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[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T21:05:02.000Z | re8tie | 3 | 2 | ADHD | i’m so lost. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8tie/im_so_lost/ |
AntiSentience | Like I’ve been obsessed with titanic (the ship, not the movie) on and off for like 25 years. Now I watched the movie today and I’m off and running. Already learned a couple new things. I do deep dives on specific passengers and find out everything I can and then move on to the next. Anyone else do stuff like this? | 2021-12-11T21:04:58.000Z | re8tgp | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Any hyper focuses that come and go? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8tgp/any_hyper_focuses_that_come_and_go/ |
unniesright | i’m failing almost all of my classes as a freshman in college and i hate myself so much. the fact that almost every single one was online because of the pandemic made it worse. i already knew i disliked online class since i had had experience taking them before. my parents are going to find out sooner or later and i know they are gonna be so disappointed in me. i don’t know how im going to move on from this. i was diagnosed with adhd but my parents didn’t want me taking medication and they just believe im not trying hard enough when in fact, im trying so hard that i can’t enjoy any aspects of my life anymore. yet im still failing and left to hate myself for it. i know i’ll have to talk to my parents like within the next few days but im so terrified. i just want proper help and for my parents to finally understand that my ADHD isn’t me choosing to just be lazy but that it’s actually so detrimental to both mt grades and mental health. im tired. | 2021-12-11T21:00:43.000Z | re8qd6 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | untreated adhd is ruining my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8qd6/untreated_adhd_is_ruining_my_life/ |
UrLane | Of course I probably don't have the best spending habits but my crippling financial situation and impending huge life *changes are so much for me to process at one time. I'm not going to do anything rash but I'm questioning everything including my meds because I have been getting acid reflux all the time and it's been getting bad enough to make my throat hurt and feel swollen. If anyone knows of anything that might help I would appreciate anything you have to say. I don't think I can do college without meds. I had to pull over twice on the way home to drink water and keep myself from passing out. I live 6-8 miles from my job. Today is just all around rough.
* I'm about to start college in the spring semester after 5 years not touching any school but keeping up with the times and reading regularly, as well as my parents contemplating bringing my severely depressed little sister moving far enough away for me to almost never see them because I can't afford plane tickets now, let alone while having college debt.
Edit: I ate, had a little bit from a pill to keep the withdrawals at bay and I'm okay I guess. Still anxious but at least a little less in panic mode. | 2021-12-11T20:56:51.000Z | re8nih | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Trigger warning: severe depression and debt. I forgot my Adderall XR, went to work, and couldn't leave because I need the money. I've had intrusive thoughts about just dying all day and can't call my doctor till Monday. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8nih/trigger_warning_severe_depression_and_debt_i/ |
Yamper33 | Sometimes I get over stimulated whilst on the job, obviously it's December and I work in retail in a big store so it's very busy and loud.
Today at work I was serving on the tills and the sounds of chattering people, babies screaming, things beeping and tapping etc. I don't know how to explain it but I feel tense, angry and sometimes experience physically discomfort.
I get a bit twitchy and my heart races, I'm very very irritable and I want to just run out of the building.
I obviously can't do that and Google is no help.
I recently bought a pop it figit toy for my lanyard which helps with stress but are there any tips or tricks I can do to help with this? It makes working very hard and sometimes I even get upset over it.
Any help you can give I'd be really greatful! | 2021-12-11T20:52:51.000Z | re8kta | 3 | 4 | ADHD | What to do when over stimulated in work ? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8kta/what_to_do_when_over_stimulated_in_work/ |
songfortheblindman | This post will only make sense if you’ve played the board/party game Codenames. I figure it’s popular enough to be somewhat relevant at least.
I was just recalling how frustrated I was during my first two or three times playing as the codemaster. The recent post about things “clicking” made me think of this.
I was playing it with a group of friends one night several years ago for my very first time. I was very slowly catching on and thought that the best way to do it was to write down every word that my team had to guess and draw lines connecting them to common themes, then crossing out guessed words as I went. It was very inefficient and inflexible; as different words were eliminated I would have to think of better clues and scribble out or add to my little mind map drawn out on this piece of paper I had.
I was constantly trying to keep up and had to lift up the color tiles out on the table so I could see what words were underneath. I’d do this while glancing back and forth from my piece of paper to the board and then over to the key – it was a mess and my friends were getting frustrated and sort of laughing at me.
Super embarrassing. Not to mention, I brought the girl I was dating along with me to my friend’s house, so I was very cognizant of the fact that my slow gameplay and visible frustration was apparent to her.
However, I’ve played it much more over the years and I have since learned that the best way to play as the codemaster is to just wing it! Thankfully, I’m more of a creative, so stringing together a theme connecting words comes pretty naturally. No mind map required! I’d say I’m pretty good at it. Oh, and that girl is my wife now, too. | 2021-12-11T20:50:35.000Z | re8j81 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Codenames game – going overboard during first time playing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8j81/codenames_game_going_overboard_during_first_time/ |
honesttobujo | Preamble *~*~
I have had an ongoing xanax prescription for like 14 years to treat ptsd episodes. I realistically take no more than 2 times a month and often way less than that. It's really for emergencies but when I need it, I really need it. The stress of making sure I have some around, giving doctors the *just right* balance of information that I do in fact need it, but I'm not drug seeking, is such a stressor.
Add that to being prescribed ritalin for the last couple of years, and I've been trying to find an alternative so it doesn't feel like I'm begging for TWO medications on the "ooh are you an addict" top shelf.
Enter clonadine. My psych prescribed it, saying I could take it every day to prevent ptsd symptoms and nightmares.
*~*~ Here's the ADHD INTERESTING PART *~*~
I go to pick up my new scrip and the pharmacist said, ah, this is for your ADHD.
Double take??
Turns out it's an ADHD med too. I have since discussed that with my psychiatrist as well.
I take it every night right before bed because it makes me drowsy. It has a long lasting effect that doesn't exactly make me focus the way ritalin does, but it helps remove *resistance* and it's easier to do things. I have less irritability, almost no emotional disregulation, and it feels like I can think one thought at a time. It gives me coverage when I first wake up and after the ritalin wears off.
Negative side effects for me are some dehydration, dry mouth, occasional bizarre dreams, and a little appetite loss. Waiting on sexual side effects but I haven't had a hot date in a hot minute lol.
Anyway even my friend who likes to nerd out on medications in his quest for the perfect antidepressant hadn't heard of this, and I haven't seen it mentioned in this sub, so I wanted to suggest it as another tool to discuss with your doctor.
My psych said there is an alternative called guanfacine, and generally if you don't react well to one you'll do better with the other.
But mostly I'm happy to have another tool in my kit that manages multiple symptoms for me and isn't an ssri, since I react very poorly to those (but doctors always are suggesting an ssri to me). | 2021-12-11T20:50:13.000Z | re8ixg | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Clonidine kinda slaps | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8ixg/clonidine_kinda_slaps/ |
PeculiarMicrowave | y’all, i’m so proud of myself for this. like,, despite my adhd, i did well enough to get into a pretty competitive college (30% acceptance rate with regular decision) with an average GPA above a 4.0 and a pretty high average SAT. also, my college counselor was like “oh you shouldnt mention your adhd in your essay” but i DID and i STILL got accepted!! i was honestly so scared that i’d be rejected bc rejection is hard— i even had a plan where my best friend would have to make sure i would be safe for the next few weeks. but i made it in!!!
sorry this is all over the place,, just a few thoughts— I’M SO HAPPY THOUGH AHHHHH | 2021-12-11T20:44:31.000Z | re8ez8 | 13 | 55 | ADHD | i got into my dream school!!! | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8ez8/i_got_into_my_dream_school/ |
ountDeck | I'm not diagnosed with ADHD, but I wasn't really sure on where to go to write a post about this.
A couple of years ago I noticed myself struggling to read and comprehend what I was reading at the same speed everyone else was doing it. My parents noticed this too so I went to a psychologist that made me do some exercises that felt a bit useful, but then I stopped going there because the treatment was enough for what I needed in school.
Now I'm on my second year of university and I noticed that I've found myself struggling to read again, meaning I have to read paragraphs or sentences multiple times to really understand what they are saying, which doesn't really happen to my classmates.
I'm not really sure if this has to do anything related with ADHD or something similar, but I want to know if you others have been through something like this too. I tend to compare myself to others and I feel really dumb for this reading issue.
In case it's an actual problem, I want to ask for exercises to fix it, or at least to make it less relevant in my life to the point where I can read my homework without having to read it 3 more times.
Thanks for taking the time to read this. :)
TL;DR: I think I have an issue with reading and I don't know if it has to do with ADHD, but I want a solution to it. | 2021-12-11T20:38:50.000Z | re8b20 | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Problems of reading comprehension and speed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8b20/problems_of_reading_comprehension_and_speed/ |
Hart1511 | Hello everyone!
Basically I’ve noticed that every time, before having to do something that’s like a chore, I need to do something that satisfies/fulfills me. I don’t know if that makes sense so I’ll give an example. Before going to sleep (I hate going to sleep) I have to watch 10 random YouTube videos and once I hit the jackpot with something that I genuinely enjoyed, only then I am able to go to sleep. Same thing with studying. Is that something that you guys relate to or do I just like to waste time?
I haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD but I seriously suspect that I might have it.
I’ve been reading about it, and one thing that caught my eye is the whole under-stimulation thing. I didn’t quite understand exactly what it was but I’ve made an observation about my behavior patterns and i want to know if it’s a common ADHD stimulation/dopamine thing.
Thank you! | 2021-12-11T20:37:30.000Z | re8a4r | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Under-stimulation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8a4r/understimulation/ |
AlGoesRhythm | [removed] | 2021-12-11T20:37:25.000Z | re8a2x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | For the ones upset about their final grades this semester | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re8a2x/for_the_ones_upset_about_their_final_grades_this/ |
OrangeNSilver | The title makes me sound very dramatic, but I genuinely believe it. I’m about two years into a four year degree in mechanical engineering (unsure on overall length left because of dropping out twice and taking breaks/lighter semesters).
I feel like if I can accomplish getting through college and getting the degree I will be able to accomplish anything in life I set my mind on. This sort of motivates me to want to finish just to prove to myself that I can be capable.
I was only diagnosed at age 21 due to sheer luck. I saw a Reddit post discussing the traits of untreated adhd in adults and relating to almost every single point. I have that user to thank for posting that, as I would have never had a chance in hell getting through without medication.
Anyone else feel this way? Also it’s been two years on meds and I’m currently on 20mg adderall xr and 60mg Strattera daily with a 5mg adderall instant release as-needed. I know meds are not perfect in treating, but any advice on what proper medication looks and feels like? I still struggle a lot but I am also several times more capable than before meds.
TLDR: anyone else feel college is the hardest challenge they’ll face in life? Also, any tips on what proper medicated looks and feels like in terms of completing tasks that you hate most (school for me) would be appreciated. I’m still figuring out meds | 2021-12-11T20:37:11.000Z | re89x7 | 7 | 3 | ADHD | College is the hardest challenge I will ever face in my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re89x7/college_is_the_hardest_challenge_i_will_ever_face/ |
Prior_Technology_868 | So im probably gonna be starting vivance again for college. Ive been off of all routine medication for 3 years or so and in that time i must have lost all self discipline when it comes to school.
I will only be taking like 2 classes, to start at least. But im worried i wont be focused. Im worried, that, college is gonna be harder than i expect and that even on vivance ill have a hard time focusing.
For highschool id take 4 hr adderall every few days (prescribed), and do all my homework in a binge. This did work well enough, to at least pass lol. I could never just keep a consistent pace.
What do yall think? How much self discipline will i need to relearn and how much will the vivance do? | 2021-12-11T20:37:10.000Z | re89ws | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Vivance and self discipline | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re89ws/vivance_and_self_discipline/ |
Testing_things_out | I'm interested on how you guys been affected by working from home. Was it better for you? Worse? What were the advantages/challenges. Also, I'd appreciate it if you specify whether you're medicated or not.
For me, it was really devistating. The lack of structure, and having my coworkers also working and keeping me in check devistated my productivity. It got so bad, that I finally gave in and went for an ADHD assessment last month and now I'm medicated. | 2021-12-11T20:35:53.000Z | re892c | 17 | 4 | ADHD | How did working from home go for you? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re892c/how_did_working_from_home_go_for_you/ |
tootsmalarkey | Everyone in my life (I collect neurodivergents apparently!) has some form of eating disorder or disordered eating, weight struggles, body image struggles. So I don't want to (well, I _want_ to, but I don't want to trigger anyone) tell anyone IRL, because as much as they'll be happy for me, I know it has potential to make them struggle.
But...but *I lost 7lbs this week without particularly thinking about it*. I am so over the moon. I have a really grumpy, sensitive digestive system which tends to be better if I can follow intermittent fasting & basically only stress it out for a short period each day, but I haven't been able to reliably stick to it for years.
Now...I just don't need food to feel that dopamine kick. I'm perfectly content to wait until meal times, & even if I do feel like a snack, I can eat a bit & actually stop when I've had enough instead of when the wrapper is empty or I ache from overeating.
I'm blown away. | 2021-12-11T20:28:41.000Z | re83sg | 0 | 1 | ADHD | TW: weight, weightless, eating disorders. Day 7 of meds: after years & years of battling my weight, 7lbs has apparently fallen off me somewhere this week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re83sg/tw_weight_weightless_eating_disorders_day_7_of/ |
Successful-Raisin-51 | [removed] | 2021-12-11T20:25:46.000Z | re81pj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 3 questions: | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re81pj/3_questions/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-11T20:23:04.000Z | re7zq9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to stop disassociation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7zq9/how_to_stop_disassociation/ |
goldenmaraduers | I think I have been on 7 different medications since getting my diagnosis 3 years ago. I have had different dosages of all of them. I would like to try vyvanse but my family doesn't have regular insurance, we dont qualify for any coupons, and it would be $500 a month. I have tried coffee, essential oils, homeopathic meds, no meds, etc. I have NEVER felt like a lightbulb went off and my brain was no longer foggy.
I had to leave this sub for a while because I kept seeing posts about how they took their first dose of Aderall and they feel like a normal person for the first time. I just want that! I want to feel like I dont have brain fog all the time! I want to clean my room when I want to! I want to have this amazing experience where I can do things. I know meds are a fix all but I just want a boost, just to be on the same playing field as everybody else! I want to work hard! I want to have my parents be proud of me1 I have to have an enlightening experience when I take my meds. But instead I am going to my neurologist and telling her that I dont feel anything. I dont feel any different on meds than I do off. I don't have any negative side effects but I don't have any positive ones either. I just really want somebody to tell me that I will be ok. I feel like nothing is ever going to work. | 2021-12-11T20:21:37.000Z | re7yrj | 7 | 2 | ADHD | I Just Want To Make A Post About Taking Meds For the First Time and Feeling Like A Normal Person | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7yrj/i_just_want_to_make_a_post_about_taking_meds_for/ |
ribbon_rivver | This is kind of funny but I always wondered why I feel like I wake up more at night.
I think it's bc I'm conscious of my bedtime as a deadline to get to sleep....
So then my brain activates more and more while bedtime approaches as I try to squeeze in my final thoughts for the day....
Always feels like I do my most lucid thinking before that nighttime deadline. | 2021-12-11T20:10:03.000Z | re7q74 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Sleep Deadline | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7q74/sleep_deadline/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-11T20:09:21.000Z | re7pne | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Did you do this in math class? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7pne/did_you_do_this_in_math_class/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T20:03:59.000Z | re7lpc | 6 | 7 | ADHD | When was the last time you felt at peace? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7lpc/when_was_the_last_time_you_felt_at_peace/ |
kelzium | [removed] | 2021-12-11T20:02:06.000Z | re7ka9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When was the last time you felt at peace? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7ka9/when_was_the_last_time_you_felt_at_peace/ |
MacadamiaNut360 | Hey guys, I am taking Ritalin Adult for two months now, my doc is incredibly slow at updosing me and currently I am at 30mg (so converted to "normal" ritalin that is 15mg \[that's how that works, right?\]). For your information: I am 27, male and weigh 200 lbs / 90 kg.
I still am not sure whether it works, I guess I my focus, etc. increase but it's not so strong that I am 100% confident it works. There are some moments which I told to my therapist, who told me that sounds like the effect of ritalin, but its not daily. This whole vagueness makes me doubt my diagnosis, tbh. I read so many people here feeling directly better after medicating and I feel really the same as before :/ | 2021-12-11T20:01:24.000Z | re7jqm | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How should Ritalin feel? I feel little to nothing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7jqm/how_should_ritalin_feel_i_feel_little_to_nothing/ |
dos4g | I started on 20mg of Vyvanse about a week ago. The effects of it were pretty noticable in the first three days, but then they became more subtle.
It's helping, but I'm not sure if it's helping enough. I have heard that an increase in dosage mostly just increases the amount of time Vyvanse stays in your system than its actual effect.
For those who take Vyvanse, is this true as a rule, or would I feel a stronger effect at a larger dose? | 2021-12-11T20:01:01.000Z | re7jg5 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Does the effectiveness of Vyvanse increase at all with an increased dosage? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7jg5/does_the_effectiveness_of_vyvanse_increase_at_all/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:54:00.000Z | re7eay | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i finished my college degree today. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7eay/i_finished_my_college_degree_today/ |
galaxyjoose | I tell everyone I have adhd. Not because I think it’s quirky or cool. But I think my adhd is so severe that if I don’t tell people they think I’m just plain lazy or rude. Lately, every time someone points out something that I do (procrastination for example is a big one right now), my friends are getting pretty rude about it. Like I was venting to one about how bad I’m struggling with it, getting pretty upset about it as well and saying just how fed up I am of this disorder (for context we were talking about both our mental health at the time, this wasn’t unwarranted) and they just like…laughed and me and were like “oh come on, just get it done”. I wish it were that easy? Hello? | 2021-12-11T19:52:43.000Z | re7dfr | 36 | 106 | ADHD | I’m so sick of people not understanding | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re7dfr/im_so_sick_of_people_not_understanding/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T19:43:35.000Z | re76tb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips on dealing with that “scattered brain” feeling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re76tb/any_tips_on_dealing_with_that_scattered_brain/ |
anonboiixo | I thought growing up that ADHD was one of these man made things, anyone lable/box for in obedient children etc. Now I’m an adult I’m 26 and have suffered quite traumatic circumstances I have an official assessment next July (hopefully sooner on the cancellation list) but my life is pretty terrible and I’m certain ADHD is the cause of a lot of it.
I can’t focus on ANYTHING I’m constantly distracted on my phone. I struggle to watch movies, tv shows or read books. If I try to write anything I find it really hard and I seem to not be able to remember anything and it’s starting to ruin my life. I’m disorganised, messy, no routine or structure in my life.
I’ve been on the waiting list for 6 months, I have my apt in July 2022 but I just got a message saying that titration could take up to 6 months from that date which is just insane. 6 months from a diagnosis to get medication.
I’m hoping medication will help. I have access to legal drugs from a plug is there anything anyone can recommend or some practices I can use to help regain my life?
Anyone on the other side after suffering from ADHD and are thriving please help us less fortunate | 2021-12-11T19:41:30.000Z | re75ei | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Can anyone that’s been diagnosed with ADHD give some advice to us that are pre diagnosed and are struggling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re75ei/can_anyone_thats_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_give/ |
AdvancedYellow5856 | I was sitting at our yearly christmas diner with my family. I've been going up on my dose of methyl, it has been going great.
Tonight i got very sound sentitive, maybe after i had too much coffee i suspect.
We were 19 people at the table and there is talking and scrambling all around us, which has never bothered me before.
I had a very hard time sitting for more than 5 minutes at the table before i started to become extremely uneasy.
I left the table a couple a times, went for a walk, and i calmed down. But everytime i came back i soonly feel unease again.
It was a bit like nauseau. It felt like i was shaking but i was not.
It felt like i was constantly about to faint or something.
I've fainted once before in my life due to a heat stroke, and the thing i remember from that experience was about the same except that i got very light sensitive.
If any of you know why this might have happened, then i could really use an answer. | 2021-12-11T19:39:13.000Z | re73qh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I had a very sudden disturbance on my meds. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re73qh/i_had_a_very_sudden_disturbance_on_my_meds/ |
Odd_Gazelle_7438 | Time blindness is the bane of my existence. I am often late to stuff and underestimate how long it will take me to complete tasks. I have a friend who thinks they may have ADHD because they have a lot of the symptoms and struggle with things like time blindness. I am really bad at being patient, but as a woman with ADHD, I have learned to mask my impatience towards people (e.g., this friend). In the moment, I feel like I have every right to be annoyed when my friend keeps delaying stuff because I am human at the end of the day, but afterwards I feel guilty for being impatient when I myself struggle with the stuff they do. Part of me want to feel validated for not always being able to show empathy, but as someone with ADHD, I also feel like it is wrong for me to not be more understanding. Am I horrible person? | 2021-12-11T19:38:59.000Z | re73l0 | 9 | 6 | ADHD | How patient are you with other people? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re73l0/how_patient_are_you_with_other_people/ |
goldfishlacroix | Hi! So I’m currently a junior in college, and a week ago got diagnosed with adhd and BED. My doctor prescribed me 50mg vyvanse ( thought this was a bit high- but she said she was dosing more to treat the BED ; I was also on phentermine for a couple months in case that also makes a difference) and I’m about to take it for the first time today. I have a shit load of studying to do, and I’m hoping maybe it’ll be a little easier. Important to note though the timing is coincidental, today was the day my insurance finally approved the PA and I was able to get it. I don’t really know what to expect since I’ve never taken adhd drugs before, any advice? Anything I should look out for/monitor? I know I need to drink a lot of water and eat, the phentermine gave me bad dry mouth and appetite loss so I’m pretty used to that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated :) | 2021-12-11T19:38:00.000Z | re72wh | 2 | 1 | ADHD | First time taking vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re72wh/first_time_taking_vyvanse/ |
Toska_Tacenda | Hi all 👋🏼 I was diagnosed with ADHD primarily inattentive type a few months ago. Prior to my diagnosis I was taken Wellbutrin 300 mg XR for treatment of MDD. It worked well for me for about 2 years but eventually I developed a tolerance and would need to take a week or so off my med to feel it’s effects again. Once I was diagnosed with ADHD I was taken off Wellbutrin and trialed Strattera, which did not work for me. I was then put on Concerta and am currently taken 27mg. The Concerta has helped with a lot of my symptoms but feels inconsistent. Some days it feels like I didn’t take any medication at all and other days I feel pretty good. My doctor wanted me on Effexor as well for mood and anxiety symptoms. I’ve been through the ringer with meds for MDD and Effexor had been somewhat helpful in the past. Now though, Effexor is making me feel sooo blah. No sex drive, no motivation, and spacey, blunted mood. I took myself off of it and planned to talk to my doctor about trying Wellbutrin (at a lower dose) again in addition to my Concerta. My follow appointment was canceled by my clinic and I’m wondering if I’d be safe to take some of my left over Wellbutrin with my Concerta while I wait for an appointment? My concern is that my weight is low right now and I am tachycardia at baseline. Has anyone had experience with these two medications together? Wellbutrin at a higher could make me feel restless and uncomfortable at times but I don’t believe I had symptoms at a dose of 150mg XR. This may be a hard post to follow 😅 | 2021-12-11T19:36:04.000Z | re71i9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta and Wellbutrin together | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re71i9/concerta_and_wellbutrin_together/ |
Giwrgos_L | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:31:30.000Z | re6y5y | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for some fellow gamer friends! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6y5y/looking_for_some_fellow_gamer_friends/ |
Dannation42 | I feel stuck. I only learnt what ADHD is in the last year and looking retroflectively over the course of my life feel that I've had it all this time and not known, part of me wants to blame my Mum but I think she has it too, but because of the way she was brought up never saw the signs, cuz why would she. When I was 19 (I'm 23) I was diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety and have blamed myself all my life for not being good enough, in school I failed most subjects and in the past year my former partner broke up with me after being together for a year because I never helped out around the house. I've hated myself for it and always will. So, the issue I have now is that I've requested an ADHD referral and will have to wait 3-4 years for that to happen. I don't know what to do until then. I recently started working in education and I work with kids with Diagnosed ADHD all the time and have found that I get distracted by them all the time, because I'm interested to hear their experiences with ADHD but I'm there to make sure they stay on task and support them where I can but can't do that effectively because I don't know how to control my own symptoms. I don't know where to look for help if not from the NHS and my parents are ignorant to it. | 2021-12-11T19:30:55.000Z | re6xq3 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Undiagnosed and feeling lost | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6xq3/undiagnosed_and_feeling_lost/ |
sweetcorpseroad | Hey everyone, I’m currently trying to keep my day from going south. I’m currently home for the holidays. I live alone internationally and I’m very routine-oriented - otherwise, I can’t get anything done. Yesterday I decided that today I would get up early, watch a soccer game with my boyfriend, then go to the mall to get a piercing I’d been looking forward to, take my brother to get his ears pierced and Christmas shop for our relatives.
Well, my relatives decided to drive us when I planned to Uber. However, they had plans and a set amount of time that they needed to be home by. So I was rushed out of the house, which led me to forget my wallet and well, everything else. My brother was able to get his ears pierced but I wasn’t able to do anything I intended to. It was incredibly kind of my family to give us a ride and I’m happy to spend time with them, but rushing to accommodate them and not being able to get anything done has really annoyed me. And everything is getting on my nerves. Any tips on how to chill out? | 2021-12-11T19:29:27.000Z | re6wk0 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | My plans didn’t play out and I’m absolutely losing my mind. How do you calm down from this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6wk0/my_plans_didnt_play_out_and_im_absolutely_losing/ |
nemoesk | One of my biggest hurdles getting help was finding a therapist/doctor that would listen to me, and work WITH me and pull their weight. I always struggled because I'd get complimented on how high functioning I seem(BIGSIGH) and put on a once every 2/4 week session track with a workbook and I'll be honest, it didn't help and I quit because it was a massive waste of money with no return. Not to mention the residual fallout of digging at things that then didn't get, you know, processed or resolved. I also live rurally, its a shot in the dark every time and you exhaust your options quickly.
When I started with this therapist, I was pretty up front that I honestly expected her to fail me because she was gonna have to work at it, and I just haven't experienced a doctor that would. She set me up once a week and we went at it, and when we reached the ADHD diagnosis I told her how hard it was for me to know what to do each session. I have so many intense bouts of emotional dysregulation, and then I forget about them until something makes it relevant again. It sucks. I am wholly consumed, and then entirely removed and by the time I'm in my session those things we should really work on or discuss have completely fled my field of vision.
So we problem solved, and she told me to text when I'm having them and that we can recount at session what went on in my week and talk about what is still relevant.
It has been so helpful, and on top of that, she's also pretty accepting of low effort beacons of distress to mark the time/day but not have to get drained going into it. My favorite is just sending [this.](https://imgur.com/8nxb2gh) I end up laughing a little every time, even if I'm just really upset and drained, and that is a nice relief in itself.
I'm so grateful, man. It's been 35 years of failed healthcare and finally it feels like there's not just answers, but actual healthy progress to be had. I have always been a fan of the theory of therapy, but never had a successful experience till now and gosh 6 mo ago me would never have believed. It sounds so silly but wow, I can't believe my life can still change like this.
I know this is all pretty honeymoon stage, and stuff is still gonna be hard(it still is, today is a *rough* day) but I am so ready to fight. I am impatient to fight. I've been fighting and struggling to help myself(AND I HAVE) my whole life and I never knew I had a blindfold on.
tl;dr Doctors help people sometimes! Annoyingly uplifting ADHD experience! Shit still sucks! Fight! | 2021-12-11T19:27:51.000Z | re6vcw | 1 | 2 | ADHD | My Therapist Meets Me Where I Am At | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6vcw/my_therapist_meets_me_where_i_am_at/ |
Spoods857 | I have a final coming up in two days that is worth a lot of my grade, and in order to pass the class I need to do well on it. The issue is I can’t bring myself to study for more than twenty minutes at a time then take hour long breaks and it feels like I’m not even making a dent in content. Idk what to do to force myself to study better. | 2021-12-11T19:23:10.000Z | re6rwz | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do you guys manage to stufy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6rwz/how_do_you_guys_manage_to_stufy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:21:26.000Z | re6qq4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Please tell me how to study | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6qq4/please_tell_me_how_to_study/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T19:19:25.000Z | re6p9o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting diagnosed soon | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6p9o/getting_diagnosed_soon/ |
AlgoH-Rhythm | So, I wanted to do something nice for my gf this morning, I woke up bright and early and went to the grocery store to get ingredients for breakfast, came home and made the breakfast and got in the clothes that she loves (she's very into fashion and is always trying to dress me up), trimmed up my facial hair, put away the recycling, and was trying to do as much tidying around the house as possible before she got up. And when she got up she was pretty thankful for breakfast, still a bit grumpy from just waking up so I definitely was trying to walk on eggshells, but she saw that I accidently left the oven mit on the kitchen table and she got mad and scolded me like usual because she's told me so many times not to put it there because it makes the table greasy, then i was upset from that because I hate the scolding that she does it feels like she nit picks everything. And I was trying to wash dishes while she was talking to me while her music was playing and she got mad because she thought i wasn't listening to her she tested me and I repeated what she said (I do that to her all the time because she'll just randomly go on her phone to look something up that we're talking about because she doesn't believe me mid conversation all the time) and that infuriates me. I tell her that her nagging tone makes me so mad, she says she watches her tone but I don't think she does at all, she also was upset saying that I'm such a baby, which yeah she's right.... I really feel very sensitive these days and I learned its because of the adhd
. I tell her that she isn't thoughtful of my adhd and she says she is and reads up on it all the time and that she lets go half of the stuff I do that bothers her. She gets mad because I never dust the house, I just don't notice it. She gets mad because often I somehow miss little bits when washing dishes....anyways, I told her how hard I was trying this morning and she said this is just normal and how it should be.... and i think she's right...so I just don't know. I don't think i'm cut out for a relationship. | 2021-12-11T19:17:05.000Z | re6nml | 10 | 3 | ADHD | I feel like I can't be in relationships | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6nml/i_feel_like_i_cant_be_in_relationships/ |
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Embarrassed-Cow8102 | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:11:35.000Z | re6jj7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Who can I talk to about getting diagnosed with ADHD? Is it possible to be diagnosed online with a therapist/prescribed the proper medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6jj7/who_can_i_talk_to_about_getting_diagnosed_with/ |
IDE_IS_LIFE | I thought I forgot my 15mg Adderall XR this morning at 11:10 when I woke up. I just took one and.. oh shit I remember taking my pill now. Hoooooooweeeee.
I just took 2 high dose vitamin C tablets to try to reduce absorption, should I worry about this doubling of Adderall? Anything else I can do to lessen the effect of doubling my stim med? Fucking scared, aaaaahhhh!!
EDIT: Im fine - actually REALLY clear headed and focused right now, may call my doctor to bump my dose. Huh. Happy accident I guess? | 2021-12-11T19:10:22.000Z | re6io3 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Help! I just doubled my ADHD meds by accident! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6io3/help_i_just_doubled_my_adhd_meds_by_accident/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:08:32.000Z | re6hcj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone had experience taking Concerta and Wellbutrin together? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6hcj/has_anyone_had_experience_taking_concerta_and/ |
tomi_pisoi | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:05:52.000Z | re6fez | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Brain fog on my head | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6fez/brain_fog_on_my_head/ |
SunnySideUp229 | [removed] | 2021-12-11T19:05:16.000Z | re6ez9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Podcast Recommendations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6ez9/podcast_recommendations/ |
PageStunning6265 | Adderall is making my hair fall out, which I expected because it’s a known side effect and I’ve had pregnancy hair loss and stress hair loss.
I’m wondering if anyone has had success with a caffeine hairspray to combat hair loss from stimulants.
It worked for me for stress-related hair loss, but now that I’m caffeine free, and since the hair loss is literally caused by a stimulant, I’m not sure if it’s a good idea.
Has anyone been here and gotten good results? Or does anyone have other things that work. I have a lot of very fine, mostly straight hair. | 2021-12-11T19:04:41.000Z | re6ek1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Caffeine hairspray for stimulant-caused hair loss? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6ek1/caffeine_hairspray_for_stimulantcaused_hair_loss/ |
elliotica | i got diagnosed with adhd and autism nearly 3 years ago now, and ive trialled every adhd med thats been available to me. please dont recommend other ones to me in this post lol, i was just wondering if anyone else has tried to get medicated and found out they cant. as much as im happy for other people with adhd for finding their miracle medication, it also upsets me because those medications messed with me enough that in my psychiatrist notes it basically says no more trials lmao. just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. | 2021-12-11T19:02:25.000Z | re6cut | 9 | 2 | ADHD | are there any other people who havent had any medication work for them? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6cut/are_there_any_other_people_who_havent_had_any/ |
DontMakeMeCountTo3 | Is it possible to repress your ADHD symptoms because of a strict (in my case physical abuse and threats) upbringing?
I grew up with very ambitious parents. And while one of them put a lot of time and effort into my learning the other would just smack me or yell if I came home with a less-than-excellent grade. Same went for bad behaviour, being lazy, being late, being distracted, forgetting things? And well I developed into a success-driven workaholic.
I really want to tell the whole story about how ADHD-like symptoms have affected my life, caused anxiety, depression, but I don’t want to make you read that.
I’m relatively successful now but I only strive while I religiously follow what I suspect are coping mechanisms to counter the symptoms - lists, reminders, routines, refrains, processes… - and it’s exhausting. To the point to where I try to relax over the weekend and just break down, start forgetting stuff, being unproductive and spiralling until I start being anxious and depressed about going back to work. Being less productive is absolutely terrifying to me, I get madly paranoid and hate myself to the point I just want to hide and cry. I really try to cut myself some slack but it’s easier said than done.
Anyway, is it possible I repressed my symptoms because of fear or trauma? Should I still go look for help even if I have found a series of mechanisms that kinda help in the short run? Does anyone have a similar situation?
Okay, reading back I see I answered myself but I’ll still post this, as I want to read your opinions.
Note: I’m not diagnosed and I’m not looking for an “internet diagnose” before I manage to see a doctor. I only suspect ADHD because a lot of posts here really resonate with my struggles. | 2021-12-11T19:01:10.000Z | re6bvw | 11 | 7 | ADHD | ADHD and strict upbringing? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6bvw/adhd_and_strict_upbringing/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T18:59:07.000Z | re6a86 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How is it possible stimulants work for some and not others? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6a86/how_is_it_possible_stimulants_work_for_some_and/ |
JoseZiggler | [removed] | 2021-12-11T18:59:05.000Z | re6a79 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Best route to diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6a79/best_route_to_diagnosis/ |
feetyfeeterman | I know this is an issue I have, so I ask a ton of follow up questions, which also annoys people and they assume I’m unintelligent or just annoying. But then often the instructions seem like they’re obvious and complete so I don’t know I need to ask clarifying questions!
It’s just so gutting when I do as I’m asked over and over and over, yet I’m always going to be the wrong one. Always.
Example:
supervisor: we can’t do this with this product anymore, and have to use the product we already did this with.”
My brain: ok, so we clearly need to use this product that we did the thing with, no matter what. Clear enough, no need to ask a question
\*uses product at first opportunity a couple of days later. It looks off, but I HAVE TO use it\*
Supervisor: that product is off, why did you use it and why wasn’t I checked with when it looked off?
Me: …Because I….????? I thought we had to use it?
Supervisor: no, I said we have to use it the next day if we do that thing to the product
Me: \*dies inside because those words were never spoken in that way and I thought I was doing the right thing FFFFFFFFFFF\* \*internalizing their disappointment only to grow even harder on myself \*
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TL:dr - I do what I’m literally told because I can’t interpret unspoken meaning that people (supervisors) assume I can, and I’m always the person in the wrong. it’s exhausting & disheartening | 2021-12-11T18:57:03.000Z | re68qc | 5 | 3 | ADHD | I’m so tired of interpreting things in a way they weren’t intended & then making supervisors mad when they give incomplete instructions & assume I should be able to infer the rest, but they seem complete to me so I follow the words they literally say. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re68qc/im_so_tired_of_interpreting_things_in_a_way_they/ |
emeraldgold69 | [removed] | 2021-12-11T18:55:56.000Z | re67yo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | zoning out | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re67yo/zoning_out/ |
Horse_Bacon_TheMovie | I'm having a somewhat major surgery next week and I am looking forward to being able to take a step off the adderall train for a few weeks during recovery.
My life changed when I started to use adderall. Shit was getting done, but I could not get through "off" days on the weekends because I have two young kids. Early on I realized on the off days I was completely spacey, or nodding off to sleep, and I was not on top of my shit when it came to making sure the kids weren't doing anything harmful.
I'd be in deep hazy navel-gazing completely unaware that the kids reproduced the demon core and managed to make it supercritical.
So then I started taking half doses on the weekends.
Then I started antidepressants which also changed my life but introduced a new wrinkle where I was dumb-tired all the time.
The only thing that keeps me vertical and able to do my job has been adderall...actually, even before lexapro, I'm the weirdo who loves caffeine and adderall naps. Now I just want to take naps *more*.
I'm really glad for adderall, but I am also kind of sick of it. I haven't had a real med break in 3 years.
I feel bad for my family, because, I'm going to leave every door unlocked, every sink on, every light on, things will be forgotten and lost 10 fold. | 2021-12-11T18:54:46.000Z | re6754 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | I'm so excited for a real MED VACATION!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re6754/im_so_excited_for_a_real_med_vacation/ |
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lovelydokidoki | I am obsessed with spending money, really bad I know. I always find myself obsessing over certain things, for instance I thought I was goth for a month or two, (painted my room to fit the aesthetic, got the clothes, listened to the music, learnt about the history,) and then it's like a switch had flipped in my brain and I did not care for it whatsoever. Whenever I get into these little obsessions I spend all of my time looking and creating shopping lists, consuming any type of media based on the obsession, buying the items, etc.. Then I don't really care about it. My mother is really worried for me and is telling me to stop, but it feels like it's the only thing that's worth spending almost all of my time on. If anyone has experienced something similar to this, can you please leave some tips on how to detach myself from these behaviours? | 2021-12-11T18:49:15.000Z | re631m | 18 | 13 | ADHD | I have a shopping addiction and my mom thinks it correlates with my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re631m/i_have_a_shopping_addiction_and_my_mom_thinks_it/ |
[deleted] | Before anyone mentions medication, I've started atomoxetine as of today. Please don't suggest stimulants. I'm also looking at starting therapy soon, too.
I just want to cry. Even with medication and therapy, I can't imagine myself ever being able to hold a job down. I know my worth isn't tied to what I can endure but God, it feels like I'm taking the piss sometimes. The longest I've held a job down is three months. Three.
It isn't like I want to quit because I don't. I really, really don't. I hate being an inconvenience to those around me; a leeching, **lazy** burden. But there's no drive or passion or momentum. More and more frequently I'm asking myself, "When is it okay to give up completely? Because as of now there isn't much to lose."
I'm 21. I'm 21 and I've had over twenty jobs. **What is wrong with me?**
If it's not the work itself (let's be honest: It's a combo of everything), then it's the having to socialise, too. I'm very fucking depressed. Very. I don't have the energy to laugh at jokes that aren't funny. I don't have the energy to do fuck-all. All I want to do is lie down and cry.
Please tell me I'm not alone; that I'm not the only fuck-up here. Because frankly, I'm losing hope. | 2021-12-11T18:48:30.000Z | re62i0 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | The longest I've held a job down was three months. Just quit what feels like my twenty-third job. I don't know how to cope. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re62i0/the_longest_ive_held_a_job_down_was_three_months/ |
runnyguyliner | I’ve currently been on 30mg of Vyvanse for combined type ADHD for almost a month now and I love it, it works great! The only issue is that it takes me usually 1-1.5hrs every morning to actually “wake up”. I’ve always been super groggy/foggy in the mornings my whole life, but usually it only partially wears off as I stay awake. With the Vyvanse it completely goes away, but Vyvanse is pretty slow release, so it takes a while. I wouldn’t care, it just feels like I’m in “sleep mode” for the first couple of hours every morning and I don’t have the motivation to do much. I get a lot of sleep, usually around 8+hrs, but I was just wondering if there was any way to ease this or “jump start” my brain into functioning before the Vyvanse kicks in? It was so normal before I started meds that I guess I didn’t really realize I was so foggy. I like to workout close to when I wake up, so the lack of motivation suuuuuuuucks. Any tips would help! | 2021-12-11T18:46:14.000Z | re60w1 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Waking up on ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re60w1/waking_up_on_adhd_meds/ |
Funky_Fisch | Okay, so far nothing new for most people here I guess. BUT today, after I tried to make a box with wood marquetry for the first time, it was suddenly so clear:
I love to try new things, jump in at 100% / advanced level, just to SEE IF I COULD do it.
And it is never my intention to keep doing it.
1)Just want to try
2) I can do it / I cannot
3) tick it of my list
4) thank you, next thing (like a personal scientific experiment)
And all those people who say, that I never stick to a hobby and imply that it is something I should feel bad about: I never wanted to in the first place!
It may not be the "typical" way, but trying a new thing without ever wanting to keep it up and just quit it after a session/hour/week to just "collet" things I've tried is a much healthier way to see it!
How about you out there? | 2021-12-11T18:45:49.000Z | re60kl | 4 | 17 | ADHD | I just realized my hobby is TRYING new hobbies...but... | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re60kl/i_just_realized_my_hobby_is_trying_new_hobbiesbut/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T18:44:42.000Z | re5zr6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Medication switch | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5zr6/medication_switch/ |
HTof |
I’m diagnosed with ADD and ADHD, not super severe but definitely something that affects me every day.
I’m fucking sick of people not taking me seriously. I’m a pretty funny guy, and I feel like humor has always been my go-to in most social situations. Unfortunately, for some reason, my humor is kinda dumb. Like making myself seem dumber than I actually am. But it’s just like a habit I guess, I can’t stop myself from doing it. I’m not dumb, I’m fairly smart, but for some stupid reason I portray myself as slightly “slow”.
I would definitely say that people enjoy being around me. I’m fine in social situations, but whenever people have serious questions, either about college work or any “normal” conversation, they ALWAYS go to someone else.
It makes me fucking die inside, CONSTANTLY seeing people automatically go to absolutely anyone besides me when talking “normal” or “grownup” or “serious”. I’m never asked for school help. Literally 90% of the time people talk to me is just to joke around.
To basically everyone, I seem like a very happy, relaxed, and light-hearted goofball. This sounds great, and honestly I do like this about myself! But it’s too much all the time.
Idk what to say, it’s hard to explain.
I try and change how I act so people would treat me more serious, but it’s so hard because they already know me. Like if I act more grownup, then it seems like I’m not being myself.
I can be genuinely serious from time to time, but since I’m not like this usually, people STILL don’t take my words like they have a drop of importance.
This has caused me to try and avoid social situations, because I just know already how they are going to go.
I feel like a damn dog, watching the humans live normal lives while taking a couple of minutes from time to time to pat me on the head :( | 2021-12-11T18:43:55.000Z | re5z68 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Being treated like a dog for entertainment (Rant/Discussion) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5z68/being_treated_like_a_dog_for_entertainment/ |
Significant-Ad9032 | Hi I just recently started taking the Mallinckrodt generic version of adderall ER 30mg and I feel like the medication does not work at all. I’m unfocused, nauseous, can barely get out of bed, etc. My generic brand (Teva) 20 mg twice daily worked ten times better than the extended release does now. Has anyone else had this experience with this manufacturer? | 2021-12-11T18:35:10.000Z | re5sxv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Generic Adderall ER 30 mg not working | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5sxv/generic_adderall_er_30_mg_not_working/ |
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cuntyone1 | I take Vyvanse 40mg daily. And I’ve noticed this issue is a lot better now that I’m on vyvanse than it was when I was on adderall. Does anyone else get like gum and tooth pain? I do tend to thrust my tongue on one side of my mouth (where I get the pain). I also noticed bad breath from dry mouth so I started chewing gum but I’ve moved to actually using biotene instead. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Did biotene help? Am I experiencing pain because I have dry mouth? | 2021-12-11T18:34:45.000Z | re5sn1 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Gum and tooth pain from stimulants | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5sn1/gum_and_tooth_pain_from_stimulants/ |
KindlyReading321 | I tell him I’m trying to get ready to leave to do something but I forgot but there’s so much to do. And he was like “ok, what do you need before you can go?” And a lightbulb went off and I got really excited and said “Ahhh of course!laundry soap….yes! Obviously! That’s what I was pacing-around-waiting-to-remember-for!”
Now I feel like I need to share that quintessentially ADHD statement I made earlier here which is also very typical of One of Us One of Us One of Us | 2021-12-11T18:33:58.000Z | re5s38 | 1 | 14 | ADHD | Roomate asks why I’ve been pacing around the house for like an hour… | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5s38/roomate_asks_why_ive_been_pacing_around_the_house/ |
daily_joe | Ok here we go! ~ At the moment I’m trying to seek medication and therapy but until then I’m trying my best to work with my adhd.
That being said I can’t seem to do simple tasks like putting my clean laundry away. I have no problem sorting my dirty laundry into darks or whites/delicates or getting them to the washer & dryer. Here’s my real struggle. I’m now finished washing all of my 3 loads of clothes but I can’t seem to fold & put it all away. If I do attempt to fold my laundry I’d probably get like 3-6 pieces of clothing folded and then I get tried and walk away. When I do come back to it, I still feel the same about it and just put it all in a huge ikea bag & put it my closet so I don’t have to look at it. This in the long run causes me stress since I don’t know here things are & what to wear and ofc they get wrinkly.
What are some tips that have helped you or you think would work? I currently have not folded laundry in almost two months & I hate that I’m like this. I can clean my whole bathroom no problem but folding my laundry is a battle. | 2021-12-11T18:33:00.000Z | re5rcq | 20 | 16 | ADHD | How do I make myself fold & put away my laundry? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5rcq/how_do_i_make_myself_fold_put_away_my_laundry/ |
BrandonCHA | [removed] | 2021-12-11T18:32:24.000Z | re5qwj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse making me quite sleepy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5qwj/vyvanse_making_me_quite_sleepy/ |
Terra246 | For reference I’m in America. I went to CVS and my adhd medicine, 10 mg of folcin ER for 30 days was $60 dollars while my other medications (not for adhd) were like $10-$20. I forgot how much I payed before for my adhd medicine but it wasn’t this much. Like is this normal for it to cost this much? If so that’s ridiculous, it’s ridiculous I have to pay at all for medicine that helps me function, but this is just, really bad. | 2021-12-11T18:27:58.000Z | re5nh7 | 6 | 0 | ADHD | Did adhd medicine get more expensive? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5nh7/did_adhd_medicine_get_more_expensive/ |
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Ethanol-high | I’ve recently been prescribed ritalin, and have gone through some meds before in the past, but for some reason i never bothered checking if this is okay while on meds? Anyways, i’m sick, and am wondering if it’s okay to have some day/niquil while having taken ritalin?? Im starting with a super low dosage (i’m in ED recovery and the guy who prescribed me it didn’t wanna kickstart any ED behaviors from it since it can curb appetites) | 2021-12-11T18:26:43.000Z | re5mka | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin with dayquil/nyquil?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5mka/ritalin_with_dayquilnyquil/ |
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fakewomans | i just took my first dose around 30 minutes ago, it’s dextroamphet 10 mg (what it says on the bottle) and i feel different. is this a placebo or did it kick in? i have finals starting next thursday and that’s why i got them to help with my focus (i end up doodling all over the scrap paper instead of doing the test) | 2021-12-11T18:24:15.000Z | re5kqk | 2 | 1 | ADHD | how long till meds kick in | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5kqk/how_long_till_meds_kick_in/ |
SillyJerk | I was diagnosed with ADHD last year at 31 and it literally changed my life.
My psychiatrist stated “you undoubtedly have ADHD.” and for me everything clicked and made sense all of the sudden. I was prescribed medication and immediately started doing better at work, and school. My relationship with my extremely supportive wife improved. My close friends, my mom, and brother have all been very supportive on my journey of self-discovery. (I also went on medication for depression and anxiety this past year. All of it game changing for me.)
What I am struggling with is discussing it with people who are more cynical about it because of negative stereotyping and common misconceptions. The biggest thing that irks me is “Well, aren’t they over diagnosing that?” Or “doesn’t everybody?” Almost implying that either I don’t have it or it isn’t a big deal. It’s really frustrating and can cause me to second guess myself and the progress I’ve made.
What strategies or talking points can I go over to combat that way of thinking? Or at least provide a more positive way of thinking that promotes a better understanding of ADHD? | 2021-12-11T18:24:03.000Z | re5kl2 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Frustrations Talking About My Diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5kl2/frustrations_talking_about_my_diagnosis/ |
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RhubarbSilly5734 | ADHD has made organization and cleaning so difficult for me for my whole life. Right now, the thing I am struggling with the most is our spare room which has just become this "i dump every item I'm not immediately using here" room and is full of junk, garbage, broken electronics or items, etc etc etc. We got a new bed over a month ago and just left the old mattress and boxspring in the spare room. This room has been haunting me since a year ago when I cleaned and organized it a bit...
My husband and I just took the mattress down to the dumpster and I got back upstairs and just started bawling. It feels so fucking overwhelming. I have had anxiety about this mattress for months and now that it's done I know I need to start on the other portions of this one BIG project and I feel paralyzed. I hate having ADHD. I hate that I have been living in this cycle for years. I just want to have a nice, clean space that makes me feel relaxed and comfortable but every corner of my house is clutter. I really just feel so hopeless about this. | 2021-12-11T18:10:37.000Z | re5ar0 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Just did one small portion of a huge task and I'm already crying on the couch, contemplating giving up. | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re5ar0/just_did_one_small_portion_of_a_huge_task_and_im/ |
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CipherPogChamp |
So with my ADHD, I have overactive imagination. My medication wears off in the evening so my brain is normally really active in the late night early morning. I’ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping cause I keep hearing small creaks and other noises, I keep seeing things, and I generally get really nervous and frightened cause I think either my house is haunted or someone is in the house. I’ve been up since 2am this morning thanks to it and so I really would like to figure out a way to calm this down, I’ve tired meditation and it didn’t work. Tips, tricks, suggestions, anything works | 2021-12-11T18:05:54.000Z | re57c7 | 7 | 0 | ADHD | I need suggestions on how I can calm down an overactive imagination. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re57c7/i_need_suggestions_on_how_i_can_calm_down_an/ |
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ibbobud | [removed] | 2021-12-11T18:01:02.000Z | re53pd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What time of the day do you play video games and actually enjoy it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re53pd/what_time_of_the_day_do_you_play_video_games_and/ |
Fiddledfingers | I found this subreddit a few months ago and, wow. I have never felt so understood. I thought I was crazy my whole life. It is comforting to see that others have similar things going on in their heads. After getting diagnosed by my psych and talking through it with my therapist, a lot of things in my life have made much more sense. But I am still in the early stages of learning how to deal with myself and my adhd.
Anyway I am wondering, how has your ADHD manifested itself in your romantic relationships? For me, it has been ruining them a lot. Throughout my adulthood I have easily gotten bored in relationships, as soon as that rush of falling in love was over. Turns out a lot of that has to do how I was raised, but adhd also plays a part. my brain is addicted to that stimulus of falling for someone, and that rush of emotion when there are issues. I’ve been toxic in the past just to get some emotional rush. Broke up with ppl bc I was understimulated. became addicted to that rush of chasing someone to get them to fall for you. Etc.
I do realize that parts of this is just becoming more emotionally aware and mature, but when I got diagnosed, the things that went wrong in my past long-term relationships, all started to make sense. I would love to hear some of your experiences, and if anyone has had a success story with similar experiences as mine. | 2021-12-11T18:00:49.000Z | re53j6 | 11 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and relationships | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re53j6/adhd_and_relationships/ |
Wiggyam | So, i’ve been having a pretty bad sleep cycle lately, and went to bed at around 7 am. And because i dont want a messed up medication cycle as well, i thought id just take a pill, eat and go to sleep. I woke up completely well rested after only 6 hours sleep, by myself, 2-3 hours before the alarm i set. I thought i must have overslept by a lot considering i wasnt feeling tired with a dread of getting out of the bed.
This might become a new thing i do, i have a lot more time during the day from less sleep, with better quality. I also feel like i fall asleep a lot faster than normally.
Anyways, just wanted to share in case it can help anyone else. Some relevant information, i am a high functioning autist as well, and the medication is Aduvanz 30 mg (lisdeksamfetaminidmesilat(norwegian name)) | 2021-12-11T17:47:52.000Z | re4u3c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Discovered a new way to sleep better | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4u3c/discovered_a_new_way_to_sleep_better/ |
ofvxnus | hi, everyone. as you all may have noticed, the diagnosis of adhd not only hinges upon childhood behavior, but also tends to segregate symptoms between the two genders, male and female, ignoring sexuality and gender identity pretty blatantly. this is problematic for a lot of reasons, but namely for the fact that this can effectively gatekeep those who exhibit gender-atypical traits from being diagnosed and treated. as an effeminate gay cis man, i have often related to the version of adhd that is typically identified with cis girls who have adhd ie. inattentiveness, daydreaming, sensitivity, etc. this made it really difficult to discover i have adhd because i wasn’t exhibiting the usual hyperactive “boy” traits that most people would identify as adhd in a cis boy my age. it took me years to finally get a diagnosis. in the meantime, my thoughts and experiences, and even my trauma, were minimized. this is a problem that plagues cis girls with adhd as well.
Have any of you experienced something similar? anyone wanna just share your experience of being queer and having adhd in general? | 2021-12-11T17:47:07.000Z | re4tkl | 18 | 26 | ADHD | any queer folks with adhd out there? | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4tkl/any_queer_folks_with_adhd_out_there/ |
morphotomy | Or even some adults.
Telling someone they "can't" do something feels like a command, and an impulsive kid may misunderstand the intent there. If you explain that someone's feelings would be hurt by an action that might not obviously be rude, you can get people to play along much more easily.
Also, if there's no ambiguity as to whether you think its possible, it won't seem like a "challenge." | 2021-12-11T17:45:47.000Z | re4smr | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Protip: Don't tell kids with ADHD they "can't" do something. Specify whether you think its impossible or just impolite. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4smr/protip_dont_tell_kids_with_adhd_they_cant_do/ |
shrekshrekdonkey5 | [removed] | 2021-12-11T17:45:09.000Z | re4s6a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What meds have worked for you guys? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4s6a/what_meds_have_worked_for_you_guys/ |
kampala-brooklyn | [removed] | 2021-12-11T17:44:11.000Z | re4rhm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Pro-tip for correspondence | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4rhm/protip_for_correspondence/ |
throwawayshtomber | [removed] | 2021-12-11T17:43:52.000Z | re4rah | 1 | 0 | ADHD | What are the signs of adhd | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4rah/what_are_the_signs_of_adhd/ |
Responsible-Drag4719 | While I don't expect anyone without adhd to understand me, it's painful when you trust someone with your diagnosis just for them to do NOTHING about it. No asking what is it, no asking about how i feel, no asking about the symptoms, or just anything. Even when i try to explain my traits whenever it acts up, they seem so skeptical about it yet they don't bother at least googling it. It might be my RSD but i can't help but feel unimportant and unloved. I appreciate my mum trying to understand as much as possible, but seeing my closest friends dismissing it is so hurtful.
A few of my friends have mental illnesses that they share about to me which i don't have and I always research it thoroughly right away because i know how it feels to be dismissed. I was there countless nights to be there for them and driving myself up the walls to think of good advice without blurting out stuff. But when i told them about my adhd, i even texted them full paragraphs about adhd so they didn't need to search about it, they just replied with "oh, thanks for sharing!" And it's not like they were busy, from the looks of it, they were talking about how they had nothing to do.
I understand that all this information is overwhelming for them, but it feels like i'm the only one putting effort into our relationships and that i'm just a throwaway therapist friend. sigh. I don't know. Perhaps i'm asking too much or that friendships doesn't work this way. | 2021-12-11T17:39:02.000Z | re4ns8 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Am I asking too much from others? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4ns8/am_i_asking_too_much_from_others/ |
graay_ghost | I'm looking to get a sleep study done and am seeing a GP to get a referral on Monday.
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I have had sleep issues pretty much all my life. I was a super annoying child who could never get to sleep. When I got to middle and high school I essentially did not sleep at night and slept during class instead, up to and including getting sleep paralysis in class and I think having some hypnagogic hallucinations. All of my sleep problems through college were put down to being because of me being irresponsible and staying up too late and that if I fixed my sleep habits things would get better.
I'm 29 now and moved home during the pandemic so most of my habits are scrutinized by my mother. She sees that for the most part I'm a Responsible Adult now but I'm still fucking tired all the time, or rather, she perceives me this way because that's how I appear. Also, due to the pandemic and working from home most of the times, I've had near total control over my sleep schedule which is something I've never really had before. So even though I feel like things are better because I can nod off whenever I feel the urge, it seems "worse" to the people around me.
However the most frustrating thing that's happened is that due to the pandemic there has really been no reason for me to stay up so damn late, so I even started falling asleep at like 11 PM regularly, which seems reasonable to me, but then I just started waking up at 5 AM and not being able to get back to sleep no matter how hard I tried.
So like right now my stupid sleep/wakefulness feelings are like wake up at 5-7ish -- if the alarm wakes me up I'm groggy for about 40 minutes but if I wake up by myself I'm fine. I start getting tired again around 1-2, might nod off during work, often need to collapse in bed for an hour after work is done around 4, wide awake again, might dip again around 8, wide awake again, keep going on until 11-12 and start again, pretty much never being able to sleep for more than 6 hours at a time whether I nap during the day or not. Like yes people talk about the "3 PM slump" but I do have to go into work twice a week and it can make me feel unsafe to commute home, even, and it lasts for hours and hours and has caused me to nod off at my desk. I'm also wondering if it's boredom related because this is about the time I check out mentally at work and I have fallen asleep at work meetings at other times just because I didn't really have anything to pay attention to, and it doesn't seem to matter if I walk around or eat later or anything, it doesn't seem to help at all.
I will fall asleep as a passenger during car rides even if they're not long, and movies (that 2/3 mark is brutal), when I do get sleep paralysis it's always sitting in a car or at a desk which is apparently unusual and not how sleep paralysis works. The sleepiness issue seems to be less of a problem on the weekends when I have complete control over my schedule and can generally occupy myself. I recently got an adderall XR script and I thought it would help with this but I guess by the time I tend to get sleepy it's probably worn off. I can fall asleep most places at the drop of a hat even if I didn't think I felt sleepy before, and I think it's mostly boredom -- so I don't know if I'm ALWAYS that tired and only noticing it when I'm bored or if being bored just makes me THAT sleepy.
I've tried tracking my sleep on various apps. I thought I might have sleep apnea because my mother said I snored but I got a fitbit and it gave me normal SPo2 and said I would sleep like 6 hours a night most nights and every week or two I'd have a night where I could only sleep like 4 hours. I have been trying other apps to actually record my snoring to try to find the sleep-apnea sounds but I haven't found them and I've heard my cat's collar jingling in the recordings and I know she likes to sleep on my face so I'm wondering if it's actually picking her up. I'm wondering if I somehow have narcolepsy even though I'd dismissed the possibility before because it's so rare. I know this is definitely TL;DR for most of you but any help if you find any of this relatable would be... helpful, thank you. | 2021-12-11T17:38:56.000Z | re4nps | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and sleep issues | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4nps/adhd_and_sleep_issues/ |
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MentalTrade | I’ve never been diagnosed with ADHD however I’ve heard this is a thing that can happen when you have ADHD so I thought I might get some good advice here. I do think I have ADHD and am looking to get a a diagnosis soon.
So I do this thing where I’ll be sitting or standing or just doing whatever and then I just like zone out. My vision goes blurry and it’s like I’m not even there anymore. I also don’t blink when I’m doing it so when I get out of it my eyes hurt and are dry especially if it last a bit longer. Al I do is think when it happens. Like really deeply thinking. and I start thinking. About my life, about other peoples lives. Sometimes I imagine arguments or conversations in my head. Sometimes it’s about deep personal stuff. Sometimes it’s about a cute shirt I saw at the store or other dumb stuff. However it happens all the time every day. It doesn’t last long. Sometimes it can last up to a couple minutes. Sometimes a couple seconds. I’ll do it in the middle of my sentences if im talking to someone or if they’re talking to me. I’ll be talking and all of a sudden I stop mid sentence and zone out. People have to call my name over and over to get my attention and I won’t even realize they’re saying anything because I don’t hear anything other then what im thinking. The best way to get me out of it is a sudden movement in front of my face like someone waving their hand or going right up to me. Otherwise I just have to wait until it ends on its own. Sometimes I notice it before it starts and I can try and stop it from happening however sometimes I can’t do anything and I don’t have control. This has happened for the past 4(ish) years of my life. I’ve looked it up and the only thing that comes up is maladaptive daydreaming. But it’s not like I’m imagining a fantasy world or anything like that. There’s no alternate reality. I only think about this reality and my life. It also has never lasted more then a couple minutes however sometimes it will happen several times in a row. So like Within a span of 30 minutes I’ll have day dreamed for most of it however I’ll snap out of it and then go back in and repeat that for the 30 minutes. | 2021-12-11T17:36:20.000Z | re4lug | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I “day dream” all the time but I don’t have maladaptive daydreaming. What is it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4lug/i_day_dream_all_the_time_but_i_dont_have/ |
Savor_Serendipity | So I recently started taking Ritalin and today I was in a really low mood (due to some personal issues), and I noticed after taking the Ritalin it somehow lifted me from that low mood. I am still aware of the negative issues of course, but I am not so "pulled down into the depths". It's not the first time I notice this either. I am wondering whether it is ADHD-related, and how are the meds helping, since it's not like they are anti-depressants?
For context: I am hypersensitive, which as I learned, is another ADHD hallmark characteristic in many. | 2021-12-11T17:35:35.000Z | re4lda | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Why do ADHD meds lift me out of low mood? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4lda/why_do_adhd_meds_lift_me_out_of_low_mood/ |
blazenbabble | [removed] | 2021-12-11T17:32:02.000Z | re4iu6 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | What do I do if my vyvanse is starting to have adverse affects | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4iu6/what_do_i_do_if_my_vyvanse_is_starting_to_have/ |
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-invalid-user-name- | [removed] | 2021-12-11T17:15:21.000Z | re46rg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have their meds delivered to your house? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re46rg/does_anyone_have_their_meds_delivered_to_your/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-11T17:14:09.000Z | re45w7 | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Is there an informative article or something my girlfriend can read to further help her understand my ADHD? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re45w7/is_there_an_informative_article_or_something_my/ |
FatcatNo7 | I hate the time blindness and hyperfouce!
I was only gonna play Mineswepper while waiting for my bread to roast and now 9hours later Im here with my cold roasted bread.
I have not not eaten anything, gonne to the toliet or showerd. I missed the few hours the sun is out.
THIS SUCKS! My day is wasted on Mineswepper... | 2021-12-11T17:12:48.000Z | re44z1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Played Mineswepper for 9 hour, only feelt like 10mins. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re44z1/played_mineswepper_for_9_hour_only_feelt_like/ |
mushykiki | I know this sounds silly, but does anyone else treat their mundane day-to-day tasks as if they're a quest in a video game?
I really have trouble enjoying my days off because I get stagnant and waste time, so I need to plan my day out in my bullet journal to function properly and actually get things done.
Today, I'm organizing my tasks by importance by putting then under "main quest" and "side quests". I'm also thinking of having a points system of sorts to encourage me to get more than one thing completed.
Now that I'm typing this out I realize how desperate it sounds. But that's because I am desperate lol. Has anyone done something like this and found it effective?
Any suggestions to improve/add to my "day off game" will be greatly appreciated! | 2021-12-11T17:07:24.000Z | re4118 | 3 | 11 | ADHD | Video game quests IRL | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re4118/video_game_quests_irl/ |
gonehomes | I’m generally an experiential learner in that I need to see or feel or experience a concept to really grasp it. And I also feel like I learn things “slower” than others, but when I finally understand it, its a very sudden moment where things finally “click” for me, and after that I’m sometimes even better than my peers at the task. I’m wondering if this is an experience that other ADHD people relate to, or if it’s just a part of my personality. Sometimes I think we have a tendency to overthink what is and isn’t an ADHD quality. | 2021-12-11T17:06:47.000Z | re40ka | 455 | 3,506 | ADHD | Do things just “click” for you too? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re40ka/do_things_just_click_for_you_too/ |
anjujelly | I started ritalin for my adhd around 2 months ago and I've started to notice i rarely cry anymore. I used to cry myself to sleep almost every night 😂 I could practically make myself cry on command just thinking about certain things haha. And not only that but that intense chest pain i get when im sad is also gone!
So yeah im confused is this emotional blunting? Should i tell my psychiatrist about this? | 2021-12-11T17:00:32.000Z | re3vtp | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Is this emotional blunting? Or just me finally having normal emotions? 😂 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/re3vtp/is_this_emotional_blunting_or_just_me_finally/ |
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