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asdfsjdksk | We all talk about how NT procrastination is different from executive dysfunction, but I have always wanted to know what it feels like then for NTs to procrastinate (and it may help with the occasional doubt/guilt that creeps in). I just can't conceptualize what it would feel like.
The usual narrative I hear is that p... | 2021-12-13T20:42:00.000Z | rfpk5e | 2 | 16 | ADHD | What does it feel like for a neurotypical person when they procrastinate? | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfpk5e/what_does_it_feel_like_for_a_neurotypical_person/ |
laneflames | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:41:39.000Z | rfpjv1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do you generally refer to yourself as/title yourself as when mentioning that you have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfpjv1/what_do_you_generally_refer_to_yourself_astitle/ |
bobzburgerzlu | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:39:05.000Z | rfpho8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I get extremely bored at work and don’t care about doing anything. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfpho8/i_get_extremely_bored_at_work_and_dont_care_about/ |
the_big_steppa | Hi everyone :D! I'm a sophomore in college and take adderall. I started taking it in January and it has 100% helped in school. Last semester, I didn't have any online synchronous/in person classes and this semester all of them are except for one online asynchronous. All semester I was doing amazing at keeping up with m... | 2021-12-13T20:38:05.000Z | rfpgtp | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Tips for college burnout? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfpgtp/tips_for_college_burnout/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:27:01.000Z | rfp7bw | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I don't know to even start this (read the description) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfp7bw/i_dont_know_to_even_start_this_read_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:26:14.000Z | rfp6p0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hyper focused on thoughts ? Disassociation ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfp6p0/hyper_focused_on_thoughts_disassociation/ |
ConnorLJohnson | I’m not sure how to phrase this, so I’ll just say it. I don’t really know how I’m supposed to react when people baselessly postulate that they might be ‘just like me’ because of the very occasional slip up or procrastination.
On the one hand, the last thing I ever want to do is gate keep ADHD from someone who potenti... | 2021-12-13T20:17:22.000Z | rfozhu | 50 | 76 | ADHD | How to respond to “maybe I have ADHD too!” | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfozhu/how_to_respond_to_maybe_i_have_adhd_too/ |
Erxxy | So, I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ADHD, which means I can't sleep without meds and I'm mostly to tired to do things while being really active in my head. Just wondering if other people had the same or maybe a different chronic illness in combination with ADHD, and how do you handle it?
For example: I just came b... | 2021-12-13T20:15:49.000Z | rfoy6l | 6 | 5 | ADHD | ADHD in combination with a chronic illness? | 0.78 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoy6l/adhd_in_combination_with_a_chronic_illness/ |
Improv4health | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:15:02.000Z | rfoxii | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 2 free complimentary spots for improv 4 health! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoxii/2_free_complimentary_spots_for_improv_4_health/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:11:52.000Z | rfouro | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Combination of CFS and ADHD, anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfouro/combination_of_cfs_and_adhd_anyone_else/ |
Depre55edacorn | I’ve reached a point where when I’m not on my phone I don’t know what to do. There isn’t much for me to do around here at all, and i can’t play video games cuz my ps4 is broke, that’s all I usually do.
It’s really getting to me and I just can’t get off my phone, I live in rural Pennsylvania so I can’t just go to a cl... | 2021-12-13T20:09:45.000Z | rfosya | 1 | 6 | ADHD | I can’t get off my phone | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfosya/i_cant_get_off_my_phone/ |
unicorn_kissy | TL;DR: I do have some thoughts that automatically appear as words, but those verbal/auditory thoughts are rare unless I'm reading, and the majority of my internal experience is pictures, feelings, concepts. I'm floored (and quite jealous) that so many people have this, and I'm dying to hear about YOUR internal cognitiv... | 2021-12-13T20:09:07.000Z | rfosfp | 8 | 12 | ADHD | Internal Monologue WHO?? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfosfp/internal_monologue_who/ |
LackingDopamine76 | Evening.
Long time lurker first time poster. Was diagnosed with ADHD in the summer. At the grand old age of 46. Was put on Elvanse and the effects were amazing, clarity, focus etc. Downside was I couldn't sleep. Was put on melotonin etc and still didn't work. Requested that I was put on something shorter acting and w... | 2021-12-13T20:08:40.000Z | rfos1u | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Switched from Elvanse to Methylphenidate, one caused 10 weeks of insomnia and the other did bugger all | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfos1u/switched_from_elvanse_to_methylphenidate_one/ |
SadCatFriend | I started Adderall about two months ago and I think it has been slightly helpful for my mood and focus but I have lost 10 pounds without meaning to. I already had a hard time getting consistent meals in my body before I started medication but now it feels practically impossible. My body does not give me any indication ... | 2021-12-13T20:08:05.000Z | rforjs | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Any stimulants that don't cause loss of appetite? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rforjs/any_stimulants_that_dont_cause_loss_of_appetite/ |
PansaSquad | This past week has been hell for me, between finals, trying to establish healthy habits, and just general existence.
For context, my diagnosis was pretty recent (October), and my psych recommended that I get into therapy along side seeing her, which I have started this month. Suddenly I’m painfully aware of how much ... | 2021-12-13T20:07:35.000Z | rfor37 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Trying to be more grateful, and lay off caffeine. This sucks | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfor37/trying_to_be_more_grateful_and_lay_off_caffeine/ |
PeepShowZootSuits | Hi,
TLDR: As the title says
I have just come back from my test and am curious what others have had to do in their diagnosis. I had a short zoom last week where I was asked a few questions about childhood and present day. Tbh it felt unsatisfactory as the video kept cutting out and the questions seemed pretty generic.... | 2021-12-13T20:07:35.000Z | rfor32 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Can you share your overall evaluation experience? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfor32/can_you_share_your_overall_evaluation_experience/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T20:03:06.000Z | rfonau | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Why can’t I sustain long-lasting relationships? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfonau/why_cant_i_sustain_longlasting_relationships/ |
iloveacheekymeme | I'll try and keep this short because the title already pretty much covers it.
I've always found that I forget specific details of a movie as soon as its over. I will definitely know whether I enjoyed it or not, and be able to talk about it as a whole, but no specifics.
If i've been to a movie with friends, when we l... | 2021-12-13T20:03:03.000Z | rfon9j | 33 | 54 | ADHD | Forgetting details of a movie as soon as its over? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfon9j/forgetting_details_of_a_movie_as_soon_as_its_over/ |
tossitup_tossitout | I’ve been miserable at my job for almost a year and cannot seem to sit down and start my job search for the life of me. Any hacks? Any help?
Background: i am a consultant, this is my second consulting job, I started March 2020 and things started to go downhill January 2021. Team culture is bad, management is toxic, ... | 2021-12-13T19:56:56.000Z | rfoht8 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Need help starting job search | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoht8/need_help_starting_job_search/ |
Working-Mistake-6700 | Hello I have a psychiatrist but I hate her. I feel like I'm being talked down to all the time and she won't believe that I have ADHD. I have been diagnosed. I tried to bring it up with her and she shut me down hard and acted like I was nuts for even thinking it. I was supposed to have an appointment today with her and ... | 2021-12-13T19:55:48.000Z | rfogvx | 3 | 2 | ADHD | What do I look for in a psychiatrist? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfogvx/what_do_i_look_for_in_a_psychiatrist/ |
comestillerwater | TL;DR: for those with an anxiety disorder, what meds have helped or exacerbated your anxiety?
Hey all,
I’m hoping to get some info to take to my GP next week. I have been working with a psychiatrist, but we haven’t been able to get my anxiety under control so I’m seeking a new doctor. I also have a therapist I see wee... | 2021-12-13T19:53:27.000Z | rfoezp | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Non-stimulants and anxiety | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoezp/nonstimulants_and_anxiety/ |
Meraere | I am tired, all the time. Even if I do get enough sleep I am tired. I always want to nap. Idk if its my sleep sucks so much that is never restful or what. It gets annoying because I might enjoy playing something but then get so tired i just lay down.
Also doesnt help that I sometimes snack to feel less tired. Even if ... | 2021-12-13T19:53:25.000Z | rfoeya | 169 | 820 | ADHD | Anyone just in a consent state of tired? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoeya/anyone_just_in_a_consent_state_of_tired/ |
sparnaxy | First of all I want to start by saying if you have any doubt or show any small symptom of any kind of ADD/ADHD please for the love of god, consult a professional!
With that out of the way, I can start telling about myself a bit. I am 25 years old and fresh out of university. Boy believe me when I tell you University ... | 2021-12-13T19:52:00.000Z | rfodrp | 3 | 2 | ADHD | My first day of being diagnosed and on medication. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfodrp/my_first_day_of_being_diagnosed_and_on_medication/ |
turnttomato | So I’m 21(F) and I’ve been experiencing ADHD symptoms for a few years now. I’ve learnt that to diagnose adult ADHD , you would’ve had to have symptoms as a child too , but I’m not sure that I did have any symptoms as a child or at least I don’t think I can remember if I did. Can it still be ADHD if you didn’t have chil... | 2021-12-13T19:50:37.000Z | rfoco0 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Getting a diagnosis | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoco0/getting_a_diagnosis/ |
iDidntThinkiWasGonna | I'm undiagnosed (I have an appointment this Thursday) and one of the reasons I think I have ADHD is my inability to read.
During silent reading time at school I would get out a book and just sit there staring around the room letting my mind wander. Eventually the teachers noticed this and told me to focus on reading.... | 2021-12-13T19:50:16.000Z | rfoccj | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I never read a single book from 3rd-10th grade | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoccj/i_never_read_a_single_book_from_3rd10th_grade/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:48:28.000Z | rfoaso | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is make up too overwhelming | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfoaso/is_make_up_too_overwhelming/ |
DarkSlow2428 | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:47:07.000Z | rfo9ok | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Stimulant addiction help?? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfo9ok/stimulant_addiction_help/ |
broken-imperfect | (Small update on my last post here, I did eventually get the paper turned in and everything with that is fine.)
I have so much to do tonight and basically no time to do it if I want to sleep. I have an exam tomorrow morning at 10:30am, so I'll need to sleep. Basically, I need to do laundry, pack (I'm flying home tomor... | 2021-12-13T19:41:10.000Z | rfo4oh | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is there any affective way for me to multitask? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfo4oh/is_there_any_affective_way_for_me_to_multitask/ |
Dismal-Egg6192 | I'm finally able to make an appointment with a psychiatry doctor and I had a rough time in the past couple of years but so far I've been okay and gotten past that rough patch in my life. But if they ask I don't wish to be sent anywhere is there anything I should avoid saying in-depth or just any topics that might think... | 2021-12-13T19:39:29.000Z | rfo38a | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Possible Psych Help | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfo38a/possible_psych_help/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:29:51.000Z | rfnuxi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hey a little help | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnuxi/hey_a_little_help/ |
sixtyninefourtwenty2 | My friend recently texted me about how she doesnt want to be friends with me anymore, which I was fine with until she said that i rant too much
I would always ask to rant and make sure she was in the right headspace to hear, but she would lie to me and say shes fine, I trusted her, shes not the only one i rant to eith... | 2021-12-13T19:25:45.000Z | rfnrq8 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Im very confused about my friend and my ADHD is making it harder for me | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnrq8/im_very_confused_about_my_friend_and_my_adhd_is/ |
xstarlesseyess | I've posted here a few months ago, when I learned what ADHD ACTUALLY is and how it was affecting my life in ways I didn't know were possible. I was nervous to change meds but was also seeing how much I have been suffering the past year but always thought it was just me.
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I am still working out the correct do... | 2021-12-13T19:25:32.000Z | rfnrkl | 7 | 1 | ADHD | I am so happy I got my meds changed! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnrkl/i_am_so_happy_i_got_my_meds_changed/ |
johnjack1199 | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:23:26.000Z | rfnpvv | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Just prescribed adderall, how does it effect you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnpvv/just_prescribed_adderall_how_does_it_effect_you/ |
RelevantEntry | EDIT: Thank you for all your wonderful comments and for sharing. I am not alone in feeling this way and neither are you.
idk if this type of post is even allowed here. Don't really have any questions or anything, just wanted to vent.
I hate feeling like this when I know there is a bunch of things I need to do but th... | 2021-12-13T19:22:10.000Z | rfnouv | 142 | 405 | ADHD | It's Monday, I don't want to do anything. It took me 2 hours to get out of bed. I don't feel tired, I don't feel depressed or sad, I just don't wanna do anything. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnouv/its_monday_i_dont_want_to_do_anything_it_took_me/ |
Leorcura | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:17:09.000Z | rfnkvc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Mental Illness and Media | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnkvc/mental_illness_and_media/ |
windwoke | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:15:01.000Z | rfnj2m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have recurring nightmares that I accidentally skipped all my high school classes and need to do extra years | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnj2m/i_have_recurring_nightmares_that_i_accidentally/ |
everyonegoestohell | My Brain is all over the place and I'm feeling too much and then too little. I can't take meds yet because I need to find a place for rent and then move in and then start therapy sessions with a psychologist.
My therapist is booked through so my emergency session is also on Thursday. I have to survive two whole days.... | 2021-12-13T19:14:23.000Z | rfnik0 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Emotional Disregulation | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnik0/emotional_disregulation/ |
thompsonwins | I’ve noticed recently that whenever I go through some kind of situation that should warrant some kind of emotional response I tend to say something along the lines of “Eh, I don’t really care” or “it doesn’t really matter” and then fast forward a few days or a week later it’s all I think about. It’s like I initially ha... | 2021-12-13T19:10:20.000Z | rfnf8l | 6 | 52 | ADHD | Is a delayed reaction to certain emotional events common for people with ADHD? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnf8l/is_a_delayed_reaction_to_certain_emotional_events/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:06:53.000Z | rfnceh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | It's Monday, I don't want to do anything. It took me 2 hours to get out of bed. I don't feel tired, I don't feel depressed or sad, I just don't wanna do anything. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfnceh/its_monday_i_dont_want_to_do_anything_it_took_me/ |
Tubegamerpro12 |
One hour ago i tried to get in the bus with my pass and it naturally didn't work so I called my dad saying "hey dad my pass is not working, we forgot to charge it" and he said "since when is that my job? You had 16 days to think of reminding me so why didn't you?" And i answered " i have ADHD remember?, That's why mom... | 2021-12-13T19:03:09.000Z | rfn9bf | 31 | 78 | ADHD | Right now I'm in the middle of walking 14 miles home in 48°f weather because after 7yrs of my dad [non-adhd] always taking me to charge my bus pass on the way to school on the 1st of every month he just decided not to, after i was home sick for 2 weeks and just came back to school | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn9bf/right_now_im_in_the_middle_of_walking_14_miles/ |
xXdexterDXx | [removed] | 2021-12-13T19:01:41.000Z | rfn83s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Please anybody that suffers with ADHD what medications have you taken and which ones have worked the best ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn83s/please_anybody_that_suffers_with_adhd_what/ |
classictragedy8 | I really struggle to leave the house and start my day. I'm in a graduate program with a hands off supervisor so I can really get away with a lot and no one will notice. I mostly end up starting my work later in the day and working into the night which is okay sometimes but gives me a lot of anxiety and has a negative e... | 2021-12-13T19:00:24.000Z | rfn6q4 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Strategies for leaving the house | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn6q4/strategies_for_leaving_the_house/ |
Silent_Scr3am | I just start doing them on last minute because I cant find motivation before and then it takes me long hours and I end up not being able to focus and being late. I really try but it just doesnt work for me. I got my diagnosis when I was 11 (now 18) but my parents never dealt with my support system so now as 18 year old... | 2021-12-13T19:00:19.000Z | rfn6nl | 1 | 3 | ADHD | No clue how to do studies without being late with assignment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn6nl/no_clue_how_to_do_studies_without_being_late_with/ |
Provellone | I've been lurking and posting/commenting in this sub for almost a year now, ever since I got my diagnosis in February. My story is probably very similar to yours, so I won't obsess over writing out the monolog as I usually do.
But I just wanted to express how utterly grateful I am to those who post and comment here. I... | 2021-12-13T18:58:14.000Z | rfn4w1 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | A 'thank you' to this sub and the people in it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn4w1/a_thank_you_to_this_sub_and_the_people_in_it/ |
Nomorerestarts | Hi everyone, I'm reaching out to try and better understand if I have ADHD, or if anyone here can commiserate with my symptoms.
I'll start with the short and sweet and then give some more context below. In my day-to-day, I notice that I can be in the middle of a task, get sidetracked and forget what I was supposed to ... | 2021-12-13T18:56:23.000Z | rfn3f5 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Please help! Potentially undiagnosed ADHD - 32 yo male | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn3f5/please_help_potentially_undiagnosed_adhd_32_yo/ |
NewellNation609 | I've had a realization that I seem to get really emotional whenever I see something getting criticized. Even if it's being directed at something or someone else. Especially if I share similar traits or beliefs of said person or thing.
My brain just somehow finds a way to make me feel like it's being directed at me.... | 2021-12-13T18:52:35.000Z | rfn0e9 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone feel RSD even when said rejection /criticism is not directed at you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfn0e9/anyone_feel_rsd_even_when_said_rejection/ |
witchdoctorhazel | I hope I'm not the only one. I also have Bipolar disorder, which certainly doesn't help refraining from buying every shiny thing I come across.
I currently have 248 items saved "for later" in my Amazon account.
Some of my most recent favorites are:
- Heelys (you know, those shoes that have wheels in the heel)
- Sti... | 2021-12-13T18:47:14.000Z | rfmw2h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Current Obsession / Impulse Buys | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmw2h/current_obsession_impulse_buys/ |
MadeOfStyrofoam_1 | my mom believes understimulation and overstimulation aren't real things and are caused by me googling ADHD stuff and deciding to act like it since i got diagnosed (which... wow. didn't expect that from her but anyway)
how do i explain to her that those are real emotions, and that i had it before, i just now know a nam... | 2021-12-13T18:44:11.000Z | rfmtlk | 3 | 5 | ADHD | My mom believes i only have certain things because i looked it up on the internet and decided to have it. what to do? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmtlk/my_mom_believes_i_only_have_certain_things/ |
GarbageAccouxt | I've been struggling with symptoms of ADHD since I was about 10 but my parents won't take me to a pediatrician to get diagnosed. It's hard for me to focus in school or when someone is talking to me. I'm constantly fidgeting. I am currently struggling with depression. I get distracted easily and I have a short attention... | 2021-12-13T18:43:06.000Z | rfmso9 | 5 | 0 | ADHD | I have undiagnosed ADHD and midterms are coming up | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmso9/i_have_undiagnosed_adhd_and_midterms_are_coming_up/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T18:43:01.000Z | rfmslg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Really looking for advise on my next step | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmslg/really_looking_for_advise_on_my_next_step/ |
Rja12345 | My sugar intake has been really high for years. I had a job ever since I was 16 so I had the financial freedom to buy whatever junk I wanted. I’ve been doing research and I’ve noticed that many people have been saying that high sugar intake can make ADHD symptoms worse. I’m just wondering if anyone knows more about thi... | 2021-12-13T18:34:54.000Z | rfmlue | 16 | 9 | ADHD | How much does sugar actually effect ADHD? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmlue/how_much_does_sugar_actually_effect_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T18:31:55.000Z | rfmj93 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I'm doing a thing (specifically, a YT channel) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmj93/im_doing_a_thing_specifically_a_yt_channel/ |
OrdinaryIdea | Long time lurker here to share my story. Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and advice!
When I was 8 years old, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I was a stereotypical case of an "unruly" and "talkative" child. (Fun/traumatic side story, at the end of my 3rd grade year the teacher handed out awards to all the ... | 2021-12-13T18:26:53.000Z | rfmey1 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Today Is My First Phycologist Appt. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmey1/today_is_my_first_phycologist_appt/ |
nataella | the title sounds a little weird. its all platonic.
she is literally the most supportive person in my life ever?? she asks me questions like "how can i accommodate you and help you adapt to your mental illness?" and "so you feel ___ and ___ when you __?" she asks so many questions about my hyperfixations and reassures... | 2021-12-13T18:26:41.000Z | rfmesd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i love my best friend | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmesd/i_love_my_best_friend/ |
BlevelandDrowns | Or telling an anxious person to “just calm down”, or telling a inexperienced basketball player to “just aim better” or telling a resentful person to “just get over it” or telling an insomniac to “just go to bed”.
Sometimes when someone tells me to “just try harder” I want to snap back at one of their insufficiencies i... | 2021-12-13T18:24:18.000Z | rfmctl | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Telling ADHDers to “just try harder” is the same as telling an obese person to “just eat less” or telling a depressed person to “just be happy” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfmctl/telling_adhders_to_just_try_harder_is_the_same_as/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T18:21:15.000Z | rfma91 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Medication, misdiagnoses, and my psychiatrist?!? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfma91/medication_misdiagnoses_and_my_psychiatrist/ |
Yoshi9105 | It all started when my friend introduced me to BTS earlier this year. I'd always tried to stay away from K-pop because I know how much of a drill industry it is but these guys are just so lovely and their music is brilliant sooo between 1st September, when she introduced me to them, and 1st December I listened to liter... | 2021-12-13T18:17:26.000Z | rfm73p | 2 | 3 | ADHD | My current hyperfixation is... Korean?! | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm73p/my_current_hyperfixation_is_korean/ |
60BillionDblDllrs | My PCP and I just decided to try out Adderall XR in place of my last script. Today is the first day on it. All good but I am worried about my sleeping schedule getting thrown off, one of the complications I had last time I tried XR. I normally get up at 0545, meds at 0630, they wore off around 1630, could eat/sleep by ... | 2021-12-13T18:15:50.000Z | rfm5rg | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Extended Release meds vs Sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm5rg/extended_release_meds_vs_sleep/ |
kiki-cakes | In It’s a Wonderful Life, Mr. Potter doesn’t return the $ in the papers, and because Uncle Billy is so forgetful (and known as such) he, and everyone, blames him, and I break down because the thought of letting down everyone I know in such a monumental way is devastating. I can’t imagine having ADHD back then or before... | 2021-12-13T18:15:38.000Z | rfm5ly | 4 | 7 | ADHD | Every Christmas, my heart breaks when Uncle Billy misplaces the money! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm5ly/every_christmas_my_heart_breaks_when_uncle_billy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T18:12:50.000Z | rfm35y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sunday scariest | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm35y/sunday_scariest/ |
LeadingSail | So I (20M) got diagnosed in October and have been taking Elvanse/ Vyvanse for about a month now under the care of my psychiatrist.
I sat on the idea of going down the medication route for a while, but after a lot of research I decided to give it a go. I told my parents that I wanted to go down this route and they wer... | 2021-12-13T18:12:40.000Z | rfm30x | 9 | 2 | ADHD | How do I tell my parents I take meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm30x/how_do_i_tell_my_parents_i_take_meds/ |
SomeRando18 | [removed] | 2021-12-13T18:10:44.000Z | rfm1d5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Welp, it’s finals week for me so wish me luck guys! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm1d5/welp_its_finals_week_for_me_so_wish_me_luck_guys/ |
Sparabic17 | So, I had a NEBA test with a different psychiatrist. He got back to me, told me that I do in fact have ADHD, and sent my results to my main psychiatrist.
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But then, during an appointment with my main psychiatrist, he starts asking me to explain what the NEBA results meant. Like, he wanted me to tell him how t... | 2021-12-13T18:09:44.000Z | rfm0h3 | 7 | 7 | ADHD | My own psychiatrist seems skeptical of me. (rant) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfm0h3/my_own_psychiatrist_seems_skeptical_of_me_rant/ |
Kaywin | I recently tapered off Mirtazapine and started Pristiq. I'm very grateful I am already not feeling STARVING all day + brain fog. My baseline is scattered enough!
I know that the effects of medications like Pristiq are really gradual, and take time to build up. Like many of you, my brain already struggles with timebli... | 2021-12-13T18:05:42.000Z | rflx38 | 8 | 7 | ADHD | How do you track the effects of a new medication? Is there an app for that? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflx38/how_do_you_track_the_effects_of_a_new_medication/ |
giatekla | Hey ya'll! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD-PI during a 1-hour psych consultation, courtesy of my school's EAP. At the end of the appointment, we agreed to discuss medication options at the follow-up with the exception of stimulants, which my psychiatrist does not like to prescribe. However at the follow-up, my psych... | 2021-12-13T18:04:03.000Z | rflvoc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I attend a psych consultation if I can't afford follow-ups? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflvoc/should_i_attend_a_psych_consultation_if_i_cant/ |
unsaintedheretic | I've been recently diagnosed and was really really open with my psychiatrist. I also told him about my past drug use. Around four years ago I had a time where I partied a lot because my place of work was a really toxic environment and I had a lot going on privately.
That lasted around 8 months.
Now, I told her I used ... | 2021-12-13T18:03:30.000Z | rflv7o | 0 | 1 | ADHD | To disclose or not disclose past drug use | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflv7o/to_disclose_or_not_disclose_past_drug_use/ |
CanaryInALandmine | In conversations with a friend of mine about her daughter, I realised some of the things she was saying applied to me too. I've spent the last few days looking into it, and my christ is there some crossover. But I can't decide if I'm just seeing things that aren't actually there.
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* Cannot keep peoples names... | 2021-12-13T18:00:25.000Z | rflsdp | 4 | 1 | ADHD | At 30 I think I just realised how much of this applies to me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflsdp/at_30_i_think_i_just_realised_how_much_of_this/ |
jp_ruby07 | Adding the NSFW tag bc drugs I guess? Hopefully it's ok to talk about this here.
This is kind of just a vent but I'm super upset right now. I've been so overwhelmed lately and finally managed to get an appointment with a psych, waited what felt like forever for my appointment (really just 3 weeks), and I finally had i... | 2021-12-13T18:00:17.000Z | rfls4y | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Finally saw a psych and she says I have ADHD but won't prescribe meds bc I smoke | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfls4y/finally_saw_a_psych_and_she_says_i_have_adhd_but/ |
Jonas15082000 | So i always was kind of impulsive especially when it comes to buying stuff. I got a way to expensive christmas gift for my mom. I normally dont really buy gifts for anyone else, but this year my mom said i schould buy her bf a gift (she is right about that, he did a lot for me this y), but she said that a bottle of bee... | 2021-12-13T17:57:24.000Z | rflpmw | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Im way to impulsive, please someone give tips or say im not the only one like this, TL;DR at the end (sort of) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflpmw/im_way_to_impulsive_please_someone_give_tips_or/ |
janabanana115 | \*Long post warning.\*
TW: suicidal thoughts, drugs
So I've been in the psychiatric system for 4 years now, taking antidepressants. for the last two and a half years I've been strongly suspecting ADHD. Almost all of the symptoms match up.
I had one psychiatric nurse, who I met between my psychiatrist visits. When I... | 2021-12-13T17:54:35.000Z | rfln5x | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Absolute hopelessness regarding psychiatric system *vent* | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfln5x/absolute_hopelessness_regarding_psychiatric/ |
Milohk | I believe I have ADHD but I am planning to go into a Psychiatric to actually get tested. I heard that ADHD is one of the most misdiagnosed mental disorders whether it is overdiagnosis or underdiagnosis. Is there any thing I can do to try to avoid this or should I just trust whatever my doctor says after the initial scr... | 2021-12-13T17:54:04.000Z | rflmpa | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How do I avoid Misdiagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflmpa/how_do_i_avoid_misdiagnosis/ |
Ok_Operation_7684 | So, I have been prescribed Ritalin 20mg. It's my first time taking meds and I got scared at first. First 1-3 days was honestly amazing. I got to clean my whole house. I was consistent in keeping my room clean. And I was basically always on top of my chores.
After that everyday has been a series of palpitation, headac... | 2021-12-13T17:53:49.000Z | rflmgz | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Ritalin just makes me dehydrated and anxious | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflmgz/ritalin_just_makes_me_dehydrated_and_anxious/ |
skintinimy | Sometimes I get so frustrated with my inability to do things and just generally feeling like life is passing me by that I bruise or scratch myself where other people can't see. I get perverse pleasure from externalizing my pain. I knew it went too far when I left a visible black and purple bruise on my arm that people ... | 2021-12-13T17:52:49.000Z | rfllm0 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Haven't bruised myself. TW self harm. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfllm0/havent_bruised_myself_tw_self_harm/ |
Responsible_Salad_11 | A few months ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD but I can't afford theraphy and even tho everyone praises my country sanitary system it's crap when it comes to mental health. So I'm on my own.
Now, onto the topic.
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I have trouble remembering small appointments and I tend to forgot. When it comes to big ones tha... | 2021-12-13T17:52:44.000Z | rflljh | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I have trobules remembering small appointments. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflljh/i_have_trobules_remembering_small_appointments/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-13T17:51:03.000Z | rflk41 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD IS: Having Philosophical conversation with yourself in your head and then all of sudden remembering, *oh I need to call the bank* .... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflk41/adhd_is_having_philosophical_conversation_with/ |
kdbartleby | I'm 31 years old, and the first time I thought I might have ADHD was after spending time with my future father-in-law several years ago. He's very disorganized, leaves stuff everywhere, loses things, and gets REALLY into things. And I recognized a lot of this as behavior I've struggled with my whole life. So earlier th... | 2021-12-13T17:40:05.000Z | rflapk | 5 | 9 | ADHD | My therapist gave me an ADHD screening, and it seems like it's likely I have ADHD. Should I seek an official diagnosis? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rflapk/my_therapist_gave_me_an_adhd_screening_and_it/ |
Zestyclose-Tie6308 | This might be long it might not be.
I’m having a hard time feeling satisfied and feel like I’m stuck in a never ending loop of catching up.
To preface this, I graduated in 2020 with the plan to take a gap year work & save money, what did I do? Spent the year selling, doing drugs, and hanging out with hood rats. I’v... | 2021-12-13T17:38:46.000Z | rfl9li | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Hyper focus, instant gratification and lacking motivation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfl9li/hyper_focus_instant_gratification_and_lacking/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T17:36:25.000Z | rfl7m2 | 8 | 0 | ADHD | Is it normal for a doctor to give you other meds before simulants? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfl7m2/is_it_normal_for_a_doctor_to_give_you_other_meds/ |
mushypeachess | Recently I’ve been thinking of seeing a psychiatrist or doctor and get some medication prescribed because I’ve really been struggling in everything for the past few years or so. I was just wondering how long it would take to get medication prescribed? Of course it’s different for everybody, but I’m curious about the di... | 2021-12-13T17:36:21.000Z | rfl7jv | 3 | 0 | ADHD | How long does it take to get medication prescribed? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfl7jv/how_long_does_it_take_to_get_medication_prescribed/ |
seljca | I reached out to various of therapists asking them to provide me help with my ADHD, since I speculate I have it. I’ve been told I don’t have it because I am in capable of choosing what I want to wear, one therapist told me rape isn’t rape if you’re in a relationship (irrelevant to ADHD, but I’m just trying to say what ... | 2021-12-13T17:32:14.000Z | rfl43z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I need help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfl43z/i_need_help/ |
nolakhsa | for me it's usually music. good music will scratch the itch just right and i'll stim like a maniac. and you just want to close your eyes and live in a song. be quiet and drive by deftones is particularly good today. i've been having a lot of dopamine chasing days recently so this feels pretty amazing | 2021-12-13T17:30:52.000Z | rfl2uu | 7 | 56 | ADHD | days where the dopamine hits just right | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfl2uu/days_where_the_dopamine_hits_just_right/ |
quicklikesloth | TLDR; It looks like it's possible to permanently improve attention span and emotional regulation with certain meditation practices. I want to find out if anyone has any knowledge/experience here?
I've just read Daniel Goleman's "*Altered Traits - Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body".* In ... | 2021-12-13T17:27:06.000Z | rfkzer | 12 | 5 | ADHD | Long term meditation for significant improvements to attention, emotional regulation, etc. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkzer/long_term_meditation_for_significant_improvements/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T17:22:42.000Z | rfkvp0 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Do you notice these changes after your 2nd dose of the day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkvp0/do_you_notice_these_changes_after_your_2nd_dose/ |
BiffordT | Hello, all! 42-year-old male here. Diagnosed as a kid back in the 80's, was given Ritalin, and it didn't work, caused some side effects like racing heartbeat, flushing, etc. My mom took me off of it and that was the end of it.
I was put in the "gifted" programs at school, which did not work with my attention span so I... | 2021-12-13T17:21:20.000Z | rfkuis | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for Some Input | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkuis/looking_for_some_input/ |
teflonshoulders | [removed] | 2021-12-13T17:20:17.000Z | rfktn0 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I literally spend 80% of my time procrastinating at work and doing nothing but I'm still successful and doing well. What's everyone elses excuse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfktn0/i_literally_spend_80_of_my_time_procrastinating/ |
anxious-american | It's finals week, and I just turned in the biggest project of the semester. I worked very, very hard at it, and I did the best I could. But what should have been enough time to complete the project wasn't, because (even though I'm on meds), I kept getting distracted. Refocusing takes so much time, and I asked the pr... | 2021-12-13T17:10:54.000Z | rfklq1 | 2 | 5 | ADHD | I Work So Hard and I Still Fail | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfklq1/i_work_so_hard_and_i_still_fail/ |
APassionatePoet | Would I be okay with taking a Ritalin 20 mg if I had a truly hard seltzer like an hour ago? I want to make to sure I’ll be fine because those side effects are kinda scaring me whenever I google it. Of course it’s not giving me a specific limit though, unlike this post where it’s making me type 300 characters to post. | 2021-12-13T17:10:05.000Z | rfkl19 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin Question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkl19/ritalin_question/ |
Own-Suggestion2169 | I am 22(m), went my whole life up until about 3 months ago without a diagnosis. I always knew that I could not focus like my peers which led to very poor performance in high school. Ultimately I was able to figure out how to do good in school without being able to focus graduating with a bachelors degree, but I never h... | 2021-12-13T17:10:02.000Z | rfkkzb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are some things that have helped you find hope in all this struggle | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkkzb/what_are_some_things_that_have_helped_you_find/ |
OrangeJuice2002 | [removed] | 2021-12-13T17:06:24.000Z | rfkhzk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Im struggling so bad in school because I hate the topic and physically cannot do it but no teacher believes I’m telling the truth. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkhzk/im_struggling_so_bad_in_school_because_i_hate_the/ |
vanillaxbean1 | I'm on long release 30mg elvanse. I was taking it for nearly 2 months then decided to take a medication holiday (with my Dr's approval), as I got spooked by someone talking about dependency and addiction, and I wanted to see if it was making a positive difference to my life, especially as I noticed I argued more with m... | 2021-12-13T17:02:11.000Z | rfke9g | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Responses to medication. Concerns about my heart rate. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfke9g/responses_to_medication_concerns_about_my_heart/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T17:00:07.000Z | rfkc6n | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Extreme emotions, or none at all | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkc6n/extreme_emotions_or_none_at_all/ |
marco6ocram | [removed] | 2021-12-13T16:57:53.000Z | rfkabk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD natural remedy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfkabk/adhd_natural_remedy/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T16:53:20.000Z | rfk6le | 1 | 4 | ADHD | 30mg crash different from 20mg? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk6le/30mg_crash_different_from_20mg/ |
ellasnovellas | I feel like if I could just organise my life down to the last file on my computer, maybe I would be cured.
Realistically I know that nobody is so organised that they know where absolutely everything to exist is off the top of their heads, but I don’t feel like I will be satisfied until I achieve this.
Right now I’m ... | 2021-12-13T16:52:25.000Z | rfk5tz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Constant organisation crisis - relatable or just me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk5tz/constant_organisation_crisis_relatable_or_just_me/ |
marco6ocram | [removed] | 2021-12-13T16:52:15.000Z | rfk5o3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD natural remedy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk5o3/adhd_natural_remedy/ |
FrostyThePoo | I can't focus more than 10 minutes and I learn so hard...And the motivation is...I think my motivation is low because I learn hard and focus so little. What helps you? How helps me a little and you will all laugh at me...but I like to play games and I use Euro Truck Simulator radio to listen audio books or news or wha... | 2021-12-13T16:51:19.000Z | rfk4wg | 3 | 4 | ADHD | How do you all study?And how do you motivate yourself to study? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk4wg/how_do_you_all_studyand_how_do_you_motivate/ |
rnbwk10 | Obligatatory long-time lurker, first-time poster. I’m hoping someone can help clarify why I’m like this and help me find some way to deal. In the last few years, I’ve started to become super overwhelmed in stores and I get on edge really quickly when I’m surrounded by a lot of people. I just always feel like I’m in the... | 2021-12-13T16:51:02.000Z | rfk4nc | 1 | 6 | ADHD | Obsessing over unfinished tasks? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk4nc/obsessing_over_unfinished_tasks/ |
JumpyAnthropologist | I feel like my brain keeps making these connections constantly. I’m 90% of the time in my head. I can come up with solutions that require imagining into the future really quickly and i’m good at predicting what will happen. I’m usually the one to have suggested a solution to be rejected at first then accepted after sev... | 2021-12-13T16:47:55.000Z | rfk214 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | I think the world wouldn’t be able to handle me if I was just conscientious | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk214/i_think_the_world_wouldnt_be_able_to_handle_me_if/ |
dumb-plant-bitch | I started concerta about a month ago and ended up having a severe panic attack (I was also in the middle of finals, so some stress can be related to that) that I could not control. Since the concerta was helping a lot with ADHD, my doctor recommended that I take it with Prozac for anxiety. Has anyone had positive exper... | 2021-12-13T16:47:24.000Z | rfk1lm | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What are your experiences with Prozac and Concerta (or another kind of stimulant)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk1lm/what_are_your_experiences_with_prozac_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-13T16:45:47.000Z | rfk0bg | 3 | 3 | ADHD | how does stimulants affect ADHD comorbid BPD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rfk0bg/how_does_stimulants_affect_adhd_comorbid_bpd/ |
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