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the-Cryptographer | Often whenever I have a lecture or learning video, I quickly get bored and eventually sleepy, however when I go to sleep, I can not sleep. This happens all the time!
The medications helps only for 1 to 2 hours afterwards, it makes me more motivation and interest in what am I doing, when the effect withdraws I get very distracted and tired!
I had to repeat last year in university, I am very shocked, because I can not do anything:( | 2021-12-14T20:10:00.000Z | rgg2zb | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I feel bored and sleepy during lectures | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg2zb/i_feel_bored_and_sleepy_during_lectures/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T20:09:49.000Z | rgg2u1 | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Vyvanse to Adderall xR | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgg2u1/vyvanse_to_adderall_xr/ |
Dear_Pen2546 | Probably lots of you have been there. I control all of my emotions and show tolerance for all the ignorant response I've been receiving lately. Because of Im poor seeing another doctor is very diffucult for now. I live in a country that People do not think ADHD is a serious disorder, nearly all of them kind of people that say "Just focus" , which is driving me crazy from inside Because those stupid unedicated people do not know anything about science. I know, I should not show my emotions cus they grow too fast. Im Just seeking for an advice. Sorry If I talked smarty cus everyone say that lately. Big love ❤️ | 2021-12-14T20:05:34.000Z | rgfzh9 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Sure that I have ADHD but can not convince both my family and my doctor, also get ocd diagnose lol | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfzh9/sure_that_i_have_adhd_but_can_not_convince_both/ |
DannoWhamo | I just recently got diagnosed with adhd in my adulthood.
I messaged my mother to let her know because my whole life I was punished for adhd symptoms and traits and thought maybe she’d get some insight to why I struggled as a child.
But all she had to say was “your doctor told me you had adhd since you were little. But I just ignored him because it’s not a real disorder”
My mother knew I had this. And refused to get me help when I was younger.
I’m very disappointed. | 2021-12-14T20:03:04.000Z | rgfxh8 | 600 | 5,335 | ADHD | My mom told me I’ve had an ADHD diagnosis my whole life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfxh8/my_mom_told_me_ive_had_an_adhd_diagnosis_my_whole/ |
JacqueKunst | [removed] | 2021-12-14T20:01:33.000Z | rgfw7o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I know if I have ADHD for sure? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfw7o/how_do_i_know_if_i_have_adhd_for_sure/ |
droseri | It's finals week, I work full time, and the holidays are approaching with lots of social events to attend. Last night I had a small mental breakdown in my kitchen and my SO helped to ease my anxieties and fears by encouraging me and helping to frame everything in a way that would help me feel less overwhelmed, but it made me wonder, how do other people with ADHD handle things to avoid getting overwhelmed?
I find that I usually am doing okay, sometimes for several months or weeks without any emotional mental breaks. Then a busy time of the year will come up and while I love the holidays, there's just SO much. For example, my neighbor has asked me to help her pick out an outfit for an event she has coming up. I have 3 weeks worth of laundry sitting in my hamper, an English final essay worth 300 points due by Friday, and an art final due the same day. Last week I also made plans to hang with my SO's sisters on Thursday, and my usual sitter for my dog during the week needs the day off Wednesday so I have to bring my dog to work. Saturday there is a 4 hour family celebration and then I also had friends reach out to me and ask to come over for wine when I'm done.
While all of these are things that are totally doable, I get so overwhelmed thinking about everything I have to do and everything coming up and that it makes me want to cancel plans/not do any of it. This has effected friendships of mine in the past since I end up flaking just so I can have some peace of mind for myself some days.
HOW DO YOU DO IT ALL?? IS THERE A MAGICAL WAY I HAVEN'T TRIED YET THAT COULD HELP ME FROM BEING SO OVERWHELMED THAT WON'T END WITH A MELTDOWN IN MY KITCHEN?!? HELLPPPP | 2021-12-14T20:01:29.000Z | rgfw5k | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How do you not get overwhelmed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfw5k/how_do_you_not_get_overwhelmed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:59:26.000Z | rgfucx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Starting dexamphetamine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfucx/starting_dexamphetamine/ |
JazzyScrewdriver | This is just a bit of a rant that I need to get out, sorry. Was due to get my first prescription of titration today from P-UK between 16:17 and 18:17. Been ecstatic since noon when I got the text and was putting so much importance on this moment. Rushed home from work early just to cover all possibilities and been making sure I was able to get the door at any minute.
At 7pm I got a text saying a delivery was attempted but no one was in. The doorbell never went and there wasn’t a knock. I ran downstairs and onto the street and burst into tears. Feeling really depressed now, headache from crying too. I’d just been so excited for this all day. I know it’s stupid, because I’ve rearranged for Monday, but it was just so built up in my head that now I feel so struck by it. And I’m so angry at the person who didn’t bother to even come to the door. | 2021-12-14T19:51:05.000Z | rgfnwa | 4 | 4 | ADHD | ‘Missed’ meds delivery despite being in the house. Feeling overwhelmed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfnwa/missed_meds_delivery_despite_being_in_the_house/ |
ragestarshine | Hey all so this past year I started seeing an ADHD coach, which honestly feels like an unmitigated disaster.
One thing she instructed me to do, which I haven’t, is to create a list of 25 fun things - preferably physical things - that I can use as rewards for myself so like let’s say I work for 25 minutes then take a 5 minute break doing one of the activities on my fun list.
In theory, it’s a great idea; in reality, I have no idea what I find fun let alone 25 things I find fun. She said it can be as simple as making faces at yourself in the mirror.
So ADHD Reddit, how do you define fun and what are some small, daily fun activities that you do? | 2021-12-14T19:42:11.000Z | rgfh6l | 4 | 2 | ADHD | What’s fun/how do you have fun/what do you do for fun? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfh6l/whats_funhow_do_you_have_funwhat_do_you_do_for_fun/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T19:39:54.000Z | rgffcp | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse raised my HR. Should I be concerned? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgffcp/vyvanse_raised_my_hr_should_i_be_concerned/ |
bgtyhnmjuiko | Was wondering if anyone has taken both Adderall XR and Vyvanse and if one was more consistent for you. Adderall XR is wildly inconsistent for me - sometimes a 60 mg dose will do nothing and on other days 20 mg will be enough. I know your stomach pH can affect it but I follow the exact same schedule every day where I take it on an empty stomach in the morning and don’t eat until 4-5 hours after, but it still varies a lot. Was wondering if you guys have found Vyvanse to be more consistent day to day. | 2021-12-14T19:37:09.000Z | rgfd6m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall vs Vyvanse consistency | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfd6m/adderall_vs_vyvanse_consistency/ |
link5578 | I have been prescribed Adderall and it has helped a lot, but I have been having a lot of issues actually getting the medication from CVS. The website keeps telling me that they are waiting on my psychiatrist's prior authorization, but she has been trying to get it to go through. My first months prescription took 3 weeks for the paperwork to process. This (the second) months meds are taking over a month to get, despite my psychiatrist trying to be helpful on her end. Am I doing something wrong or is CVS just being stupid. | 2021-12-14T19:35:35.000Z | rgfbx8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Prior Authorization Limbo | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfbx8/prior_authorization_limbo/ |
Gallinaz | Hi hi I finally made my appointment with my pcp! I meant to set it up back in october! I did all the things- told people I was gonna do it, set reminders, etc, but I either
- kept forgetting
or
- didn’t get to it because I thought I needed to do a different task beforehand in order to actually set up the appointment (spoiler this wasn’t necessary)
or
- I only remembered during lunch hours when they probably wouldn’t pick up or around 430 when they were about to close
or
- only remembered at very inconvenient times such as right before bed or during a test
Holy crap I just realized how much time passed between my intending to set up the appointment and my actually setting it. I have so many alarms on my phone that say “set up adhd consultation appointment NOW”. But it’s done now!!!
Now I’m really nervous for the actual appointment aaaaaaa | 2021-12-14T19:34:58.000Z | rgfbf5 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Finally made my appointment!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfbf5/finally_made_my_appointment/ |
futureButt | Long story short, I've been off my medication for weeks due to difficulties related to moving states, and I'm coping very poorly. Routine tasks requiring extraordinary effort to execute, or even just keep in mind... etc.
Does anyone have advice that I can keep in mind every day to function as well as I can until this emergency is resolved? | 2021-12-14T19:33:35.000Z | rgfad1 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Any survival tips for a stint off my medication? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgfad1/any_survival_tips_for_a_stint_off_my_medication/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:30:25.000Z | rgf7vl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any survival tips for a stint off my medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgf7vl/any_survival_tips_for_a_stint_off_my_medication/ |
BeastieBoy1984 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:29:03.000Z | rgf6t8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Neuro feedback | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgf6t8/neuro_feedback/ |
_Dysnomia_ | Recently diagnosed with Other Specified ADHD, Unspecified Anxiety Disorder, and Depression in partial remission. I've not responded strongly to medication, meaning I can feel it coming on but my purposeful focus and executive function is still not improving. **I'm not looking for medication advice**, but I'll list my medication specifics for context. **I'm looking for advice on what to do to improve my response to the medication.**
I've taken between 10mg and 40mg of generic Adderall (Epic Pharma, then Teva) and 30mg Vyvanse. Recently been put on 15mg Buspirone for anxiety. Dosage is total for 24 hour periods. I've previously tried a variety of SSRIs but the side effects or lack of any effect at all stopped me.
I keep seeing that medication is not a silver bullet, but...I just thought it would be a lot more effective than this. And Vyvanse is expensive. Any advice on what I should be doing differently to really experience a boost of effective treatment? | 2021-12-14T19:25:23.000Z | rgf3xx | 3 | 1 | ADHD | OS ADHD; Generic Add., Vyvanse not providing great improvement. Advice? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgf3xx/os_adhd_generic_add_vyvanse_not_providing_great/ |
emilypad | I just feel burnt out right now, I finally got diagnosed with ADHD with my former psychiatrist by self-assessment (still waiting on the 3 hour long test which I've been on a waitlist for for.... months.) Anyway, I decided I want a break from my medication but sometimes I feel like not having it impairs my ability to drive slightly or even be organized. However I need to learn how to cope with ADHD on my own and I don't want to be on Adderall XR (15 mg) forever. I've been using it daily since early August, I had a few days off here and there but I want a break for winter break (I'm a college student) and because of my diagnosis I went from being a B and C student to getting a 4.0 GPA this semester (three classes with an A plus and two with an A). I was finally able to sit there and focus and it was like putting on glasses. I could concentrate. I finally enjoyed school and wasn't stressed about lagging behind my peers. I felt like I could do what normal people can easily do. I could drive without getting in a car accident because I'm so spacey. Despite that, I kind of want a break. I worry about tolerance and such, and I feel like I don't need to be fully focused at the moment and a side effect I dislike is sometimes it can make me less emotional (along with my Prozac). Not quite zombie-like but it does dampen some emotions. I might switch medications but that's besides the point. I'm rambling sorry. Bottom line is I want to take a few weeks of a break, but I'm worried if I'll experience any withdrawals. Specifically depression because that's something I struggle with. Should I take it maybe twice a week over break or three instead of cutting it off altogether cold turkey? Obviously I'm not asking for medical advice. I did speak to my former psychiatrist about this (currently going to see a new one - she was terrible) and she approved of a medication vacation. So this is not me asking for medical advice. I'm just wondering if any of you have taking a break from your medication and your experience with that. | 2021-12-14T19:24:44.000Z | rgf3fp | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Taking a medication vacation (I have questions) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgf3fp/taking_a_medication_vacation_i_have_questions/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T19:20:05.000Z | rgezr0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Full time nanny with ADHD. I work with a child diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. How do I go about helping them with poor emotional regulation and RSD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgezr0/full_time_nanny_with_adhd_i_work_with_a_child/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:15:45.000Z | rgewba | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got diagnosed after 5 years of pushing my parents to let me get tested. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgewba/just_got_diagnosed_after_5_years_of_pushing_my/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:14:56.000Z | rgevmn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have a problem. Recently “Diagnosed” with ADHD. Want to start medication. Here’s the catch. I’m 24 and an airline pilot. And medications are a disqualification from my job. Any ideas? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgevmn/i_have_a_problem_recently_diagnosed_with_adhd/ |
eggzieh | I'm currently failing one of my college classes - and will either be kicked out of my university or will have to repeat the class - because I handed over 50% of my assignments in late. This is my first college semester and I haven't been able to sleep for days or eat because I'm so stressed out and disappointed in myself. I completed all the assignments for the course but my teacher won't mark them because they are late. The current grade is a 40% overall in my course and I don't know what to do. If I have to repeat id just be re-submitting everything I've done and paying 3000. Does anyone have any advice for me?
POEM:
I operate for two days,
Head-to-toe filled with meds,
I don’t sleep,
And when I eat I struggle to keep it in,
48 hours of non-stop writing,
Non-stop reading,
I’m happy, and I’m productive,
This is what learning is,
But submitting assignments late
Gives me an F for a grade,
Stressed,
Stressed,
I operate for three days,
Making up for the marks I’ve missed,
I don’t sleep,
And this time I don’t eat,
I’m failing, again,
Abusing my medication,
I need to pass, I need to pass,
Messaging teachers,
I need to pass, the assignments are in,
That doesn’t matter,
Since I was late,
By two days,
I have to tell my father,
I need to repeat a semester,
To re-submit what I’ve already done,
$3000 dollars down the drain,
Because I have a stupid brain | 2021-12-14T19:13:15.000Z | rgeu9w | 7 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD poem and I'm failing a college class I need advice | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgeu9w/adhd_poem_and_im_failing_a_college_class_i_need/ |
DarkFalconist | I'm always craving dopamine wether its video games, nicotine, exercise, eating... etc. but right now those things that normally fill the void aren't working as I no longer have interest in things that normally interest/stimulate me and its driving me crazy because I can't be productive or find anything to enjoy in my spare time so im just watching tv like a zombie. I wish I was able to find a way to make things meaningful and fun again. | 2021-12-14T19:12:44.000Z | rgetuf | 7 | 8 | ADHD | I hate being in the depleted phase | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgetuf/i_hate_being_in_the_depleted_phase/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T19:11:46.000Z | rget2r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Coping with bordeom | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rget2r/coping_with_bordeom/ |
thefireswamps |
I’ve been having a really hard time with college and school and just existing lately. my first semester went okay, second is when Covid hit and I managed to fail two classes. fast forward to fall of sophomore year, huge depressive episode made me fail three classes. I took the spring off, decided to transfer, and spent this past fall taking two community college classes to boost my GPA.
I got really excited about a school that my friend goes to and applied there for this spring. they have a great program for accommodations and especially ADHD and I was THRILLED. I don’t mind living at home but it’s been almost a year and I need to out of the house for my mental health. I just got my rejection letter for having too low of a GPA.
I don’t know what to do, I feel miserable and defeated. I know I can try again in the fall but I’m genuinely not sure if I can handle being home and lonely while all my friends are away. I’m really scared I’ll slip back into my depression. It just sucks because I worked really hard in these classes for the fall and felt prepared to take on school again. I feel so stupid and don’t know how to tell everyone in my life that I didn’t get in because I was SURE I would (acceptance rate is fairly high, school I went to before was much lower). my backup plan is more community college classes and living at home. I know college doesn’t need to be done in 8 straight semesters but it is getting harder and harder to keep the momentum going to make sure I actually get my degree.
I got on meds, I used a planner, I worked AND did my classes, and I’m still facing the consequences from my mistakes I made while incredibly mentally ill. I just had a therapy appointment a little while ago about how I’m actually doing well and stable for the first time in a while. I’m scared of what this rejection will do to me. I’m going to get an earlier appointment with my therapist to talk it out but I just needed to rant somewhere. this sucks | 2021-12-14T19:10:55.000Z | rgesdg | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Rejection letter from college | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgesdg/rejection_letter_from_college/ |
Successful-Wasabi301 | I recently learned that some level of anxiety is healthy for us as it pushes us to do things we wouldn’t otherwise do. High level of anxiety is what gets us afraid, worried, nervous, etc.
I have just realized that I actually have low anxiety, very low anxiety. Hence nothing seems urgent, or important, and stops me from doing things that I really want to do.
I don’t see this talked about in the medical field at all. It can be guys as a lack of motivation, but that can also happen with a high level of anxiety. So can anyone relate to having low or no anxiety, and how do you deal with it? | 2021-12-14T19:04:25.000Z | rgen6x | 7 | 7 | ADHD | Can anyone relate to having Low anxiety? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgen6x/can_anyone_relate_to_having_low_anxiety/ |
nemoesk | [removed] | 2021-12-14T19:00:32.000Z | rgejzs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Citric Acid Free Drink Options? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgejzs/citric_acid_free_drink_options/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T18:58:36.000Z | rgei96 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall decreasing performance in certain applications? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgei96/adderall_decreasing_performance_in_certain/ |
Dodgezy |
Hello,
25m, diagnosed in March been off meds for a bit so maybe that’s why I’m particularly struggling as of recent.
I feel like what makes me happy is completely tied into what I consume, so as long as I consume something, I’m happy.
I don’t know if this is some sort of coping mechanism undiagnosed me used to deal with things or just a common thing for ADD people to reach for stimulus but I’m interested in learning how you deal with it.
By consumption I mean anything that gives us stimulus, drugs/alcohol, scrolling social media, eating and pointless evermore meaningless hookups.
Just as an example the past couple weeks for me should have been the best of the year but during the events I went to I still constantly felt sad around closest friends and family. Today I had peanut butter and jam on toast for the first time in my life and it felt like pure bliss.
I don’t really understand or know what the problem is just wondering if there’s anyone with a similar experience and how you went about dealing with it?
Thank you. | 2021-12-14T18:56:33.000Z | rgegp8 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Is your happiness completely tied into consumption? How did/do you deal with this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgegp8/is_your_happiness_completely_tied_into/ |
slow_cheetah_52 | Just something lighthearted to get through a boring Tuesday... Without listing obvious ones like 'focus', 'remembering ___', etc, what is a fun or silly indicator how a day is going?
For me it's if I turn my lava lite on when I sit down at my desk to start work. If I did, great! If I notice it's not on when it's time for my first break I know things are not as smooth as they may seem and I need to check my self-awareness and make sure I took my meds. That light probably isn't the only thing that's gone awry.
Another one is if I waited until the coffee was done brewing to froth the milk, or did I do them both at once? If I waited, I'm totally not juggling things well that day. | 2021-12-14T18:55:05.000Z | rgefk0 | 9 | 8 | ADHD | Silly or fun ways you gauge your meds or coping skills are working on any given day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgefk0/silly_or_fun_ways_you_gauge_your_meds_or_coping/ |
Popgoestheweeeasle | Hi everyone. This is long; I got on a tangent.
TLDR; ADHD adult with comorbidities that make me feel there will never be a treatment that works for me. Not because of the diagnoses, but because it feels like nothing has worked and now as an adult the feat of getting the spealized help I might need seems too daunting/impossible. Can't get stimulants, possible risk of triggering mania. Bipolar II has since been changed to BP I; (C-PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, OCD, ADHD comorbidities). Has anyone been able to get over the hoplessness of your medical record looking like a DSM bingo card?
The only time I felt hopeful was in the hospital where I was essentially in a sterile, contactless void.
​
Tangent follows:
I (30 F) was diagnosed around 12 years ago (comorbid PTSD, Bipolar II at the time) and used to take stimulants and SSRIs at the time. I stopped when associates would ask if I had 'extras' they could 'borrow' and I learned people abused stimulants. I also learned people around me would intentionally dose up on certain antidepressants (I won't name which to discourage copycats) I was taking to become as they said 'the perfect cheap drunk'.
Stigma (and my own delusion) really hurt me in my early years getting effective treatment, knowing when to push back with providers and when to capitulate. Now I am a single mom with a bingo card of symptoms just desperate for hope that somehting will one day be ok. I stupidly refused meds when they might have helped, and now can't get any because I look like a drug-seeking adult.
I have been hospitalized twice, been on 6 different antidepressants, anti-psychotics, mood stablizers, short-term benzos in inpatient, tried self-medicating with cannabis and alcohol, lived the gym rat life, did raw food diet for months, whatever I tried in the last 12 years has only kept my head above water enough for me to survive into single motherhood post-abusive relationship. Assault and repeat events are to blame for the C-PTSD, ADHD never helped me wrangle the 'gifted ideas' and turn them into anything substantial so I'm in jeopardy of lsing my job because everytime it's the same issue of not being able to deliver.
I apologize for rambling, I'm really bad with being succinct; any of my past posts will tell you this much. I'm just wondering what to do honest to God. I just got over six months of anxiety attacks every other day ABOUT seeing a prescriber and the fear they would not believe me, think I am lying, think I am making things up about myself, and everything else you can imagine. I was too afraid to ask if I can go on stimulants again to try and reign in my brain so I can do the things I sit in front of my computer for hours a day looking at and crying about.
I just can't make my hands do the thing. I try and try and only when I'm in the weird high of (apparent) hypomania is everything ok in my world. The fear is still there, the racing thoughts and all are definitely present, but my ideas are so 'amazing' and 'revolutionary' I literally can't NOT do something about them. I become goal oriented and my coworkers have used the phrase 'like a machine'.
but then a week or two later I just want to disappear. But the thoughts are still racing. I'm miserable and want to evaporate but then the stupid thoughts and ideas are just STILL COMING. I just want silence and solitude and to stop existing but no my brain wants me to develop schematics for a fuckin "crush vest" for emergency rescue so people in landslides and earthquakes can maintain a minimum diameter of chest expansion no matter the crush force applied like a stupid ratcheting vest that expands when they breathe but doesn't contract like how TF would I EVER MAKE THAT WITH NO SKILLS AND ITS ONLY WHEN I WANT TO STOP EXISTING DO I SEE THE IDEAS ARE ALL STUPID AND I AM JUST STUCK IN THIS VICOUS LOOP WITH A BROKEN BRAIN
I'm afraid to ask for inpatient because my son might be taken away (the state I live in ain't so nice to moms w/severe mental illness), I don't know if this new medication will help me be an adult. I can't do basic chores if my brain is stuck on an idea or a string of ideas or if I am fatigued and falling down when I stand (or worse, sensory aversion won't let me touch my own stupid plates that I myself made dirty wtf), I can't ask for in-home help for the same reason as above (I love my child far more than I ever liked myself and would step into traffic for him), but I do not have any good feelings about my life here on out. I'm an imposter who snuck into this job and I wonder how bad things would be in subsidized housing on assitance at this point. At least if I don't have as much responsibility there are less ways to fail so miserably. | 2021-12-14T18:54:51.000Z | rgefcz | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Confused, disheartened, jaded by over a decade of failed treatment; feel very hopeless | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgefcz/confused_disheartened_jaded_by_over_a_decade_of/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:54:34.000Z | rgef4y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone feel like their own happiness is completely tied into consumption? How did/do you deal with this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgef4y/does_anyone_feel_like_their_own_happiness_is/ |
codemonk9 | Like the title states, I hate showing how good I can do, my potential. My ability to hyperfixate on a task gives me the ability to knock it out really fast and do a good job at the same time. When I show I can do this I feel I'm held to this standard for all tasks in my work, life, etc. It sucks because I sometimes (and sometimes a lot of times) don't always have the motivation, or focus for all tasks. This spirals me in to a depressive/paralyzed state overwhelmed. Some tasks take me a jiffy, others take me a week or two because I can't motivate myself to focus and do anything. How do you guys overcome this?
(I'm recently diagnosed innatentive type and taking wellbutrin. The wellbutrin hasn't helped with my focus and I feel my mental fog and inability to focus has increased) | 2021-12-14T18:51:53.000Z | rgecz4 | 25 | 63 | ADHD | Hate showing my potential | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgecz4/hate_showing_my_potential/ |
voidfished | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:49:45.000Z | rgeb99 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for an ADHD Specialist/Coach to Consult With | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgeb99/looking_for_an_adhd_specialistcoach_to_consult/ |
Interesting_Pop_8617 | Hi everyone!
So I’m currently undiagnosed and going through the process of diagnosis. I have a diagnosis of Bipolar however had two therapists and a mental health practitioner suggest that actually I may have ADHD also or just ADHD, it runs in my family so there’s no surprises there.
Since thinking about my behaviour and reading about ADHD, my god do I feel validated. It’s crazy. One thing I can’t find a lot of information on however is how ADHD affects our sex lives.
For me, with my partner, I’ve noticed I’ll be in the mood and wanting to sleep together, then the next second completely turned off and distracted? Not always but this happens often. Another thing is my mind during is always pre occupied. Even if I enjoy what’s going on and I’m turnt on, the voices in my head (I often describe my brain like having 100 internet tabs open on your laptop + 20 YouTube videos playing) just don’t stop. I can’t give full focus. I also randomly fantasise about people I haven’t seen for years and have very intrusive thoughts.
This is just how I feel it affects me in this aspect. I’m curious to know others experience also. | 2021-12-14T18:48:44.000Z | rgeafs | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How does ADHD affect your sex life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgeafs/how_does_adhd_affect_your_sex_life/ |
Adept_Magazine_51 | I was on Ritalin for like a year and had such bad depression. I then switched to Vyvanse and have better days. Sometimes I have bad ones but the good ones rule them out. The bad thing is now my eating habits are screwed. Does anyone have any advice to eating even when you don’t feel like it? Or are so nauseous? | 2021-12-14T18:48:02.000Z | rge9wh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switched medications | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rge9wh/switched_medications/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T18:41:25.000Z | rge4ki | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I feel like I have no motivation to be productive on Dexedrine compared to Adderall.. is this normal? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rge4ki/i_feel_like_i_have_no_motivation_to_be_productive/ |
natatropina | Hi! I'm a middle school teacher of a world language, and I STRUGGLE so much with executive function, especially regarding our profession. I have had several meetings about how I turn in grades late, or how I don´t keep up with e-mails, or respond to them right away. I love teaching, at least, the actual teaching portion, and creating lessons. I hate, HATE the part that includes speaking with parents or sending e-mails back and forward to acknowledge I have read and e-mail. I cannot keep up with weekly grades (I just forget, among the 1918729187291 tasks that you have to do) and once I get home, I honestly feel super drained.
I keep timers visible with all tasks, I try to make lists, but unless someone is up my butt telling me to submit grades, it seems like my brain doesn't treat is a priority. How do you all do? I honestly feel like a failure when I get called and I don't think that telling my boss I have ADHD will make any difference (even though we give all the accommodations for kids with ADHD). | 2021-12-14T18:40:58.000Z | rge489 | 6 | 5 | ADHD | Teachers with ADHD: How do you keep up with ALL of the tasks? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rge489/teachers_with_adhd_how_do_you_keep_up_with_all_of/ |
-wolfgirl- | Literally how?? My counselor has tasked me with creating a daily routine, but.. I have no idea how. He helped me make a general sample routine, but I can't figure out times? How long do things take? I hate waking up in the morning, and I hate going to bed at night, so that makes things wonky. Once spring break is over, I'll be back at work and school and the routine will have to be different everyday due to my irregular work schedule and block schedule for classes. How do I make a general daily routine to work around all these things?
HOW in the WORLD am I supposed to fit all three meals, study time, exercise, and leisure time around a full class schedule and work? Does anybody actually do that? I'm so overwhelmed. | 2021-12-14T18:39:00.000Z | rge2ox | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How Do I Make a Routine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rge2ox/how_do_i_make_a_routine/ |
bubbagarooni | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:35:10.000Z | rgdzn0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are some things you’ve learned in therapy that have actually helped your ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdzn0/what_are_some_things_youve_learned_in_therapy/ |
hilmiira | Hello everyone please excuse my bad english. I am not a native speaker.
designing aliens and creatures is my entire thing and I am pretty good at it. When my creativity combined with the weird concepts I think the result was always amazing. My aliens and creatures always haved a dept and exocity other artists in media never haved and because of this I am quite famous. I have a very good reputition in some fandoms and a lot of people trying asking me to work for them… but there a problem
Everyting started when some of my “friends” realized that something is wrong with me, and soon they found all the stuff I am writed for “life and depression”. And later this stuff grow and some of my closer friends learn that I am planning to “something bad”. And they send me to a psychologist for generally get help.
Doctor helped me a lot and give me a lustral brand drug for make me feel a little bit better and also fix some other little problems. But after one month he doubled the dose of the drug for increasing the effects. But the problem is my brain died.
I lost my creativity and not created anyting new since I start taking meds. This is terrible, now I cant do what I love and this make me sad. Yes less sadder than before but still pretty sad and stressed. Whats wrong with me? Why this happening? Yes pills indeed helped me feel better but whats the point of being happy if you cant do stuff that makes you happy? Should I stop taking pills? İt is happening because of the pills? Yes my creativty also dissapeared before and its very normal for someone with ADHD. Seasonally losing interest to something and then re gaining it is very normal for me but the last time this happened I only failed to do good stuff and generally sill did something. But this time my entire imagination is gone I cant even make a very simple sketch anymore… please help me. I am literally nothing if I cant imagine stuff :( I finally find a purpose in my life and dont want to lost it. I dont want to become no one again. | 2021-12-14T18:34:17.000Z | rgdyyc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I lost my imagination | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdyyc/i_lost_my_imagination/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:32:33.000Z | rgdxkl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I lost my imagination | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdxkl/i_lost_my_imagination/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T18:29:26.000Z | rgduxd | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Help Me Quit, Please | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgduxd/help_me_quit_please/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:28:49.000Z | rgdude | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I stop using anti-D pills? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdude/should_i_stop_using_antid_pills/ |
RaineyAD | Hello all. I recently posted to r/autism with a query about focus issues related to autism. The general consensus was that it sounded a bit more like ADHD focus issues, so I came here. In my post, I mentioned trouble with focus, procrastination and restlessness. I also tend to zone out of conversations a lot, have always had extremely poor organisation, and terrible sleep patterns. I always used to multitask, like cooking while I read etc. because no one activity could really occupy me. I genuinely struggle to do anything I'm not interested in and honestly just ignore/avoid most things until they become a problem (I should mention there is a reasonable likelihood I may have autism, which I know shares some symptoms with ADHD). I have mentioned this to my therapist and also googled it and it appears that these things may be somewhat consistent with ADHD. However (I was slightly embarrassed to ask my therapist) I am worried I do not have ADHD because sometimes I can focus on things. For instance, as a child I was always restless and frustrated until I discovered reading. Ever since then, as long as I find the writing agreeable I can sometimes get so absorbed in reading I forget to eat/sleep/ move. Even that would fail sometimes, but the internet is my #1 failsafe because it just shuts down my brain. I tend to open a lot of tabs and flit from one to the other sporadically, but it's one of the only things where it doesn't feel like my brain is racing under pressure, and I am absolutely concentrated. Basically, sorry for the long rant and the maybe stupid question, but are these behaviours consistent with ADHD? I'm really very desperate to know so I can begin trying to get my brain 'in order.' Thanks. | 2021-12-14T18:27:54.000Z | rgdtn6 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Can you have ADHD and focus on some things? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdtn6/can_you_have_adhd_and_focus_on_some_things/ |
DuckyMoMoKing | I have no idea what to do with my time. I feel like the only comfort I can take is in other people and I just don't have access to them enough. Like for example, today I am looking forward to the two appointments I have cause I know I'll be with another person for a while. Not having anything to do stresses me out. | 2021-12-14T18:25:19.000Z | rgdrit | 2 | 2 | ADHD | What do y'all do all day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdrit/what_do_yall_do_all_day/ |
TentacleTitan | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:25:05.000Z | rgdrcf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First real results | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdrcf/first_real_results/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T18:23:09.000Z | rgdprr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Medications | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdprr/medications/ |
Curious-Leg2486 | Hey
Today I talked with online Psychiatrist bc I didn't know good one in my city and anxiety. I said him all things that comes to mimd then he asked "do you feel depression?" And I said yes even I thought about sucide. I talked about concentration, anxiety... all thing. But he said you are bipolar not ADHD. I said but I couldn't do my works I couldn't study I forgot everything I allways write in calendar or put my things in specific place to don't lost. He gave me a medicine and said don't use it everyday. He gave me other medicins for anxiety and depression. Now I feel he didn't diagnosis me right. I feel sad, overthinking. Maybe he gave me wrong medicines what I should do? Why I couldn't trust? HELP ME PLZ!!! | 2021-12-14T18:13:37.000Z | rgdi28 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I NEED HELP | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdi28/i_need_help/ |
lolly93 | Hi all!
To start, some background: I'm currently a junior in college that has been struggling with major executive dysfunction and lack of focus/motivation, etc. notably since June of 2021, but my counselor/therapist has highlighted that I may have been showing ADHD traits has a child. I thought it would be a good idea to seek out testing for ADHD from my university, but unfortunately, they don't offer that so I've just been doing biweekly counseling sessions to try and do some "life coaching".
Recently, I wanted to go ahead and try and get a prescription for medication; I've tried Vyvanse before (unprescribed) from a good friend and have had good experiences on it - so I wanted to try and have my own prescription. I was able to reach out to a licensed counselor that could give me a screening test to bring to my PCP (primary care doc) since psychiatrists in my area have such low availability.
I see my PCP this Friday to show her the screening papers and see if she can treat me and prescribe for me, but I'm afraid she'll see me as a drug-seeking college student, or gaslight me into thinking these are normal problems. I also would like to know what I should bring to this appointment otherwise: medication recommendations? Research I've done? Should I even tell her I've tried stimulants before?
Any guidance would be SO helpful.
TL;DR: bringing an ADHD eval to my PCP this week, what do I bring so I can start medication? | 2021-12-14T18:11:28.000Z | rgdg8q | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Got an ADHD screening test done, what to bring to my PCP? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdg8q/got_an_adhd_screening_test_done_what_to_bring_to/ |
DrJkl808 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T18:06:28.000Z | rgdc4p | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosed a month ago. Taking meds but letting myself down in other ways | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdc4p/diagnosed_a_month_ago_taking_meds_but_letting/ |
dawgsinthemountains | I lose everything. My phone, wallet, car keys, notebooks, computer, etc. I'm sure it's a struggle many of us here share. I lost my car keys for three days last month and had to Uber to and from work those days. Forgetfulness is probably the symptom of my primarily inattentive ADHD that affects me most, both in remembering deadlines/appointments and keeping track of essential items.
I'm a militant Google calendar and to-do list fan, so I mostly manage deadlines/appointments, but I am at a loss for keeping track of my things. I'm fairly minimal, so I don't have many possessions to begin with, but sometimes I get into my house and, five minutes later, realize I have no idea where my keys are. I have a spot for all of these items, but too often I get distracted before putting them in the spot.
I'd love to hear any advice and organizational strategies you guys might use to keep track of your things. I'm talking with my therapist and doctors about potentially starting medication (for this and many other ADHD-impacted areas of my life), but I just finally overcame years of disordered eating and want to get more solid in my positive eating habits before starting a medication that will likely change my appetite. Thanks!! | 2021-12-14T18:05:08.000Z | rgdb1p | 13 | 5 | ADHD | I lose everything! How do you manage? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgdb1p/i_lose_everything_how_do_you_manage/ |
MissMayo0 | I know when i'm tired but only at night. I can't take naps even if I should be tired and only got 5 hours of sleep. And very rarely do the effects of being tired actually kick in, and when they do I can barley handle it. And I can't try to sleep because my mind won't let me. Why is this? What can I do? | 2021-12-14T18:03:31.000Z | rgd9r4 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Why can I not sense tiredness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd9r4/why_can_i_not_sense_tiredness/ |
Downtown_Statement87 | I'm 51 years old and never really thought I have ADHD because I've accomplished a lot in my life despite millions of dropped jobs, projects, relationships, etc., and in spite of being very "lazy" and unmotivated a lot of the time.
But then, I found this forum, and by gum, I totally think I have it. I've made an appointment to get evaluated on Monday, and feel hopeful for the first time in a while, so thank you all for sharing your experiences.
I was just reading a post about how getting started on something is usually the hardest part, and boy did it resonate with me. It reminded me of a funny story that I'd like to share.
It was 1992 and I was writing my honors thesis. It was supposed to be about how Stalin co-opted religion to create a faith around Communism. I had all the notes and research done already, but man...I just couldn't start writing. I'd sit down at the typewriter and find a million reasons not to write.
One such session, I sat down and typed, "Stalin was." There! Off to a great start! Then I noticed that the keys on my typewriter (a Brother 3000, or something) were quite dirty. The keys were supposed to be cream-colored, but look at those smudges and marks! This just would not do. I had to stop everything and clean off these keys. How could I write a masterful thesis on a dirty typewriter like this one?
I went into the other room and came back out with a cup of bleach water and some qtips. I swabbed and scrubbed at those keys until every trace of dirt was gone. Satisfied, I decided I'd let them dry and then I'd come back, sit down, and really crank it out.
I came back after 30 minutes to find that not only was the dirt gone, but the letters and numbers and punctuation marks on all the keys were also gone. My keyboard was clean, all right; so clean that it was blank. They keys smiled up at me like big yellow teeth, laughing at my pitiful attempt to set anything right.
I spent the next 20 minutes typing a key and then writing the letter it showed on the key in black sharpie. After I was done with that, I was too tired and deflated to do anything else, so I had no choice but to go to bed. The typewriter sat there for weeks with a sheet of paper in it that said only "Stalin was," which is true, but is not really enough for an honors thesis.
Please cross your fingers for me that I get some kind of diagnosis. I need to find a key to why my life has been so needlessly difficult, and I hope when I do, it's not blank. | 2021-12-14T18:01:33.000Z | rgd83f | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Blank keys | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd83f/blank_keys/ |
CowboyandaCoffee29 | I have a 20 page paper due tomorrow night that I haven’t looked at the prompt for (I know, I don’t wanna hear it lol). I take concerta but usually after the 12 hours, I’m completely burned out for the day and cannot do anything, no matter how hard I try. I can honestly do less after my meds have worn off in the time before I go to bed, than I can on a day when I don’t take them at all, if that makes sense.
But with this deadline I don’t have time to use the 12 hours, and then sleep and reset. I’m thinking I’m just gonna take another pill when this one wears off? I can always nap while I’m on my meds— so I can take them and keep working for a while tonight, eventually get a few hours of sleep while they’re still active, and then when I wake up I’ll still be within the 12 hours so I can wake up and continue working. And tomorrow when that second pill wears off mid-day, I’ll take a third to push me over the finish line.
Once my essay is done, I’m done for this semester, so I can give myself a long break after that.
I’m sure a lot of people will probably tell me it isn’t the best thing to do, but I’m a college student and this paper is IMPORTANT. I know I should’ve have saved it for the last minute but I wasn’t even procrastinating, I just had that much other work to do first— it’s too late to get an extension, and if it’s not in on time I’ll fail completely. So, we have passed the line of ideal choices. For the record I’m gonna do this either way lol so please don’t just shame/judge me, or worry that you’re encouraging me. I just wanna hear other people’s experiences if you or someone you know has done this? What was your experience, how did it go? | 2021-12-14T17:57:54.000Z | rgd4vz | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Experiences with taking meds continually? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd4vz/experiences_with_taking_meds_continually/ |
QWhooo | I normally enjoy Christmas music, as long as it's December. I can handle the stuff for the entire month, no problem. I love to sing, which is why it works for me.
But there's one song that has always killed me. I've broken down and cried at it at least once, and have felt like it many times. I always, always stop the song if it comes on where I have control. If I hear it in a store I seriously consider leaving (and occasionally have), or I put in headphones, or I sing something else to myself (I don't care if I seem weird in public).
This year, though, I happen to know of a lovely community of people who might truly understand why this song feels so much like an attack, which is why I am here reaching out to you all so we can perhaps lament about it together. If you don't know the song I'm talking about and don't want it ruined for you, please do not click to reveal the spoiler. I'm going to contain my profane outburst there too, which I suppose is a spoiler about the spoiler contents, even though it doesn't spoil the actual spoiler.
But I digress. Here it is...
>! "So this is Christmas... and what have you done?". FUCK YOU, song, for calling me out on getting nowhere despite another year being over! !< | 2021-12-14T17:56:59.000Z | rgd45v | 4 | 3 | ADHD | when Christmas music attacks! | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd45v/when_christmas_music_attacks/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T17:56:41.000Z | rgd3xn | 13 | 7 | ADHD | Intense thrill of defying authority especially when you don’t agree with the rules | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd3xn/intense_thrill_of_defying_authority_especially/ |
nolakhsa | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:55:43.000Z | rgd356 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | that neck stim so violent you feel like you could slip a disc | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd356/that_neck_stim_so_violent_you_feel_like_you_could/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:54:17.000Z | rgd205 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone ever taken meds continually? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd205/has_anyone_ever_taken_meds_continually/ |
strawberry_f4iry | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:53:13.000Z | rgd169 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | mouth sounds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgd169/mouth_sounds/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T17:50:29.000Z | rgcz4d | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Why does ADHD look so different between individuals? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcz4d/why_does_adhd_look_so_different_between/ |
EchoOfHumOr | Sometimes you just have to look at your symptoms and laugh at the absurdity of it all.
Today I was getting mentally and physically prepared to wash a massive amount of dishes at my kitchen sink.
Then my partner came in and asked if the dishwasher was dirty so they could put their lunch plate in it.
It wasn't, it was clean.
And I had totally forgotten we had a dishwasher.
I've lived here for 5 years and haven't lived anywhere without a dishwasher in almost a decade. But I still totally forgot.
I am now emptying the clean dishes and reloading it to make that massive pile of work disappear as if by magic...
Sometimes you just have to laugh.
(Flaired as celebration because I'm super relieved I don't actually have to manually do all of these dishes!) | 2021-12-14T17:49:03.000Z | rgcxx5 | 15 | 9 | ADHD | What's the silliest/most embarrassing thing you've forgotten recently? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcxx5/whats_the_silliestmost_embarrassing_thing_youve/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T17:44:27.000Z | rgcudu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | tics and adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcudu/tics_and_adhd/ |
TheKozmikSkwid | I was diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type last month and I'm on my 3rd week on the UK version of Vyvanse (Elvanse Adult 30mg). It was good for the first 2 weeks but it's noticably not as effective atm and I was hopi g to speak to someone with more experience to ask some questions? Any help is great thanks | 2021-12-14T17:43:56.000Z | rgctz0 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone on Vyvanse I can talk to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgctz0/anyone_on_vyvanse_i_can_talk_to/ |
Relapsq | When I feel like I dont wanna do ANYTHING I do something physical I dont need to think about like walking or exercise. Maybe listen to music or a podcast. Eventually I find myself back in my room either to do yoga and nap or to nap and then ill feel ready tp tackle some shit.
Yoga is a great way to pass a good bit of time and to relax yourself to do work!
TL:DR decision paralysis or not wanting to do anything? Move around until you do. Dont stay in one place and sulk. Sulk across town! | 2021-12-14T17:41:55.000Z | rgcsgl | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Oddly Helpful | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcsgl/oddly_helpful/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:38:48.000Z | rgcq6g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else feel a strong “high” when they intentionally defy authority figures? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcq6g/anyone_else_feel_a_strong_high_when_they/ |
piparkaq | tl;dr: Anybody else here who has ADHD and has been diagnosed with heart failure?
I'm wondering if there are people in this subreddit who have ADHD _and_ who have been diagnosed with heart failure, and if so, how are you managing your ADHD? Or are you managing it at all? I'm a bit confused. (Luckily I have my three-month check-up with a cardiologist this friday)
I had an episode back in the beginning of September, where I ended up in the hospital and was diagnosed with heart failure, due to a yet unknown reason. I've been off stimulant medication ever since, since the situation was pretty bad, especially since I am still only 38 years old.
Long story short: I was diagnosed with left-side heart failure back in September. I've been using stimulant medication ever since I was diagnosed in 2013, but had to stop due to aforementioned heart issues, and things have been a terrible mess ever since. Anybody in a similar situation?
PS. Remember to check your blood pressure.
Edit: forgot to mention my age | 2021-12-14T17:38:04.000Z | rgcpmf | 39 | 11 | ADHD | ADHD and heart failure | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcpmf/adhd_and_heart_failure/ |
mathdrug | Tl,DR: title
Hello everyone,
I was on Adderall 3 years ago. It basically solved my problem wholly. It was that "putting glasses on for the first time" feeling that many of us have heard / felt. However, the side effects were intolerable. Made me sweat like crazy and gave me shaky hands. Also made my heart rate go 📈
I'm currently on Ritalin and not feeling anything. It's just like I feel the same as always. So far, I've tried Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin, and Strattera. Adderall was the only one that worked.
I recently read about some of the differences between Adderall and Dexedrine/D-Amph, and D-amph really seems worth trying, so I wanted to see if anyone had any experience with it / thoughts on it.
Thank you in advance! | 2021-12-14T17:34:46.000Z | rgcn4l | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone find success switching from Adderall to Dexedrine/Dextroamphetamine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcn4l/anyone_find_success_switching_from_adderall_to/ |
14thCluelessbird | I do this a lot. One the the things I've noticed with my own adhd is when I'm in verbal conversation with someone, I will often have a difficult time adequately conveying my thoughts to them with words. The reason I've found is because in my mind I'll have some train of thought that starts at point a, then goes to point b, then c, and all the way up to z. This happens in a matter of seconds, too fast to communicate verbally, so when I put my thoughts into words I'll often jump from point a straight to point z, leaving out all the points in between that brought me to point z. I do this without even realizing it, and as a result some of the things I say out loud just don't make sense and lack context, but they totally do in my own mind. The reason I bring this up is because it makes me wonder if this is the same process that causes me to skip over letters or words when writing and typing. It's like my brain is processing more thoughts than it can output via written or verbal language. Like having a super fast cpu that can output 200 frames per second but a monitor that can only output 60. I wonder if this could also be why I feel like I can express myself so much better through music? With my guitar I can instantly convert what I'm feeling into musical form, downloading every thought and emotion into the notes on my guitar without leaving anything out. | 2021-12-14T17:30:53.000Z | rgck3a | 168 | 1,134 | ADHD | Do you guys sometimes skip over letters or entire words while writing or typing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgck3a/do_you_guys_sometimes_skip_over_letters_or_entire/ |
SnooPoems807 | The Adderall was not working in the slightest, so my psychiatrist wanted to try me on concerta. It definitely worked for the second day, the first and the third are the same. Groggy, cold sweats, super shaky, to the point of unbearable, and a super intense mind fog. Is there anything I can do differently to make it work amazingly like on the second day? | 2021-12-14T17:26:02.000Z | rgcgc9 | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Switched from adderall xr 25 mg to concerta 54 mg, any advice to help ? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcgc9/switched_from_adderall_xr_25_mg_to_concerta_54_mg/ |
Scary-AccountPhoto | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:25:19.000Z | rgcfsb | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Possibly lost a great job opportunity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcfsb/possibly_lost_a_great_job_opportunity/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T17:22:50.000Z | rgcdu3 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Good things to eat when dealing with the first week’s side effects of new meds? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcdu3/good_things_to_eat_when_dealing_with_the_first/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:18:54.000Z | rgcap1 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Recently diagnosed and starting Atomoxetine | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgcap1/recently_diagnosed_and_starting_atomoxetine/ |
einsteinslair | Hi!
I recently got diagnosed with ADHD and my psychiatrist prescribed me with Concerta. I was started on 18mg.
They didn’t check my blood pressure or heartrate beforehand and I was wondering if this was common? I’ve seen people checking it on their own afterwards however I was just had thought that it was standard practice for the psychiatrist to check before prescribing this.
Thanks! | 2021-12-14T17:14:40.000Z | rgc78s | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Checking heart rate before prescription | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc78s/checking_heart_rate_before_prescription/ |
Studywithsionaa | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:14:16.000Z | rgc6wr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | HOLIDAY STUDY CONTDOWN - COME STUDY WITH ME | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc6wr/holiday_study_contdown_come_study_with_me/ |
DJCrakademics | I'm in the US so the medical system is fucked to put it lightly. I've been trying to get diagnosed and have seen 7 medical professionals now and each have done a handoff to another. At this point I cannot afford to keep going in circles so I want to weigh my other options. I know in countries like the UK there are private online ADHD assessments and diagnosis's so are there options like this in the US? Thanks | 2021-12-14T17:14:04.000Z | rgc6rb | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosis Online in The US? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc6rb/diagnosis_online_in_the_us/ |
ReneeHiii | It's mid day, I haven't done any work today or yesterday. I have a set amount of time I need to work each week for my job, luckily they don't care whenever I put those hours in. But what do I even do? I haven't felt like working yet. I'm not on ADHD meds, but my psych will prescribe some next meeting, sadly that's in about a month. | 2021-12-14T17:11:36.000Z | rgc4v7 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What do I even do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc4v7/what_do_i_even_do/ |
lalalala1230123 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T17:10:11.000Z | rgc3qf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just diagnosed but concerned about diva test | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc3qf/just_diagnosed_but_concerned_about_diva_test/ |
villeehw | my therapist recommend i discuss starting an antidepressant at my psychiatry appointment (which is today). i already take meds for adhd (vyvanse), so i’m worried about taking an antidepressant at the same time. does anyone have experience with taking them or just multiple meds that are similar at the same time? i know it’s different for everyone, but hearing other peoples experiences (good or bad) will help relieve some of my anxiety. all of the experiences i’ve heard of people on antidepressant have been negative, so that also makes me nervous. any advice, tips, experiences, etc, would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-12-14T17:08:48.000Z | rgc2q1 | 18 | 2 | ADHD | experience with taking adhd meds and antidepressants at the same time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc2q1/experience_with_taking_adhd_meds_and/ |
jsingham | Mine is it’s like listening to the radio. You often have static during the song and radio show, but all the commercials come out clear as day. And occasionally you get an hour state of perfectly clear music and then it goes to straight static again. Then out of the blow it suddenly switches to an entirely different station/genre while still being on the same channel. | 2021-12-14T17:07:08.000Z | rgc1ef | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What is your best metaphor to explain ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgc1ef/what_is_your_best_metaphor_to_explain_adhd/ |
charlotte_whispers | Not sure if this is the right place for this. I take Equasym, 60mg daily. It makes it impossible for me to eat. I don't feel any hunger (though I do feel the effects of extreme hunger later on in the day) and I can never bring myself to eat. (I already have a lot of sensory issues with eating due to Autism) I'm already underweight and consistently feel very weak. Any advice appreciated. | 2021-12-14T17:01:03.000Z | rgbwgj | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How can I get over the appetite-suppression effect of my medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbwgj/how_can_i_get_over_the_appetitesuppression_effect/ |
thepenguinboy | Just got diagnosed a few months ago and getting on Adderall has been a game changer for me. One of the most valuable effects has been impulse control. It's like I have a bigger "rudder" to steer my thoughts through my emotions, rather than just being swept away by them throughout the day. I'm better at filtering my emotions and choose my words wisely throughout the day.
I read that you shouldn't take Adderall and alcohol together, and I haven't done that, but gone for a drink in the evening maybe once or twice a week long after the meds should have worn off. (I take my second dose at 1:30pm and try not to drink until after 7:30.) However, my wife and I have noticed that, since starting on meds, I'll have an occasional outburst in the evening where my emotional self regulation goes out the window briefly. This often leads to a fight that would have been pretty uncharacteristic for us in the past. Just last night, we pieced together that this happens more often when I've had a drink, and after doing some more research it sounds like that's a very real possibility. Basically when the meds wear off, my impulse control weakens and I have less control of my emotions than I would have had if I hadn't taken the meds at all due to normal withdrawal effects. Adding alcohol just further inhibits my judgement making abilities and I guess tips the scale enough that I can become an arsehole.
I'm bummed about this because I love whiskey. Not in a dependency way--I'll have one or two drinks, twice a week at most, and often go a week or two without. But nice whiskey has become a minor hobby for me, and a nice way to wind down and celebrate the end of a day, and I'm sad to possibly lose that. I'm going to go dry for a few weeks and see if we fight less often. Obviously I'd rather get along with my wife than have a drink, but it just sucks to potentially lose out on something in life that I enjoy. | 2021-12-14T17:00:01.000Z | rgbvdl | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Adderall + alcohol seems to impair my ability to emotionally self-regulate, even when taken hours apart. :-( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbvdl/adderall_alcohol_seems_to_impair_my_ability_to/ |
Definitley_not_anna | So ever since I was little, like I don’t even remember how young I was, I would get super stressed to the point where my brain would just stop. When this happened I would make random noises with my mouth. Beatboxing noises. Throughout the years, I have progressively gotten better at it due to my high stress levels. So now, whenever i get stressed, I drop a sick beat and my sister knows that means I need to chill for a cool minute. It’s kinda hilarious. | 2021-12-14T16:59:37.000Z | rgbv2d | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Do y’all have ticks when you get stressed and can’t function? What are they? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbv2d/do_yall_have_ticks_when_you_get_stressed_and_cant/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T16:59:01.000Z | rgbule | 9 | 1 | ADHD | I can't form discipline no matter what I do. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbule/i_cant_form_discipline_no_matter_what_i_do/ |
SuchAGeoNerd | I started meds about 2 years ago, started on concerta but it didn't stay effective for long. So my doctor recently switched me over to Vyvanse 30mg/day. Every day intake it around 730am and by 10am I desperately want a nap, even just half an hour. If I do cave and nap as an early lunch break, I feel so much better for the rest of the day. Very productive. If I resist a nap, it's hit or miss how productive I am for the rest of the day :(
Is this a common side effect? Feeling tired? | 2021-12-14T16:57:05.000Z | rgbt2s | 3 | 1 | ADHD | New to Vyvanse, is constant urge to nap a side effect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbt2s/new_to_vyvanse_is_constant_urge_to_nap_a_side/ |
AquaDime | [removed] | 2021-12-14T16:56:17.000Z | rgbsgw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone actually tried an ADHD coach?Thoughts?.. Results? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbsgw/has_anyone_actually_tried_an_adhd_coachthoughts/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-14T16:55:58.000Z | rgbs6e | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I'm terrified I won't be believed/get a diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbs6e/im_terrified_i_wont_be_believedget_a_diagnosis/ |
fluffy_boy_cheddar | I have ADHD and was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression. My usual dopamine sources are gaming, music, drawing and lately scrolling through Reddit and YouTube. From time to time though I really just hate all of that and I find myself wanting to smash my Xbox or delete my Reddit account and give up on every object that makes me happy. We all have our dopamine sources but what do we do on the days where those sources just don't seem appealing? I played Xbox last night but it wasn't fun. It was frustrating. I scrolled Reddit this morning before work but it just didn't give me that kick in the pants. I think this is the depression coming out to say hello and I can feel myself sipping into the state of negativity and emotional isolation. Usually I will just lay on my bed after work and scroll through Reddit or YouTube anyway out of boredom but I get no enjoyment from it.
Does anyone have any suggestion on how to cope with this? Every time it happens it really sucks.
Edit: WOW! Thank you all for the overwhelming responses. This community is amazing and I actually feel so much better just reading all these comments. | 2021-12-14T16:54:27.000Z | rgbr14 | 318 | 1,068 | ADHD | What to do when your dopamine source isn't providing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbr14/what_to_do_when_your_dopamine_source_isnt/ |
InstructionLess5239 | [removed] | 2021-12-14T16:53:28.000Z | rgbqc6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Refilling for the first time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbqc6/refilling_for_the_first_time/ |
kie942 | I started Vyvanse a month ago. Finally diagnosed in my late 20s! It seems to be working, but I find that sometimes I will have a plan for the day and I'll get focused on less important things that I have put aside. Does anyone else experience this or have any useful tricks on staying focused on the *right* and most urgent tasks? | 2021-12-14T16:52:10.000Z | rgbpbq | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Vyvanse / stimulant - how do you direct attention to relevant things?! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbpbq/vyvanse_stimulant_how_do_you_direct_attention_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T16:51:09.000Z | rgbokq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The intrusive thoughts, the cycles, they're getting worse and I can't take it... Maybe it's my OCD? Not ADHD? I don't know anymore. I think it's stress induced... Also doing a taper off from Diazepam.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbokq/the_intrusive_thoughts_the_cycles_theyre_getting/ |
queenofkatanas | I’m a senior in college, and I’m deciding between traveling for a couple of months/years or applying to entry-level positions (relating to research, public health, or social policy). Any tips or advice for recent grads with ADHD? What are routes/pathways that y’all have taken or wished that you took after graduating college? What careers make you feel nourished/fulfilled?
Also, I’m worried about being stuck in a job that’s a terrible fit for someone with ADHD. School has burned me out and worsened my mental health symptoms. So, I want to find a job that’s a good fit for me. In response to this, a professor said that my expectations are too high for someone just entering the workforce. Now, I’m anxious that every job I apply to will make me feel exploited and/or burned out. | 2021-12-14T16:50:45.000Z | rgbo91 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for tips or advice for recent college grads with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbo91/looking_for_tips_or_advice_for_recent_college/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T16:47:52.000Z | rgblyb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just want to use my brain at it's full potential 😔 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgblyb/i_just_want_to_use_my_brain_at_its_full_potential/ |
mikerowave | [removed] | 2021-12-14T16:45:52.000Z | rgbkdm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Jigsaw puzzles are amazing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbkdm/jigsaw_puzzles_are_amazing/ |
Cromlin1003 | I am not sure if it is an issue with my ADHD or Bi-polar or whatever else is wrong with my brain; but I have issue with needing things to be done exactly the way I think they need to be. It is very frustrating and causes issues at work because I have to redo things until I think they are "right".
This has been very bad for about the past month because of work. I am a programmer and we have a new version of our software coming out. It was decided to have the other programmers and myself to update the manual for the current version. I volunteered to take Team Lead because I know how I am about things like this. I have tried to relay to the others how things need to be done and look but for the most part they are just phoning in their work. So it is taking me much longer to fix their stuff and put everything else together. The thing is, we are not getting any extra compensation for this and it is a very tight deadline. So everyone is expecting us to throw something really rough together and update it later. I just physically feel like I can't do that. I need to it be just right the first time.
Is this a common ADHD issue or could it be coming from something else? | 2021-12-14T16:45:30.000Z | rgbk3p | 7 | 2 | ADHD | How to complete tasks when you focus too much on things being done just right. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbk3p/how_to_complete_tasks_when_you_focus_too_much_on/ |
Different-Cost-6378 | This is what I don’t understand. I thought Vyvanse would be like dexedrine because in theory it’s the same... right?
I’m prescribed vyvanse. I have always had bad side effects but felt the benefit was still greater. My dr only got authorization to prescribe Vyvanse, Foquest, or concerta.
She was iffy about me switching and I just figured it wasn’t worth the fight. But my friends rx is Dexedrine IR 10mg 2x a day.
I took a med break for 1 day (as I usually do) then the following day took two Dexedrine IR from a friend, one at 7am and one at 1pm. I know this is not right but I needed to know what could work and knew my med had the same active ingredient so figured worth a shot.
Anyways what I found was, the come down was way less significant than Vyvanse. Vyvanse is like a kick-in-the-head by 1 pm for me. I also notice my raynauds that I developed from taking Vyvanse was non existent. I didn’t have to wear gloves all day! I felt in control of my cleaning and my day was well balanced. Vyvanse is the only med I tried so I never realized how severe the side effects were compared to other formulations.
Anyone else experience this? Ofcourse I can’t tell my Dr about my experiment and she can’t prescribe meds like this without it being suggested by a specialist, whom I paid to get into since the wait list is 2 years long so contacting them isn’t an option. | 2021-12-14T16:43:21.000Z | rgbidj | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse sucks but Dex IR doesn’t? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbidj/vyvanse_sucks_but_dex_ir_doesnt/ |
Idontwanttod0this | Sorry for the long disorganized post. So I always felt like I had attention issues and dealing with being under stimulated. I never like to be in the house and would often feel anxiety if I was not out and about. Diagnosed a few months ago at 34 and taking 40mg (it has been upped from 30mg after the first month). I would be sitting there knowing I had things to do and not able to get the focus or the motivation to do anything all the while my brain is screaming at me “PLEASE DO SOMETHING…YOU HAVE SO MUCH TO DO”. Since taking the medication my mind had quieted down so much which has been beautiful but I still can’t get myself to focus...I think it might actually be worse since I started the medication. I’ll start doing work and then 5 minutes later I’m like ok need to do something else. Then I get into panic mode because I have all this shit for work to do. Working from home has probably exacerbated this, because I have a lot of freedom as long as I get my work done. Always needing stimulation has me constantly wanting to do things - travel, go to concerts, go out with friends etc, and it tends to put a strain on my fiancé who is a homebody and feels that I don’t want to be with him because I never want to be at home. That’s not the case…I love him but I’m just BORED at home. I’ve also been spending more on like clothes and shit. And I just feel like I can’t get enough happy chemicals in my brain lately. I tend to hyperfixate on people and it’s like if I’m talking to them it’s great and when I’m not, I’m miserable and I hate that feeling so much. Then I will hyperfixate on a scenario in my head and it’s just all I can think about until I give myself anxiety. I don’t know what to do here. I just want peace. Sorry for the rambling. | 2021-12-14T16:41:28.000Z | rgbgyk | 6 | 3 | ADHD | struggling in my day to day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbgyk/struggling_in_my_day_to_day/ |
DustyLemonTree | I'm no longer at school/university and I don't have a job that requires me to go anywhere and I'm able to cancel shifts if I don't feel like I can do them.
So what is the best way to build up a routine that I can actually stick to, is sustainable and not overwhelming?
What techniques have you applied to ensure you build up a routine that doesn't cause burnout?
How do you hold yourself accountable? | 2021-12-14T16:41:22.000Z | rgbgvh | 3 | 2 | ADHD | What's the most ADHD friendly way to build up a sustainable routine without school or work holding you accountable? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbgvh/whats_the_most_adhd_friendly_way_to_build_up_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-14T16:37:49.000Z | rgbe14 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD is ruining my life and I can't handle it anymore | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbe14/adhd_is_ruining_my_life_and_i_cant_handle_it/ |
vertaline | I’m like 99% sure I have ADHD, my close friends, exes, roommates all agree that I most likely have it.
But whenever I say I want to get diagnosed everyone asks why, why bother spending money on it or if its just to get drugs. I really don’t know what to say. It feels embarrasing to say that I’m barely functioning and I need help but I don’t really have a good reason to tell them.
What do you guys think?
Edit: grammar lol | 2021-12-14T16:37:17.000Z | rgbdm3 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Do you think its important to get diagnosed? Why or why not? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rgbdm3/do_you_think_its_important_to_get_diagnosed_why/ |
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