercising. Even now, the only way I can get myself to excersize for a decent length of time is to think about scenes from my favourite tv shows.
13. I have sometimes forgotten to bring stuff with me. Grade 6 and 8, I left my jacket at the playground. I forgot my jacket in class 2 or 3 times in grade 11. I’ve left my lunch in my backpack for so long before that it gets rotten. This happened so many times. Until grade 6, my notes, desk, and binder were always so messy. Until a year ago, I would just stuff all my junk in my closet and would rarely clean it out. Sometimes, I find it hard to focus when there are visual distractions and lots of noises.
14. I’ve bought many things that I quickly get bored of: clothes, toys, etc.
15. I’ve done many stupid/ risky things because I couldn’t resist the temptation.
16. I often miss what people say to me. I have to ask them to repeat themselves.
17. I would zone out in class a lot from grade 1 - 6. I was just so bored. I often would read a book, eat, or go to the bathroom so I could play Plants vs Zombies on my Nintendo DS.
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So now I'm really confused. I want to talk to a doctor about my problems, but I am worried that I am making a big deal out of nothing.
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TL:DR - My brother probaly has ADHD. I did decent in school, but I identify with many struggles that people with ADHD have. BTW, I got tested for Aspergers, and I do indeed have it. | 2021-10-09T15:53:46.000Z | q4o0ec | 1 | 5 | ADHD | I just realized that I relate to so many things I've read on here | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4o0ec/i_just_realized_that_i_relate_to_so_many_things/ |
DarkVenom699 | Hi, I’m in dire need of some sort of help or affirmation as I’m new to this and practically giving up on getting treated, although I recognize how early I am into diagnosis.
So I sensed I had ADHD or something that hit the symptoms for it back when I was 14, however didn’t get it diagnosed because of how silly it seemed and how careless I thought my parents would have acted.
In high school, I did pretty well, crammed the night before and got A’s. It all started falling apart around grade 12, where I slacked off a lot, stopped caring too much about cramming, didn’t value what I’m studying so I didn’t study despite knowing that the topics are interesting and that at the end of the day I need to get a good grade to go to University.
I graduated with a pretty poor score (less than what parents and peers expected of me, and what my old self would’ve expected as well). However, I still got to my first choice barely and glad I was able to.
Now I’m almost turning 20. I got diagnosed for it back in July. (This is in Australia so I’m not sure if I’m right on this statement, correct me if I’m wrong), I tried all three stimulant medications available for the past couple of months.
We started with Vyvanse 20mg then moved to 40mg a day (this was before Second Semester of University started, so I couldn’t test it on education and concentration but it was helpful in decreasing my binging habits and with my working out routine I lost a good amount of weight in a month). Doctor switched me to 25mg a day of Dexedrine once the semester started, and while it woke me up from bed, it was practically useless. Then, the doctor suggested to take a break off the medications for two weeks, and I experienced insane fatigue and tiredness for that first week. Then, we tried 20mg of Ritalin LA, and that didn’t even help with my concentration, stimulation, or binging and only gave me mood swings and constant headaches.
Now I’m on 40mg Vyvanse and 10mg Dexedrine a day. And I have to say… IT DOESN’T DO ANYTHING.
It’s incredibly infuriating and sad tbh. It feels hopeless as I’ve tried every medication available, and i feel like in constant paralysis of just standing in the middle of the ocean knowing that a wave will suffocate me in a second, and I’m purposefully not doing anything about it. I’ve been submitting my assignments very late, and losing half of their grades. My hopes of doing medicine or astronomy or mechatronics are practically flailing away as I struggle with concentration and taking notes (never taken notes before I just memorized the info the night before).
I don’t know what to do, and need advice or just affirmation of some sort. Thank you 🥲 | 2021-10-09T15:49:33.000Z | q4nxi5 | 2 | 12 | ADHD | Medications Not Working/Becoming Irritable and Very Unmotivated That It’s Affecting My Grades | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nxi5/medications_not_workingbecoming_irritable_and/ |
Burner4Mentalhealth | Over an hour ago I was playing a game and decided I wanted to put a video on YouTube to listen to , as background noise. This is one of my common habits I’ve been doing the past few months. Needing to be doing two things simultaneously.
I reached for my phone to find the perfect YouTube video to watch. But Reddit was already open so I end up scrolling for a while. Forgetting why I even was using my phone. After scrolling for like maybe 20 minutes I remember I wanted to find a video on YouTube. I exit the app. Somehow open Reddit again. I see a post on one of the nsfw subreddits I follow (a subreddit where dudes post sexy pics). It starts out me innocently saying I’m just looking. To me laying in my bed fantasying for a few minutes. I try to snap out of it. But decide reading some erotica would help quench the raging hormones that are now overpowering my brain. Now I’m reading through sex stories on here . Which inevitably leads to me watching straight up porn and anal videos.
I literally just wanted to find YouTube video for background noise!! Not rub one out first thing in the morning . It’s been like two hours now that I wasn’t able to execute a simple task, and yet I still question if I’m misdiagnosed from time to time. | 2021-10-09T15:48:45.000Z | q4nwye | 2 | 12 | ADHD | How forgetting what I meant to search , escalated into watching porn | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nwye/how_forgetting_what_i_meant_to_search_escalated/ |
Alesoria | Today after school I was talking with my teacher about ADHD and asked him if he thinks I should get a paper so I can have more time on tests etc. He told me very beautiful things: like in his opinion Im very inteligent and receptive (im not sure if its the right word in english im not native) and that he really believes in me that I can do it without paper from about what he knows about me and he will be supportive. Then we started parting our ways, I said goodbye and as he was more far away from me, he told me more beautiful things where I didnt catch a single word (spacing out and shitty hearing) but I felt in my heart that they were really supportive. I was shy to ask what he said so I just smiled,nodded and headed home.
Since then Im overthinking it AF bcs I rly want to know what those words were, to the point Im thinking about messaging him on facebook to ask him about it but the idea sounds cringey as hell since we are not friends etc ((((((((: so I guess Ill never know | 2021-10-09T15:46:32.000Z | q4nvfz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Today I did not catch the words I needed to hear (and cant stop overthinking) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nvfz/today_i_did_not_catch_the_words_i_needed_to_hear/ |
surethingmrh | So, for years iv'e been avoiding confrontation, partly becuse of my adhd, when i'm in verbel confrontation with somone, i forgot what i wanted to say, i get all confused, and it sucks, but today, i finally stood up to someone who disrespects me for a long time, and it turned out very well, and i'm very happy and satisfied, just wanted to share. | 2021-10-09T15:31:31.000Z | q4nlhg | 17 | 101 | ADHD | i'm really proud of myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nlhg/im_really_proud_of_myself/ |
MedswithBreakfast | I start and drop them. Then they revolve back to me at random. I buy items for the hobbies and don’t stick with any consistently. The items are sectioned off in their place. I started a minor photography hobby, painting with the purchase of an easel, yoga, tarot cards, sewing, reading books, own dvds, hiking, and gardening. I once started skateboarding and rollerblading LONG AGO. I have to sell those items. I write and have books on writing. I’m about to write in hoarding. Oh and have found clothes or pieces to wear with my outfits that resulted in too many clothes in a tub. | 2021-10-09T15:28:04.000Z | q4nj09 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | The number of hobbies in my place | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nj09/the_number_of_hobbies_in_my_place/ |
Sea-Indepeny944 | Hello. So, I know I have been posting a lot on this community and I know it annoys some people. And for that, I just want to say I am sorry for bothering you all.
But there is something I want to ask for the people who take Adderall XR/IR.
From 0-100%, how much quieter has your mind(perseverating) gotten with taking the Adderall? And what is your dose? | 2021-10-09T15:18:25.000Z | q4nclc | 4 | 1 | ADHD | For the people who take Adderall. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nclc/for_the_people_who_take_adderall/ |
AnOrangeBackpack | [removed] | 2021-10-09T15:16:22.000Z | q4nb5l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can anyone tell me their experiences from switching to vyvanse from concerta? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4nb5l/can_anyone_tell_me_their_experiences_from/ |
mslitty | I’ve always had a hard time keeping habit; even simple ones like brushing my teeth or taking showers. I’ll have a stretch of days where I do it, and a stretch of days where I don’t. I’ve been trying to get into fitness/losing weight and I’ve been down the rabbit hole of meal prepping/working out so many times before I just default back to my old ways and start the cycle again.
When I’m on it, I’m ON it- hyper focused as hell. But when I’m off, I’m waaaaay off. Any tips? Anyone out there dealt with this or are dealing with it now? | 2021-10-09T15:13:04.000Z | q4n8v8 | 6 | 7 | ADHD | I find it really hard to keep up with habits… the ups/downs are disheartening. Any tips? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4n8v8/i_find_it_really_hard_to_keep_up_with_habits_the/ |
energized_thoughts | I got my diagnosis for adhd however, they was only testing for adhd. My older sister had autism.
I feel like I may be suffering with another type of disorder due to the fact I'm really struggling with my daily life. I can barely function on a day to day basis, I might have a couple good days then the rest of the week, I might only eat one meal a day.
Let my responsibilities be neglected, dont care if I live or die, feel on edge with anxiety not want to leave my home, feel internally angry and often flip out the minute I feel the smallest disrespect.
I have so many internal issues, it's hard to know where to begin and how to talk to a dr about how I feel because it changes so often.
Any advice is appreciated. | 2021-10-09T15:04:09.000Z | q4n2sk | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Is my adhd the cause of my issues. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4n2sk/is_my_adhd_the_cause_of_my_issues/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T14:55:01.000Z | q4mwas | 3 | 1 | ADHD | haven't taken my meds in 3 years | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mwas/havent_taken_my_meds_in_3_years/ |
Alwayzdayzdncnfuzd | [removed] | 2021-10-09T14:54:36.000Z | q4mw15 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ALICE BORN IN THE RABBIT HOLE (No Motivation) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mw15/alice_born_in_the_rabbit_hole_no_motivation/ |
Tree-Late | so this is my second day of taking strattera and the first day i felt most of the side effects like nausea and headache and decreases in appetite, but i didn’t notice anything in focus. my brain was suddenly very quiet though.
Today i had a class and i seemed to be getting distracted a lot, i was spacing out and not very productive. My brain was still very quiet so i guess it is working in some way but the most concerning Adhd symptom of mine doesn’t seem to be getting much help?
How much longer would i have to wait until i see effect | 2021-10-09T14:54:01.000Z | q4mvp9 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Strattera not working?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mvp9/strattera_not_working/ |
Omnicide103 | So, I've been diagnosed for... about half a year I think? On meds for the last four or so months, been absolutely amazing and it's helped me in areas I didn't even expect.
As a teen, I was pretty active in political activism. Was a board member of the Green Party's local youth wing, joined union protests, help organize an international climate organization, the works. However, as the demands of university grew, I had less and less executive function to spend on things I thought important. I've basically been a hermit for the last three or four years, barely able to care for myself, much less my community.
Thanks to my meds, I've got the exec function to volunteer again. I joined the neighbourhood council, my first meeting's Monday. I've just gotten back from teaching kids sea shanties (a big passion of mine) at the local Sea Cadet Corps (and most of them were really enthusiastic!). I'm able to help make my local area better again, and *GOD* I missed being able to do good things.
Iunno, I'm just really happy and I wanted to share. Hope you're all having a good day too :) | 2021-10-09T14:51:35.000Z | q4mu75 | 4 | 47 | ADHD | My meds have finally allowed me to be active in my community again and I'm so fucking happy | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mu75/my_meds_have_finally_allowed_me_to_be_active_in/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T14:46:43.000Z | q4mr47 | 32 | 0 | ADHD | Prescribed medecine not suited for adults | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mr47/prescribed_medecine_not_suited_for_adults/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T14:36:40.000Z | q4mkhd | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Sucralose and sleep? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mkhd/sucralose_and_sleep/ |
DougWeaverArt | [removed] | 2021-10-09T14:34:13.000Z | q4miw8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | After being pulled out of a trance… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4miw8/after_being_pulled_out_of_a_trance/ |
TheSandwichMeat | I'm so fed up with myself all the time. I have a to do list that my therapist gave me, and I can't even look at it without actually bashing my head into the wall (neck still hurts a little.) There's barely anything on it, just need to shower sometimes, brush my hair, change my clothes, whatever, and I can't do any of it. It's like, without external pressure I am completely static. There are times where I'm laying in bed wanting to change positions and I feel weakness in my arms, and I just stay uncomfortable. I was supposed to do at least like 75% of it for this past week and I only did half of it the first day, then stopped tracking shit. It's so hard just to track things. I don't know why everything is so difficult. I'm tired of it. I don't have a say in it. I wish it would end, even if that means my life would too. This shit is Hell. Constantly at war with my brain to make any movement and I'm losing. | 2021-10-09T14:32:17.000Z | q4mhkv | 6 | 31 | ADHD | How do you love yourself with a brain that refuses to do anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mhkv/how_do_you_love_yourself_with_a_brain_that/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T14:26:45.000Z | q4mdvc | 2 | 1 | ADHD | 30 mg Vyvanse even though resting heart rate is currently 114 BPM? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4mdvc/30_mg_vyvanse_even_though_resting_heart_rate_is/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T14:21:58.000Z | q4masu | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Overcoming the stigma of adhd and medications for adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4masu/overcoming_the_stigma_of_adhd_and_medications_for/ |
Decolonize70a | Sure, it’s hard for me to focus, I lose things all the time, I daydream, I interrupt people when they talk, I have hyperfixations, I constantly feel bored and under stimulated.
But where’s the line between being a neurotypical person with some challenges vs having ADHD? How do I know if my challenges are bad enough? | 2021-10-09T14:19:47.000Z | q4m9e5 | 37 | 88 | ADHD | Where’s the line between neurotypical and ADHD? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4m9e5/wheres_the_line_between_neurotypical_and_adhd/ |
SadieNixon | [removed] | 2021-10-09T14:19:13.000Z | q4m91i | 2 | 1 | ADHD | medication dose cycling/variable dosing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4m91i/medication_dose_cyclingvariable_dosing/ |
Tiethestrings | I’m getting meds for the first time next week after being recently diagnosed at 30. I’ve been realizing that I chose not to go to college because I was tiptoeing around my adhd and knew I would do poorly.
I did terrible in middle and high school. I was a “gifted” student so the shame I recieved for “not living up to my potential” is something I’m in therapy for. So emotionally I’m working towards the idea but practically, I feel like I have very few skills that make a good student. So I’m excited by the prospect that maybe I can try some community college classes next year but also scared that I have no idea how to succeed. Most advice I read isn’t by adhd brains.
Any good student adhd-ers here that can give advice on doing well in college and building good learning skills/habits? | 2021-10-09T14:12:39.000Z | q4m4sy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for doing well in school? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4m4sy/advice_for_doing_well_in_school/ |
ElvhenApostate | I'm 90% sure I have ADHD and I'm working on getting a diagnosis but it's not an easy process here, so I have no access to meds right now.
I'm in uni, barely made it into my second year after stopping and starting multiple courses. graduated from school 8 years ago ffs. I am *painfully behind* in everything. Midterms are in just over a week. How does anyone manage to get up every morning on time, actually show up for lectures, do the reading and study notes afterwards. Let alone turning in assignments on time and paying attention in class?
I'm contemplating taking a year off while I try to get a diagnosis or some amount of help, but in the meantime does anyone have any advice? | 2021-10-09T14:10:02.000Z | q4m365 | 490 | 1,809 | ADHD | Nonmedicated people, how do you make yourself do anything? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4m365/nonmedicated_people_how_do_you_make_yourself_do/ |
throwawwwwwwwway555 | Has anyone only experienced major mood swings with ppl in their immediate family? My family tend to say I'm crazy when I get mad but I always felt like it was gas lighting. I don't really have close friends so I'm not really sure how it I act around ppl outside of my immediate family. I've never had an outburst with my boyfriend (yet).
I'm in the process of getting a diagnosis (hopefully Monday agree a second appointment). My psychologist gave me a questionnaire and I got a score that likely indicates adhd. | 2021-10-09T14:01:29.000Z | q4lxni | 8 | 7 | ADHD | Mood swings only with family | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4lxni/mood_swings_only_with_family/ |
NickHugo | [removed] | 2021-10-09T13:58:19.000Z | q4lvdo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Attention span to read | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4lvdo/attention_span_to_read/ |
notsocleverscreename | What do you do if you have a childhood diagnosis of ADHD, have been on meds before, and now as an adult can’t find anyone in your area that is willing to prescribe medication?
The effort and energy it takes is enough to give up.
Does anyone know someone in the Sam Diego area that will actually prescribe medication if you already have an ADHD diagnosis? | 2021-10-09T13:55:26.000Z | q4ltkm | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Can’t find someone that will actually prescribe even with a diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ltkm/cant_find_someone_that_will_actually_prescribe/ |
FaithInStrangers94 | My parents call this a sly excuse - I say it’s a far more humanising perspective that doesn’t just dismiss the individual as being “lazy” but analyses the sources of the “laziness” to help them conquer it either through medicating the underlying disorders, behavioural therapy or analysing values and aspirations to determine whether the given task is in alignment and whether it’s even necessary.
Besides, what the fuck even is laziness?
If you deeply valued something and had no depression, anxiety, ADHD etc impeding you, you would be pursuing it. Obviously.
It goes against human nature to simply decide not to do something which we perceive as being wroth the effort…unless of course we have an ulterior motive such as trying to sabotage someone else (or indeed ourselves).
Approaching from this angle has afforded me a much greater insight into my relationship with certain tasks rather than simply discounting myself as being a lazy cunt (which only adds to self hatred and perpetuates “laziness”)
My 2 cents | 2021-10-09T13:55:14.000Z | q4ltfy | 21 | 177 | ADHD | You’re not lazy - you either don’t perceive that the value in doing a task justifies the effort OR you have a disorder preventing you from doing it | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ltfy/youre_not_lazy_you_either_dont_perceive_that_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T13:48:09.000Z | q4lot1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is this ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4lot1/is_this_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T13:45:30.000Z | q4ln4i | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Can You Take Propranolol And Concerta Together? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ln4i/can_you_take_propranolol_and_concerta_together/ |
burner_bob | So I’m a 23 guy and would describe myself as the “gifted slacker” how relatable right? From what I understand I have inattentive ADHD yet I grew up in a low income, rural high school which graduated 60 people that I was top of without trying. I was the last kid the teachers thought they should worry about because a handful of my classmates are now in prison.
I’ve dropped out of college twice now, yet I also made 7 figures in financial markets so in my mind it’s justified. I have always thought the structure to school is just stifling and boring especially when the collective human knowledge is in my palm 24/7. BUT I would like to try medication because I 100% know I could absolutely achieve more. I’ve been at around 20% focused effort which I’ll go through phases of hyper focus and then burn out. I’m just tired of “burning out” and bordering on depression from it. Even though I made 7 figures I still feel like a failure sometimes and maybe it’s because my relationships are 💩 usually from me saying or doing something impulsive that I later regret or just seeming disinterested in the other person. I have no real career or future mapped out. Settling down seems impossible not that I’m even looking to, but I often wish I was “normal” and then again no thought makes me more disgusted lol.
I feel like an anomaly.
Edit: I don’t have anything against normalcy; I guess I’ve just never seen it as even being achievable for me so it’s pushed way back in my mind. I was seeing a girl getting her PhD in psychology who I felt like understood me and accepted me more or less, but I blew it with her in a moment of impulse. Not that hung up on it because I know it probably would have eventually gone sour regardless, and the entire relationship felt pretty volatile. The weird thing is, only a volatile relationship is even capable of holding my attention. It feels like I’m cursed. | 2021-10-09T13:44:26.000Z | q4lmfp | 2 | 12 | ADHD | Therapist thinks that I have ADHD. Getting fully assessed Monday. | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4lmfp/therapist_thinks_that_i_have_adhd_getting_fully/ |
wyldwolftunes | Hey guys, I'm kinda new to this subreddit. It's gonna be a long post but i'll try to keep my words short.I'm a 22 year old music producer/ audio engineer from India. Last month I've been diagnosed with ADHD. I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression 3 years before and have been taking meds for it but it only made me always sleepy, it didn't do anything about my inattentiveness and I had a huge struggle with letting my emotions out. So last month, I had a counselling session with a therapist and talked about all of the problems I had with life. She told me that these were symptoms of ADHD, which I never had a clue about before in my life. Apparently, I had the symptoms since childhood but everyone overlooked it and called me "**lazy**". I remember the dreadful PTA meeting convos : "**He's really brilliant but very lazy, he has the ability to study well but he wont**". I had poor grades in high school, was always not paying attention to class and always made impulsive decisions without thinking properly.
So last month I met a psychiatrist to whom I told all of my problems to. She started prescribing Atomoxetine for ADHD and Lorazepam for my insomnia but neither worked on me. Currently I am taking Bupropion in the morning and Flupentixol - Melitracen in the night along with Oxcarbazepine. Nothing have been working for me rn, it just made everything seem more apparent and worse. I've recently quit my job because I couldn't focus properly on work.Here are some of the symptoms I have :
* Easily distracted by something I hear or see. Hard to pay attention to something important, even if it's interesting to me. Can't finish projects at time and usually start them just before the deadline.
* Spacing out and daydreaming in the middle of something important
* Poor memory , I always forget what I was thinking or saying mid-sentence and I freeze not knowing what to do. I forget what happened 4 hours ago so I'm always questioning myself if I took my medications or not, I only remember something important if I see or hear something related to it. I always forget the things I buy from stores, only to remember it when I almost reach home.
* Feeling disconnected from reality and with no presence of mind
* Always impatient and short-tempered, it takes just a little minute thing to piss me off
* Everything I've done recently had been impulsive, without thinking about it clearly and regretting later.
* Hypersensitive to everything , touch, smell, taste, sounds and emotions
* Always overactive, always have to do something with my hands and feet (example : randomly clicking my mouse and keyboard and always want to push and click buttons, always stretching my fingers and tapping on desk, always have the need to walk around and think about something)
* I do have the "***hyperfocus***" ability but only when it comes to music, audio and video games.
* Really bad at communication with others, always have to avoid social events and being the center of attention. I always think of a good and witty response to a conversation after the conversation died.
* Having to read or hear a sentence at least 7 times to understand some of it
* Having to rehearse what I'm going to say to someone at least 10 times........... only to forget what I was gonna say
* Always assume the worst of something that's happening, I misunderstand about the tone and words of someone and think about it negatively
* Intrusive thoughts about violence and sex in the middle of something, which I cannot wipe away.
* Always feel like I have nobody to talk to and cry about my issues, I always push everyone away.
At times, I feel like I am lying to myself and think "You're fine, you just need to be less lazy". I honestly don't have a clue about what is happening to me, I can't properly explain what I'm feeling to anyone, which is why I can't talk to a therapist properly. I am not able to enjoy things that I used to love before. I'm honestly scared of thinking positive about something because every time I do, something bad happens and I'm left disappointed. I was thinking about making this post a week ago, but I either forgot about or thought "**no that is pointless**". Mental issues are kind of a stigma here in India, either you are "okay, its just in your head" or "you are a psycho, you should be locked in an asylum" . Nobody here even knows about ADHD properly, so I don't think I'll get the proper treatment I deserve. I am at the deepest point of my life, I am tired. What should I do?
TLDR : Diagnosed with ADHD after a long time without noticing it, feeling hopeless and left out, hit rock bottom in my life both financially and mentally, have no clue what to do and currently seeking advice about everything. Would love some insight on this. | 2021-10-09T13:27:05.000Z | q4lbvq | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Confused about life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4lbvq/confused_about_life/ |
wyldwolftunes | [removed] | 2021-10-09T13:23:39.000Z | q4l9uv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Confused about life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4l9uv/confused_about_life/ |
[deleted] | That’s literally the whole post. Getting diagnosed and medicated has changed my life. I’ve been taking medication for the past 2 months, but I’m in the middle of switching insurances and wasn’t able to refill my prescription before then and ran out of pills (thankfully I should have my refill by Monday).
You guys.
I’m non-functioning. I can literally barely keep myself awake and operating and to top it off I thought my husband was running late for work and went to wake him up… it’s Saturday. He doesn’t have work today.
Life doesn’t have to be this hard. It doesn’t have to feel like you’re running uphill through quicksand to try and do the bare minimum. Even if it feels like so many hoops to jump through to get diagnosed, please let me tell you it’s worth it.
Today has been a huge reminder to me how grateful I am to have gotten help, and that I don’t have to stress and worry like I did before. If you’re needing a push or some encouragement to get help, this is it!!! Even if the medication isn’t for you, don’t struggle alone. Please reach out if you need help, that includes messaging me. Don’t be a stranger.
Love you guys.
Super late edit: I’m 28 about to turn 29 and I JUST got diagnosed this year. If you think it’s too late for you or you’ve made it this far so why bother? Please reconsider! | 2021-10-09T13:13:00.000Z | q4l368 | 86 | 529 | ADHD | FOR THE LOVE OF GOD IF YOU HAVE THE ABILITY PLEASE GET DIAGNOSED!! | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4l368/for_the_love_of_god_if_you_have_the_ability/ |
Yuki2807 | Well, as many others, I guess, I really struggle with keeping any kind of relationships. I´m to impulsive and just too different for most people. Still I want social contact, sometimes I guess I need even more social contact than normal people. Someone to talk to about what´s going on in my life, about how I feel and why and just to talk to someone. Still, I really struggle to talk to the few friends I have (kinda lost the closest friends I had just now) because I know I´m too much for them. I have no pets (eccept a fish who I talk to a lot lately) and no family.
I mean, we ADHD people are kinda special when it comes to social contact, as far as I´ve read. (Wasn´t sure because I have ADD along with a lot of other stuff)
So I thought I might ask here: In moments when you really want to talk to someone and just need social contact: What do you do?
Do you just keep to yourself to not get on anyones nerves or talk to friends even when that means they´ll leave soon? Or do you have specific Reddit groups or watch livestreams or something like that?
And I´m really sorry if I´ve marked this wrong. I haven´t opened a post ever before so I´m not quite sure if I did everything right... I´m really sorry if I did something wrong... In case I did: Could someone please tell me what I did wrong so I can do better next time? | 2021-10-09T12:59:17.000Z | q4ku8v | 1 | 2 | ADHD | What do you do when you want social contact? (But you know people would be mad when you talk to them) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ku8v/what_do_you_do_when_you_want_social_contact_but/ |
mattmoo567 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T12:59:17.000Z | q4ku8r | 5 | 0 | ADHD | Just found out what adhd is | 0.44 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ku8r/just_found_out_what_adhd_is/ |
Xchela1195 | TL;DR - I was in a group workshop, and I felt comfortable asking 'too many' questions and being the most verbally engaging.
I'm in a disciplined service, and I attended a workshop for Rank 1 looking to move to Rank 2. I have been acting as Rank 2 for quite some time, as had most of the others in the room. The presentation was led by two Rank 4 people.
The objective of the session was to share insight in how to pass to promotion (there's an exam, a paper exercise, management situations, and an interview), by explaining the structure and building good habits. It's mostly a listening exercise but there are some practical and group working elements.
Firstly, I was a minute late but decided to take the front seat. There weren't many options, but I wanted to make sure I was paying attention, and *I like to be involved, but generally hold back due to social issues you're all familiar with*. I was re-assured along with the others that there were no stupid questions. To an ADHD person, that's simultaneously "game on" but also a hyper-awareness that **my** question is likely to be stupid.
I know I talk too much, and I know I verbalise everything, and I always want to give a "what if" to every point that's made. I think this is the first time I thought...
"Y'know what? I'm here for me."
I reframed the situation in my mind, and thought to myself,
"I want to pass this. I'm asking the question, even if it's stupid."
The two Rank 4 holding the meeting seemed quite receptive, and there were no issues. I scribed for the group and I helped others by scribing for group situations and offering my diverse thought processes. I distinctly remember feeling like I was OK with just letting myself be me. The Rank 4 are assessors and I was sure they would recognise my unapologetic fact finding and self-interest. *I also kept an eye out for disruptive behaviour and measured my level of questions to a point that was reasonable.* If I could ask the question later, I would.
A little background: I had trouble in college and was often chastised for derailing lessons by probing too much into the syllabus and overreaching the scope of the class by being curious. I am recently (June) diagnosed and have found (I think) my dose of lisdexamfetamine as recently as a week ago. I think *knowing* I have ADHD is helping me sort of 'embrace' it and recognise in which areas I need to spend a lot of effort, and where I should relax a little and let things happen. | 2021-10-09T12:46:45.000Z | q4kn0f | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I think I'm adjusting | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4kn0f/i_think_im_adjusting/ |
PretentiousPelican | I'm on the highest dose of Vyanse that my doctor will allow and I STILL can't focus on my studies, it's just not possible. Every time I sit down to read it feels like I'm going to crawl out of my own skin and I just don't know what to do 😫Do you guys have any tips or tricks that you use for studying? Especially for rather hard and boring texts. Any life style advice or really anything that could help is welcomed. | 2021-10-09T12:44:36.000Z | q4klt2 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Can't focus despite medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4klt2/cant_focus_despite_medication/ |
clearcasemoisture | So I started Ritalin 3 weeks ago, it's been great. A bit cranky when it wears off but tbh, I feel like my crankyness is valid because my husband hasn't been a very helpful partner lately. But the cry, jfc. Is that a common side effect? To be fair my dad died 2 months ago and it feels like it's just hitting and my daughter is turning 2 in less than a month and I didn't expect to feel so sad about it. D
I'm not usually a cryer, so this isnt very normal for me and I'm not sure if it's the meds or just life hitting hard and fast. Has anyone else noticed hightend 3motions/crying when starting medication? | 2021-10-09T12:41:46.000Z | q4kk6l | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Generic Ritalin, is it making me cry or am I just sad?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4kk6l/generic_ritalin_is_it_making_me_cry_or_am_i_just/ |
ydoiwantreddit | It is 1:30am. I am wide awake, despite trying to sleep; and I have work at 11:00am. Why has my brain decided now is a good time to fill itself with useless thoughts and become hyperactive; and what can I do to calm it again?
Context: I am 40 years old, and this insomnia doesn't happen often; but when it does, it seems to be at the most inopportune times. | 2021-10-09T12:40:02.000Z | q4kj5s | 34 | 16 | ADHD | How do you remedy insomnia? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4kj5s/how_do_you_remedy_insomnia/ |
MelancholyChil1 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T12:38:25.000Z | q4ki8b | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Vitamins for symptoms | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ki8b/vitamins_for_symptoms/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T12:35:51.000Z | q4kgt6 | 33 | 9 | ADHD | How do I quit League | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4kgt6/how_do_i_quit_league/ |
Ic3He4d | So, a little more than a year ago I made a post of how I am never tired and always happy. [Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/eplvfk/i_am_rarely_tired/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf), if you would like to read it.
This couldn’t be farther from the truth now, anxiety came into my life, severe sleep deprivation, zero will in school and such. Even some things I used to always like seem to have become boring.
I don’t know if this is the right subreddit, but I genuinely don’t care. Just wanted to vent to supporting people.
Sorry for this! | 2021-10-09T12:35:07.000Z | q4kgfd | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I was looking back at some old posts and one spiked my interest. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4kgfd/i_was_looking_back_at_some_old_posts_and_one/ |
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Appropriate_Bread483 | I have always loved school because learning new things is so fun for me, but I could never do my homework. My in class assignments would be all A’s but then I would have multiple 0’s on homework because I would forget or couldn’t get myself to do them. My grades would suffer and I’ve been a C/D student basically my whole life and my teachers would always tell me I need to “apply myself because I’m very intelligent”
Well this year I found out I have ADHD and started medication and school has been amazing. Not only am I retaining more in class, but I have not missed a single assignment and I’m already 1/3 of the way into my 1st junior year college semester. My proudest accomplishment is that I have straight A+’s in all 6 classes.
There’s a little mourning in there for all the years I could have been living like this if only I was diagnosed earlier and then I wouldn’t have to try and repair my horrible gpa, but I’m just happy that now I can be the student I always wanted to be. | 2021-10-09T12:04:30.000Z | q4jzp5 | 25 | 382 | ADHD | First year diagnosed and medicated and finally I have straights A’s 😭 | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jzp5/first_year_diagnosed_and_medicated_and_finally_i/ |
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rsiii | Tried posting elsewhere over the years, but I figured I should see if anyone here has had this experience. I have ADHD (obviously) but also Non-Cataplectic Narcolepsy. I am always sleepy (10+ years of this), like I don't have the mental energy for most things after my adderall wears off, which feels pretty fast for being XR. Even with the adderal, it's not like I really feel awake, but I can at least get things done. I normally have the physical energy, but the task of getting off the couch sometimes is completely debilitating.
I've talked to 4 or 5 doctors at this point, done 5 sleep studies to determine that I still don't have sleep apnea, changed how I sleep and sleep hygiene, but in the end I was basically today "yup, you've got Narcolepsy." Adderall is supposed to help with both ADHD and Narcolepsy, so they can't even really give me medication to fix it. My only real concern is if Adderall affects ADHD differently, maybe it's making my Narcolepsy worse? Still need to talk to my doctor about trying new medications or something. Last time I was going to, I didn't have time to talk to them before my insurance lapsed and I couldn't really afford to pay out of pocket for my Adderall. I did get a referral to a sleep specialist, but based on my experience with doctors I'll get told "yup, it's Narcolepsy" and told the same kinds of things for a lot more out of pocket.
Sometimes naps help to some extent, but sleeping overnight just makes me wake up tired. It's better than not sleeping I guess, but it's frustrating to not remember what it's like to really feel awake. I'm starting a new job on Monday that's in-person at an engineering firm, so I can't rely on naps over lunch to make the day bearable.
Does anyone else this issue? How do you cope? Do you take (or have you taken) stimulant meds, and have they helped or just made things worse? Any tips or suggestions? | 2021-10-09T11:59:33.000Z | q4jwky | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Managing ADHD and Narcolepsy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jwky/managing_adhd_and_narcolepsy/ |
neverblxxm | I recently got diagnosed with ADHD after struggling for over two decades. A lot of problems I face in my daily life can easily be tracked back to pretty severe executive dysfunction and my brain never shutting up. I explained my issues to my therapist and I feel like they’re being blamed on anxiety. For example, I explained to my therapist that I often lie awake at night because of racing thoughts, but that the thoughts I have are completely random and all over the place, and mostly neutral or positive, not bad or negative. According to her, I lie awake because of anxiety and a ‘spiral of negative thoughts’. She now wants to refer me to a psychiatrist to work on my anxiety and negative thoughts. I tried explaining to her that the anxiety and stress I experience are the result of the problems I face at college because of my ADHD and not the other way around but I feel like she doesn’t understand me.
Any other people here who get ‘accused’ of having adhd-symptoms because of anxiety and not the way around?
Edit: For those asking, my psychologist suggested that I could start taking ADHD meds but since I also have OCD (and OCD + ADHD meds can be a tricky combo) I’d rather try cognitive behavioral therapy and sit out the waiting list for a psychiatrist first. My OCD has been under control for years so I’m not seeking help or therapy for that.
Edit 2: I’d like to clarify that I feel like the ‘anxiety’ I deal with is a pretty normal kind of anxiety. I’m experiencing a bit of anxiety right now because it’s deadline week at my college after this weekend and I have 6 huge deadlines coming up, but it’s not like I’m stressing out to the point where I can’t function anymore. I’m pretty confident that I’m gonna get good grades anyways. I think she has mistaken me saying that I get stressed out from college because the workload is extremely high which is super difficult to manage with ADHD with me having anxiety over my assignments or something. | 2021-10-09T11:57:41.000Z | q4jvjz | 110 | 423 | ADHD | Problems caused by ADHD being blamed on ‘anxiety’. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jvjz/problems_caused_by_adhd_being_blamed_on_anxiety/ |
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[deleted] | So, I (31M) was diagnosed around a month ago though I always knew that I had ADHD. The doctor prescribed me concerta 18mg, and during the month there were two days that I didn't feel anything so I took more of the medicine. I visited him today and he said that I should increase my dose to twice a day. The problem is that the pharmacy refused to give me the medicine because it hasn't been a month yet and it will be due in 5 days from now. I know I messed up bad and now I won't be taking the medicine for the upcoming 5 days since it's a controlled medicine. Are there any tips on how to manage the upcoming 5 days? And yes I know I really messed up and had learned the lesson. | 2021-10-09T11:50:07.000Z | q4jrqf | 12 | 4 | ADHD | TIFU ADHD version | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jrqf/tifu_adhd_version/ |
McGonigal_Original |
My ADD affects everything and I believe one of the most important things it affects is how I’ve an inability to hold down a job. It also affects not just my focus and productivity but how well I communicate too. Looking back on my life I’m always seeing how my ADD affected this and affected how I did this or the outcome of things and wondering how different I could be now. But I’m still proud of myself for where I am and who I am, but it’s time for me to make that transition now and address this issue that’s only going to affect my life more and more as time goes on and my responsibilities in life continue to grow. The help provided will simply ensure my success, enhance my life, help me achieve what I want and just all around make me a better person.
I mean just looking back and realising that my low performance at school and my inability to uphold friendships has all been a result of ADHD is - I’m sure you can imagine - difficult to come to grips with. Even maintaining regular contact with people, including family members, is nearly impossible. I rarely can think enough before speaking, even my mum has pointed this out time and time again. But I believe most important to me is the feeling of not living up to my true potential is what bothers me the most out of everything.
All anyone’s ever said to me whenever I’ve not been doing anything is things like start taking action or stop being lazy, and the reality is I am the least lazy person you can think of when I want to be. They neglected to see that there was actually a problem and in turn I did too. At the end of it all though, all I really want is to live my best, fullest life, and to have the help I need to allow me to do this. | 2021-10-09T11:41:13.000Z | q4jn6a | 1 | 2 | ADHD | All I really want is to live my best, fullest life | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jn6a/all_i_really_want_is_to_live_my_best_fullest_life/ |
ADHD43 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T11:36:10.000Z | q4jkov | 1 | 1 | ADHD | anyone else feel terrible in the morning after having sugar the night before? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4jkov/anyone_else_feel_terrible_in_the_morning_after/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T11:22:14.000Z | q4je73 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I did it again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4je73/i_did_it_again/ |
statusconference | I just took my 60mg Vyvanse tablet instead of the herbal sleeping pill I had intended to take.
Because, of course - in the amount of time it takes for my brain to form the intention and my muscles to carry out the intention - I have been thinking about 5 different other things and just swallowed entirely the wrong thing. My fault for keeping everything in the one draw.
Thanks, autopilot. Argh. | 2021-10-09T11:13:17.000Z | q4ja2n | 19 | 44 | ADHD | I am definitely getting more ADHD with age. | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ja2n/i_am_definitely_getting_more_adhd_with_age/ |
Maffy715 | 28 M, living in Perth, Australia. Recently been going through a *bad* case of burnout, while also trying to get linked with a psychiatrist... August until now has been full of trauma, a motorbike crash injured my balls, got a cancer scare when I got ultrasound results (second scans debunked that, but fuck me it was the worst thing to be told ever, anxiety like crazy), all the while had to keep up with my full time job and regular/social life, and out of nowhere about 2 weeks ago my brain decided it'd had enough, no more executive functioning. Couldn't think, let alone do my job. Luckily I got paid for personal leave cos I didn't work half of last week. Barely made it through the end of the week, only scraped through work by self medicating with a nicotine patch... I contacted a couple of psychiatrists about 3 weeks ago, one says they're booking for February next year and the other has left me hanging after receiving my referral and diagnosis information. Dexies on the black market are ludicrously expensive, and I feel like I'm not getting better. I used to be medicated in high school but being an ignorant teenager I decided to stop. That was 10 years ago and everything's caught up with me at once it seems. Why the fuck is it such a struggle and so much effort to get the help I need?! It doesn't seem right when it's getting harder and harder to just exist. | 2021-10-09T11:10:32.000Z | q4j8qw | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Waiting for help while my life falls apart | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4j8qw/waiting_for_help_while_my_life_falls_apart/ |
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sp0us3 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T10:25:39.000Z | q4incx | 0 | 1 | ADHD | domestic abuse & ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4incx/domestic_abuse_adhd/ |
Thotyssey | I have to admit that when I was a child I struggled with ADHD, though at the time I didn’t really feel it just because I was a kid. I couldn’t pay attention to my own symptoms.
Now, years later in life I have been unmedicated since before I started middle school. I am now a father of a beautiful baby girl and I see that my ADHD has gotten bad. I don’t notice it too often but I am starting to be able to pinpoint it. I have been scared of medication since the side effects turned me into a zombie but now I’m on the cusp of my fiancée leaving me and taking the baby because I can’t keep focused.
Tonight, for example, I said I would put away my fiancee’s pumped breast milk before it expired when our child woke up. Our child woke up, I took care of her, and then when I finally got her to sleep I passed out and totally forgot. My fiancée had to throw it away and told me that she hates even looking at me or being around me. I know she’s going through a lot as well, this isn’t easy for any of us. But honestly I hate myself for being so scatter brained. I’m trying to get on medication but sadly it’s really difficulty I find a doctor close by. I want to do better, I need to do better for my family but I feel so useless. Until I get medicated I could use some advice to help control my ADHD in terms of the attention span issues. Some tricks you all have to make sure you don’t forget something important | 2021-10-09T10:24:08.000Z | q4imnk | 2 | 2 | ADHD | It’s getting worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4imnk/its_getting_worse/ |
Legitimate_Guest1051 | [removed] | 2021-10-09T10:14:37.000Z | q4iiel | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does ritalin help with the adhd's bad working memory？ | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4iiel/does_ritalin_help_with_the_adhds_bad_working/ |
iwishiwasanonionring | [removed] | 2021-10-09T10:10:10.000Z | q4ig9j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | This home is literally ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4ig9j/this_home_is_literally_adhd/ |
lawlessjobless | For years, I unknowingly struggled with ADHD because I thought that's just how people work or that's just how it is. If it hadn't been for a friend who pointed out that some of my behaviour was consistent with ADHD, I would never have known.
After struggling for so long, feeling like I am just lazy and using ADHD as a crutch, after slipping and forgetting simple things, being pulled up for not communicating, being called scatter-brained, being told I'm just trying to find an excuse for my laziness, spending days and weeks in a cycle of shame because I couldn't do simple household tasks or chores, spending days beating myself up because I wasn't reaching the level of productivity I wanted to, trying and failing to just be a normal person -- I was told that I have mild to moderate ADHD.
I'm just. So relieved and emotional. Because I was so scared that the psychiatrist would tell me I don't have ADHD and that I am just using this as a crutch for my problems. But now I feel validated and relieved and more motivated to work through this. | 2021-10-09T10:07:46.000Z | q4if55 | 5 | 9 | ADHD | I got my diagnosis today and I'm emotional. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4if55/i_got_my_diagnosis_today_and_im_emotional/ |
Hollowlce | I'm finding it incredibly difficult with waiting for meds for my ADHD. I have a diagnosis of autism and I'm 100% sure I have inattentive ADHD and my therapists agree.
The hardest part is the waiting, not only do I find it incredibly frustrating that I could have been on something that could have helped me massively years ago. But also the fact that I want to do so much and have so many ideas but cannot do anything without being bored. I want to be able to enjoy life and figure out what my likes/interests are solidly without them changing every second.
It's also affected my personality as I just come across disinterested where as I'm interested just not enough to overcome the dual executive functioning nightmare. Not to mention my natural reward system being royally fucked.
So my question is how did you guys cope with the interim between getting your meds and how much of a difference did it make once you got them? Idk I don't think theirs an ideal way but even coping badly is better then giving up.
But it's hard when everyone else is living their life and your struggling to live. | 2021-10-09T10:07:46.000Z | q4if4u | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Waiting for meds and interests | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4if4u/waiting_for_meds_and_interests/ |
adhd101www | [removed] | 2021-10-09T09:58:22.000Z | q4iakj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Future of ADHD treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4iakj/future_of_adhd_treatment/ |
Beastw1ck | I need to develop a good system quickly before I die poor.
I don't feel like I spend a lot of money or have expensive things. My basic monthly bills are actually extremely low and I make decent money, but every month I keep racking up credit card debt to the tune of thousands that eats up the whole next month's paycheck.
I'm considering paying someone to manage my bills and literally hand me an allowance every month like I'm a child.
What are you successful financial coping strategies to manage inattentiveness and impulsivity? | 2021-10-09T09:56:12.000Z | q4i9mh | 17 | 3 | ADHD | What are your financial coping strategies? | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4i9mh/what_are_your_financial_coping_strategies/ |
adhd101www | [removed] | 2021-10-09T09:56:03.000Z | q4i9jx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Check out this article on ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4i9jx/check_out_this_article_on_adhd/ |
Nuobie | [removed] | 2021-10-09T09:54:39.000Z | q4i8zh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Type of tests for ADHD diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4i8zh/type_of_tests_for_adhd_diagnosis/ |
Banana9901 | Hi guys! How many of you have ADHD and have gotten into medicine. How is it treating you?How do you guys cope with the procrastination and the constant feeling of lagging behind your peers. I'm just curious whether I came in here by chance or are there others like me too. I believe I'm the inattentive subtype. | 2021-10-09T09:38:25.000Z | q4i1ws | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and medicine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4i1ws/adhd_and_medicine/ |
Zbigwy | Hi all
What are people’s thoughts on drinking alcohol occasionally with Ritalin? I’m happy to cut down but I do enjoy having an occasional night out with friends with a few drinks. Would it be advisable to not take Ritalin on those days and take it again the following day? If I had these “mini holidays” every few weeks would that be bad?
Thanks! | 2021-10-09T09:28:44.000Z | q4hxlr | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Alcohol with Ritalin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4hxlr/alcohol_with_ritalin/ |
Impossible_Bug_2500 | I have finally scheduled an appointment for a evaluation/consultation for a diagnosis with a healthcare provider. What are some things you did or say you were gonna do but never did before going to the appointment. Did you write down examples, did you take an online checklist. Sorry if this has been posted before I searched but didn’t find much and I’m starting to freak out a lil. Appointment is next week | 2021-10-09T09:15:52.000Z | q4hryq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First Visit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4hryq/first_visit/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-09T09:15:33.000Z | q4hrt3 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I'm not diagnosed but I think I'm struggling with similar symptoms for a long time | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4hrt3/im_not_diagnosed_but_i_think_im_struggling_with/ |
Unlucky_Ad7732 | to preface: i strongly suspect i have adhd and am seeking out a diagnosis. i recognize that different mental disorders share a lot of similar traits, so im not necessarily self-diagnosing, but i really do identify with a lot of adhd symptoms and am 99% sure that i have it.
i have had a terrible time with school over the years. i usually was able to maintain decent grades but barely by the skin of my teeth. it always felt like a rat race. i was constantly trying to "keep up" with everyone else. it got really bad my senior year. i really struggled to muster up the motivation to do my assignments at all.
now as a college freshmen, i am really struggling to concentrate on my academics. i have no emotional investment in it. i dont think of myself as lazy though. i think about my college work literally all the time, and that's the worst part. i care to do the work but i am incapable of doing it. i just cant.
its fostered this terrible lifestyle that ive lived for a year in at this point. i am constantly stressed because of school and deadlines, and this anxiety paralyzes me instead of motivating. i am severely stressed and anxious about falling behind. despite this, i feel as if i have very little control over it. trying to confront this anxiety by attempting my schoolwork just further paralyzes me into inaction, because im reminding myself of how far behind i am.
and if i try and take a break or engage in leisure, such as playing a video game or reading a book, i feel lazy and irresponsible. i have assignments that are due, some late, and here i am taking time off for myself.
so i am basically paralyzed from either 'working' or 'playing', and it has led me to living a very abnormal, stressful, and awful lifestyle. i feel like i can never devote time towards myself because i feel the need to work constantly, even though i do infrequently.
what do i do? i hate living like this. it is really awful. how do those with adhd cope with school/academic environments like this, with the deadlines and such? how do i navigate this? i really do not want to drop out because i want to attend college, and my life would be very lonely without it.
and again, i am seeking a therapist but any other tips or anecdotes would be appreciated.
\*apologies if undiagnosed/self-diagnosed people arent really welcomed here. | 2021-10-09T08:59:12.000Z | q4hk0y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | how to cope with college? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4hk0y/how_to_cope_with_college/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-09T08:50:48.000Z | q4hgch | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I don't know if I have ADHD (I think I'm faking it) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q4hgch/i_dont_know_if_i_have_adhd_i_think_im_faking_it/ |
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