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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T02:09:31.000Z | q2z0rl | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Why is my therapist convinced I'm depressed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2z0rl/why_is_my_therapist_convinced_im_depressed/ |
ZForZimmer | Hey everyone, making this post asking questions about my fiancee, she's had all 3 of those issues in the title since she was a teenager. While she was in an appointment this morning with her psych she mentioned having a lack of motivation and racing thoughts that tend to make the depression worse. He decided to have her try Adderall to see if it gets her motivated/help with her thoughts etc. Asked about her childhood and he said it fits the criteria for ADHD so he didn't see a harm in trying it
Within 2 hours of taking it, she feels happy, excited and able to just enjoy things again. I've been with her for nearly 4 years and it's just so amazing to see how in just one day and a leap of faith from her doctor be able to make her feel so much better. She was just crying from how she's not used to feeling happy. SSRIs and antipsychotics never really did anything.
Is this normal? For ADHD to cause these issues ? And just being wrongly diagnosed for the past 12 years? And just 1 day of an ADHD medicine can "fix" it?
Sorry if there's errors and what not in the post, it's been a pretty emotional day. | 2021-10-07T02:03:30.000Z | q2yx57 | 6 | 6 | ADHD | Depression, anxiety and racing thoughts | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yx57/depression_anxiety_and_racing_thoughts/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-07T02:02:08.000Z | q2ywce | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got diagnosed, but now my doctor is hesitant to prescribe medication.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ywce/i_got_diagnosed_but_now_my_doctor_is_hesitant_to/ |
AMartyredFroggo | Honestly, working and studying, there's nothing that doesn't feel like a battle with ADHD. The task is difficult to complete, and the task threatens to ruin your life should you not complete it, not complete it correctly due to forgetting about something, or not complete it fast enough.
And there's hardly any reprieve. There aren't many things I get to do that don't feel like a warzone. Even getting ready to go to dinner, I have to use anxiety and adrenaline to rush out the door and make it on time.
It's not really worth it, when I think about it. I don't get to enjoy anything that requires effort. I just get to feel exhausted or guilty for all the times I mess something up. I think I'll put an end to myself. | 2021-10-07T01:59:52.000Z | q2yuwb | 6 | 36 | ADHD | Life is a warzone for someone with ADHD | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yuwb/life_is_a_warzone_for_someone_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:58:02.000Z | q2ytwi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I don’t know if I have ADHD or depression or both | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ytwi/i_dont_know_if_i_have_adhd_or_depression_or_both/ |
prometheusadmirer | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:56:29.000Z | q2yt2c | 6 | 0 | ADHD | Looking for legitimate tests to see if you maybe have ADHD | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yt2c/looking_for_legitimate_tests_to_see_if_you_maybe/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:54:55.000Z | q2ys71 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | …So I “overdosed” on caffeine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ys71/so_i_overdosed_on_caffeine/ |
mvillanelle | On impulse. Using scraps of fabric I wasn't even sure I had, until I decided to look for them, bec I was repairing the only other garment I've ever completed handsewing. I've only stopped bec my lower back hurts now and my vision is starting to blur.
I was originally planning on editing a video (I post content on YouTube) because I hadn't posted anything for over a month now (depressive episode + time blindness). Instead, I skipped bathing, sleep, and a meal for a different, out of the blue, project that's not yet even finished, and now Im not sure if it ever will be. Ngl tho, it kinda feels nice for someone recovering from a severe episode.
I guess I just wanted to share this here. Im so tired but my mind won't let me go to sleep yet | 2021-10-07T01:54:15.000Z | q2yru9 | 11 | 7 | ADHD | I have just stopped handsewing a top for 9 hrs straight | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yru9/i_have_just_stopped_handsewing_a_top_for_9_hrs/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:52:58.000Z | q2yr4s | 1 | 7 | ADHD | Random journal entry ranting about my undiagnosed ADHD | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yr4s/random_journal_entry_ranting_about_my_undiagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:51:11.000Z | q2yq7r | 5 | 18 | ADHD | I’ve joined the club. | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yq7r/ive_joined_the_club/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:48:12.000Z | q2yom4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | anyone else here have both adhd and bipolar disorder? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yom4/anyone_else_here_have_both_adhd_and_bipolar/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:44:07.000Z | q2ymg2 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Random journal entry that I felt like posting on here (It's pretty long so I'm not really expecting anyone to read this whole thing) | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ymg2/random_journal_entry_that_i_felt_like_posting_on/ |
AntIsCoding | I’m a data science student in a bootcamp that lasts 6 months. I’m on the 2nd week of the 2nd month and something happened Monday that really threw me off and caused me to miss class.
Because of how fast paced my school is, I would have had to take all of Tuesday to learn all of Monday and Tuesday which would cause me to not sleep until like 3am. I already didn’t sleep Monday so I was extremely tired and ended up falling asleep at my desk.
Feeling discouraged, I decided to say fk it and told myself that today I would focus on Monday and Tuesdays stuff. And then tomorrow I’d focus on todays and tomorrow’s stuff.
Well it’s about to be 10pm Wednesday and I have gotten through about 10% of Mondays stuff…..
Worst case scenario, I have to repeat the month but it’s insane how just 1 day going bad might ruin my entire month because I couldn’t focus 😰 | 2021-10-07T01:42:24.000Z | q2ylhu | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Not sure what to do with school 😰 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ylhu/not_sure_what_to_do_with_school/ |
thewizardofgraz | A couple months ago I decided to start medication, I was diagnosed young and stopped taking it in high school, and people kept telling me “we’ll fix you”. I thought it was so weird to say, and honestly a little bit rude. It’s not like I’m broken like a car or a toy lol
One was this older coworker I had that was really into natural remedies. She recommended some things I thought I’d try but then she came over to me, put her hands on my shoulders and said “don’t worry we’ll fix you” and I was so confused by that.
The second time it was a doctor I saw who gave me ekg so I can be cleared for medication. He said “why are you here today” so I explained I just needed clearance for a certain medication for my adhd and he said something along the lines of “don’t worry I’m going to get you fixed”.
Also unrelated but a different coworker told me NOT to start medication because “that’s who you are “. When I said I don’t think my adhd is my personality and it’s kinda affecting other aspects of my life negatively she said “ok so what? You jump from thing to thing. That’s just who you are”. No one asked for her opinion but I just shrugged her off
I’m not pissed off but I just think it’s rude and it irks me a little. Anyone else have thoughts or similar stories, I’d love to hear. Peace and love ☮️ 💕 | 2021-10-07T01:40:18.000Z | q2ykas | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Thoughts/Experiences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ykas/thoughtsexperiences/ |
idolomorpha | Very long story short, my psychiatrist is awful and I would like to see a new one. However, it’s proving to be impossible to find someone in my area accepting new patients (I have been trying for over a year)
Does anyone have experience with those online psychiatry services I see advertised all the time? Is it difficult to get a prescription? I am desperate, and having recently decided to go back to college I’m really struggling without a stimulant. | 2021-10-07T01:39:01.000Z | q2yjia | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Online psychiatry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yjia/online_psychiatry/ |
coconutspeech | I finally finnaaaally got a prescription for 36mg Concerta after being stuck on 18mg for over a year. It’s only my first day so I’m not expecting anything to change but I have been interested in Vyvanse.
So for those of you who switched from Concerta to vyvanse, why did you switch and how did it help you?
How long should it take for 36mg Concerta to work?
How do I tell if it’s working?
Thanks | 2021-10-07T01:35:47.000Z | q2yhfh | 2 | 2 | ADHD | For those who switched from Concerta to vyvanse, why and how did it help? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yhfh/for_those_who_switched_from_concerta_to_vyvanse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:34:36.000Z | q2ygm9 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | head and body shaking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ygm9/head_and_body_shaking/ |
Nimrochan | As the title says. It takes me a lot of mental effort just to do every day things for school and work. Today I did extra, having to drive to physical therapy from work and then back home and then to work again. I don’t necessarily feel tired. Just my brain protesting being forced to do things. I feel short of breath and terrible | 2021-10-07T01:32:12.000Z | q2yf18 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sometimes I get a panic attack when I’ve run out of energy for the day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yf18/sometimes_i_get_a_panic_attack_when_ive_run_out/ |
mayonnaisedotgov | I have a really accommodating job. Software dev at a big company working from home. The company really prioritizes our mental health and doesn’t overwork us. It doesn’t seem to matter though, regardless of how hard or easy work was on a given day, the transition from work to home is just murder. I come out of my home office and all of the sudden I feel like I’m made of lead. A lot of days I flop on the couch or the floor and can hardly function the rest of the evening. The worst thing is, that’s the most important part of the day - it’s when I have time to spend with my wife, when I need to make dinner for the kids, when any household chores or errands would need to happen. And there I am, glued to the couch like a bump on a log.
I’ve worn myself out thinking of why this could be happening. It shouldn’t be sleep, I sleep at least eight hours a night, closer to ten most of the time. It shouldn’t be diet, I’ve been eating a lot of protein and keeping my sugar intake low. I don’t think it’s anxiety either, although some days I also struggle with that. And it’s not medication rebound effect, since I’m not on a stimulant right now (trying out Strattera lately, but this happened when I was on Adderall and Ritalin too).
Any ideas? It feels like it’s always gonna be like this and it’s super daunting. | 2021-10-07T01:31:48.000Z | q2yese | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I crash so hard after work and I’m not even on stimulants! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yese/i_crash_so_hard_after_work_and_im_not_even_on/ |
mountainman7777 | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:31:45.000Z | q2yer2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Racing mind and picking cuticles - any non-stimulant medicine you all would recommend? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yer2/racing_mind_and_picking_cuticles_any_nonstimulant/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:25:27.000Z | q2yar8 | 3 | 20 | ADHD | I'm over 30 and I made a friend! | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yar8/im_over_30_and_i_made_a_friend/ |
willywonkasbooty | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:25:25.000Z | q2yaqp | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Have any of you been successful with treating your ADHD with supplements? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2yaqp/have_any_of_you_been_successful_with_treating/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:22:42.000Z | q2y8ym | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Community college is a struggle :/ Tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2y8ym/community_college_is_a_struggle_tips/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:17:10.000Z | q2y5ad | 109 | 237 | ADHD | Do you hit your head when your mad? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2y5ad/do_you_hit_your_head_when_your_mad/ |
Dry_Sprinkles6191 | My birthday is coming up next week and I turn 21 so my boyfriend us trowing me a very small party , I was planning on starting meds after my party so I didn’t have to worry about drinking too much , the thing is I really need to study for midterms since right now I’m behind in every single subject , so would it be okay if I skip meds on Friday drink on Saturday and also skip meds on Sunday to make sure I don’t die or anything, or is it okay to skip meds only the day I would be drinking
I’m taking Ritalin | 2021-10-07T01:13:58.000Z | q2y3bn | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Can I drink while on meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2y3bn/can_i_drink_while_on_meds/ |
ladybug1011 | [removed] | 2021-10-07T01:12:17.000Z | q2y29j | 0 | 1 | ADHD | What is caffeine supposed to feel like | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2y29j/what_is_caffeine_supposed_to_feel_like/ |
[deleted] | Last month my doctor prescribed me Remeron for my depression and anxiety. I told them that my anxiety slightly spiked since my Concerta was increased to 36mg, but it's manageable.
As an unexpected surprise, my headaches from Concerta have been eased. I told my doctor that I've been having constant headaches since starting Concerta a few months back (initially at 18mg), but it's also manageable.
I don't know if this is normal, but I'm used to the headaches and if I'm focused on something, I forget the headache was even there. Finally, I'm getting some relief from the anxiety and headaches. | 2021-10-07T01:09:50.000Z | q2y0og | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Remeron is helping my anxiety and Concerta headaches! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2y0og/remeron_is_helping_my_anxiety_and_concerta/ |
Arvich | I was diagnosed with ADHD from a very young age and was only medicated for it in elementary school, my mother took me off of the medication (I believe it was Ritalin) due to it increasing my heart rate to above normal amounts (or something like that)
Ever since my academics have been extremely poor and I was constantly berated for my poor performance due to me being lazy and unmotivated. I gave up eventually and believed it, as my mom told me that my ADHD wasn't exactly "severe" and that it "wore off on me". Only now have I been researching it and I came to the realization that the reason I do so poorly in school is because of my untreated ADHD and the effects of depression it's brought alongside with. Because of all of this, a less than ideal relationship with my parents growing up and other factors I now have GPA in highschool of 2.1 in my senior year and I am extremely introverted and depressed. I really want to get medication but my mom takes a negative approach to it and doesn't think it's serious and I feel alone in this regard. I don't know what to do | 2021-10-07T01:06:15.000Z | q2xyd7 | 5 | 9 | ADHD | I've slowly realized how gaslit I was about my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xyd7/ive_slowly_realized_how_gaslit_i_was_about_my_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T01:05:52.000Z | q2xy40 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Complete panic over costs associated with medications | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xy40/complete_panic_over_costs_associated_with/ |
Klawwst | I don’t know what word to use, but tipsy feels most accurate for how I’m feeling rn. I don’t know about you guys but I feel like the effects from my meds are always very different - sometimes it makes me feel just a little focused like it should, and sometimes it makes me feel wired, other times it makes me feel almost high and I’m talking at a mile a minute and then I also have times like this, where it makes me feel almost tipsy with this heavy-headed feeling.
I don’t know what it is, maybe it’s the proximity or time compared to when I take my antidepressants, maybe it’s tied to if I eat before or after… but nothing I try seems to have any effect. Anyone else have weird feelings like this? | 2021-10-07T01:04:40.000Z | q2xxad | 5 | 7 | ADHD | Do you ever feel like your meds kind of have a different effect every time you take them? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xxad/do_you_ever_feel_like_your_meds_kind_of_have_a/ |
Danioio | Okay so I have an job interview tomorrow and I was trying to prep some answers to common questions so that my brain isn't completely blank during the interview.
I went back to the job posting to help me answer some of the questions, and I see that under "competencies" it says excel and billing processes, both of which I only have a limited exposure to from school.
Like I definitely will be able to pick them up quickly, but now I'm panicking because what if they ask me about it and I don't get the job. I'm just so sick of this whole process, and now this is stressing me out so I'm avoiding finishing the questions, and I also need an outfit tomorrow.
Basically, I'm spiraling. Does anyone have any tips to staying on task and not avoiding something because it's unpleasant and stressful? I need to do this and I really want this job 😭 | 2021-10-07T01:03:00.000Z | q2xw6q | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Trying to prep for a job interview but now I'm panicking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xw6q/trying_to_prep_for_a_job_interview_but_now_im/ |
Dependent-Bad-3735 | I’ve flown under the radar with my ADHD (Primarily inattentive) for all of my life, getting a diagnosis (at 30) was a life changing moment for me!
I’m currently on 5 mg of Adderall XR, which does absolutely NOTHING (though my Husband notices small improvements)… I’ll be starting 10 mg on tomorrow & I’m excited, anyone on this dose? | 2021-10-07T00:58:21.000Z | q2xsyl | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How does Adderall 10mg work for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xsyl/how_does_adderall_10mg_work_for_you/ |
UndeadHealerz | I'm 35 and just discovered I have ADHD. So many things make more sense now. But one thing everyone always thought was weird about me was how I can simply not hear the announcers talking during sports like say a football game. It literally is like white noise and I cannot concentrate on it at all while still watching the game. My husband is baffled by it and it just dawned on me... is this an ADHD thing? Can anyone relate? | 2021-10-07T00:56:40.000Z | q2xrvy | 20 | 19 | ADHD | I simply cannot hear announcers during sports games. Not a single word. | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xrvy/i_simply_cannot_hear_announcers_during_sports/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T00:56:00.000Z | q2xri2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does Strattera really help with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xri2/does_strattera_really_help_with_adhd/ |
CottaBird | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:52:00.000Z | q2xp2e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Am I the only one who seriously struggles with reading anything with several grammatical errors? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xp2e/am_i_the_only_one_who_seriously_struggles_with/ |
afsdgsghdehrersad | Hi guys, just to preface i am currently undiagnosed (only 3 more months until my psych appointment, yay Australia) - However I strongly believe i have ADHD-PI.
I'm just curious how people with ADHD (Specifically PI) find commuting, particularly on a train. Personally my old work commute was \~50 minutes and it was the complete burden to my existance. There is just nothing interesting about a train ride, I find i get constant rushing thoughts and often very negative thoughts when I need to do nothing for 50 minutes, which is even worse when you combine the sweaty mess that is melbourne public transport.
Thankfully it looks like i'd be 3 days remote and 2 days in office after covid | 2021-10-07T00:47:11.000Z | q2xm1p | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How is commuting with ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xm1p/how_is_commuting_with_adhd/ |
Fluid-Resource-8730 | I feel like I can either be thinking about my awesome idea/performance and how my solution to some problem is workimg so well or I can be thinking about the nature of all the "problems" in my life and what I should be doing to fix them.
These things are stimulating, but I'm starting to think much of my emotional discomfort comes from the fact that I struggle to think about anything besides what's wrong and how to fix it. I don't know what else i could even think about. I have to be thinking about something all the time, and my distressing thoughts are the most interesting. Thinking about anything else feels like a literal chore and I wind up back where I started.
I think I'm giving myself anxiety because I find the novelty and challenge of constant self reflection/"improvement" stimulating.
What the hell else can I do with my brain when I'm driving to and from work or eating or have any spare moment at all? | 2021-10-07T00:45:59.000Z | q2xldf | 5 | 2 | ADHD | What the hell am I supposed to think about besides all the problems in my life and possible solutions? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xldf/what_the_hell_am_i_supposed_to_think_about/ |
didntchoosetoexist | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:45:18.000Z | q2xkxz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | trying meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xkxz/trying_meds/ |
Lazy_Gamer519 | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:43:34.000Z | q2xjvn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Things are looking up! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xjvn/things_are_looking_up/ |
Easy_Illustrator6025 | Just got prescribed focalin and im a runner. I wanted to know that question because i dont want my running to get worse. I know in general drinking and smoking will make ur running bad so i dont do it at all. But will stimulants make your running or lifting bad for the worse? Anyone here a runner? I know people abuse stimulants for performance but im not sure about the theory that it makes you better. | 2021-10-07T00:38:20.000Z | q2xgqs | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Do stimulants make exercise performance worse? (Im an XC runner) | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xgqs/do_stimulants_make_exercise_performance_worse_im/ |
CryptoThroway8205 | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:36:24.000Z | q2xflx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is my therapist overcharging? $650 for 2 visits with insurance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xflx/is_my_therapist_overcharging_650_for_2_visits/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:33:54.000Z | q2xe1i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question for other adults who take Ritalin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xe1i/question_for_other_adults_who_take_ritalin/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T00:31:35.000Z | q2xcma | 3 | 8 | ADHD | Is there a place for me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xcma/is_there_a_place_for_me/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T00:28:19.000Z | q2xajk | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Will my new psychiatrist see records from my old psychiatrist if they are at the same practice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2xajk/will_my_new_psychiatrist_see_records_from_my_old/ |
rocoonshcnoon | And also unmedicated i feel immature and like i cant function no matter what i do. I can never get my "stuff" together at all. I think im doing something right and im not. I try to do things i have to do and i cant bring myself to it. Honestly i feel like im in the ocean with no floaties and no knowledge on how to swim. It feels like everyone can swim just fine while i cant yet we are in the same ocean. In a figurative way. | 2021-10-07T00:26:05.000Z | q2x976 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Sometimes all i can think is "why cant i do anything right?" especially now that im in college | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2x976/sometimes_all_i_can_think_is_why_cant_i_do/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-07T00:21:44.000Z | q2x6ix | 3 | 4 | ADHD | help me explain myself to a school counselor!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2x6ix/help_me_explain_myself_to_a_school_counselor/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-07T00:21:23.000Z | q2x6bo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sometimes all i can think is "why cant i do anything right?" especially now that im in college | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2x6bo/sometimes_all_i_can_think_is_why_cant_i_do/ |
MenuTime5231 | Friendships are an area I'd like to work on at this phase of my life. I've had 2 best friends in my life that were legitimate best friends. I now really have 1 and we are close but we can go without talking for a bit without it being a thing. I'm married working long hours in a public sales environment. If I'm not working or with my wife I'm alone.
Friendship for me would make me feel like a quality person. People would think fondly of me and want to be a part of each other's lives. I would enjoy the closeness that comes with friendship. I want what I imagine other people's close friendships feel like.
I would say I currently have a unhealthy association with friendship as I only have a deep long term friendship with 1 person that isn't my wife. The rest are coworkers, people that say they are friends but don't fit my view of how friends treat each other, and acquaintances that I kinda long for to be friends with. I usually end up disappointed when I find out their extreme political views or LGBTQ phobic, racial views. Living where I live it's unfortunately common. I want people that think about me to want to hang out, to call to check in, to talk about a hobby we share, to remember my birthday, to show my support to, to have their support, people to go and do things with, etc. | 2021-10-07T00:20:16.000Z | q2x5kx | 11 | 24 | ADHD | What is making friends in your 30s like? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2x5kx/what_is_making_friends_in_your_30s_like/ |
Remarkable_Emotion93 | Hi everyone! I recently switched from concerta to vyvanse. Reasoning is that concerta doesn’t work anymore. After a year of taking it, it seemed to stop. I’ve done some reading on this Reddit page and apparently some people also experienced the same thing. Personally, I liked concerta because it gave me a ton of motivation and focus. But the past month it just didn’t work at all so I asked to switch. So here I am taking 40mg vyvanse. It’s a much smoother kick but I don’t get that burst of motivation like concerta. The focusing is good but I liked the concerta focusing more. I also noticed that the vyvanse only lasts like 3-4 hours for me. Does anyone have any similar experiences with vyvanse or am I the only one? | 2021-10-07T00:16:04.000Z | q2x2uo | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Transition from Concerta to Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2x2uo/transition_from_concerta_to_vyvanse/ |
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moderate_plant | Hi, as the title says I really need an accountability partner.
Currently I have no schedule and cannot keep to one. I basically get nothing done, and the days just slip by.
1. I'm currently situated in the West Coast of North America, but you don't have to be in that time zone.
2. Keeping accountable by video chat and/or other means during the work day. Not that we will be chatting it up, but that kind of body doubling helps me actually get through tasks.
**!!Basically if this can help you too please send me a message!!**
I'm posting this here because this community understands the struggles of ADHD and executive dysfunction.
**EDIT:** I'm also in my 20s. Still in the early stages of trying to start my career. I have many goals outside of work as well.
If you want to also offer yourself as a mentor, please feel free.
| 2021-10-06T23:58:18.000Z | q2wqz0 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Desperately need an Accountability Partner | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wqz0/desperately_need_an_accountability_partner/ |
NoPhun | This happens a lot with me. I might be going through some discussion with a friend, and normally both of us present our ideas. I always tend to feel like I want to reply to what they said, but I try so hard not to and let them finish their sentences completely, and when it’s my turn to reply I almost always forget what I was trying to say. So I either obsessively repeat in my mind what I want to reply right after finish, which tbh diminishes any active listening occurring during the conversation, or I interrupt them and more often than not no one really appreciates being interrupted constantly. So, what do you do in case you want to actively listen, and at the same time not wanting to jump from
your chair to reply to a point they mentioned, and remember your replies | 2021-10-06T23:56:12.000Z | q2wplk | 3 | 7 | ADHD | How to stop yourself from interrupting people while also remembering what you want to say? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wplk/how_to_stop_yourself_from_interrupting_people/ |
Easy_Illustrator6025 | [removed] | 2021-10-06T23:53:04.000Z | q2wnki | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do stimulants affect exercise in a bad way? (Im a XC runner) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wnki/do_stimulants_affect_exercise_in_a_bad_way_im_a/ |
DragonRain12 | [removed] | 2021-10-06T23:49:17.000Z | q2wl3b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hi guys, how did you choose your career? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wl3b/hi_guys_how_did_you_choose_your_career/ |
The_Lucky_Leprechaun | Hey guys, just going to share my experience with you thus far. Not sure if it will be a long post (probably will be) but we will see; if it helps someone it’s worth the time. I’ll talk about my life, symptoms, coping strategies (pre and post meds), medication, reactions, what’s helped, the pros and cons, and TL;DR. I’ll do it in sections so it’s easier to follow.
MY LIFE:
Growing up I was exposed to various forms of abuse from a young age, ongoing from approximately 5 years old. Domestic Violence, neglect, bullying and intimidation are those that instantly come to mind — although there were others. I was a relatively quiet child (now 30M) who was shy, withdrawn and found it hard to connect with people. Growing up I always felt out of place, judged, or isolated. My mother was a single parent with her own MH issues, lack of boundaries, underdeveloped emotional response mechanisms, substance abuse, and relationships involving DV as well as the others mentioned above. She contemplated suicide on multiple occasions and would call me telling me in the early hours of the morning when I was left home alone. I had also witnessed alcohol intoxication with the plan to commit. There were good times between us, but they are so easy to forget with all the bad experiences.
Around the ages of 9-13 I was at the centre of a custody battle between my grandparents and mother. She would constantly demonise those who tried to help me. From her point of view she was always right, everyone was against her and we’re “poisoning me”. Eventually my grandparents thought it was best for me and my health (as it was distressing/confusing etc.) and discontinue further custody proceedings.
During high school at 16 I had moved out of home and worked near full time hours whilst completing my HSC. It wasn’t easy and just scraped through. Looking back I should have taken another route, although to this day I am still unsure what that would have been.
MENTAL HEALTH:
By my early childhood-teen years I had developed insecure attachments and always seeked validation from my peers. At 19 depression was a reoccurring issue that felt like it was destroying me. No one knows how deep the hole goes until you reach the bottom. This caused relationship issues with my partner; we are still together, although it is an ongoing struggle between my MH conditions, medication, and the strain it places on our relationship.
MEDICATION: (Diagnosis 1 - D1)
Diagnosed with depression at 19, I was placed on SSRIs (antidepressants) to manage my lows and feelings of worthlessness. Some worked some didn’t, it took time to find the right one. Mirtazapine made me zombie like and gave me a mental fog, 20 hours of straight sleep was never enough and the nausea was horrible. I found Sertraline was the one that fitted my MH state best.
SYMPTOMS, COPING STRATEGIES and REACTIONS:
During this time I developed a gambling addiction and would spend most of my income trying to get that rush of excitement. I was either low or looking for some form of stimulation. Any form of gambling, TimeZone (arcade place) risky behaviour on motorbikes, alcohol etc. were my go to. Eventually I stopped medication at around 25 cold turkey and went through 2 weeks of withdrawals.
Diagnosis 2 (D2)
In February 2021 after multiple psychologists, and a psychiatrist I was diagnosed with ADHD with OCPD tendencies and prescribed Dexamphetamine to manage my symptoms.
SYMPTOMS (some NSFW):
Lack of concentration; feelings of tiredness in boring situations; depression; anxiety; impulse control; compulsive/consuming thoughts; uncontrollable erratic emotional states; tapping; counting; procrastination/distractibility; perfectionism; high standards of self and others; no focus/hyper-focus; emotionally sensitive; alcohol dependence; opposite effects from narcotics ie. cocaine (calmed me making me feel ‘normal’, alcohol helped me focus on tasks like uni assignments, prescribed codeine made me anxious instead of drowsy.
MEDICATION/REACTIONS:
Dex short term helped me in a lot of ways, impulsive/compulsive behaviours disappeared, tapping counting etc reduced. Negatives included dizziness and dry mouth - these lasted approx 2-4 weeks. Ongoing issues include appetite suppression and disconnection from empathy (which I’ve always struggled with).
(Diagnosis 3/4)
SYMPTOMS:
June 21 I experienced my first panic attack. I was overwhelmed, stressed, couldn’t breathe, had feelings of impending doom/death, job/relationship breakdown, finance concerns, uni stress, and was unable to move due to my body muscles cramping for 30 minutes - which felt like an eternity.
This was after a two day period of high anxiety, dissociation/depersonalisation, and erratic mood swings.
MEDICATION/REACTIONS:
Over a couple of Psychiartrist visits I was also diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder (GAD) and later depression (ongoing). Prior to D1 I was, and still currently experience chronic back and neck pain.
For GAD I was prescribed Clonazepam, for my ADHD and OCPD tendencies I was swapped to Ritalin, Diazepam was also prescribed for ‘emergencies’. Clonazepam has it’s benefits as it out a type of tranquilliser. Although first few days, even with the Ritalin it felt like I had been hit by a truck. I have experienced another panic attack in this time. Although not as severe, it lasted longer.
Later on for my chronic pain I was prescribed Amitriptyline (Endep). I tried it once, that was enough. To shorten the post, just picture Wolf of Wall Street, I’m sure you know the scene ‘cerebral palsy’ (not my words).
More recently I have also been placed on Sertraline manage my depression. Although I’m not overly depressed anymore, my anxiety has increased, as has my heart rate. Used to sit around 72-77bpm resting, it is now 130bpm on average for the first 8ish hours of the day. I have also had one experience this week of it reaching 200bpm for approximately 30 minutes, in hind sight, I should have called an ambulance.
PROS/CONS:
Most of my original ADHD/OCPD is managed and I live a better life overall. I have more control over my actions but at times it feels like the medications create a pressure cooker waiting to explode. My anxiety is worse, heart rate issues and a constant feeling of exhaustion are always in the background. My weight has reduced from around 97kgs (110kg at my heaviest), to 63kgs - For reference, I am 186cm tall.
THINGS THAT HELP (kind of):
Protein, protein and more protein; exercise - I do pushups to strengthen my core and back and try to burn off extra energy/raise energy levels. Forcing myself to eat due to zero appetite from medication - liquid forms of food make it easier ie shakes, baby food fruit packets, and light high protein/whole food snacks.
MEDICATION DOSAGES (previous and current):
D1:
100mg Sertraline
D2-4:
Dexamphetamine (30mg)
Ritalin (60mg)
Clonazepam (2mg)
Valium (5-10mg)
Amitriptyline (50mg)
HINDSIGHT/TL;DR:
Developmental issues ie. cognitive and behavioural can be altered at a young age causing life long issues, some of which are mentioned above. Medication doesn’t resolve everything and has its own issues. Psychologists/psychiatrists are there for support but it’s always good to get a second or third opinion. Behavioural therapies (CBT, EMDR etc.) are also worth trying. Listen to your body, be open and honest with friends and family (some will understand, some won’t, and others may reveal their own issues showing you aren’t alone).
Anyway, thanks for stopping by 🙂 | 2021-10-06T23:49:05.000Z | q2wkyh | 0 | 2 | ADHD | Diagnosis to Medication: The Reactions - Good, Bad, and Terrifying. (I hope this can help someone 🙏) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wkyh/diagnosis_to_medication_the_reactions_good_bad/ |
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wetkneeee | Let me start off by saying I know for a fact I have ADHD. I’ve been in therapy since I was 14, but it never stuck because my mom would only take me to therapists who were in our religion at the time and I didn’t feel heard or seen. Finally at 20 I found a therapist who really helped me start to understand new things about myself and we almost started the conversation about ADHD (and possibly BPD but I won’t go into that here) until I had to move out of state. That was 3 years ago and I since haven’t had a new therapist. My older sister has diagnosed ADHD, and we’re both pretty sure our late dad also had ADHD. I’m not going to list all the reasons why I know I have it, I just do. I’m in a really dark place right now, and I feel completely helpless and useless and I don’t know how to go about finding someone to talk to or getting help. I am pretty much broke, and today is the 4th day in a row I’ve called out of work (my management is really understanding but at some point I know I’m going to cross the line if I haven’t already). I can’t keep living like this. I’m not sleeping right, barely eating, and I can’t leave my couch or bed to do anything because the mere thought of it overwhelms me with anxiety. I’m just really tired of having a constant swarm of thoughts and notions to do all these things and not being able to organize them and find the motivation to actually do them. I want to be a productive and happy adult like I know I can be with some professional help, it’s just that finding the help is really taxing for me and I need some guidance. I currently live in Illinois if that’s helpful information. | 2021-10-06T23:36:26.000Z | q2wcue | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do I start the process of getting help? (undiagnosed) | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wcue/how_do_i_start_the_process_of_getting_help/ |
ValkoHAUS | Hi there.
I am a 16 year old whose school holidays have recently finished. We'll be starting with 2 weeks of online learning and from then on it's back to physical school. Currently, I have been overtaken by shock as one day, i'm able to relax and be myself and the next i'm suddenly getting up at the crack of dawn, downing coffee and staring at a screen for hours. I realise that I probably made the mistake of not preparing a week in advance but it's like that, during breaks, my mind just locks itself off from anything school related and I can't even pick up a pencil to write something down. And every single assignment I get, I procrastinate. I procrastinate and procrastinate until the last 3 days and just pump it all out in one go. It works, but it is so stressful and I know that such a work ethic would not work later in life. I am taking 60mg of Vyvanse every morning, but it doesn't even seem to help.
What do I do? How do I break the cycle? Is there a different combination of medication I should be taking? Vyvanse is apparently the most powerful there is, why won't it work? | 2021-10-06T23:35:22.000Z | q2wc4z | 1 | 2 | ADHD | School has started again, and I am not ready. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2wc4z/school_has_started_again_and_i_am_not_ready/ |
gstroke45 | feel like my head is going to explode everyday because my boss constantly gets mad at me for missing minor details here and there and is constantly asking me why I can't remember to do certain things. Its getting frustrating because she gets more mad at me for things that she let's other people get away with. The office is already disorganized as is and I can't keep things straight. What do I do? | 2021-10-06T23:31:35.000Z | q2w9nd | 2 | 3 | ADHD | I am working an office sales job that is very incondusive to my adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w9nd/i_am_working_an_office_sales_job_that_is_very/ |
erecsus64 | Hello everyone, just wanted to share my experience and see what y’all think. I’m 26 years old and I went in to Kaiser to get tested for ADHD and they said I don’t have it.
I’m not one to usually disagree with doctors, but their test felt all wrong. They had me fill out a questionnaire with typical questions about I attention and hyperactivity and all that jazz. Then they had me take the CPT-3 test and that was it. No one asked me about why I think I might have ADHD. I didn’t even get to talk to anyone.
Naturally I was skeptical so I went online and it seems like the CPT-3 test is pretty hit-or-miss.
Anyways a week later I get a call that I don’t have ADHD and that actually I might have anxiety and depression and that they want to treat me for that. While it’s true I have been diagnosed with anxiety and OCD in the past, I’ve since gotten treatment for both and I am on lexapro and I’m doing better than ever, yet I feel like I’m still having ADHD like symptoms. I told them all of this and they still said all they can do for me is treat my anxiety, to which I just said no thanks to.
Is this really the process of diagnosis? Is it typical for the patient to not speak to anybody before the diagnosis? Just fill out a paper questionnaire and take the CPT-3 test? If so then I’ll concede that I don’t have ADHD, but I must say I’m highly skeptical./r/ | 2021-10-06T23:29:36.000Z | q2w8b9 | 25 | 18 | ADHD | Kaiser will not diagnose me with ADHD | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w8b9/kaiser_will_not_diagnose_me_with_adhd/ |
sad_pawn | Seriously, ADHD can make the upkeep of friends nearly impossible.
That friend from primary or middle school that you used to be very close to? Oh, you never contacted them after graduating because it felt too tiring or difficult and you procrastinated till it's too late. And what, are you really going to organize a meeting up and go to it? Do it regularly now that going to school doesn't give you perfect conditions to hang out? That's way too difficult!
For me, I really struggle with maintaining interest if I do not have regular contact with someone. Stopped going to school with someone I was incredibly close to for years? Give it a week, I'll forget about them and lose emotional attachments. But in the moment, the relationship feels so intense that I couldn't live without it.
And then making friends as an adult, that's so much more difficult. Sure, colleagues are fine, but you won't get that close to anyone only seeing them at university or at work. So getting close means going somewhere with them and that means planning and that's too difficult. So instead you overwhelm them the short periods of time you do meet, talking way too much about yourself and possibly getting too personal too quickly, thinking before speaking, and eventually scaring them off. It's not that you're asocial exactly - you like talking to people, but you have a hard time listening to them, and you get annoyed when they chat in a group about something you don't care about and you have nothing to say about. Or you do, but you can't find the right moment to butt in, or when you do, nobody cares.
Well, I don't actually know if anyone relates to this. It's just so hard for me to maintain relationships and get close to people, and I've just realized it might have something to do with my (yet to be diagnosed, planning to talk to my psych about it the next appointment) ADHD. Idk. I've found so many relatable posts here so I thought that maybe someone relates to this as well. | 2021-10-06T23:26:46.000Z | q2w6dz | 29 | 155 | ADHD | Realizing that difficulties in making friends probably relate to my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w6dz/realizing_that_difficulties_in_making_friends/ |
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Sad_Drama_6796 | Can anyone tell me why when I was on Vyvanse I could only have one beer and I felt like I was messed up after the one, but now that I’m on generic d-amphetamine instant release I can drink a few beers and be fine…? The amount of d-amphetamine I’m on now should be same if not more than the Vyvanse was. I was on 50mg Vyvanse. I’m now on 2-3 10mg Aurobindo d-amphetamine instant release tablets per day | 2021-10-06T23:22:50.000Z | q2w3ol | 14 | 2 | ADHD | Drinking beer while on Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w3ol/drinking_beer_while_on_vyvanse/ |
Irilis | It’s bad. Some days, if the stars align, I’ll be able to do things. Eat, get to class, do some work. On days like this though, where not everything has worked out…well, I can’t do much else than this. I haven’t left my bed yet. I haven’t eaten. I haven’t had any water. I can’t bring myself to even take a shower. Even writing this is taking quite some time. I miss classes and it only makes me feel worse. I have medicine that works well, but because of my health issues, it’s a bit dangerous. I used to have a lot more of these kinds of days, before I lived alone. A bad spell had me go days without water. I need this kind of thing to stop, because there’s nobody around to help anymore. Also I don’t want to get kicked out of uni but I can’t really comprehend the future more than a day or so ahead.
I’ve got dreams. I want to have a future. I just don’t know how I’m going to earn one like this. | 2021-10-06T23:22:46.000Z | q2w3mq | 2 | 3 | ADHD | I can’t function | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w3mq/i_cant_function/ |
sincle354 | So if you didn't know, ADHD is thought to increase the likelihood of premature death twofold. Either it's the substance abuse, hyper or lack of focus, or risky behaviour. Fun!
This time I thought "let me just take this corner a bit steeper" and I landed on side. Now I have to deal with nasty looking road rash in my bedtime routines :(. Luckily I learned my lesson from my last bike-related concussion and I wore a helmet. If you are on this sub, this is your wakeup call to wear a helmet when biking.
Anyone else feel this pressure? I'm scared of learning to drive because I already have unsafe tendencies when I ride my bike. I basically have to assume I'll total my bike within one or two years. Has anyone found ways to be less risky? | 2021-10-06T23:19:43.000Z | q2w1i0 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I crashed my bike. Again. For the 4th time this year. Help me vent. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2w1i0/i_crashed_my_bike_again_for_the_4th_time_this/ |
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NosXsyN | I am man in my mid-30’s and with my ADHD being so much of an obstacle in my every day work and family life, I recently went to seek out a professional who specializes in adult ADHD. I found someone who is supposedly the best in the province (Canada) and I’m now on a wait list for his assistance since he’s apparently highly sought after.
My worry though stems from taking Ritalin as a child. Granted, it’s the only medication I was ever given for my ADHD, but I had a miserable experience with being on it. My mom firstly forced me to take it, EVEN THOUGH she herself has undiagnosed, untreated ADHD; so I had a parent who both had ADHD, yet was unsympathetic to my behaviours and/or difficulties. Secondly, Ritalin just numbed my entire world. My literal memories of that time period are in the colour of grey. I had zero excitement, zero motivation, and I was absent (at 7 years old) as I thought that my numbness and my dissociations would never go away. I remember asking to go to the washroom in elementary school, then just wandering into an empty music room, staring at the empty seats and quietly crying while wondering if this was just how I’d feel from then on. But at least I could focus and my grades improved 🙄🙄. This lasted from about 7 years old to 12 years old.
Then I decided, I had had enough. My mom wasn’t listening to how it made me feel, so I just stopped taking them. I’d store them in parts of my mouth to later spit out, vomit them up soon after consumption if someone sat there observing me taking them, or outright threw them away if I was trusted to take them while unattended. My focus gradually worsened, my grades slipped somewhat, but I felt like ‘me’ again.
I have 2 children now, and one of my biggest fears isn’t them having ADHD, but how they’d feel if I did the same thing to them as far as treatment. For those adults still fighting the good fight with their attention deficit and now being treated, has treatment and the drugs associated with it improved in the last 20 years? How would you compared your treatment then vs. now? | 2021-10-06T23:16:32.000Z | q2vz8z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Comparing childhood treatment vs. your adulthood treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vz8z/comparing_childhood_treatment_vs_your_adulthood/ |
OITKTP | Title says it all! I’m sure I thought it was clever at the time I created the username on Reddit, but I have since forgot what the initials/acronym stand for and it happened shortly after it’s creation 😂😂😂 gotta love it! If you have any funny recommendations what it should/could be, feel free to comment! | 2021-10-06T23:15:52.000Z | q2vyt6 | 8 | 14 | ADHD | I forgot what my username stands for! | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vyt6/i_forgot_what_my_username_stands_for/ |
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Commercial_Ad_6624 | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD, with a small H.
I don’t want to start on prescription meds, and by research I found out that 200 mg caffeine pills helped the lack of dopamine.
The result is “so far so good”. I feel more on top without the “coffee issues” which may result in nausea and mild diarrhea.
I take 200 mg in the morning, 200 mg 1h after lunch and 100 mg just as I am about finishing my 8 hour job. I also drink 1 cup of coffee in the morning (approx. 100 mg). A total of 600 mg caffeine. Quite a lot, but maybe not too much(?)
Anyone who have experiences regarding caffeine pills and wants to share? | 2021-10-06T23:05:17.000Z | q2vrwv | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Caffeine seems to work (for me). But I seek experience in dosage | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vrwv/caffeine_seems_to_work_for_me_but_i_seek/ |
Difficult-Can-1812 | Called a hiring manager from an email I've been holding off and I have an interview tomorrow for a job I know I'm getting. Reapplied for FASFA and gonna go visit my family. Hopefully tonight I'll get an essay done and some other school work. Also going to request a disability referral from my doctor so the school can accommodate my depression. : ) | 2021-10-06T23:04:42.000Z | q2vrja | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Finally getting things done today, feeling good | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vrja/finally_getting_things_done_today_feeling_good/ |
Sunflowerria | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:59:41.000Z | q2vo4d | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Parents of children with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vo4d/parents_of_children_with_adhd/ |
NewInevitable7946 | My husband’s mother is a history teacher at a private high school. She believes that ADHD is just an excuse for lack of self-discipline and is over diagnosed.
Her point is that we all suffer from ADHD symptoms at times, like struggling to focus and forgetfulness, but that doesn’t mean we all have a disorder. She says the kids that get extra time for ADHD at her school, seem like normal kids that even do better than others and just want extra time in the exam, but don’t actually need it. And that this whole ADHD thing is a good way for pharmaceutical companies to make money and for people to not put in the work to make themselves better.
I honestly don’t know how to respond to this type of situation. She’s my mother-in-law so, I can’t exactly give her the middle finger and remove her from my life. But it’s hurtful when she’s so critical about something that I didn’t choose to have. :( | 2021-10-06T22:56:04.000Z | q2vlup | 24 | 21 | ADHD | My teacher mother-in-law believes ADHD is just an excuse | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vlup/my_teacher_motherinlaw_believes_adhd_is_just_an/ |
PijiX | * ESL warning, please excuse my grammar ..
So this is extremely intense. I'm a 40 year old man, always suspected ADD was part of my persona but never really thought much of it about it since growing in the 80/90's ADD/ADHD wasn't really a thing.
A few day's ago a friend of mine was telling me about Adderall ~ how it changed her life for the better, and suggested that I should go see my family doctor to have a chat about it. After less than 20 min of telling my physician about me growing up (repeating 4th grade, having issues completing projects, depression .. ect ect ..) he immediately diagnosed me with ADD. Fast forward 2 hours and I'm at Costco getting my first Adderall prescription.
Now, in my 20's I use to "Rave" a lot and I have to say, I do not feel the laser focus I my was promised, but more of a speed high I haven't felt since my last party roughly about 15 years ago. I just want to know if that's all there is to Adderall.. A speed high? If so, I have no problem flushing down those guy's down the drain as I have a VERY addictive personality and do not wish to get sucked into a downward spiral. I do struggle with focusing, concentration, details... Yada yada.. but I feel I'm in between 2 evils..
Anyone one else ever had that dilemma?
I am not trying to make Adderall sound bad, but I just want to know: does it gets better? / balances out. Or is this just a first time thing?
Thank you .. | 2021-10-06T22:42:50.000Z | q2vdho | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Is this how it's suppose to feels ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vdho/is_this_how_its_suppose_to_feels/ |
doomblydore | I use the app yourhour to track this, my average daily use is sitting at like 8 hours right now. But there was a day not too long ago where I was online for 16 hours. It seems like pretty standard internet addiction but I know it's influenced by adhd and it's my go to form of procrastination.
I'm wondering what your experience is like and whether you've learned to control your internet usage. | 2021-10-06T22:41:15.000Z | q2vchc | 2 | 1 | ADHD | what's your daily phone usage? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vchc/whats_your_daily_phone_usage/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:40:58.000Z | q2vcau | 5 | 0 | ADHD | Birth chart reflection ADHD symptoms? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vcau/birth_chart_reflection_adhd_symptoms/ |
Jaymundo_ | I recently had completed an assessment with ADHD online and got a diagnosis of ADHD- inattentive type and will be seeing a physician for med management.
My thoughts so far is that this is really easy and convenient for those who don't have insurance or those looking for a diagnosis
So as I wait for my appointment with a physician on the 26th for medication options I want to ask... Have any of you used telehealth for your ADHD management and if so what were your experiences I would love to hear them | 2021-10-06T22:40:31.000Z | q2vc0i | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Using online telehealth for ADHD, what are your thoughts? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vc0i/using_online_telehealth_for_adhd_what_are_your/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T22:39:23.000Z | q2vb8y | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Problems with Medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2vb8y/problems_with_medication/ |
going-girl | I’m currently on 30mg Adderall XR and it works great for me. I am able to study and do homework for extended periods of time (a few hours at a time). However I always find my eyes being strained and my head sometimes begins to hurt. I think this is because I’m hyper focused on my laptop and iPad screen for so long. Does anyone else have this issue and how can I help it? Could blue light glasses help? As a college student I need to study as much as I can, and my medication helps me with that, but sometimes I can’t get past the eye strain so I need to stop. Any comments and suggestions are appreciated! | 2021-10-06T22:37:11.000Z | q2v9vp | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Focusing from Adderall causes eye strain and headaches - How can I manage this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v9vp/focusing_from_adderall_causes_eye_strain_and/ |
going-girl | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:33:43.000Z | q2v7g7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Focusing from adderall causes headaches and eye strain - anyone else get this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v7g7/focusing_from_adderall_causes_headaches_and_eye/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T22:31:46.000Z | q2v6an | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Seeking diagnosis with very limited insurance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v6an/seeking_diagnosis_with_very_limited_insurance/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T22:27:39.000Z | q2v3ht | 8 | 6 | ADHD | Parents don't want me medicated | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v3ht/parents_dont_want_me_medicated/ |
seraphim747 | Between my current job and the military, I have had dozens of tests handed to me that I still nearly failed or just did marginal on. Today is the 1st time I got 100% completely on my own.
It was a silly 25 question multiple choice. It felt so good. I got a little teary eyed
I remember numerous times in the military when my instructors just assumed that I was lazy and not trying. Yeah, I didn't have a whole lot of volition prior to getting Adderal, but even the times when I really tried, I rarely do well.
Is this what normal has always been? You can put in a normal amount of work and get good grades? I feel like I've been missing out for so long. | 2021-10-06T22:25:33.000Z | q2v24r | 3 | 38 | ADHD | I passed a test with a 100% grade! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v24r/i_passed_a_test_with_a_100_grade/ |
horriiiiii | Hi everyone,
I got my diagnosis today but i'm a bit confused by my psychiatist... Because it only took him two sessions and 1,5 hours in total. He is a specialist and he was very friendly but there are so many of us here, who needed many sessions and much more time and now i'm questioning my diagnosis... He also actually never Said the sentence "yes you have adhd" and what also seems weird to me, is that he just asked me if I want to try meds and never spoke about therapy but i also didn't mentioned it. He also didn't want to speak to my parents or close friends. But he mentioned that he knows many people with adhd and that he is kind of able to tell sometimes by the way they are speaking and acting and he already told me after my first session that i talk and behave like someone with adhd. My english isn't the best so sry if there are mistakes i don't feel like looking up every single word ^ ^ i was also wondering if prescribing meds could be a part of the diagnosis and that you can tell weather you have it or not, if they are working (or at least get a better idea) he gave me meds but not much so that i am able to take them for a month or so... | 2021-10-06T22:23:30.000Z | q2v0r4 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Questioning my diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v0r4/questioning_my_diagnosis/ |
KazGem | Title says it all. I’ve just started antidepressants to treat previously undiagnosed anxiety and depression, but I’m worried that decreasing my anxiety is going to take a chunk out of my motivation. I know it's not great, but panic tends to be how my assignments for school get done.
I'm already taking medication for my adhd, but this semester has still been unusually difficult for me as far as concentration goes. Even though I want to feel better, I’m worried that I’ll just be hurting what little control I have. | 2021-10-06T22:22:43.000Z | q2v0a1 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Worried that treating my anxiety will make my adhd worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v0a1/worried_that_treating_my_anxiety_will_make_my/ |
Eva-Lota87 | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:22:19.000Z | q2v00i | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Do I actually have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2v00i/do_i_actually_have_adhd/ |
sianowen | I'm only a month in to medication (diagnosed age 34F, ADHD-C, UK) and began on Elvanse 20mg for one week, then 30mg for 3 weeks. It seems to be wearing off after 4-6 hours, so the psychiatrist has just recommended we try 50mg, I'll begin that soon.
I've struggled with nail biting my whole life (and Trichotillomania, collecting BFRBs it seems 😂) there appears to be some research that links ADHD and BFRBs, and when I mentioned it to my psychiatrist he seemed confident that medication stood a good chance of helping. However, I've actually bitten my nails worse than I think I might ever have done...?
I've found I can focus so much more, don't get anywhere near as exhausted, sleep pretty well, engage way more in conversations without being distracted, and haven't really had much in the way of side effects, except for this.
Just part of the titration journey? Has anyone else experienced anything similar? | 2021-10-06T22:20:32.000Z | q2uyuo | 5 | 4 | ADHD | Elvanse/Vyvanse - nail biting worse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2uyuo/elvansevyvanse_nail_biting_worse/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T22:11:56.000Z | q2ut76 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Be careful about Cerebral — very disappointing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ut76/be_careful_about_cerebral_very_disappointing/ |
burn-babies-burn | My working for anyone interested:
Probability of a randomly selected individual not having ADHD is 0.98. 0.98^x is the probability that in a group with x number of people, none of them have ADHD. So we’re looking for 0.98^x<0.5, which can be found by finding log (base 0.98) of 0.5 and rounding up to the nearest whole number. 35.
In children this number is 17
For depression it is 10, or just 7 18-25 year olds! | 2021-10-06T22:11:02.000Z | q2usjc | 2 | 10 | ADHD | According to the UK NHS, approximately 2% of adults have ADHD. That means that in a group of 35 adults, it is more likely than not that at least one of them has ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2usjc/according_to_the_uk_nhs_approximately_2_of_adults/ |
yo_kashlee | If I could’ve lasted another month, I would have made it a year. Normally I quit before I get fired so this is a first. I’m 23F and this is my 20+ job. I’m sick of going from job to job. I’ve had good jobs too but I can never just keep them. Why can’t I keep a job like a regular person? I don’t have any savings and I don’t have a car. Thanks for listening.
Thank you so much for all the support and good ideas! I have some new jobs to look into and obsess over. | 2021-10-06T22:10:33.000Z | q2us7b | 362 | 1,424 | ADHD | I just got fired today. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2us7b/i_just_got_fired_today/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T22:08:00.000Z | q2uqft | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How do I stop myself from always wanting to self destruct? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2uqft/how_do_i_stop_myself_from_always_wanting_to_self/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:07:16.000Z | q2upw7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Comparing childhood treatment vs. your adulthood treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2upw7/comparing_childhood_treatment_vs_your_adulthood/ |
Greeneyedgrill | Rinse & repeat.
I’m an artist but I switch what type of art I’m doing ALL THE F*%CKING TIME. Whether it’s painting, drawing, macrame, beading, sewing, etc., I always pick something up & feel the need to “collect” every color paint/pencil/thread/bead before I begin making my art. Inevitably I’ll realize I only want to use a few colors, but now that I’ve wasted so much money on colors I won’t use, I feel too bad looking at all the “ugly” colors, and I stop making art.
Eventually my silly brain decides that probably just wasn’t the art form for me, but *this* new type of art definitely is, so, “let’s just write the previous expenses off as a loss/learning experience and start over!”
Not only do I never learn, but I never accomplish anything, and I have so many random untouched art supplies I don’t even know what to do with. I’m starting to think I’m a hoarder and not an artist. | 2021-10-06T22:05:24.000Z | q2uomk | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Starting a new artistic endeavor > collecting all the colors in existence > feeling bad about only using a few colors > stop making art | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2uomk/starting_a_new_artistic_endeavor_collecting_all/ |
burn-babies-burn | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:02:42.000Z | q2ump5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | According to the (UK) NHS, approximately 2% of adults have ADHD. That means that in a group of 35 adults it is more likely than not that at least one of them has ADHD. What I’m trying to get at is, does anyone have any tips for getting to sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ump5/according_to_the_uk_nhs_approximately_2_of_adults/ |
Overall-Ad9122 | Hi guys. I’m new to the community and was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I am 24 years old and I already received my bachelor’s degree. During that time in undergrad, I did not do as well as I would have liked to. I struggled with studying, organization, turning assignments in on time, depression, anxiety, and so much more. Surprisingly i graduated with a decent GPA but my grades were on a downward trend toward the end…. I’m currently in a masters program online and I had to pause it because of my mental health issues and poor academic performance starting off.
I took all the necessary steps that were recommended: I just started taking Adderall XR, I just started therapy, and I asked for academic accommodations so I have them when I resume my master program.. I’m just SOO impatient…. I want to speed through therapy and resolve all of my emotional distresses and get strategies to manage symptoms, i want to quickly get the right dosage of medication so that I can function better, I want to be a better person and change my bad habits… but I feel like it’s taking so long (even though I just started).. I’m getting older, I feel like so many opportunities passed me by within the last 4 years because of my lack of motivation, disorganization, and forgetfulness. I just want to resolve my issues and work toward becoming the person that I want to be. My self-esteem has been bottoms since high school and I want to be more confident and trust myself with taking care of my responsibilities…… Any words of encouragement are welcomed 😔. | 2021-10-06T22:00:55.000Z | q2ulg3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I wish I can get back on track faster… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ulg3/i_was_recently_diagnosed_with_adhd_and_i_wish_i/ |
shelbylaneboyyy | [removed] | 2021-10-06T22:00:17.000Z | q2ukze | 1 | 1 | ADHD | fidget spinner ring | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ukze/fidget_spinner_ring/ |
sittingwithmyself | Note - tldr at the end with the questions! I tried searching and didn't find a helpful answer, and this didn't exactly feel like it fit in the 'new to meds' megathread, but let me know if it belongs elsewhere!
**Background:** 25F, diagnosed 10 months ago. Started with Adderall XR, slowly bumped up dosage. Wasn't sure it was doing enough, so switched to Concerta. It made me depressed. Switched over to Vyvanse, have spent the past \~8 months bumping up from 30-50mg.
When I first started Adderall, I had pretty bad insomnia, but it went away. I have a suspicion that Vyvanse also impacts my sleep when upping dosage or maybe at the latest dose, but it's hard to say for sure - could be stress, could just be not giving myself enough sleep opportunity/too inconsistent of a sleep schedule because I've had a lot going on. And then there's also the cycle of when I'm inadequately rested, meds aren't effective - so if I'm still getting distracted at a certain dosage, is it that the dosage is too low? Is the dosage correct and I just need to sleep more? Or, is it that the dosage is too high and causing mild insomnia/sleep disturbance?
But those aren't my questions for this group (although, if you've got answers, would love to hear them!) I recognize that those are better discussed with my provider. The thing is, when I have my monthly appointment, I kind of feel like my provider is pretty happy to do whatever I want. At the root of it, I feel like I have too much say in what we do with meds (which isn't a bad thing, necessarily), but at this point I just don't know what's best. I've mentioned the above conundrum to my provider at times, but it still feels like I don't really get a ton of guidance. Provider will list options but I never have a clue how to choose.
**tldr;** What were your psychiatrist/prescriber appointments like for you, when you were figuring out the right meds and dosages? What helped your process, what didn't? Did you ever feel like you had too much control (and no clue how to choose between options)?
*Bonus q:* if you ever had sleep issues w/stimulants, how did you distinguish between meds not working because of too high a dose causing sleep issues, and meds not working because of too low a dose? | 2021-10-06T21:56:49.000Z | q2uig3 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | What were your med management appointments like during titration/trial period? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2uig3/what_were_your_med_management_appointments_like/ |
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