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mandodelph | [removed] | 2021-10-02T18:10:24.000Z | q009wh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else feel like they aren't gonna make it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q009wh/anyone_else_feel_like_they_arent_gonna_make_it/ |
rosebudgh0st | [removed] | 2021-10-02T18:09:40.000Z | q009dk | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Got diagnosed with ADHD, what do I do now? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q009dk/got_diagnosed_with_adhd_what_do_i_do_now/ |
trifolium-sapiens | [removed] | 2021-10-02T18:07:02.000Z | q007or | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just started my treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q007or/just_started_my_treatment/ |
Wonderful_Ad_8390 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T18:03:19.000Z | q0057e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I go about asking my psychiatrist to put me on stimulants | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0057e/how_do_i_go_about_asking_my_psychiatrist_to_put/ |
CurlyBill03 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T18:00:29.000Z | q0038q | 14 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse users, ever give up coffee or tea in the AM and just mix your vyvanse with water? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q0038q/vyvanse_users_ever_give_up_coffee_or_tea_in_the/ |
CanadianHankHill | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:58:40.000Z | q001vk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How late in the day can I take Concerta 54mg before I can't sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q001vk/how_late_in_the_day_can_i_take_concerta_54mg/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:54:11.000Z | pzzz15 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Wanting to get a degree while also feeling like any effort to learn is useless | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzz15/wanting_to_get_a_degree_while_also_feeling_like/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:52:46.000Z | pzzy4o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Which Edward M. Hallowell book should I get? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzy4o/which_edward_m_hallowell_book_should_i_get/ |
RevelFaye | Hello, I am an 18 year old girl that is currently taking 45 mg of vyvanse to relieve my ADHD. I have noticed that while on it I feel an overwhelming need to stretch my muscles, it's quite annoying at times, especially when laying in my bed and studying for college exams.
I also have experienced a scary situation where I almost passed out in one of my classes on campus while on it. I don't eat much, I maybe only consume 500 calories a day and I always skip breakfast before taking my vyvanse. I did the same that day and in class my heart started racing so fast, everytime my heart would beat it felt as if it was going to pop out of my chest and I began getting lightheaded, dizzy, i was shaking more so than usual, my breathing was heavy, and I couldn't focus on what the professor was saying. It was insanely embarrassing. It got so bad that I felt the need to run out of the room and to the nurses office, however I was not looking to make a scene. I have never experienced this, though I do get dizzy when standing up. This was also around the first time I started taking vyvanse.
I have an appointment with my doctor in two weeks, but I would like to hear others experiences that are on vyvanse for some reassurance and to know more about potential effects. | 2021-10-02T17:52:41.000Z | pzzy2s | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzy2s/vyvanse_side_effects/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:45:18.000Z | pzztf1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it normal for ADHD medication to just…not work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzztf1/is_it_normal_for_adhd_medication_to_justnot_work/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:45:01.000Z | pzzt7r | 3 | 9 | ADHD | I hate thinking about food and I am a picky eater because I hyperfixate on a food until i hate seeing it | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzt7r/i_hate_thinking_about_food_and_i_am_a_picky_eater/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:43:40.000Z | pzzs91 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I have grievances with my family but I don't see a fruitful outcome by telling them either. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzs91/i_have_grievances_with_my_family_but_i_dont_see_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:42:29.000Z | pzzriu | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Will RSD go away after getting off a medication that successfully treats it for a year? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzriu/will_rsd_go_away_after_getting_off_a_medication/ |
Dolphingurl1993 | **Posting this review because there isn't much feedback on this drug online! I tried looking for it myself before starting Adzenys and did not find much.**
I've been medicated for ADHD for 8 years. Over the years I've been on Vyvanse, Adderall (instant & XR), Ritalin, & Evekeo.
My psychiatrist recently wanted me to try Adzenys. I'm always game to try a new drug for my ADHD, especially when my doctor boasted about the fact that his other patients on it were claiming it lasted 10+ hours with no crash.
If you're not familiar with Adzenys, it's the bioequivalent of Adderall XR, but without the salts. It's a dissolvable tablet. I had a feeling I wasn't going to like it because Adderall XR made me extra moody and the crash was brutal.
Before starting, I was on 50mg Vyvanse and 20mg Adderall. The Vyvanse only lasts about 5-6 hours for me, so I take the Adderall in the afternoon. I'm on the highest does of Adzeys btw (18.8mg).
To start with, the design of the drug is counterintuitive when dealing with ADHD folks. It's a very fragile pill since it's dissolvable, so it comes in a large box with blister packs. Within this box, it comes with a slim plastic case that holds 6 pills/blister packs to take on the go. I always have my pills with me because my mornings are such a fucking disaster that 99.9% of the time I forget to take my pill until I'm in the car on the way to work or at work. The people who designed this drug thought someone with ADHD would remember to refill this thing with the drug that would have helped them remember to refill this thing?????? I've forgotten EVERY TIME it's empty.
I'm sure some of you can relate to this: At least once a week, I will take my bottle out of bag (when I was on Vyvanse), zone out, and then I come back to reality with the bottle still in my hand and I don't know if I took the pill or not. The one good thing about Adzenys is the evidence of the blister pack the pill was in lmao.
To me, the actual drug itself feels very much like Adderall XR. I can't decide if it has more of a subtle start than Adderall XR or if it's just that the dose isn't enough for me. Adzenys isn't working nearly as well as Vyvanse does for me. The best way I can describe it is spotty. It's like the release of the medication throughout the "day" (4-5 hours tops) is all over the place. I've had 30-45 min spurts where I'm able to focus pretty well and then feel an obvious dip. Then 15 min later, I can feel it starting to work a little again but it's foggy. Foggy in that I don't have 9 million things on my mind and I'm not restless, but I feel like a shell of myself? That lasts for about 20 min before I can get something done without zoning out 18 times. It's a cycle of that. Vyvanse for me is relatively smooth and steady most days comparably.
I also don't know if I'm even taking it correctly. Of course with ADHD my mind is wildly overthinking it. Since it feels a little different than Adderall XR, in my opinion, it could very well be the delivery of it. Am I leaving in my mouth long enough? Did I leave it in my mouth too long? Should I swish it around? Would that fuck it up? Btw it tastes like an extra sugary orange sweet tart and the texture once dissolved is gritty and gross. The instructions say to put it on top of your tongue, but every other dissolvable pill goes under so that your mucous membranes can absorb it (but it is extended release so idk!!). I can't find much info online about dissolvable tablets that are extended release. If anyone has any tips on taking these, pls advise.
I've been on Adzenys for almost 2 months. My doc prescribes my prescriptions in 3 month increments, so I forgot to make an appointment to change back to Vyvanse/Adderall. Go figure. But I will be switching back. Hope my doc enjoys his kickback because I think he was full of shit.
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TLDR; If Adderall XR wasn't a good fit for you, Adzenys probably isn't either. Also, it's a dumbass design for a drug for people with ADHD since you have to remember to refill your plastic pack since they can't be stored in a bottle. | 2021-10-02T17:34:37.000Z | pzzmds | 3 | 8 | ADHD | Adzenys Review | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzmds/adzenys_review/ |
discolemonadeee | So for some background, about 8 months ago I sought help for my issues through a Telehealth service that matched you with a psychiatrist in your state. It was much cheaper that typically in-person visits and seemed extremely convenient at first. I really like the doctor they matched me with and have made a ton of progress with the treatment/medications we’ve tried.
My issue here is with the telehealth service, not my doctor. They are extremely unhelpful when it comes to things like billing, refill requests, pharmacy problems. They don’t even have a customer service line you can call, you have to schedule a call with them 2 days in advance if you need any help. It got to the point where I was waiting 2-3 weeks for the medication somehow and the doctor didn’t even know.
She told me in our first appointment when she introduced herself that she worked in-person with patients too mostly and did online appointments on the side, and that if I wanted to have longer or in-person sessions with her in the future I could (she practices about an hour away from me, not many psychiatrists in my area).
My question here is that because I don’t have an appointment until November 6, I don’t have a way to contact her through the telehealth platform (another big issue: they provide no way to directly contact provider like a phone # or email, all messages middle-manned through the platform and often take days to be submitted). I found the doctors information online with a phone number for her practice. Would it be in appropriate of me in any way to call her office and try to speak with her about making an appointment? I’m not sure how this works with doctors who work in two different places and I know a lot of stuff about about medical processes doesn’t make sense to me so I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t be breaking rules or getting her in trouble by contacting her outside our usual mode of communication. | 2021-10-02T17:31:42.000Z | pzzkg2 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Advice about contacting my doctor | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzkg2/advice_about_contacting_my_doctor/ |
MrWondrfull | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:28:14.000Z | pzzi3n | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Is a smartphone one of the worst things with ADHD? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzi3n/is_a_smartphone_one_of_the_worst_things_with_adhd/ |
thrwayAttention | I'm currently struggling with my partner because she feels I do not give my full attention. The problem is, I feel like the way I think just doesn't work this way. To me, I feel like she has my focus, but regardless, other things pop into my head that I am going to think about - that does not mean I am not focused on her too, but she feels like this means she cannot keep my attention. It's hard to describe but the closest I can think is if someone's focus can be described as a 'train of thought', I usually have multiple trains running. She wants all of the trains.
Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this? It's frustrating because I know she's upset about it but I genuinely don't know what I'm supposed to do when this is just the way my brain seems to work. | 2021-10-02T17:23:27.000Z | pzzf25 | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Partner feels I give "half or less" of my attention | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzf25/partner_feels_i_give_half_or_less_of_my_attention/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:23:26.000Z | pzzf1n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Neurotypical conversations are so boring…. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzzf1n/neurotypical_conversations_are_so_boring/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:11:13.000Z | pzz78i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Newly diagnosed. Wondered what the meds are like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzz78i/newly_diagnosed_wondered_what_the_meds_are_like/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T17:05:28.000Z | pzz3ix | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Any barbers here? | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzz3ix/any_barbers_here/ |
ruby191701 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T17:03:34.000Z | pzz26p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you take a booster before socialising at night on the weekends? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzz26p/do_you_take_a_booster_before_socialising_at_night/ |
AccountantTime3912 | Four weeks into my first year of uni and i feel like a disappointment. Sometimes i just cry about how far could i get with a normal mental health. Like living like anybody else.
Somehow, I thought i can change after high school, my issues with concentration, short memory... etc
I have to accept i am not ok
Hurts to look back to the child i was with all those adhd symptoms but my parents never realised anything wrong. I hate them for this
I am not diagnosed. I have no money for a fricking psychologist and therapy. Getting it free is not that easy.
It is a vicious cycle. The depression, the eating disorder...
I feel im to numb for university
The only reason im here because i studied over focusing from week to week like a maniac when the deadlines came.
I don’t even know what to do
Anybody who has gone through uni the same?
Sorry my text is messy | 2021-10-02T17:03:07.000Z | pzz1w8 | 12 | 26 | ADHD | University- How could i be so naive? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzz1w8/university_how_could_i_be_so_naive/ |
Pacfromsac | I stopped my Concerta after concussion because I experienced extreme light sensitivity, dizziness, and extreme fatigue. Since was on bed rest I didn’t want stimulants of any kind except coffee was necessary to wake up even though it exacerbated my headaches.
3 months before the accident, I went from the Concerta 36 mg I had been on for 2 years to 27mg because always I felt a little *too* stimulated but my symptoms were resolved so I didn’t want to mess with it. Cut to post-concussion and 27mg wasn’t enough. I had an extra bottle of 36mg so I tried it again. While my ADHD is much better, I am still very hungry, which was also a result of my concussion.
By no means was I on the Concerta strictly for the appetite suppression (I lost 30lbs of much -needed weight loss in less than 1 year), but I am still significantly hungry and have gained 12 lbs in 8 weeks. All my other concussion symptoms are gone.
Like I said the 36mg is working except the constant hunger. I have an appointment with psychiatrist in a week so I can update him but I know he’ll ask me if I want to increase to 54mg. I’m a bit afraid of being overstimulated again. Am I selfish and irresponsible for being concerned about my weight? I’m terrified of gaining back the weight I lost and have tried eating healthy but I honestly feel out of control.
I appreciate any feedback. | 2021-10-02T16:59:32.000Z | pzyzak | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recovering from concussion 8 weeks ago and resumed Concerta 4 weeks ago. Concerta dose no longer suppresses my appetite. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyzak/recovering_from_concussion_8_weeks_ago_and/ |
dreamheadx | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:59:15.000Z | pzyz3z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse and irritation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyz3z/vyvanse_and_irritation/ |
Fair_Ad8752 | I study all day and when I get home at 5pm, I still need to study. What I have been doing is drinking Coke while I study at night because of the sugar and caffeine. I know it’s very bad to do, which is why I wanted to ask what you guys drink in the evening to keep you powering through studies.
Would gatorade be better? I know sugar is supposed to help executive functions. At least that is what Dr. Russell Barkley claims. Any input would be very much appreciated. | 2021-10-02T16:54:13.000Z | pzyvrh | 5 | 2 | ADHD | What are the best things to drink while studying? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyvrh/what_are_the_best_things_to_drink_while_studying/ |
SpiralConsciousness | When my meds are wearing off, I am utterly exhausted. I used to be the person who would stay up till like 2am but I just started medication and by 9-10pm I'm done and ready for bed. This feels like it should be normal but, the fact that I haven't had this happen before. It's weird. Along with feeling ready to wake up in the morning.
Mind you, I am on methylphenidate 18mg er. After a few hours I feel a decline like if I'm not actively doing something I could stay where I am and nap. Idk if this has anything to do with it. I have another appointment in 3 weeks to see how it's working. | 2021-10-02T16:51:58.000Z | pzyuar | 8 | 1 | ADHD | So at the end of the day... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyuar/so_at_the_end_of_the_day/ |
loveofstones | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:39:17.000Z | pzylx3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else bad at returning texts and then feeling so anxious that you don’t return the messages which makes it only worse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzylx3/anyone_else_bad_at_returning_texts_and_then/ |
stell_ia | I told my best friend last night abt my really recent ADHD diagnosis and she was super supportive about it! I have been so nervous reaching out for help from my friends but she was the best person to talk to about all of this.
She was so supportive and reassuring that good things are going to come out of finally getting diagnosed, and that now I’m on the exciting journey of getting to know myself again. I’ve been really down about the diagnosis all week but she made me feel so valid in who I am.
Just wanted to share my appreciation for her and how awesome it is to have someone like that as a friend. And if you’ve been hesitant to tell a loved one about your diagnosis, it might actually turn out way better than you’d imagine! | 2021-10-02T16:35:06.000Z | pzyj3q | 3 | 4 | ADHD | My best friend made me feel so valid about my diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyj3q/my_best_friend_made_me_feel_so_valid_about_my/ |
Missojarella | I (40f in process of getting diagnosed) always had anxiety and depression since childhood but had been particularly spiralling out of control before lockdown . During my nrly 2yrs off(which allowed more detailed observation of thought processes due to reduced expectations/stimuli) have recently realised I do def have aaalll symptoms of add/ adhd inattentive i just masked it and struggled on thinking i was just lazy and stupid. For the past few years I have also been struggling with little to no positive emotions/appetite/interest or enjoyment in anything and fatigue symptoms. (Basically 2 years self medicating, sleeping as much as poss cos i can't make myself do anything, the slows my brain?)
Currently waiting on doc app (uk) to see about diagnosis as i have no way to motivate myself unless its last minute panic. I always focused on emotional rewards and just thought i had to try harder. Really struggling but feel lighter hoping its adhd brain not laziness.
Any one else have this particularly fun combo?? | 2021-10-02T16:33:21.000Z | pzyhze | 3 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and Anhedonia/Dysthymia combo can anyone suggest ways to motivate with minimal positive emotions?? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyhze/adhd_and_anhedoniadysthymia_combo_can_anyone/ |
WakeMeUpOnJdgmntDay | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:31:25.000Z | pzygqx | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I work an average of 60 hours a week without medication. Is that normal? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzygqx/i_work_an_average_of_60_hours_a_week_without/ |
Palystya | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:30:04.000Z | pzyfro | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is anyone else on Strattera? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyfro/is_anyone_else_on_strattera/ |
Palystya | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:27:02.000Z | pzyduo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone get tired from Strattera? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyduo/does_anyone_get_tired_from_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T16:25:48.000Z | pzyd1m | 1 | 0 | ADHD | I feel like having to double on benzos and add Vyvanse after a horrible time off it | 0.25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzyd1m/i_feel_like_having_to_double_on_benzos_and_add/ |
Happybunny62 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:18:35.000Z | pzy885 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD sign getting bored? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzy885/adhd_sign_getting_bored/ |
clearcasemoisture | Ive been on my meds for almost 2 weeks, and it's been going great (minus a slight dose adjustment). However on the mornings before I take my meds, I'm now completely unable to cope with sounds/talking/touching. It makes me so anxious and even angry. I still nurse my daughter and my husband likes to talk before I finish my coffee. Is this normal? Likey brain is just less used to being overwhelmed? I usually take my meds between 9-10 so that I can get through the majority of my day and night time routine but I wake up at 5ish, so that's 4-5hours of everything just being overwhelming.
Does this happen to anyone else? Is it "normal"? | 2021-10-02T16:15:53.000Z | pzy6fk | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I've been really sensory overwhelmed in the mornings before meds. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzy6fk/ive_been_really_sensory_overwhelmed_in_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:13:44.000Z | pzy4zk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is anyone else extremely overwhelmed by touch and sound before meds kick in? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzy4zk/is_anyone_else_extremely_overwhelmed_by_touch_and/ |
kiwitoja | How do you feel when you do not sleep enough? I get sleepy and hyperactive at the same time so I feel super tired but have trouble falling asleep at night. I would get depressed, anxious, extra self-conscious, and a bit paranoid.
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\[Since I am reposting it because when I posted for the first time my post was deleted since it was not long enough, I would like to notice that maybe this community is a bit overly moderated. \] | 2021-10-02T16:06:57.000Z | pzy0ig | 7 | 5 | ADHD | How do you feel when you do not sleep enough? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzy0ig/how_do_you_feel_when_you_do_not_sleep_enough/ |
ElectricalSoil546 | I'm posting here because I feel like I'm having symptoms characteristic to the attention deficit side of things. I've always been told off for not listening to instructions (since the age of 5), I try and "multi task" only to forget things, I worry and procrastinate, and despite being able to do more complex things, I feel like I can't do basic things properly. I've had a 7 year history of diagnosed depression/anxiety disorder, and both of these things are getting in the way of achieving things. Particularly the "not listening" part is testig the patience of everyone that's around me
I'm really lost. I don't want to self diagnose, and I don't want to live as though I'm seeking sympathy | 2021-10-02T16:06:27.000Z | pzy06j | 10 | 3 | ADHD | What made you seek professional help? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzy06j/what_made_you_seek_professional_help/ |
laubowiebass | [removed] | 2021-10-02T16:02:59.000Z | pzxxt8 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What are YOUR side effects on Vyvanse ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxxt8/what_are_your_side_effects_on_vyvanse/ |
Birdie_Sanders | So, I've been doing some genealogical research lately and in trying to find information about my long-lost paternal grandmother, I learned about my father's ADD diagnosis back in 1992 during his college years. I went to him and asked him about it. He had never been medicated for his condition, because he was sober after a long life of substance abuse issues.
I spent a lot of time reflecting on my own life and the struggles I had in school and at home. I was a pretty bright kid, even being in the Gifted and Talented (GT) program in elementary school. When I got into middle school, the struggles began. In elementary school, GT was fun and a good way to get out of class. In middle school, GT was work and aimed at developing skills for high school and college. That was when I learned that success came from hard work, not intelligence. I basically rode the wave of my early success through high school, staying just ahead of the game. I got by on testing skills and very little completed homework. I went from a straight-A student to graduating with a 2.88 GPA.
These days, I work full-time after dropping out of college. I work in pharmacy and can bust my ass any day, but still find myself making mistakes and missing details. So, after reflecting on my father's diagnosis and my previous struggles, I scheduled a yearly wellness check up (after 2-1/2 years) and spoke with my physician about everything. Doc prescribed me Vyvanse and I've been taking it a few days now.
The past few days have been a lot of thought about whether improvements are placebo or if it's the medication working. I finally got my apartment clean since moving in 3 months ago. I feel happier. I can sit and watch TV and actually get through a whole episode without losing the plot or looking at my phone. Obviously, I'm still early in my diagnosis, but I'm learning every day. I am currently looking at returning to school next fall, which would give me plenty of time to get my life back in order.
I've been on reddit for many years and it's always been a wonderful community for any interests you can think of. So, here I am. I'm looking to connect with people, learn from your experiences and get advice for things y'all have issues with. I just wanted to share my story of an ADHD diagnosis of a 22-year-old college dropout. Thank you for your time! | 2021-10-02T16:00:03.000Z | pzxvmm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Diagnosis: Placebo Effect of Legit, New Lease on Life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxvmm/adhd_diagnosis_placebo_effect_of_legit_new_lease/ |
laubowiebass | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:57:45.000Z | pzxu6l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are your side effects on Vyvanse ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxu6l/what_are_your_side_effects_on_vyvanse/ |
Revolutionary_Task30 | Can anyone relate ? Your always bored and you have things to do but you feel overwhelmed by it so you put it off yet your bored .. you go in the cycle pretty much all day everyday and sometimes you have like this burst of energy but after that it’s gone and your back being feeling the same again? Please tell me if anyone else feels like this too? I have course work and things to put away but I just feel like it’s too much and I’m putting it off yet I’m sat here bored 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ | 2021-10-02T15:54:43.000Z | pzxs8p | 11 | 57 | ADHD | Just out of curiosity | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxs8p/just_out_of_curiosity/ |
laubowiebass | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:54:05.000Z | pzxrtu | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Can anyone relate ?My mind feels great on Vyvanse most of the time . It works . But last night I had chest pressure both sides and center , back pain. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxrtu/can_anyone_relate_my_mind_feels_great_on_vyvanse/ |
FasteningSmiles97 | First time poster here. I’m in the process of getting evaluated for ADHD and possibly Autism. I’m older, early middle-age and we recently had our first baby. Been over a year since birth.
My wife brought up that during the pregnancy, I was extremely unsupportive and even selfish, listing many specific events. I was so broken to hear that and could only answer after doing some initial reflection that I was feeling extreme fear and terrified of the changes that would’ve coming, whether or not I would be able to be the father I wanted to be, etc.
I read in a different post that untreated ADHD can really ruin lives around 34-40. I’m looking for more information about if:
- was me being unsupportive something that is common with ADHD spouses?
- what information is there about untreated ADHD in the 34-40 age range?
Thank you | 2021-10-02T15:50:44.000Z | pzxpqe | 2 | 0 | ADHD | I’m Being evaluated for ADHD. Husband here and desperately looking for information about husbands behaviors during pregnancy. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxpqe/im_being_evaluated_for_adhd_husband_here_and/ |
srv199020 | Here's one for you: does anyone else put off, or procrastinate, tasks or duties, because your brain thinks, "I can't do this well or perfectly unless I hyper focus on it for the next \[X amount of time\]. I have calculated that I don't have that much time to hyper focus on it. Ergo, we shall not do the task."?
That one royally blows. I hate doing tasks in small increments...it doesn't feel as satisfying as hyper focusing and getting into a flow. | 2021-10-02T15:49:29.000Z | pzxox1 | 17 | 154 | ADHD | De-Motivator: Not Enough Time to Hyper-Focus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxox1/demotivator_not_enough_time_to_hyperfocus/ |
kiwitoja | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:49:25.000Z | pzxovx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you guys feel if you do not get to sleep enough? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxovx/how_do_you_guys_feel_if_you_do_not_get_to_sleep/ |
throwaway1419389500 | I wish I'd been more careful in researching this company here as well as more attentive to their public information, particularly these:
* A recurring $80 month charge is **required**, and deactivating it comes with the following prompt:
"Once canceled, your account, scheduled appointments, pending prescriptions, and medical records will be deleted."
(Very "don't let the door hit your ass" vibe.)
* They are often rejected by well-known pharmacies refusing to fill prescriptions due to their pill-farm reputation
* They offer no therapeutic components to the service, just avenues to medication
* You are not guaranteed to be partnered with a care provider who is especially knowledgeable in ADHD despite their marketing that it's their core competency
* There's plenty of nightmare reviews on sites like TrustPilot - a very common thread is that the first encounter is pleasant but service falls down rapidly after that.
TL;DR - Do your homework - I probably will actively recommend against them to anyone else and will be seeking an alternative for diagnosis and treatment even though it means starting from 0.
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My sob story:
My appointment was filed in late July, but I wasn't seen until 10 weeks later and the first appointment was a disaster. My care provider was a PMHNP, arrived several minutes late, rushed through the call to end early, and barely asked me anything substantial beyond the original automated questionnaire. He prescribed an anti-depressant/smoking-cessation drug called Wellbutrin which according to some casual homework is generally only considered supplementary for treating the core problems of ADD/ADHD. He did not ask anything about the impact to my daily life, personally or professionally, and was disinterested when I tried to volunteer that. I asked to focus on ADD symptoms as I felt they were having a disproportionate impact on my life and he declined. I'm sincere in my attempt to get treated for ADD and AFAIK I don't have any hallmarks of someone who is drug-seeking for dishonest reasons.
He told me that if I didn't like the effects of Wellbutrin I could send him a chat message and he'd switch me to Adderall 4 weeks in. An actual follow-up video appointment rather than exchanging text messages would be about two months out again (so another $160+ as part of their subscription while I'm possibly taking the wrong drug for my circumstances). The listed side effects for Wellbutrin are like 50% symptoms I'm trying to treat in the first place: "mood or behavior changes, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically)"
I'm an average working professional with no personal or familial history of substance abuse, some history of mental health issues in the family. I am formally undiagnosed, and grew up with a close family friend having lots of adverse effects from Ritalin in the 90s, so I delayed seeking diagnosis until adulthood. I have many classical symptoms of ADD without much emphasis on the physical hyperactivity - inability to focus for prolonged sessions even on things I like or know are important, starting dozens of projects and not completing any of them, high sensitivity about audio stimuli during creative/thought work, frequent struggles with falling asleep due to mind racing for both happy/unhappy reasons, a pretty significant caffeine dependency, many forms of executive dysfunction, impulsive purchases, etc. I have over a hundred highlighted passages in my copy of *Driven to Distraction* because so many of them resonated with me. I was the stereotypical gifted student from a young age, who was also a class clown in early school and yet nearly failed out of college, and have carried around that sense of unfulfilled potential (and the self-flagellation that comes with it) into my 30s today. I wasn't even given a chance to voice any of the above in my \~15min conversation with the provider, which is a terrible first impression.
I just want to feel like I can actually deliver on my commitments to myself, my partner, and my work, and be who I really am inside. | 2021-10-02T15:47:20.000Z | pzxnk7 | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Donefirst - a warning | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxnk7/donefirst_a_warning/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:45:01.000Z | pzxm2n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just out of curiosity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxm2n/just_out_of_curiosity/ |
SimpleSeahorse | Got prescribed 27mg of Concerta and noticed it was making me tired during the day.
But when it came time to sleep, I was waking up every 2 hours on the dot.
This is my first time trying any ADHD medications and wasn’t sure if this is common or not. I’m only on it for 2 weeks then I’ll be meeting with my psychiatrist to see if we want to switch to something else.
It’s also been making my eyes really dry lol. I take it at 7:50am for reference. | 2021-10-02T15:40:57.000Z | pzxjdr | 4 | 1 | ADHD | 27mg Concerta making me tired? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxjdr/27mg_concerta_making_me_tired/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:40:12.000Z | pzxiuo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just out of curiosity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxiuo/just_out_of_curiosity/ |
BlackWidow_2003 | I just started college, and have been getting used to sharing a space and a bathroom with three other people. The thing is, I am SO bad at telling how much time I am taking to get ready. I don't want to be the one that hogs the bathroom.
I also shower in the mornings, but my roommates are still sleeping so I can't use my usual method of playing 2-3 five minute songs (I don't want to wake them). If anyone has any tips for keeping track of time, it would be much appreciated! | 2021-10-02T15:38:27.000Z | pzxhnk | 48 | 45 | ADHD | I need tips for showering faster | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxhnk/i_need_tips_for_showering_faster/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T15:37:30.000Z | pzxh1u | 12 | 42 | ADHD | Do you feel that ADHD makes you incredibly passive? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxh1u/do_you_feel_that_adhd_makes_you_incredibly_passive/ |
stockishot | I'm rapidly losing interest in life. I've tried new hobbies but it doesn't distract from a less than ideal home situation. I'm tired of seeing people. I'm tired of pretending to be OK.tired of pretending to be happy and all good. I'm just tired with life. I really wish it would end but it won't I have to pull myself through a personal hell everyday just to do it again the next day. My daydreaming has turned rather dark my intrusive thoughts are worse than ever. I no longer feel like me but the ghost of who I was. I don't know if I'll ever feel OK but I know someday I'll die and that's the only thing in life I look forward too. I just wonder why people can treat others so cruel. I feel broken my mind feels like a glass jar thrown against a wall. I don't how to fix it or anything in my life. I'm so overwhelmed by negativity that I really don't want to continue but I have to for my mom and best friend. | 2021-10-02T15:37:02.000Z | pzxgqw | 3 | 6 | ADHD | I feel completely lost | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxgqw/i_feel_completely_lost/ |
theearthisasphere | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:32:47.000Z | pzxdt8 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine & Autism + ADHD-C | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxdt8/34methylenedioxymethamphetamine_autism_adhdc/ |
tempted_temptress | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:28:20.000Z | pzxapw | 8 | 6 | ADHD | First morning taking Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzxapw/first_morning_taking_vyvanse/ |
Balerion77 | I'm going through a rough breakup and I lost my health insurance unexpectedly. I qualify for Medicaid but my NP doesn't accept it.
I have a prescription for Vyvanse waiting at the pharmacy but I just found out that it's not covered by Medicaid. It costs $360 without insurance. I literally have one pill left and that's it.
I found an office that will take my insurance but their soonest available appointment is November 10th. I can't even get in contact with my old office because they're closed for the weekend.
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Sooo what do I do? I can technically afford the out-of-pocket cost but it would really screw me I don't have a lot of money right now. Do I try and split my pill over the weekend and call the NP first thing Monday morning? (Worth noting my insurance covers Adderall and Ritalin, literally only doesn't cover Vyvanse)
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TLDR: Out of meds, can't afford new ones. Cant call office till Monday. What do? | 2021-10-02T15:25:21.000Z | pzx8s0 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I need help with a medication supply issue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzx8s0/i_need_help_with_a_medication_supply_issue/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T15:24:04.000Z | pzx7x6 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Tips for quitting smoking? Activities? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzx7x6/tips_for_quitting_smoking_activities/ |
DrLexAlhazred | I brought my laptop with me to a local costa, cause studying in my dorm is impossible for me for some reason, and I had planned to do a bunch of shit. What I ended up doing instead was staring at my computer screen for 2 hours flipping through the same three tabs over and over again. I wasn’t even doing anything *in* said tabs, I would just sit and stare at screen for few minutes and then switch to another tab and do the same thing.
I’ve seen other people describe similar experiences as “Paralysis of Will” or “Indecision Paralysis” which is the best way I can describe how it felt: I knew what I needed to get done, I knew *how* to do it, but it’s like my body just for some reason decided that it would rather *die* than do any of it.
This kind of shit happens all the time and I hate it so much. I hate the feeling of a complete and utter lack of control. My life feels I’m one of those guys from Judge Dredd who getting drugged before getting thrown off of the Mega City Balcony, and I’m just stuck with my thumb up my ass, falling in slow motion, and watching the concrete below come closer and closer. | 2021-10-02T15:13:10.000Z | pzx0kq | 15 | 83 | ADHD | I spent spent two hours in a cafe doing jack sh*t | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzx0kq/i_spent_spent_two_hours_in_a_cafe_doing_jack_sht/ |
Sea-Bluejay-7404 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:11:49.000Z | pzwzpv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is adhd form in childhood or its happen in adulthood...I didn't have any sign till 18 years suddenly becoming like adhd,or is it due to years of porn abuse or drugs abuse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwzpv/is_adhd_form_in_childhood_or_its_happen_in/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T15:06:39.000Z | pzww7r | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How to not procrastinate in the mornings? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzww7r/how_to_not_procrastinate_in_the_mornings/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T15:02:49.000Z | pzwtma | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m trying out a new list app today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwtma/im_trying_out_a_new_list_app_today/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T15:00:11.000Z | pzwrl4 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | So, not so funny story... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwrl4/so_not_so_funny_story/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:59:49.000Z | pzwray | 1 | 1 | ADHD | On Getting “Unstuck” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwray/on_getting_unstuck/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:58:43.000Z | pzwqjw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is Barber a good/fun/fulfilling job if you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwqjw/is_barber_a_goodfunfulfilling_job_if_you_have_adhd/ |
WickedWitch7 | That's how I've been feeling for quite some time now, like I'm living in my own little bubble.
I've been working on my thesis for around two years now with no real progression. I feel like I've become totally numb not just regarding my degree but anything that should matter to me as an adult in their late twenties (job, relationship etc).
Around two weeks ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and started medication (Atomoxetine) and so far I've not felt any different than before (I was told it takes some time) and tbh I'm afraid my condition will not really improve even if it does start to work because I'm just too messed up in the head to ever function properly. | 2021-10-02T14:55:12.000Z | pzwoa4 | 18 | 43 | ADHD | Numb and Detached | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwoa4/numb_and_detached/ |
deezfuccinnutz | so here's a little run through on my I'm going to bring this medication up to my doctor. So in the 4th grade a kid was teasing me so I literally pushed him not even that hard and he fell and knocked over a desk. leading to me getting a neuropsychological evaluation then I got diagnosed with ADHD. Ever since then I've been on literally every single medication my doctor recommended me focalin,concerta,adderall,clonidine,vyvanse,strattera. I either one want to try instant release tablets because I feel like my body gets too used to the dosage of the extended release and then it just doesn't work. How has ritilan or desoxyn worked for people? I'm thinking about bringing it up to my doctor | 2021-10-02T14:54:40.000Z | pzwny5 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | is it good for a teen to use desoxyn? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwny5/is_it_good_for_a_teen_to_use_desoxyn/ |
idclmao | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:49:54.000Z | pzwkw2 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Am I overreacting? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwkw2/am_i_overreacting/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:49:12.000Z | pzwkg8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | On Getting Unstuck | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwkg8/on_getting_unstuck/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:49:00.000Z | pzwkbv | 6 | 1 | ADHD | What are the sign of adhd? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwkbv/what_are_the_sign_of_adhd/ |
thetrailbard | Tell me about something you've done that accommodates your ADHD, some choice you made that supports your brain in a place that before you'd been doing the "normal" thing and mentally berating yourself for not being able to make it work.
Mine: I have two pill sorters, AM meds and PM meds. I fill them on Saturday mornings after I take the AM meds, because I noticed if I take my last pills in the morning then I'll refill the week but if it's a night, I would take the meds and not refill it which would frustrate me on Sunday morning because I have to take morning meds as soon as I wake up. After months of thinking I was just the worst, I tried this way and now I'm successful at this one thing. | 2021-10-02T14:47:51.000Z | pzwjkw | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Learning to live with it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwjkw/learning_to_live_with_it/ |
crochetmama36 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:47:06.000Z | pzwj3f | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Puzzle video game addiction-sign that I have adhd or sign that I don't have adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwj3f/puzzle_video_game_addictionsign_that_i_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:44:52.000Z | pzwhmh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Visualizations for Getting “Unstuck” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwhmh/visualizations_for_getting_unstuck/ |
IAMAPally | Hey guys, i've noticed I stay on task better if I can keep my to do list somewhat in my vision as much as possible (i.e., Google calendar staying open on a 2nd monitor). But this idea falls apart when I go to other rooms. I wish there was something like how video games keep your quest objectives in the corner of your screen.
I've tried things like putting sticky notes on my arms. Lol idk what i'm asking for with this post but I anything relevant to this idea would be helpful! | 2021-10-02T14:43:58.000Z | pzwh1v | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Ideas on keeping a to-do list in my line of sight? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwh1v/ideas_on_keeping_a_todo_list_in_my_line_of_sight/ |
Visual_Childhood3266 | Hi,
One of the biggest problems I’ve had with ADHD is speaking before thinking. Often at times I say a lot of things that are hurtful or rude and I don’t even mean to be. I don’t even have the thoughts that come with it. I’ll say things that I don’t even think are true. This has caused a lot of issues with my girlfriend of 2years. She’s put up with me blurting out terrible things since we’ve started dating, and it’s causing a rift in our relationship. Even though she was the person who first realized I had ADHD, and helped me get medicated (atomoxetine), She’s almost broken up with me multiple times because I haven’t been able to change it and she feels that it’s actually who I am. I don’t want to lose her and think that I’m an asshole because I’m not but for some reason the stuff I say just doesn’t come out right and no matter how hard I try I can’t fix it. How do I stop this? Has anyone had this same problem?
Thank you. | 2021-10-02T14:43:13.000Z | pzwgim | 6 | 13 | ADHD | Speaking before thinking | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwgim/speaking_before_thinking/ |
dstnygn | I’m a 22 y/o female in her last year of college and i’ve struggled all through college with inattentiveness. I’m a smart person but i’m in the bottom 10% of my class and i’m tired of not living to my full potential. i hate looking at an assignment, knowing in my head that I could do it, but not knowing where to start and just not doing it or just half assing it in the last hour its due. i feel like the only reason i’ve gotten this far is because i am reasonably intelligent and a good test taker (i’ve always been good under pressure but cant do things that i dont think are important, like hw). last week i skipped 7 classes of the 10 I have each week bcos i just couldn’t go, even though i wanted to. i don’t know if its adhd (i dont wanna be one of those people that diagnose themselves from the internet) but it seems likely. so i scheduled an appointment with a psychiatrist for next week and hopefully they can help with whatever it really is.
does anyone have any tips for my first ever psych appt? ive been to therapy a few times but never to a psychiatrist or even a phd psychologist. so far ive been compiling a list of all the symptoms that are bothering me but idk how i should approach it with them. | 2021-10-02T14:40:33.000Z | pzwetb | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Finally seeking help | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwetb/finally_seeking_help/ |
breadcrumbssmellgood | I have been with multiple counselors and they could help me with adjusting the medication and gave me some tips on how to manage the symptoms but that never really helped me to manage the chaos I had in my personal life due to adhd. Would it be a good idea to go to a coach instead? Because I don’t think the medication really helped me that much tbh and maybe a coach can focus more on how to improve organization, learning techniques and so on.
What do you guys think? | 2021-10-02T14:40:06.000Z | pzweja | 3 | 1 | ADHD | What is more effective; A psychiatrist or a adhd coach? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzweja/what_is_more_effective_a_psychiatrist_or_a_adhd/ |
Agreeable_Dress_330 |
For around 5-6 months, I have had trouble reading any sentence containing this sign: =
Like for example when reading basic mathematic equations like y = 3x + 9, for the overwhelming majority of times I feel an inner compunction to read over and over again that specific equation, particularly stuck at the equal sign. I can sometimes spend even multiple seconds just staring at the equal sign like if I was hypnotized or something.
it's like every time I see it, I feel somewhat anxious and I am forced to say it again. it's really hard to explain, but at least this repetitive behavior occurs only when I see the equal sign.
I don't even know if it's ADHD or something else but after a bit of research, it's the disorder that most aligns with my current symptoms. maybe my predicament stems from sleep deprivation or a bad diet, or a lack of confidence(the latter was always with me for the greater part of my life)
Please Reddit don't make fun of me, I told my parents about this many times, but all they do is laugh at me for my supposed ''childishness'' or even sometimes get annoyed saying that a 17-year-old shouldn't have this kind of problem. my friends have tried to be more understanding but they too do not have any idea what might be causing this.
has any of you ever encountered this kind of problem? | 2021-10-02T14:39:19.000Z | pzwdzt | 3 | 1 | ADHD | obsessive behavior about the equal sign | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwdzt/obsessive_behavior_about_the_equal_sign/ |
c0rnnn | I (23F) have been suspecting that I have ADHD, so my family doctor made me fill out the Weiss Symptom Record 2. After looking over my answers and asking me more clarifying questions, she concluded that I do have ADHD and prescribed me Vyvanse.
Although I got my diagnosis, I know this isn't a full clinical assessment. I asked my doctor about it, and she said they usually cost around $500 (I love in Ontario, btw), and aren't really necessary. However, my therapist strongly encouraged that I get a full assessment to better understand myself.
I wanted to get more opinions from people with ADHD, though: do you think full clinical assessments are worth it? How would I benefit from them?
They're not cheap, so I'd rather not throw money away. Thanks! | 2021-10-02T14:33:20.000Z | pzwa4j | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Are clinical assessments worth it? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzwa4j/are_clinical_assessments_worth_it/ |
Calm-Lengthiness-178 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:23:25.000Z | pzw3sc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Apologies for how pathetic this might sound. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzw3sc/apologies_for_how_pathetic_this_might_sound/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:17:11.000Z | pzvzrl | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is Vyvanse making me extremely ill? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvzrl/is_vyvanse_making_me_extremely_ill/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:13:32.000Z | pzvxfq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD plus Anhedonia/ Dysthimia anyone else have this combo and how do you cope?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvxfq/adhd_plus_anhedonia_dysthimia_anyone_else_have/ |
tenshi_707 | bored in the house and in the house bored
hey fellas! does anyone have any tips for being in quarantine? Because for me atm it’s unbearable and i have no idea what i’m supposed to do :/
I have been in quarantine since monday now and it seems like i’ve done literally anything i could have done already so i kind of feel dull. Does anyone of you have any suggestions what i could do to kill some time?
I probably just need some new hyperfixation or sth | 2021-10-02T14:09:29.000Z | pzvuwc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i’m bored in the house and i’m in the house bored | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvuwc/im_bored_in_the_house_and_im_in_the_house_bored/ |
tenshi_707 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T14:01:39.000Z | pzvpue | 1 | 1 | ADHD | bored in the house and in the house bored | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvpue/bored_in_the_house_and_in_the_house_bored/ |
stepford_wyfe | I (40F) am newly diagnosed ADHD / combined type, and while I share a lot of the struggles described here, my experience is mild compared to others. I have been high functioning for years until I took a sabbatical this summer. Sounds great right? But, all that free time just to 'do all the things' made me anxious AF because the fantasy list wasn't getting done despite finally having time. It was overwhelming and I couldn't blame it on my shitty corporate job. Long story short, I was diagnosed with GAD and ADHD.
I've been hesitant to take stimulants due to my party days where Adderall was just a fun pill. So now I'm on buspirone for the anxiety and just started Wellbutrin yesterday.
Does anyone else feel like your brain just 'Glitches out' like one minute you're fine, then 30 seconds later you realize you're doing something else? It just happened to me and it's kind of freaking me out. I was reading my wellbutrin bottle one minute and then the next I remember putting it away. I don't remember the act of taking the pill out and swallowing it. I had to go back after realizing I didn't remember taking the pill to count the pills. The number left suggests I took the pill. I guess it's time for a pill case like the old lady I am becoming.
TLDR: is my giltchy brain age, ADHD or meds? Anyone else have the same issues? | 2021-10-02T13:57:51.000Z | pzvn8w | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Memory Glitches - Age, ADHD or Meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvn8w/memory_glitches_age_adhd_or_meds/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T13:56:41.000Z | pzvmko | 1 | 0 | ADHD | I was diagnosed with “mild adhd”. As a kid and never got treatment for it | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvmko/i_was_diagnosed_with_mild_adhd_as_a_kid_and_never/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T13:52:56.000Z | pzvka3 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Starting straterra | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvka3/starting_straterra/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T13:50:35.000Z | pzviww | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Someday I just feel sick and "off" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzviww/someday_i_just_feel_sick_and_off/ |
samoot53 | I take Medikinet (methylphenidate) 40mg.
I feel that its really hard to think and process things. Personally to me it creates really unnatural thought patterns and it takes really long time to process something. It makes me forget common stuff (for example words) and constructing sentences is harder than when not on it. Short-term memory is also out the window.
Anybody relate? Opinions? Advice? | 2021-10-02T13:44:12.000Z | pzvf1d | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Medication and Thinking problems | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvf1d/medication_and_thinking_problems/ |
Square_Mechanic_5188 | Fyi, I live in Australia and trying to get a psychiatrist who takes ADHD in adults seriously is really hard to find.
Anyways, I have depression and anxiety. Went to a psychiatrist who said I was a hypochondriac and that I don't have depression, anxiety or ADHD. I am seeing a psychiatrist in mid October for a second opinion, and I am terrified that he will dismiss all my concerns and think I am a drug seeker.
Right now, I am barely functioning, constantly tired, extremely fatigued, cannot do tasks anymore and pace extensively for several hours. I am not functioning right now.
My school reports basically say that I am an alright student who is hardworking. It doesn't indicate that I am hyper and/or dreamy. I am very worried that the psychiatrist will look at my school reports and think there is nothing wrong with me. Despite me not functioning at all right now and for the last nearly three years.
Australian and NZ ADHD Redditors: How did U get your ADHD diagnosis as an adult? | 2021-10-02T13:43:57.000Z | pzvevw | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I have an appointment with a psychiatrist in mid October and i am petrified that the psychiatrist will think i am a hypochondriac | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvevw/i_have_an_appointment_with_a_psychiatrist_in_mid/ |
puddinglady | I was diagnosed in 2015 when I was 21 and have been on Vyvanse/Elvanse + Brintellix/Trintellix since maybe 2017-ish and have been very happy with my medication. For like maybe a year or so, I don't really feel ADHD anymore, at least when I'm on my meds. Days that I don't take it, I mostly just feel lethargic.
Granted, it could be that I've just not been in situations that ADHD really shows itself in for a while. My life has been leisurely to a fault during the Rona, so it may very well be just that. IThe challenge I face more these days is that while I could Do The Thing, I do not Want to Do The Thing, and also general lack of energy, which could have something to do with ADHD but also not.I did try and go off my meds for a while a few summers ago, which was a horrible experience that I have no desire to try and repeat.
While it's lovely to not have the challenges I used to, it's also kinda weird. Has anyone had a similar experience?
//EDIT. I do not mean that I suspect that I'm "cured" and don't have ADHD anymore, quite certainly I do. My point is that I don't experience symptoms, or at least not in the way I used to, and I find that curious and am wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. | 2021-10-02T13:40:44.000Z | pzvcyr | 7 | 1 | ADHD | I kinda feel like I don't have ADHD anymore | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzvcyr/i_kinda_feel_like_i_dont_have_adhd_anymore/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T13:28:12.000Z | pzv59k | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Is this concerning? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzv59k/is_this_concerning/ |
emaxwell13131313 | As an example, this is what such reports say:[https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-the-workplace](https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/adhd-in-the-workplace) basically, what 1/2 or so of adults with ADHD are unemployed.
Is this excessively high or low, not factoring in certain sets of adults who are employed or unemployed? Or is it about accurate?
And if it is accurate, would it also be right to presume that the fraction of those with autism who are not in relationships would be about the same or higher? These days, being unemployed often kills your chances of getting girlfriends or boyfriends and even more so your chances of getting married. And they can forget about being able to start families. So then if it is accurate, it would mean that it's likely that the percentage of those with ADHD who can't get married is about 3/4. Is that likely accurate or no? | 2021-10-02T13:24:37.000Z | pzv39b | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Are official reports of ADHD employment overreporting employment, underreporting it or about accurate? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzv39b/are_official_reports_of_adhd_employment/ |
Mitchell-19 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T13:22:41.000Z | pzv265 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Went from 25mg Strattera to 50mg, tired. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzv265/went_from_25mg_strattera_to_50mg_tired/ |
McMilkeh_ | When I was much younger around the age of 6/7 I was diagnosed with ADHD, and can recall always struggling through school with paying attention, completing school work etc..
I was convinced since then that I'd since been "cured", but have come to realise in the past 12 months that I still struggle with staying on task, paying attention and being slightly restless.
I've now spoken to a GP who has referred me through to Psychiatry UK which I've heard good things about in this sub, but am not able to get an appointment until August next year.
Has anybody taken the private route in the UK? If so how much did it end up costing, and did you have to show any evidence of things like school reports, medical history etc..? Unfortunately I'd moved over from Australia 2 years ago and struggling to get any of these things so slightly concerned it might affect my chances of a possible diagnosis. | 2021-10-02T13:18:43.000Z | pzuzu0 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Getting a diagnoses - What are my options? (UK) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzuzu0/getting_a_diagnoses_what_are_my_options_uk/ |
americanpower01 | [removed] | 2021-10-02T13:18:23.000Z | pzuznd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta 36 mg release timings/ mechanism? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzuznd/concerta_36_mg_release_timings_mechanism/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-02T13:12:28.000Z | pzuw9x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Starting new medication while having a fear of pills at the same time - what could go wrong? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzuw9x/starting_new_medication_while_having_a_fear_of/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-02T13:07:34.000Z | pzutbx | 7 | 0 | ADHD | I will never defeat it | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzutbx/i_will_never_defeat_it/ |
MisterMystify | [removed] | 2021-10-02T13:05:47.000Z | pzus9d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The duality of personality, and taking responsibility for your actions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzus9d/the_duality_of_personality_and_taking/ |
Bagolyvagymi | Let's say we were talking about something and then my thoughts start racing through a lot of other things that don't really relate to the topic, and then out of the blue I start talking about the thought I arrived to in my mind.
Most of the time it doesn't even connect logically to the original topic. It is like I was having a conversation with myself but at some point I started talking it out loud. Then I get that "stare". | 2021-10-02T13:01:55.000Z | pzuq0f | 5 | 27 | ADHD | When there is a short silence in a conversation, my mind races through topics and made up conversations and I randomly start talking it out loudly without context | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzuq0f/when_there_is_a_short_silence_in_a_conversation/ |
bluefist1 | Does anyone else have a desire to finish things/ things to be over quickly, even though you are enjoying yourself? Whether that be completing video games, finishing a book, TV show, movie or even in social occasions? It's almost like my brain knows it's gonna get disinterested so it wants it to be over quickly before that can happen? | 2021-10-02T12:44:24.000Z | pzugex | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Rushing to finish things | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/pzugex/rushing_to_finish_things/ |
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