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nowuseeme526 | [removed] | 2021-12-13T00:16:03.000Z | rf27wz | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and CBD or THC | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf27wz/adhd_and_cbd_or_thc/ |
MammothNegotiation36 | Hi all,
I’m confident I have adhd (combined) I had a teacher in early hs tell me I probably do, I brought it to my mum and she said you do too well in school and that was it. Flash forward to uni, dropped out after first year to move to a different continent (one of my many impulsive acts). Finished uni later, after ... | 2021-12-13T00:14:04.000Z | rf26gm | 5 | 2 | ADHD | First appointment with GP to start diagnostic process, tips to get to best result? (Canada) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf26gm/first_appointment_with_gp_to_start_diagnostic/ |
emoneehonee | Hi! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I’m a 30 yo woman and I have had success starting medicine a few months ago.
I recently re-enrolled in college. I feel like knowing my diagnosis is allowing me to retry things I once failed at.
What are school accommodations that you use at your university? What helps you be ... | 2021-12-13T00:12:35.000Z | rf25g0 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | School accommodations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf25g0/school_accommodations/ |
Sauropodlet75 | day 5 of vyvanse - 30mg, but will double in a month.
I am not slim, and have plenty of weight to lose, thank helm. I already didn't eat until lunchtime pre-meds - no interest in morning food. Coffee only until 12.
but I have lost 2kg on the scale already. Ok yes, this is good - but it cannot continue like this surely... | 2021-12-13T00:07:59.000Z | rf229h | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Weight loss O.o | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf229h/weight_loss_oo/ |
Ctenara88 | I just seem to be completely unable to manage time. Moment to moment. Like, I can plan for weeks and monts ahead, but structure of each day is completely out of my control.
I wake up late, I eat when my body feels like it, I jump from task to task without aim and can stop only when I'm exhausted or when my parents fo... | 2021-12-13T00:03:31.000Z | rf1yvz | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How do I even start to manage time!? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1yvz/how_do_i_even_start_to_manage_time/ |
bdbzjsnsbs | I’m 16 and suffer from anxiety and depression for the last 2 years and have most symptoms of ADHD from my childhood to present. I think they would believe me but I still can’t bring myself to it since I barely even talk to my family. Is there a way a can get at least try get diagnosed first without telling my parents s... | 2021-12-12T23:56:34.000Z | rf1tej | 6 | 7 | ADHD | Too scared to open up to my parents | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1tej/too_scared_to_open_up_to_my_parents/ |
Cromlin1003 | I recently (2 months ago) was finally diagnosed with ADHD. The doctor put me on 70mg Vyvanse and it has seemed to work most of the time. I take it around the same time everyday but seems like I experience a pretty hard crash after lunch time. I get tired and all hopes of focus leave pretty quickly.
Last week I needed... | 2021-12-12T23:56:11.000Z | rf1t4e | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Curious about others expert with Vyvanse. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1t4e/curious_about_others_expert_with_vyvanse/ |
Pheosis | As many before me I am at the point that I have procrastinated to study all day and instead I am writing a personal message in r/ADHD...
I do not know what to do. I am 19 years old and was unaware of the existance of AD(H)D until a couple weeks ago. Today I sorted this sub-reddit on top rated all time and found myself... | 2021-12-12T23:55:38.000Z | rf1sqp | 7 | 8 | ADHD | Desperate late night post. #3785 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1sqp/desperate_late_night_post_3785/ |
Famous_Fisherman_568 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T23:53:48.000Z | rf1rhn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Oh god what is going on? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1rhn/oh_god_what_is_going_on/ |
justbecause1231 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T23:53:46.000Z | rf1rgh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody taking Amphetamin? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1rgh/anybody_taking_amphetamin/ |
immilkandcookies | i might regret posting this and im really upset rn so some of this won't make sense.
i get really emotional really easily and ive always been like this but ive never found an effective way to control it. what can i do? im tired of constantly feeling embarasssed over it. i always cry and get mad regardless of where i ... | 2021-12-12T23:50:48.000Z | rf1pbm | 3 | 10 | ADHD | getting upset/angry easily | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1pbm/getting_upsetangry_easily/ |
urlocalmizu | I struggle with studying and staying focused. one of my teachers taught us multiple studying strategies, and I immensely love the Pomodoro technique. I've tried many apps and sites to help keep me on track but can't seem to find one that works for me.
I like the sites that display the timer in the tab while also havi... | 2021-12-12T23:49:30.000Z | rf1oci | 1 | 1 | ADHD | any recommendations for helpful study sites? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1oci/any_recommendations_for_helpful_study_sites/ |
caterpi1ar | TL;DR: I tried to talk to my lecturer about any symptoms of ADHD he might have noticed in me except he dismissed me, gave me the same old advice and now recently he’s been getting really annoyed at me for the same stuff I used to do and I feel like he’s treating me differently.
Is there anything I can do?
I am also d... | 2021-12-12T23:48:09.000Z | rf1nd6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How can I deal with bad experiences trying to tell people that I’m struggling. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1nd6/how_can_i_deal_with_bad_experiences_trying_to/ |
Hershoss | [removed] | 2021-12-12T23:45:20.000Z | rf1lde | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else unable to focus on videos even while medicated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1lde/anyone_else_unable_to_focus_on_videos_even_while/ |
BavarianDavid | Long story short, I was diagnosed as having ADHD ok about a year ago. This person is a therapist and not authorized to prescribe medicine. I talked to a psychiatrist a couple years ago and he was pretty dismissive of ADHD which I found to be a bit frustrating.
Anyway, if I was to pursue taking actual medicine, I don... | 2021-12-12T23:41:04.000Z | rf1ial | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I don't know where to begin as far as medication is concerned | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1ial/i_dont_know_where_to_begin_as_far_as_medication/ |
tinytall1337 | I have a hard time getting all the little things done around the house, especially with daily tasks. I started by batching my morning routine so I always do things in the same order, one after the other. (ie I wake up, go pee. Take my meds, get my eldest’s meds and head downstairs in either clothes or a housecoat.) doe... | 2021-12-12T23:39:26.000Z | rf1h67 | 16 | 12 | ADHD | “Adulting” with adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1h67/adulting_with_adhd/ |
INeedSelfCare | I've always felt like I'm on the hoarder spectrum. Is it true? Idk. I have a lot of stuff. I've taken piles of trash bags out to the dumpster of my stuff and I'm still left with too much stuff. But besides having too much stuff, I don't put anything away. I use my floor as if it was just a giant shelf. I don't clean, I... | 2021-12-12T23:37:19.000Z | rf1fnm | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I hit a new low with my clutter problem | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1fnm/i_hit_a_new_low_with_my_clutter_problem/ |
EHop8696 | So I don’t have diagnosed ADHD, but I’m pretty certain that I have it (the inattentive type). I know you’re not supposed to self diagnose but I’ve been experiencing problems since high school 10 years ago that seem to align with ADHD symptoms. I am planning on going to therapy once I get on my own health insurance in J... | 2021-12-12T23:33:57.000Z | rf1db7 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | every couple days i get into a funk where i can’t physically or mentally bring myself to do literally anything | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1db7/every_couple_days_i_get_into_a_funk_where_i_cant/ |
DuckyMoMoKing | Ouch. This is time the tax really hurts, more than most. It made me lose a person that I care about and that just stings so damn bad. I fixated on her so hard and I just couldn’t let go no matter how much I begged and fought my brain to stop. It was agononizing and exhausting fighting the fixations and I guess I just w... | 2021-12-12T23:31:50.000Z | rf1bri | 7 | 25 | ADHD | Paid the ADHD tax… again | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1bri/paid_the_adhd_tax_again/ |
validuser1234 | I was on 27mg of concerta but felt next to no change (good or bad), I only knew it was starting to kick in because my mouth would start to get dry and I was more calm and relaxed. My doctor switched me to 36mg a few days ago and I can feel an increase in focus but not on the right things I’m mainly using the meds to he... | 2021-12-12T23:30:43.000Z | rf1az3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need Advice!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf1az3/need_advice/ |
_ROEG | Is it available anywhere (in the UK) and is it the right thing to do?
I’ve been referred to the NHS ADHD team but as you can imagine, the waiting list is quite large. Im 99% sure I have ADHD having done extensive research as well as the referral from my GP. However I really would like to work on it as soon as possible... | 2021-12-12T23:29:17.000Z | rf19y3 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Over the counter medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf19y3/over_the_counter_medication/ |
heartslums | Hi all! I was diagnosed with ADHD a little less than a month ago. I had been meaning to be evaluated for like, a year, but of course I put it off until I was signing up for my first full college quarter since the pandemic started.
My psychiatrist starts with trialing non-stimulants before prescribing stimulants, whic... | 2021-12-12T23:27:31.000Z | rf18q5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Procrastinated my evaluation. Now I’m stuck trialing meds at a time thats NOT good for trialing meds. Need support. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf18q5/procrastinated_my_evaluation_now_im_stuck/ |
regetate | I need something that can limit how long I stay in an app, a parental control or a timer or something that will snap me out of “scroll holes” by prompting me to close the app or quitting the app automatically.
I open Instagram just to reply to a friend and BOOM 5 hours of my life gone due to distractibility
Setting ... | 2021-12-12T23:23:13.000Z | rf15m0 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | App timers? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf15m0/app_timers/ |
ehhitstony | TLDR; seeking recommendations on open minded, empathetic psychiatrist in Sydney.
Hi adhd redditors. Long time lurker, first time poster here.
I firstly need to thank all the people who have put time and effort into responding to the many questions that are asked here. I’ve been helped by countless questions and answ... | 2021-12-12T23:19:44.000Z | rf12zc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for open minded empathetic psychiatrist in Sydney | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf12zc/looking_for_open_minded_empathetic_psychiatrist/ |
beerandluckycharms | I spend ALL day on Reddit.
I use Reddit mostly for the subs that are for lifestyle tips and cooking and just generally cool information that I can utilize my life. But then I don't utilize this information because I don't do anything all day, I just sit on Reddit. I have hundreds of recipes saved, endless amounts of ... | 2021-12-12T23:19:27.000Z | rf12rv | 3 | 2 | ADHD | How do you keep yourself from endlessly scrolling on your phone? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf12rv/how_do_you_keep_yourself_from_endlessly_scrolling/ |
Scrimshaw13 | Anyone with newborns / small children have any tips for dealing with the overstimulation and frustration that comes with an inconsolable baby?
My 3-month-old has a bad day ever so often and cries and cries and it just drains me to exhaustion and simultaneously overstimulates me to the point of wanting to scream. My w... | 2021-12-12T23:19:16.000Z | rf12nf | 13 | 11 | ADHD | Overstimulation from crying baby | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf12nf/overstimulation_from_crying_baby/ |
urlocalmizu | [removed] | 2021-12-12T23:09:54.000Z | rf0vm9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | does anyone have good apps or sites to help with studying? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0vm9/does_anyone_have_good_apps_or_sites_to_help_with/ |
Adhd-tea-party247 | Late adult diagnosis and medication has helped in so many things, but some things are still just so freakin hard …
Meal planning / cooking
Paperwork
Keeping house tidy and clean
…
Was there a point when you accept that it’s a limitation/disability that it’s fruitless to keep fighting against?
A point when you realiz... | 2021-12-12T23:04:02.000Z | rf0rb3 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Accepting limitations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0rb3/accepting_limitations/ |
ellow_Jellow | [removed] | 2021-12-12T23:01:04.000Z | rf0p1r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Binge Snacking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0p1r/binge_snacking/ |
Tea_Powered_Thoughts | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:53:09.000Z | rf0j0k | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I blacked out this Friday for the first time I think it is because of Atomoxetine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0j0k/i_blacked_out_this_friday_for_the_first_time_i/ |
fakewomans | i have a bunch of missing work to do and i've been procrastinating since 9am. its 5:43pm now. i need someone to tell me that reddit will be here forever but my missing work has a deadline before no one accepts it anymore. be strict please! the whole reason i have so much damn work to do is because i procrastinated in t... | 2021-12-12T22:49:49.000Z | rf0gij | 5 | 2 | ADHD | tell me to do my work please | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0gij/tell_me_to_do_my_work_please/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:44:43.000Z | rf0cpa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | please tell me to do my work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0cpa/please_tell_me_to_do_my_work/ |
T1nyJazzHands | So 2 years ago (I think?!) I started using the pharmacy at my University as it was the most stable place to get my meds as my job and place of living were fluctuating a lot at the time. My pharmacist is a bright and bubbly Asian woman who looks about mid 30s (likely older - we Asian dont raisin lol!). Here in Australia... | 2021-12-12T22:41:35.000Z | rf0afv | 8 | 105 | ADHD | An ode to my pharmacist who I love and appreciate dearly. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf0afv/an_ode_to_my_pharmacist_who_i_love_and_appreciate/ |
Tea_Powered_Thoughts | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:40:31.000Z | rf09p4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone else had this experience with Atomoxetine and Alcohol before? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf09p4/has_anyone_else_had_this_experience_with/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T22:38:40.000Z | rf08dn | 5 | 5 | ADHD | It's literally impossible to live with a brain that doesn't stop thinking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf08dn/its_literally_impossible_to_live_with_a_brain/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:33:51.000Z | rf04yb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How can I find out if I have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf04yb/how_can_i_find_out_if_i_have_adhd/ |
Spirit_Body_Mind | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:32:07.000Z | rf03l0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got diagnosed ADHD at 33 years old. Looking for some tips with the medication listed in the text. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rf03l0/just_got_diagnosed_adhd_at_33_years_old_looking/ |
xplsion | I'm sorry if I haven't described it properly in the title. I've seen some people talk about this. I'm just going to put an example because I don't know how else to explain it. Say I have to take the train at 10am, and until that time comes I can't bring myself to do anything, it's like I have to wait. It's like I am ph... | 2021-12-12T22:25:03.000Z | rezyc3 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | I can't do anything until the time of my plan | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezyc3/i_cant_do_anything_until_the_time_of_my_plan/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:19:21.000Z | rezu3x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Which ADHD medication has the least side effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezu3x/which_adhd_medication_has_the_least_side_effects/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T22:15:06.000Z | rezqvd | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Need Advice with Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezqvd/need_advice_with_vyvanse/ |
ExternalChampion6292 | Not asking for advice or anything like that. Just curious if anyone has taken Trazadone for sleep and what your experience was. Hope this is allowed..?
I took this about 10 years ago after an injury that made sleep impossible due to pain. I don’t remember any issues back then. I just took it for the first time last ni... | 2021-12-12T22:09:01.000Z | rezmba | 6 | 5 | ADHD | Anyone take Trazadone for sleep? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezmba/anyone_take_trazadone_for_sleep/ |
Suspicious_Week_2451 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:07:40.000Z | rezlbp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What happens if you think you have ADHD but diagnosis says you don't? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezlbp/what_happens_if_you_think_you_have_adhd_but/ |
nullfier | I just got prescribed vyvanse/elvanse last week. Was put on 30mg and my doctor said that 30 would likely not benefit me much. Said very few of his patients feel like that dose is helpful.
He said to try 30mg for a week and if I don’t think it’s doing much, to take 60mg (2 pills) and see what that does.
I feel like... | 2021-12-12T22:06:35.000Z | rezkkh | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Doctor wants to double my Vyvanse dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezkkh/doctor_wants_to_double_my_vyvanse_dose/ |
xiaogoucat | EDIT: I finished!! At 3 am 😅 but I did it!! Now I just have, you know, the rest of finals week to worry about. Thanks everyone for the encouragement and advice!
Hey y’all, just looking for some accountability rn. I had a giant paper that was due on Thursday, but I got really sick (not Covid) and my prof said I could ... | 2021-12-12T22:05:26.000Z | rezjpr | 10 | 1 | ADHD | Please make me write my paper | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezjpr/please_make_me_write_my_paper/ |
Garthas86 | Was about to read an article, but before that I decided to download the a few wallpapers I had in mind, ended up wanting to research about the information in the wallpapers(moon mars, constellations)
Just a quick reminder:
Your first priority in a day is to define you priorities for the day, then focus on them one at... | 2021-12-12T22:03:51.000Z | rezij8 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | The struggle is real | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezij8/the_struggle_is_real/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:03:25.000Z | rezi81 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone here been convinced they had ADHD and were told they didn't? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezi81/has_anyone_here_been_convinced_they_had_adhd_and/ |
Asger1231 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T22:01:58.000Z | rezh27 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Help. I need to be there for someone, but I vant stop hyperfocussing about this amazing idea | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rezh27/help_i_need_to_be_there_for_someone_but_i_vant/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:49:40.000Z | rez7ja | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone been prescribed two adderall XRs daily (morning and afternoon)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rez7ja/has_anyone_been_prescribed_two_adderall_xrs_daily/ |
Fatalitea_ | I just realized, that my anxiety is part of the reason I extensively hyperfocus on new hobbies.
I feel like I need to know everything about a new hobby, before I tell anyone about it, else I just feel like an impostor, who‘s not really into that hobby at all. This is increased even more by me constantly changing hobbi... | 2021-12-12T21:48:18.000Z | rez6hs | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Anxiety funneling Hyperfocus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rez6hs/anxiety_funneling_hyperfocus/ |
KillaWhaspz | Hello I am a girl who has been diagnosed with ADHD (the inattentive and hyperactive type) a few months ago and I started taking the methylphenidate medication but I don’t really think it works because it started making me feel really anxious, bored, and antsy. My anxiety wasn’t real bad like the kind I just explained b... | 2021-12-12T21:44:35.000Z | rez3pa | 14 | 3 | ADHD | I am confused about my medication.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rez3pa/i_am_confused_about_my_medication/ |
Sangria188 | I was recently diagnosed with adhd about 3 months ago. They started my on Concerta 18mg, no improvement so they increased my dose to 36. After ten days, I noticed my asthma was getting out of control. Normally, it is very well controlled and only take my inhaler before working out for precaution. After two rounds of st... | 2021-12-12T21:40:03.000Z | rez09l | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Asthma getting worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rez09l/asthma_getting_worse/ |
zakbluesin | To anyone that works out day/night to help with dopamine, when do you work out? In the morning or in the evening? And how does it help with your general focus etc?
I’m trying to figure out where my workout schedule will be best placed, so I get a dopamine boost throughout the day. Considering a gym routine in the eveni... | 2021-12-12T21:37:43.000Z | reyyj6 | 8 | 1 | ADHD | When is it best to workout? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyyj6/when_is_it_best_to_workout/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:28:36.000Z | reyrid | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have any experience with Strattera (Atomoxetine)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyrid/anyone_have_any_experience_with_strattera/ |
orangewrap111 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:28:34.000Z | reyrhs | 5 | 1 | ADHD | How much do your ADHD meds cost per prescription? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyrhs/how_much_do_your_adhd_meds_cost_per_prescription/ |
orangewrap111 | So I started off with a 27mg of Concerta. Worked perfectly on the first day I took it, I was calm, focused, I got my work done. The second time I took it, it didn't work as well as that but it was still pretty good. Third time, I was calm and focused for the first 5 hours, and then I started feeling like it had worn of... | 2021-12-12T21:27:00.000Z | reyqdo | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do you know if you're dosage of Concerta is too low? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyqdo/how_do_you_know_if_youre_dosage_of_concerta_is/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:22:18.000Z | reymya | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have any experience with Strattera (Atomoxetine)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reymya/anyone_have_any_experience_with_strattera/ |
Immediate-Duck3929 | I’ve always loved reading starting from a young age. However, the older I got, the harder it’s been for me to even pick up a book and start reading. (Plus my adhd diagnosis this year hasn’t helped much, either) And when I do, I get an array of distractions that make reading almost impossible now. I’m an English major, ... | 2021-12-12T21:21:59.000Z | reymq0 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | To those who are immense readers or are English majors—how do you stay focused while reading? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reymq0/to_those_who_are_immense_readers_or_are_english/ |
Immediate-Duck3929 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:19:11.000Z | reyknj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | To those who are immense readers/English majors. How do you stay focused while reading? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyknj/to_those_who_are_immense_readersenglish_majors/ |
thatsmejme | Long time reader first time poster 😁
I'll be diagnosed in January at the ripe old age of 22! My mother was diagnosed a couple weeks ago and got her medication yesterday (Xenidate XL). She asked me to read the booklet thing for her and it's gotten me a touch worried.
There was a section on who can and can't take the... | 2021-12-12T21:16:16.000Z | reyijz | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Reassurance about medication. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyijz/reassurance_about_medication/ |
sezpon | Hi guys!
I am going to Europe for Christmas and now that we aren't in EU am taking out travel insurance and wanted to ask if I need to declare my ADHD diagnosis for the policy to be valid?
I don't take meds but I was diagnosed earlier this year - so not sure if it is something that can be held against me if I don'... | 2021-12-12T21:15:53.000Z | reyi9s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Travel Insurance - Do we need to Declare our Diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyi9s/adhd_and_travel_insurance_do_we_need_to_declare/ |
MeSoHotSalsa | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:13:15.000Z | reygdh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD explained by a neurobiologist from Standford University | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reygdh/adhd_explained_by_a_neurobiologist_from_standford/ |
sezpon | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:11:38.000Z | reyf5y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Travel Insurance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyf5y/adhd_and_travel_insurance/ |
ColiLightning | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:10:34.000Z | reyeci | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and nofap | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reyeci/adhd_and_nofap/ |
AVerySpecificName | [removed] | 2021-12-12T21:07:10.000Z | reybr1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you people have random pieces of information that won’t help you in life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/reybr1/do_you_people_have_random_pieces_of_information/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T21:04:37.000Z | rey9sr | 10 | 14 | ADHD | How to be productive working remotely? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rey9sr/how_to_be_productive_working_remotely/ |
validuser1234 | I was on 27mg of concerta but felt no change (good or bad), I only knew it was starting to kick in because my mouth would start to get dry. My doctor switched me to 36mg a few days ago and I can feel an increase in focus but not on the right things I’m mainly using the meds to help with school, but i still seem to be p... | 2021-12-12T21:00:39.000Z | rey6mm | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Concerta adjustment period | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rey6mm/concerta_adjustment_period/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T20:56:37.000Z | rey3fg | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Will I get medication?! I really need it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rey3fg/will_i_get_medication_i_really_need_it/ |
sunlitblues | I’m stuck. I wanted to tell my crush that I like him. BUT ever since I’ve decided to do that, now I’m like what if it’s a hyperfixation. How can I differentiate it?
At first, I was seeking him out. His presence calms me and I really like talking to him. I LIKE the attention he gives me. He makes me feel safe. I don’t... | 2021-12-12T20:54:41.000Z | rey1z0 | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Is it a genuine crush or a hyperfixation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rey1z0/is_it_a_genuine_crush_or_a_hyperfixation/ |
T2LV | Lived in Canada my entire life until 18 months ago. I had tried other alternatives but Dexedrine by far worked the best, brand name specifically.
When I moved to the USA, the cost when from $30/month(without insurance) to a quote of $700/month.
Nobody in the USA uses Dex. Everyone uses adderall. Meanwhile in Canada, ev... | 2021-12-12T20:52:55.000Z | rey0ow | 8 | 3 | ADHD | Dexedrine: Canada vs USA | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rey0ow/dexedrine_canada_vs_usa/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T20:51:49.000Z | rexzwm | 7 | 5 | ADHD | i don’t even feel like myself anymore. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexzwm/i_dont_even_feel_like_myself_anymore/ |
OtherwiseComplaint62 | [removed] | 2021-12-12T20:43:22.000Z | rextvq | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Medication stigma: How to not feel bad for taking my prescription pills as a student with adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rextvq/medication_stigma_how_to_not_feel_bad_for_taking/ |
MundaneElephant2152 | TL;DR - i am sick and exhausted of disappointment
I have never been able to keep a schedule. Never. I have tried all my life. There have been periods where I have stuck to one, and my life was better. I know it works, I know it's what will help. I just CANT KEEP IT UP. I feel like I am strapped to a never-ending wheel... | 2021-12-12T20:43:18.000Z | rextu3 | 14 | 71 | ADHD | I know I need a structure. I KNOW this, and I wish people would stop telling me. What I DONT know is what comes AFTER realising that what I need is structure | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rextu3/i_know_i_need_a_structure_i_know_this_and_i_wish/ |
yellowsunbun | I’m so angry and upset at myself for not being able to even type one sentence. Why do I do this? I can’t look at the computer screen. I just lay there frozen in time, feeling the impending dread that comes with not finishing this on the deadline. I know how important this essay is yet I just sat there and binged food a... | 2021-12-12T20:38:42.000Z | rexqd8 | 100 | 599 | ADHD | I can’t stop crying about how frustrated I am with myself that I can’t start this essay, I have limited time to do it. I feel like such an idiot. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexqd8/i_cant_stop_crying_about_how_frustrated_i_am_with/ |
InsomniacOnSugarRush | Hi, i'm 27 (f), i'm undiagnosed and suspecting ADHD/ASD, i started seeing a psychologist this summer and i had my first appointment with a psychiatrist last week.
It took me a long time to realize i had something "not quite right" (i mean it's the way i feel), because i denied it/thought it was normal. Aside from oth... | 2021-12-12T20:36:54.000Z | rexozr | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Big problems with time and memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexozr/big_problems_with_time_and_memory/ |
lobsterpopsicle | I started taking medication (Wellbutrin SR and XL) this fall and combining that with going back to school in person was rough :,) I started off feeling nauseous and emotional but I was able to focus better and I did super well on my hard classes. I was switched to XL and I got an allergic reaction so I went off my medi... | 2021-12-12T20:36:06.000Z | rexoe6 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Struggling with tests | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexoe6/struggling_with_tests/ |
John_Carpender | Does anybody else when you take your meds WANT to study and do homework? Like I honestly want to, I actually enjoy doing it, and it feels good to be productive and actually be able to focus. Medication has been very helpful, I went to 6 missing assignments to none, of course I forgot about homework sometimes though. | 2021-12-12T20:31:53.000Z | rexl93 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | HOMEWORK AND MEDS | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexl93/homework_and_meds/ |
jabbykins | I recently went to a new therapist and psychiatrist and they both put in a request for testing and learning disability. Is there anything in particular to expect? I'm worried I didn't explain myself properly on their first visit since the psychiatrist made it seem like I might not get it. I've been on all the non stimu... | 2021-12-12T20:30:41.000Z | rexkbs | 1 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD testing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexkbs/adhd_testing/ |
JirohSalonga | Pretty long post ahead. Read if you want to but I’m just curious about —> Title question
I’m 21 and just found out that I have a high possibility of having ADHD.
Unfortunately, we don’t have enough to pay for consultations with a specialist and the pandemic made it harder to get checked.
I thought that I was just a ... | 2021-12-12T20:30:09.000Z | rexjw8 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | To those who’ve only been diagnosed a bit later in life, how was daily living prior to that? How did family and peers approach your symptoms? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexjw8/to_those_whove_only_been_diagnosed_a_bit_later_in/ |
picklecrumbs | Sorry for the awkward title question, but basically I want to know if anyone else has tips or similar experiences?
I have this thing where I can't stop myself from falling asleep during any kind of lecture/presentation/etc..., anything where I can't activley participate.
Is this even related to ADHD? I'm in the mi... | 2021-12-12T20:29:33.000Z | rexjgu | 11 | 3 | ADHD | How do you manage to stay awake in situations where you can't do participate activeley except listen and take notes? (Class/lectures) | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexjgu/how_do_you_manage_to_stay_awake_in_situations/ |
road_bagels | Hi community,
First time contributor here trying to vent some negative emotional energy.
Since starting treatment for adult ADHD over the last 20 months or so (Vyvanse 20mg, reduced from 30mg at my request about 8 months ago), I've continually felt ashamed about my use of medication. From trips to the pharmacy, conce... | 2021-12-12T20:26:12.000Z | rexh3v | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Medication Stigma | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexh3v/medication_stigma/ |
Ordinary_Swimming_69 | I am 32 with add; I haven't been on my meds for a couple of years. A few days ago, I was talking with the supervisor and how I do things my way.
And they are definitely not in a step 1.2.3. Order, lol.
At the end of the day, I get it done; I don't believe it matters how.
He tells me I should do it his way, as it is... | 2021-12-12T20:22:16.000Z | rexe3z | 4 | 5 | ADHD | Management not understanding add | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexe3z/management_not_understanding_add/ |
Tiny_Working_636 | TL;DR Backstory about struggling with severe sinusitis, migraines, and loss of smell for years. How I got diagnosed with ADHD. Eventually getting put on Vyvanse in October with the unexpected surprise of slowly regaining part of my smell. Wanting to know if anyone has heard of this happening, if I will continue to reg... | 2021-12-12T20:18:49.000Z | rexbhi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse helping sinusitis | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexbhi/vyvanse_helping_sinusitis/ |
PikpikTurnip | I know I can't *make* her understand or change her mind, but I really want to try and communicate this to her in a way that will help her understand. I feel like it might be due to her upbringing. Her father is far-right conservative and honestly he's an ignorant ass, but she didn't only live with him, she lived with h... | 2021-12-12T20:18:32.000Z | rexb9v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How can I try to help my mother understand that it isn't a matter of using my ADHD as a cop-out or just not trying hard enough? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexb9v/how_can_i_try_to_help_my_mother_understand_that/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T20:17:11.000Z | rexa9r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Headlights and general advice for people struggling to read | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rexa9r/headlights_and_general_advice_for_people/ |
picklecrumbs | [removed] | 2021-12-12T20:16:28.000Z | rex9sz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone fall asleep when not activeley participating? (Class/lectures/conferences) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex9sz/does_anyone_fall_asleep_when_not_activeley/ |
Assignment_Leading | I'm beginning to look into seeking professional help for ADHD that I struggle with. Medication seems very daunting to me as I've never had a prescription for anything before. For people who have been professionally medicated for a considerable period of time how do the lows of medication compare to the benefits of it? | 2021-12-12T20:15:58.000Z | rex9fe | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How low are the lows of medicating? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex9fe/how_low_are_the_lows_of_medicating/ |
kattycaake | this happens all the time, but yesterday I was at my friend's house and he was being super rude to me and I started to tear up. i texted my partner that was already on the way to pick me up that he was being really rude to me.
then a few minutes later my friend switched around and started being really nice and made me... | 2021-12-12T20:09:25.000Z | rex4p1 | 2 | 5 | ADHD | do you forget why you were mad at someone? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex4p1/do_you_forget_why_you_were_mad_at_someone/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T20:05:47.000Z | rex1zv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Alternatives other than xanax for ritalin crash? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex1zv/alternatives_other_than_xanax_for_ritalin_crash/ |
miki_gdi | Whenever I end up focusing on something i.e a video game, I find that's it and I then put every bit of my time into completing that game and everything inside it including all quests, achievements, obtaining every item etc etc.
I've actually found as a result if a game I'm playing comes out with a new update which add... | 2021-12-12T20:05:47.000Z | rex1zu | 4 | 8 | ADHD | Being a "completionist" a result of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex1zu/being_a_completionist_a_result_of_adhd/ |
Moby-WHAT | I sat down at the table to work on my finals. I heard my husband shut and start the dryer. Then I remembered I took out towels earlier and put them on our bed. I went in there to fold them.
Husband: Thought you were doing homework.
Me: But then I remembered the towels.
Husband: Isn't homework more important?
Me: Y... | 2021-12-12T20:03:34.000Z | rex0c0 | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Explaining to huaband | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rex0c0/explaining_to_huaband/ |
Octopiinspace | **TL;DR: first time trying medication: great mentally, but physical side effects (head-pressure/ slight headache) and worried that they won't subside, and I have to stop taking it**
I just got diagnosed recently and tried Elvanse 30mg and oh boy my brain was never so clear and calm before, my mind feels like the smoo... | 2021-12-12T19:56:34.000Z | rewupj | 7 | 3 | ADHD | First time Elvanse/ Vyvanse, quiet mind but physical side effects (head-pressure) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewupj/first_time_elvanse_vyvanse_quiet_mind_but/ |
confusedalmostadult | Just started treatment with proper ADHD medication, and I can't afford the long lasting ones, so I have no idea when to take the second pill, or how to keep track of that(could put an alarm but we all know it ain't happening for long). The doctor only told me that I should take one or two per day. And I'm home for holi... | 2021-12-12T19:55:57.000Z | rewu7r | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How do I know when to take the second dose of Ritalin? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewu7r/how_do_i_know_when_to_take_the_second_dose_of/ |
thesluttiestofsloths | I've (24) started seeing a therapist a few months ago and throughout our sessions, talking about various issues, she repeatedly asked me whether I had been diagnosed with ADHD (because the things that came up apparently sounded like ADHD issues). Eventually she got me to schedule an appointment with the psychiatrist sh... | 2021-12-12T19:53:11.000Z | rews2z | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Can (adult) ADHD be diagnosed without the typical assessment process and screening methods? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rews2z/can_adult_adhd_be_diagnosed_without_the_typical/ |
Fierce-Broccoli | So yes, I have been freelance for a couple of year. I was surviving, and the lack of boundary and routine was really bad for me.
After many attempts I finally landed a job in my exact field.
I am good at it, I am crushing the deadlines without too much effort. But one month after starting I am booooored.
It is Sund... | 2021-12-12T19:51:53.000Z | rewr3k | 4 | 8 | ADHD | Finally landed the dream job. I am so bored it is painfull | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewr3k/finally_landed_the_dream_job_i_am_so_bored_it_is/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T19:51:09.000Z | rewqic | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Concerta causing tiredness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewqic/concerta_causing_tiredness/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-12T19:49:05.000Z | rewowj | 0 | 1 | ADHD | My New Strategy to Stay Focused (works with/without meds) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewowj/my_new_strategy_to_stay_focused_works_withwithout/ |
Top_Sentence_8502 | I really hope to find a good advice for my situation, every advice is appreciated!
Im a 21 year old guy, and currently "studying" (Well not quite) at university. I got diagnosed 4 months ago and began my jouney on Ritalin La and the short version as well under the Novartis brand name.
At my unmedicated state i always... | 2021-12-12T19:47:14.000Z | rewnl6 | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Im not satisfied with my Ritalin-Guanfacine(Intuniv)-Mirtazapine prescription. Any advice what to change? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewnl6/im_not_satisfied_with_my/ |
breeezyN | [removed] | 2021-12-12T19:46:35.000Z | rewn4p | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Did vyvanse make it harder for you to quit smoking? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewn4p/did_vyvanse_make_it_harder_for_you_to_quit_smoking/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-12T19:42:42.000Z | rewk6f | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Tips on how to stop lip/cheek biting? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewk6f/tips_on_how_to_stop_lipcheek_biting/ |
Ahmed_Reshah | My life used to be... Portable, everyday hell, for 12 years i had textbook symptoms of ADHD, mostly inattentive type, and for 4 years, i creeped slowly from mild depression to severe depression...
Everyday, from waking up till i go to sleep, i was fighting for my life mentally with my teeth and nails, i was fighting ... | 2021-12-12T19:40:21.000Z | rewii7 | 33 | 16 | ADHD | What is the point of life, if you're not fighting everyday to stay alive...? (NSFW and SPOILER because of the very dark shit in this post, enter if you think you can handle and be helpful against this level of sad psychological fuckery) | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rewii7/what_is_the_point_of_life_if_youre_not_fighting/ |
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