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Happeo | I'm a big music lover. I listen to it everyday, and every day I listen to new albums. But something I've noticed recently is that I haven't been getting much enjoyment out of it, and the music that filled me with goosebumps and all of those emotions doesn't invoke anything in me anymore (I don't think I've overplayed that music, I keep it in a separate playlist that I only go to on special occasions). I can recognise the music as good but it doesn't give me that constant dopamine boost that I sometimes got from certain songs. I'm not sure if this is because of ADHD, depression or any other condition, or even the medication I'm on (100mg Zoloft and 1mg Risperidone both every day)
Also another little issue I have is that I just can't get the music to stick to my head, as soon as a song stops playing I can't recall the melody. I think that it might be related to me not enjoying the song enough to keep my ADHD brain hooked.
Have you guys experienced these two things before? | 2021-12-09T20:12:52.000Z | rcq498 | 5 | 0 | ADHD | I haven't been feeling much enjoyment from music, can it be related to ADHD or any other condition? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcq498/i_havent_been_feeling_much_enjoyment_from_music/ |
jlm135729 | Hi all, just looking for a bit of advice and personal experiences. I was diagnosed with adhd combined type around 6 months ago (24F) and have recently started my medication journey. I first started with methlyphenidate but the jaw clenching was absolutely awful so I couldn't carry on with it.
I've started on 20mg Elvanse and I'm not really seeing alot of difference, I've got the usual side effects not being able to sleep very well and loss of appetite but other than that it just makes me feel like I've drank a redbull (energy drinks were what I self medicated with before because they would help me have a little bit more focus). I can tell that I'm a bit calmer, but my brain is still jumbled and the executive dysfunction is really quite awful. I also work evenings shifts so I take my dose around 12pm so that I can try and get the full effect, however I feel like I'm crashing about 5/6 hours after taking my dose which is when I start work which isn't ideal at all. It also takes atleast 2 hours for me to start feeling anything, I take it with food because I was advised to but I'm not sure if it's helping? Like I said above it's almost like I've just had an energy drink for about 4 hours and then I crash. I'm not having any caffeine with the medication but I've been so tempted because of this.
I'll be going up to 30mg next week and Increasing by 10mg each week until I can find a good dose, but I can't help but feel disheartened that it's doing nothing for me/only small changes. I've seen alot of stories about how it was life changing for them and I just haven't felt that, has anyone had any similar experiences? | 2021-12-09T20:11:05.000Z | rcq2so | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Elvanse/Vyvanse is it working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcq2so/elvansevyvanse_is_it_working/ |
stellunarose | There were kids in the back of my class who kept whistling. they also eventually starting playing this weird really high pitched noise that was JUST loud enough for me to hear. i almost started screaming at them. But apparently my teacher didn't hear the second noise so i was afraid to say anything bc i can't exactly prove it
also i know i wasn't just hearing things bc the kid behind me said he heard it too | 2021-12-09T20:09:14.000Z | rcq1a6 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | i almost lost my mind in chem class today :D | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcq1a6/i_almost_lost_my_mind_in_chem_class_today_d/ |
lilmamastumpf | My son is 9. Diagnosed with ADHD at age 7. He's heavier on the inattentive side. Rarely hyper, but does have impulsive issues occasionally and higher emotions.
He is on 10 mg of ritalin with his main symptoms of inattention at school and difficultly finishing his work in an appropriate amount of time. It seems if we increase meds he turns into zombie and honestly doesn't improve work time or focus. I want to help him. He's a really sweet boy with a big heart and he's actually very smart. Figures out how things work by himself, etc. Engineering type brain. His teacher is complaining, but I don't know what to do. Are there any classroom modifications we could try to help with his focus and inattentive behaviors? Any suggestions for anything? Alternative meds?
He's a worrier and highly emotional so I worry a bit about med side effects. | 2021-12-09T20:07:58.000Z | rcq09q | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Looking for advice for my son in school | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcq09q/looking_for_advice_for_my_son_in_school/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T20:06:20.000Z | rcpyxx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | i almost lost my mind in chem today :D | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpyxx/i_almost_lost_my_mind_in_chem_today_d/ |
bananacandy24680 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T20:01:40.000Z | rcpv5k | 0 | 1 | ADHD | My annoying relationship with my sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpv5k/my_annoying_relationship_with_my_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T20:01:12.000Z | rcpuqf | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone here take CBD? What impact has it had on your ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpuqf/does_anyone_here_take_cbd_what_impact_has_it_had/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T20:00:17.000Z | rcptyd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Overcoming monotonous nature of work/business life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcptyd/overcoming_monotonous_nature_of_workbusiness_life/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T19:58:10.000Z | rcps4i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone here take CBD? What impact has it had on your ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcps4i/does_anyone_here_take_cbd_what_impact_has_it_had/ |
theunknowncompanion | I’m interested to know what other effects medications such as Vyvanse or Adderall have on women.
My ADHD isn’t as obvious but I’ve been diagnosed with “inattentive type”. I’ve only started reading recently into women with ADHD because previously I thought it was a thing only males had.
I’m 28, and mid range in terms of BMI. Vyvanse is working well on me, especially when I have a booster in the afternoon, but I’m learning not to go over the top with caffeine (my tolerance is quite high!) so I’m re-learning what is OK on Vyvanse.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts! | 2021-12-09T19:57:47.000Z | rcpru9 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Effects of medications on women? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpru9/effects_of_medications_on_women/ |
TinyFile | [removed] | 2021-12-09T19:54:31.000Z | rcppbt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd and meditation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcppbt/adhd_and_meditation/ |
fer0401 | I just started with therapy and medication, and my psychiatrist explained to me that the medication won’t show clear effects until a month or so and i was like: okay so im just gonna wait a little longer for it’s effects to come along. And so, I obviously started my treatment with the initiative of treating my adhd, however, and this week i got the sudden *urge* ( i think many of u can relate) to start random new stuff and this time i decided to start a Course certificate program of a company that would bring me hugeee CV experience, this course was supposed to be divided into 5weeks!!and as you can imagine i finished it literally in one and a half.
I got my certificate and im so happy :) but now i am so unsure if i should continue with my ADHD treatment. I want ur advice please:( | 2021-12-09T19:46:21.000Z | rcpit7 | 14 | 4 | ADHD | I am scared of treating my ADHD and losing some of its “boosts” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpit7/i_am_scared_of_treating_my_adhd_and_losing_some/ |
tomi_pisoi | Help me guys, pretty please!
I have no idea what is happening to me so maybe you can help a brother in crisis out.
My mind is racing very fast. I have like a brain fog on my mind. I cannot focus on anything. I cannot focus on a convo with my wife or with anybody for that matter. I think I have intense anxiety. Am I able to have ADHD? | 2021-12-09T19:45:48.000Z | rcpie0 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | My mind is racing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpie0/my_mind_is_racing/ |
Dear_Pen2546 | Hello, I hope you all doing great. Just wanted to know how many people are like me.
I can not execute a task if the task isn't challenging, urgent, or has my interest. Actually, I can, but spend too much effort to do it. My working memory is great but I find myself not trusting it often like I feel I should write too many reminders to execute any task. If I am finally able to trust myself and create a challenge/urgency, I can get to the action and doing great anyhow.
I find myself seeking challenges to execute the task. The time I spend to convince myself that I should do the task is usually longer than the time task would take. If there is no strong/urgent reason, I feel like I should have a strong reason so I can perform. It was way worse in the past but with a **HUGE HUGE HUGE AMOUNT OF EFFORT**, I fix lots of those kinds of problems.
Like I said, If there is urgency or challenge, probably I can perform better than anyone and do it like the way I play video games, but there is not, the effort is trying to do it just killing me. My first goal was learning English so I start to question my life and postpone the goal for two years. In the end, by delaying the task every single day, I learned English. How? I was looking for studying techniques, better routines, health tips, worrying about my mindset, trying to have a perfect plan (never execute), worrying insanely about the next action, and creating a new compulsive so might be by fixing it my life would get better.
Just wonder your opinions. I thought ADHD is just about not able the focus but the more I learn about it the more I feel it was all because of it. Too much effort to make my life a better place but never questioned it could be ADHD, feel weird. I hope you all great. | 2021-12-09T19:44:50.000Z | rcphmq | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Is it an ADHD symptom? Cannot execute if there is no challenge/urgency | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcphmq/is_it_an_adhd_symptom_cannot_execute_if_there_is/ |
SnooGoats375 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T19:44:40.000Z | rcphgc | 2 | 2 | ADHD | porn addiction | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcphgc/porn_addiction/ |
RussianBlue18 | I tried Focalin 15 mg at first and I felt noticeable side effects (like heart racing and couldn’t sleep) and maybe? helped attention but I stopped from side effects. Now I tried Adderall 20 mg and went up to Vyvanse 60 mg but I felt no difference. No side effects (minus appetite) and no attention benefits. Now my doctor wants to try Wellbutrin and a higher dose of adderall but I’m scared nothing will work :( | 2021-12-09T19:43:40.000Z | rcpgma | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Worried no medicines will work (ADHD-PI) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpgma/worried_no_medicines_will_work_adhdpi/ |
SuperSathanas | I think that flair works for this.
Anyway, the other day, I was sitting in my comfy chair and home, and my cat who is usually outside all the time, I assume because she hates me, had been inside all day, and was sitting on the arm of the chair next to me, taking the form of a hairy loaf. I was eating some kind of generic chilli cheese Frito things, and I dropped one of my chest. My cat went from sitting there being asleep or otherwise faking sleep so that she could scratch me when I least expected it, to zeroing in on this chip, standing on my chest and violently chewing it in like half a second.
I was like "That fucking Beach Ball must be bullying you and stealing all the food again. Have more chip." It's important to note that Beach Ball is my wife's cat, who has come to resemble his name, as he is roughly 24 lbs of round chonkiness. He'll eat as long as there is food down and will keep my cat (named Lucy, but I refer to as Big One because we got beach ball as a kitten and she was bigger at the time and he was "tiny guy") from eating by just slapping her over or running through her on his way to the food.
So I'm sitting there feeding my cat chip after she chip and she loves it. She probably ate close to 1/4 of a decently big bag. This entertained me. As the afternoon went on and I acquired more snacks, I would continue to share with my cat. Popcorn, fried chicken tenders with extra fancy sauce (ketchup, mayo, garlic, salt, pepper, whatsthisheresauce), ramen (the good green spicy kind), some leftover blizzard from DQ that I think had chocolate in it.
Yeah, so like none of that is useful in a cat's diet and at least half of it is toxic or otherwise non-digestible or causes upset stomach in cats. I was just having a great time feeding her all this shit and she seemed like she was having a great time, and I didn't even think about what I was feeding her. I was just sitting there watching her eat noodles and lick up a bunch of my cool fancy sauce going "aw yeah, big one. You like those big one snacks. You're going to be an even bigger one. Don't tell beach ball. He can't have any. Eat your snacks. Yeah. You love the spicy noodle juice." It was a good time, honestly.
She didn't die, so that's something, but now she's obviously bloated and lethargic and doesn't want to go outside anymore. I'm not sure if that's because she feels bad or if it's because she wants more of my snacks. I know she does want more of my snacks because she totally stole an onion ring right out of my hand yesterday and ate the entire thing before I could get to her.
I accidentally turned her into a glutton. | 2021-12-09T19:41:59.000Z | rcpfbi | 3 | 0 | ADHD | So I think I'm a danger to my cat. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpfbi/so_i_think_im_a_danger_to_my_cat/ |
Much-Garden1607 | Like holy shit when someone asks me to tell them about myself or asks what my hobbies are I’m at a loss.. it’s so embarrassing! and fck the fact of what anyone thinks of me- EYE think that’s awful like wtf be more interesting please😫
I have noticed this pattern since I was a young child, that, if I’m not immediately good at something I won’t do/learn/stick with it.
Piano, violin, rollerskating, snowboarding, drawing, dancing, reading, makeup, painting, theater/acting/signing, you name it and I’ve likely tried it. But have I ever stuck with it?! No!!! And now I’m just a 19 soon to be 20 year old with no interests other than music fashion and nature😭
There *are* things I’m interested in, but I’m behind in life struggling to get a job rn and most of these things I can’t afford like sewing my own clothes because I can’t afford to just go n buy a sewing machine, or I’m also scared I’ll lose interest in a few weeks or less.
What are some hobbies or interests you have that don’t require much money/effort/skill? Please share! I hate feeling so boring and bored 😫😕 | 2021-12-09T19:36:49.000Z | rcpb8v | 3 | 3 | ADHD | I HATE how boring I am😭 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcpb8v/i_hate_how_boring_i_am/ |
anonymousalligator25 | TW: drug addiction
I’ve had ADHD when I was a child and in high school I was prescribed at different points: adderall, vyvanse, and concerta. As someone who has a history of amphetamine abuse in my family, I went a bit “ham” so to speak on adderall. In college, I snorted adderall with friends for fun. The next year, I was prescribed 30XR which I took as prescribed but because of my anxiety, the high dose for me, and the mental health issues my genes graced me with, it triggered psychosis.
Anyway, I haven’t taken adderall for a few years now and I have no substance abuse or desire to take adderall. However, my adhd has genuinely worsened overtime and at this point it’s very severe. I can’t hold down a job or focus in grad school. Wellbutrin didn’t work. So my psychiatrist prescribed me a low-dose concerta, which I’m a bit afraid to take but I think that it’s worth a shot. There’s no way in hell I’d ever abuse it, especially given I get paranoid about my fast heart rate. Anyway, since concerta was mild for me in high school and didn’t have any negative side effects, is there hope that it can change my life for the better despite my history? | 2021-12-09T19:34:46.000Z | rcp9pj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Could ADHD meds change my life? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp9pj/could_adhd_meds_change_my_life/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T19:33:00.000Z | rcp8cp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Frustration with filling prescription | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp8cp/frustration_with_filling_prescription/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T19:32:28.000Z | rcp7x2 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | A (somewhat) brief thank you | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp7x2/a_somewhat_brief_thank_you/ |
snarfman90 | Hello, I have worked in the trades for the past 3 years. I am having trouble sticking with a trade. Whenever I fuck up I just focus on the fuck up and how dumb I am. It also takes me extra long or longer than everyone else takes to learn. I just need help finding a trade that would suit me. Maybe someone has some advice on what I should persue. Or how I can stick with a job. I currently work in a plumbing warehouse situation and it’s not as physically intensive as I like so I am looking on what trade I can look at. Maybe I am not mechanically inclined enough but I feel like I can learn how to be. | 2021-12-09T19:29:48.000Z | rcp5nf | 2 | 3 | ADHD | I am 31 years old. I keep job hopping. The longest I had a job was for a year. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp5nf/i_am_31_years_old_i_keep_job_hopping_the_longest/ |
MusicAndFairies | Having ADHD means that I sometimes feel as though I am constantly behind schedule.
Even when I wake up in the morning, I get this churning in my stomach and I already feel behind schedule.
I often wake up late, don’t know how to prioritize what I need to do first/second in that day, let alone what I am going to do or AM doing in my life!
I feel frazzled and anxious, and I sometimes berate myself for not going to bed earlier.
So, what has helped you in the morning to get you motivated to start your day? Is there anything that has been effective in getting your day started and becoming more productive? | 2021-12-09T19:25:24.000Z | rcp2as | 10 | 5 | ADHD | What helps you get your day started in the morning? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp2as/what_helps_you_get_your_day_started_in_the_morning/ |
snarfman90 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T19:24:22.000Z | rcp1i9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am 31, jumping around jobs still. I need help to not jump around and stick with a job. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp1i9/i_am_31_jumping_around_jobs_still_i_need_help_to/ |
locks66 | Hi all! I just got diagnosed at the age of 30 and also got put on adderall as a result. I have had depression and I did notice how much better I felt with the combination of my antidepressant and adderall. I'm only on 10mg ER and I think I will likely go up based on having a fairly strong crash around 6. The past two days right around noon though my mood has shifted markedly downward I got my COVID booster 2 days ago and wondering if this is an adderall side effect or my body just putting my energy to the booster response and that's causing it.
Appreciate the help in advance | 2021-12-09T19:23:10.000Z | rcp0jp | 2 | 4 | ADHD | New to adderall. Depressed feeling around noon | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp0jp/new_to_adderall_depressed_feeling_around_noon/ |
Pleasant_Objective | Hey folks!
What are some tips you could give me for staying on task with being a productive adult with an agenda of boring, but necessary to cross off, tasks? I have noticed that one little thing will throw me off task and then ride through the wave of my prescription medication's peak performance, and then I feel like whelp..... that happened as I look at my to-do list... Tips? Thanks in advance!! | 2021-12-09T19:22:48.000Z | rcp09h | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Tips you've learned along the way with medication and/or staying on task | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp09h/tips_youve_learned_along_the_way_with_medication/ |
Censordoll | Hello. I have Kaiser Permanente Insurance and my SO (M30s) has ADHD. He was diagnosed as a child, but never took medication. He tried some Medication months ago from a friend that was a doctor who just wrote him a referral of medication my SO thought would help him. It ended up making his stomach hurt incredibly bad and making him irrationally angry and because of this, has sweared off medication.
Now that my county provides health insurance, I was wondering if they can help my SO be on better medication that could help him or even just groups or therapeutic sessions for him?
I would love some advice and help! | 2021-12-09T19:22:36.000Z | rcp04r | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How did you go about getting the right medication for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcp04r/how_did_you_go_about_getting_the_right_medication/ |
umbrellafortherain | I (26/f) consider myself an extrovert, and [ignorantly] assumed most others with ADHD were as well. My symptoms include racing thoughts and being super talkative. I seek out conversations with any friend willing to listen just so I can scratch the itch to chat. I always call instead of text— when I say things out loud, I can get my thoughts out more quickly and it’s more satisfying. When I don’t have the outlet of talking to people, I have to sit with all my racing thoughts and it’s not very comfortable.
So I’m wondering how symptoms of ADHD manifest in introverts? Do you also have racing thoughts, are you super talkative? If so, how do you cope? If not, what does your ADHD look like? | 2021-12-09T19:16:56.000Z | rcovlq | 256 | 548 | ADHD | Introverts with ADHD: what are your symptoms like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcovlq/introverts_with_adhd_what_are_your_symptoms_like/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T19:14:55.000Z | rcou1g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there another ADHD sub? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcou1g/is_there_another_adhd_sub/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T19:13:45.000Z | rcot3r | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Can we make a way for people to get stuff done that needs to get done. Like making a post that your going to do the dishes or clean your room today and if proof isn't shown a mod would temporary ban the member? | 0.71 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcot3r/can_we_make_a_way_for_people_to_get_stuff_done/ |
nightfire00 | Often times i am so distracted and all over the place to the point where doing a simple task becomes extremely difficult for me. I might miss steps on the instructions and just end up figuring it out myself which is what I often do anyways. If it's something I can't figure out myself (because instructions are hard for me) it makes me feel extremely stupid which is the worst thing in the world to me. When i fix or make things, I prefer to do it on my own where others can't see my mistakes and insist on me having to do it "the right way" | 2021-12-09T19:04:44.000Z | rcolwf | 25 | 42 | ADHD | I have started to avoid doing things in front of other people that might make me look stupid | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcolwf/i_have_started_to_avoid_doing_things_in_front_of/ |
Better-Horse591 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:59:22.000Z | rcoh97 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just quit my sh*t job - looking for suggestions from anyone else struggling with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcoh97/just_quit_my_sht_job_looking_for_suggestions_from/ |
skeptic_holland | I don't see this talked about enough in this subreddit so I thought I would make a post about it.
One thing I personally struggle with when it comes to my ADHD is being financially independent. I am 20 years old and a full-time college student. I don't have a job while in school because I can't manage both with how bad my mental health is (mostly because of my ADHD). Because of this, I am pretty much financially dependent on my parents. Being a financially dependent adult already has its stigmas. A lot of people frown upon it. But it is NOT that easy for some of us who suffer with ADHD. to be financially independent. *Especially because many of us struggle with impulse spending and money management.*
Being financially dependent on my parents is hard and I'm more then shameful about it. It isn't that I don't WANT to work, it's that if I try to work during school, I will fail and it will cost me thousands of dollars. I try not to spend too much but it can be hard sometimes to control those impulses. I hate asking for money. I hate borrowing from people and I always feel like a horribly irresponsible person for it.
I often find myself thinking about the future. I want to graduate and become financially stable and make good money. But not even for me. I want to do it so I can take care of my mom. She doesn't have that much money and she is nearing retirement. I am constantly breaking down at the idea that I have failed her as a child because I can't take care of myself yet. She loves me and probably doesn't think these things herself but I am so hard on myself about it.
I'm not able to get unemployment, I'm going to be in deep student loan debt once out of college, and housing is so *expensive.* I have set myself up for failure and I am disappointing everyone. I wish I could properly gather my thoughts on the topic and not be so all over the place about it but I really don't know how to truly describe this kind of situation. It's just a lot. It's a massive burden and it effects my loved ones.
I know I can't be the only person who feels this way but maybe I unfortunately am. If anyone has advice or can relate feel free to share in the comments. | 2021-12-09T18:58:56.000Z | rcogxa | 6 | 6 | ADHD | Becoming financially independent when you have ADHD | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcogxa/becoming_financially_independent_when_you_have/ |
Under_Realm_Inc | This stuff has been happening for as long as I can remember and now at 20 I still haven't told my parents happens. It's so overwhelming I usually just sit in place and wait it out but it's distressing that thoughts I know are calm and not shouty become speeding and screaming. And to make it worse it's like both versions of those thoughts are just layered on top of one another which then echos. I'm on Ritalin so it's not something that goes away or comes with. It's a super isolated and uncommon occurrence that can happen twice in a year then not again for a few years, but when it happens I just go into panic mode. I'm in no danger of hurting myself I'm taking good care of myself it's just I want to know I've not been alone in this strange occurrence. It's one of the few things that freaks me out and makes me feel outside of my body when it passes. I don't want to feel so isolated. | 2021-12-09T18:53:36.000Z | rcocqf | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Everything suddenly feeling louder and faster like my brain it at 120fps | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcocqf/everything_suddenly_feeling_louder_and_faster/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T18:52:57.000Z | rcoc8h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | what do i do/what am i doing wrong?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcoc8h/what_do_i_dowhat_am_i_doing_wrong/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T18:52:42.000Z | rcoc0o | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I feel so stuck | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcoc0o/i_feel_so_stuck/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:47:30.000Z | rco831 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else have moments where everything feels like it's 120fps | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rco831/anyone_else_have_moments_where_everything_feels/ |
hafsies | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:43:08.000Z | rco4qz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | So i habent really ever seen this as a symptom on here but i jist cant explain it. Is oversleeping a symptom of adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rco4qz/so_i_habent_really_ever_seen_this_as_a_symptom_on/ |
Giveitaway555 | Diagnosed in adulthood. Been on meds for a few weeks.
Good News: I have more focus/ability to do things I put off.
Bad News: I keep putting things off longer than I should (like work). I find it hard to force myself to do that when my mind is consumed and finally wanting me to clean (which I also need to do).
If it’s not cleaning it’s other things that have been put off for too long. It’s making it hard to focus on what should be the top priority. | 2021-12-09T18:40:49.000Z | rco32j | 3 | 4 | ADHD | How to focus on something urgent instead of something less urgent | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rco32j/how_to_focus_on_something_urgent_instead_of/ |
lyrthz | Is somebody of you (/Does somebody of you know somebody with ADHD that is) active in an Engineering or Science field? Or something similar. Basically something with a lot of little things to keep in mind, a lot of math, anaylsis, technology... Is that possible? Especially when you also wanna have a life outside of that and not being drained out following such a career path, which is even the case for non-ADHD folks? | 2021-12-09T18:40:11.000Z | rco2jb | 10 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and Engineering/Science? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rco2jb/adhd_and_engineeringscience/ |
Rylanlan | I have been taking the generic Concerta 36mg (Camber) for a few weeks but the improvement differs every day. Sometimes I can feel it wearing off early in the late afternoon but sometimes I can also feel it working in the late night. My doctor suggested me to try the methylphenidate at 40mg while I just found out it’s Ritalin LA 40mg instead of Concerta. I did some research online and it seems like the effects might be similar, while Concerta is smoother and lasts for a longer time (~10 hours compared to Ritalin LA which lasts ~8 hours). But I’m still curious about the personal experience. Has anyone tried both Concerta and Ritalin LA? How was your experience?
(P.S. I’m also not sure if there’s much difference between the generic and the brand for Ritalin LA - the brand one seems really expensive though... would appreciate any experience from y’all!) | 2021-12-09T18:39:04.000Z | rco1pn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switching from Concerta to Ritalin LA | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rco1pn/switching_from_concerta_to_ritalin_la/ |
ChemicalBrilliant311 | hi yall, i have 6 subjects to give exams for im in hs and have 3 sciences math and 2 langs, i dont really study for the languages since i find them easy, i am really struggling with chem but trying, i have trouble focusing and managing time, i will sit on one question for hrs and then get stressed about it, i also tend to procrastinate and don't find time to practice past paper questions, i also have insomnia, do you guys have any advice any routine i can follow iam so lost, i have 3 papers per science subjects and 2 for the others. How can i cover a lot in less time? there is book reading to do, questions to solve and notes to memorize. My grades took a dip due to multiple factors and covid too i need to get my shit together. Also im evidently all over the place lol :) | 2021-12-09T18:35:24.000Z | rcnyxa | 2 | 1 | ADHD | need advice for exams in 4 days :( | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnyxa/need_advice_for_exams_in_4_days/ |
Mortei | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:34:58.000Z | rcnylk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any Jobs/Careers for people with Inattentive ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnylk/any_jobscareers_for_people_with_inattentive_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:34:35.000Z | rcnyb0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else prescribed multiple stimulants? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnyb0/anyone_else_prescribed_multiple_stimulants/ |
Sharp_The_Wolf | For some backstory, ADHD runs in my family and I’m the only child who hasn’t been diagnosed with it in my family, minus my father. I’ve been diagnosed with a bad case of Clinical Depression, I recently got medicine that actually works! Though I’ve been really worried, I’ve always found a lot of trouble understanding and keeping a conversation with people who haven’t had ADHD in the first place but I always assumed it was because of my family history. Whenever I take my medicine and it make me more… me, my mother and friends have brought up that I exhibit a lot of similar behaviors and symptoms. Sorry if it’s a dumb question, but I’m a bit concerned about it, and I don’t wanna bother my psychiatrist about it if it’s not a problem, thanks! | 2021-12-09T18:33:15.000Z | rcnxaw | 12 | 1 | ADHD | Is It Possible for ADHD to be suppressed by clinical depression? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnxaw/is_it_possible_for_adhd_to_be_suppressed_by/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T18:32:58.000Z | rcnx35 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Mild Rant about disability supports | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnx35/mild_rant_about_disability_supports/ |
Just-Olive-2599 | Pursuit of any work or interest would earlier swing uncontrollably between granular, obsessive depth and a wide superficial breadth of knowledge. Now I can wield my focus more discriminately and consciously like a scalpel rather than a mallet, I am rediscovering the joy of intentionality in how I engage with the world. It re-situates control in my own self, and that's rather wonderful.
I've only been on medication for a few months, but I wanted to share this small victory here nevertheless. | 2021-12-09T18:31:33.000Z | rcnvzf | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Wanted to share a pleasant consequence of being medicated for ADHD. I've discovered the joy of being able to regulate depth in what I do. Earlier if I were obsessed with something I'd know it inside out, but if I wasn't, my lack of consistent focus would not allow for depth of exploration at all. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnvzf/wanted_to_share_a_pleasant_consequence_of_being/ |
mandamus_ | Just got a renewed combined-type ADHD diagnosis and I’ve reached a point where I need to pursue therapy to keep functioning well in my current circumstances. Man - I knew finding a good therapist is not a relatively easy task - but now that I’m trying to do so myself GODDAMN.
How important in your experience is it to use a provider who outright says they specialize in ADHD? Also any cons of using a LMSW over a psychologist?
Many thanks for any thoughts 🙏🏽
ETA: my primary physician is amazing and super supportive of medication and leaning on recommendations of other providers so no issues getting meds. | 2021-12-09T18:27:19.000Z | rcnsna | 7 | 3 | ADHD | How important is an ADHD specialty in a therapist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnsna/how_important_is_an_adhd_specialty_in_a_therapist/ |
Ilike_fruit | I'm very happy that I got diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type last week at 27 years old.
I started on 10mg adderall and Ativan but I'm feeling INCREDIBLY NAUSEOUS. I have woken up almost every night being ill.
I thought I might be sick and even got a COVID test which was negative. So I'm concluding that the nausea is from the new meds.
I'm on such a low dose but I'm wondering if anyone else experienced sickness/flu like symptoms when first starting Adderall or Ativan. I'm also on 75mg Zoloft. | 2021-12-09T18:16:47.000Z | rcnkfz | 6 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD medication side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnkfz/adhd_medication_side_effects/ |
tyuihop | Suffer from depression/anxiety and ADD being ill managed. I’ve seen close to 8 different people to talk with this year, from in person to online.
This is my first time seriously trying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I feel very burned out from my negative experiences this year and additional symptoms (substance & dopamine dependence,derealization, isolation,etc.) at play.
Any tips or advice I can lean on when it seems too much? Thanks. | 2021-12-09T18:14:10.000Z | rcnigd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ruminating On First Therapist Session For CBT Treatment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnigd/ruminating_on_first_therapist_session_for_cbt/ |
thewise1010 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:13:14.000Z | rcnhqn | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Are we cursed forever? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnhqn/are_we_cursed_forever/ |
berrymintcrunch | Hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but I’m pretty new to this sub and haven’t seen much about this topic.
I want to start by saying I’m recently diagnosed (28m), and discovering this sub has been totally eye opening. This community is awesome. Everyone seems so thoughtful and caring toward each other and it’s so refreshing to be a part of. I went through my entire life feeling out of place and alone in the way I felt. This sub has shown me that I’m not alone and for the first time in my life I feel truly validated. I cannot express how great it feels to know that there are others like me, and that I have a place to go to feel understood. Thank you to everyone in this sub that posts and comments. You guys are amazing!
Now to the question at hand. Are ticks a symptom of ADHD? I don’t experience them constantly, they maybe come on every couple of months and typically last anywhere between 2-4 weeks. They tend to mostly be related to my face, I’ll scrunch my nose, or touch my top lip to my nose. Lately it’s been clenching my teeth, which has become very annoying and I find that I can’t help it unless I focus very hard on not doing it. Is this something that’s ADHD related? If so, does anyone have any tips on stopping themselves from doing it?
Tl;dr: are ticks a symptom of ADHD? If so, any advice on how to stop or manage them better? | 2021-12-09T18:13:13.000Z | rcnhqh | 6 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD Ticks? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnhqh/adhd_ticks/ |
thewise1010 | Me getting my diagnoses is not a surprise whatsoever, just like being diagnosed with depression and anxiety two years ago. They were mental states i was aware enough to know about. But after all those years of struggle and the constant cycle of the same problems re-happening over and over again and having no control over how you handle them or how you handle your emotions, thoughts, fears, anxieties insecurities and in the midst of your deep agony that you've grown to feel very often, you can't help but to think, are we just cursed forever? Is it just that this is our fate? How we are destined to live? After all We have very few control over our brains and thoughts, then why bother even trying anymore? Just to keep the same cycle moving towards the same outcome? Whatever you do, at some point, you realize, your actions are ultimately hopless. | 2021-12-09T18:12:44.000Z | rcnh8v | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Are we cursed forever? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnh8v/are_we_cursed_forever/ |
uhsiwywhwihwuwhwuq_0 | As title suggests; I have adhd, inattentive type. I’m on 10mg dex in the morning and a top up of 5mg in the afternoon.
My focus improved a lot, but I can’t seem to stop working, I make more mistakes during typing and I notice myself answering questions before they finished talking. But even though i notice this, I can’t seem to change this.
Can someone explain why this is and/or if someone can relate? | 2021-12-09T18:12:16.000Z | rcnh3x | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I’m on dex. Focus increased, but the rest of adhd symptoms is getting worse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnh3x/im_on_dex_focus_increased_but_the_rest_of_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T18:10:28.000Z | rcnfpx | 38 | 90 | ADHD | How do you avoid careless errors in your work? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcnfpx/how_do_you_avoid_careless_errors_in_your_work/ |
LewdShock | Like man I'm just trying to open my files, if you don't do it quickly something else will grab my attention and I'll be gone for 30 minutes AT LEAST.
Now imagine this happening with every single thing I cant get anything done I'm going crazy not seeking for help but I want to see if someone else struggles with this lol | 2021-12-09T18:08:17.000Z | rcne2f | 36 | 152 | ADHD | Can we agree that trying to get an assignment done with an slow computer while having ADHD is THE WORST | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcne2f/can_we_agree_that_trying_to_get_an_assignment/ |
yaraakh | Hello everyone!
I'm a psychologist and researcher who had the pleasure of finding this community when I myself was diagnosed over a year ago.
I am currently working on a graduate thesis project regarding the ***effect of executive function deficits & reduced empathy on the quality of life*** of adults with ADHD as well as those with subclinical ADHD traits. The more participants the better we can understand these phenomena.
You will not be asked for any identifiable information, only a unique memorable code. Confidientality and anonymity are abided by throught the entriety of the study.
If you have ***15 minutes*** to spare, please follow the anonymous link provided below and complete the questionnaire. Included in the study info is my contact information, as well as my research supervisor's, should you want to withdraw your data, or would like to know the results of the study.
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[https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV\_3gfJriSlviNq9Mi](https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gfJriSlviNq9Mi)
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TL;DR: Study on the effect of certain ADHD traits on quality of life needs participants. Survey is anonymous and takes around 12-15 mins to complete. | 2021-12-09T18:06:43.000Z | rcncvp | 16 | 28 | ADHD | Online 15-min Survey on Executive Functions, Empathy, and Quality of Life in those with ADHD and Subclinical ADHD Traits. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcncvp/online_15min_survey_on_executive_functions/ |
Mayonaint | [removed] | 2021-12-09T18:01:15.000Z | rcn8oe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | media speed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn8oe/media_speed/ |
potatobreakfast | In your experience is there a qualitative difference between Adderall and Adderall IR besides the time difference?
Long story short: I (38m) finally realized I have ADHD and it has given me a completely new perspective on my life and family. I tried my friend’s Adderall IR (15mg) and it was eye opening, emotional and an enormous relief to realize what having a “normal” brain felt like and that all my struggles aren’t just personal failings. I am self employed as a bread baker, and having my income depend on my own focus and time management has helped to bring my executive function issues to the fore.
My doctor started me on Adderall extended release (have tried 15, 20 & 30mg doses) because it’s “easier to remember to take it”. It has been somewhat helpful but doesn’t seem to have the same cloud-clearing, seeing-in-color effect. Like i notice my house is cleaner but i also often still feel distractible. In your experience, is taking two IR tablets basically the same as taking one extended release, or do they feel different? I’m trying to determine how much i should keep trying to work with my doctor to adjust the dose vs switching meds.
Yes i will talk to my doctor but i also like hearing about the variety of experiences of my friends on Reddit. | 2021-12-09T17:59:52.000Z | rcn7c3 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Extended vs Immediate | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn7c3/extended_vs_immediate/ |
iowajill | When you take your meds (especially if you take IR rather than XR), do you try to already be sitting down in front of the task you need to do and already working on it so you’re in the moment when it kicks in? OR, do you wait for your meds to kick in before you even start because you need the meds to give you the desire to sit down at the task in the first place?
Basically what I’m asking is, what’s your personal best practice for getting the most out of your meds, and your habits around taking them? (Still trying to figure out my best groove even though I’ve been on them a long time.) Thanks! | 2021-12-09T17:59:36.000Z | rcn74u | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Best practices for making your meds work for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn74u/best_practices_for_making_your_meds_work_for_you/ |
diego-av | I feel like I can maintain focus on my homework or long task if I have one or two beers or half glass of wine.
I’d like to know if someone experience the same. It’s actually weird because I’m not a drinker
I was diagnosed when I was 8 year old and took my medication for almost 2 years. I quit it since then and haven’t gone back to therapy since then. (I’m currently 23) | 2021-12-09T17:57:19.000Z | rcn5d0 | 11 | 4 | ADHD | Maintaining focus on Alcohol | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn5d0/maintaining_focus_on_alcohol/ |
ilikestuff94 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:57:11.000Z | rcn58r | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I just realised. I miss the work place when I'm working from home, but I miss working from home when I'm at the work place 👌 yay | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn58r/i_just_realised_i_miss_the_work_place_when_im/ |
disorderedcontrol | So very specifically I am addicted to tft. It’s all I want to play. I still play other games with friends but I only do it for them I’d honestly rather just play tft.
I guess I’m not crazy addicted but I get stuck in these runts of just waiting till I can play. Like Im not constantly on the game but I’m always coming back to it. I’ll play a few games then take a break (of doing literally nothing but on my phone) then eventually go back to tft. Its like i view everything else as a break from tft and not tft a break from my responsibilities.
One day the game was down in the morning and I literally could not force myself to do anything for hours until it came back up and I got my fix.
I don’t want to totally cut out video games because it’s how I spend time with my friends but at the same time I kinda do. It’s so much time i could be working on my creative interests. | 2021-12-09T17:54:43.000Z | rcn3dz | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Addicted to video games. How do I cut down? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcn3dz/addicted_to_video_games_how_do_i_cut_down/ |
SadStruggle9538 | I’m a 27f and I started taking Elvanse 3days ago. Before that, I was on methylphenidate which I had to stop after a few weeks because it just didn’t work and made me incredibly irritable.
My first day of Elvanse (30mg) was incredible. I did so much! I felt so capable and genuinely felt like my life could completely change, I also felt like this the second day (yesterday). However, my heart rate has gone up, I can barely sleep (4hrs if I’m lucky) and although I don’t feel anxiety, I get pangs of anxiety that come and go.
Even when I woke up this morning, I still felt high! And I say high because it literally reminds me of being on cocaine. So I decided not to take today because my heart was beating hard.
This makes me feel somewhat existential because why is being productive an acceptable trade for my sense of self? I’m so used to being relaxed/easy going and this is mainly because I’d created coping mechanisms to forgive myself all the times my adhd messed up my life.
I love the productivity and I feel as though it’s life changing, but how do I negotiate this trade with sleep/food/relaxation.
Maybe I need to get over it! Sorry if this was rambling, it feels useful to put this in words. | 2021-12-09T17:49:45.000Z | rcmzhj | 13 | 5 | ADHD | Elvanse/Vyvanse is a double edged sword | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmzhj/elvansevyvanse_is_a_double_edged_sword/ |
Bentler | I play online FPS games at the Pro/Semi Pro level and I have a huge issue I have been trying to overcome. Kind of at my wits end with this issue and as a last resort I thought maybe I could come here, I have a feeling this is probably related to my ADHD.
The issue is, in tense matches I go dead silent due to being so focused on performing my best. Most online shooters are team based and not having communication can be a huge disadvantage. Right now, that its pretty much the only thing holding me back from stepping my game up significantly.
Any tips or suggestions on how I can focus on a task while managing to communicate about said task?
I don't expect that anyone replying to this will have similar experience with my same issue (although it would be great if so) but maybe you had a similar issue in your life and overcame it and could share how or give me some suggestions.
Thanks! | 2021-12-09T17:48:18.000Z | rcmycy | 4 | 3 | ADHD | How to communicate while focused | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmycy/how_to_communicate_while_focused/ |
katmauve | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:44:30.000Z | rcmvjg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I did absolutely terrible on a presentation because I can’t think on the spot | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmvjg/i_did_absolutely_terrible_on_a_presentation/ |
Only_Distribution_70 | I’ve been taking Strattera and Effexor for a few months now to manage my ADHD and anxiety. I’ve only recently noticed how well strattera is working for me and I’m worried about losing that progress after missing my dose today. I didn’t realize I was low on pills until taking my last ones yesterday and haven’t been to the pharmacy to refill my script yet. By the time I get to the pharmacy tonight, it will be too late for me to take today’s dose so I’ll have to just miss it for today.
Has anyone else on Strattera missed a day of their medicine?? And if so, what were the side effects? How did you feel? Could you tell you missed a day? How long did it take to feel normal again? | 2021-12-09T17:38:18.000Z | rcmqrf | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Side effects of missing Strattera dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmqrf/side_effects_of_missing_strattera_dose/ |
fuckyou_mom | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:36:44.000Z | rcmpkm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse has changed my life. It's great. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmpkm/vyvanse_has_changed_my_life_its_great/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:35:29.000Z | rcmomg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Spouse and father of a family of adhd - need advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmomg/spouse_and_father_of_a_family_of_adhd_need_advice/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:31:48.000Z | rcmls6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else can't focus on the music you're listening to? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmls6/anyone_else_cant_focus_on_the_music_youre/ |
nintendogamergirl420 | (Trigger warning: ptsd/trauma/depression/anxiety)
I really need to get some things out of my head. So if this is all over the place I apologize. I also apologize if this is the wrong subreddit to post this in, but having adhd and another co-occurring disorder, especially with overlapping symptoms can be hard to deal with sometimes.
I’ve been in therapy for almost 4 years. Initially it started out as GAD and trauma. This year I was diagnosed with adhd, and I’ve been medicated since April. It’s definitely helped with a lot of my adhd symptoms overall and people around me have noticed a considerable good change.
Because of the pandemic and working in it, I put trauma healing on hold for almost 2 years. I made the decision a few weeks ago that it’s time to start again so I can finally move past the c-PTSD or at least heal my trauma, and I’ve been a mess ever since. I know it’s not my adhd meds making me like this, because even through all the emotional stirring and turmoil and extreme anxiety I’ve had, my meds help calm the adhd symptoms and I can still focus despite my emotions and irritability and anger popping up, because of old stuff beginning to resurface, which pre-meds focus was nonexistent.
Idk if I should ask my psych about a ptsd med also, at least to help me while I work through this trauma. I know this process isn’t easy, but it feels like all the progress I’ve made is backsliding because of the intense emotions overtaking me at times and acting on behavior I haven’t engaged in, in a long time. Especially anger and rage. Some people are confused at my change in demeanor lately. I haven’t had much of an appetite and sometimes I wake up anxious or have really bad or weird dreams. I just want to isolate all the time and my seasonal depression is also kicking in on top of everything so I also have no motivation to do anything besides go to work.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this, or have any words of comfort or tips about it because right now I don’t feel like anyone understands me and I feel alone about it all. (Thanks for letting me put all this into the universe, I’m just a mess rn) | 2021-12-09T17:29:03.000Z | rcmjhq | 12 | 7 | ADHD | I have ADHD and c-PTSD | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmjhq/i_have_adhd_and_cptsd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:28:19.000Z | rcmiy0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why does coffee make me tired | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmiy0/why_does_coffee_make_me_tired/ |
Inactivism | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:21:38.000Z | rcmdt5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Reminder to keep your Vaccines up to Date | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcmdt5/reminder_to_keep_your_vaccines_up_to_date/ |
doofenshmirtz-stan | Hey y’all, I need some help. (20F) My ADHD is severe and impacts my school performance so badly. I have been medicated since I was 9. I’m a junior in college now. I need serious help from someone who really knows how to treat ADHD. I didn’t have much success w my last therapist bc she didn’t have experience with it (even though her profile on PsychologyToday.com said she did). It’s the hardest thing in the world it seems to find a good therapist, especially these days as hardly anyone is taking new clients, and then there’s the added difficulty of who takes what insurance.
Does anyone have good advice that goes a bit beyond just looking at PsychologyToday? I’m in Virginia in the US. I have been successful with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. What I need is basically skill training as well as emotional therapy. I guess I’m willing to have separate counsellors if one doesn’t provide both types of counseling (if that makes sense). Finding someone that can help me is of utmost importance to me. I have to get this degree and not dig myself into a hole every single semester. Please let me know if you have any thoughts 😊 | 2021-12-09T17:16:49.000Z | rcma2u | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How to find a specialist therapist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcma2u/how_to_find_a_specialist_therapist/ |
Minxyll | [removed] | 2021-12-09T17:16:10.000Z | rcm9kv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is this ADHD like my boyfriend says? Bmy sister says a diagnosis won't help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm9kv/is_this_adhd_like_my_boyfriend_says_bmy_sister/ |
original-username32 | So this morning was a bit busy for me, and instead of taking my Adderall the instant I woke up and skipping breakfast, I did my morning chores, ate some leftover soup, and then took my Adderall (20mg xr).
It's not a monumental change, but I feel better than usual?
Like typically I got a mild headache, my mouth got fairly dry, and it's too early to call it now but it would wear off mid afternoon and my productivity would crash.
But so far no headache, my mouth is way less dry, and in general I feel a bit better. Have I seriously been missing out? Or is this just a coincidence? | 2021-12-09T17:13:59.000Z | rcm7uj | 15 | 13 | ADHD | You're supposed to eat with your Adderall?? | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm7uj/youre_supposed_to_eat_with_your_adderall/ |
LittlePurpleS | Earlier this week, my dr moved me from 40mg adderall XR per day to 30mg XR after I’d been on the higher dose for almost a year. I started taking it when I worked a super stressful, fast paced job but my job now is super chill and low stress, so the 40mg ended up being way too much for me here. I was super revved up, having insane anxiety, my mood sucked, I was twitchy, basically all the signs that a dose is too high. I’ve been taking the lower dose for a couple days now and I’ve noticed an improvement in my appetite as well as a decrease in general physical agitation. I don’t seem to have as hard of a crash at night when it wears off either. I’m definitely feeling kind of awful on and off though, fatigued, brain feels like it’s putting on the brakes, low mood. I talked to the pharmacist today and they said it’s normal to have some withdrawal symptoms while your body adjusts to a lower dose.
Has anyone here had any experiences with this?
If so, any advice for making it feel less awful? | 2021-12-09T17:13:14.000Z | rcm79b | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Any advice for dealing with mild adderall withdrawal after moving to a lower dose? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm79b/any_advice_for_dealing_with_mild_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T17:11:25.000Z | rcm5t3 | 9 | 4 | ADHD | Parents want me to erase ADHD from my medical file | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm5t3/parents_want_me_to_erase_adhd_from_my_medical_file/ |
1Trigger_Warning1 | My boss recently confronted me about my lateness for work. I need it to stop but I can't make it to work on time only cuz my brain does mental gymnastics to be late. Like it only takes 5 min to get there and/or I forget things.
I explained that I have ADHD and that sometimes time management can be effected. I am also taking my meds way earlier in the day (I'm waking up an 1 hr before I need to be to take them then going back to sleep.)
I don't know how you guys usually do accountability things, but I could use some help. | 2021-12-09T17:10:28.000Z | rcm51r | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Consistently late for work by 2-5 min. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm51r/consistently_late_for_work_by_25_min/ |
natttsss | I just got home after I drove by myself to the grocery store and back. I’ve been daydreaming about this for months and I finally did it!
I struggled so hard with it, just last week I got in my car, started to cry and gave up on driving. And today I did it! I bought my car in July and just now I managed to do this, it took a while.
I wanted to share this here to inspire someone who is also struggling with something in their life. You can do it, don’t give up, you’re not a failure and it’s okay to take your time. Having adhd means that sometimes, a few things are harder for us in the beginning and we have to put extra effort. But when we’re finally able to do it, we get way happier about it than neuro typical people, it’s pretty cool to be so freaking happy for something so simple.
If you that are reading this is struggle to do something, you can do it, go on. You’ll only fail if you give up because it seems too hard. | 2021-12-09T17:09:22.000Z | rcm44u | 1 | 3 | ADHD | On Accomplishing things that were hard | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm44u/on_accomplishing_things_that_were_hard/ |
LKW500 | Hello everyone,
So I’ve in the last weeks stumbled upon the very high likelihood that I have ADHD. I’m 25M and it’s such a helpful revelation. So many of the comments and posts in this group make me go, “oh I’m not alone!” Or “I thought I was the only one with that problem!”
Now, I’m wanting to medicalize it because I also tried some Adderall from a friend and had the calmest, most centered experience. It was like all of me was in one place for once. I wasn’t tuned into the infinite realities occurring around me.
So my question is, as someone with low income, no insurance, and about to be moving back to the US (I’m a citizen) how would you recommend getting a diagnosis? | 2021-12-09T17:04:48.000Z | rcm0le | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Help getting diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcm0le/help_getting_diagnosis/ |
farmStack | I apologize for the “potty” talk beforehand!
Your meds ever finally kick in and you get that wind and start working on something when all of a sudden you have to go to the bathroom. Like for a while. And now I am sitting here hyper focusing on scrolling through reddit instead of working at my computer :|
This happens so often, my meds kick in and I sit down and get that excitement of getting something done, but it feels like it almost induces me having to use the bathroom. Sometimes I can access the work I need to do on my phone, but most of the time I need to be at my desk for my work.
There is obviously only one solution here: toilet desk.
But for real, anyone else experience this or something similar and have any insight on what causes it? I don’t imagine it will be fixed anytime soon and thankfully it’s not a brain breaking occurrence, more just an additional irritant when trying to be productive—but I am curious if anyone else has this experience. | 2021-12-09T17:03:19.000Z | rclzdx | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD + IBS | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclzdx/adhd_ibs/ |
bbyjana | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:59:09.000Z | rclvvn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Thinking of dropping out of school again | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclvvn/thinking_of_dropping_out_of_school_again/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T16:58:56.000Z | rclvps | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What do I even say? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclvps/what_do_i_even_say/ |
lelizabethbluel | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:58:43.000Z | rclvjc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta overdose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclvjc/concerta_overdose/ |
Flame_Rei | A bit more than 2 weeks ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD and was prescribed Concerta 18mg which I take once every morning.
The first time I took the pill, the silence and calm that fell over me was like putting on glasses for the first time. This lasted a little over a week but that's when I stopped noticing the effects.
Since then, Concerta seemingly hasn't done much for me to the point where I can actually nap for over an hour while on it.
I already contacted my doctor about increasing the dosage or changing the drug so I guess I'm just curious as to what your guys' experience has been like.
I'm also open to any and all suggestions when it comes to reprogramming my brain to function normally rather than the ADHD way I've become accustomed to. | 2021-12-09T16:57:46.000Z | rclusq | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Concerta concerns | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclusq/concerta_concerns/ |
bmalbert81 | Background, we also have a 13-year-old with ADHD as well. She has most symptoms we all struggle with, can't focus, forgets stuff, doesn't follow through, bounces from thing to thing, all the struggles a lot of us have. Both of them are on medication (time-release Adderall I believe), and both have been homeschooled since COVID started.
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We live in an area where mental health isn't really taken seriously so finding a therapist for him has been tough. We're at the point where we are ok with driving 2 hours to take him to a weekly appointment, which is what we've started doing. But has anyone here had kids with these symptoms and does it get better?
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I will add that a lot of the behavior below has gotten way worse since COVID started and he wasn't able to go to school.
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My son, however, is a completely different story. He has all the above PLUS hyperactivity. No matter what we do can't find anything that helps him, and it's putting a strain on my wife and I every day. Here is a rundown of what we deal with every day
* He doesn't listen, at all. ever. Doesn't matter what you tell him to do, doesn't matter how many times you tell him to do something, it always requires standing over him and yelling at him to do it. It can be something simple like picking up the torn-up pages from the book he ripped up off the floor (more on this in a sec), to going to bed and staying in bed. Every single night is a fight, bedtime comes and no matter how many times we say it's bedtime go to bed, he gets up, over and over, and over and over again. There are nights where is up at 2,3,4 in the morning (again more on this next)
* He steals things. We have gotten to the point where every door to every room in our house has to have a lock on it. If we don't lock our bedroom, when we aren't around he comes into our room and takes things. doesn't matter what it is, he steals small things like flashlights, he steals money, he steals food he finds (again more on this in a second), he steals the TV remote, the PlayStation remote. Same thing with our offices, our daughter's room, the pantry, the garage, my toolbox, so on and on. if it's not literally locked up, he takes it. He's already plucked 1/2 of the Christmas tree decorations off in the week it's been up.
* He destroys EVERYTHING. and not in an all kids are clumsy and break shit kind of way. He goes out of his way to break and destroy things. I mentioned the torn-up book pages earlier, if he brings a book into his room, he tears all the pages. When he steals batteries out of our tv remote, he throws them against his wall and door. He took his mattress off his bed, flipped it over, took a pair of scissors (that he stole from my wife's office), and sliced open the bottom and top the expensive pillow-top mattress we got him. Just literally 20 minutes ago, he somehow got hold of my power drill and drilled holes in his room wall. He broke 2 dressers in a 2-week span. He took the drawers out, stood on them until the wood was a pile on the floor, then did the same to all the drawers, then broke the actual dresser by taking said power drill he stole, unscrewing all the screws, and breaking it............he did this twice in 2 weeks to 2 different dressers. He took the computer mouse a few weeks ago, and piece by piece pulled it apart and broke each piece of plastic until it was a pile on the floor
* He basically never sleeps. Like I mentioned before, getting him to go to bed is literally a daily fight. bedtime is 7:30 (really 8 pm but because it takes 30 mins at minimum every single night to actually get him to get in bed and stay in bed, it's 7:30. But around 1 am, 2 am, 4 am he gets up in the middle of the night and either sneak and watches tv, tries to sneak on the computer, or raids the kitchen. We have had to put motion alarms and blink cameras all over the house to prevent him from doing this.
* When he does manage to find the refrigerator unguarded he hoards food in his room. everything from normal kid stuff, like chips and crackers, which if that was the extent I wouldn't worry so much, but he has literally eaten soy sauce from the pantry. He ate a 20oz jar of cherries in one sitting, I got a DOZEN donuts one time to surprise the family in the morning and left them on the counter for them to see, he woke up at 3 am and ate all 12 of them. and the food that he doesn't binge eat, he stashes in his room and forgets about. Every day I find cracker wrappers, 1/2 eaten ramen noodle packages, ketchup packets, the empty soy sauce bottle, empty bottles of honey all stashed under his pillow, between his mattress, or shoved into the torn mattress
* Temper tantrums. He also has full-blown temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way. Complete with yelling, crying, not listening, breaking things on purpose, threatening to kill himself, threatening to burn our house down | 2021-12-09T16:57:27.000Z | rcluka | 79 | 51 | ADHD | At our wit's end with our 7-year-old | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcluka/at_our_wits_end_with_our_7yearold/ |
Illustrious_Gur_5908 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:55:37.000Z | rclt53 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Delta 8 vapes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclt53/delta_8_vapes/ |
Turdly1 | So I've been lurking here a while, not diagnosed yet but I've jumped through all the hoops and I've got an appointment with a psychiatrist in a couple of months.
Anyway I really struggled to get up in the morning ever since I was a kid however I've noticed that when I spank the monkey as soon as I'm finished I can just get up and go.
Anyone else do this? Is it "an adhd thing" | 2021-12-09T16:55:33.000Z | rclt33 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Masturbation in the morning | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclt33/masturbation_in_the_morning/ |
Indigoangel24 | So, I’m currently hyper fixated on the office. It’s been one of the best shows I’ve ever watched however I’ve just found out that my favourite character (who I shall not name to avoid any spoilers) is leaving and it’s making me overly sad. I relate to this character a lot and feel very upset knowing he’s leaving and I can’t seem to control how I feel about it. I’ve just felt so upset and angry about it I’m not sure what to do as I’ve still got a couple episodes left before he leaves however I’m so sad I now can’t bring myself to watch it :( | 2021-12-09T16:54:49.000Z | rclsi3 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | A problem 😬 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclsi3/a_problem/ |
MortalTwit | I am off work sick today. But pre-pandemic I likely would have gone in feeling this crappy. I caught myself going 18-20 through my neighborhood instead of having to work to keep it under 35 like normal. It occurred to me that it's like my brain slows down to 1 thing at a time, and I have more normal, controllable interactions and more success in both educational outcomes and relationships while I am feeling crappy like this.
What are your stories interfacing with mainstream life when you're feeling crapulent? | 2021-12-09T16:54:45.000Z | rclsgc | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I'm a teacher and I find I have better educational and relationship days when I am feeling crappy. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclsgc/im_a_teacher_and_i_find_i_have_better_educational/ |
TickleIvory | So this may seem like a very non-ADHD related topic, but as someone who struggles with memorization of certain words (due to my condition) I’ve found this is especially true with English proverbs. (e.g. Seeing the forest through the trees, count your chickens before they hatch, etc.)
At the company I work at, my boss and coworkers tend to use lots of proverbs in the context of meetings or general work conversation. I can’t count on both hands how many times I’ve thought to myself “wait, I’ve heard that before but what does it really mean…?”. Luckily I’ve become much more used to hearing and learning them. But my coworkers make fun of me asking if I’ve lived in a cave my whole life. Funnily enough, even at the ripe young age of mid-20’s I feel I’ve had an incredibly diverse amount of experiences and knowledge gained thus far in my life. It also may be considered that I grew up in an urban environment and come from a creative/musical background whereas most of my coworkers are from the burbs or small towns who went straight to an engineering school then career.
Does anyone else relate to these specific situations? | 2021-12-09T16:53:33.000Z | rclrji | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Terrible with recalling and using proverbs, can anyone relate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclrji/terrible_with_recalling_and_using_proverbs_can/ |
MortalTwit | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:51:53.000Z | rclqar | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm a teacher. I consistently have better days with students when I am ill. Does anybody else do this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclqar/im_a_teacher_i_consistently_have_better_days_with/ |
MrCorbak | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:51:26.000Z | rclpyt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD treatment and sex | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclpyt/adhd_treatment_and_sex/ |
Accomplished_Ad_1973 | Heya Im in high school and I'm 16 yo
When someone I don't really know talk or stare insistently at me
I just feel weird, I feel like I am not normal... Like if I'm from a another planet
I have with that as 2 people walk by and ask me some stuff I don't really understand, I take like 1\~2 sec to answer and try to respond as I could, After they looking each other and go away laughing about me.
The thing is: What did I do, What did I say ?
Everytime I feel like that, I just feel bad and when I talk about that to other, like my friend they just say "Nah your ok" but no they just saying that too chear me up
I just can't understand what I do or doesn't do right and Its killing me | 2021-12-09T16:44:32.000Z | rclksb | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What is wrong with me ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclksb/what_is_wrong_with_me/ |
mcca036 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:37:58.000Z | rclfxq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | HATE the doorbell | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclfxq/hate_the_doorbell/ |
cuntyone1 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:37:33.000Z | rclfn6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Rhinoplasty- VYVANSE + pain relief | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclfn6/rhinoplasty_vyvanse_pain_relief/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:37:27.000Z | rclfko | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have difficulty writing things down? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclfko/does_anyone_have_difficulty_writing_things_down/ |
kitohdzz | I just got diagnosed about 3 months ago at the age of 37 and I feel like I need how to learn to live again, I truly feel like I don't even know what I'm doing or if it will get better.
Before when I was younger it didn't bother me this much I think, but now just leaving my house is hard, cooking is hard, talking is hard. I got severe depression and anxiety and I can barely human, I am medicated now but I still feel like this is all a mess.
I have good days, but I wonder if i'll ever be as functional as before. I'd love to hear your experience because i'm feeling a bit useless u.u | 2021-12-09T16:33:41.000Z | rclcrg | 13 | 3 | ADHD | For those of you that were diagnosed later in life, how did it affect you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rclcrg/for_those_of_you_that_were_diagnosed_later_in/ |
room_temperature_ | Hi guys! So I recently got prescribed Adderall (10 mg XR) by my psych as I finally went and got an ADHD evaluation and surprise surprise, I have it. I've been diagnosed with depression clinically for about 6 years now, starting off on Prozac and then two years later going to Wellbutrin (150 mg) and being on that since. The Wellbutrin definitely works better for me than Prozac and when I'm off of it for some time .... I definitely feel a difference lmao.
Here's the thing though, I've been off of the Wellbutrin for about two months now (I know I know) and restarting that when I've been off of it before has never been abrasive but I'm kinda scared to restart it with starting Adderall simultaneously. My psych (who honestly is a very jaded woman) said I should take them together in the morning after eating and my main concern then (and now) is the weight loss factor considering I'm already pretty thin, but now it's more of a "will I experience a heart attack?" kind of deal.
Anyway, I'd love to hear your guys' thoughts and input, thanks! | 2021-12-09T16:25:48.000Z | rcl6rf | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Buproprion and Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl6rf/buproprion_and_adderall/ |
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