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Stephan_N92 | Hi.
Got diagnosed with ADD a month ago and was precribed Methylphenidate 18 mg. The doctor told me to take it with my breakfast for a week and notice how it felt and increase dose to 36 mg at week two.
Here a month after i called my doctor and told him that i felt my head breaking through the medicine (36mg a day) and i needed my precription renewed because i was running out.
The doctor told me that he would try to increase my dosage to 25 mg morning and 25 mg midday.
I went to the pharmacy and they said that the new precription was Atomoxetine, which is completeley different from methylphenidate.
Haven't had a chance to speak with him yet and decided to wait since i have an appointment at october 27th.
But... Is it me or is it weird that he suddenly changes my precription and what are your experience with Atomoxetine? I know it takes about a month before it's at full effect, but i feel more tired and none of my symptoms feels supressed?
Sorry if there's grammar errors. English is not my native language. | 2021-10-04T19:50:50.000Z | q1dh7e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sudden change in medicin. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1dh7e/sudden_change_in_medicin/ |
Edgar-Allen-No | I'll preface this with yes, I am medicated. However, today has been a fucking nightmare anyway. I'm registered for a workforce training class that I'm trying to withdraw from because it's in person and the COVID numbers where I live are out the roof right now. The website for the community college is one of the most unintuitive piece of shit designs I have ever seen anywhere. Registering FOR the class was already a huge pain in the ass last month. I even had my husband who is very tech savvy look at the site, and it took him almost 45 minutes to figure out how to register.
When I thought I finally had it figured out for how to withdraw, I hit the button only to have a big red message pop up about how I couldn't take any account action because of a financial hold. I have huge phone anxiety, but I called anyway because at this point the website was a dead end. The person in the registrar's office told me to do what I had already done. I explained about the hold. She transferred me to the bursar's office where no one answered the phone.
When I'm already anxious, delays like that send me into a huge meltdown spiral, and I fucking hate this about my brain. I've done CBT therapy. I've tried mindfulness practices. When my emotions reach a certain level, nothing fucking stops the meltdown. It hits before rational thought has any chance to cut through or interrupt. Now I'm a fucking crying mess and just want to yell at somebody about how fucking idiotic it is to prevent people from withdrawing from a class because they haven't paid for it yet. Most normal people would just accept the delay and call again later without it turning into a Cat 5 shitshow. Not me. Not my fucking useless brain.
When I am ready to do this class, I'm going through the local university. This fucking community college is bullshit. I just needed to get this out somewhere. Ugh. | 2021-10-04T19:44:36.000Z | q1dc7v | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I hate how frustration makes any task a thousand times harder | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1dc7v/i_hate_how_frustration_makes_any_task_a_thousand/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T19:44:16.000Z | q1dbws | 2 | 6 | ADHD | anyone find that their appetite changes depending on when you take your meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1dbws/anyone_find_that_their_appetite_changes_depending/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T19:41:56.000Z | q1d9y9 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Why do I always procrastinate self care when I know the difference it makes to my mental health? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d9y9/why_do_i_always_procrastinate_self_care_when_i/ |
ecoxtrooper | Hi, I have adhd and my parents won't bleave me. They'll say that is just excuse for doing dumb stuff. I have shown them my symptoms and I've done an adhd online test. Still they won't bleave me. What should I do?
I asked others and they told me to ask the school but its online around here. They really are acting worse every day. Like they are starting to make fun of me. First they started talking onto me and talking to me about what they think but since I haven't changed (since adhd has no cure) they are making fun of me. Id love to get them to stop being toxic. Bre in 12 years old. | 2021-10-04T19:40:57.000Z | q1d957 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | I have adhd and my parents won't bleave me | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d957/i_have_adhd_and_my_parents_wont_bleave_me/ |
vicrulez23 | So, I've been meaning to make this post for a while now, but you all know how it goes. Anyway, I've been searching up and down forums, various sites, pretty much everywhere for information from people who experience the same effects from adderall that I do, and have come up very short.
I feel like listing the things might be easier, so I'll do that.
-Adderall as an anxiety reliever: If I ever feel like I'm going to have a panic attack, I take one of my 5mg adderall IRs and within 15 minutes, my heart rate has significantly decreased (from a high state) and my head is a lot more clear.
-If I take a dose that is too LOW for me, my brain fog and inability to pay attention gets WORSE and usually re-dosing does the trick.
-My adderall XRs maybe work for about 4 hours, and then I feel the come down come on.
-Adderall does NOT keep me awake. No matter the dosage, if I am tired, I will fall asleep.
These things are baffling me because everywhere I look, I seem to find the opposite information. Like, adderall heightens anxiety, usually bad brain fog and a "zombie" state is due to too high of a dose, XRs are supposed to work longer and adderall stops people from sleeping.
That being said, of course there are days where I feel like it doesn't do a dang thing for me all day, but those days are few and far between.
I''m on a relatively low dose right now (25-30 mgs per day with xr AND ir booster) and I'm wanting to ask my doc to let me try upping my dose now because, as tends to happen, I'm not experiencing the same benefits that I was when I first started (not referring to euphoria or anything like that).
Does ANYONE else experience the same effects that I do? | 2021-10-04T19:39:24.000Z | q1d7vz | 9 | 0 | ADHD | I have a hard time believing I'm the only one. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d7vz/i_have_a_hard_time_believing_im_the_only_one/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T19:36:37.000Z | q1d5mz | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Constantly feeling like I'm just wasted potential | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d5mz/constantly_feeling_like_im_just_wasted_potential/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:36:11.000Z | q1d5ae | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to handle manic/depressive episodes with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d5ae/how_to_handle_manicdepressive_episodes_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T19:33:25.000Z | q1d32x | 14 | 3 | ADHD | Shame/guilt from needing medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1d32x/shameguilt_from_needing_medication/ |
CantEvenUseThisThing | I've always had difficulty with emotional disregulation, in particular in social situations with controlling my temper, tone, etc. While I've become very good at recognizing it when it happens after the fact, and seeking reconciliation, I still struggle in the moment to see it happening or to stop myself.
Some context, if you want it:
This has been coming up a lot for me recently as pandemic restrictions have loosened and I've been able to return to in person events, specifically in person competitive gaming events. These can go on for hours (I went to one Saturday that was about 10 hours long), require a lot of interpersonal interaction, have recognizable stakes (monetary prizes), and are very high tension by nature. That said, these are still supposed to be fun and friendly, not deathly serious.
What has happened a few times now is that mid game the odds will turn against me and I will shut down. I will take the stance that I have already lost, that something was unfair or out of my control, and so on. I will get short with my opponent, be rude or ill mannered, and just generally unpleasant to them, often called "tilting." I always feel guilty afterward, and apologize if I can. I know they don't deserve to be on the receiving end of my bad attitude, they didn't do anything wrong, and this isn't the kind of person I want the reputation of being. I want to make friends in the community, not make myself infamous for my poor temper, and apologies only go so far.
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Can anyone share resources, strategies, or just advice on how to keep my emotions under control when these situations arise? The situation doesn't warrant how strong my response is, and the people involved don't deserve to be on the receiving end of it. | 2021-10-04T19:29:23.000Z | q1cznq | 3 | 5 | ADHD | How can I better manage emotional disregulation in the heat of the moment? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cznq/how_can_i_better_manage_emotional_disregulation/ |
ecoxtrooper | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:25:58.000Z | q1cwwu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have adhd and my parents won't bleave me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cwwu/i_have_adhd_and_my_parents_wont_bleave_me/ |
loools | Hey everyone. Been formally diagnosed with adhd couple of months ago and have started to take concerta. ( in the past however, I have taken Ritalin from a buddy for school) on this medication and coffee, I feel that it raises my anxiety and was wondering if this is an adhd type trait?
Do I just have anxiety problems And adhd? Or is this similar with other people that have adhd ? | 2021-10-04T19:25:25.000Z | q1cwhr | 43 | 23 | ADHD | Does stimulants ( including your adhd medication) give you anxiety? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cwhr/does_stimulants_including_your_adhd_medication/ |
dkeeknxenxmxmsxk | when I was younger I’d blink really hard because I liked the way it felt, and it got to the point to where my body would just do it for me and I’d not even notice I was doing it. I also liked singing songs and shit when I got really excited, but that typically didn’t make anyone mad, most people thought it was funny and so did I. | 2021-10-04T19:22:08.000Z | q1ctw0 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Do these tics/stims sound like autism or adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1ctw0/do_these_ticsstims_sound_like_autism_or_adhd/ |
SuperDrummer | If I were to buy only one type of fruit and vegetable each week, what should I get?
I am talking in terms of the following three factors:
-**Longevity**, lasts longest still tastes good when older
-**Nutrients**, has some vital nutrients important to basic functioning / adhd improvement
-**Ease and variety of preparation**, many ways to either eat as a quick snacc or ball out in a hyper focused cooking feast | 2021-10-04T19:21:19.000Z | q1ct8a | 2 | 2 | ADHD | An apple a day... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1ct8a/an_apple_a_day/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:20:50.000Z | q1cstr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My brain's going to get me evicted. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cstr/my_brains_going_to_get_me_evicted/ |
2horde | I'm waiting to hear if a job will hire me or not, and they're supposed to get back to me soon but they moved much quicker before, so it's making me anxious that at the last moment they decided to delay.
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I'm unemployed but I have other things I need to work on and do today, and just can't seem to get started on them, and keep getting distracted with other things while I keep thinking about if this job is gonna hire me or not. I keep checking my email but also keep getting distracted with other random stuff.
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There's a recruiter who I'm supposed to contact but only if this job falls through, because I'm so close to getting hired I don't want to waste their time and give them a bad impression in case they have more work for me in the future, but waiting to hear back from this job so I can contact the other recruiter as soon as that happens is giving me the same kind of anxiety that usually comes from having an important appointment in the afternoon and makes it impossible to do anything in the mean time.
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Not worried about any of this just an observation | 2021-10-04T19:18:52.000Z | q1cr4z | 9 | 96 | ADHD | I noticed another potential form of the "can't do anything because I have an appointment in several hours" phenomenon | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cr4z/i_noticed_another_potential_form_of_the_cant_do/ |
blackfox1126 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:18:13.000Z | q1cqlo | 5 | 4 | ADHD | Should I get tested as a 17year old | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cqlo/should_i_get_tested_as_a_17year_old/ |
livingispunkrock | I’m 23, a high school graduate with some college experience. I learn quickly and am relatively intelligent with good social skills. I’m about to make a big move and I’m wondering what is the best way to find a job that pays a living wage and is sustainable in that it doesn’t suck the life out of me? | 2021-10-04T19:16:16.000Z | q1cp1q | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Currently Job searching, how should I go about finding a job which uses my strengths? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cp1q/currently_job_searching_how_should_i_go_about/ |
TheBeastOfTheNight | Its so stupid, but once I get the motivation to do something, like cleaning, or playing a video game, I feel like I can't stop even after the activity is completely done. For example If I motivate myself to wash the dishes I'll get into it so much, I'll end up cleaning the whole house, the problem is this eats up a large chunk of my day and I end up neglecting other things I had to do that day. Its honesty so annoying, because it happens to me everyday I'll tell myself I'll just check my social media real quick before I do school work, and before I even realize it I've been at it for 3 hours and it's already night time. Can y'all relate? And what do you do about it? | 2021-10-04T19:12:02.000Z | q1cljw | 3 | 9 | ADHD | I feel like I don't have any breaks | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cljw/i_feel_like_i_dont_have_any_breaks/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:08:57.000Z | q1civ7 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling lost. Why does my ADHD treatment feel so disingenuous? ASRS-v1.1 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1civ7/feeling_lost_why_does_my_adhd_treatment_feel_so/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T19:08:45.000Z | q1ciqe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | M26: My ADHD assessment isn't until February 2022 and I feel hopeless | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1ciqe/m26_my_adhd_assessment_isnt_until_february_2022/ |
Jinsara | First of all, english is not my first language in case there is some redaction/grammar issues (would love some feedback in case there are major flaws!).
So some time ago my neurologist told me that there aren't "levels" of ADHD (like minor or major ADHD), but I really wanted to know if it can be measured through exams. This is mainly because I would like to have something to show just in case (had a discussion with a college partner about this, he said everyone with a few tweaks on their story could get an ADHD description) and also see if that would help with finding a better medication.
This last thing is because I don't really want to increase my dosis in case it may be too much for what I need to, even though sometimes I feel like it's not enough.
And that's about it, thanks for reading and would love to read some detailed responses about the topic! Have a great day. | 2021-10-04T19:08:06.000Z | q1ci6k | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Are there any ADHD exams/testing? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1ci6k/are_there_any_adhd_examstesting/ |
puppiesand_daisies | Does anyone have any tips for knowing when to speak?
One thing that I have trouble with is recognizing when I should speak in a conversation, especially in a group setting. I have a tendency to either interrupt others by speaking over them or interrupting what they have to say. This is detrimental to my social relationships with others, as I feel like other people find it annoying.
I genuinely have no idea when to speak and it’s very embarrassing for both myself and other people to interrupt/be interrupted. It disrupts the flow of conversation and makes me look social inept, which leads me to this subreddit.
Does anyone else have this problem? If so, what strategies do you use to help you with these social graces? | 2021-10-04T19:06:37.000Z | q1cguu | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for knowing when to speak? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cguu/advice_for_knowing_when_to_speak/ |
prrrhahh | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:05:42.000Z | q1cg23 | 13 | 0 | ADHD | can you turn instant release ritalin into extended release? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cg23/can_you_turn_instant_release_ritalin_into/ |
neuro8ypical | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:04:29.000Z | q1cf2d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Facebook and Instagram are down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cf2d/facebook_and_instagram_are_down/ |
puppiesand_daisies | [removed] | 2021-10-04T19:02:27.000Z | q1cdcs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have any tips for knowing when to speak? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cdcs/does_anyone_have_any_tips_for_knowing_when_to/ |
mhughes19 | I just started my freshman year of college on September 1st. Ever since then it feels like I do nothing but work every day, to the point where I think that I’m at fault and that I’m dumb and slow. I planned out what work I’m gonna do this week but it still feels like a lot and that I’m really dumb and slow. Any advice? | 2021-10-04T19:00:59.000Z | q1cc77 | 8 | 13 | ADHD | How to manage time for school work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cc77/how_to_manage_time_for_school_work/ |
prrrhahh | [removed] | 2021-10-04T18:59:10.000Z | q1cal9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | can you turn quick release ritalin into extended release? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1cal9/can_you_turn_quick_release_ritalin_into_extended/ |
jefferypac | I failed my second exam in class today. Before my meds I was averaging 95% and made the President's List twice in a row. Sure, everything else around me was falling apart bit by bit. But I was at least passing classes. I have a hour to finish my exams and can't stop zipping through in 15 minutes. I miss obvious things and it's pissing me off. I'm ranting and mad. I am not asking for medical advice (even though some can post to solicit how to get a dx with impunity). My appointment is Thursday. So I will ask him if stims and antidepressants can't fix it, what does/will? | 2021-10-04T18:58:03.000Z | q1c9pd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I was better off academically OFF meds | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c9pd/i_was_better_off_academically_off_meds/ |
Coloradozonian | I don’t even know what meds would help at this point. Grief brain is real. Adhd is too. I’m all over the place!
Last week we saw the loser who took our loved ones life. His mugshot has inuritated me for months. I can’t shake the feelings from him being smug… laughing… trying to deny the obvious (yes, I’m rational it’s our justice system)
Any grief flat out sucks, we know this! I’ve been having a hard time mentally since my loved one was murdered. How do you find any solace? I know I need to push on. I had a lot on my plate after the murder than 5 months later I’m getting back to “me” whoever that is now. Catching up on debts & chores.
I don’t know how to get back to work. I have so much anxiety/ptsd/flashbacks it’s debilitating most days. I was going through divorce and after the murder I found out he was cheating for years. On a good day I am mentally a warrior with all I have gone and been through but, I’m tired.
I travel here and there. It helps to be away snd un plug.
What did you get into? Did you start doing anything? I find it hard to make new friends as it was before this.
I just want to not depend on meds one day or even think of them. I’m hurting. Fiercely and my brains doing what it does.
I’m angry. Sad. Disappointed. Hurt. Shaken. Scared because my routine and stability is gone. Out of my mind with grief because it was so senseless.
I miss my loved one so so much. I hate the media. Who wakes up and thinks this will be life? I’m trying here! I’m usually upbeat and no one will bring me down. I think I’ve been through enough. Sadly it’s life. It is what it is. Life goes on.
Therapy, yes, I go to it.
I just want some solace and to find me. Eventually find out what I’ll do for work since we lost our family business. I’ve been stripped of me & everything….. | 2021-10-04T18:55:28.000Z | q1c7li | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Grief with ADHD & being a homicide survivor. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c7li/grief_with_adhd_being_a_homicide_survivor/ |
Kate925 | I strongly suspect that I might have ADHD.
I had written a long post explaining *why* I thought that I had ADHD, but it was becoming a wall of text.
To put a long story short, I've seen 2 psychiatrists. The first diagnosed me as bipolar, and the second that that it was ridiculous that I was ever diagnosed as bipolar and changed it to "depression *with mixed features.*"
I avoided saying anything about ADHD to both of them (I did get the second one to give me a QB test me for it though, but he dismissed the results as mixed.)
I didn't press the issue because I wanted to trust their conclusions. I don't really care what I have as long as long as I'm working to "fix" it (or at least manage it and not feel like garbage).
I don't trust self diagnosis, I know how damaging it can be to people who actually suffer from a condition. People with OCD come to mind and how much they've struggled to be taken seriously. I didn't want to contribute to that with ADHD.
In the end, I don't really feel like I was helped by either psychiatrist, and I dreaded seeing the second one so much that I eventually cancelled an appointment and never scheduled a new one.
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Since then I've seen so many memes, posts and YouTube videos from people with ADHD talking about their experiences, and it hurts how much I can relate to them. It hurts because I realize how much treatment might have helped me when I was a kid and knowing that I still probably need treatment.
People online have suggested seeking out a specialist, someone who specializes in ADHD treatment. I don't know how to feel about it. Going out of my way to find someone to diagnose me with ADHD just feels like another version of self diagnosis.
I had a family member who used to brag that she went to multiple therapists until she found one who agreed with her. And she'd talk about it like it was a good thing. She had some really toxic behaviors but she managed to blame everyone around her, and often said her therapist agreed with her.
I don't want to be like that. I want to trust my doctor, and I want to understand that they'll have knowledge about things that I don't.
I don't really care what I have as long as I'm working to "fix" or manage it.
I don't know what to do. I need to start seeing a psychiatrist again, and I should start therapy as well.
Should I seek out someone who specializes in ADHD treatment? That feels *wrong* to me. But I also don't look forward to another psychiatrist focused on treating my depression and ignoring what I think is *causing* my depression. | 2021-10-04T18:51:55.000Z | q1c4r2 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What are your thoughts on self diagnosis? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c4r2/what_are_your_thoughts_on_self_diagnosis/ |
Hopeful-River-7899 | So , here’s the brief backstory; I’m 50 years old . Roughly 25 years ago my doctors couldn’t figure out why I was constantly tired (other than the fact that I worked over 70 hours a week on call ) . I would not sleep hardly at all for days . Then I would sleep 36 hours straight. I have no problem “putting my head down and trudging through “ physical labor but paperwork and meticulous task were horrifying to me . Originally, the doctor who diagnosed me told me that he wouldn’t bother sending me to an ADD clinic because “they say that everyone we send there has ADD” . So He prescribed 20mg adderall xr . I still remember the first time I took it - I immediately took a nap . After a 4 hour nap ,I woke up feeling great . It was indescribable to me .it was like living my whole life with a cold , then one day waking up without a cold and realizing that this is how I’m supposed to feel. So here I am years later and my question is this ; anyone else like this ? As far as a very strong work ethic as far as tasks where you can “shut your brain down “ and work but are just overwhelmed by bureaucratic tasks ?
Also I feel like I might need to adjust my meds . Does the efficacy lessen over time ? | 2021-10-04T18:47:36.000Z | q1c18e | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Still wondering what the deal is . | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c18e/still_wondering_what_the_deal_is/ |
vaslop2000 | Hi everyone!
First, this subreddit is amazing and has really helped show me how significant ADHD is and how much it has affected my work (and personal) life.
I have been coming to terms with, and trying to get a diagnosis with ADHD over the last month. I recently started a new job in management consulting after completing my PhD and recognise how much time-blindness, distractions, and poor attention to detail is hindering my progress.
I have explained that I think I have ADHD to my manager and that I am trying to get a diagnosis. They invited me to sit down with them and explain what I struggle with: I said that time management, focus, and attention to detail seem to be the most appropritate problems to the workplace and things seemed to be going down well. Since then, I have gotten some negative feedback relating to these problems and have been told to fix this in the next two months. I explained that I don't think I can just fix these issues without help but have been told that as I don't have a diagnosis there is nothing they can do.
I would like to know if anyone has any advice for this situation and if I am legally protected even though I don't have a formal diagnosis yet (the NHS waiting list is over a year, I'm trying to organise doing it privately).
I see that this job may not be suited to how my brain works, but I would like to continue until I find something more appropriate rather than be pushed out. | 2021-10-04T18:47:31.000Z | q1c15x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Undiagnosed ADHD - UK Legal Protection at Work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c15x/undiagnosed_adhd_uk_legal_protection_at_work/ |
roseadaer | I take 10mg d-amp 2x a day and while this doesn't happen on my morning dose, my second dose (around noon) consistently makes me tired to the point that I have to constantly blink to prevent my eyes from unfocusing and it feels like I am passing in and out of sleep. It goes away after about an hour.
Does this happen to anyone else? | 2021-10-04T18:46:10.000Z | q1c01u | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Extremely tired from dextroamphetamine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1c01u/extremely_tired_from_dextroamphetamine/ |
quinnhere303 | Hey all!
For some background, I am a 31 year old female who has up until now not had an ADHD diagnosis, or really thought much about it. I have always had difficulty accomplishing tasks in a timely manner at work and school, but just thought I was a procrastinator. It wasn't until this year when I started doing research for some clients, I'm a dietitian, that it clicked it could be ADHD. I brought it up to my therapist, and she went through the DSM criteria with me. I pretty strongly identified with the inattentive diagnosis, so she recommended I speak with a psychiatrist. I'm on medicaid, so my options were pretty limited. I finally spoke with someone who took almost NO mental health history, and didn't ask me any questions about specifics. She had me take two computer tests (Connors I believe), and when the results came back negative she brushed it off and said it was likely just anxiety. My therapist recommended I get a second opinion and talk to someone who will actually spend time talking with me. I'm just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience, or has some advice on finding a good psychiatrist. Thanks!! | 2021-10-04T18:44:43.000Z | q1byte | 1 | 0 | ADHD | False Negatives? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1byte/false_negatives/ |
immortalhoney | so, im trying to figure out a way to organize my life. everything is going well and im FINALLY gaining momentum on a project that I've wanted to grow for while...
what that means is that im no longer in the "throw paint at a wall and see what sticks" phase. im in the "organizing and planning and scheduling" phase... aka... my adhd panic attack.
my first thought is to get a whiteboard because i know that my thoughts come fast and literally seeing things visually separated and easily accessible i think could possibly help keep me motivated. its also because this project is almost entirely creative and coming from my brain. I'm having trouble even seeing whats going on in my brain most of the time... hence the whiteboard idea seeming sound.
however, it might help me with my main issue but its just not practical.
my main question (because ive now seen that a lot of people who have adhd liek to use whiteboards) is: why do whiteboards work better for you than a journal?
i want to get a whiteboard but i can't actually justify it over a journal. i just know that it makes more sense to have a planner thats more compact. If my issue is that i need to physically write and see the things I need to do, why doesn't a journal planner work for me? it never has in the past, either. but i don't understand why.
The fact that I don't know why I'm like this just tells me that there really is no reason to trust my instincts on this anyway. I can't explain why a whiteboard is easier than a journal or why i don't retain or comprehend things as well on some kind of digital planner.
Even reading. I haven't ever been able to get through a pdf but ill get through a book with much more ease. They're the same words. Its illogical for one to be harder than the other.
realistically, I should be using something like "google calendar" but I look at it and it makes me overwhelmed already. not because i don't know how to use it... its just that i really have a hard time seeing it and having it make me feel any more at ease. it makes me feel more overwhelmed than anything and then im \*really\* not productive.
The ability to see my ideas out in front of me seems to be the least overwhelming idea and it's worked for me always in the past, but its just not a practical carry over into what im working on now.
How can i fix this or even just change the overwhelm? I can't afford to have adhd overwhelm through google calendar i just have to force myself to do what typically works otherwise I won't have any kind of working system. | 2021-10-04T18:33:29.000Z | q1bq07 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | help pls my life is an adhd organizational nightmare | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bq07/help_pls_my_life_is_an_adhd_organizational/ |
aknn83 | How do you streamline your workflow with tools?
I started using Obsidian a few days ago. Already I'm a fan. You have to go to the internet and search for things again after doing your research. This app lets you connect your thoughts and makes it easy to search. Also, the app makes the links between your notes.
Kanbanflowdotcom is another one I use. It keeps track of all my work in progress. | 2021-10-04T18:32:41.000Z | q1bpf0 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Tools like Obsidian | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bpf0/tools_like_obsidian/ |
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NoMoreFailing | I have been on the lookout to find someone here in Toronto, Canada to get diagnosed with ADHD. I have all the symptoms and I am in a terrible place in my life being 28 and unemployed.
Due to this urgency, I have been going to walk-in clinics to get a referral to see a psychiatrist. I went to one walk-in clinic today and after waiting quite a bit, I see the doctor. I explain to him that I'm in a difficult place in life and I explain that this might be due to ADHD and I need help in getting an official diagnosis.
He looks at me and says that a psychiatrist is a waste of time and they will not do anything. He said that "you just have to solve this problem yourself, no one will help you. If I have depression, then I won't go to a doctor and tell him that, I'll just try to fix it myself." At this point, I am in shock and anger at what I'm hearing, I tell him that I know myself and I need professional help for this and stimulants might be the way to go. Then he says, "just drink coffee, it's a stimulant the same as taking Adderall, Vyvanse, Ritalin." I told him I had coffee today, I still feel the same way and he literally says then have 3-4 more cups till you're stimulated enough. How the fuck is this guy a doctor, holy shit!? He seemed really annoyed from the start and I just ended it right there thinking this is going nowhere. Screw doctors like these who don't take mental health seriously, pos.
I'm not sure what to do anymore, went to another clinic and the doctor said he isn't an expert in ADHD, and seeing a psychiatrist might take 6 months to a year, and pretty much just said good luck and left. I'm so depressed right now, I am wasting away my life as it is being a 28-year-old unemployed guy, and even when I want to get help, I run into a brick wall. It's hard enough having ADHD and forcing myself to go through all this but this constant rejection is very disheartening. | 2021-10-04T18:27:31.000Z | q1bl3c | 15 | 20 | ADHD | The doctor told me to "just drink more coffee" to fix my ADHD... | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bl3c/the_doctor_told_me_to_just_drink_more_coffee_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T18:25:56.000Z | q1bjut | 5 | 22 | ADHD | Can you relate? Studying for hours for an exam, only to walk in having nothing absorbed, just waiting for it to be over | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bjut/can_you_relate_studying_for_hours_for_an_exam/ |
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NoExcitement3237 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T18:22:58.000Z | q1bhhq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD assessment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bhhq/adhd_assessment/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T18:22:14.000Z | q1bgxj | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I have a suspicion that I may have adhd. How do I get tested? or rather who should I see to get tested? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bgxj/i_have_a_suspicion_that_i_may_have_adhd_how_do_i/ |
SchrodingersCat777 | Hey y'all, I've noticed that when I'm sleep-deprived and I'm forcing myself to stay awake, I straight up start having these random conversations in my head that don't make any sense. It's kind of hard to explain, it's almost like having Wernick's aphasia but in your head only lol.
I was wondering if anyone else with ADHD had this. I haven't been diagnosed with ADHD, but I have so many symptoms that I'm starting to think that I might actually have ADHD, so this would help in confirming my suspicion.
Thanks :)
xposted on r/TwoXADHD | 2021-10-04T18:21:07.000Z | q1bg16 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Weird conversation/random words in your head when you're sleep-deprived...? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1bg16/weird_conversationrandom_words_in_your_head_when/ |
NotSparky_lol | [removed] | 2021-10-04T18:19:31.000Z | q1beq5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think i may have adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1beq5/i_think_i_may_have_adhd/ |
Kit_and_kaPoodle | [removed] | 2021-10-04T18:13:59.000Z | q1baeq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Brili or other ADHD apps | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1baeq/brili_or_other_adhd_apps/ |
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Cmntysrvc | Anyone else feel like they lost the ability to learn new things?
I’ve been trying to learn coding, music production, and music theory for a while now but idk how to go about it. I’ve tried online classes but those don’t work for me since there’s no sense of accountability & easy distractions, I’ve tried books but I can read an entire chapter and retain absolutely nothing.
I feel dumb af (to the point of taking an IQ test just to reassure myself I haven’t gotten dumber) and like I’m just stuck with the knowledge I currently have and it’s starting to get to me. | 2021-10-04T18:06:10.000Z | q1b456 | 5 | 7 | ADHD | Struggling with the ability to learn new things | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1b456/struggling_with_the_ability_to_learn_new_things/ |
Meanderer027 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T18:02:49.000Z | q1b1gy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Newly diagnosed and struggling with medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1b1gy/newly_diagnosed_and_struggling_with_medication/ |
TelevisionRemotes | My psychiatrist and I have been searching for a stimulant that would work for me, and it’s been difficult. I have mild Tourette’s and issues with an anxiety disorder, which I hear could get worse with stimulants, and I’ve been paranoid about taking new medications in general since I’m already on 50mg of Zoloft.
Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations? Is anybody facing a similar situation? | 2021-10-04T18:01:52.000Z | q1b0pk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Medication Issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1b0pk/medication_issues/ |
makingitstinky | Like the title says pretty much. I’m just wondering because I’ve been wanting to get evaluated for a fair bit of time but the neurologist I was recommended to ask about an eval said it would be about $3000 at their hospital/clinic. Money that I doubt I’ll be able to afford rn. I know that neurological evals can be thousands of dollars sometimes, but I wanted to know how often this is the case for adhd testing bc I’ve seen fairly many posts on this sub that talk about going from suspicions to asking about an eval to getting evaluated fairly and sometimes surprisingly quickly, which doesn’t seem like it would happen if it’s as difficult and costly as I’ve come to experience, plus I’ve seen several posts and comments about an eval being usually less than $1000 or people being surprised by costs being close to or over $1000. So that’s just why I’m wondering.
Tl;dr: Is it common for evaluations to be several thousand dollars? | 2021-10-04T18:01:48.000Z | q1b0ng | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Is it common for ADHD evaluations to be really expensive? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1b0ng/is_it_common_for_adhd_evaluations_to_be_really/ |
Effective_Knee2866 | Does anyone else just feel completely useless or incompetent when your symptoms is noticed by others. I mean like hearing “do you ever listen??” Or “I have never seen you do a single thing earlier than the last minute” or complaints about my room being messy or making me feel incredibly guilty for zoning out during a conversation or instead interrupting.
I get so tired of myself and feel so much shame and like I’m incapable of doing anything that everyone seem to do so easily. It was worse before I got diagnosed tho because I never understood what was so wrong with me. At least I have something to blame it on now but I still just feel like a bad person. | 2021-10-04T18:00:49.000Z | q1azsr | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling like a failure | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1azsr/feeling_like_a_failure/ |
WindyBoiiii | Hello! im wind and i am 15 years old, now i don't wanna be "that kid" whom just diagnoses himself/herself with like fifty mental disorders because they are "quirky" and "cute" but i think i might have adhd... Until a few days ago i just knew adhd as not being able to focus on tasks and getting distracted easily, some friends convinced me to check the symptoms and ohmyfuckinggod i felt looking into a mirror. As long as i knew myself i cant remember names and dates, cant focus on long work and delay them, always have to move (mostly shake my leg) my body trying to sit still and allas, i have no sense of time management. Only until recently i was able to actually bond and make friends, thanks to some lil games and thingies i do to remember names and tasks. As i said before i don't want to sound like "that kid" so i don't wanna engage my parents about it since they will probably just brush it off... Please help, what do i do? | 2021-10-04T17:57:12.000Z | q1awrl | 16 | 19 | ADHD | please help... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1awrl/please_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T17:50:39.000Z | q1ardx | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Having a weird sleeping issue since restarting meds, can anybody relate? -I wake up in the middle of the night and I feel asleep and awake at the same time. I’m aware but not in control | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1ardx/having_a_weird_sleeping_issue_since_restarting/ |
ainmusaideora1 | I've been in a rut for the last 4-5 years and finally have the freedom and the motivation to continue on my career path. I've spent maybe 20-30 minutes working on jobs or possibilities and I found some really cool ones. However I got so excited I cant continue.
I'm sure it is impart because there are too many things to look at, think about- etcetera. So I think I'm just overwhelmed? What are some of your mechanisms for unfreezing yourself?
Thanks reddit crew! | 2021-10-04T17:49:19.000Z | q1aqbd | 3 | 16 | ADHD | Anyone get excited by something your working on, so you just get frozen and cant continue? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1aqbd/anyone_get_excited_by_something_your_working_on/ |
adhdAppreciation | [removed] | 2021-10-04T17:48:35.000Z | q1apog | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Today is a Good Day. Day #1 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1apog/today_is_a_good_day_day_1/ |
Ripe_Little_Tiger | I have always struggled with eating at "normal" times (forgetting to eat or somewhat refusing to eat because i can't decide want to make/ feeling too overwhelmed to cook) and recently accepted a position as a Special Education Paraprofessional at an elementary school. I get a 30 minute lunch and want to be able to have some meal ideas planned before i actually start the job, but i'm having difficulty creating an organized weekly menu for myself.
For those of you that work in a school setting: What are some easy healthy meals and snacks that get you through the work day?! | 2021-10-04T17:47:23.000Z | q1aoqt | 4 | 5 | ADHD | What are some healthy low maintenance snacks and lunches I can bring to my new job at a school? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1aoqt/what_are_some_healthy_low_maintenance_snacks_and/ |
Zihera | Hello my ADHD friends, how are you doing? My first long-term relationship (2 yr 8 mo) just ended yesterday and I guess I'm using this post as a way to organize my experience so I can begin the healing process.
My ex-GF and I met in my 3rd year of university, around the time I started to seek my ADHD diagnosis. It was a great experience, we shared many struggles (recently finding out and supporting her in her own adult ADHD diagnosis), however, with me graduating university in a month and potentially moving away within the next 7-8, our relationship had an ending on it. That being said, the ending of this was sooner than expected and that might be why there's inner turmoil currently.
I'd say what bothers me the most in this divine timing is that Mercury is in Retrograde (smh should've known that)... jk jk, it's that two days ago I was visiting a friend and I think some aspect of my ADHD brain has finally clicked; I've been feeling just an insane amount of the present moment, an overwhelming sense of calm, peace, and tranquility, and for the first time in a very long time I am able to actively detach from my multiple trains of thought and genuinely feel comfortable in my own body/ feel cognitively awake. It's like my synchronization rate with the real world has increased and I feel like it's game over for the neurotypicals once I figure out how to use this new sense.
This breakup is difficult because I've honestly never felt more joy to be alive than this current moment, but I also can feel that I am just unable to grieve as much as needed because of the conflicting emotions.
Anyone experienced in their relationships that there are some things you wish you did, but never could do? I don't know why, but for me, that was a picnic. I always knew that was something she wanted me to plan, however, I just was not able to even with the many reminders.
Overall, I am happy to have had a relationship with her. I am grateful for opportunity telling me not to miss it (the perspective/worldview change), and I am happy that this change allows both of us to work on our own self-development (Accepting ADHDs role in life is a currently big focus while teaching myself to program and making poor progress on my projects for both Masters and Job applications).
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Summary: It is what it is ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpXsfimrkFo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpXsfimrkFo)), and I no longer feel like I'm on NPC/Bot mode (for my SUD friends, it's like the desire to cope through that mechanism and others no longer exists and holds no sway, Dobby is a free elf). Thank you for reading. Apologies for the weird post flow. | 2021-10-04T17:44:30.000Z | q1amg5 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Long-term Relationship Just Ended. Unrelated Positive Makes it Difficult to Process. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1amg5/longterm_relationship_just_ended_unrelated/ |
Spirited_World_235 | I officially have booked my 4th appointment this year with my 4th psychiatrist to try to get on ADHD meds. I’m going to be so emotional if they stay true to their word if I can start meds right away after my first appointment this is without any documentation (even though I’m bringing it all anyway). I need this so badly. I’ve been struggling so much lately. | 2021-10-04T17:40:20.000Z | q1aj7i | 5 | 0 | ADHD | 4th attempt this year to get ADHD meds | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1aj7i/4th_attempt_this_year_to_get_adhd_meds/ |
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m3tafisics | I have had ADHD for my entire life. When I was initially diagnosed as a child my pediatrician and my parents cycled me through multiple ADHD medications to no avail. Later on high school I took it upon myself to attempt to use ADHD medication again, but also to no avail. Between the different medications I was prescribed as a child and the ones I tried in high school, I have tried just about every stimulant (Adderall, Vyvanse, Concerta) as well as a non-stimulant in high-school. Recently I finally went to an actual neuropsychiatrist and was prescribed Focalin XR. I have taken it for two days now and my perception is that the drug is functioning very well. It seems to 'integrate with my system' well compared to the previous stimulants I tried which seemed to just activate my body's fight or flight response (because that's what dopamine does). I do not know how objectively sound that anecdote is, but to elaborate, I am perceiving that my cognitive experience is the same, but I am just able initiate tasks better. What is your experience with this Focalin? I would love to hear any information anyone thinks would be helpful. | 2021-10-04T17:30:41.000Z | q1abpp | 5 | 7 | ADHD | I am curious about other's experience with Focalin (DEXMETHYLPHENIDATE) | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1abpp/i_am_curious_about_others_experience_with_focalin/ |
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total-space-case | I realize that I find it somewhat hard to switch between types of tasks (like I can go from cleaning the bathroom to cleaning my room easy, but switching from cleaning to homework or leaving the house is hard). I often use my phone as a buffer—either mindless scrolling or doing helpful but not urgent “mini-tasks.”
I also lose a lot of time because of this because I end up in “standby mode” where I’m waiting to do A Thing at A Time and the anticipation keeps me stalled. | 2021-10-04T17:25:33.000Z | q1a7q5 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Why is task switching so hard? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1a7q5/why_is_task_switching_so_hard/ |
croissantforthought | The supply chain is incredibly messed up this year, and stores are \*already\* starting to sell out of a lot. The predictions for the holidays this year are pretty dire. As someone who typically does their Christmas shopping on 12/23, I'm a bit terrified they'll be out of everything. So if you're usually last minute like me, reminder to start now! | 2021-10-04T17:24:21.000Z | q1a6t1 | 6 | 14 | ADHD | Get your Holiday Presents EARLY! | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1a6t1/get_your_holiday_presents_early/ |
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nearplugs443 | I am in the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD-PI and autism. In this process I have dealt with a lot of doctors who dismiss me because I got good grades in school.
I was a straight A student in my university classes, and I managed my time pretty well, so I find people always assume I "can't" have ADHD. But it makes so much sense to me in the context of my life - I forget things almost as soon as they are told to me, so I write everything down. When I was a kid I was always described as spacey/a daydreamer. I would get in trouble in class for reading things that were more interesting to me if the subject was boring, and even though I was bright and did well in my classes, I was often bad at testing because I would make loads of careless mistakes when topics were easy (and thus boring) to me. I had even more ADHD behavioral symptoms as a kid than now, but I did well in school and as I got older I learned how to adapt, and so no one really thought anything of it, even though I was constantly tired and overwhelmed from forcing myself to meet expectations.
Also, it's not like being "good" at school didn't cost me anything - I ran my life like a dictator, and it was exhausting to stick to the absurd plans I made myself to get everything done. Because of the autistic/systemizing parts of my brain, I can easily plan everything to death, but sticking to my deadlines often left me completely burned out. That being said, school had a structure I could follow for whatever reason, I could hyperfocus on tasks at will almost, and I was interested in most of the classes, and everything always felt urgent. So I got my work done. At work, though, I feel like I can't motivate myself to do anything at all.
The difficulties at work are really what led me to thinking I have inattentive ADHD. I often just completely space out even if I'm trying my absolute hardest to focus. I do pomodoros everyday, but even that is difficult for me. It's not that my work isn't interesting, it just feels like my brain won't cooperate with me like...ever. It takes me stupid amounts of time just to mentally prepare myself for work, and if someone interrupts me, it takes ages to remember what I was doing. I try to be kind to myself, but it just feels horrible to be "bad" at productivity, even though I don't even agree with the idea of work ethic. At least at university, I had different classes to be a part of, and just being physically in class multiple times a week reminded me too stay on track. It's confusing because I was so good at managing my time at school, but I have absolutely sunk without that balance of structure and flexibility in the professional world.
For those with similar experiences, how did you deal with these changes/explain your symptoms to doctors? I feel like I went from being "so smart" to feeling incredibly stupid, and on top of it, doctors don't believe I could be inattentive because I did well in uni, despite absolutely floundering professionally.
TL;DR- I did fantastic at school despite probable autism/adhd. It cost me a lot (ate up all my "spoons" so to speak), but I was interested in most of the classes, and everything always felt urgent. I was a straight A college student in a tech degree at a great university. At work, though, I feel like I can't make myself to do anything at all. Does anyone have advice for how to deal with the environment change and be successful/explaining all of this to doctors? | 2021-10-04T17:19:35.000Z | q1a2yy | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for dealing with failure in the professional world after doing well in school | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1a2yy/advice_for_dealing_with_failure_in_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T17:17:53.000Z | q1a1lw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you start doing homework? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1a1lw/how_do_you_start_doing_homework/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T17:14:34.000Z | q19yzv | 9 | 0 | ADHD | Ritalin didn’t work, anti-depressants as next step? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19yzv/ritalin_didnt_work_antidepressants_as_next_step/ |
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gayassvegxn | Has anyone been prescribed chlonidine for their adhd and seen benefit? I’m on adderall IR from my primary care physician and am not liking it, so they referred me to a psychiatrist for the first time. He was really nice, but I could tell he wants to see if I hava bpd which I really don’t think I do. and doesn’t want to prescribe me stimulants because I have anxiety, but is prescribing me chlonidine for before bed because he said it can treat adhd? I really am so frustrated I want to cry because I’m in college and just want to be able to function and not have to go through so much trial and error and I know stimulants help me and most people the most. has anyone tried chlonidine and had success? | 2021-10-04T17:11:37.000Z | q19wo0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | chlonidine & adhd w/ new psych | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19wo0/chlonidine_adhd_w_new_psych/ |
asianstyleicecream | Im 23 and have never been a social person, actually have struggled with social anxiety my whole life and still do. Basically I never spoke in class or school except to friends, so I never really had the experience to like firsthand learn how to process thoughts to then put into words.
If I were to describe something (whether it’s an experience, a fact about something random, or really anything that needs to be descriptive), I struggle tremendously.
For example, if I was to try to verbally explain how to replant a crop, I would just say the main points, leaving out all descriptive words and side comments, because my brain is mainly focused on those main points, and forget to say the other points that are indeed helpful for ‘painting the picture’.
My verbal example: (I actually said it outloud so I could accurately replicate how I’d say it in-person)
“So to replant a crop, you just dig it up, bring it over to the new area, dig a small hole and place it in it and cover it up.”
How I wish I could say it:
“When replanting crops, you always want to know how deep their roots are, because you don’t want to accidentally dig into them and break them off the plant—we want to keep these plants alive. So firstly, you’ll take a shovel, dig a few inches away from the base stem, and pull up. Hold the plant by the stem and shake or lightly break up the compact dirt—you don’t want all of those grass seeds to grow in the new transplanted area they will be put in. Remove most of the dirt if you can, and quickly put it in a shallow bucket of water, to keep the roots hydrated so they don’t dry up. Then bring the bucket to the area you’re transplanting it in, and put it next to you. Then, with your hand, put it in the soil, so all of your fingers are underground, and twist, making a hole in the ground. This is where you will put in the plant. Take the plant out of the bucket, give it a light shake (for the water), and place it in the hole, making sure all root are underground. Then fill the rest of the hole with surrounding soil and lightly pack it in.”
So basically I guess I lack description when I verbalize my thoughts, because maybe my social anxiety rushes me into thinking I just need to get to the point because im wasting someone else’s time by describing something simple. And/or, that my inability to put my attention where I want it to be, makes it difficult to not focus on the main points, so I just resort to saying the main points, lacking description.
Does anyone feel like this? I can’t tell if it’s an ADHD thing or more of a social anxiety/my lack of ‘practice’ verbalizing my thoughts. | 2021-10-04T17:11:00.000Z | q19w78 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I struggle tremendously with telling stories & describing experiences. I have a hard time thoroughly explaining everything, like I just end up getting to the main point way too fast, which lack description. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19w78/i_struggle_tremendously_with_telling_stories/ |
YouAreNoRedCrayon | Hi, I'm new to ADHD (or knowing I have it)
I'm a 35yo Female
I want to talk to my doctor about medication.
Currently my greatest issues are:
\- Anxiety (all the time)
\- Can't get tasks done. I'm struggling with work. I can got to a cafe for an entire day to try to avoid distraction, but when I leave I still haven't done anything!!
\- I struggle with basic shit, like cleaning my teeth daily, getting dressed or tidying (IF I'm not seeing anyone. IF someone is coming over I switch into power mode and do everything)
\- Connecting with people. I have so much anxiety here and I struggle to listen and have the other person feel like I care.
\-Procrastination. Insane procrastination on seriously important things
​
What medications should I be talking to my doctor about? | 2021-10-04T17:09:42.000Z | q19v7b | 2 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19v7b/adhd_and_anxiety/ |
One-Championship7063 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T17:09:40.000Z | q19v6i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd is not real?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19v6i/adhd_is_not_real/ |
idabakedacake | I started a full time job 6 weeks ago after freelancing for years and have this pervasive dread I will be fired.
It's a volatile environment - fast paced deadlines and def. some turnover. So this constant fear I will be fired is not unfounded. But I can't tell if it's ADHD performance anxiety or a valid gut feeling.
When I started I had a project manager I would review my week with. Loved it! It helped me so much. But they moved her into a new role and the CEO became the interim project manager. Like most CEOs, the work expectations are that more needs to be done and faster. With the PM I could say "that's not realistic I won't be able to accomplish all that in one day, but I can by EOD tomorrow.". I don't feel like I can say that to the CEO.
How do I get a grip on wether or not this fear of being axed is just ADHD anxiety or a valid concern? | 2021-10-04T17:08:22.000Z | q19u60 | 12 | 4 | ADHD | Is constantly fearing being fired part of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19u60/is_constantly_fearing_being_fired_part_of_adhd/ |
Zwamp | Meeting a psychiatrist for the first time tomorrow to start psych evaluation, freaking out, is there anything I can do to prepare? I'm 37 yr old male if that matters, and I feel that my entire life depend on the result from this.
What frightens me is that they will label me depressed again and throw some anti depressant that don't have any effect on my life, and then throw me out. Or that they label me "high functioning adhd", both are examples from earlier eval from psychologists.
So far I have about 10 a4 pages with my life year for year up until now, what problems I have with my everyday life, and work life.
I might have tried both Ritalin and Concerta from "alternative" sources for short amount of times. Both worked, but concerta was the better of them. Only reason I feel its worth to reach out to the psychiatrist is because the pills had a positive on my work and private life. I was honest about it with the doctor when I met him for a referral to the psychiatrist. | 2021-10-04T17:01:37.000Z | q19ojr | 2 | 3 | ADHD | First visit at psychiatrist tomorrow, freaking out. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19ojr/first_visit_at_psychiatrist_tomorrow_freaking_out/ |
CrimsonKing1990 | I’m going to try my best to keep this concise. I could write forever in a stream of consciousness that would probably, simultaneously make no sense at all to you, yet also, somehow, all the sense in the world.
I am feeling depressed, but I know that I am lucky to have stumbled into a convergence of events and and happenstance that have led me to discover this subreddit and all of its (your) posts, as well as the “30 Essential Ideas” presentation by Dr. Russel A Barkley linked in the sidebar.
My best friend has ADHD. We’ve been friends since before he sought help and was diagnosed. I’ve always not quite understood the nature of his struggles, because I identified with them so strongly that I just didn’t get what made it a disorder. It never once crossed my mind that maybe it was because I have the same disorder. I always chalked up my inability to not quite grasp what ADHD was for him to just me not being able to truly experience his reality. I didn’t realize our realities might actually be the same, and that I did in fact understand.
My first girlfriend also had ADHD. I never sought to understand more of her struggles because it seemed like she didn’t understand them herself. I now know that it’s also because her family also obviously did not understand how to properly support her. I lament that I wasn’t a better source of support for her. I know things didn’t end up going all to well for her after we parted ways. It makes me sad to think about it.
It was only in the last couple of weeks, when I’d started facing the latest crisis in my life of my own making, that I started coming across ADHD memes and identifying with every single one. My depression and anxiety has been slowly building to a crescendo in the last week, as I approach a monumental deadline. It was then that I reached out to my best friend, opening up about my thoughts. I’d never once thought to presume I might have ADHD until now. I felt like merely suggesting that I did was an insult to him, and to others who truly lived with it. I only let myself open up about it because I could rationalize and know that he wouldn’t be offended. Quite the opposite; he is one of the most understanding human beings I know, and I’m lucky that he’s my friend.
When he mentioned that he browsed this subreddit, I sought it out and watched the Dr. Barkley’s presentation. I’va also since read many, many posts here. Every single point of his presentation has resonated with me and my entire life experience. It’s been the same with the posts here. Needless to say, I have been experiencing a rollercoaster of sharp ups and downs since the beginning of last week.
I feel dumb; I feel thankful; I feel like crying but can’t. I feel empty, restless, happy, sad, frustrated. Just everything. And yet outwardly, I know I merely look pensive. No wonder no one else has noticed my whole life. Everything’s just been bouncing around in my head. No one else could possibly see the turmoil, but myself.
I’ve already said a lot more than I intended. But I needed this outlet where at least one other person could hopefully read this. So I’m thankful that this community exists, and I am incredibly thankful for all of the people that have posted submissions and comments. Just reading other people’s experiences has been helpful in order to contextualize my own experiences throughout life.
I don’t know I have ADHD, but I still feel like I *know* I have ADHD. I would be surprised if I didn’t. I also still feel guilty for thinking I have it, despite the fact that this community and the 30 essential ideas of ADHD appear to be a map of my own life. I have made an appointment for an initial evaluation which I’ll be having this Wednesday.
I think that’s probably a good stopping point until I know more from my appointment. Thank you all, and thanks for reading even just the title of my post. Feel free to comment anything at all you want, either about my post, or about something in your own life that you want to just get out there.
Happy Monday. | 2021-10-04T16:59:52.000Z | q19muq | 4 | 32 | ADHD | I’m 30 and I feel like I just found out who I am, and that I’m not alone. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19muq/im_30_and_i_feel_like_i_just_found_out_who_i_am/ |
ellesreddit | I need some help. i take adderall xr 20mg prescribed by my psych. It worked for a few months but lately half way through the day it wears off. She prescribed me a “booster” being an adderall IR 10mg to take halfway through the day. I currently took it and I’m like tweaking I’m class. My resting heart rate is 78 and I’m just sitting and it’s at 126… I feel like I’m gonna throw up, have a headache, and I’m also shaking. What do I do?? Is this normal or should I go off it? Idk what to do. Someone help lmao I’m struggling right now. Also if you have any advice or stories pls lmk Bc I wanna know if this normal or a me thing | 2021-10-04T16:57:17.000Z | q19kt4 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall IR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19kt4/adderall_ir/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:52:21.000Z | q19gz5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Was anyone else great at school but horrible at work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19gz5/was_anyone_else_great_at_school_but_horrible_at/ |
ellesreddit | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:52:01.000Z | q19gp1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall IR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19gp1/adderall_ir/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:47:47.000Z | q19dc4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you focus on learning something that you want while not giving up halfway through ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19dc4/how_do_you_focus_on_learning_something_that_you/ |
brasscassette | I’m at a point in my life where I need to consider a career change, possibly including getting some certifications or even going back to college! So, let’s share what we do, how we manage to do it with ADHD, whether or not we recommend it, and what other career paths we’d be interested in hearing about.
Career
> Audio Editor. For my entire audio career, I’ve been freelancing AND I HATE THAT PART. Audio editing itself is enjoyable, gives me an opportunity to be creative, and allows me to work both in teams and by myself. I mostly edit audiobooks, and that can get tedious sometimes, but is mostly work that is fulfilling.
How it meshes with ADHD
> It can be hard sometimes, particularly when I have to work on projects that feel disorganized before it’s reached my desk. I’ve found that I keep an internal checklist to get everything completed, but I could probably do with writing it down. Editing audiobooks is sometimes a slog, but I find that playing mindless games that don’t require reading is enough to distract my brain from wanting to go do something else as I listen through. One benefit of having ADHD while editing is that I’ve experimented a lot with my editing technique and that allowed me to find the best processes quickly. The team I work with values my experimentation and often tell me that they’re glad I have found ways to speed up everyone’s productions.
Do I recommend it?
> As a freelancer, no way. There’s not enough money and too much competition for anyone who isn’t loving in an entertainment hub. It’s much more like running a business than it is being an editor. If you live in Atlanta, New York, Las Angeles, or anywhere else where entertainment is a major business sector, do your best to get in with an editing house instead of working for yourself.
Other Career Interests:
> Marketing, Business/Medical Administration, Computer Science/ IT, Logisitics | 2021-10-04T16:46:10.000Z | q19c3q | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Let’s talk careers! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19c3q/lets_talk_careers/ |
LongjumpingTune9787 | I’ve been building a new desk, it’s huge and had to be assembled in place which means I’ve been living in chaos for the last week or so. I’m trying to finish it so I can get my place back to normal, but more and more I find myself staring into space, overwhelmed by the mess. I understand ow that I need to take care of as much of the clutter as possible before I can continue. It’s a good eye opener, about how my brain works. | 2021-10-04T16:45:30.000Z | q19blc | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Really feeling how my environment effects me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19blc/really_feeling_how_my_environment_effects_me/ |
AwkwardTheTwelfth | Time doesn't work with my "lizard brain" even though my "monkey brain" can figure it out. It's like the part of my brain responsible for reflexes, real-time responses, and top-of-head thinking ("lizard brain") doesn't understand how long an hour is. The part of my brain responsible for analytical thought, number crunching, and active thinking ("monkey brain") can visualize an hour on a calendar and get a better sense of it, but that takes active, conscious effort. It doesn't feel intuitive.
I need a haircut really badly, but every time I think about it, my lizard brain's immediate response is, "I guess we'll have to wait for the weekend. There's not enough time after work; it takes an hour to get a haircut. An evening isn't long enough." It takes a concerted effort for my monkey brain to realize, "There's multiple hours in an evening, dummy; I can get a haircut during the week."
Is this a thing, or am I going crazy? | 2021-10-04T16:45:15.000Z | q19bel | 3 | 13 | ADHD | Time doesn't feel intuitive. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19bel/time_doesnt_feel_intuitive/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:44:36.000Z | q19axr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Xaggitin vs Concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19axr/xaggitin_vs_concerta/ |
[deleted] | I see a lot of people giving this medication the thumbs down, but here's a success story for you.
Started taking generic Strattera 40MG about a month ago, then moved up to 60MG after two weeks.
It started kicking in about a week ago.
Normally, my life consisted of the paralysis and impulsivity we've all come to hate-- having so many things I want to do but being unable to do anything but work and watch YouTube. The worst element, however, was the crazy impulsivity I had when it came to spending money and eating. Other than barely covering the rent check, I didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of saving money or being financially responsible. $30+ dollars a day on uber eats, binge eating for the stimulation, you get the picture.
It kicked in last week. I had gotten my tax return back and despite needing a car and a bunch of other stuff, was looking for a gaming laptop to buy. Right before I clicked "add to cart" my brain's like "WTF are you doing? Do you want to live this way the rest of your life?"
That's the first time I noticed it kicking in, and ever since then, almost everything I hoped for from the medication has come true. I can stick to a schedule and motivate myself to do things. Instead of YouTube 24/7, I'm reading, studying for a certification, meditating, playing video games, and doing all the things I enjoy. I spent a few days budgeting my money including savings. I don't feel bored constantly, and enjoy doing stuff like taking walks in nature and talking to my parents. I'm getting my license back and a car for the first time in 5 years this week. Also, I actually got some healthy food at the supermarket this time, so I can take advantage of the appetite suppression from the Strattera and lose weight.
There are some cons, however. I've noticed that my interest in being creative has diminished since the medication started working. I'm not really that interested in playing the guitar or listening to music. This could simply be a phase I'm going through even without the medication, but it's worth mentioning. I've found it hard to feel comfortable in terms of the temperature. I'm constantly putting the AC on different settings throughout the day. If you struggle with eating already, it does suppress your appetite and desire to drink water. If you're a guy, the premature ejaculation side effect sucks. After you orgasm, it feels like you need to pee really bad. It's hard to describe. I've heard that this goes away after a while, though.
Taking care of my ADHD pretty much took care of my depression (which is completely caused by feeling hopeless because of my ADHD), but my anxiety is definitely still here. The difference is that now, I feel like I can actually tackle it and have the motivation and discipline to do something about it.
Hopefully this post helps some of you out. | 2021-10-04T16:44:25.000Z | q19asn | 7 | 13 | ADHD | Strattera Has Been Life-Changing for Me So Far | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19asn/strattera_has_been_lifechanging_for_me_so_far/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:42:39.000Z | q199iq | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Are these symptoms of amphetamine dependence? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q199iq/are_these_symptoms_of_amphetamine_dependence/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:40:34.000Z | q197tc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 22 Year Old finally diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q197tc/22_year_old_finally_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:39:20.000Z | q196ub | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I can't control my stools when nervous. | 0.57 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q196ub/i_cant_control_my_stools_when_nervous/ |
saidhannah | My brain is not doing great right now so my apologies if this does not make sense or rambles etc.
I was officially diagnosed in March 2020, and started taking generic adderall. It took a couple months of trial and error to find the best dosage, but it has been life changing.
For the past year or so, I’ve been taking 15mg twice daily of the generic IR tabs. Two months ago when I picked up my refill, I noticed the manufacturer was different, but didn’t think much of it, because as far as I knew, all generics were equivalent to each other and the brand name.
That month I thought the meds seemed less effective, but I was also going through a lot more stress with work and things at home, so I chalked it up to that.
Last month I picked up the refill and it was yet another manufacturer. This past month it was as if I was not even taking anything at all. Well more like I was taking an extremely low dose, so close to nothing. My work/home stress was not the same level as the month before so I knew it wasn’t that. I finally decided to call my doctor and ask him about it.
He said that it could definitely be the change in generic, and that they are not in fact 100% equal. He said some people react differently to the fillers used, and that the potency can also potentially be slightly different. He said that he would send my next refill to be filled as brand-name only, and to try that out.
That was two weeks before my refill was due, so I waited until it was time and called him to send it over last Tuesday the 28th.
I got a notification Wednesday that it was ready to be picked up, but I noticed the copay was the same as the generic, so I called the pharmacy. I asked the person who answered how the script was written, because the doctor was supposed to send it over to be dispensed as brand name only. She put me on hold, came back and said that it was a system error, Yes it should be brand only.
But
They don’t have the brand and will have to order it. They said it would be ready that Friday, Oct 1st. Okay fine, I’m not unreasonable, I can wait.
I go to pick it up Saturday, and they tell me the order didn’t come in, and it should be ready Monday (today) but they can’t guarantee it.
Friday I took the last of the previous fill, so now I have nothing.
I called an hour ago and they said it still hadn’t come in, and maybe try again in a couple of hours.
I have a really demanding job that is currently remote, so I’m working from home. This makes it even harder to focus. My coworker is out, so I have double the workload. I haven’t had any meds since Friday.
I’ve been taking this medication nearly every day for the last 19 months, and now nothing. I hate the stigma around the medication, and the tone the person gave me when I called today. It’s as if it’s not a priority. I understand I won’t die, but I really am not doing well.
I don’t want to be dramatic, and I don’t even know if anyone will read this because it’s so long. I’m just really struggling.
My family (and main support system) moved 1,400 miles away recently. I ended an emotionally abusive and manipulative and toxic relationship a couple weeks ago. I have nobody that really understands what ADHD is like, and it just comes off as like I’m l drug-seeking loser.
I’m really really overwhelmed, and alone. And I hate the feeling of shame I get when I call the pharmacy to check on the status of a medication that I actually need.
I just want someone to tell me that it’s going to be okay. | 2021-10-04T16:38:24.000Z | q1964k | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Out of meds & struggling | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1964k/out_of_meds_struggling/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:36:25.000Z | q194lu | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Would this be a reasonable accommodation? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q194lu/would_this_be_a_reasonable_accommodation/ |
nnannernann | Today is my first day on Strattera. I did my normal morning routine and ate a bowl of oatmeal, had a cup of coffee, and then took my blue pill. I wasn't expecting to feel any different because I read that Straterra takes a while to build up in your system and is a subtle shift in productivity you might reach at week 1-4. I was wondering if anyone else felt immediately different on day 1? Tbh I feel kind of high - my eyes are dilated more than usual and getting some tingly body sensations. Not what I was expecting. Gonna be a great day at work lol.
For the record, I'm an adult at 40 mg. | 2021-10-04T16:34:54.000Z | q193fm | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Day 1 of Strattera | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q193fm/day_1_of_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:34:37.000Z | q1938l | 9 | 0 | ADHD | I'm done with you folks | 0.25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1938l/im_done_with_you_folks/ |
Chef_Zed | Just curious if anyone here has any experience with an ADHD diagnosis while active duty in the military? I have all of the typical symptoms of ADHD but my mother never had me tested because you can’t technically join the military with a diagnosis, and the Marine Corps was always something I have wanted to do. Is it possible to be medicated once I’m already in or am I just SOL until my enlistment is over? Thanks in advance for any replies | 2021-10-04T16:34:22.000Z | q1932c | 16 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and the military | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1932c/adhd_and_the_military/ |
MikhailDovlatov | Every night, this thought is giving me hard times. I am constantly reminding myself about my failures in life, about how I can not do simple tasks like everybody. Even if by some miracle I get through med school. What if I kill somebody with this horrible concentration. I just don't know what to do. I am scared. Yeah, as everybody around me. They tell me that: When I need to do something, I JUST DO IT.
WELL, when I need something to do, I lose at least 4 hours, and then I want to cry, and Then don't know why I am tired. Then I want to cry because I looked at the clock. Then I drink coffee, then become even more sleepy or just start to Panic as a stupid monkey
* Because of financial reasons | 2021-10-04T16:33:16.000Z | q19263 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Is it possible to become a Doctor with ADHD and without medication*? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q19263/is_it_possible_to_become_a_doctor_with_adhd_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:30:41.000Z | q1908n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Unexpected positives from starting medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q1908n/unexpected_positives_from_starting_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T16:29:40.000Z | q18zgy | 2 | 2 | ADHD | My best friend thinks its laziness and lack of discipline | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q18zgy/my_best_friend_thinks_its_laziness_and_lack_of/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T16:28:40.000Z | q18yqj | 2 | 7 | ADHD | We can do it, even small steps can cover a mile even if takes more time. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q18yqj/we_can_do_it_even_small_steps_can_cover_a_mile/ |
soupbeanie | I'm diagnosed with ADHD combined type and one of the things I struggle most with is time blindness and getting started with my day. Waking up is and has always been a battle and I've tried so many things to help but they keep getting old. I use the Alarmy app so that I have to do a certain task - right now I do the memory one and I've used the maths one as well - but I've found that I do my task to switch off the alarm and go back to bed. I've tried multiple alarms and its the same thing. It's like nothing can come in between me and my sleep but its not like I am not getting enough sleep because I try to make sure I sleep at least for 8 hours.
I am a college student and would LOVE to go to the gym before my classes but its so hard to get out of bed early. There have been so many times when I'm late to class because I was in bed until 20 minutes before class and thought I could squeeze in a shower, getting dressed, AND walking to class in that time. Now that I type this out, I realise its not possible but to my morning brain, time is way more malleable. I do know I need at least an hour to get ready but when I'm in bed in the morning, its a battle to get out of bed (especially with it getting colder and my bed being a very comfy place).
Does anyone have anything that has worked for them to get them out of bed and get started? It throws my entire day out of sync because I have to rush and I forget things or I look like a mess. | 2021-10-04T16:26:16.000Z | q18wz8 | 1 | 6 | ADHD | How do you deal with time blindness/getting your day started? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q18wz8/how_do_you_deal_with_time_blindnessgetting_your/ |
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