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Tronski4 | M 33, been suspicious for 15 years, failed education, the works. Finally went in depth on ADHD 18 months ago and figured that was the answer to my dysfunction. Admitting there was something wrong with me was tough enough on it's own, and going for the diagnosis was a lose-lose situation with no preferable outcome. Obvi... | 2021-10-06T17:55:09.000Z | q2pqlg | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Had to fight for my diagnosis, everything about that sucks. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pqlg/had_to_fight_for_my_diagnosis_everything_about/ |
CrumbledDigestive | Today was payday and I have to pay my registrations on our cars, so I've had that in my head all week and completely displaced everything else.
I feel terrible and tried to make up for it with breakfast in bed and running to the mall at lunch.
I normally have calendar reminders but didn't have one this year for some ... | 2021-10-06T17:52:32.000Z | q2posv | 9 | 6 | ADHD | Forgot my wife's birthday | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2posv/forgot_my_wifes_birthday/ |
ArtichokeSilent6726 | i’m so tired, i don’t want to get out of bed, i don’t want to interact with my roommates/amazing friends, i just want to hibernate in my room with the lights off and music playing
but i feel bad for not socializing and i feel bad if i just stay in my room all day but it feels like my batteries are dying or they’re ju... | 2021-10-06T17:52:16.000Z | q2pom3 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | i just wanna sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pom3/i_just_wanna_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T17:45:42.000Z | q2pk32 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is this a symptom of ADHD or am I just spineless? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pk32/is_this_a_symptom_of_adhd_or_am_i_just_spineless/ |
Godzilla_Jg | Hey, my girlfriend has ADHD and has held off on driving for awhile. Now she’s shown a little initiative to start and has but it’s hard to keep her interested in learning and she’s scared of what could happen. I don’t want to be pushy at all but are there any possible tips or tricks for helping her learn driving, buildi... | 2021-10-06T17:45:21.000Z | q2pjtv | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Driving with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pjtv/driving_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T17:44:39.000Z | q2pjcg | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Thank you guys | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pjcg/thank_you_guys/ |
cakeresurfacer | Looking for some guidance on diagnosis in young children (pre-k age) or maybe people who’ve dealt with it while homeschooling. We’ve been suspicious my child has adhd for about 15-18 months, but nobody wants to even evaluate because they’re not in school yet. We would’ve put them in pre-K through the school district th... | 2021-10-06T17:42:40.000Z | q2phzb | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Diagnosing young kids | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2phzb/diagnosing_young_kids/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T17:41:58.000Z | q2phhl | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD medication not working? Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2phhl/adhd_medication_not_working_concerta/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T17:38:51.000Z | q2pf9q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Am I the only one who freezes up when being confronted? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pf9q/am_i_the_only_one_who_freezes_up_when_being/ |
Dylan-mayes- | I first discovered and got diagnosed adhd back in April & got put on medication that worked amazingly for 5 months.. and then it lost its effectiveness/ I grew my tolerance and I upped the dose & then changed medication. Now I’m on adderall xr 20 mg and I’ve decided to stop taking it because I’ve noticed it makes me fe... | 2021-10-06T17:38:21.000Z | q2pewm | 8 | 5 | ADHD | RANT - I’m tired of living my life so intensely, up and down roller coaster | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pewm/rant_im_tired_of_living_my_life_so_intensely_up/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T17:35:32.000Z | q2pcyi | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone here have both Tourette’s and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pcyi/does_anyone_here_have_both_tourettes_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T17:34:24.000Z | q2pc6p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone here have both Tourette’s and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pc6p/does_anyone_here_have_both_tourettes_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T17:33:06.000Z | q2pban | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Does everybody else's medicine make them feel like shit? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pban/does_everybody_elses_medicine_make_them_feel_like/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T17:32:30.000Z | q2pavy | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Confused on getting a diagnosis and controlled substances laws | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2pavy/confused_on_getting_a_diagnosis_and_controlled/ |
itsmeyuii | Here I am again. I questioned myself this exact same thing 4 years ago when I decided to change my degree. I am right in the middle of it, 50% of the subjects with decent grades.
But it just feels impossible to reach the finish line. I am actually done this time. Holy fuck exams. I hate them. I would rather be doing 1... | 2021-10-06T17:31:01.000Z | q2p9u7 | 2 | 4 | ADHD | It actually feels impossible to finish a degree | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p9u7/it_actually_feels_impossible_to_finish_a_degree/ |
alexzyczia | It never occurred to me that I may have ADHD. I always had certain issues since childhood that I mentioned to my therapist and she said they were symptoms of ADHD that often show up in girls and get overlooked. I had an intake with a psychiatrist the other day and I’m getting tested soon. Waiting for insurance to appro... | 2021-10-06T17:27:21.000Z | q2p75e | 13 | 17 | ADHD | I’m an 18 year old female getting tested for ADHD very soon. Any other ladies experience these symptoms? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p75e/im_an_18_year_old_female_getting_tested_for_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T17:24:58.000Z | q2p5df | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Craving sugar after taking a break from my meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p5df/craving_sugar_after_taking_a_break_from_my_meds/ |
danebace | I want to **buy a good clock for time perception.**
I never saw one, but i thought **one running vertically would be great.**
Something like what you see in the "Today" section of **Google calendar** with a **bar descending**, that you could have on a wall and see it going down, just quickly "splashing" the time in... | 2021-10-06T17:24:24.000Z | q2p4yx | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Clock for better time perception: running vertically... (do you know any?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p4yx/clock_for_better_time_perception_running/ |
mcmlxixmcmlxix | I just wanted to share my experience with Wellbutrin for those who don't like the idea of being on stimulants long term. I've been on 70mg Vyvanse for 3 years, and don't get me wrong - it's helped me become the best version of myself - However, I started noticing adverse cardiovascular side effects like heart flutters ... | 2021-10-06T17:24:04.000Z | q2p4rd | 3 | 2 | ADHD | My Wellbutrin Experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p4rd/my_wellbutrin_experience/ |
hummingbirdsizedcat | I'm 52F and am taking Methylphenidate.
I started out on Metadate ER 10mg, and that worked a little bit (yay, something actually helped!!), but I got really sleepy after it wore off (which completely ruined my evenings). Next I tried Ritalin ER 20mg, which strangely didn't seem to work at all. Yesterday I started on Co... | 2021-10-06T17:20:06.000Z | q2p1w1 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | How do I figure out the Immediate Release amounts and Extended Release amounts of different "Extended Release" meds, like 40/60, 30/70 or 50/50, etc? I'm taking Concerta 27mg. How much is release immediately and how much is released the rest of the day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p1w1/how_do_i_figure_out_the_immediate_release_amounts/ |
FayePixie | So after the past three years I've been dealing with a lot of rejection sensitivity and working on it. Since I was a kid, I'd always ask "what did I do wrong, please tell me!" for some peace of mind. My most recent friendship was with a girl whose been crashing on my couch since her family kicked her out. At first it w... | 2021-10-06T17:18:39.000Z | q2p0rx | 17 | 9 | ADHD | Rejection from friends with no reason given | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2p0rx/rejection_from_friends_with_no_reason_given/ |
Daellwon | Hello there! Short introduction: I'm 24years old, got diagnosed with ADD as a child and recently diagnosed again but with ADHD, RSD and moderate depression. I have a therapist and take 40mg Medikinet.
Since I got diagnosed again, I'm currently trying to figure out more and more about me, kinda of a self reflection ph... | 2021-10-06T17:12:10.000Z | q2ovvb | 3 | 2 | ADHD | hyperfixation on people/emotionally attached to people quickly | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ovvb/hyperfixation_on_peopleemotionally_attached_to/ |
FabulousConsequence6 | There is so much. But I just crashed my car into a curb because I was trying to use voice-to-text to get all of the thoughts out of my head before I lost them. Kept driving. Thought it would be like every other time I hit curbs (pretty much weekly), but then felt that my tire popped. Pulled over and parked to check and... | 2021-10-06T17:11:24.000Z | q2ovb0 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I hate my brain and it hates me | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ovb0/i_hate_my_brain_and_it_hates_me/ |
Emily_Blaze | Hi.
So I’ve struggled for the last two years to find a planner that my brain can function using.
I need a place for to-do lists & notes, monthly calendars, weekly breakdowns, etc. I need it to be kind of flexible and be able to move things around and quickly reference stuff.
I also don’t want to carry around a bri... | 2021-10-06T17:07:58.000Z | q2osp2 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Look for ADHD friendly planners | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2osp2/look_for_adhd_friendly_planners/ |
G1daKidd | no i didn’t just make a shitty among us joke, as per other reddit users these days. i’m just looking for a place to just talk and write a massive paragraph on my adhd and get some responses and then alsohd it helps me out a bit with coping and also i don’t know whether some shit i do is normal. any help would be apprec... | 2021-10-06T17:06:23.000Z | q2orm3 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Can i vent here? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2orm3/can_i_vent_here/ |
[deleted] | I've always had trouble sleeping and it's usually worse on days I take Vyvanse. I've been prescribed lunesta which has had the best results and had decent luck with melatonin and spotty results with things like CBD. I'm pretty sure all of these could get me dependent or build a tolerance so I'm hesitant to use any one ... | 2021-10-06T17:05:25.000Z | q2oqwu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you approach sleep aids? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2oqwu/how_do_you_approach_sleep_aids/ |
noughtnaut | I've been seeing psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, and I don't feel they "teach" me to live with my diagnosis.
What exactly does an adhd coach *actually do* that will help a person live a better life? I mean, spell it out for me in huge cardboard letters if you must - I don't really "get" what general phra... | 2021-10-06T17:02:46.000Z | q2oovu | 2 | 4 | ADHD | What does an adhd coach *do*? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2oovu/what_does_an_adhd_coach_do/ |
UltramarineBlack | I have been obsessively researching, watching YouTube videos, and taking online tests about ADHD ever since I found out that one of the vloggers I frequently watch and relate to so much was diagnosed with ADHD and that's when things just clicked. I have always struggled with procrastination and time management and no p... | 2021-10-06T17:02:18.000Z | q2oojk | 1 | 3 | ADHD | [19F] I'm getting checked next week and I couldn't be more excited | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2oojk/19f_im_getting_checked_next_week_and_i_couldnt_be/ |
onyxx8 | [removed] | 2021-10-06T16:57:03.000Z | q2okik | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse cold adderall hot | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2okik/vyvanse_cold_adderall_hot/ |
jgcoppercat | Is there a flower for ADHD, like how countries have national flowers? If not, can there be a petition to have it the forget-me-not? Because
A) I think that's just kind of tongue in cheek and brilliant
B) They're rather nice flowers just in general.
For frame of reference this isn't satire or sarcasm, I genuinely... | 2021-10-06T16:55:36.000Z | q2ojhy | 5 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD Flower? | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ojhy/adhd_flower/ |
thethrowawaybaguette | I have tried three different medications for my ADHD-C, and I have found Vyvanse to be by far the most effective for my own ADHD. However, my insurance will not cover it, (I have Bluecross insurance in B-C) and the reasoning is due to my ADHD being a “pre-existing condition” and the out of pocket cost is excruciatingly... | 2021-10-06T16:51:20.000Z | q2ogfp | 10 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody in Canada have tips for getting insurance to cover Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ogfp/anybody_in_canada_have_tips_for_getting_insurance/ |
_ninjatoes | I'm 47 and have long believed that I have ADHD, I just never bothered to do anything about it until recently. Well, I got an official diagnosis of ADHD-Combined this morning. It's a massive relief and so affirming to know that there's a biological reason for the way I am!
My doctor is putting me on a stimulant, which ... | 2021-10-06T16:50:47.000Z | q2og09 | 7 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD Meds and High Blood Pressure | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2og09/adhd_meds_and_high_blood_pressure/ |
Top-Requirement-2102 | I think the hardest part about living with ADHD is trying to figure out when to say "No", when to say "yes", and when to say, "Don't make any big life choices right now."
Recently I was feeling overwhelmed by the dozens of things I have going on and started making myself sick about what I was going to quit. What... | 2021-10-06T16:50:42.000Z | q2ofxf | 18 | 304 | ADHD | The ADHD conundrum: "I'm overwhelmed by how much is on my plate" ... quits a few things ... "Wow, I have so much free time, I'll going to take up three new hobbies!" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ofxf/the_adhd_conundrum_im_overwhelmed_by_how_much_is/ |
KTMinni | I’ve been taking it constantly for the last 6 months, with a collective 14 days I’ve skipped it.
No appetite has caused me to lose a considerable amount of weight and now it’s a constant effort to eat.
I’ve gotten too comfortable relying on the meds to help regulate my emotions and lost years of mindful habit buildin... | 2021-10-06T16:50:38.000Z | q2ofvl | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Getting real sick of adderall side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ofvl/getting_real_sick_of_adderall_side_effects/ |
ponderingkitty | Hi fellow ADHD'ers,
I have been on vyvanse for about 2-3 months now, started at 20mg, then doubled to 40mg. I find that the first week is great when the dose increases (0 to 20mg, and then 20 to 40mg), but then I experience tapering efficiency and what I mean by that is that it starts working well, say 90%, then slow... | 2021-10-06T16:50:02.000Z | q2ofeq | 4 | 1 | ADHD | vyvanse - tapering efficiency? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ofeq/vyvanse_tapering_efficiency/ |
horridcorvid | don't get me wrong, i know it takes a lot of work, discipline, and sometimes medication to function with adhd. it isn't typically something that just happens, and most of the time, they can't control it.
but got, i would give anything to be them. hell, even a portion of their functionality would make my life so much ... | 2021-10-06T16:48:11.000Z | q2odzg | 6 | 6 | ADHD | i have so much envy for well functioning adhd people. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2odzg/i_have_so_much_envy_for_well_functioning_adhd/ |
dreamprincessa | i still forget everything and i’m all over the place except my clit is swollen all the time.
i thought i was supposed to feel a drastic difference in productivity and focus (according to what i read)
maybe it’s too soon? i’m only on 10mg.
i’m feeling so disappointed. i was ready for my life to begin.
EDIT: i forgo... | 2021-10-06T16:47:21.000Z | q2odec | 207 | 756 | ADHD | adderall has done nothing but make me horny | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2odec/adderall_has_done_nothing_but_make_me_horny/ |
mattssan | [Rant]
I wake up and spend my entire day taking adderall and drinking coffee chasing a level of stimulated productivity that allows me to get everything done only to spend the night drinking to bring me back down just so I can fall asleep to do it all over again tomorrow.
I’m in my second semester of my masters degre... | 2021-10-06T16:47:06.000Z | q2od7m | 2 | 5 | ADHD | I feel like every day is spent stimulating my brain to get stuff done then winding it down to sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2od7m/i_feel_like_every_day_is_spent_stimulating_my/ |
peaked-in-preschool | Hello! I (F17) just found this sub, and I could really use some advice if that’s okay.
I have really bad executive dysfunction, and am more inattentive than hyperactive. I also do permanent online school, so the accountability for logging in every single day for x amount of hours and doing the work (without a teacher... | 2021-10-06T16:44:59.000Z | q2obs7 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Please help! I’m so behind with school and I need advice! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2obs7/please_help_im_so_behind_with_school_and_i_need/ |
gh0ul3 | I’ve been super low on meds so I’ve been rationing until I get my script refilled (long story). I’m so tired of being tired. I’m exhausted 24/7. I’m a skater and I don’t even want to just hang out at the park let alone skate. No amount of caffeine helps :/ this just needed to get it off my chest. Like why me, I’m 22…I ... | 2021-10-06T16:41:53.000Z | q2o9k2 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Fatigue and exhaustion | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o9k2/fatigue_and_exhaustion/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T16:41:29.000Z | q2o99o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone feel like every day is spent stimulating your brain to get stuff done then sedating it to wind it down in time to go to bed? [Rant] | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o99o/does_anyone_feel_like_every_day_is_spent/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T16:40:40.000Z | q2o8ph | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Hi, I wanna get tested for adhd. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o8ph/hi_i_wanna_get_tested_for_adhd/ |
Difficult-Can-1812 | College started off as mediocre. I went to the library most days of the week, jumbled down my assignments, and took notes like a champ. In fact, I would skip lectures just to read the books and get the curriculum out of the way. Now two months in I've been severely slacking off but still passing, barely. I have no clue... | 2021-10-06T16:37:13.000Z | q2o662 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Upon the realization, I begin to fail | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o662/upon_the_realization_i_begin_to_fail/ |
HaruSpagghetti | Hi,
I have an assessment with Psychiatry UK at the end of the month for ADHD and I know that the waiting list from appointment to titration is about 16 weeks. I'm in my final year of university and really struggling already and that would be well after my first set of exams - does anyone with experience with Psychiatr... | 2021-10-06T16:35:38.000Z | q2o52n | 15 | 2 | ADHD | Psychiatry UK - prescription question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o52n/psychiatry_uk_prescription_question/ |
needmoremangos | Hi guys! So I’m 23 F and I was diagnosed with ADHD-PI a couple of years ago. When I was first diagnosed I went through a bunch of different meds (adderall, vyvance, etc) before settling on methylphenidate (concerta).
I stopped taking meds about a year and a half ago and I just got put back on them. Today was my first... | 2021-10-06T16:35:28.000Z | q2o4yo | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Camber brand methylphenidate not working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o4yo/camber_brand_methylphenidate_not_working/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T16:34:00.000Z | q2o3xe | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Sentence stuck in my head like its a fk song😂 | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o3xe/sentence_stuck_in_my_head_like_its_a_fk_song/ |
greyspsychology | In my late 20’s, recently diagnosed by a therapist and my PCP. Also should mention I’ve been on 20mg of Lexapro for my anxiety/depression for a few years now (and love it! Definitely the best anxiety med I found for me after several trial and errors).
I’ve been on 40mg of Strattera twice a day for about 5 weeks now. ... | 2021-10-06T16:30:20.000Z | q2o1a2 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Has Strattera worked well for anyone on this sub with inattentive ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2o1a2/has_strattera_worked_well_for_anyone_on_this_sub/ |
Flayrah4Life | I'll keep this short: I'm considering ending my 21-year relationship with my husband because I no longer feel safe now that we have kids. I was myself diagnosed with ADHD-Inattentive earlier this year just before my 37th birthday, and I have suspected my husband as having a mental illness for the past few years, but re... | 2021-10-06T16:27:23.000Z | q2nz5v | 8 | 15 | ADHD | Are we more prone to trauma bonding because of our ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nz5v/are_we_more_prone_to_trauma_bonding_because_of/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T16:26:09.000Z | q2nyag | 6 | 5 | ADHD | ADHD May Be What's Destroying My Life. Why Do So Many Others Seem Fine? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nyag/adhd_may_be_whats_destroying_my_life_why_do_so/ |
Hedgehog_Realistic | I absolutely hate going to the gym and I cannot get myself to go. It’s soooo boring, the people stare, and I am so out of shape it takes every ounce of energy I have to do any type of workout. I have gained 40lbs since Covid bc my binge eating has just been outrageous and I can’t stop that either. I have never been thi... | 2021-10-06T16:20:17.000Z | q2nu05 | 12 | 15 | ADHD | How do you manage no motivation to workout? | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nu05/how_do_you_manage_no_motivation_to_workout/ |
BatKelli | I find that when i need to be really focused on a task, little things like noises or light really bother me, I was wondering if anyone else had this issue too? Sometimes while I’m writing tests in a class, if someone is tapping a pencil I cover my ears because i just cant take it. For those of you that have this issu... | 2021-10-06T16:18:10.000Z | q2nskn | 4 | 13 | ADHD | Sensory overload while studying | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nskn/sensory_overload_while_studying/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T16:15:15.000Z | q2nqgz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got my drivers license | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nqgz/just_got_my_drivers_license/ |
kingofpun | TL;DR: Had a less than satisfactory experience with Done. Still don't have the Concerta that was prescribed six days ago due to a combo of Done and insurance.
I have seen some posts regarding experiences w/ Done and wanted to share the experience I have had so far. I have not had any experiences with any other online ... | 2021-10-06T16:14:28.000Z | q2npua | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Experience w/ Done so Far [donefirst.com] | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2npua/experience_w_done_so_far_donefirstcom/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T16:14:22.000Z | q2npra | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is going to the gym a struggle for anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2npra/is_going_to_the_gym_a_struggle_for_anyone_else/ |
Razex15 | To start this off, I really don't want to be just another post how their parents don't let them get diagnosed so I didn't want to post for a long time. Well, today I got a reason to do it because i'm not looking for help, how to convince my parents.
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I have found out about adhd almost a year ago. I'm also pr... | 2021-10-06T16:06:36.000Z | q2nk6b | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Trying to figure out how to get a diagnosis without parents help (17M) | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nk6b/trying_to_figure_out_how_to_get_a_diagnosis/ |
CocoBb88 | Does your medication wear off by a certain time of the day? I feel like as soon as 4pm hits I become absent minded or checked out and not productive. I take my medication at 6-7 am every day and I can kick ass all day and as soon as 4pm comes around, it all stops. :(
Is this average/normal or do I need a new dosage or ... | 2021-10-06T16:04:46.000Z | q2niv0 | 9 | 8 | ADHD | I dread 4pm. Medication wears off. | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2niv0/i_dread_4pm_medication_wears_off/ |
VenusAsABoy96 | I'm really excited about it. I can't stop thinking about it. I've wanted to do this for so long and I'm finally about to make it happen, but also it feels like it's kinda sorta up in the air and I feel completely lost. The weather report is slightly concerning, and while I am no stranger to snow I don't know if I shoul... | 2021-10-06T16:03:25.000Z | q2nhuc | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Going on my first backpacking trip this weekend and feeling very overwhelmed about it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nhuc/going_on_my_first_backpacking_trip_this_weekend/ |
hotblonde666 | if you actually have adhd are stimulants supposed to feel like stimulants? I've heard that people with adhd feel clear headed and "normal" on adhd medication but I've been diagnosed and prescribed adhd meds and it definitely just feels like I'm on stimulants. btw I know only a doctor can give me the right answer but I ... | 2021-10-06T16:00:57.000Z | q2nfzm | 2 | 2 | ADHD | stimulants and adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nfzm/stimulants_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T15:58:11.000Z | q2ndsp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Starting my first backpacking trip in a few days and feeling very overwhelmed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ndsp/starting_my_first_backpacking_trip_in_a_few_days/ |
galaxydriver32 | I don’t know what to do.. my head is just a mess and I feel worn out even though I struggle to get myself to do much at all. It’s driving me crazy. There’s this pressure/fog in my head and it’s tiring. I don’t want to seem like I’m wallowing in self pity but I don’t know how to move past this.
I’ve been coming in for ... | 2021-10-06T15:57:54.000Z | q2ndk9 | 4 | 17 | ADHD | Feeling alone and like no one around me really understands me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ndk9/feeling_alone_and_like_no_one_around_me_really/ |
whale_rider314 | Hi y’allllll
Okay, so. I used to take 10 mg adderall IR in the morning and another in the afternoon. I was tired of the crashes and just wanted something that was a little more evened out. I also have tried adderall ER 10 and 20 mg and that made me sooo cranky in the evening.
So my psychiatrist has started me on 30... | 2021-10-06T15:55:07.000Z | q2nbki | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Vyvanse 30 mg - way too low? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2nbki/vyvanse_30_mg_way_too_low/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T15:54:08.000Z | q2naw6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m worried that treating my anxiety will make my ADHD worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2naw6/im_worried_that_treating_my_anxiety_will_make_my/ |
_luv-bug_ | I (15) was very luckly to get diagnosed with adhd at a very young age, my parents had me tested as soon as i could, but i feel guilty because i still after all this time i still struggle with simple tasks like brushing my teeth and my hair, basically keeping any kind of routine. is this normal? i have depression and an... | 2021-10-06T15:47:07.000Z | q2n619 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | i feel guilty. | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n619/i_feel_guilty/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T15:45:11.000Z | q2n4nx | 5 | 23 | ADHD | I hate it when I get "told off", and it just replays in my mind again and again and again... | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n4nx/i_hate_it_when_i_get_told_off_and_it_just_replays/ |
ImaginaryZombieMoose | I went without meds for my ADHD until college. Ive been on meds for years now, and i find that im a lot less dissociated in general. Then it struck me, i think growing up i trained myself to dissociate sort of on command.
I had an IEP and an aid who came to help me get organized at the beginning and end of the day. T... | 2021-10-06T15:44:20.000Z | q2n40y | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Did school teach you to dissociate too? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n40y/did_school_teach_you_to_dissociate_too/ |
Interesting_Fish_685 | I was diagnosed when I was around 7 (im 19 now). My mom never wanted me to be medicated for it so we tried coffee and tea as a way to help. It didn’t help at all. So she finally allowed me to start taking meds because I was struggling in school and life in general, but she only allowed me to stay at a super low dosage.... | 2021-10-06T15:43:47.000Z | q2n3mz | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I’m tired of struggling because of my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n3mz/im_tired_of_struggling_because_of_my_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T15:41:09.000Z | q2n1sf | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Rash and Varicose Veins from Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n1sf/rash_and_varicose_veins_from_concerta/ |
New_Run2466 | I have an evaluation with a psychiatrist on the 23rd for ADHD testing, plus they send me a written "test" of some sort to fill out and send back after that. Then I assume a diagnosis will be made shortly after that is returned.
My question is, if they do conclude that what is "wrong" with me is ADHD, what do the me... | 2021-10-06T15:40:45.000Z | q2n1if | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What do meds do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n1if/what_do_meds_do/ |
IDE_IS_LIFE | Well, here I am. Got my coffee, drinking lots of water, taking my 20mg of Adderall, and...I have done very little at all today. My co-worker has just shipped out 12 boxes of gear and I'm struggling to bring myself to prepare 1 among some of the other basic work I need to take care of today.
I feel pathetic, and I feel... | 2021-10-06T15:39:50.000Z | q2n0vm | 2 | 10 | ADHD | Another day, another waste. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n0vm/another_day_another_waste/ |
squirtleisbesst | Made a long story short. Basically i had the best day ive had in years in terms of everything. My thoughts were manageable as was my mood. My memory was back. I could focus on what i wanted to...my depression and anxiety were almost gone...beautiful.
But in the two or three days since its like i crashed. I gave up on ... | 2021-10-06T15:38:41.000Z | q2n031 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | I have adhd. Never medicated for it. Been trying to knuckle.through for years. A friend has adhd and meds. Adderall. I borrowed one to see how itd effect me. (With permission) best day ive had in years. Since that day? I have never been this broken mentally. Side effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2n031/i_have_adhd_never_medicated_for_it_been_trying_to/ |
ResponsibilitySad288 | I have ADHD but i don't have the forgetful/can't remember stuff that many people associate with it. I'm smart, can do great work get alot done and have been pretty successful despite my condition. I've been really upfront with people trying to manage expectation by telling them I have it, how I might respond to big and... | 2021-10-06T15:34:26.000Z | q2mxab | 11 | 10 | ADHD | I'm great at work until I'm not--are you like me? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mxab/im_great_at_work_until_im_notare_you_like_me/ |
lawschoolhopeful93 | Hey guys. So ever since college I've felt like I have ADD. While in college I didn't have insurance. So I couldn't afford to pursue testing. A couple of years ago I expressed my concerns to my primary care Dr and she prescribed Wellbutrin. It help for a little while but then I went off of it and switched to Lexapro for... | 2021-10-06T15:33:56.000Z | q2mwxn | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Help dealing with dr | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mwxn/help_dealing_with_dr/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T15:31:13.000Z | q2mv1s | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Taking that next step | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mv1s/taking_that_next_step/ |
Mothbo1 | I’ve been on Amitriptyline before for depression and anxiety, it made me incredibly drowsy, gained weight, and I don’t remember it helping any attention issues I was having. my APRN wants me to try it again for ADHD but I feel like I’m fighting to be listened to in a way. I’m currently in university and I am seriously ... | 2021-10-06T15:26:16.000Z | q2mriq | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Amitriptyline to treat ADHD, experiences? How to feel heard? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mriq/amitriptyline_to_treat_adhd_experiences_how_to/ |
Hearing_Less | So day 1 was amazing (but I read it usually is), day 2 was still pretty good, day 3 kinda ok, day 4 pretty good and today I feel like complete shit tbh. Lethargic as hell and irritable as hell too. I'm on 36mg generic. Any similar experience?
Like the scatter brain is still under control but my mood is sooooo bad toda... | 2021-10-06T15:25:23.000Z | q2mqvz | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Concerta Experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mqvz/concerta_experience/ |
CNDLab | The Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center in Hartford, CT is looking to recruit teens ages 12-18 with ADHD for participation in an NIH-funded research study. We are exploring a new treatment for ADHD involving training your brain with game-like computer programs. Participation involves 2 non-invasive fMRIs, multiple que... | 2021-10-06T15:22:01.000Z | q2moi8 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Research Volunteers Needed - Connecticut | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2moi8/research_volunteers_needed_connecticut/ |
RizzyRizzz | Hi guys! i looked through the mega thread and didn't find anything relating to this. I was diagnosed with ADHD like 15 years ago, if not more. Due to a crippling meth addiction I developed in my early 20s, I got off of them and lived life just fine. now I'm 28, starting school and am having one hell of a time trying to... | 2021-10-06T15:16:26.000Z | q2mkij | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Effective Non-Stimulant | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mkij/effective_nonstimulant/ |
eulakulele | My doctor was very insistent on taking a two day break from my medication. On the first five days, I really didn't notice a difference- still forgetful, same racing inner monologue, making a lot of mistakes, etc. I might have had a little bit of an easier time getting things done. However, I feel like on my two off d... | 2021-10-06T15:13:05.000Z | q2mi1j | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Worse Symptoms on Medication "Break" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2mi1j/worse_symptoms_on_medication_break/ |
Nolanix | I feel like since starting the medication a few weeks ago, I’ve been having to go to the bathroom much more frequently.
Does anyone else have this side effect? I wouldn’t consider it a terrible thing and I much prefer it to constipation, however it can be a bit of an inconvenience on long work days. | 2021-10-06T14:59:09.000Z | q2m7f1 | 7 | 7 | ADHD | Adderall and Increased Bowel Movements? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m7f1/adderall_and_increased_bowel_movements/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:57:03.000Z | q2m5vp | 4 | 2 | ADHD | I've went through all medication available in my country and none work well | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m5vp/ive_went_through_all_medication_available_in_my/ |
Azkarr | A year ago I passed all my exams but was unable to force myself to write regularly, so it was with great shame that I had to repeat the year. I felt awful, I had wasted the whole year, but in the last weeks before this year's deadline, by some miracle, I was able to finish the paper in a form that would allow it to be ... | 2021-10-06T14:55:53.000Z | q2m534 | 46 | 418 | ADHD | Successfully defended my master's thesis! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m534/successfully_defended_my_masters_thesis/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:55:14.000Z | q2m4m7 | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Why is my adderall prescription suddenly causing side effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m4m7/why_is_my_adderall_prescription_suddenly_causing/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:55:08.000Z | q2m4jo | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Just got my prescription and struggling with imposter syndrome | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m4jo/just_got_my_prescription_and_struggling_with/ |
noitsjustkatie | Obviously we all know that I can’t read, but, I used to read all the time when I was just a wee lass and want to give it another whirl. I have set an incredibly modest goal to read for 15 minutes before bed. Maybe I will up this modest goal to completing one book a month if I prove to myself that I can actually read.
... | 2021-10-06T14:52:25.000Z | q2m2jz | 29 | 3 | ADHD | Can y’all suggest any GOOD, CAPTIVATING books to read? I can’t read but really want to try.. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m2jz/can_yall_suggest_any_good_captivating_books_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:52:17.000Z | q2m2gv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just need to vent | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m2gv/i_just_need_to_vent/ |
SpiritualStaff1698 | How to handle manic/depressive episodes with ADHD
I’m a sophomore in college and i have lost all motivation, even with meds i feel like i just wanna break everything and say f*ck you to everyone and i don’t even the things i typically get excited about. But then there are days where I am off the wall, love talking to ... | 2021-10-06T14:51:49.000Z | q2m254 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How to handle manic/depressive episodes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m254/how_to_handle_manicdepressive_episodes/ |
yall-suck | Hi! Disclaimer: I am not diagnosed with ADHD - although, I am working on learning and trying to begin the process of diagnosis and treatment.
So, I got this really awesome job and I really enjoy the work I do. However, I get stuck in waiting mode on days where I have big meetings or trainings that I’m conducting so I... | 2021-10-06T14:50:43.000Z | q2m1dp | 1 | 4 | ADHD | tips to focus while working from home unmedicated | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m1dp/tips_to_focus_while_working_from_home_unmedicated/ |
CowsAreHellaGay | Does anyone know why nicotine helps sooo much with ADHD symptoms? I'll hit my vape and instantly my head is clear, I have no bodily feelings of anxiety, fully immersed in the moment, and I have intense focus. The downside is it's very short lived and the more I use nicotine the less I get the positives from it. Anyone ... | 2021-10-06T14:50:05.000Z | q2m0x1 | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Nicotine = godsend | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2m0x1/nicotine_godsend/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T14:43:54.000Z | q2lwpb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone dissociate or feel disconnected from their body while unmedicated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lwpb/does_anyone_dissociate_or_feel_disconnected_from/ |
neopork | I was diagnosed with ADHD-PI around June of 2021. It is kind of an unusual story I think. My wife was diagnosed with ADHD-combined late last year in 2020. She has struggled for years with certain social behaviors in the work environment and personality quirks that she really beat herself up about since long before I me... | 2021-10-06T14:42:41.000Z | q2lvvc | 14 | 45 | ADHD | I was diagnosed at 36 yo with ADHD-PI after reading r/ADHD. My story and my progress. | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lvvc/i_was_diagnosed_at_36_yo_with_adhdpi_after/ |
Xeyxy | [removed] | 2021-10-06T14:40:19.000Z | q2lu8k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question regarding meds! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lu8k/question_regarding_meds/ |
FallingStar2016 | I'm gonna cry! I have needed this for so long. ADHD fucks with my life so bad. I've been working with a psychiatrist for about a year now to get my co-morbidities under control in order to finally get tested and diagnosed with ADHD. I wasn't expecting it but at our appointment today she tested me, told me I have it, an... | 2021-10-06T14:38:39.000Z | q2lt05 | 4 | 10 | ADHD | I finally got a diagnosis and prescription!!! | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lt05/i_finally_got_a_diagnosis_and_prescription/ |
smallwheelsforever | Hi all. I was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD after struggling with it my entire life. My psychiatrist had me try Strattera for two months and my side effects were terrible. I got switched to concerta the other day. I went to pick it up at my CVS pharmacy (I have insurance through CVS caremark) and was told it... | 2021-10-06T14:34:33.000Z | q2lpy9 | 10 | 2 | ADHD | I need help paying less for medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lpy9/i_need_help_paying_less_for_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:32:38.000Z | q2lomw | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Lexapro20mg & Wellbutrin150mg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lomw/lexapro20mg_wellbutrin150mg/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-06T14:27:01.000Z | q2lkmc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | my s/o and I recently threw away our bed to buy hammocks instead, for the extra space and supposed comfort. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2lkmc/my_so_and_i_recently_threw_away_our_bed_to_buy/ |
Synthea1979 | Just spent an hour looking for my ecig. Trying to retrace my steps while getting the kids ready for school and cleaning up. Lots of blanks. Finally, when I'm convinced one of the dogs got ahold of it and I need to panic because nicotine and dogs is bad, I happen to look right it. Plugged in, next to the coffee pot, rig... | 2021-10-06T14:25:33.000Z | q2ljmc | 88 | 234 | ADHD | The "where did I put my phone (or anything)" support group. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ljmc/the_where_did_i_put_my_phone_or_anything_support/ |
Dyspraxic_giraffe | Hey folks,
I just had a quick question to see if anyone has had any similar experiences to one I had this week. The tl;dr version is
Been on 70mg Elvanse Mon-Fri for two years; 20mg dexamphetamine for weekends for the last two years.
I recently went on holiday and didn’t take any meds for a week.
The day after (Sunda... | 2021-10-06T14:23:51.000Z | q2liid | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Brand new side effects from Elvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2liid/brand_new_side_effects_from_elvanse/ |
Pecancake22 | I posted here a while ago about being really overwhelmed with school. I was literally having panic attacks because I couldn’t keep up with everything. I spoke to someone at my university and they let me know that it wasn’t too late to drop a class, just that there would be a W on my transcript. So I dropped one of my h... | 2021-10-06T14:11:59.000Z | q2la70 | 5 | 7 | ADHD | I’m feeling discouraged about my future | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2la70/im_feeling_discouraged_about_my_future/ |
tinisci95 | [removed] | 2021-10-06T14:09:13.000Z | q2l88d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Proud of myself for scheduling an appointment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2l88d/proud_of_myself_for_scheduling_an_appointment/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-06T14:07:34.000Z | q2l73k | 6 | 4 | ADHD | you know how quite a lot of people (not all) with adhd have anger issues/often get mad, what causes it? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2l73k/you_know_how_quite_a_lot_of_people_not_all_with/ |
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