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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T03:27:04.000Z | q0xd84 | 9 | 7 | ADHD | Fuck AirPods | 0.73 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0xd84/fuck_airpods/ |
theowaway_1 | I’m a 32 year old mom who was recently diagnosed as having ADHD. I have a 2 and 4 year old. Both of them go to daycare/preschool. Weeknights are OK as there is not a lot of time to play/do activities with them. We usually either take them to a park close to where we live or we plop them in front of the TV, then dinner, shower and bed.
During weekends, I feel like I have no time to do anything with them. Even if I play with them, I am mentally stressing out about all the things I need to do. “Oh god! What do I prepare for lunch?”, “What do we do in the evening?” “I have so much laundry to do. Why did I put it off for so many weeks?” “The house is a freaking mess - I need to definitely organize and vacuum today.” “I didn’t deal with the mail for 5 weeks and it’s going take me an hour just to sort through them.” “I need to call my parents. Didn’t talk to them for a while”
What ends up happening is that, even simple things like taking the kids to the park becomes a big deal. In my mind, the ideal weekend is where I wake up really early. I prepare a simple breakfast and also meal prep for lunch/dinner. Dishes are also immediately taken care of and I have an empty dishwasher to start loading stuff. After the kids wake up, they eat their breakfast and then they change from their PJs and we go somewhere - maybe a local trail or the park or have a play date. We play outside for 2 hours and come back home. I prepare lunch while the kids watch TV/play with each other. After lunch, its their nap time. During this time, I also rest for maybe an hour and then do chores like laundry. After kids wake up, they eat snacks and we go out to play again for an hour or 2 - maybe catch up with friends at this time. Then we come home for dinner and then kids shower and bed. After kids bed, I clean the kitchen. Husband cleans the remaining house so that when we wake up the next day we wake up to a very clean house.
Such a simple weekend and I can’t do it. Instead, the house is so messy that I end up not inviting any of their friends over for a play date. I am exhausted thinking of all the things I need to do. The house becomes messier as the day progresses. At noon, I realize I didn’t think of what to make for lunch. I ask my husband if he can cook. We make a deal that he cooks and I clean. I am fatigued thinking about the cleaning I need to do. My kids ask me if I can play with them and instead I just plop them in front of the TV. I make promises to myself that today is the last day I am going to procrastinate and from tomorrow I am going to follow a routine (deep down knowing that it will never happen).
I am exhausted and feeling like such a failure at being a parent. I feel like I am not setting my kids up to succeed in life. I’m tired of simple things taking me such a long time to do and finally the simple things add up to take over my brain. I can’t think of anything else except everything I need to do. My god! I hate my life. | 2021-10-04T03:22:58.000Z | q0xaxv | 7 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD parents, how do you set routine for your kid(s)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0xaxv/adhd_parents_how_do_you_set_routine_for_your_kids/ |
bellapippin | TL:DR: I think that my (severe and worsening) poor memory/executive dysfunction issues that are counted as a side effect of my MDD/GAD are actually undiagnosed ADHD. I'd like to hear your thoughts, and also ask if ADHD meds could hurt my anxiety relief. Yes I'll talk to my doctor next appointment.
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Hi everyone,
I've been on treatment for MDD and GAD since around 2016. MDD was --pretty sure-- the result of an abusive relationship I went through in my twenties. My anxiety started after high school and stems half from my mom's side of the family, but also because I was always on high alert at home, it wasn't an emotionally safe place.
My depression these days is luckily well under control, since my life has turned 180 degrees and I'm in a safe environment. My anxiety is also doing better, but I still have issues with concentration and memory.
Now... my psychiatrist feels my concentration issues and working memory problems come from my anxiety, which makes sense, as you can't pay attention if your mind is thinking about 100 other things, past and future, at the same time, so you don't forget it, or get it done, or w.e.. Along with my meds I'm encouraged to meditate to try to center myself. I've also read that after depression goes into remission, the cognitive issues tend to linger.
But here's the thing, my stressors are less and less nowadays and the issue just gets worse. Sometimes I get really upset because I feel I have early dementia or something. Processing speed, severe short-term memory issues (I can't finish sentences, I think of something and as soon as I grab the phone from my pocket to write it down I already forgot it), executive disfunction issues. I scare myself, ofc I start thinking next thing is just getting diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 10 years, lie down, try not to cry, cry a lot.jpeg
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I want to (though I worry I'll sound like a hypochondriac..) tell him I'm pretty sure I'm in the undiagnosed club, that I've had this since I was a kid but my anxiety masked a lot of the symptoms. I'm losing my mind, which causes more anxiety, and so on. My main concern is, if the meds are stimulants, is it gonna make my anxiety pains worse? Like if I had too much caffeine, or a Red Bull? Anyone can share some thoughts? Experiences? Anything? This thing has me in a bad spot lately.
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Thanks everyone | 2021-10-04T03:18:22.000Z | q0x8d5 | 3 | 8 | ADHD | 32F undiagnosed, losing my mind over my working memory | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0x8d5/32f_undiagnosed_losing_my_mind_over_my_working/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T03:18:15.000Z | q0x8ax | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Struggling so bad, I need help with actually starting my to do list | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0x8ax/struggling_so_bad_i_need_help_with_actually/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T03:15:23.000Z | q0x6ps | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Normalization of shitting people with bad hygiene | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0x6ps/normalization_of_shitting_people_with_bad_hygiene/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T03:06:49.000Z | q0x1t8 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Do you get irritated by small things? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0x1t8/do_you_get_irritated_by_small_things/ |
INathanZedI | [removed] | 2021-10-04T03:05:11.000Z | q0x0w5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I think I might have ADHD, so much would make sense If what's happening to me really is. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0x0w5/i_think_i_might_have_adhd_so_much_would_make/ |
Advanced-Package-787 | I have a terrible habit of getting overwhelmed with work and being unable to start it until the very last minute, which just causes more work to pile up. Just the thought of the huge amount of work I have to do all the time stresses me out so much and I end up just feeling nervous and thinking about it instead of getting it done. Does anyone have any tips on how to get over the nervousness and just start working? | 2021-10-04T03:00:16.000Z | q0wxrm | 2 | 4 | ADHD | How to push myself to start working? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wxrm/how_to_push_myself_to_start_working/ |
Tellierj1 | I’m currently navigating my own mental health and I’m having a difficult time doing so. I can’t really afford therapy at the moment but the brief period of time where I did try it got me a little frustrated. I think of myself as a pretty emotionally mature person and over the years, I’ve learned my patterns of emotions and what causes them. Starting therapy seemed very surface level to me since I’m already very in touch with myself, I was wondering if I could do that by myself.
In light of this, I would love to know if any of you have recommendations for more extensive resources on adhd and mental health for me to learn more about different approaches to better my mental health! | 2021-10-04T02:58:41.000Z | q0wwu4 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Self Learning about mental health | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wwu4/self_learning_about_mental_health/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T02:57:40.000Z | q0ww86 | 9 | 2 | ADHD | I don’t know if I can do it anymore | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ww86/i_dont_know_if_i_can_do_it_anymore/ |
Echospite | I thought it was on the 8th. I could SWEAR it was on the 8th.
I have no idea why I thought that. I'm looking through every bit of information I have on it. They all say it was on the 27th. Of last month.
Why did I think it was the 8th??? why the HELL did I think it was the 8th??? I even remember initially thinking it was the 27th, "finding out" it was "actually" the 8th, and feeling relieved for the extra revision time. Where the HELL did I get that date? I can't find it anywhere!
How did I find out? I found an email in my inbox saying "good luck on your exam today!" sent first thing on the 27th.
**I HAD OPENED IT.**
FML. Just. FML. | 2021-10-04T02:52:23.000Z | q0wt8d | 45 | 157 | ADHD | I missed my exam. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wt8d/i_missed_my_exam/ |
Anon0832 | I think this is my new hyperfixation but the thought of being able to move wherever I want whenever I want is so enticing to me.
I probably won’t ever get around to it because I’m too broke to act on it and I know I’ll eventually lose interest in it, so I’m hoping this one stays with me so I have to power to suffer through the amount of work and money I’ll have to put into it. | 2021-10-04T02:50:55.000Z | q0wse0 | 15 | 7 | ADHD | What do you guys think about living in a school bus? | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wse0/what_do_you_guys_think_about_living_in_a_school/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:50:07.000Z | q0wrwr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody else really want to live in a school bus? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wrwr/does_anybody_else_really_want_to_live_in_a_school/ |
NoSorbet8717 | How can I get my head to be quiet ? I (26F) was diagnosed a few months ago and started on Adderall. It helped at first and I was able to keep a schedule and things were good for about two weeks before they came crashing.
Meds still help me but seemingly for a shorter periods of time. I suck at routines (especially when it’s something I already don’t want to do like go to my current job). I’m in grad school and currently there’s so much going on in my head that it’s taking me forever to accomplish the simplest tasks.
I need help before I fuck up my life. I’m constantly on go and I know it’s not healthy. | 2021-10-04T02:49:59.000Z | q0wrty | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I need peace and productivity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wrty/i_need_peace_and_productivity/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:47:28.000Z | q0wqct | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just found out my exam was last week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wqct/i_just_found_out_my_exam_was_last_week/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:46:37.000Z | q0wpvc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody else here really want to live in a school bus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wpvc/does_anybody_else_here_really_want_to_live_in_a/ |
datrickydude | I'm reading a book right now about organization and ADHD and it states that we should focus on being efficient above all else. I'm currently trying to simplify life and make things as efficient as possible.
I just want to know if it's possible for efficiency to help me become more productive.
I want to know if this effort is worth it. I want to know if it's possible for there to be a system that gets me to do what I need to more consistently.
I'm really trying to get life in some kinda order
Are there people here who have some form of system that works for them? | 2021-10-04T02:46:00.000Z | q0wpip | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Is it possible to create habits? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wpip/is_it_possible_to_create_habits/ |
MrShawry1 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:30:24.000Z | q0wgel | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Only 10mg Atomoxetine (Strattera) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wgel/only_10mg_atomoxetine_strattera/ |
Lorewin11 | Hi all. I just turned 40 years old and I am coming to the realization I probably have ADHD. My son was diagnosed about 4 years ago and in researching ADHD to help him, I started to realize a lot of the signs of it resonated for me personally. I know it’s hereditary so it’s very possible he got it from me (I’m also type 1 diabetic so I guess lesser of two evils here). I mentioned it to my doctor when I was there the other day and she said that a lot of people my age were never diagnosed and if I felt like it was interfering with my daily life she would prescribe me something. I’m coming here to learn from those who have experience with this, for both myself and my son. I look forward to reading, learning, and understanding.
Thanks. | 2021-10-04T02:26:17.000Z | q0we30 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Pretty sure I have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0we30/pretty_sure_i_have_adhd/ |
super_gamer015yt | Hello! I am sure I have ADHD, but due to my family I can't get diagnosed.
I am only 14, and in order to talk to my doctor I need my parents, but whenever I bring up the topic they just say it's "play acting".
Honestly, I have no idea what to do. I want to get diagnosed, as I have the following symptoms:
* I am very fidgety, like I can't stop doing something. Either i am clicking a pen, bouncing my leg up and down or messing with a object.
* I can't pay attention at all. This mainly happens during class, but I can't focus and pay attention to the teacher, I easily get distracted. Sometimes I just think about random things all the time, even the color of a wall.
* I can't remember a lot of things, I program and other things, but if you would ask me something specific my brain would just be "blank" even thought I know it. Also I find it extremely hard to remember things about people, like their names.
* If I have the choice to stand up or sit down, I prefer standing up. Also if I am standing up, I usually walk around or "bounce" in place by leaning on one foot then another.
* My mind races, like a lot. I am always thinking about multiple things at a time, currently making this post I keep stopping every 5 words because a new thought has popped up.
* When I type, or sometimes speak my words get gumbled up. Idk how to explain this one, but it feels like my brain wants to get everything out so fast that when I type or speak the words become gumbled; though when typing I can always fix it.
* At night, I need something to focus on to sleep. I usually put in eardbuds and listen to music, but if I don't I will usually lay in bed for hours awake.
* There are some others, but I don't feel like typing them out atm.
thought these symptoms make me feel like I have ADHD. My father also had ADHD(He was diagnosed).
This post is just a rant basicly, I hate how I can't get diagnosed, my friend who has ADHD was diagnosed and it helps him a lot. Idk what to do tbh.
Also I was wondering others thoughts, do you guys think I do? I am not gonna go self diagnosing based off the internet, but I would love to hear others opinions.
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Fun fact: it's only took me 2 months to finally sit down and write this, then 1 hour to actually type it all out! | 2021-10-04T02:25:41.000Z | q0wdr6 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I am highly sure I am ADHD, but I can't get diagnosed. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0wdr6/i_am_highly_sure_i_am_adhd_but_i_cant_get/ |
pacoburnstate | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:10:06.000Z | q0w4jv | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Are you introverted or extraverted? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0w4jv/are_you_introverted_or_extraverted/ |
akshaison | [removed] | 2021-10-04T02:09:56.000Z | q0w4fs | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I accidentally double dosed my Vyvanse today and am freaked out because it was great :( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0w4fs/i_accidentally_double_dosed_my_vyvanse_today_and/ |
canary_quinn | This probably mostly applies to students since we have to do a ton of reading.
Anyone else look at how much you have to read and the font size before actually starting in order to mentally prepare yourself for it? And then identify the pages you won’t have to read (e.g. pages with primarily images) to make yourself feel a little better?
Because same.
This is one thing that makes a lot more sense to me now that I’ve recently been diagnosed. I’ve always wanted to be someone who enjoys reading but I don’t hold interest in long-winded texts too easily. | 2021-10-04T02:08:42.000Z | q0w3pa | 17 | 20 | ADHD | Reading While Inattentive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0w3pa/reading_while_inattentive/ |
aeqheq | Hi guys I've been using Dexedrine 20mg-40mg split daily which I am prescribed. I know I should be taking breaks and my psychiatrist told me I would benefit from breaks but some people do need to take the meds every day just to function which is perfectly fine.
I used to take my meds only 2-3 times a week but havent had a break from them in weeks and I feel very guilty because I know I should take breaks. I tell myself Im going to take a break tomorrow but when it comes to it I feel horrible and can barely get out of bed let alone get anything done. The meds make me feel normal and allow me to go about daily life but I cant shake the guilt of having to rely on drugs to be functional.
Should I really be feeling guilty about this? I think the stigma of stimulant abuse makes me feel ashamed to be taking my meds. I'm worried that relying on my medicine so much can be classified as addiction. Does anyone else feel like this? | 2021-10-04T02:02:12.000Z | q0vzr1 | 17 | 3 | ADHD | Feeling guilty for using my meds daily | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vzr1/feeling_guilty_for_using_my_meds_daily/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T01:48:19.000Z | q0vrk0 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse Boost? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vrk0/vyvanse_boost/ |
desireeevergreen | Food is food. You don’t need to prepare a five course gourmet meal to eat.
It’s 12:00 am and you haven’t had dinner but are too stuck in executive function to cook anything? Okay, walk down to the kitchen and grab something from the fridge. My go-to is a raw cucumber, a single pickle, and a handful of olives. Maybe a strawberry or two if we have any. Sometimes I’ll grab a couple of cherry tomatoes and a bunch of grapes. No, I don’t put them on a plate. I simply take them straight out of the container without even sitting down. It’s fucking 12:00 am. No one is there to judge me.
Is it yummy? Yes. Does it make me not starve? Yes.
Mission accomplished.
If poor executive functioning skills are stopping you from making a sandwich, just eat the components without actually putting it together. Food is food. | 2021-10-04T01:42:44.000Z | q0vo9m | 8 | 38 | ADHD | Who said you had to cook to eat? Food is food. | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vo9m/who_said_you_had_to_cook_to_eat_food_is_food/ |
Tellierj1 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T01:41:36.000Z | q0vnlf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for resources on understanding adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vnlf/looking_for_resources_on_understanding_adhd/ |
PersimmonAccurate100 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T01:29:39.000Z | q0vgm5 | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Is it safe to take your adhd meds only a few days after recovering from Covid? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vgm5/is_it_safe_to_take_your_adhd_meds_only_a_few_days/ |
Wildjay7931 | Going to sleep when I should has always seemed to be a problem of mine. Distractions, ideas, thoughts, Anxiety, and plenty more keep me awake. And then waking up when I'm supposed to is just as difficult.
I know I need to get up, but I can't seem too. Even if I got enough sleep I still have trouble getting myself out of bed.
Any tips to get myself asleep and wake up?
Thank you! | 2021-10-04T01:26:07.000Z | q0vemt | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Going to sleep and getting up? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0vemt/going_to_sleep_and_getting_up/ |
honeyhowyouthrillme | I can only work on some things in short periods of time, and even then I tend to get distracted. I don't want to get into too much detail on why I think that is, because I feel like I might end up ranting, so instead I want to ask this...
What do you do when you have a lot to work (missed deadlines and all) and can't catch up, to the point where work keeps pilling up?
My college is a pretty inclusive school that offers help for people with ADHD and other learning disabilities, so I know they can help with extending deadlines, but what if I already have too much I missed? I'm kind of ashamed to ask anyone in the school, but I know I need to eventually.... But I don't know, what would you do? It's overwhelming coming up with what steps I can take because it freaks me out. | 2021-10-04T01:17:05.000Z | q0v9i9 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | What do you do when you're drowning in backlog? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0v9i9/what_do_you_do_when_youre_drowning_in_backlog/ |
Zeiphher | *Tldr at the bottom*
Hey guys, so I have been off my meds for a literal decade now. Basically, I turned 18 and didn't want to have to take meds every day anymore and honestly I've just been bullheaded and forced myself to struggle through every academic thing that's come my way.
I cant retain info the first time I read it. I can't stay focused during lectures. I overthink myself into a storm of anxiety.
I'm currently starting week 8 of 16 of my fire academy and I'm finally reaching the breaking point. I've tried to contact a psychiatrist to talk to and get back on my meds but I can't get an appointment until December .
I do happen to have a stockpile of Strattera but the issue is that it expired in November of 2014.
Do I...take them?
Tldr; can't get a doctor appointment made. Only have 7 year expired meds. Are they useful still? | 2021-10-04T01:14:41.000Z | q0v84u | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Can't get to a doctor and only have expired meds..Safe to take, right | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0v84u/cant_get_to_a_doctor_and_only_have_expired/ |
Pickle-Legitimate | I've been on Concerta for about a year and found my "sweet spot" in terms of dosage 3 months ago. A 3 months ago I started on Lexapro for PMDD and things were ok. Psych upped my dosage a few weeks ago and it's like I'm not even taking the Concerta anymore. Has anyone experienced this? Is there anything that helped? Obviously going to talk to my doctor before doing anything. | 2021-10-04T01:11:14.000Z | q0v61q | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Lexapro making my stimulant not work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0v61q/lexapro_making_my_stimulant_not_work/ |
tiefereise | **Do you have ideas how I can focus on the high-concentration parts of my work that I've become so anxious about?**
🎓 I work in academia (doing theoretical research), have been diagnosed with ADHD recently (by a psychologist & a psychiatrist), started medication (Vyvanse), and… I'm trying to get adjusted to my "new brain on meds".
💊 It's obvious that, in principle, the medication is doing the right thing. But a mixture of
1. the side effects of the medication, and
2. me not being used to a medicated brain
make it hard for me to use the medication as a useful tool — yet. I'm asking for practical advice from you.
In easily digestible bullet points for my fellow ADHDers:
* For me, the long-acting medication Vyvanse has a more intense effect for the first \~6 hours of the day, and then a residual effect for another \~6 hours (some symptoms of ADHD come back, some remain suppressed).
* For much of the day, after taking the pill, I'm really good at *"getting stuff done"*: writing emails, organisation, administrative tasks.
* The most important part of my work is **high-concentration work**: reading & writing scientific texts, thinking hard about problems, performing calculations, preparing scientific talks.
1. When I'm working on a topic with which I don't associate anything negative from the past, then the medication really helps me focus intensely on my work.
2. **However, years and years of being untreated have made me sooo anxious of working**, especially on certain topics that I have struggled with in the past because of my untreated ADHD. Those topics are "hard to touch".
* So while Vyvanse is generally mood-stabilising for me, **it intensifies existing anxiety** and a looming "bad conscience". When I try to work on one of the "contaminated" topics, I get nervous, my mind becomes scattered, and I want to run away.
* Moreover, I find it really hard in the morning **not to get lost in unimportant details** or focussing on the wrong thing. I feel like I'll focus on anything that lies before me, and later I'll feel incredibly sad & guilty for not focussing on the right thing. Are there any ways to deal with this? Can it be a sign of over-stimulation?
❓Are there any habits, deliberate changes in mindset, lifestyle changes, tips & tricks you've found that could help me use this new tool of medication for all of my work?
❓Of course, when it comes to the role of dose in all this, I'll talk to my doctor, but do let me know if you've experienced the above as a direct consequence of a wrong dose. That would still be interesting to know.
When the medication works, it works too well for me to dismiss it too early just yet. I have the option of taking anxiety medication, but I want to try to get to the root causes first before resorting to that solution. | 2021-10-04T01:08:09.000Z | q0v48b | 7 | 13 | ADHD | I'm a scientist with ADHD. How do you concentrate on hard work that you fear? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0v48b/im_a_scientist_with_adhd_how_do_you_concentrate/ |
sophiaelizabetka | [removed] | 2021-10-04T01:05:46.000Z | q0v2rv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Anxiety | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0v2rv/adhd_and_anxiety/ |
Regular_llama | I know the kind of thing that I want but I don't know of anything like it
I get angry, very angry, over tiny things and need a way to take out my anger (it needs to be strong enough to be stretched to the ends of the earth.
I also will sometimes touch a texture that makes me want to die and want to dig my fingers/nails into a pleasant texture (it needs to be able to withstand my almost non-existent nails, I bite them because of sensory issues).
I also need a small toy that can fit in a pocket to use in class (can't be too huge because girl pockets suck)
I have seen these sticky ball things and wonder if they are any good. My main issue is finding something strong enough. Please help | 2021-10-04T00:51:16.000Z | q0utzu | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I want a stress/fidget ball | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0utzu/i_want_a_stressfidget_ball/ |
nin_wehh | [removed] | 2021-10-04T00:51:15.000Z | q0utze | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Start a blog - what would interest/help you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0utze/start_a_blog_what_would_interesthelp_you/ |
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blazed22 | My son was officially diagnosed with ADHD about 2 years ago. After trying other methods, such as behavioral therapy and going to the chiropractor, finally decided to try medicine. It has made a world of difference and it’s like night and day. We still do bi weekly therapy sessions.
My sons dad was not in his life during this time. When I finally told him he was on medication he did not agree. He had to take Ritalin when he was younger and views it as harmful rather than helpful. My son goes to his dads every other weekend, and the past 2 weekends I could tell he didn’t get his medicine. I told him he needs to give it to my son, it’s doing him a disservice if he doesn’t get it. So finally this past weekend he gives it to him, but when he brings him home he tells me this story and at the end he says ADHD isn’t real. Shortly after he leaves. So then I have to do damage control and tell my son that ADHD is real, and his dad doesn’t know what he’s talking about.
I feel like this is a losing battle. My sons dad doesn’t take his own mental health seriously, I guess I can’t expect him to take anyone else’s mental health seriously. | 2021-10-04T00:46:38.000Z | q0ur6j | 12 | 28 | ADHD | My sons dad thinks ADHD isn’t real | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ur6j/my_sons_dad_thinks_adhd_isnt_real/ |
DAMIANL1233 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T00:42:11.000Z | q0uolf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Caffeine doesn’t affect me? Anyone else | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0uolf/caffeine_doesnt_affect_me_anyone_else/ |
rhra99 | Anyone have a problem with remembering what clothes they own?
I have so many clothes and I totally forget about them, especially when they’re tucked away in a drawer or in my closet.
Does anyone have a tip for how to store your clothes so everything is visible? I wish I could keep everything out in the open but that would be so cluttered. I just need a way to see exactly what’s in each of my drawers lol
Anyway, does anyone have trouble when it comes to storing things and then keeping track of them? Any tips?
Thanks!
TLDR: how do I store clothes in a way that helps me with object permanence ? | 2021-10-04T00:35:51.000Z | q0ukul | 16 | 4 | ADHD | How do I organize my drawers so that I remember what clothes I have? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ukul/how_do_i_organize_my_drawers_so_that_i_remember/ |
dumb-hippo | so i just got prescribed antidepressant by my psychologist (steraline to be exact) she’s trying not to diagnose me with adhd because she thinks it’s too serious and stuff so she gave me vitamins first and they didn’t do anything obviously so now she gave me steraline saying it should help(i have depression so it’ll help that part) but i was stimming a lot and she thought i had anxiety which i don’t. anyways i’m pretty sure i have moderate/severe adhd and it makes life for me very difficult so i’m wondering for anyone who’s tried it would it help with my adhd? | 2021-10-04T00:34:56.000Z | q0uka6 | 10 | 4 | ADHD | do antidepressants help with adhd? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0uka6/do_antidepressants_help_with_adhd/ |
rhra99 | [removed] | 2021-10-04T00:34:04.000Z | q0ujs2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have a problem with remembering what clothes they own? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ujs2/anyone_have_a_problem_with_remembering_what/ |
williamconniff | [removed] | 2021-10-04T00:27:53.000Z | q0ufy9 | 8 | 3 | ADHD | Are these ADHD symptoms | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ufy9/are_these_adhd_symptoms/ |
Artistic_Fee_1285 | My last post was too short so I hope this edit is better.
The last few years I’ve been obsessive about things. It was internet marketing for years, bodybuilding, diet, and more recently the introduction of cannibas.
I also find myself obsessing over negative things and always thinking about how I feel.
It always felt like ocd or something (my uncle has it) but I think it’s just my adhd hyperfixation on things. I don’t know how to stop or even calm myself down honestly - new meds have helped some but I just end up talking or thinking about the same things over and over me again
Have any of you dealt with this successfully? | 2021-10-04T00:27:31.000Z | q0ufqj | 2 | 6 | ADHD | I’m struggling with feeling obsessive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ufqj/im_struggling_with_feeling_obsessive/ |
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joylessbrick | Hi everyone. I've been on reddit for a year but kept on forgetting there's a sub for literally anything, and fairly recently this sub was suggested to me.
I'm Mr. Joyless Brick, I'm in my early 30s, and I think I have ADHD. I've always been the odd one out growing up, and living in a country that abolished communism a year before I was born, mental health is something that's still looked at as fake, although in the last 10 years or so, it started getting some attention.
I left my country a while ago to start a new life and, moved to the UK. I've been living with depression and anxiety for the past 10 years and, even though I tried to treat it, nothing ever worked, be it medication or therapy. My home country emphasised treating with benzos and the UK emphasised treating with CBT. I had a combination of both in both countries, but it never worked.
I'm different from others, I feel it, know it and experience within all my social groups. I've done lots of online screenings and all of them tell me I might have ADHD. I certainly have most traits, but also have some that contradict my self-diagnosys. The latter might be due to being a coping mechanism developed in order to fit in in a not-so-friendly NT society.
I like tidy, clean, open spaces, hate clutter, I'm always organised, I always plan ahead and good at it, I'm always on time, I'm good at reading social situations and good at reading people. I'm the President of office politics.
That's if I don't have a major depression episode when I simply don't care about anything and just drink my day away - actually had a few drinks (more) in order to have the courage to reach out for advice tonight. I feel like my friends and family think I'm just lazy. Not their fault, they're different in their own NT way.
It just baffles me how I can understand them, being "gifted" with extreme emphaty, and they can't understand me at all. At least they kind of hide it well, with the occasional "if you put your mind into it, you will overcome this" and blaming my symptoms on my drinking when in fact it's the condition that causes my drinking.
I need help, or I'm going to lose it soon. (Not violent, not suicidal.)
TL;DR - Is there any way I can get tested/screened/diagnosed faster in the UK for adult ADHD? Just moved house, need to get a job fast. GPs and CBT didn't help with anything. Always felt as weird/don't belong, but never knew how to ask for help when I was a kid. Tried different antidepressants to no avail.
Thank you for reading either the post or the TL;DR and any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Can't afford to go private. | 2021-10-04T00:18:16.000Z | q0uae3 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Adult ADHD diagnosing in the UK | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0uae3/adult_adhd_diagnosing_in_the_uk/ |
Calm_Most1799 | Every single time that I take Methylphenidate, I experience severe brain fog, where I cannot construct basic sentences without taking a 10 second pause between every word, this negatively impacts my speech too.
Another thing that I noticed is that I have to actually research synonyms online because I struggle with the brain fog.
However, apart from this, the concentration on Methylphenidate is excellent. | 2021-10-04T00:17:46.000Z | q0ua37 | 4 | 10 | ADHD | Do you experience brain fog with Methylphenidate? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ua37/do_you_experience_brain_fog_with_methylphenidate/ |
dulcismemorias | I have a dream of becoming good at digital art, sometimes all I can think about is drawing, but why won’t I just DO it and get going
I’ve even been given a very nice IPad and I bought an Apple Pencil and procreate, I have everything I need with me all the time but I can’t get myself to pick up the iPad sometimes, and when I do I just stare at it.
I want this to be my thing, but I can’t get myself to just sit and practice or even try.
Can anyone lend any advice on how to overcome this? Does anyone have advice for wanting to learn something or pick up a new hobby, have what I need, but can’t make myself start on it even though it’s all I think about sometimes?
Also, if any of you happen to have tips for a beginner digital artist who’s entirely unfamiliar with this, that would be so helpful too.
(I hope this post is ok, I’ve tried posting a few other times and my posts have been deleted by an auto mod thingy cause I didn’t know how to phrase my titles even though I understand the rules so I gave up. I’m sorry again if I did it wrong) | 2021-10-04T00:17:05.000Z | q0u9ob | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I want to learn something so badly but I can’t make myself just do it even when it’s all I can think about | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0u9ob/i_want_to_learn_something_so_badly_but_i_cant/ |
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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-04T00:02:50.000Z | q0u0nk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What task software offers advanced task views? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0u0nk/what_task_software_offers_advanced_task_views/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:52:33.000Z | q0tuak | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need advice on dosage, just got diagnosed with ADHD. Not so happy about it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tuak/need_advice_on_dosage_just_got_diagnosed_with/ |
ZayyGoated | I was recently diagnosed adhdpi, ive gone through many quizzes online all saying i had high symptoms corresponding with adhd.
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I finally got a diagnosis and was officially diagnosed with adhd predominately inattentive. I just recently have started speaking with my specialist about what symptoms effect my life and she told me that since my symptoms are interfering with my live severely i could benefit from medication.
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Even after all these quizzes and a diagnosis and speaking with a specialist i still feel like, am i really adhd or am i just lazy? and alot of it comes from me speaking with my mom about my struggling.
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I just recently told her about the adhd diagnosis and that im getting medication and she tells me "ok good you can get medication and put all this behind you"
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i dont like that response.
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Everytime i tell her something im struggling with mentally she just tells me its all in my head and i need to learn to control it.
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I have had straight Fs since like 4th grade, dropped out of highschool. She brought up the fact that when she woud get on my ass about failing my grades would then go up, but then theyd go right back down after.
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Its just annoying that she believes that everything is all in my head and that all my problems go away with just exercising and dieting. I feel as though my mental struggles arent valid to her and its annoying to deal with someone like that.
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i dont speak to her often because of the way that she is, and at this point debating if i should even update her on how my medications are helping me and how im doing in general.
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Just venting tbh
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side note: i believe my mom to be adhdpi and my dad to be adhd, my dad was able to say he could be but didnt care to get checked out cause he likes how he is.
My mom on the other hand when i bring up symptoms of her adhdpi that correspond with mine she claims that she doesnt do that or never has even though i have witnessed it.
Or goes on to say everyone does that and brushes it off. | 2021-10-03T23:52:23.000Z | q0tu79 | 18 | 7 | ADHD | Parent thinks ADHD is all in my head | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tu79/parent_thinks_adhd_is_all_in_my_head/ |
SelectShirt6 | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:49:52.000Z | q0tsnv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I. Need. Stimulation.... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tsnv/i_need_stimulation/ |
ThePipYay | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:47:21.000Z | q0tr62 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is finding stuff irrationally funny an ADHD thing? When my meds have worn off I tend to laugh like an idiot at basically nothing. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tr62/is_finding_stuff_irrationally_funny_an_adhd_thing/ |
IrishDiabetic | Please I'm going to end up failing my classes does anyone have tips to stay focused in school
Whenever I'm in classes I end up getting lost in my thoughts and can't focus but once I realise I've lost focus I focus to much on trying to focus so I just end up not listening because of this cycle. Please give suggestions | 2021-10-03T23:46:10.000Z | q0tqgm | 5 | 0 | ADHD | I can't concentrate in school | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tqgm/i_cant_concentrate_in_school/ |
Mundane-Mammoth-3358 | I've always struggled with the fact that I neeeed to do this and I neeed to do that. It plays over and over in my brain that I want to achieve these things and the thought just overwhelms me because I feel that I'm being behind and got to keep up with everything. The anxiety thoughts of being "normal" like everybody else in this world just gets me at times. I have been on meds on and off for 15 years and life is a bitch. I got a family and house now and "living" the American dream, but I've learned that it's OK to take breaks. It's OK to fail and It's fine to literally just do nothing at times. I think back in my teenage years and I was always the type to be the clean freak and just wanted to be organized but my brain was always on the go!! I'm 37 now and It's just not worth it anymore. Take breaks and don't take life so serious. Enjoy those down times and realize it's going to be ok. The world is cruel but our mental and physical well being is the most important. It doesn't matter where you're at in life and when you just sit outside or wherever and just sit/meditate you can just appreciate being alive. Stop taking life so serious!! Love you all | 2021-10-03T23:38:06.000Z | q0tlim | 1 | 5 | ADHD | It's OK!! To not be OK! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tlim/its_ok_to_not_be_ok/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T23:36:31.000Z | q0tkiy | 15 | 29 | ADHD | Is it wrong of me to not want friends? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tkiy/is_it_wrong_of_me_to_not_want_friends/ |
cskp | My grades were close to 70% almost always somehow even after party hard af.
After years of summoning motivation, hype and willpower to get things done, to the point where hyperfocusing makes feel like super saiyan .... I do feel tired as shit does take a toll if you don't take care of your physical health. | 2021-10-03T23:35:52.000Z | q0tk3r | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I feel like a beast after surviving for 27 years without meds or getting diagnosis, Am Correct or am I delusional, any else feel what I'm saying ? | 0.58 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tk3r/i_feel_like_a_beast_after_surviving_for_27_years/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T23:31:45.000Z | q0thg0 | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Other than having ADHD, how else does our Subreddit reflect us? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0thg0/other_than_having_adhd_how_else_does_our/ |
Purple_guy_official | I have suspected I have ADHD ever since primary school, even more so now since doing research on what it is and what the symptoms are, I talked to my therapist about it and she suspects I have ADHD as well, however I can't go see a doctor or a psychiatrist about it because they won't take me seriously. Every time I ask them about seeing a doctor they say the same thing "oh your just lazy" - "you're smart there's nothing wrong with you" and then they'll make fun of me for asking about being diagnosed, then they'll scold me for days because I don't have any organisation skills and I can't take initiative or focus on anything. Idk I guess I'm asking for advice here | 2021-10-03T23:30:00.000Z | q0tg8x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | idk what to title this | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tg8x/idk_what_to_title_this/ |
EllisR299 | I either don’t take my medication and can’t get anything done, can’t have genuine interaction (or remember it or the subject 2 minutes later), constant scatterbrain thinking of 50 things at once, repeating anxious thoughts, anger issues and song lyrics constantly in the background.
Or I take my medication and I feel numb and empty, constant mood swings, and because my meds make me a somewhat functioning human I can stay on one thought for a while which just makes me fixate on massive personal anxieties.
Just seems like a lose lose. | 2021-10-03T23:29:29.000Z | q0tfy5 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD Dilemma | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tfy5/adhd_dilemma/ |
jackieaqui | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:28:01.000Z | q0tf0n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Landmark College? (College for ADHD people) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tf0n/landmark_college_college_for_adhd_people/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T23:27:40.000Z | q0tetf | 3 | 0 | ADHD | no sleep on 20 mg Vyvanse after a year? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tetf/no_sleep_on_20_mg_vyvanse_after_a_year/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:23:57.000Z | q0tchv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When it comes to music do you like words or no? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0tchv/when_it_comes_to_music_do_you_like_words_or_no/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T23:16:12.000Z | q0t7ia | 29 | 36 | ADHD | Realized my executive dysfunction is made worse by where I live; need help finding this ideal place in the US: | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0t7ia/realized_my_executive_dysfunction_is_made_worse/ |
sneakybonbeakie | so, this is a text thread from my partner, (who has ADHD) who’s just started working at a
super-market. (Woolworths, Tesco, Ralph’s etc)
The guy he’s working with, is making him feel like an absolute idiot and making comments like “god give me strength” when in situations like this.
Should my partner be upfront and say he has ADHD? So that the other guy has context? Or just leave it be?
https://i.imgur.com/88HftPE.jpg/r/ /u/ /r/ | 2021-10-03T23:08:59.000Z | q0t2uq | 4 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD working in a supermarket | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0t2uq/adhd_working_in_a_supermarket/ |
Small-and-Aggressive | [removed] | 2021-10-03T23:04:51.000Z | q0t068 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I handle going to college with my adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0t068/how_do_i_handle_going_to_college_with_my_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T23:03:23.000Z | q0sz5k | 6 | 2 | ADHD | does dexamfetamine have laxative effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sz5k/does_dexamfetamine_have_laxative_effects/ |
betlemomy | I went into Lockdown (19yo) thinking this was my chance to catch up on everything I let pass me by, dreams, projects, ideas, etc. After a week or two in, I spiraled into (my normal mindset) and ended up doing absolutely nothing, stuck in a state of “paralysis” the whole time. Once Lockdown was over, I felt like i completely failed myself, and fell into deep(er) depression, and kind of gave up on myself. Good thing for my family and friend for keeping me afloat, but the more I fail myself, and my goals, the more it’s harder it is not to give up, and submit to my fears/weaknesses. Does anyone else relate to me? Oh also, during Lockdown, is when I was diagnosed with ADHD, which makes my past make a lot more sense. Still trying keep raising my confidence to be able to want to leave my place and socialize. | 2021-10-03T23:00:32.000Z | q0sx75 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How was your Quarantine Lockdown experience? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sx75/how_was_your_quarantine_lockdown_experience/ |
ENTPinNYC | So, I'm an actress and singer. I've been acting and singing since I was 5 years old, and I have a formal education in acting and just started a bachelor in singing and songwriting. I was diagnosed with ADHD just a month ago, and I'm not at all surprised by that.
This is my first time in an educational situation in which I'm aware that my symptoms are actually symptoms, not character flaws. A big one for me is that I actually understand now that I wasn't just being lazy when the homework I had the most trouble with in acting school was when I was supposed to turn in a weekly log of my daily rehearsals.
Now, I want to have daily rehearsals. I really do. I want to do yoga, I want to warm up my voice, I want to exercize a bit, I want to actively work on the stuff we learned in class, so I can develop as a performer. I really really want to be able to do that, and I've been trying for YEARS with no success. Sometimes it works for a month or so, and then I forget to do it one time to many, and I lose my momentum, and then I just can't. Even in school, when I was asked to turn in a daily log for something as easy as laying on a yoga mat on the floor for 20 minutes, releasing my muscles and noticing what was happening around me without letting it affect me, I had to lie about at least 2-3 of those daily liedowns each week.
I intended to rehearse every single day, yet a lot of the time I never got around to having a structured rehearsal. My only strategies to get it done was booking a rehearsal room (not an option every day), telling someone I was going to rehearse in 5 minutes (preferably someone who could hear me do it, and would know if I didn't), or actually rehearsing with someone. And I hate that I need that amount of accountability in order to do something I really want to do and genuinely care about improving in.
Now I know that's ADHD. It's a bit of a relief to know that, but it kind of has my brain hyperfocusing on researching ways to fix it. I graduated acting school, and I've accepted that things like yoga and vocal warmup are great, but not something I'll be able to do every day. Now that I no loger feel like I have to force myself (and now that I'm on meds), I actually manage to do it on the days I'm not too fully booked, and that's often enough for me to be content. I'm doing what I can, and I'm not beating myself up for not being able to do it every day.
However, I just had my first week of classes in a music bachelor, and now I'm facing the same problem with singing. Now I know it's ADHD. And now I'm questioning whether a structured rehearsal process is actually the right way to rehearse, or if that's just the neurotypical norm.
I'm supposed to keep a journal in which I structure rehearsals ahead of time, at least 4-5 times a week, and then reflect on how it went. It's been 5 days since class, and I have two entries. Only one of the two details a structured rehearsal. And I've been so mad at myself for that. I love singing, I should be able to take 30 minutes out of my day to sing, even if I'm busy. But then today, I realised that I have been rehearsing. I'm rehearsing all the time. I sing constantly, as a form of stimming. I probably sing for hours every single day, and I never wear out my voice. If you look at today, I guess my "rehearsal" can be detailed as:
"Spent all morning randomly singing/humming Halloween music, carefully. They all covered different parts of my register, and different techniques, and didn't push my voice too far. Added in some physical warmup by dancing to Lil Nas X's That's What I Want for 30 minutes when I was supposed to be doing my makeup. Also stretched out my muscles a lot throughout the day, and put a lot of focus on releasing tension, seeing as I always notice when I'm tense, and am so distracted by it, I need to resolve it immediately. Probably also did some random ballet moves while talking to someone, for no reason. Then I tried to choose a song to work on next class, and ended up rehearsing 11 different songs in different styles and registers, with as much focus on technique as possible."
I know that's not structured. But why is that not okay? This is more or less a daily thing for me. I always focus on technique. I always focus on not straining my voice to the point where it's damaged. And I love learning the most difficult songs I can find, so I can spend hours focusing on different techniques and trying to develop as a singer. I just don't structure it.
Is that an okay way to work? At least within song? Again, I've never had teachers notice my lack of structured rehearsal, and this works better for my brain. When I try to do a structured rehearsal on my own, I always end up zoning out, spending too long on the wrong thing, skipping over an important step, and overthink my singing until I push my voice too far. I never actually get anything useful from rehearsals I have by myself outside a rehearsal room unless they're random and spontaneous. And that works for me. Not sure if it works for my teacher, though, who wants us to keep this log. So if anyone has any tips, that'd be great!
Also, does anyone else have this experience? I'm really curious about how ADHD affect other performers, seeing as I couldn't really find anything about this online. Is this just a me thing? | 2021-10-03T22:59:12.000Z | q0sw70 | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Singers/Actors/Performers with ADHD - How do you rehearse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sw70/singersactorsperformers_with_adhd_how_do_you/ |
Scared-Sound-4606 | [removed] | 2021-10-03T22:51:37.000Z | q0sri9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 40yo and finally diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sri9/40yo_and_finally_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T22:48:38.000Z | q0spme | 38 | 9 | ADHD | Ever sense I took my meds I've been having libido problems | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0spme/ever_sense_i_took_my_meds_ive_been_having_libido/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T22:45:25.000Z | q0snkh | 2 | 6 | ADHD | My New Doc Lowered My Medication and Won’t Switch it Back. Frustrated and Struggling. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0snkh/my_new_doc_lowered_my_medication_and_wont_switch/ |
Sagie_404-o_o | Due to financial issues, I have been without proper medication for about eight months. For context, I had a backup stash( of concerta) that I had been rationing until I ran out four months ago. When I ran out, I started taking my brother's medication because I couldn't afford mine. He was taking a 36 mg dose of Vyvanse. A month ago, I ran out and experienced what I believe was an extreme set of withdrawal symptoms that lasted two weeks. I have never experienced withdrawal symptoms before or with my own medication (concerta extended-release tablet). I suspect it might be because I started taking Vyvanse, which is not what I'm prescribed. When I was experiencing what I believe were withdrawal symptoms, I experienced highly crippling anxiety. I was in bed for two weeks, nervous and overthinking everything you could imagine. I am now two weeks post-withdrawal symptoms and feel like my unmedicated self again.
I was just recently able to get my prescription filled and am concerned about how I should start taking my pills since I've been without them for so long. I don't want to ask my doctor because I'm a bit embarrassed about not being able to afford it and having to explain what I've been doing the past 8 months (which is essentially self-medicating and dosing), which he warned me not to do.
I am afraid to start my medication again. I fear that I may have a withdrawal episode with my OWN medication. I'm also nervous that taking my dose (as strong as it is) may shock my nervous system.
Does anybody know how I should go about starting to retake my medication? I have been prescribed 54 mg and 18mg of Concerta extended-release tablets to be taken together every morning.
If anybody has any helpful advice that they can share with me, it will be greatly appreciated. I've struggled with my ADD all my life, and it seems like my medication is the only thing that seems to help. My choices may seem foolish, but I felt like I had no other choice.
Thank you for reading, and I appreciate any help given!! | 2021-10-03T22:43:21.000Z | q0sm7l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How should I start taking my ADD Med again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sm7l/how_should_i_start_taking_my_add_med_again/ |
high_seraph | I haven’t been diagnosed, but I can’t look into that yet, I feel guilty and I don’t want to burden my family over this. Today has been one of these days that I just feel a lot of frustration for thinking that I can’t rely on my own head to remember simple information. I try to be as organized as possible at work, I have a small notepad that I take with me everywhere, and whenever I remember to use it, I try to write down things I have to/should do/can’t forget. But it doesn’t work often, because I can’t even be consistent with that. Same thing with my personal life. I know my SO feels overwhelmed for feeling that they have to make plans, have to remember things and be on their toes for both of us because of my unreliability. I feel like that’s not fair to them, and no matter how much I make an effort to be more responsible or reliable, it always falls through. | 2021-10-03T22:37:26.000Z | q0sifp | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling unreliable | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sifp/feeling_unreliable/ |
hilmiira | Life is terrible cant focus to anyting, and this situation become even worse in the most important year of my life, I will fail, thats certain, but then? What will happen? become a robot or a homeless? İs there even a another option? I always wanted to be a animator but its a very hard and drawing the same scene again and again all day is so hard for focus, always get distracted by something and dont forget I give 0 guarantee about anyting, some days I become a really good worker, make smart and great stuff but times like this is rare, and mostly cant find motivation for work and of course mess up terribly, I am a idiotr who cant create creative stuff, focus to anyting, work with great productivity or anyting else good. I am simply not suitable for this life and totaly useless, Goodbye? Maybe. | 2021-10-03T22:35:19.000Z | q0sh0l | 6 | 8 | ADHD | I dont want to exist | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sh0l/i_dont_want_to_exist/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T22:31:20.000Z | q0segw | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Overthinking with ADHD ? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0segw/overthinking_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T22:30:57.000Z | q0se7h | 3 | 7 | ADHD | Guys I’m feeling really weird/years of scattered notes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0se7h/guys_im_feeling_really_weirdyears_of_scattered/ |
Confusedbunnygirl | [removed] | 2021-10-03T22:28:41.000Z | q0scoy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Did you notice your symptoms more after you got diagnosed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0scoy/did_you_notice_your_symptoms_more_after_you_got/ |
uniquealphabetical | After waiting 2 years to access first-line meds, rather than "yay, proper meds, I can do this, wow is this what normal people feel like?" I'm feeling the occupational burnout and apathy and that familiar urge to quit my job (which would be a bad idea).
Week 1 was all stomachaches and nausea, headaches and feeling jumpy. Nausea has subsided a bit, but the headaches I seem to get coming off, so late morning and in the afternoon.
I've had a little more extra executive function and reduced emotional reactivity admittedly but is this very normal with Ritalin? Should I look at switching to Adderall or try to push through the initial yuck and give it a go? I'm not liking it at all and can't imagine why people would want to feel like this and abuse it.
Yep, I'm keeping hydrated and am far more aware of my diet and have switched up my routine to include compulsory breakfast and a few other tweaks but I'm open to whatever anyone would like to share. | 2021-10-03T22:28:33.000Z | q0scm3 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Week 2 on Ritalin and work seems harder to focus on than ever? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0scm3/week_2_on_ritalin_and_work_seems_harder_to_focus/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T22:27:59.000Z | q0sc9k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Guys I’m feeling really weird/scattered notes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0sc9k/guys_im_feeling_really_weirdscattered_notes/ |
visionarytune | I've been on vyvanse for a few weeks, 40mg for over a week now and I've been feeling weird.
Everytime I take it, once it kicks in about an hour and a half later I feel this weird feeling in my body, I can't explain it, kinda like a body high maybe?? During this time I start feeling very horny too. The feeling fades away about 3 hours after taking it and I feel normal after.
Does anyone else experience something like this? I was expecting a mild come up compared to Concerta as others were talking about, but it's definitely not mild at all, I can feel it way more than I did with Concerta, except it takes longer to kick in | 2021-10-03T22:22:55.000Z | q0s946 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse makes me feels weird | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0s946/vyvanse_makes_me_feels_weird/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T22:22:28.000Z | q0s8ty | 2 | 1 | ADHD | sooo ? rejection dysphoria ? idk ? im just very embarrassed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0s8ty/sooo_rejection_dysphoria_idk_im_just_very/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T22:16:32.000Z | q0s4ym | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Forgetting to speak up for yourself... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0s4ym/forgetting_to_speak_up_for_yourself/ |
Cubbage-kun | So.
I am primarily hyperactive type, and I keep seeing posts that seem like they’re from PI (primarily inattentive) people, which isn’t a problem at all, I just often feel isolated because while I do have attention problems (duh), I don’t have them nearly to the extent of a lot of posters here. So I’m wondering if I could hear from some other PH (primarily hyperactive) people? How are your experiences different from PI’s? Do you find particular things easier or harder? Has your ADHD remained stable, gotten worse, or gotten better as you got older? Just looking for more people like me ^^;;; Also, sorry if a lot of this post is redundant, I added a lot to make sure I met word count hahaha | 2021-10-03T22:09:47.000Z | q0s0ez | 5 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD - Primarily Hyperactive Type | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0s0ez/adhd_primarily_hyperactive_type/ |
DangerSnake1 | Hi all,
I'm 19F and a student. I started medication this year, and as expected, I've lost my appetite. This means I've lost a lot of weight. I'm happy with my body, but I don't want to get much thinner than this. What can I eat when I have no appetite? How can I get my appetite back and gain back weight?
I would prefer cheap options as I'm poor, but I understand if that's not possible. | 2021-10-03T21:53:51.000Z | q0rps3 | 21 | 2 | ADHD | What can I eat? | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rps3/what_can_i_eat/ |
bunnysmores | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:51:28.000Z | q0ro8s | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Boyfriend experiencing physical pain on Vyvanse | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0ro8s/boyfriend_experiencing_physical_pain_on_vyvanse/ |
DangerSnake1 | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:50:15.000Z | q0rneh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What to eat??? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rneh/what_to_eat/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:46:36.000Z | q0rkyd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My GF has adhd, how can I be a better BF? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rkyd/my_gf_has_adhd_how_can_i_be_a_better_bf/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:45:52.000Z | q0rkgj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hello, anyone take Adderall with hormonal birth control? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rkgj/hello_anyone_take_adderall_with_hormonal_birth/ |
eatyoutoes | Hey,
I dont know if this is the right subreddit to post in, but since I am suspicious of having ADHD (or other similar disorder perhas), I might as well drop it here. Nope, not diagnosed, but I am seeing a specialist soon.
I often feel like my life is very dull. Like it all feels so pointless. Don't get me wrong; I don't want to end it. It just seems so repetitive to me, and like there's not much to be excited about throughout the week.
I get anxious and tired when I think of all the upcoming exams in school. Especially after the past two weeks when I had 3 tests (and likely completely failed them all). I studied for two of these real hard, for like 5 - 6 hours, and it was really exhausting, but I messed up regardless of my efforts. And the first one ended up real bad, too, but again, I didn't try that hard. This only proofs how much of a bitch I am, and it really doesn't motivate me to study again. Well, I cannot even expect all that much of myself anyway, since it has always been this bad with my academics.
I really want to be productive, and don't really enjoy lying around all day instead of doing something useful, but I often just don't have the energy and motivation. I do art and bussiness aside from school (that's literally all my hobbies), but regularly feels so lazy to do any of it. I just feel so tired, even though it's been only a fucking month since school started.
I am just tired, while I know I shouldn't be. Perhaps thats why I also got sick a few days ago. I should really sleep more.
Anyway, thanks for reading. Dunno what I was trying to achieve here, but I felt pretty sad and I guess I need someone to tell me that its gonna be okay, or that they experience the same.
Thank you. | 2021-10-03T21:44:56.000Z | q0rjtk | 4 | 2 | ADHD | My life feels often dull and I do bad in school | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rjtk/my_life_feels_often_dull_and_i_do_bad_in_school/ |
Cubbage-kun | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:44:01.000Z | q0rj6d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any hyperactive types here? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rj6d/any_hyperactive_types_here/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-03T21:35:24.000Z | q0rdax | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Stuck on gift ideas, obsessing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rdax/stuck_on_gift_ideas_obsessing/ |
Canedew | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:34:21.000Z | q0rcke | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD friendly careers, support, and any advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0rcke/adhd_friendly_careers_support_and_any_advice/ |
Rammite | I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 5, put on Adderall then Strattera until I was 11 or so - at which point, my parents worked to wean me off the medication. I was *dramatically* underweight due to the side effects, and I was at a serious health risk if I continued to be medication.
Now, 15 years later, I'm starting to think maybe I should get medicated again, to see how it'd change my life. We all know the story - I'm ambitious and creative and I can't focus on any project for the life of me regardless of how passionate I am about it.
I've moved cross country and I've been wildly overwhelmed, and it wasn't until I saw [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pyqxww/do_you_ever_wish_the_world_would_stop_so_you/) when I thought "wait, I might have less of a grip over my ADHD than I thought".
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My question is - I *was* medicated with an official ADHD diagnosis. I moved cross country and don't have access to my old paperwork. **How do I go about getting new medication?**
Does that involve digging up old paperwork? Connecting my new doctors to the old ones? How do I even find a doctor that handles ADHD? Back when I was first diagnosed, I was a dumb kid and my parents handled everything. Now that I'm on my own, I'm not sure what my first few steps should be. | 2021-10-03T21:27:53.000Z | q0r7zg | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get medicated again? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0r7zg/how_do_i_get_medicated_again/ |
BIGM005E | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:26:32.000Z | q0r717 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I don't have having adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0r717/i_dont_have_having_adhd/ |
akiradvd | hii adhd reddit
uhh ok so basically i was talking with my therapist abt how i haven’t been able to hyperfixate super strongly on something for months. i’ve had a couple here and there but nothing to what i had a couple months ago with this one source of media. i told my therapist abt how this made me feel super empty and unmotivated and he pointed out it may be due to my meds? like instead of just focusing on the one hyperfixation they help me focus on other stuff too? bc i haven’t hyper fixated on anything super strongly like i use to be able too since starting them.
has anyone else experienced this? and maybe does anybody have any advice on how to get a super strong hyperfixatation again? thanks !! | 2021-10-03T21:19:47.000Z | q0r293 | 13 | 0 | ADHD | unable to hyperfixate due to meds? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0r293/unable_to_hyperfixate_due_to_meds/ |
L6ken | Hi I’m M(20) and I was diagnosed this May (though I’ve always known) I began taking medication my doctor sends a prescription to my CVS and I’ve been taking “Dextroamp-Amphet Er 20mg “ (not sure if that’s the brand) but after 3 months of taking it I really don’t like it. It gives me constant constipation, headaches, and gives me spurts of focus it’s silences the noise and distraction but doesn’t slow my mind at all and I had taken adderall that were pressed 2 years prior due to my own research to see if I really had adhd and the illegal ones were great it slowed things way down and made my emotions feel normal instead of scattered and random ,as well as constantly kept my energy medium for like 5 hours and wore off easy (instead of very high which it usually is), I remember them being pressed and pinkish. I spoke to my doc and said I wanted to switch and she sent something to the CVS allowing me to switch but idk what to tell the pharmacy I don’t know brands or manufacturers and when I asked he said they’ll switch me to “Par adderall xr” idk anything about that plz help.
Summary :
I take Dextroamp-Amphet and hate it and want to switch but idk what to switch to and pharmacy wants to give me Par adderall xr what do I do. | 2021-10-03T21:17:46.000Z | q0r0vf | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Help with switching | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0r0vf/help_with_switching/ |
Iris_doesnt_bloom | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:16:17.000Z | q0qzt9 | 85 | 87 | ADHD | Anyone with ADHD good at school? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0qzt9/anyone_with_adhd_good_at_school/ |
rivet_head99 | [removed] | 2021-10-03T21:13:03.000Z | q0qxgv | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Building a support group on discord | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0qxgv/building_a_support_group_on_discord/ |
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