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I've always had trouble with this. I'll be having a conversation, the other person will stop talking, and I think they're done so I start talking - and we both end up talking over each other at the same time. It's very frustrating for everyone involved, but I suspect it's even more frustrating for them. I guess I just ...
2021-10-06T07:11:32.000Z
q2f8qg
4
4
ADHD
How to tell when someone is done speaking?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2f8qg/how_to_tell_when_someone_is_done_speaking/
Avi215
I’m curious if I’m the only one you who lives under constant stress about my monthly trip to the pharmacy for adhd medications because ever 2 or 3 months I’m forced to stop medication abruptly because of issues with either the insurance(prior authorizations,billing code issues, etc), the pharmacy( out of stock, backord...
2021-10-06T07:08:42.000Z
q2f7c8
8
2
ADHD
Do others have constant problems refilling medication? What are the problems you run into? Are forced to suddenly & abruptly do with out for days/ weeks? How often?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2f7c8/do_others_have_constant_problems_refilling/
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2021-10-06T07:08:22.000Z
q2f75u
2
1
ADHD
How do you deal with reading comprenshion issues and slow processing speed in life & office tasks?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2f75u/how_do_you_deal_with_reading_comprenshion_issues/
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2021-10-06T07:05:42.000Z
q2f5tz
1
1
ADHD
What can be medicated and what do I need to learn to handle myself
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2f5tz/what_can_be_medicated_and_what_do_i_need_to_learn/
AverageCanadianEhh
I just started an accelerated after degree RN nursing program. I’m very excited to become a nurse but I’m also so scared that I won’t succeed because of my ADHD (in both the program and also the actual job). I do very well in school but I feel like I’m often slower than other people. I’m medicated, and that helps a lo...
2021-10-06T07:00:05.000Z
q2f2oh
5
6
ADHD
Nurses with ADHD? Advice appreciated!
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2f2oh/nurses_with_adhd_advice_appreciated/
Intrepid-Love3829
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2021-10-06T06:52:34.000Z
q2ez6e
1
1
ADHD
Disability
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ez6e/disability/
kab1995
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2021-10-06T06:51:02.000Z
q2eyhq
1
1
ADHD
I just sorted through all the mail and documents that have accumulated for like 2 years min
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2eyhq/i_just_sorted_through_all_the_mail_and_documents/
BananaRuntsFool
So, true to ADHD, I want to learn all the things. The problem is, when I come across things I want to learn about, it seems I'm drained or tired and can't sustain the attention to read said article or watch said video. Likewise, when I DO have the energy to do so, it's as if I have an avoidance to learn it. I find som...
2021-10-06T06:44:41.000Z
q2evmw
5
2
ADHD
How Do I Build/Maintain Momentum to Learn New Things?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2evmw/how_do_i_buildmaintain_momentum_to_learn_new/
Koibo_
So as someone with ADHD, I have very strong hyperfixations. And whenever I have a particularly strong one, it literally takes over everything I do and I start thinking of it as my “purpose.” Whenever I try and remind myself that it’ll probably pass, I’ll just think “no, this one’s permanent!!” For example, I had a hyp...
2021-10-06T06:33:14.000Z
q2eqho
18
39
ADHD
I can’t imagine how I’m ever going to work.
0.97
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2eqho/i_cant_imagine_how_im_ever_going_to_work/
theadhdrabbit
Seven years ago I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 by my psychiatrist as I was having very bad and fluctuating mood disorders where I would be happy one second, to complete instantaneous anger outbursts or depressive states if things didn't go the way I would hope. I was placed on Quetiapine for my medication...
2021-10-06T06:27:30.000Z
q2enta
4
8
ADHD
I lived with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 for 7 years and now I will be undiagnosed and be diagnosed with ADHD and it feels like everything is making sense now.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2enta/i_lived_with_bipolar_disorder_type_1_for_7_years/
gdomf
This is for my partner which I hope is OK. He’s in quite a stressful job and is unable to switch off from work. He describes ‘spinning’ where he talks about work all evening, if we try to do something else to distract him he often can’t engage with it, sometimes not sleeping all night as he can’t switch off. Googling a...
2021-10-06T06:24:27.000Z
q2emex
1
3
ADHD
Seeking advice: totally unable to switch off from work
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2emex/seeking_advice_totally_unable_to_switch_off_from/
AverageCanadianEhh
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2021-10-06T06:23:24.000Z
q2elyb
1
1
ADHD
Is anyone here with ADHD also a nurse? How is it going?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2elyb/is_anyone_here_with_adhd_also_a_nurse_how_is_it/
jillian-renee
Helllooooo So im wondering if im the only one who has this problem? Sometimes I talk to fast or think to fast and my mouth can't keep up or something. I literally sound like I'm struggling. Thankfully it's not super often but I get embarrassed a lot and sometimes people don't even notice it. How the heck do I slow dow...
2021-10-06T06:22:54.000Z
q2elq6
3
8
ADHD
Stumbling Over My Own Words?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2elq6/stumbling_over_my_own_words/
LadyAxolotl9
Hello! I was wondering if anyone else experienced this. have been super hyper lately. My ADHD has just in general been wildin' for the past few weeks. I have been forgetting assignments more often. Going on hour long research expeditions when I should be doing school. I get stuck thinking about special interests more. ...
2021-10-06T06:09:09.000Z
q2efih
6
2
ADHD
Really hyper periods that are really random that get worse after medicine wears off and feel a little like mania
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2efih/really_hyper_periods_that_are_really_random_that/
mayurbhedru
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2021-10-06T06:07:19.000Z
q2eemv
1
2
ADHD
Can ADHD look like Bipolar?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2eemv/can_adhd_look_like_bipolar/
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2021-10-06T06:01:39.000Z
q2ebxu
1
1
ADHD
is it just me?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ebxu/is_it_just_me/
Empathicrobot21
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2021-10-06T05:57:34.000Z
q2e9ys
0
0
ADHD
Of course we’re „bad“ with people. We notice how shitty they are — definitive rant
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2e9ys/of_course_were_bad_with_people_we_notice_how/
kjl583
I have a prescription for 40mg vyvanse and 5 mg dexedrine (as needed) daily but I can't take it everyday because I'm abusing them. Whenever I take vyvanse or dexedrine, it's the only time I actually feel functional during my work day and I love this feeling so much that I redose to avoid the crash and to continue wo...
2021-10-06T05:55:02.000Z
q2e8qt
7
2
ADHD
Can't keep taking me ADD medication but cannot work without it
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2e8qt/cant_keep_taking_me_add_medication_but_cannot/
ragefilledrice
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2021-10-06T05:43:20.000Z
q2e3bo
1
1
ADHD
ADHD is...
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2e3bo/adhd_is/
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2021-10-06T05:34:52.000Z
q2dzgw
2
3
ADHD
now im no longer get nervous about study things like exams
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dzgw/now_im_no_longer_get_nervous_about_study_things/
Klutzy_Guava_1584
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2021-10-06T05:27:07.000Z
q2dvgo
3
2
ADHD
I CANT LIVE LIKE THIS, AM I GOING NUTS?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dvgo/i_cant_live_like_this_am_i_going_nuts/
amanda_135
I am really not in good health at the moment so I bought some vitamin c but my psych told me not to drink or eat acidic food/drink before taking my dexamphetamine because it prevents absorption I keep forgetting to take it at night so I want to take it with my other supplements after taking my morning dex so how long ...
2021-10-06T05:25:33.000Z
q2duq5
2
3
ADHD
Apparently digesting vitamin c before taking your adhd medication affects absorption. So can I still take it after?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2duq5/apparently_digesting_vitamin_c_before_taking_your/
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2021-10-06T05:24:15.000Z
q2du56
6
1
ADHD
I think Ritalin is increasing my anxiety. I tried Adderal, and it made me calm and zen.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2du56/i_think_ritalin_is_increasing_my_anxiety_i_tried/
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2021-10-06T05:21:28.000Z
q2dsun
2
1
ADHD
How I feel about the concept of RSD
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dsun/how_i_feel_about_the_concept_of_rsd/
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2021-10-06T05:18:43.000Z
q2drfx
6
7
ADHD
Am I a bad person for skipping 2 tests this week because I just couldn’t study, mainly because of my ADD?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2drfx/am_i_a_bad_person_for_skipping_2_tests_this_week/
Western_Cook8422
For the longest time I felt like I couldn't do anything unless I was hyper focused on it. Like "If it isn't the only thing I ever think about, ever, if I don't have several dreams about it, and wouldn't willingly go several days of just doing that with no sleep, food, or water, than I can't do it good enough" I al...
2021-10-06T05:11:24.000Z
q2do1m
1
3
ADHD
Realizing I have ADHD has been such a trip
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2do1m/realizing_i_have_adhd_has_been_such_a_trip/
piratemechfighting
I know ADHD makes it harder for people to delay gratification. I just can't stand waiting and not being able to do anything. Small example, I had to lose weight and so I had to wait like 4-5 days for a cheat day. It solved my problem, but the fustration was still there. And this happens everyday. Waiting for a friend t...
2021-10-06T05:08:42.000Z
q2dmq9
1
2
ADHD
I hate waiting
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dmq9/i_hate_waiting/
nmatthelibrary
TL;DR HR thinks I’m lying about ADHD potentially affecting my work, or just stupid. I started a new job in August and it’s been…not great since the start. But the real issue came up when I ran out of my medication and had a hard time getting a refill prescribed. Took about a couple weeks and it was rough. In that ti...
2021-10-06T05:08:16.000Z
q2dmi2
7
6
ADHD
I’m about to quit my job, and I hate that it’s come to this…
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dmi2/im_about_to_quit_my_job_and_i_hate_that_its_come/
luminaria_
Hi, my situation is as the title describes. I know it’s very specific but I am wondering if there is anyone else out there in my shoes who has done this. Im afraid to label myself as having ADHD because of stigma, and because it was already insanely competitive to get in. I just don’t want it to cause me more problems ...
2021-10-06T05:07:22.000Z
q2dm0v
3
1
ADHD
Applying for disability at veterinary school
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dm0v/applying_for_disability_at_veterinary_school/
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2021-10-06T05:06:52.000Z
q2dlqr
2
3
ADHD
I don’t feel an ounce of excitement when it comes to my extreme luck and social media growth.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dlqr/i_dont_feel_an_ounce_of_excitement_when_it_comes/
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2021-10-06T04:53:56.000Z
q2df2x
1
1
ADHD
It takes me so long to complete simple tasks around the house
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2df2x/it_takes_me_so_long_to_complete_simple_tasks/
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2021-10-06T04:52:37.000Z
q2dees
1
1
ADHD
Have you been told anything about how you were as a baby or toddler that you think were early signs of your ADHD?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dees/have_you_been_told_anything_about_how_you_were_as/
Dxgvxl
So my biggest symptom is r$d (it won't let me use the actual term for some reason??) and when I have bad days, it just snowballs and I end up crying about everything that has ever bothered me ever. Like today, I was late to class, got lunch at my favorite place to make my day a little better and then they messed my ord...
2021-10-06T04:47:27.000Z
q2dbre
3
4
ADHD
Adhd and bad days
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2dbre/adhd_and_bad_days/
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2021-10-06T04:45:47.000Z
q2davg
1
1
ADHD
Adhd and bad days
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2davg/adhd_and_bad_days/
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2021-10-06T04:44:00.000Z
q2d9y6
14
35
ADHD
Executive dysfunction is so extreme it controls 100% of my life direction.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d9y6/executive_dysfunction_is_so_extreme_it_controls/
deviantday
I tend to get most things done last minute before their deadlines. It’s just how I work. If I try to fight it, I feel dread and anxiety and lots of unnecessary stress while doing nothing but worrying about how I am procrastinating. Now, if someone gives me something to get done and never gives me a deadline, that’s jus...
2021-10-06T04:43:40.000Z
q2d9si
9
69
ADHD
When someone gives me an assignment to do without a deadline, it’s the worst and I never get anything done.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d9si/when_someone_gives_me_an_assignment_to_do_without/
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2021-10-06T04:43:36.000Z
q2d9ro
2
1
ADHD
Adhd and bad days
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d9ro/adhd_and_bad_days/
ghostinyourpants
Feeling oh so mad at myself. I am an artist who relies on grants for some of my income. I missed a deadline because I am an idiot, and it was for a big one. I did all the legwork, had letters of support, budget, ect, everything ready to go, and I fucked up by not having submitted a form that I needed to have submitted ...
2021-10-06T04:43:11.000Z
q2d9kf
7
22
ADHD
ADHD Tax cost me $10k+ today
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d9kf/adhd_tax_cost_me_10k_today/
TowelStraight
I feel like I mostly hear about the stereotypical ways we struggle with executive dysfunction (such as time blindness, trouble planning, etc.) that I wanted to hear your unique experiences with this symptom, here I’ll start: -When I make meals I can’t really plan what I’m getting from the fridge each time I open it, ...
2021-10-06T04:41:49.000Z
q2d8v8
3
18
ADHD
Unique ways you struggle with executive dysfunction
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d8v8/unique_ways_you_struggle_with_executive/
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2021-10-06T04:41:47.000Z
q2d8um
1
1
ADHD
Executive dysfunction is ruining me.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d8um/executive_dysfunction_is_ruining_me/
mitchellsm2
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2021-10-06T04:39:14.000Z
q2d7l4
0
1
ADHD
How can I distinguish between ADHD and actual laziness?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d7l4/how_can_i_distinguish_between_adhd_and_actual/
mitchellsm2
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2021-10-06T04:37:07.000Z
q2d6ll
0
1
ADHD
Where does my ADHD stop, and laziness begin? How can I be honest with myself and distinguish between the two?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d6ll/where_does_my_adhd_stop_and_laziness_begin_how/
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2021-10-06T04:35:20.000Z
q2d5qo
1
1
ADHD
Adhd job loss
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d5qo/adhd_job_loss/
i_am_me47
TLDR: Have some symptoms of ADHD, only became present in high school and are only present (as far as I understand) in one place; however, I don't think its anxiety or depression so I'm looking for answers to make me feel less scared or embarrassed about bringing up the possibility of having ADHD. So, long story short...
2021-10-06T04:34:35.000Z
q2d5dg
4
2
ADHD
ADHD symptoms present throughout high school and now in college but typically only in one location and not (at least from what I remember) during childhood? Could it still be ADHD and if not, what tf is wrong with me (I'm desperate).
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d5dg/adhd_symptoms_present_throughout_high_school_and/
berback88
Help!! Alright so I have adhd which means I like to be constantly busy but I woudlnt say I work well under pressure. I also get anxious but The thing is despite having my adhd make me want to be constantly busy.. I do not work well under pressure of people. I like to be very gentle with people. I am very shy and tend ...
2021-10-06T04:32:37.000Z
q2d4eb
1
4
ADHD
I can’t pick a career bc my adhd traits conflict eachother
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d4eb/i_cant_pick_a_career_bc_my_adhd_traits_conflict/
ExpensiveStrength678
I knew I had adhd as a child but I guess I was never told what it really was. All my life I just thought that meant you were hyper. Which with me I was never hyper so I just knew they made a mistake. Honestly I thought my parent was just trying to get a check for me. I was also diagnosed with manic depression, and anxi...
2021-10-06T04:30:58.000Z
q2d3j8
7
1
ADHD
Don’t know how to feel
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d3j8/dont_know_how_to_feel/
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2021-10-06T04:26:45.000Z
q2d1eo
1
1
ADHD
ADHD AND BAD DAYS?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d1eo/adhd_and_bad_days/
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2021-10-06T04:24:53.000Z
q2d0gc
1
2
ADHD
Stopping Procrastination…. NOW
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2d0gc/stopping_procrastination_now/
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2021-10-06T04:22:16.000Z
q2cz60
1
1
ADHD
People living in India, how much does an ADHD screening/trip to the doctor to get your diagnosis cost?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cz60/people_living_in_india_how_much_does_an_adhd/
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2021-10-06T04:20:51.000Z
q2cyg1
1
4
ADHD
Learning about a simple topic but not understanding it unless you pinpoint every single logic and theory behind it?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cyg1/learning_about_a_simple_topic_but_not/
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2021-10-06T04:18:02.000Z
q2cwzu
1
1
ADHD
Procrastinating for 3 hours finally getting to work
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cwzu/procrastinating_for_3_hours_finally_getting_to/
anonymous_and_
My university entrance exams are next month and I know I'm able to do well in it if only I sat down and studied and stopped worrying about dumb shit. But my brain goes "you have 150g of Sourdough discard in the fridge, what are you going to do with it???" And it spirals until I am so worried and anxious about dumb friv...
2021-10-06T04:14:39.000Z
q2cv9a
4
4
ADHD
How to stop worrying about random stuff and prioritize?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cv9a/how_to_stop_worrying_about_random_stuff_and/
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2021-10-06T04:13:57.000Z
q2cuvs
1
1
ADHD
This is your friendly reminder to BRUSH YOUR TEETH before you go to bed!!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cuvs/this_is_your_friendly_reminder_to_brush_your/
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2021-10-06T04:11:54.000Z
q2cttg
0
1
ADHD
Controlling hyper activity in the workplace 29M
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cttg/controlling_hyper_activity_in_the_workplace_29m/
SantaOMG
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2021-10-06T04:08:45.000Z
q2cs6g
1
1
ADHD
How do you listen to when someone is talking to you?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cs6g/how_do_you_listen_to_when_someone_is_talking_to/
baw9000
I’ve been struggling a lot recently, and it’s starting to get to a point where I want to get help. The only issue is that I’m having a hard time expressing that without downplaying it or turning it into a joke. I’m not diagnosed, but I’m having a hard time determining if it’s ADHD or not, since the symptoms for depres...
2021-10-06T03:53:47.000Z
q2cjxz
2
1
ADHD
Having a hard time expressing my feelings
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cjxz/having_a_hard_time_expressing_my_feelings/
OwnGarbage9072
I want to get evaluated for ADHD because I genuinely think I have it but Im the kind of guy that doesn't ask for help despite needing it and I feel embarrassed asking my mom. I also think if I dont actually have ADHD than my mom will tell my siblings and they will endlessly make fun of me for "trying to get an excuse f...
2021-10-06T03:52:11.000Z
q2cj45
4
5
ADHD
How do I say this?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cj45/how_do_i_say_this/
YVRBeerFan
Parent of a 12m on meds. Mid-day eating has always been a chore for obs reasons. Just last week he told me that the meds actually make food taste bad while working. Thankfully we work on big breakfasts and dinners and pre-bed snacks. I’m just wondering if it’s a side effect of one medication or whether it’s a common ph...
2021-10-06T03:50:06.000Z
q2ci21
7
1
ADHD
Do any meds make food taste bad?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ci21/do_any_meds_make_food_taste_bad/
pleaseinsertdisc2
I take 60 mg of Adderall XR a day and I definitely have gotten enough sleep the past week. I was in a 3 hour Zoom meeting for one of my classes and today was just EXTRA boring. My eyes got heavier as class progressed, and I had to hide my yawns a couple of times. To make matters worse I even started drinking coffee an...
2021-10-06T03:48:23.000Z
q2ch2x
12
10
ADHD
Is it normal for a medicated (via stimulants) person with ADHD to STILL get sleepy when they’re bored?
0.86
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ch2x/is_it_normal_for_a_medicated_via_stimulants/
pleaseinsertdisc2
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2021-10-06T03:45:04.000Z
q2cff2
1
1
ADHD
Is it normal for a medicated (via stimulants) person with ADHD to STILL get sleepy when they’re bored?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cff2/is_it_normal_for_a_medicated_via_stimulants/
NeriTheFearlessSnail
When it comes to working, whether volunteering or paid work, I always end up having the same problem: I'm *absolutely terrified* that people will think I'm lazy or stupid, so I give 100% all the time, both physically and mentally. Obviously, this isn't sustainable, and I come home from work feeling absolutely exhausted...
2021-10-06T03:39:46.000Z
q2ccmf
7
33
ADHD
How to show good work ethic without burning myself out
0.96
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2ccmf/how_to_show_good_work_ethic_without_burning/
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2021-10-06T03:36:23.000Z
q2caqg
1
1
ADHD
would meds help?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2caqg/would_meds_help/
MyHoardIsALibrary
So I'm in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD, but according to my doc its a pretty sure thing. Anyway, when I was in highschool I was unintentionally self harming a lot. I would constantly pick at my arms, face, hair, really any part of my body that wasn't covered by clothes/hard to get to. Really if my hands...
2021-10-06T03:36:02.000Z
q2cak9
6
22
ADHD
Accidentally Figured Something Out?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2cak9/accidentally_figured_something_out/
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2021-10-06T03:28:44.000Z
q2c6ml
4
1
ADHD
Takings notes.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2c6ml/takings_notes/
Individual-Bid6446
I'm 18, I have diagnosed ADHD, clinical depression, crippling anxiety, and a minor form of PTSD. I'm medicated and was just recently released from full time therapy and care, so now I'm out and about working and doing my best to live in society! I have an issue though. My mom. She's a main stem of the majority of my ...
2021-10-06T03:21:11.000Z
q2c2ex
2
2
ADHD
Physical boundaries
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2c2ex/physical_boundaries/
ilike2sleepalot
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2021-10-06T03:19:16.000Z
q2c1bl
1
1
ADHD
Ritalin- Melbourne GP???
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2c1bl/ritalin_melbourne_gp/
1PurpleCactus
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2021-10-06T03:16:45.000Z
q2bzu8
0
1
ADHD
Managing ADHD with food/supplements?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bzu8/managing_adhd_with_foodsupplements/
august401
just realized how am i supposed to fulfill my dream of learning and becoming fluent in several languages when i have auditory processing issues and can barely understand english a lot of the time :(((( is there any fix for this i feel like my processing issues are becoming worse and worse any support and advice appreci...
2021-10-06T03:14:56.000Z
q2byrh
10
4
ADHD
apd ruins everything :(
0.84
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2byrh/apd_ruins_everything/
cloverthecottontail
I'm diagnosed with adhd but have never been on meds because my parents refused to "drug" me when i was a minor. I fall under the inatenive type. Now I'm 18 and would like to take meds because the distraction and forgetfulness and everything is just so so unbearable. I cannot keep my mind on one thing, it feels like m...
2021-10-06T03:12:28.000Z
q2bxeq
8
6
ADHD
Medicated people, do meds help your mind from "floating away"?
0.8
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bxeq/medicated_people_do_meds_help_your_mind_from/
heyykelleyy
I just got dropped from 2/5 of my classes for \~non-participation\~. Pretty sure I'm toeing the line of it being 3/5. On my professors' end, it means they haven't seen squat from me on Canvas for the past month and (understandably) figured I flaked out, dropping me from their class. One without a word of communication...
2021-10-06T03:11:44.000Z
q2bx04
1
2
ADHD
I broke down over my *laundry*.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bx04/i_broke_down_over_my_laundry/
BestAtempt
I don’t know what to do with myself when normal people go to sleep and I am just sitting here. I use to go to bars (bars… not sports bars, clubs, college whatever’s. Real bars) and just sit off by myself but I have been cutting down on drinking and also my SO doesn’t really want me hanging out at bars alone (completel...
2021-10-06T03:09:22.000Z
q2bvmn
8
3
ADHD
What do you do when everyone else goes to sleep and you don’t have a direction?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bvmn/what_do_you_do_when_everyone_else_goes_to_sleep/
MummaGoose
So my son is having a terrible time getting to sleep these days. He’s alright once he’s asleep but it’s always 10:30 before he finally gets there. He always needs me to stroke him or hold his hand or whatever. He also needs to have music and do meditation (these sometimes have mixed results) but he said it’s like a con...
2021-10-06T03:06:44.000Z
q2bu1f
12
0
ADHD
My son and sleep
0.5
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bu1f/my_son_and_sleep/
august401
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2021-10-06T03:03:06.000Z
q2brv4
1
1
ADHD
apd ruins everything :(
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2brv4/apd_ruins_everything/
OldGuyWhoSitsInFront
My wife used to do a thing where she would have her hand on my leg and kind of fidget her fingers lightly. Hated it. Now my kids will lay or sit next to me and instead of laying their whole leg or arm or head on me they’ll just kind of poke me lightly with a toe or thumb. It’s awful when that toe or thumb is not wiggli...
2021-10-06T03:02:23.000Z
q2brgi
2
7
ADHD
Not sure if this is an ADHD thing but light touch is unbearably annoying.
0.9
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2brgi/not_sure_if_this_is_an_adhd_thing_but_light_touch/
PyPharm
Hi, I’m sure you all have been ridiculed for your ADHD at some point. I got it really bad, and I am wondering how to deal with it. It sucks because it makes me do really stupid things that make me look utterly ridiculous. It’s like there’s nothing that could possibly make me an easier target. I’m always lost, and I a...
2021-10-06T03:01:11.000Z
q2bqq9
1
1
ADHD
How to Deal with the Ridicule
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bqq9/how_to_deal_with_the_ridicule/
MrShawry1
Hi guys, I got diagnosed with innatentive ADHD the other day, part of me is relieved. But I am mostly pretty upset, however it explains a lot about my issues with my life, job and mental health. My psycologist is 100% sure so she asked me to go to my GP to get a script for Atomoxetine, my GP took her word for it. I ha...
2021-10-06T02:59:46.000Z
q2bpr8
9
5
ADHD
Atomoxetine and innatentive ADHD
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bpr8/atomoxetine_and_innatentive_adhd/
august401
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2021-10-06T02:59:11.000Z
q2bpfe
1
1
ADHD
apd ruins everything :(
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bpfe/apd_ruins_everything/
flashb4cks_
I'm tired of this sense of failure. I feel burnt out. But I do nothing. I have so much things to do, because I push it to the very very last minute. Now I'm tired and I have accomplished nothing. Nothing today. Nothing yesterday. I barely sleep because I have had insomnia for as long as I can remember. I have a lot o...
2021-10-06T02:58:19.000Z
q2boxp
39
377
ADHD
I burn myself out doing absolutely nothing and it's beyond frustrating.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2boxp/i_burn_myself_out_doing_absolutely_nothing_and/
LemonLemons1234
I started taking FocalinXR 3 days ago, it’s supposed to last 8-12 hours but I’ve found that it wears off after around 5 hours. My dose is 5g and I’m not taking any other medications. Is this something that might go away after taking meds for longer or increasing the dosage? Is there anything I can do to make it stop w...
2021-10-06T02:58:01.000Z
q2bor3
1
1
ADHD
FocalinXR wearing off too soon
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bor3/focalinxr_wearing_off_too_soon/
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2021-10-06T02:57:15.000Z
q2bobp
1
0
ADHD
What are some cool things I can properly do for the first time under meds?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bobp/what_are_some_cool_things_i_can_properly_do_for/
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2021-10-06T02:55:51.000Z
q2bnfm
1
1
ADHD
Adults with inattentive type, how do you deal with missing details/clumsy mistakes/absent minded at work?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bnfm/adults_with_inattentive_type_how_do_you_deal_with/
PyPharm
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2021-10-06T02:55:16.000Z
q2bn1r
1
1
ADHD
How to Deal with the Ridicule
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bn1r/how_to_deal_with_the_ridicule/
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2021-10-06T02:53:34.000Z
q2blyq
1
1
ADHD
Adults with inattentive type, how do you deal with missing details/clumsy mistakes/absent minded at work?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2blyq/adults_with_inattentive_type_how_do_you_deal_with/
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2021-10-06T02:53:10.000Z
q2blpo
1
1
ADHD
Going to take ADHD meds (Ritalin) for the first time. What are some cool things I could do on it?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2blpo/going_to_take_adhd_meds_ritalin_for_the_first/
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2021-10-06T02:52:04.000Z
q2bl39
1
1
ADHD
Adults with inattentive type, how do you deal with missing details/clumsy mistakes/absent minded at work?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bl39/adults_with_inattentive_type_how_do_you_deal_with/
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2021-10-06T02:49:52.000Z
q2bjt1
4
4
ADHD
I Need Help
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bjt1/i_need_help/
bottleglitch
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type at age 32, and like I’m sure is the case for many late-diagnosed people, it’s made complete sense of so many aspects of my life. My doctor has prescribed Vyvanse - 10 mg to start and 20 mg for after that - and while I would love relief from these symptoms th...
2021-10-06T02:47:33.000Z
q2bijj
2
3
ADHD
Hesitation around trying meds for the first time (Vyvanse)
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bijj/hesitation_around_trying_meds_for_the_first_time/
hyperfixatedqueen
TW: mention of EDs. My ADHD has caused me serious problems with eating. It started when I was in middle school and I started feeling ashamed because I felt out of control around food and couldn’t base eating on hunger cues. I developed severe anorexia and was hospitalized many times + tube fed at points. I am now (20 y...
2021-10-06T02:46:34.000Z
q2bhzi
3
5
ADHD
ADHD and EDs
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bhzi/adhd_and_eds/
notjasontoday
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2021-10-06T02:42:41.000Z
q2bfsw
1
1
ADHD
Do watch non-narrative videos of people actively doing something (like detailing cars or cleaning drainpipes) and bringing us along?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bfsw/do_watch_nonnarrative_videos_of_people_actively/
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2021-10-06T02:42:29.000Z
q2bfoo
1
1
ADHD
can’t stop listening to billy joel
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bfoo/cant_stop_listening_to_billy_joel/
concretebrut
I have an appointment with a psychiatrist next week. As a child, a therapist noted that I very likely had ADHD but I never got a diagnosis. I'm 20 years old now and feel that I am lacking in many aspects of my life, I feel paralized to do anything. A diagnosis and treatment would greatly help with my degree. Also, how ...
2021-10-06T02:34:28.000Z
q2bayv
6
2
ADHD
How long did you take to get diagnosed after attending the psychiatrist for the first time?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2bayv/how_long_did_you_take_to_get_diagnosed_after/
Sea-Indepeny944
Hello. So recently, I started taking Adderall, 25MG. I suffer from ADHD and a bit of Depression. So, last August, I started taking Adderall and my perseverating and sadness lifted for a little bit. Then two weeks later that feeling started to wear off. I got back on it after two days and that happy feeling started to c...
2021-10-06T02:32:52.000Z
q2b9zi
8
1
ADHD
Have you experienced this?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b9zi/have_you_experienced_this/
Gamer_Chase
Been kind of an emotional couple of days, and this is probably rambly and I’m sorry about that. Please try and stick with me to the end though: I’m a 40yr old (m)edically retired nurse, I’ve been in and out of therapy much of my life since my parents split (I was 3) and my dad was useless to me most of the time, strai...
2021-10-06T02:32:46.000Z
q2b9x0
1
2
ADHD
I once was lost, but now am found
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b9x0/i_once_was_lost_but_now_am_found/
mgkoutz
(Also posted to r/adhdwomen) Ive been constantly biting my nails and picking at my feet since i was about 5 (21 now) and nothing I ever do helps. Im guessing its a stimulation thing because its not something i do when im anxious or stressed its just 24/7 no matter what. I used to get in trouble at school because when ...
2021-10-06T02:28:34.000Z
q2b7g3
0
2
ADHD
Really bad nail biting/skin picking
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b7g3/really_bad_nail_bitingskin_picking/
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2021-10-06T02:23:15.000Z
q2b4h8
1
1
ADHD
Have you experienced this?
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b4h8/have_you_experienced_this/
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2021-10-06T02:23:02.000Z
q2b4cl
29
14
ADHD
SO told me he feels disrespected and annoyed when I cut him off while talking. It’s a “huge pet peeve”. I try my best to apologize immediately when I notice it happening, but that’s not enough.
0.86
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b4cl/so_told_me_he_feels_disrespected_and_annoyed_when/
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2021-10-06T02:20:50.000Z
q2b2zu
5
1
ADHD
Australia (Victoria) ADHD Medication Laws
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b2zu/australia_victoria_adhd_medication_laws/
notalotasleep
I wrote out this comment in response to a post on here and it got me thinking. If my parents, teachers or doctors had spotted the ADHD when I was a child and treated it then, where would I be now- What could I have done if I'd been allowed to reach my potential instead of having to manage on my own. And it makes me...
2021-10-06T02:20:07.000Z
q2b2ki
3
2
ADHD
First diagnosed in late 30s.
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b2ki/first_diagnosed_in_late_30s/
bitchatbitchdotcom
i’m kind of wondering if i’m on the wrong meds. right now i’m on adderall 10mg and i definitely function better with it than without. i’m more motivated to do things and i actually get things done…. but i feel like instead of helping me focus it does the opposite? i was diagnosed w add (not adhd) but i feel like i AM h...
2021-10-06T02:17:27.000Z
q2b116
4
2
ADHD
feel like my meds actually make me hyperactive and help more w my depression instead of my add ??
1
https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b116/feel_like_my_meds_actually_make_me_hyperactive/
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2021-10-06T02:17:02.000Z
q2b0s1
1
1
ADHD
Anyone else fist diagnosed after their 20s and 30s?
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https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2b0s1/anyone_else_fist_diagnosed_after_their_20s_and_30s/