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DuckyMoMoKing | I've been fixating on something I've had no access to for the last 2 months. It's been incredibly painful. I feel this overwhelming anxiety in my chest and I just can't figure out what to do to make it better save for getting the thing I'm fixated on back. That's just not realistic at the moment though so the only thing I can do is white knuckle it. Does anyone have any advice? I feel like I'm drowning in anxiety. | 2021-12-10T05:17:11.000Z | rd1396 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Fighting a fixation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd1396/fighting_a_fixation/ |
Technical-Poet-1959 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T05:15:38.000Z | rd127v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Favorite planner discontinued | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd127v/favorite_planner_discontinued/ |
Jackbauer2488 | My dr is having such a hard time trying to find the right medication to help my adhd. I have tourettes and adhd which makes it harder to find a good adhd medication because it affects my tics. But even when I try stimulants it’s like there’s no change. Not good or bad and I’ve been trying to find the right cocktail of different meds for 5 years now. Part of me feels like I will never find the right medication. And my life is severely hindered by adhd so I’m just praying for a miracle. | 2021-12-10T04:55:57.000Z | rd0p5h | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I’ve tried so many adhd medications and they don’t help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0p5h/ive_tried_so_many_adhd_medications_and_they_dont/ |
MasterOfLostThings | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:54:04.000Z | rd0nw2 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Sleeping A LOT when stressed is a sign of Anxiety. Could it be a sign of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0nw2/sleeping_a_lot_when_stressed_is_a_sign_of_anxiety/ |
thedeppchild | Besides my usual fixations like cleaning the common area or plucking my hair (I wax, not shave but very often I pluck any newly grown hair), I found myself having a really bad phone addiction.
I’m learning to tackle it now. I’ve been keeping myself busy by actually focusing on school, with the help of my meds. I tell myself not to go on my phone during study breaks. I’ve been pushing myself to play games in replacement because I used to love playing game when I was younger. I realize I am craving more dopamine when I mindlessly scroll on my phone. I still go on my phone but a lot lesser now. Games help me limit my time and get back on track to studying.
I play games with where it earns money/points while you’re gone so you can really build yourself as a reward.
I’m curious about what yours look like? Are you tackling it? If so, how? | 2021-12-10T04:46:33.000Z | rd0j4q | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Have a fixation you ALWAYS go back to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0j4q/have_a_fixation_you_always_go_back_to/ |
sexiseamonkeypsychic | Wondering if anyone else is taking vyvanse with history of panic disorder/panic attacks?
ive been taking vyvanse sporatically for the past month which has been really helpful, but i find in between the come down and being off of it, i have multiple panic attacks every time. its getting to the point where i feel like i should just commit to being medicated or not, but it kind of scares me the way in which the transition off vyvanse is progressively more terrifying 😬 | 2021-12-10T04:45:22.000Z | rd0ic8 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse and panic disorder | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0ic8/vyvanse_and_panic_disorder/ |
Nahughes121989 | So I took an assessment for Autism Spectrum last month and the psychologist said it may be ADHD. Tonight, I am reflecting on how I was as a child trying to see if it fits. I never had trouble concentrating on things that would interest me, and still don't. Does this apply to ADHD? Or does ADHD affect concentration regardless of interest? Thanks. | 2021-12-10T04:40:48.000Z | rd0fee | 83 | 96 | ADHD | Question for people with ADHD. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0fee/question_for_people_with_adhd/ |
OneLoki | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:40:26.000Z | rd0f5n | 1 | 0 | ADHD | I'm late to class for the 576321256th time in a row | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0f5n/im_late_to_class_for_the_576321256th_time_in_a_row/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:37:13.000Z | rd0d0w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Have a fixation you ALWAYS go back to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0d0w/have_a_fixation_you_always_go_back_to/ |
pipboyover9000 | I'm taking a comprehensive introductory clinical psychology course at my university, a big reason I took the class is to learn how to better manage my own symptoms as well as knock out a requirement for my degree.
However, I noticed that in the massive unit that is Psychological Disorders, there is hardly a mention of ADHD other than the fact that it was all the rage in the 80's and the 90's but the focus has then shifted toward Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, and it's in a section about ethics claiming that Pediatric Bipolar Disorder is over-diagnosed implying that ADHD is/was in the discussion for being over-diagnosed. That's it, there isn't even a section in the book regarding ADHD as listed in the DSM-V.
Rationally, this shouldn't make me as angry as I am, but wow did it piss me off. This is an introductory course and there are entire section/chapters on things like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, personality disorders which is fine; there should be but why the fuck is a heavily diagnosed disorder left out. 4-5% of all adults are diagnosed with ADHD, you sit in a room with 20 people and chances are at least one of them has ADHD. It is also widely known that most don't even bother with a diagnosis so that metric is quite low. Gee, I wonder why. Maybe nobody knows anything about it because nobody is teaching the subject. Apparently, it isn't worth talking about. Wow.
Was wondering how others feel about this? | 2021-12-10T04:33:38.000Z | rd0alr | 7 | 16 | ADHD | Think I Figured Out How Education has Failed the Public's Ability to Understand ADHD | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0alr/think_i_figured_out_how_education_has_failed_the/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T04:31:37.000Z | rd0979 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I dont really care that I have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0979/i_dont_really_care_that_i_have_adhd/ |
qnttj | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:28:51.000Z | rd0766 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Should I go back to taking medication after not taking it for 7 years? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd0766/should_i_go_back_to_taking_medication_after_not/ |
emmymx | Is this something over people experience? I have a poor sense of what information should be privileged and what can be general knowledge. Not in an egregious way (I'm not trauma dumping or telling them my life story or anything), but casually telling coworkers or new friends a little bit too much about myself leads them to think I'm more interested in them than I am in anyone else. Usually, I'm just trying to strike up a conversation. To me, it's all small talk.
I repeatedly run into this with people and then end up needing to pump the brakes multiple times to get some of my space back, but by then, some people think we're best friends or that I'm attracted to them. I'm in my thirties and wish I knew how to navigate this better. | 2021-12-10T04:28:10.000Z | rd06on | 4 | 9 | ADHD | Over sharing leading to people feeling closer to you than you feel to them? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd06on/over_sharing_leading_to_people_feeling_closer_to/ |
Most-Mine1362 | I have a really hard time jelling with traditional exercise. I enjoy a run when I'm on it, but it's been hard to get out recently. I signed up for a half marathon a little back which I was training *really* good for. It was supposed happen March of 2020 but for some mysterious reason it got canceled, maybe I'll send them an email sometime and ask why....🤔 /s
Weight lifting... Awful... So much counting and keeping track while doing stuff that doesnt feel very good. Also generally repetitive, and requiring a lot of attention/planning to keep spicy. It feels like a torture chamber.
The things I've really jibed with is playing a sport, especially soccer. Having a goal to focus on completely changes things. Getting tired feels like a tank of gas to be managed which only feels really bad when things slow down. I was able to get into an "old guys" game during the summer but of course, that hibernates for the winter.
So what do you do? Are you like me where you largely need your brain tricked or do jibe with a hot sweaty pushups and sprints workout? | 2021-12-10T04:26:12.000Z | rd05cg | 8 | 3 | ADHD | What Do Y'all Do For Exercise? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd05cg/what_do_yall_do_for_exercise/ |
crispycrustyloaf | Hi everyone,
I (33 f) am pretty sure I have ADHD, but I was wondering how I would go about getting diagnosed. I hear it’s difficult to get diagnosed as an adult and even more difficult when you’re a woman.
Many years ago, my ex tried really hard to get diagnosed. Eventually he was able to get a prescription for adderall but it turned out he only tried hard to get the diagnosis so he could sell the pills. I recall him having to submit school records as a part of the diagnosis protocol.
I would be grateful if you could share your experiences, esp if you are an adult female in the US. | 2021-12-10T04:22:24.000Z | rd02ri | 11 | 3 | ADHD | How to get diagnosed as an adult in the US | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd02ri/how_to_get_diagnosed_as_an_adult_in_the_us/ |
-just_a_ghost | So my specialist suggested I use 30mg Vyvance (only recently diagnosed so it's the first thing I've tried so far).
He said to take half a tablet for the first few days to get used to it. So I did as he said and took half yesterday and half today and it's done literally nothing for me either day, it's like I didn't even take it.
Did anyone else experience that? Like no noticeable change what so ever? I'm contemplating just taking a full one tomorrow and seeing how that goes. I was previously on 250mg Armodafinil for being sleepy all the time so there's potential that I've got some tolerance already for these sorts of meds. | 2021-12-10T04:22:23.000Z | rd02r9 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Starting vyvance but doesn't seem to work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd02r9/starting_vyvance_but_doesnt_seem_to_work/ |
AlexaCharbonneau | Hey everyone! I just wanted to ask a quick question. In the past few months, I have suspected I have ADD. It started with a google search about why I feel like my brain is deteriorating and why I don't feel as sharp as I once was. Upon, my research, I discovered ADD (not that I didn't know it before, I just did a deep dive this time) and the sky cleared in a sense.
I've noticed I have a lot of symptoms (I'm a serial overworker, being in school full time and having two (kind of three) jobs, being easily distracted in conversations and other settings, doing the most impractical thing in a situation, not doing things in the most logical order, having *terrible* study and time management skills, having a really bad nail biting habit, as well as chewing my tongue my whole life, spending my whole life hearing I have bad writing and that I have to apply myself, obsessing over thing, anger and temper issues, etc.) and I was just wondering if anyone has any opinions about this. I am also a woman so I know it affects us kind of differently.
Basically, I want to see if I could have ADD or if there's a possibility I'm just like this. Obviously, I'm not looking for medical advice or anything like that, I just want to see if anyone relates or related prior to being tested). Yes, I have found a psychiatrist to test me in the new year, but I have hesitations because of the price point, of course, as well as doubts from my mom and a close friend. I also did speak to my best friend and a coach specializing in ADHD, who both said there was a possibility. Basically, I'm torn.
Thanks! | 2021-12-10T04:21:03.000Z | rd01td | 6 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD or am I just like this? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd01td/adhd_or_am_i_just_like_this/ |
mildly_addequate | I'm a senior in highschool, and have always wanted to pursue aviation as a career. I also have pretty rough ADHD which Ive been greatly helped with through the use of the medication methylphenidate. About a year ago, I stopped taking it, so I could obtain my medical, which I did, a 1st class. I'm now about 40 hours into my training. my issue comes, in the time I've stopped taking my meds, I've started to struggle in school and life in general, to the point where my grades have dropped significantly and I've had trouble initiating tasks, even things such as scheduling flight lessons have become hard to do. I've been overwhelmed by work, and general tasks. if you know anything about aviation and the FAA, they aren't very friendly towards mental health and medication, which is why I had to stop taking it, even if it had a negative impact, if I wanted any chance at pursuing my dreams. I was wondering if anyone is in the same or a similar situation? Or if anyone has any ways or advice to help cope with this? I'd appreciate anything. | 2021-12-10T04:19:48.000Z | rd00w2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and Aviation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rd00w2/adhd_and_aviation/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:11:37.000Z | rczv35 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else not really care/mind that they have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczv35/anyone_else_not_really_caremind_that_they_have/ |
lNeedToKnow | I started taking ritalin for the first time Friday and tbh it wasn't very good, or at all what I was expecting, it made me more calm, less anxious, but it didn't help with productivity, I just kind of felt absent-minded and it gave me a headache and made me pretty shaky every time I've taken it since. Idk if 1 week is enough to say it doesn't work for me but im unsure. Anyone else have mundane experiences like this? | 2021-12-10T04:09:14.000Z | rcztf3 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | What meds do to you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcztf3/what_meds_do_to_you/ |
flaxypack | Wow, what a first post to make on this sub.
So for context, I (23m) was diagnosed with ADHD when I was around 10, resulting in a physician prescribing me Concerta and Clonidine.
I've seen people bring up Concerta a few times on this sub, but not once have I seen anyone bring up Clonidine. Well, I have a love-hate relationship with this thing.
So Clonidine is a medication that I take about an hour before bed. To save the trouble of explaining what it does (and honestly, because I am nowhere near smart enough to explain everything about it), I'll link a [source](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682243.html) here so you can read what you want/can about it.
Basically, I think it was prescribed to me to help with sleep, and it does its job. I don't remember all that well, but I think I was brought there because I wasn't sleeping well and my parents were worried something was up. I'm pretty sure other behavior attributed to getting me checked out, but again, I don't know for sure, nor do I remember.
However, I honestly think I may have become chemically dependent on this medication. I take this medication every night because when I don't, I feel like I go through a state of withdrawal (or rather, what I assume a withdrawal would feel like). At first, I thought this was just sleep deprivation, as when I don't take it, I just don't sleep.
However, one day I googled "What happens if you stop taking clonidine," and [this lovely article](https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/medication-education/10-medications-its-dangerous-to-stop-abruptly) was the first thing I saw. Now, I don't know how valid of a source this website is, as it has this "we need content" vibe. But, the search also highlighted information from the first source I linked, which is published by the government. So it seems my suspicions were correct. I am aware the second source is talking about Catapres Clonidine (the stuff used to treat High Blood Pressure) over Kapvay Clonidine (the stuff prescribed for ADHD), but it is still Clonidine, so I would assume the side-effects would be the same.
Because this more or less just confirmed that my body has become reliant on this medication, I want off of it so I don't have to face these side effects whenever I can't take it for whatever reason. At the same time, however, I fear I won't sleep at all without it. I also want medication for my ADHD as I am no longer on Concerta, and I'm just on Clonidine. I tried Vyvanse for a while, but I just couldn't handle how I felt on that medication.
I'm just conflicted on how to bring this up to my neurologist or even just how to cope with this situation. I'm just confused and sad, I guess. Any advice will definitely be heard.
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**TL;DR:** I was prescribed Clonidine when I was 10, still take it at 23 as it is what makes me sleep, but due to what happens to me when I suddenly stop taking it, I'm conflicted about wanting to get off of it and so I have no idea how to handle the situation. | 2021-12-10T04:08:54.000Z | rczt61 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I don't know how to address my medication issue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczt61/i_dont_know_how_to_address_my_medication_issue/ |
Nemiya | I'm prescribed 50-70mg Vyvanse everyday to treat ADHD. It helps and improve my motivation a lot. However, due to the long duration and the strong effect I can't take it daily.
My psychiatrist suggested adding Wellbutrin daily to treat anhedonia and lack of motivation. I'm not new to Wellbutrin and I've been on it in the past, but I've read that Wellbutrin and Vyvanse are metabolized differently when taken together as Wellbutrin is a CYP2D6 inhibitor and Vyvanse is metabolized by CYP2D6.
Does anyone have an experience with this combination? | 2021-12-10T04:07:20.000Z | rczrzu | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Vyvanse and Wellbutrin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczrzu/vyvanse_and_wellbutrin/ |
acidrat- | What systems have you found help you keep track of important deadlines, bills, budgets, dates, etc? I find that notebook style planners never really work for me, I need something that is right THERE in my face where I can see it otherwise I forget lol. I have a wall calendar that helps but I need something more detailed | 2021-12-10T04:06:12.000Z | rczr7n | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Systems for managing important things | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczr7n/systems_for_managing_important_things/ |
roflmytoeisonfire | Hello! I've been reading alot of posts regarding careers and work advice lately and I thought I would budge in aswell.
I have very recently graduated a Higher Vocational education as a Maintenance Technician. Learnt alot of stuff, especially that in the end , this life ain't for me but I realised that when I had about 7 months left. So I stuck with it and now I work for a large car manufacturer with a specialised maintenance postition.
Money is good but holy fuck, the work environment is so stressful for someone with ADHD, I decided to raise my Elvanse dose because of it. It has helped but I can't stay with this for more than a year or two.
I know im gonna have to change careers or atleast jobs and I've seen alot of people talk about Gardening for example where the work is hard but the environment is chill.
So im wondering if someone have similar suggestions or just wanna share their perspective. | 2021-12-10T04:03:32.000Z | rczp9x | 2 | 10 | ADHD | Careers with less stressful environments | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczp9x/careers_with_less_stressful_environments/ |
SnakePlantsinaBucket | A general practitioner suggested I have ADHD. They are not the first to suggest this. I fit almost all of the symptoms (and have since I was a kid) and my little sister was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I have thought about getting tested in the past, but have never been able to cut through all the red tape. Now, I am deciding to make a really big push to try to get help. However, I am having a really difficult time finding a provider.
I am in Los Angeles and on a budget. I have found PyschologyToday and ZocDoc to look for doctors to see me as soon as possible. But it feels impossible to find someone that (a) has availability soon (b) is within my budget and (c) does not have horrible reviews online.
What was your strategy for finding a psychiatrist? Are horrible reviews common in psychiatry? Do/Should I have to suffer through a few more months to see someone good? | 2021-12-10T04:03:02.000Z | rczowc | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How to find a Psychiatrist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczowc/how_to_find_a_psychiatrist/ |
officialbigpeepee | [removed] | 2021-12-10T04:01:49.000Z | rcznyl | 0 | 1 | ADHD | doctor might be taking away my prescription, need 2 rant (scroll to bottom if u dont care for a backstory) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcznyl/doctor_might_be_taking_away_my_prescription_need/ |
ghost_sanctum | And it sucks too, because I’m 80% sure I’d have more merit to consider myself their intellectual equal if I weren’t in a financial position where I’m forced to work all day.
And another things that’s made me raise an eyebrow at myself, apparently I have a mild interest in physics...but I feel far from the type of person to study physics.
I'm too far in my IT degree to quit now. Parents won’t let me drop out either. I have to be taking at least one class. To keep my parents from kicking me out and keeping debt collectors off my back.
But like, i’m 26 still in undergrad. I’ve been on and off college since 2013 and at this point I’m wondering if I should go for a full-time job to help establish myself in the world and put myself in a position to where I feel like I’m working on finishing my degree on my own time. | 2021-12-10T03:55:53.000Z | rczjl3 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Feel like my smart colleagues look down at me for struggling to get a C grade on assignments and classes in general. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczjl3/feel_like_my_smart_colleagues_look_down_at_me_for/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T03:48:28.000Z | rczect | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I want a Desoxyn prescription | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczect/i_want_a_desoxyn_prescription/ |
toadlookout | I’m a fidgeter and I am constantly twirling my hair when I’m not engaged in something that requires use of my hands. I’ll do it to the point I twist my hair into knots and if my arm gets tired I’ll switch to the other one. It really doesn’t bother me that I do it, but it drives my family nuts. My girlfriend just laughs at me and says I look like a special kid. Sometimes she gets in on the twirling of my hair thinking she’s doing me a favor like scratching my back. She doesn’t realize I’m doing it because I’m anxious, or my brains got a million things going through it, or it’s just how I wind down before bed.
Anyways, what are some things I can do to break my fidgeting habit? Girlfriend suggests I chop my hands off or my head of. Any other suggestions that don’t require dismembering myself? | 2021-12-10T03:47:22.000Z | rczdjr | 14 | 3 | ADHD | What are some strategies for breaking a fidgeting habit? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczdjr/what_are_some_strategies_for_breaking_a_fidgeting/ |
VenusAsABoy96 | My paranoia extends to some ridiculous tale about them literally going and reversing it. This, I realize, is probably absurd.
However, my more realistic concern rests with my diagnosis somehow being "lost" through the handful of moves I've made since I left high school. What can I do to ease this worry? My doctor doesn't bat an eye when I say I have ADHD, and he's very supportive, but can he actually see my diagnosis?
Is there some way I can secure some kind of proof? My parents seem to have lost the paperwork they had concerning my evaluation. | 2021-12-10T03:46:29.000Z | rczcy6 | 22 | 5 | ADHD | I was diagnosed when I was 15 or 16. I am paranoid about somehow "losing" my diagnosis somehow. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczcy6/i_was_diagnosed_when_i_was_15_or_16_i_am_paranoid/ |
KeepItSecret36 | I don't know if this is an ADHD thing or not, but when you're having a conversation with someone do you ever just, repeat back what they said as if its new?
Ex. Me: the cat is waddling
Her: her knee is kinda stiff, could be causing that
Me: the stiff knew might be causing that
Just drives my wife crazy, and wanted to know if this is just a me thing.
And then, if it is an ADHD thing, how do I stop? lol. | 2021-12-10T03:43:00.000Z | rczajg | 7 | 5 | ADHD | Do you ever Repeat back what someone else says as if its new information? | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rczajg/do_you_ever_repeat_back_what_someone_else_says_as/ |
ace-eijun | A few weeks ago I (24F) had my intake appointment for an ADHD assessment after suspecting for about a year that I might have ADHD. After speaking with the psychiatrist he said that I most likely had it.
I've been collecting report cards and teachers notes to prepare for my ADHD assessment coming up next week, and reading through them has been very eye-opening for me. To be honest, I don't really remember my childhood and how I acted in class. However, I do remember that I was shy and always considered to be a "well-behaved" kid. I also remember not having the best of grades especially in middle school until I started high school and college (learned to cope a little better I guess). I've noticed that in many of the notes my teachers made about me were the following:
"Works hastily rather than carefully"
"Has difficulty paying attention in class and makes careless mistakes"
"Missing homework" (most likely because I forgot and constantly procrastinated)
"Working below potential"
My grades were always high when it came to things I was interested in (ie. Art, music, learning a new language etc.) and my grades would be very poor when it came to subjects I hated/had no interest in (math being a big one throughout my whole life). I know that I do have a lot of the criteria when it comes to adult ADHD, but I've been very unsure about my symptoms as a child until now. I didn't realize I showed so many signs and no one in my life considered I had ADHD. I mean, I guess I can see why based on the statistics for diagnosis; me being a female and a minority didn't really help with my case. Nonetheless, I'm relieved that I'm finally getting help for it, but I also feel a bit sad that I could've reached a higher potential in my life had I been diagnosed and treated earlier.
Just wanted to write out my thoughts and maybe see if anyone can relate to this. | 2021-12-10T03:37:30.000Z | rcz6q7 | 4 | 11 | ADHD | How did no one realize I had ADHD during my childhood? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcz6q7/how_did_no_one_realize_i_had_adhd_during_my/ |
AmaanBhatti | Hey so I take 40mg xr Ritalin, at the start obviously I felt the medication working. But now it works sometimes and the other times it feels like nothings changed or working, how can I make the effects stronger? I usually take it after I eat, is their anything I can do or should I keep raising my dose? I started at 15mg I’m up to 40 and the medication feels like it only works occasionally. | 2021-12-10T03:31:04.000Z | rcz28u | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Effects not the same | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcz28u/effects_not_the_same/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T03:29:20.000Z | rcz0wf | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Symptoms in late teens/adults? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcz0wf/symptoms_in_late_teensadults/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T03:22:00.000Z | rcyvnq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Seeking Diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyvnq/seeking_diagnosis/ |
callaita05 | I'm 28(F) and my boyfriend is (30M). We've been together for 5 and a half years. Our first two years together we were long distance, we were able to move in together when I graduated college, and he transferred schools to complete his mechanical engineering degree, I was working full time, he was going to school full time.
Throughout the 3 years in school, he was struggling severely, I encouraged different types of ways for him to deal with his ADHD such as therapy, coaching, medications, tips on how to manage his time, study groups and a lot of emotional support. It seemed like at times he was doing well, and other times he just could not cope at all.
This past Summer he told me he wanted to drop out, I was under the impression he only had a year left to finish so I was against the idea since he invested three years of our lives for him to finish this degree. I desperately wanted to move out of the town we are currently living in and only stuck around because I wanted to be with him and trusted he was going to eventually finish. (He's been in school for probably 7-8 years of his life).
As fall semester approaches, and the pressure starts getting worse, he finally confessed to me he actually was discharged from the university due to failing and withdrawing courses. For the past two years, he had been lying about his grades, and was not passing at all. I was devastated, could not believe he could even lie to me to this degree. I was so proud of our relationship as I believed we were extremely loyal and trustworthy of each other. I felt like the last two years were a huge lie and I almost break up with him but decided not to because of everything we have been through, 5 years is a long time and I am madly in love with him despite everything.
We came up with a plan and decided he was going to work as engineering technician, save money, and move out of the city for good. He has not been able to find jobs in the area, but able to work in something else that pays around $19 the hour.
I told him I wanted to see a change or we were not going to work out. He said he was going to do anything in his power to not lie to me again and was going to be 100% honest with all life decisions. Because of how bad his economic circumstances were (and still are), I was helping him with money, lending my car etc.. so he could get out of the hole he is in. He starts getting some money, and tells me he is okay and able to pay rent, food, etcc.. However, he has so many behind credit card payments he spends most of his salary on it and didn't explain to me how severe it was.
Today I've come to find out, he secretly took my credit card to pay for gas and made me believe it was not him until I had to open a case with my credit card company to which I found out the card was used by chip. He also lied to me about going to therapy, and his current financial situation. At this point, I feel betrayed once again and a major fool. I feel like I cannot trust him anymore. He just continues to lie to my face and pretends everything is okay when nothing is.. My anxiety is through the roof wondering about our future and if there will ever be a day I could trust him 100%.
I told him I needed a break until I think things through.
Will like to hear some opinions, should I stay and continue to work things out or is it time for me to go and move on for good? | 2021-12-10T03:17:53.000Z | rcyspf | 36 | 2 | ADHD | My boyfriend has ADHD and has been lying to me for a long time, looking for advice on how to proceed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyspf/my_boyfriend_has_adhd_and_has_been_lying_to_me/ |
confettichloe | Hi! I started taking adderall IR a couple weeks ago. Things have been great and I’ve found solutions to a lot of the negative side effects (lack of sleep, etc) but something I’m still struggling with is the distorted sense of time I have while on the medication. Time goes by wayyy too quickly and it’s really disorienting and I’m having a hard time getting adjusted to it. Does anyone have any tips for managing this? | 2021-12-10T03:17:14.000Z | rcys85 | 7 | 7 | ADHD | Weird sense of time on Adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcys85/weird_sense_of_time_on_adderall/ |
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Individual_Revenue84 | I need to find out how to take some accountability and get my ass in the check. Ever since the pandemic in one week I lost my girlfriend my apartment I was living in and my job all in the same week and it overwhelming to the point where it just felt like impending doom followed me everywhere I was diagnosed with ADHD 2 years ago but I don't take my medication as prescribed because it makes me too sleepy. I started a new medication called vraylar and it seems to be working but leaves me short on breath. But my problem is the guilt I feel from being my age and having to depend on my family and parents or else I'd be living in a tent somewhere or in jail. They're getting old they won't be around for so many more years and I'm terrified of what I'm going to go through if I lose them | 2021-12-10T03:16:45.000Z | rcyrvn | 1 | 8 | ADHD | Shame, boatloads of shame, day after day, more of the same | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyrvn/shame_boatloads_of_shame_day_after_day_more_of/ |
burmese2032 | So my (mid 20s M) whole life I had most of the big signs of ADHD, I just never was tested or diagnosed with it. I’m not sure if I even have ADHD. But I do want to find out if I do. I feel like some of the symptoms I face regarding possible ADHD affects me severely in some areas of my life. But to be honest, I don’t even know who to speak to and how to go about making an appointment. And I’m so nervous about the whole experience as well. I wouldn’t even know what to expect. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! | 2021-12-10T03:10:06.000Z | rcyn9h | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Where do I even start? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyn9h/where_do_i_even_start/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T03:08:02.000Z | rcylul | 7 | 9 | ADHD | My (26M) wife (25F) wife is having a really hard time adjusting to adulthood because of ADHD, what should I do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcylul/my_26m_wife_25f_wife_is_having_a_really_hard_time/ |
LFCNZ71 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T03:07:00.000Z | rcyl5b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosed with ADHD today | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyl5b/diagnosed_with_adhd_today/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T03:05:23.000Z | rcyk1j | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Meal/Recipe ideas on bad executive dysfunction days? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcyk1j/mealrecipe_ideas_on_bad_executive_dysfunction_days/ |
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Quirky77 | Hi, I’m [F26] diagnosed with ADHD-C although I lean more towards the inattentive type. I can be very impulsive and often feel very restless when I’m in a situation where I need to be still. I have a habit of doubting my diagnosis and often feel like I’m “faking it” or just trying to “take the easy way” by subconsciously tricking my healthcare providers into believing I have ADHD that way I can get medication and university will be easier.. anyways, one common thing I see people with ADHD often talk about is having racing thoughts… which I do not experience .. I feel like I also rarely deal with anxiety but sometimes mild depression… is it possible to have ADHD without having racing thoughts or anxiety? Or is this a sign that I’ve been misdiagnosed? | 2021-12-10T02:49:10.000Z | rcy86w | 14 | 11 | ADHD | Is it possible to have ADHD without racing thoughts? | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy86w/is_it_possible_to_have_adhd_without_racing/ |
With_the_Stars | so i went to my second med management appointment today with some optism to getting prescribed another stimulant that might work (vyvanse was horrible on me). i had some issues with the med doc the first time because she denied i was autistic because i happened to force eye contact with her and she just kept hammering on my sleep schedule. today she did the same but even more so on the sleep. she kept asking me what time i go to bed and what time i wake up. kept asking sleep related questions. i had been put on a new depression + anxiety med — i forgot what it was called — but it also has a sleeping pill inside of it. i told her on the first visit that my sleeping is not a big issue but it’s my adhd symptoms that are worsening my depression. for example i keep myself happy by investing in hobbies and to do my hobbies i gotta work through executive dysfunction and the usual adhd symptoms of “oh i can’t do this”. if i don’t do my hobbies i feel very depressed and upset because i HATE doing nothing. i hate wasting time and just sitting. so i told her i hated my previous medicines because they all made me sleep. then she’s like ok. then she put me on the med with a sleeping pill. it makes me so restless i can’t even fall asleep. it’s very painful to move constantly in bed and never feel comfortable when before i could kinda fall asleep. anyway i wanted a stimulant and i told her all about this and she’s like “ok well your schedule is not good we need to fix that and it sounds like ocd” and i’m like …. again ? i already told her i don’t have ocd. it’s autism that’s making me schedule things in a routine. and i love my routine. i have the delayed circadian rhythm disorder and she knows that too. but i love 4-12 as my sleeping time bc it keeps me happy. i can’t adjust it at all. like at all. if i do then it makes me miserable. but she told my mom to force me into a 8am wake up and 10pm go to sleep routine and now i have to deal with that. and when i go back and they see that i’m still not happy they’re gonna be scratching their heads when i keep telling them that my sleep schedule is fine it’s just that we’re still in trial and error mode with the pills. they said if i can’t comply then they can’t give me pills and help me. but i damn near fear suicidal every time i fail with my routine yet i have to appeal to them if i want to get better psychologically.
i’m gonna hope that the stimulant i was given is my “miracle pill” and i can just stay with that and not have to deal with them. but today was so frustrating— like every doctor i’ve been to denies me of a disorder or cycles around to making rude comments about my sleep. just wanted to share today to see if anyone else has similar experiences or advice or just wants some insight of how frustrating the doctors can be. | 2021-12-10T02:46:38.000Z | rcy6fi | 3 | 3 | ADHD | med doctors believe my circadian rhythm is the problem | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy6fi/med_doctors_believe_my_circadian_rhythm_is_the/ |
Tardykestrel1 | Hi again, everyone!
I am happy to say that I was finally diagnosed and have gotten my medication!! (Parhar ADHD is a lifesaver, same with the Foundry)
I have started on the lowest dose of Concerta, 18mg, and take it in the morning with a large breakfast. Needless to say, I have fully noticed it's appetite suppression...
Suppression is a bad word. Something more appropriate would be to call it hunger replacement. It replaces my hunger with nausea.
I am also an emetophobe.. meaning I have a fear of throwing up. So this nausea really brings me down and causes me severe anxiety. However, I know it's unavoidable with adhd medication, so I am trying to suck it up, at least for the first little while as I adjust.
I notice I tend to get waves of nausea through the day, and I'm wondering if the only way to combat this is to eat snacks and keep my stomach full? Does anyone have any experience? Does Concerta release in large amounts at random points as it dissolves, which causes certain times of the day to be worse (symptoms wise) then others?
What are your tips and tricks for this battle, and what didn't work for you? I want to hear all options!
Thanks ahead of time. | 2021-12-10T02:46:37.000Z | rcy6f9 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How to combat Concerta Nausea through the day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy6f9/how_to_combat_concerta_nausea_through_the_day/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T02:46:11.000Z | rcy64f | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Very much having a “Sensory Overload” type of day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy64f/very_much_having_a_sensory_overload_type_of_day/ |
hermy448 | Just wanted to be sad about the fact that I spent $50 on Strattera and two days later, I’m having an allergic reaction (rash). I was already allergic to Bupropion, but I’m not sure they have ingredients in common. I’m feeling really sad about this.
I tried Focalin but the nausea side effect was unbearable. Then I was happy to be taking Adderall but I don’t think it was really helping at all. Feeling super defeated overall 😔 | 2021-12-10T02:41:06.000Z | rcy2np | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Spent $50 on Strattera, ended up being allergic | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy2np/spent_50_on_strattera_ended_up_being_allergic/ |
b_double_u | Some context...I have a password app that I've been using for about 5 years. Before getting the app, all of my passwords for everything were the same, because there was no way I would remember multiple ones. Being in IT, I knew that it was a security risk. So when I got a password keeper on my phone I began diversifying my passwords. Years later, it became an app that followed me through multiple phones, and held all of my passwords for everything. A post in a subreddit (I don't remember which one, go figure) suggested keeping a physical copy of every password in the event that something bad happens, your loved ones, or whomever you wanted to, could get acces to your personal stuff and settle accounts and things like that after you're gone. A bit morose, but I thought it was a good idea, if only to have a place to find my passwords if I ever lost my phone. Well, I procrastinated for weeks on the few minutes of work it would've taken to transfer my password app to a spreadsheet and print it out. This afternoon I opened up the app for a work password I couldn't remember, and they were all gone! I reset my phone, restored the backup, nothing worked. I tried to reach out to the app team, but apparently it's a defunct app. Google couldn't help me either. I lost about 100 different passwords, and don't even know everything that went missing, or why it happened. | 2021-12-10T02:37:17.000Z | rcy022 | 11 | 7 | ADHD | Lost all of my passwords today and I have no idea what to do now. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcy022/lost_all_of_my_passwords_today_and_i_have_no_idea/ |
cephalopodsmindz | I am taking vyvanse 60mg, I thought it was working because it made me feel more "awake". But it only felt like that because I was getting 3 hours of sleep for 14 hour days. I saw all these posts about how eye-opening and emotional taking meds was for them. Not once have I felt this, I just feel slightly caffeinated if anything but no symptom relief. I realize that its partially in my hands to make the initiative and utilize it but I dont feel that is happening. Only thing I really notice is time going by faster than normal. If I want to catch up on sleep and sleep in, by the time by day has started its late afternoon. Is it my chronic exhaustion preventing the effectiveness of it ? I do have sleep aids that work effectively but due to my work-school schedule I cannot take them without interfering with my ability to finish school work in the morning.
\- I have an appointment coming up to discuss
\- How do I know its working ? My partner got the emotional moment at only 45mg. Say they feel more capable of starting tasks, motivated, and able to access thoughts easily. I feel no different, maybe more awake and time is faster. Maybe my depression is acting up ?
im just done idk what to do... I want my degree so bad but I cannot even study for finals they dont hold enough urgency anymore. nothing does, my brain want to dissociate but then gets anxious for lack of productivity and then cannot sleep because I forgot to take sleep meds/I feel undeserving of it as I didnt accomplish anything. I take vyvanse every day becasue I have so much to do all the time, yet i do nothing with or without meds. i dont even know if i want to continue, life should not be this hard. maintaining this asinine schedule just to have a roof and food and barley enough spoons to take care of myself ...society sucks we need change yet nothing is happening to get there.... i could go on forever but I simply dont want to or care im just done
TL;DR im done, society sucks it causes all my struggles. im burnt out. I am so burnt I dont think my vyvanse is working. how do I know it is ? I never had the emotional moment everyone else seems to have | 2021-12-10T02:30:38.000Z | rcxvg3 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do I know that Meds are working ? I dont feel any different | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxvg3/how_do_i_know_that_meds_are_working_i_dont_feel/ |
Immediate-Motor-4477 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:29:56.000Z | rcxuwe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD has ruined my life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxuwe/adhd_has_ruined_my_life/ |
Immediate-Motor-4477 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:28:11.000Z | rcxtp3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD has ruined my life: Seeking Urgent Help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxtp3/adhd_has_ruined_my_life_seeking_urgent_help/ |
Cool-Artic5546 | I currently have a PowerPoint presentation and test for math that I need to do. I’ve been doing quite a bit of work today but I have absolutely no motivation to do either assignments. Both of these assignments will have a huge impact on my grades. Does anyone have any good advice so I have motivation to complete my assignments? | 2021-12-10T02:28:01.000Z | rcxtkm | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get motivation to do my homework? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxtkm/how_do_i_get_motivation_to_do_my_homework/ |
Catcatechism | Hello! My son was just diagnosed with ADHD combined type. I wanted to reach out to see what sorts of things I should know or be aware of from the perspective of individuals who have ADHD. If you could give me any advice, what would help him feel supported so he can accomplish what he needs or wants to accomplish? So that he can feel good about himself? What are some things I should stay away from doing? (Things people do that they think are helpful but really aren't.) What would have been helpful to you at his age?
Thank you for your insight! | 2021-12-10T02:27:10.000Z | rcxt00 | 15 | 4 | ADHD | As a parent, what should I know? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxt00/as_a_parent_what_should_i_know/ |
throwaway69420489 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:26:39.000Z | rcxsn7 | 5 | 0 | ADHD | Is there a subreddit for prognosis’s? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxsn7/is_there_a_subreddit_for_prognosiss/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:26:27.000Z | rcxshp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do I get motivation to do my homework? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxshp/how_do_i_get_motivation_to_do_my_homework/ |
Immediate-Motor-4477 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:26:07.000Z | rcxs8b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can't get anything done: ADHD has ruined my life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxs8b/cant_get_anything_done_adhd_has_ruined_my_life/ |
throwaway69420489 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:21:59.000Z | rcxp9r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there a subreddit for prognosis’s? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxp9r/is_there_a_subreddit_for_prognosiss/ |
rburnsr | When I was a kid I used to absolutely demolish book after book after book. Now, really since I’ve gone through college, I cannot make myself pick up a book to save my life (I assume the ADHD). It doesn’t matter how novel or interesting, I’ve just come to dislike reading.
I feel like TV is a huge waste of my time and I’d love to do something more productive. Have any of you had any success with picking up reading as a hobby instead of torture? | 2021-12-10T02:18:57.000Z | rcxn46 | 54 | 39 | ADHD | How do I get into reading? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxn46/how_do_i_get_into_reading/ |
stringbeanxxx | I’ve been on the same meds for around 2 years now (adderall ir 10 mg 2x daily) and I’ve always really struggled with the come down. It had gotten slightly better over time through the first 6 or so months, but has remained pretty much the same since then. Everything is overwhelming. Bright lights, noises, a social interaction, like it all just makes me visceral discomfort, I just feel extremely sensitive. sometimes even minor sensory things just straight up makes me super angry and all I want to do is crawl into a dark quiet hole until it’s totally worn off and I feel normal again. Like I’ve had to plan my daily activities at times around when I expect my meds to wear off so I don’t have to do anything for that hour or so. Does anyone else experience this/have any suggestions for helping to alleviate this stuff? | 2021-12-10T02:18:20.000Z | rcxmo2 | 11 | 8 | ADHD | Overwhelmed by everything when meds wearing off | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxmo2/overwhelmed_by_everything_when_meds_wearing_off/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:18:09.000Z | rcxmjz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is adderall crash psychological? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxmjz/is_adderall_crash_psychological/ |
Immediate-Motor-4477 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:16:00.000Z | rcxl36 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD has ruined my life---- Advice and help needed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxl36/adhd_has_ruined_my_life_advice_and_help_needed/ |
YourLocalCenobite | [removed] | 2021-12-10T02:15:35.000Z | rcxksa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Study Tips | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxksa/study_tips/ |
crice2315 | I'm not diagnosed with adhd but after reading through this sub and online I'm 95% sure I have inattentive add. Too many times when I'm in a conversation with somebody one of two things will most likely happen. Either I'll have a hard time staying focused and miss part of what they're saying; or I can manage to stay engaged and nothing will come up in my brain to say or the words that I'm thinking come out incoherent. A lot of times I feel like people think I'm stupid when I'm not I can't help this shit. Another common thing Ik we all experience is struggling to maintain relationships if I don't see one of my friends for awhile I have a hard time picking up the phone to call anybody even my family. I feel like a piece of shit a lot of the time for that too. How do I stop this endless cycle of sitting in my room all day trapped in my head? | 2021-12-10T02:06:31.000Z | rcxecg | 64 | 290 | ADHD | Does inattentive add make you feel like a piece of shit and stupid? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxecg/does_inattentive_add_make_you_feel_like_a_piece/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T02:03:16.000Z | rcxbz5 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD Episode | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxbz5/adhd_episode/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T02:02:20.000Z | rcxbb0 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD makes me feel crazy | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcxbb0/adhd_makes_me_feel_crazy/ |
47blossom | Currently take 20mg Adderall IR twice a day (spaced out ~6h apart) and I really don’t see that huge of a difference. I get occasional bursts of motivation and can find myself staying generally on task easier, but I still have such a difficult time concentrating. It’s nearly impossible for me to read (anything: an article, book, work memo etc) without constantly skipping around, completely zoning out, and basically retaining zero info. I find it a bit more effective when I’m WFH, but I primarily work in an office with tons of stimuli (i’m in politics and have a particularly fast-paced/hectic workplace).
This dosage is certainly better than previous ones (tried 10mg IR twice a day as well as 20mg XR daily), but man, nothing of the miracle worker I was hoping for. I was so hopeful when I was first diagnosed with ADHD and it’s really disheartening. :/ | 2021-12-10T01:56:05.000Z | rcx6mb | 17 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall barely has any effect | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx6mb/adderall_barely_has_any_effect/ |
broken-imperfect | And I have 700 out 1500 words written. But my brain is still thinking "we have so much time, you don't need to start finishing it yet, you still have time." And that's not even including the part of my brain that's saying "the first 700 words are garbage, throw them away, start over." And when I start listening to that part of my brain, I get a new part saying "OMG YOURE OUT OF TIME, YOULL NEVER FINISH IT, YOURE A FAILURE, JUST GIVE UP YOULL NEVER PASS ANYWAY." Which then leads to me to wanting to continue writing the paper I already have, and I continue to cycle.
So that's how my paper writing process is going. Anyone else constantly have this struggle of too much time, not enough time, it doesn't even matter because everything you've written is garbage? How do I combat this? Particularly the voice saying I still have plenty of time, because I do not lol.
Update: I didn't finish it. This was an extension of an extension, so I'm not sure my professor will still take it. I don't feel very good about myself. I've always have problems with procrastinating but I've never not finished a paper. I've never experienced this level of unable to write. I deleted almost all of what I wrote and I'm left with 400 words. I've written 3000 words in 2 hours before, I don't know what went wrong. I just couldn't do this one assignment.
I hate myself right now. | 2021-12-10T01:54:51.000Z | rcx5sb | 19 | 56 | ADHD | Paper due in 3 hours | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx5sb/paper_due_in_3_hours/ |
BidZealousideal1081 | If I try my best I manage to get a bit done but don't feel good because then I don't have time to relax. I just waste insane amounts of time and I don't know why. I can't even take meds because they all suck for me. I'm so fucking annoyed at myself. I'm such a lazy leech. I waste so much time. Why can't I just get better at life like normal people. | 2021-12-10T01:52:35.000Z | rcx46n | 3 | 9 | ADHD | I get nothing done ever | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx46n/i_get_nothing_done_ever/ |
Ok_Condition8643 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:49:39.000Z | rcx253 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do you tell yourself in order to forgive your own mistakes? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx253/what_do_you_tell_yourself_in_order_to_forgive/ |
goldenfruittree | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:48:16.000Z | rcx17r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there a good reminder app for iOS? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx17r/is_there_a_good_reminder_app_for_ios/ |
SlickestIckis | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:48:11.000Z | rcx15o | 13 | 2 | ADHD | That "I can't remember my childhood" post, whatever happened there? https://redd.it/ra0ase | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcx15o/that_i_cant_remember_my_childhood_post_whatever/ |
rofltide | I'm sure many of you can relate - I never don't have a song in my head. *Ever*.
I will *hear songs in my dreams*, wake up, and then that'll be my new earworm until another one takes over.
It's been this way for as long as I can remember and I don't know what to do. Or even if it can be fixed.
I just started Strattera a few weeks ago and maybe it's too soon to get if it'll help with this, or the dose isn't high enough yet, but I thought I'd ask here for advice anyway. | 2021-12-10T01:44:18.000Z | rcwyjf | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Tips for silencing constant song in my head | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwyjf/tips_for_silencing_constant_song_in_my_head/ |
Eko777 | Hi all,
*Cause*: in nearly all environments involving more than one other person and a risk element, such as 2 or more passengers in my car while driving, any overlapping conversation is quite overwhelming to me. I can't filter out the noise and feel obligated to respond to every single question or comment, all the while keeping up with the task at hand. Take away the task, or one person, and im in my element. In fact, its likely not related to the person, but instead the amount of communication happening. The more communication the more overwhelmed I become, and I don't even realise until its too late and ive reacted badly.
*effect*: my reaction is to become irritable and snappy and bossy. Every fibre of my being becomes this hard ass military dictator with one goal: reduce the noise so that i can concentrate. With family i have fantastic relationships and understanding with so when i tell them to shutup i cant deal, they dont get offended. But with friends i know i cant do that so instead i try to take control of the situation. I become that army commando and basically bear down on the task at hand. I also become extremely critical.
For example if we are doing something risky like in a co-op video game shooting stuff and they get into my line of sight blocking my ability to shoot, i can ignore that let it slide if no one is talking. However, when we are all excited and and enemies are popping out from everywhere, its very rarely quiet on the communications - usually there are about 3 people all yelling or talking or freaking out at once. So when someone accidentally blocks my line of sight, i snap at them to move the fk out of my way and im not nice about it, often following up after the altercation telling them to be more aware in future, as if that matters in a friggen video game!!! because i feel like i have to respond to each and every one, the commando takes over.
I think the commando is good at getting us out of bad situations, and has done so in a few real life situations which has been great. But i would like to know how to take a chill pill when i dont ACTUALLY need commando. When i dont need to respond to the talking, when i just need to focus on driving and know that they will understand if i dont respond.
Does that make sense? No? Ok;
TLDR; lots of different people talking (to the group not specifically me) at once while i am concentrating drive me mad and i lose my shit or become bossy and snappy and mean. How can i change this to stop being so mean? | 2021-12-10T01:42:38.000Z | rcwxfx | 13 | 17 | ADHD | I am always mean to my friends when I get overwhelmed. Please leave your tips for improving on this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwxfx/i_am_always_mean_to_my_friends_when_i_get/ |
BidZealousideal1081 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:41:35.000Z | rcwwqe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I get nothing done ever | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwwqe/i_get_nothing_done_ever/ |
smallwheelsforever | This is the most frustrating part of ADHD to me and it's impacting my life severely. I have these tasks I know I need to do, and they aren't even that difficult, but I just can't. And when I can't do these things I know I should be doing, I'm miserable doing anything else.
For example, I am finishing college online, and have only one due date a week, sunday. Without fail, I always finally start my work 2 hours before midnight on the night it's due, and turn it in at like 3 am. (changed my timezone so it's not considered late.. :/ ).
The entire week leading up to the due date is a miserable spiral. I desperately want to sit down and get my work done so I can actually enjoy life, but I end up pacing around and eventually breaking down and succumbing to distraction. Then I crank it all out in a night and the cycle continues.
I have been trying different medications (currently on 36mg concerta, haven't noticed a change) and emailed some therapists I could find that specialize in ADHD. None were accepting new clients and I don't have it in me to keep trying to find one.
Anyways, this is what makes ADHD so debilitating to me. It's ruining my relationship, friendships, and enjoyment in life. | 2021-12-10T01:41:11.000Z | rcwwgz | 2 | 6 | ADHD | I can't do what I need to because executive function disorder, and I can't enjoy anything else because of it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwwgz/i_cant_do_what_i_need_to_because_executive/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:40:11.000Z | rcwvs8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Love v Sex | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwvs8/love_v_sex/ |
rofltide | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:36:54.000Z | rcwtm6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tips on silencing constant song in my head | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwtm6/tips_on_silencing_constant_song_in_my_head/ |
toffelflogge | Hello kind people.
Maybe it's just a vent, maybe someone can empathize and in the case that someone can say something useful, I would be really thankful.
I am so done with myself right now.
The thing is, this whole pandemic situation gave me (and million others) the time to rethink the path I have taken and it turns out, it wasn't the right one.
I always wanted to be an artist, especially a filmmaker, but was strongly discouraged to go in that direction by my folks, so I didn't. And I kind of forgot what I wanted in the first place.
What followed were years of struggling academically and psychologically (depression, anxiety, finally the add diagnosis...) pursuing a degree in psychology (the irony!), I realized I didn't want to finish. I liked studying but I didn't fit in and I didn't want to do anything in that field. I only felt that I had to until I couldn't go on. I couldn't write my bachelor's thesis. I sat in front of my laptop staring at an excel sheet and nothing made sense anymore.
After failing my bachelor's, I changed my major to theatre studies and on the side started self studying creative writing, film making and cinematography while collecting ideas for films, comics and/ or books.
While studying theatre I stumbled upon a filmmaking contest in my area and together with a few friends I made my first short movie. I had pretty bad anxiety when we were at the screening but I managed to go with a friend. We won second place out of six as the only newcomers. We were really shook. I even had to do a Q&A and all but it was okay. Went well even.
Now I am trying to apply to art school, because that's where the stuff I want to learn and the people I want to meet are at, and I get major anxiety (heartbeating, I get sweaty and then feel sick) every time I look at their websites. I'm not even sure what the problem is right now. What am I even scared of? If I don't apply I can never go there. It's easy. Why can't my brain understand that? I am running out of time. Do I need a body double to do the thing?
How can it be that I can be brave in some situations and then crumble under the task to only READ the requirements for the application?
TLDR: Even though I am happier now that I changed my career goals (from psychology/research to filmmaking/ content production) and had a first little success on that path, I get crippling anxiety whenever I want to take the next step (do the research to apply to art school/ think about and plan my portfolio). | 2021-12-10T01:34:34.000Z | rcws16 | 8 | 3 | ADHD | Why can't I do the thing that I need to do to get where I want to be? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcws16/why_cant_i_do_the_thing_that_i_need_to_do_to_get/ |
cupcakescandy | My therapist just told me something really interesting. For people that get periods, you may notice your ADHD is worse and your medication is NOT helping. This is because our estrogen is lowest this week, and so is our dopamine.
So try not to beat yourself up during this week for struggling more or having less energy. It’s normal! If you take a break from you medication this could be a week to take a few days off. | 2021-12-10T01:28:14.000Z | rcwnnr | 2 | 13 | ADHD | Interesting info on ADHD and periods | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwnnr/interesting_info_on_adhd_and_periods/ |
Brief_Lifeguard_6356 | Am not diagnosed yet with ADHD but I've all the signs of inattentive ADHD. Pisses me off that I never got tested while I was younger even though all the comments on my report cards laid out ADHD symptoms and my older brother was diagnosed with it. My parents just thought I wasn't like him and didn't believe I had it. Never been able to concentrate on any homework or studying until the night before or even the day of a test. Was able to get through school fine because content wasn't difficult and even was able to do well in first year engineering. Now I'm in my second year and I am no longer able to pull off studying right before an examination. I have 6 finals coming up and I originally had it planned to start studying 3 weeks ago but once again, I just couldn't do it and now I'm trying to learn 6 courses I'm a span of 10 days. The past few days I was preparing to study but ended up wasting the entire day. Panic kicked in today and I was able to get some studying in but I get to the final chapter and I'm struggling to get going. Just pisses me off that my entire life has been me pushing things to the last minute then panicking but I can't control it. I've tried everything but nothing works. Caffine doesnt have an effect on me and I still get distracted in study spaces.On the waitlist to see a psychologist but the wait time is around 3 months and honestly don't know if I can keep doing this for another semester because it's killing me. | 2021-12-10T01:24:00.000Z | rcwkos | 1 | 6 | ADHD | Feeling frustrated and just need to vent | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwkos/feeling_frustrated_and_just_need_to_vent/ |
IDipCopeMint | Alright I’ll just get it over with I knocked my Vyvanse in the toilet this morning because I’m a clumsy oaf but I don’t know what I should do. Two of them stayed in the bottle but I’m literally in the middle of law school finals and my next exam is on Monday. I had about 15 left before I knocked the bottle over. Has this happened to anybody else? Can I get an emergency script? Am I going to fail my next two finals because I don’t have my meds? | 2021-12-10T01:19:44.000Z | rcwhn6 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Kinda Urgent/Embarrassing Question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwhn6/kinda_urgentembarrassing_question/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-10T01:18:04.000Z | rcwggs | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I’m stresssed out | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwggs/im_stresssed_out/ |
nettewerx | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:15:19.000Z | rcwei1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Farmacia in in and around Puerto Vallarta sell Shire Vyvance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwei1/farmacia_in_in_and_around_puerto_vallarta_sell/ |
SergeantFeetPics | I've always known I had some sort of mental thing going on. Constantly anxious, sweaty palms, secondary conscious ALL THE TIME... sometimes to the point of no sleep. Caffeine makes me extremely tired, and work seems hard to focus on a lot of the time.
The problem here is I'd like to get diagnosed and medicated for it, but I don't want it to be like, "Oh I have ADHD so I'm just gonna start taking drugs." It just feels weird to me. I've dealt with this for a long time, went through many dark times because I had no one around, not even parents, and didn't know what was wrong with me. (They never told me they had these issues up until recently.)
How do I go about this? Thanks. | 2021-12-10T01:10:38.000Z | rcwb57 | 17 | 4 | ADHD | Dad has ADHD, Mom has something similar. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcwb57/dad_has_adhd_mom_has_something_similar/ |
astrolink8 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:07:17.000Z | rcw8v0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i need tips for self control and discipline! tw: suicide | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcw8v0/i_need_tips_for_self_control_and_discipline_tw/ |
JJPinkies | [removed] | 2021-12-10T01:05:27.000Z | rcw7mj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does Vyvanse make you emotional? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcw7mj/does_vyvanse_make_you_emotional/ |
Earlybirdsgetworms | Not just A job. I got THE job.
Correction: the career.
I am a 39 year old, married mother of 2 little ones (7 & 4, close enough) and I’ve had no less than 20 jobs in my life. My work history weaves a tapestry of the undiagnosed, untreated & unaware ADHD-er that lived in each one of us at one time. I was just diagnosed this summer (thanks to my mom who hated doctors AND thought adhd was just bratty kids).
So, things have been getting a little better, a little at a time.
I’VE been getting better. Feeling better. Feeling more confident. Maybe even kind of *liking myself* 😬 (I know, but stay with me).
It’s time for me to go back to work. I haven’t worked since the start of the pandemic (not going into all of that) and it’s been me and my children while their dad works long hours.
So, I am ready for all of that now.
-shower and dress daily
-drive to a place every day and DO things
-deal with people and places and feelings and things and being hungry all the time
-be dependable again
You know, the hardest shit imaginable?? OH and to deal with …
all. those. people.
So when it came time to rebuild my resumé, I decided to be HONEST. All the way.
Here is a direct quote from my actual resumé: “In this position, I learned that there is no amount of money that is enough for me to be yelled at by customers, contractors and retailers for 10+ hours a day, with no breaks, only to be fired for ‘not keeping up with my workload. #totalhonesty “
Ok. Here’s the thing, guys…..
A recruiter called ME. He said he loved my honesty and really wanted to meet me.
Literally, 3 interviews later and I have been offered a position with training, resources & support with a century+ old company with MEGA benefits and a 6-figure future.
I have not held back, guys. I have been all me, all the way. They dig it. They find it refreshing and genuine. This guy called me “obviously brilliant” and said it’s clear that I’ve just never been given a chance and he believes I will be wildly successful AND get to work in a culture that encourages individuality.
Please.
Don’t ever minimize yourself because of how others react to you.
Don’t hold your own self back from achieving every single damn one of your dreams just because some ass told you that you were “a bit much.”
This guy (recruiter) likes that I’m EXTRA. He even half-apologized for calling me EXTRA, but that was after he said brilliant lol
Be extra. Be you.
Because you………
YOU are EXTRA. We all are. We are all awesome and we ALL deserve the career that allows us to BE who we are and that will also allow us to enjoy our lives AND pay our damn bills.
This life is NOT just for the neurotypicals.
So, please, hang in there. Don’t give up and don’t lessen who you are to make yourself more palatable to the NTs, they don’t run the world.
♥️
EDIT: HOLY BROTHERHOOD!!! I am beyond touched and definitely overwhelmed by the responses to my post!! You guys blowing this up has filled my sails even more and I plan on riding this wave of motivation and support as long as I can and carrying it along with me everywhere I go to help as many of us as I can have the life we all deserve!!
I promise you, I will send my resume to everyone who asked for it. I will add it to this post if that’s allowed and if anyone can coach me on HOW to do that. Serious, I scribbled out all the identifiers so all that’s left is the goods. But if not, practice patience with me and I will tackle this over the weekend.
SO MUCH L♥️VE!!! | 2021-12-10T01:00:39.000Z | rcw41k | 71 | 1,014 | ADHD | Hey everyone.. I got THE job. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcw41k/hey_everyone_i_got_the_job/ |
blackcoffee92 | Make eating a task. Put it on your to-do list along with everything else. Don’t try to eat while doing something else. Tell yourself “okay I’m going to focus on eating now” and complete your eating task like anything else. If you want to go next level make it a goal to cook something delicious and nutritious. It hits the reward center once you have a tasty meal you made on your own.
Also cut your meat before sitting down to eat. The less work you have to do to get the food in you the better! Just wanted to share what’s been working for me as someone who struggled with food even before meds. | 2021-12-10T00:55:35.000Z | rcw0n9 | 5 | 5 | ADHD | For anyone who has trouble eating on meds here is what works for me | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcw0n9/for_anyone_who_has_trouble_eating_on_meds_here_is/ |
JJPinkies | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:53:05.000Z | rcvyvq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you find that Vyvanse makes you extra emotionally sensitive? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvyvq/do_you_find_that_vyvanse_makes_you_extra/ |
ragedknuckles | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:52:57.000Z | rcvysm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Best ADHD medicine to get. Not for me but for a friend. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvysm/best_adhd_medicine_to_get_not_for_me_but_for_a/ |
Baboomi | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:52:00.000Z | rcvy67 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you guys recommend going to a therapist ontop of your psychiatrist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvy67/do_you_guys_recommend_going_to_a_therapist_ontop/ |
sfled | tl;dr: Tis the season for high anxiety.
It's just task after task after task...
I selected the cards and bought them online, they were delivered two weeks ago. And there they sat. Day before yesterday I opened the box. Yesterday I made lines for two columns: Personal and Non-personal (business contacts and a couple of groups I belong to). Today I looked at the list and I have five names under personal and then I guess my attention span was drained yet again. Today, I just got to the list again, but I have to run an errand and I probably won't get back to the cards again.
Just the whole towering wall of undoableness of thinking about finishing the lists, writing each card, addressing the envelopes, stamps... and of course mistakes and do-overs.
I don't even want to think about gifts!
Just waiting for January peace.
Gah. | 2021-12-10T00:46:18.000Z | rcvu0p | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Damn Christmas Cards, why is this such a monumental project!? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvu0p/damn_christmas_cards_why_is_this_such_a/ |
Wild-Necessary4543 | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:45:53.000Z | rcvtp7 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Self medicated with Cannabis x drug screen | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvtp7/self_medicated_with_cannabis_x_drug_screen/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:42:47.000Z | rcvrk3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | You ever just take forever to go Out but when you do it’s closing time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvrk3/you_ever_just_take_forever_to_go_out_but_when_you/ |
__uncircumcisedbrain | How much does ADD/ADHD affect someones day to day? I feel very dumb trying to understand reading material/completing tasks. Sometimes i feel like a vegetable - like my brain is completely empty, sort of like theres a large amount of film wrapped around my brain that needs to be taken off. It's like im mentally lazy but know i can do it if i put in a little effort. Anyone with this experience?
Im currently on a waiting list to get evaluated but until then what are some natural ways to cope/ what can i do to pass my last final.
Actually i like to think im an organized person. But my working memory is sooo bad, i forget everything i learn even though i can put in effort and get a good grade. I'm so lost on what to do, it doesnt help because im also a fairly ambitious person but i keep failing | 2021-12-10T00:41:29.000Z | rcvqr2 | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Feeling low | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvqr2/feeling_low/ |
Impressive_Lychee_43 | Hi everyone,
Tommorow my psychiatrist (private) will be sending my Ritalin prescription to my local pharmacy.
Since I intend to switch to my GP(shared care) once we establish the dose, I was wondering what will the pharmacy charge me since the prescription is not coming from my GP?
Did anyone get a private prescription for Ritalin amd what should I expect to be charged? | 2021-12-10T00:38:36.000Z | rcvorz | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin price with a private prescription in the UK. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvorz/ritalin_price_with_a_private_prescription_in_the/ |
Jewelloves | Who here has has success with non-stimulant
ADHD medication being successful?
Bonus points if you also have Bipolar along with an ADHD diagnosis. I am trying to get my ADHD under control because it wreaking HAVOC on my daily life and workflow.
But, since I have a dual diagnosis of Bipolar, I am unable to have stimulants even though 10 cups of coffee or an energy drink is the ONLY thing to ever make me feel focused....So....I dont see how non-stimulants will work.
Give me some hope :) | 2021-12-10T00:33:59.000Z | rcvljl | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Non-Stimulant med success? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvljl/nonstimulant_med_success/ |
whyisthatpotato | [removed] | 2021-12-10T00:33:38.000Z | rcvlas | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Had impostor syndrome and thought I was lying to myself and everyone else... until the meds started working!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcvlas/had_impostor_syndrome_and_thought_i_was_lying_to/ |
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