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J_spec6 | I've been between jobs (again) for the last 3 months and I've been more forgetful about things than I have in a long time. I'm heading to a car dealership to put give my resume to the manager, just to help my chances, and I just realized I left it on the counter and now I have to go back home. I didn't schedule any time with him, but this is like the 4th time in a week or two that I've been so negligent about things like this. It's starting to really bring me down. I know once I find a job this stuff should get better, but being someone who has tried to just "push through" my ADHD for about a decade (until recently), this kind of bs is just starting to fuck with my head more and more. | 2021-12-09T16:24:08.000Z | rcl5ic | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Forgetfulness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl5ic/forgetfulness/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T16:22:20.000Z | rcl43q | 3 | 1 | ADHD | My parents are gaslighting me (and it works) Do I really have ADHD? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl43q/my_parents_are_gaslighting_me_and_it_works_do_i/ |
d4rkchina | Heyy everyone, don't know where else to post this doubt. But I was wondering since I was just watching some videos that my teachers sent me and taking notes, and on the last one (which was only 9min long), as my hand started getting tired, I started feeling really anxious and feeling like I had to be on a rush and finish faster than expected. Do you have any advice for dealing with this? Thanks<3 | 2021-12-09T16:22:04.000Z | rcl3x4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I start to feel really anxious when studying a lot or having to write fast ??? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl3x4/i_start_to_feel_really_anxious_when_studying_a/ |
Dangerous-Teacher-55 | I just started Strattera at 40 mg, and took it for the first time today. I had to leave work because I felt nauseated to the point of vomiting, lightheaded, and generally weird.
I know these are common side effects, but this isn’t something I can experience every day and be able to function—I’m truly miserable. Do the side effects go away with time? Is there anything I can do to help with them for the time being?
I don’t want to give up on the medication before seeing the positive effects, but if these side effects don’t go away soon I think I’ll have to. | 2021-12-09T16:21:29.000Z | rcl3i9 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Strattera Side Effects | 0.66 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl3i9/strattera_side_effects/ |
trench-coat-cat | Oh there's a lot to unpack here, I decided I ought to write a post on it even though it's been done before.
Many people think ADHD is just a collection of traits that every person has. After all, everyone forgets their things sometimes. Lots of people are energetic. Everyone can get passionate about what their interests are. And of course, everyone on this damn planet procrastinates things to an extent.
What people fail to realize is ADHD feels like a real exacerbation of those things, often an all or nothing type of situation. And since the traits (ESPECIALLY of PI) can be a lot less noticeable if the person has developed compensation strategies or different outlets, people don't take it seriously. But it is a big thing! It's a multifaceted disorder that can really impact parts of your life.
So, to make my point, I'm going to compare a couple of things that seem to be common behaviour, to the extremes that I've gotten to in these behaviours with my ADHD. This isn't scientific, it's my experience, so take it with a grain of salt. Just trying to make my point here.
Also keep in mind a lot of ADHD/Autistic traits overlap, whether because of the fact often people have both or just the general experiences of others, and just in general I'm not trying to say that "non-ADHDer" means that you can't have these experiences too, as there are other situations w/ disorders or mental illness where you experience them too. I'm also not trying to say that your symptoms all have to line up to these for it to be ADHD, some people might have one or two of these very strongly and relate to the "non-ADHDer" categories for the rest. Now, with that out of the way LOL
Non-ADHDer: Oh shoot, I left my sweater at the café! Silly me, that was forgetful. I misplaced my favourite pair of socks the other day too, guess I need to work on my organization.
My ADHD Experience: I've been forgetting things since I was able to remember things. One time I lost three jackets in a month. I've left my computer sitting out on a desk or table in public just because I wasn't paying attention when I packed up. Just last week my friend saved me from losing my wallet. I'm always forgetting things when I go out as well.
Non-ADHDer: Damn, I wish I didn't procrastinate as much as I did. It's easier to sit back and watch a couple of videos, and it relaxes me, but I ought to get back to work. I'll push through a bit more and get it done, I had a good sleep last night and I'm not too tired, so it shouldn't be too bad.
My Experience: Holy shit. I had a good sleep. I felt well rested enough, and I know I have something to get done by Monday. But no, it's Saturday night, and I've spent the entire day stress-procrastinating, even though I've already had this project for a week. Hell, I didn't even eat until 1pm. I suppose I'll just compensate by doing the bare minimum in a crunch on Sunday. (And in this case, I ended up doing the minimum on Sunday NIGHT, and I didn't feel rested one bit from my weekend procrastination.)
Non-ADHDer Interest: I stayed up until two am watching this great show! I was enjoying it so much that I wanted to continue. I might discuss this show quite a bit, but I find I put it out of my mind when I'm doing other tasks.
One ADHD-Influenced Obsession I Had, Younger (written present tense to make a point lol): I watched three seasons of this show in the span of two days. I absolutely love it. The songs from the show are stuck in my head. I literally have not stopped thinking about it in days. It's in the forefront of my mind, and everything reminds me of it. I want merchandise. I have started to learn the songs on piano, and I draw the characters. Now I have showed my friend said show and asked her to rewatch it with me. I have rewatched said show 3 times, and some episodes as many as 6 or 7 times, and I am still not tired of it.
So yeah. Long story short, it's not like people don't experience ADHD symptoms. But if those symptoms are numerous, frequent, intense, and interfere with daily life, then there's usually something more there, whether ADHD or even another condition. That's what people need to take more seriously. | 2021-12-09T16:17:51.000Z | rcl0p2 | 6 | 15 | ADHD | That Isn't An ADHD Thing, Everyone Does That! | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcl0p2/that_isnt_an_adhd_thing_everyone_does_that/ |
JDMiller95 | I don’t know for sure if others experience this the same way, so excuse me if this comes across as utter nonsense! My entire life I’ve had awful handwriting, but I know that I am *able* to write nearly — I simply don’t have the patience. The more I write at once the worse the handwriting gets as I become more and more impatient that the words I want to write can’t get out fast enough. For related reasons, I find myself much happier using pens than pencils as they generally provide less resistance and I can move faster.
However, I really *like* writing by hand when it does come out legibly, and it really helps me to process the thoughts swimming around in my brain — until I get frustrated that what I consider a reasonable writing speed just comes out as chicken scratch, hard as I try.
So I’m wondering if, like, getting in the habit of writing slowly and neatly every day or something like that might make my baseline handwriting better, rather than starting out awful and going downhill from the low… Online, 90% of pages about improving handwriting are for children, and the other 10% just tell you to watch calligraphy videos. Has anyone else gotten so fed up with their handwriting that you actually did something to address it? Or have any ideas that might help? Is it worth trying to “practice” or do I just accept my lot in life? Help! (And thanks 🙂) | 2021-12-09T16:15:54.000Z | rckz9e | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Improving messy handwriting/impatience with writing by hand? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckz9e/improving_messy_handwritingimpatience_with/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:15:44.000Z | rckz56 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'd like to make reading my messages easier for my ADHD boyfriend | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckz56/id_like_to_make_reading_my_messages_easier_for_my/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T16:15:31.000Z | rckyza | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Technical interviews make me feel like absolute trash | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckyza/technical_interviews_make_me_feel_like_absolute/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T16:02:01.000Z | rckouu | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Disclaimer: this is not a cry for your pity. So far, the only job I've been able to ever keep, other than the occasional freelance, WFH assignment, (I'm in my 40s), has been extremely low-level, low-traffic barista work. (Reddit wants a Headline of at least 300 Characters or I can't post--What?) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckouu/disclaimer_this_is_not_a_cry_for_your_pity_so_far/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T16:01:58.000Z | rckosz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Assessment prices range a lot? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckosz/assessment_prices_range_a_lot/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T16:00:23.000Z | rcknbd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am trying to convince my parents that I got ADHD and they won't believe in me. (Even my psychiatrist said) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcknbd/i_am_trying_to_convince_my_parents_that_i_got/ |
Vitruvian_Mind | Usually right after I've sent them, but also later throughout the day or even the next day(s). Anyone else do this? Wondering if this is my ADHD or some other weird part of me.
Typically applies to information rich emails. Not so much with basic communications. Sometimes there is value in making sure I know what/how I communicated etc. But it definitely goes too far when you've re-read the same thing 5+ times. Feels like I'm going after some dopamine hit.
Edit: I am genuinely curious to know if you all think this behavior is an ADHD signature or something else. | 2021-12-09T15:57:12.000Z | rckky2 | 384 | 3,297 | ADHD | I very often re-read work emails that I'VE ALREADY SENT multiple times. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckky2/i_very_often_reread_work_emails_that_ive_already/ |
notplayingfair | Just like the title says.
We put so much effort into it, but today-my mind went blank. I made it my entire point to do all of the math for the project because that’s my strong suit and I knew I could explain in detail, but as I was presenting it my mind went blank.
My professor held me after class and thought I was hungover because I couldn’t speak, or answer any of her questions. I completely forgot I started a new medication, so I sent her an email 10 minutes after explaining this. Hopefully she’s nice and understands.
My group mates didn’t deserve me going blank, especially when I made it my point to do the math part of the project. It’s only day 2, and I’m praying for better days already. | 2021-12-09T15:55:06.000Z | rckjf6 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Bombed my group presentation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckjf6/bombed_my_group_presentation/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T15:52:59.000Z | rckhw3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling fidgety on concerta | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckhw3/feeling_fidgety_on_concerta/ |
n00bsweetpea | Hello all!
My son has not been diagnosed with ADHD, but we are fairly certain he has it. We are seeking help from an Educational Diagnostician at school and also from a LPC and doctor outside of school, but we just got the ball rolling on that and we haven't hit the ground running yet.
I am in no way seeking medical advice from this post. I am coming to y'all today as a parent who wants to help him. How can I help him in these next few months not feel like he is always in trouble for being unable to focus? How can I help him focus, if at all? Can you share some positive or even negative experiences that you may remember as a child that could help me help him? I just want him to succeed and I feel like we have done everything we can at home, but it's entirely possible I am wrong.
His lack of focus at school has effected him to the point that his teacher has put him at his desk away from all of the other groups of kids. This in turn created an environment where the other kids are singling him out more often and it makes him over react to simple situations. She calls me or messages me almost every day to tell me what he's doing wrong.
I feel so lost. | 2021-12-09T15:52:47.000Z | rckhql | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How to help my 5 year old | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckhql/how_to_help_my_5_year_old/ |
RiPStiKeR | I am 21 and have an ADHD and an ASD diagnosis. I am currently at uni and have been decreasing my medication doses over the last few months. I’m going home for Christmas in a few weeks and I know due to my decrease in medication I am going to have a shortened fuse to my sister who also suffers from ASD as well as pretty extreme sensory disorders. My sister becomes very aggressive and volatile when she gets frustrated and has often lashed out at me over the years (she’s now 17).
Usually I am fine with it as my medication has chilled me out enough for it to wash over me. However, that ‘buffer’ has now gone.
Should I increase my medication to be able to deal with the stress she will bring and to make the family Christmas go easier?
On an ethical level it seems ludicrous that I should increase my medication to cope with her behaviour, however I know she often cannot help it. However, on a practical level I feel it’s necessary for everyone to enjoy Christmas.
What do you guys think I should do? | 2021-12-09T15:52:31.000Z | rckhk8 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Increasing my meds over Xmas just to deal with my family’s drama | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckhk8/increasing_my_meds_over_xmas_just_to_deal_with_my/ |
newuser120991 | Well it is only half a success, because I couldn't get an official diagnosis yesterday, but I got a letter where the first interview was summarized, including suspicion on a few mental health issues:
- suspicion of ADHD
- suspicion of depressive disorder
- suspicion of emotionally unstable personality traits
So it was definitely recognized that I have some mental health issues and very probably ADHD, I just need to get an official test to confirm the diagnosis and to see how severe it is. | 2021-12-09T15:52:21.000Z | rckhgd | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I got (half) a diagnosis on ADHD, I'm very close to getting the right treatment! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckhgd/i_got_half_a_diagnosis_on_adhd_im_very_close_to/ |
dua3le | I work from home on call and have way too much time between calls most days. Is trying to get something school related done when I don't know how much time I have, or when I'll have to switch back to work multiple times a day pointless? I feel like I'm just beginning a bunch of things but never really making progress in either department lol | 2021-12-09T15:50:44.000Z | rckga2 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | is excessive task switching a losing battle? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckga2/is_excessive_task_switching_a_losing_battle/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:48:31.000Z | rckeoe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Don’t you hate it when you talk about your ADHD diagnosis and people say “oh everyone is a little ADHD” or “Yea, I think I got it too”? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckeoe/dont_you_hate_it_when_you_talk_about_your_adhd/ |
MenuTime5231 | This year will be the first year where I've asked for things like action figures and will actually get them.
Every other year I felt like I've had to ask for more "adult" things like vacuums, clothes, socks etc or otherwise someone will say "You're in your 30s you're too old for this. Why don't you ask for things you really need"
Anyone else deal with this? | 2021-12-09T15:47:42.000Z | rcke3g | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Whenever someone asks me what I want for Christmas I always seem to ask for things that I don't think people will make fun of me for asking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcke3g/whenever_someone_asks_me_what_i_want_for/ |
rocksmithSUC | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:46:38.000Z | rckdd2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m stuck in a job cycle I’m too smart for | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckdd2/im_stuck_in_a_job_cycle_im_too_smart_for/ |
hellonene3 | I thought of a task that I've been meaning to do for days and I just did it. Didn't spend days procrastinating or agonizing over it, it took like five minutes and then it was done. Afterwards I realized what happened and I want to cry. Is this how regular people feel all the time? I'm almost 30 and was only diagnosed about a month ago. All this time life has been so much harder than it needed to be. Just wanted to share with people who would understand. | 2021-12-09T15:45:32.000Z | rckcks | 4 | 6 | ADHD | First day on medicine and I want to cry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckcks/first_day_on_medicine_and_i_want_to_cry/ |
witch-bitch- | Right now I’ve gotten the drive to explore abandoned places again. There’s something beautiful and mysterious about structures that’s been left behind and taken back by the earth. Joined a few groups and followed some accounts on Tik Tok that focus on safely and respectfully exploring abandoned places. If you’ve never done it, highly recommend, it gives me a sense of wonder. I love history and creepy things, exploration combines the two beautifully.
What about you guys? What are you into right now? | 2021-12-09T15:43:21.000Z | rckb1j | 1 | 3 | ADHD | What are your current hyper fixations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckb1j/what_are_your_current_hyper_fixations/ |
dua3le | Starting my third ADHD medication today, I'm hopeful but I've already accepted that I might have to just use therapy. I also went through a few hoops with chest pain that wasn't related to my Adderall usage but can still be a problem with Vyvanse.
What should I be aware of?
I'm taking it in the morning and eating breakfast first, is there any other changes to my routine needed?
I can focus a bit better today but I'm not sure yet if it causes the same issues I had with Adderall (euphoria after using it for months, jittery feelings, anxiety, no sleep) | 2021-12-09T15:43:18.000Z | rckb0n | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Starting Vyvanse today, what should I be aware of? (PS wish me luck!) | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckb0n/starting_vyvanse_today_what_should_i_be_aware_of/ |
TheSandwichMeat | If I could just wake up, and brush my teeth, and take a shower, without front loading dopamine and spending hours on YouTube, that'd be nice.
If I could make myself go to class consistently, or work, that'd be pretty cool of me. Or show up on time, that'd be good too. You don't get yelled at or humiliated as much.
If I could make myself talk to people, and stop isolating for years and years, that'd be great. I mean, COVID hasn't helped but I don't even leave the house really and I've been this way since 2018.
If I could work out, and get physically fit, I'm sure I'd feel so much better about myself and feel healthier. For that matter, it'd be so cool to be able to go to sleep without forcing myself to stay awake until I'm absolutely dead tired.
I don't know why I can't. But I know I can't. It's miserable.
I get on prescriptions and forget to take them, then get yelled at by the doctors and they take my medicine away. Or they prescribe me anti depressants that do absolutely nothing (for me!! not saying all antidepressants are bad) and act like I'm the bad guy for not getting better. No, fucking treat my ADHD that I've had since I was in preschool, and have a history of successful treatment for.
Mental healthcare in the US is so god damn awful. And when you live with people who scream at you to "get better," it feels so much more impossible. Or when you don't have insurance.
I seriously don't know how much longer I can go on like this. It's not even the failure that bugs me really, I've gotten over that so many times. It's just... So lonely. It hurts. | 2021-12-09T15:43:13.000Z | rckaxv | 8 | 47 | ADHD | If I could just... do. Then everything would fall in line. | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rckaxv/if_i_could_just_do_then_everything_would_fall_in/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T15:37:28.000Z | rck6vh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling insecure asking about meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rck6vh/feeling_insecure_asking_about_meds/ |
witch-bitch- | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:35:22.000Z | rck5ey | 1 | 2 | ADHD | What are your current fixations/hyperfixations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rck5ey/what_are_your_current_fixationshyperfixations/ |
Quirky_Cow7633 | In Feb 2021 I was diagnosed with ADHD by Psychiatry UK. I’ve been receiving treatment (medication - Elvanse) from them since then, eventually for free via NHS right to choose. However, I’ve just moved to Wales and they don’t do right to choose here, so my GP referred me to the ADHD team to get treatment through the NHS.
I sent them my diagnosis letter from Psychiatry UK, but I’ve just been informed that based on this letter they think my main problem is OCD and anxiety and they’ll only treat me for this. Note: OCD was mentioned all of twice in this multi page document, the rest of it was all about ADHD difficulties.
So they’re basically saying that although I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, I don’t actually have it and they won’t consider the possibility of me having it. I’m not sure why they don’t think I have it and was called by them on a blocked number so can’t go back with questions.
When I asked about next steps, the only thing they suggested was making a complaint, but I don’t see how that’ll help. Has anyone else experienced this? How did you manage it? | 2021-12-09T15:34:57.000Z | rck541 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | NHS won’t diagnose me, but private did. What now? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rck541/nhs_wont_diagnose_me_but_private_did_what_now/ |
illustriouscabbage | **TL:DR Fucked my engineering degree 5 years ago, changing careers now. How do I get past it?**
(28M) Recently diagnosed with inattentive type, and on the waiting list for medication. I started my engineering degree in 2012, first year was great, had a lot of contact hours and structure, got a first (4.0 GPA for my North American pals). Second year, still plenty of structure, but really struggled with my longer projects so I ended up with a 2:1 (3.1ish GPA) that year.
Then my third year hit, over half the year was group projects. The rubber really started leaving the road here. Project partners weren’t great, along and my inability to focus... Long story short, ended up finishing the year with a 2:2 (2.7 GPA) after resitting a module, and was feeling pretty shitty.
Then my Masters year. F me, this is where I fell apart. Lots of projects, even in smaller modules and I just didn't cope. My lecturers couldn't figure out what was going on, I thought it was anxiety. I passed my normal modules, but crumbled under project work.
I failed that year, started antidepressants and started working at a company that had part sponsored half my degree. I tried to resit the project modules. I failed again (my dad getting ALS that year didn't help).
So I ended up just missing on a 2:1, and landed with a 2:2 Bachelors degree (3.0 GPA). Cut to 5 years later and my attention issues had got so bad I couldn't function at work, my dad had died in June and I was all burnt out so I quit my job in April.
Now I'm trying to switch careers. So my question is, how do I get past my middling degree? It’s a blight on my record, and my engineering experience doesn’t seem to help. | 2021-12-09T15:32:18.000Z | rck37v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to get past bad university degree from undiagnosed ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rck37v/how_to_get_past_bad_university_degree_from/ |
jphistory | Hey, want to feel better about yourself? Guess what I discovered today! I was supposed to book myself round trip flights in January. today I am reviewing receipts and discover I seem to have scheduled round trip flights for the SAME DAY. If the flights aren't sold out for the day I actually need to fly out, there will likely be a hefty ADHD tax.
Sometimes the brain is so absurd you have to laugh so you don't cry and/or throw your computer at the wall. | 2021-12-09T15:30:07.000Z | rck1kz | 13 | 6 | ADHD | Today's ADHD tax | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rck1kz/todays_adhd_tax/ |
megachuffer | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:24:42.000Z | rcjxqm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | does adhd make you super spaced out all the time, or make you constantly feel like you could be doing something better and more worthwhile with your time but theres never anything that actually satisfies that feeling | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjxqm/does_adhd_make_you_super_spaced_out_all_the_time/ |
anonuser670 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:22:36.000Z | rcjw7g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Executive dysfunction v depression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjw7g/executive_dysfunction_v_depression/ |
Lgxa19 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:20:24.000Z | rcjulp | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Can someone tell me if psychiatrist prescribed me the right medicine? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjulp/can_someone_tell_me_if_psychiatrist_prescribed_me/ |
Which-Struggle- | I just realized I needed to myself. I was wondering why I couldn't sit still and I was picked my skin when BOOM it hit me. Now I am feeling a lit better, and just wanted to remind anyone who may have forgot.
Remember to take your medicine everyday (even on weekends) for it to be the most effective. I know it can be easy to just ignore it on your slower days, but my doctor told me that this can make the medicine not work as well as a whole. I know its frustrating, but we can do this y'all. 💪 | 2021-12-09T15:11:21.000Z | rcjo4z | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Don't forget to take your medicine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjo4z/dont_forget_to_take_your_medicine/ |
NoExcitement3237 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T15:05:50.000Z | rcjk7x | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anxiety with new drs ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjk7x/anxiety_with_new_drs/ |
fluentindothraki | [removed] | 2021-12-09T14:59:33.000Z | rcjf1y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it just me who starts crying when they hear certain types of music? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjf1y/is_it_just_me_who_starts_crying_when_they_hear/ |
TopConstruction7355 | Hey,
I’m a teacher (uk) with recently diagnosed ADHD. I’ve been teaching for 3 years. It’s a lot!!!
I’m curious whether many other people with ADHD went into teaching?
There are many elements to the job and I sometimes thrive in different areas at this, though certainly not at the same time! E.g. knowing my children and adapting for them, creating resources, talking to parents, reviewing data, planning lessons.
I struggle with time keeping, feeling prepared, prioritising tasks, inbox work, marking and writing reports.
I find myself often overwhelmed and feeling like I’m failing.
Who else teaches? How is it for you?
Did any of you decide to go part time after a few years?
Did you tell your work about your ADHD? (I already have told my headteacher)
I think I want to go part time next year. There are too many days I come home crying, feeling like I was underprepared and lessons went wrong or that decisions were too hard to make on my own.
I partially want to go part time so I can share the 30 chn with someone else and discuss with them how we can support children. I also want to give myself more time to plan and review.
If you were me, what would/wouldn’t you tell your head if requesting part time? | 2021-12-09T14:57:47.000Z | rcjdsk | 10 | 10 | ADHD | Teachers with ADHD - full or part time? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjdsk/teachers_with_adhd_full_or_part_time/ |
Carlsontennis | I was diagnosed in May (49m), got regular with my medication by August. Today I had an emotion I had never felt before, anger. It is hard to describe. This anger actually means something to me, I am taking it seriously. Before medication, I never took anything seriously. This is a strange feeling. I'm angry but I am pleased to have the emotion. Can anyone relate? | 2021-12-09T14:57:31.000Z | rcjdmc | 3 | 2 | ADHD | New emotion | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjdmc/new_emotion/ |
UnthramHopomas | Im no parent but i do wonder for other young parents or parents with young children how their experience is. Do see yourself looking inadvertedly looking for signs? Have you planned out to see a doctor soon, when your child is switching schools? If your partner maybe doesn't have the same or condition or is unwilling to take that possibility serious, how do you handle with this?
Since as i understand, our condition is somewhat genetic, i suppose this will be a thought every diagnosed parent has thought off at some point! | 2021-12-09T14:54:23.000Z | rcjbd5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How is it for parents with adhd watching over their child and the possibility of having inherited the same condition to some degree | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjbd5/how_is_it_for_parents_with_adhd_watching_over/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T14:53:43.000Z | rcjauo | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What’s your experience with Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcjauo/whats_your_experience_with_vyvanse/ |
justanecho27 | so I accidentally took my meds twice today I’m pretty sure - I usually take 40mg so I’m at 80mg. I’m feeling a bit wired but that could also be the fact I only got a couple hours sleep last night (unrelated to today’s med mix up lol).
I’m trying to get ahold of my psych but that’s impossible and i don’t know if I will in time. Is there anything I should avoid or expect? My main concern is some heavy machinery training later, but if I don’t feel like I should I won’t but I’m not sure what to expect for the general day at my labour heavy job lol. what has everyone’s experiences been like accidentally double dosing?
Thanks!
(Been on vyvanse since January, and 40mg dose since July I believe) | 2021-12-09T14:49:30.000Z | rcj7tf | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Accidental double dose of vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcj7tf/accidental_double_dose_of_vyvanse/ |
No_Method_4303 | Hi just posting into the void as I don’t know what else to do. My psychiatrist isn’t very helpful, but I know he’s doing his best. Was prescribed a generic Ritalin IR (Methylphenidate Sandoz) in October. I quickly realized that every dose would only last for 2 hours at most and was switched to two more meds before my psychiatrist put me BACK ON the Ritalin IR as the other meds would not make a difference at all.
Concerta (generic) did not help my concentration at all even at the highest dose and only made me nauseous. Dextroamphetamine (Tentin) wouldn’t let me sleep until very late and very badly.
I’m supposed to take 20mg twice a day, but I have noticed that my second dose (4 hours later) never works. Since the Ritalin only works for two hours, I tried to take my second dose exactly 2 hours after my first and still nothing.
I haven’t found anything online about someone else having this same problem. My psychiatrist doesn’t really know what to tell me as to why this happens and I’m getting so frustrated as nothing is really working for me.
If this has happened to anyone else, I’d love to here about it. :) | 2021-12-09T14:48:04.000Z | rcj6ri | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Second dose of meds don’t work? Does that happen to others? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcj6ri/second_dose_of_meds_dont_work_does_that_happen_to/ |
tijdvoorthee | So yeah I got diagnosed with ADHD today, and I’m not sure how I feel.
At first I thought I was gonna have a panic attack lol. But also I feel relief. But also this is clouded over by impostor syndrome like what if the assessor got it wrong. What if I don’t have this and I made it up. What if this is just anxiety and not ADHD. I did tell the assessor that I was worried of being misdiagnosed with ADHD if it was just anxiety and she said something that reassured me about how ADHD leads to internalised anxiety or something but I forgot what she said lol so now I’m stressing again.
Basically I feel so strange about it. I also I feel like I need a cry but also feel like I need to now do a load more research into ADHD my new medication but also I need to continue my life and my uni work and do Christmas shopping and I feel stuck.
Literally any advice or comments about new experiences would be appreciated | 2021-12-09T14:43:29.000Z | rcj3iq | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I’m finding it hard to process my new diagnosis- any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcj3iq/im_finding_it_hard_to_process_my_new_diagnosis/ |
Foreign-Quit6558 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T14:41:40.000Z | rcj26q | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Medical Student Struggling with ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcj26q/medical_student_struggling_with_adhd_and/ |
DannoWhamo | Why do I struggle so much with cleaning ? My therapist says it has to do with my adhd but I feel like I can only use it as an excuse for so long.
I don’t feel like I’m lazy, I want to clean and have a nice home. It’s just hard to start cleaning.
I found an app that really helps me out and I’ve maintained a decently clean apartment but I’m worried it’s gonna slip back into chaos | 2021-12-09T14:34:19.000Z | rcix04 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and cleaning ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcix04/adhd_and_cleaning/ |
superjoep | [removed] | 2021-12-09T14:32:24.000Z | rcivni | 17 | 5 | ADHD | adhd medicin and night life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcivni/adhd_medicin_and_night_life/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T14:30:48.000Z | rciuhu | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How many pots/boxes/trays/containers of miscellany do you have? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rciuhu/how_many_potsboxestrayscontainers_of_miscellany/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T14:29:09.000Z | rcit9h | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Mitigation of poor executive function/time blindness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcit9h/mitigation_of_poor_executive_functiontime/ |
rubyourfaceinit | I do find it easier to get out of bed and I don't wallow in my sadness as much which is great since it is an anti depressant so thats working and my thoughts aren't intially running right when I wake up. I've found just slightly easier to finish shit but I can say that my adhd is now very evident and it is now making me angry, I feel stupid a lot and even like I'm slowing shit down for people at work. It's getting to my self esteem now. I'm wondering if I should get off Wellbutrin and try something more specific to adhd. My psychiatrist doesn't prescribe Adderall, I'm wondering if I need a stimulant. | 2021-12-09T14:26:53.000Z | rcirqf | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Wellbutrin made the sad go away but it's not helping with my adhd much. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcirqf/wellbutrin_made_the_sad_go_away_but_its_not/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T14:22:30.000Z | rciosx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Tips on keeping hyper focus? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rciosx/tips_on_keeping_hyper_focus/ |
Yaahh | Hello,
I hope this topic is suited here because when I searched for it, I mostly got to this sub.
While I was never officially diagnosed with ADHD, I have several psychological problems which combined check certain points many of you might identify with.
Overall I have a REALLY hard time concentrating, remembering things, getting my mind to stop thinking, or not feeling the urge of constant intake of information of all sorts. Just to name a few.
Now, to fix certain aspects of my life I need to move forward in life, which currently requires me to get more resilient and be able to absorb information like learning to code, etc.
Yesterday I was looking into ways to improve focus and came across brain overstimulation. This is something I always thought to be a problem, but not the reason I can't concentrate, because I saw my depression as the culprit (which it still can be). But it doesn't hurt to try.
So now I try to fix this brain overstimulation and read about the usual
- less phone / social media etc.
- identifying the things that easily produce shots of dopamine and reduce them
- force sessions of boredom so the brain is willing to work for the dopamine
- meditate/walk without music/phone
Now the reason I look for advice here is to identify what one could consider distraction/easy dopamine. What one could consider to be a "weapon" against brain overstimulation.
Are drawing, writing, coding, modeling, reading, or learning the guitar things to be considered part of the overstimulation (since they technically stimulate the brain)?
Sorry for the long text.
**TLDR: Brain is overstimulated, need to fix. Are drawing and the things mentioned above considered to be part of the problem as well, or can they be used to fix the problem?** | 2021-12-09T14:22:26.000Z | rciors | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Trying to fix brain overstimulation. Wonder if certain activities are considered to be part of the problem | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rciors/trying_to_fix_brain_overstimulation_wonder_if/ |
Evilstarrr | Hello, I have been trying to get myself to study for weeks it takes so much emotional work and anxiety to get myself to do it, it's not working anymore, I think I am building tolerance to my anxiety and I can't get myself to do anything productive, I am on Strattera and I don't think it's helping. my psych said my ADHD is Mild So I am not even sure if meds are able to help in my case.
Can strategies help me be more productive? | 2021-12-09T14:22:08.000Z | rciojm | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Constant emotional labor to get myself to be productive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rciojm/constant_emotional_labor_to_get_myself_to_be/ |
TiredDadHalifax | After a week of 20mg Vyvanse and some horrible crashes, I finally got to speak with my psychiatrist. I explained how I felt and he's taking me off of the medication immediately and putting me on 10mg dexedrine instead. He says he's concerned that I'm experiencing mania while taking my current prescription.
I made a post earlier this week about the crashes and got some great help from you folks, and I've been putting a lot of it into practice (lots of water, exercise, sleep, limiting coffee, etc). But now with this new information, I'm wondering if there's more I can do.
I took my meds today so I'm just waiting to start the new meds tomorrow. What do I do now and what in particular should I be aware of when I start to crash? | 2021-12-09T14:16:50.000Z | rciks6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What should I be aware of? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rciks6/what_should_i_be_aware_of/ |
masterbatin_animals | Hey friends, so I'm scrolling through reddit and saw [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/DidntKnowIWantedThat/comments/rbzxgx/never_seen_this_toy_before_looks_pretty_fun/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) and tried to cross post it here, but I figured I'd ask you guys if you use any fidget devices or if you're looking for one.
I also figured just a general discussion about fidget toys would be interesting. | 2021-12-09T14:13:01.000Z | rcii5u | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Fidget toys/gadgets | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcii5u/fidget_toysgadgets/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T14:01:05.000Z | rci9ux | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Request for Tips/tricks about actually functioning. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rci9ux/request_for_tipstricks_about_actually_functioning/ |
MenuTime5231 | Thinking about this morning how I'm not really living my "purpose" or fufilled. I feel that's why so many small things occupy my mind because if I had something in my life that I lived slept and breathed I would never waste my brain power.
There always feels like a barrier. Either my environment, my finances, my wife, my job, etc. I feel I project the sense of importance of my passion onto things I'm not passionate about | 2021-12-09T13:50:16.000Z | rci2ci | 3 | 7 | ADHD | I wish I could find that thing that REALLY gets me up in the morning that isn't something that I've just projected a false sense of importance on | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rci2ci/i_wish_i_could_find_that_thing_that_really_gets/ |
Specialist_Menu_424 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T13:46:47.000Z | rci02v | 30 | 0 | ADHD | You can't be a psychopath and have adhd | 0.38 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rci02v/you_cant_be_a_psychopath_and_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T13:43:48.000Z | rchy8r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | You can't be a psychopath and have adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchy8r/you_cant_be_a_psychopath_and_have_adhd/ |
kubobanana11 | This is my first reddit post! Hi All - Recently diagnosed male (42) with ADHD-PI. I've started medication two weeks ago with Adderall XR 10mg once a day. It was great for the first 2-3 days. The focus and energy were up considerably. Now it's tapered off quite a bit. From what i'm reading, it seems Adderall XR dosage typically starts at 20mg for adults. For those of you that have started on Adderall XR, how did you know that you hit your right dosage? Any feedback is great. Also - Love this community! | 2021-12-09T13:40:40.000Z | rchw70 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall XR Dosing question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchw70/adderall_xr_dosing_question/ |
oakenday | [removed] | 2021-12-09T13:21:30.000Z | rchjxr | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Looking for advice | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchjxr/looking_for_advice/ |
DeSebba | Lets aim for at least 3 likes on this post, 2 little dopamine shots! No, all jokes aside. It feels like Universities do not care that we are in a pandemic (and have ADHD). But I thought why not share my deadlines with the only community that truly knows the struggle:
\- 7th of December: Modeling Sytem Dynamics assignment (overdue, -1 point per day late)
\- 10th of December: a podcast (yes, why?) for Dynamics in Business and IT
\- 10th of December: an 8000 word report
\- 14th of December a resit for an exam
\- 16th of December a final presentation
\- 17th of December: a presentation of a prototype
\- 22nd of December: group project for Modeling System Dynamics
\- 24th of December: Final paper of a course
And in the mean time they requested to find a thesis topic/company and work on another project.
How is this a schedule that prepares me on a job if I can't work on all of it?
**But how are you? How are your studies going at the moment?**
I wonder if you do have good experiences with Universities and learning disabilities like ADHD?
**All the LOVE for this community! <3** | 2021-12-09T13:19:54.000Z | rchiv7 | 2 | 4 | ADHD | How well does your University deal with ADHD ( and the pandemic)? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchiv7/how_well_does_your_university_deal_with_adhd_and/ |
DannoWhamo | This isn’t an ad, I just found this app and it’s literally changed my life and I wanted to share with other people who may struggle with cleaning due to their ADHD.
So the app is called Sweepy.
It has rooms already set up with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks already. You can also add custom cleaning tasks.
Then as you clean it, you complete the task and it resets the “cleanliness” gauge and slowly depletes until it’s time to clean that section again.
It also sends out reminders and notifications that “hey it’s time to clean!”
I struggled so badly with creating a routine and cleaning from my adhd and this app has changed my life. For once in my life my apartment is clean and functional.
Thought I’d share so others can use this app too. | 2021-12-09T13:16:53.000Z | rchgxu | 40 | 176 | ADHD | If you struggle with cleaning this app might change your life, Cus it did mine | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchgxu/if_you_struggle_with_cleaning_this_app_might/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T13:16:10.000Z | rchgi1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else lose a lot of time on tiktok? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchgi1/anyone_else_lose_a_lot_of_time_on_tiktok/ |
CupcakeBasket | I’ve suffered from inattentive ADD for as long as I could remember, I didn’t know much about ADD but I knew I had trouble reading, studying, and procrastinating. I never got it diagnosed. What i didn’t know was that throughout my whole life I was suffering from other symptoms of ADD without knowing it was ADD. I had severe memory problems, I couldn’t remember plots of movies I’ve watched several times, I never had “favorite Tv show, movies, songs” because I couldn’t ever remember any, I had no motivation to do anything if it was for myself, like cleaning, cooking, showering, organizing. But if it was for someone else or if someone else was with me I could do these things. I couldn’t watch tv, movies or listen to music by myself because I couldn’t think at the same time and I’d get anxious, I’d rather sit in the dark in the quiet. My apartment when I finally moved out was a mess all the time, I couldn’t get myself to clean, and when I knew I had all these things I should be doing instead to be productive, I got overwhelmed and I’d do nothing instead. Even though I knew that I would have to do it eventually I just couldn’t do it. I’d drop something on the floor and I wouldn’t even pick it up. If I had an event to go to or a task I had to do or an appointment, I could only do that , I couldn’t schedule more than one thing a day because it was too much. I would come home from work and lay in bed scrolling through my phone for hours, knowing I need to sleep for the next work day but I couldn’t, I just needed to keep scrolling and time would fly by so fast and I’d get a quick 30 min nap before work and regret that I wasted so much time. On my days off I couldn’t move, I’d wake up thinking I’d be productive today and work out, I’d get dressed , turn the workout program on then think to myself “I’m pretty tired, maybe another 30 min nap” and end up sleeping the whole day. I’d always feel groggy, exhausted, lethargic no matter how much sleep I got.
I saw a lot of different primary care doctors and they all said I was depressed, vitamin d deficient, they’d start me on antidepressants and I end up feeling worse than when I started, numb to all feelings, not sad but no longer happy or excited. So I stopped.
33 years of this and I finally had enough, I looked more into ADD and found that I was textbook inattentive ADD. I saw a psychiatrist and she thinks I’m depressed, because I had good grades in elementary to high school, but I worked so hard to get those grades. It only got worse as the years went by and I feel like there is no way I can go back to school to continue my education.
The only time I feel normal is at work, i work as an ICU nurse and the work environment is ever changing and different every day, people rely on me so I can function properly, but once I clock out and it’s time to take care of myself I can’t.
My psychiatrist is hesitant to start me on stimulants so she started me on Wellbutrin first and had me get an EKG. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant that is an off label treatment for ADD, I’ve been on it for almost two weeks and I feel the worst I’ve ever felt . I didn’t feel depressed before but after taking Wellbutrin I feel sad, the things that used to excite me and make me happy I feel nothing. My boyfriend I was head over heels for, I’d be so giddy and happy to talk to him be near him and now I don’t even want to talk to him and I don’t feel like I love him anymore but I know in my mind I do because I remember the way I felt before taking the pills. My baby nephew would make me so happy but I feel nothing. I want to cry every day but I don’t even know why. I hate this and I want to give up on treatment but my last ditch effort are stimulants, I really hope they can help me because I can’t keep doing this, ADD is so debilitating and no one really understands but those that are affected by it.
Sorry for the rant but I just want to vent somewhere and here is the only place I feel like people will understand.
12/13 is my next appointment with my psych to possibly try stimulants… wish me luck. | 2021-12-09T13:15:04.000Z | rchftk | 1 | 2 | ADHD | The road to recovery is exhausting… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchftk/the_road_to_recovery_is_exhausting/ |
Lmaomanimdead | My meds fucking suck and I absolutely despise them. They work like a charm, my grades are amazing, but I’m in a constant state of despair. I strictly look forward to sleeping or lifting. Only reason I haven’t killed myself is wanting to get big lol. I don’t really know how to let my emotions out considering I don’t wanna inconvenience anyone and let em know how I been. I’m struggling. Got a job interview today so maybe I can find happiness being busy. Don’t know if it’s my medicine or me, and definitely don’t know how I can explain everything to a psychiatrist when they aren’t too busy to have me. | 2021-12-09T13:10:11.000Z | rchcq5 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall doing me dirty | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rchcq5/adderall_doing_me_dirty/ |
Pokoirl | Sorry if the flair is wrong.
After I made a post on this sub few days ago about my struggle with getting diagnosis for ADHD As an adult, I received a DM from a member of this sub trying to tell me that ADHD isn't a thing and that I don't have it.
I would like to report them to the mods of this sub, as I am worried that they might have harrased other users, who may be more suggestible to this kind of rhetoric.
For information, the qccount has 0 karma, so they might have created this account only for this, and this might not fix the problem for good, but it'd be an attempt for a safer sub | 2021-12-09T13:01:17.000Z | rch719 | 7 | 8 | ADHD | How to report users to mods on this sub? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rch719/how_to_report_users_to_mods_on_this_sub/ |
TheAndroidWolf | This is just a rant so the flair is a little inaccurate but I don’t care. Currently doing an online exam and my god am I struggling. I’ve been at it for nearly two hour straight and I just wanna curl up on my bed and sleep. This is what I hate the most about exams. Just trying to work up as much focus and concentration as I can so I can get through it. It’s absolutely exhausting. | 2021-12-09T12:55:42.000Z | rch3bs | 1 | 3 | ADHD | College exams | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rch3bs/college_exams/ |
BoogelyWoogely | For accidently missing 2 appointments. One I had covid and overslept, another one I set my alarm but slept right through it😭
I’m devestated, I’ve only just found the right dosage after months of titration, and the meds have been holding my life together.
I take them at night to sleep too, because I have ruminating thoughts due to trauma and they stop these thoughts.
I’m panicking at how much this is going to mentally set me back. | 2021-12-09T12:53:48.000Z | rch296 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I’ve been discharged from psychiatry UK | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rch296/ive_been_discharged_from_psychiatry_uk/ |
No-Opinion239 | soo... i've been living on my own for a year now after breaking up with my boyfriend and moving out. i find going to grocery shopping and cooking just too hard and i simply can't get it done as often as necessary.
when i'm having hard time i just order food and sometimes i do it multiple times per day. i spent all my money on food delivery in a week and now i'm struggling the rest of this month 😑
i've been trying to look for recipes that don't include much time in kitchen or too many ingredients, but i just can't find anything exciting enough or then it's too much work. i hate meal prepping and i never eat the foods i freeze for later, it's a texture thing you know..
so what's your go to meals and snacks when your motivation to cook is -100 and you know you won't do it if it takes more than 10 minutes? | 2021-12-09T12:53:16.000Z | rch1xp | 8 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD friendly snacks and foods? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rch1xp/adhd_friendly_snacks_and_foods/ |
idkwhat2putasmyuser | I absolutely love when I need to do something and I get this physical sensation in my body that won’t let me do it! I am sitting here, wanting to brush my teeth. My teeth hurt and feel gross. My bathroom is right next to my bedroom. I just want to brush my teeth and my brain and body are like “no actually how about you get weird body sensations instead!” I hate it! This happens for everything. Homework, folding the laundry, going places, getting food, you name it and my brain and body conspire against me so that I can’t do it. Does this happen to anyone else? How have you powered through it? My therapist thinks it’s depression but honestly I’m not depressed right now. I feel like it’s more my adhd. | 2021-12-09T12:50:28.000Z | rch0bp | 15 | 14 | ADHD | ADHD or Depression: Everyone’s favorite game! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rch0bp/adhd_or_depression_everyones_favorite_game/ |
yaevla | Hi so I just started my first set of medication after being diagnosed recently. They have put me on 30mg of Elvanse, the reason I'm posting in here is to ask for some advice on how to take it the most effectivley and just some general experiences you've had with this particular medication. I'm on my second day now and so far everything seems well, the dehydration is the only side effect I have really noticed, It forces me to drink more water so i'm happy with that. My only complaint is that the medication doesnt really seem to last very long, maybe only a few hours, even though its said to last upwards of like 13/14 hours. For refrence I'm a 21 year old male. | 2021-12-09T12:48:33.000Z | rcgzb8 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Elvanse 30mg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcgzb8/elvanse_30mg/ |
socksandtoads | [removed] | 2021-12-09T12:41:37.000Z | rcgvj7 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Just some questions I have for all of you out there | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcgvj7/just_some_questions_i_have_for_all_of_you_out/ |
BeeBee8_ | so i’m undiagnosed but like 90% sure i have adhd and also maybe ocd, i really enjoy sex with my partner, he does everything right to make me feel good, but i find myself finding it pretty hard to orgasm? i try to stay in the moment and i do most of the time but after a while i get paranoid that i won’t reach climax and that kinda ruins it?? i did some research and apparently this can happen a lot with women with ADHD untreated, i want to talk to him about it but i’m scared he’s gonna see it as more of a challenge than me communicating? does anyone also experience this? or has any idea on how to overcome it?
keep in mind i’ve only become sexually actively very very recently so this could just be me needing to get used to it? i’m not sure :/ | 2021-12-09T12:27:14.000Z | rcgn7r | 6 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and orgasms? | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcgn7r/adhd_and_orgasms/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T12:22:41.000Z | rcgkp8 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD made me a complete loser and failure | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcgkp8/adhd_made_me_a_complete_loser_and_failure/ |
Riiwn | I'm stuck in an ambivalent paralysis. Ever since I got on sickleave (march 2020) that later lead to my two diagnosis autism and ADHD, I started to write everything down about my own mental health, how to handle it, how things made sense, what made me stressed ect. It seems like a constructive way to learn more about yourself and what limits you have as a neurodivergent that tricked herself into masking well enough to even convinced myself that I was 'normal', and for that reason pushed myself to be able to do everything everybody else seemed to be doing with ease.
Now I'm starting to learn my own true authentic self, at the age of 35. I always liked writing, but when I burned out, I continued my study of psychology and behaviour, but turning it inward. Everything got analized, and it was exhausting! Like it is with stress, it doesn't just go away after a few days just because you get to stay at home. My brian continued doing what also pushed the burnout, and excessively analysed everything I experienced and constantly wanted me to write everything down because I was afraid I would forget it (now that I got hyper aware of how bad my memory is). I also got hyper aware about the fact that my brain only want to dive in one main theme at the time in my life, so whenever I was ready to do something else in my life and had to be sociable again, or having to apply for welfare and explain my situation to ignorant neurotypical people, I was (and is still) terrified that I will be gaslighted. So I constantly pushed myself to write all aspects of my life as a neurodivergent down, except it was all a big mess of 15 different notes on different diveces and notebooks and an awful lot of repeating myself.
Then I started to noticed that whenever I started to write about these things with an excessive worry about how the future was going to be with all this new knowledge and fear of more burnouts, I would always trigger an axiety attack and get very physical hyper as well (something I have never experienced before like this). So I did my best to put it aside and not to worry about all these things. Although most of it is pretty messy and much could be summed down, I think I have material enough for a small book.
So, I got the anxiety a bit under control, but its like not thinking about the pink elephant, every time I try to check in with myself. Also, I'm bored as hell being on sick leave for so long. Psychology is one of my special interest, and writing has always been an outlet for me. I decided I wanted to wait for the medicine to maybe start working, in the hopes that it will make it easier for me to organize all the stuff I've been writing so far (I also suspected the medicine to worsen the risk of triggering the anxiety and physical hyperactivity, but I'm not sure. It is however one of the side effects).
Its a really frustrating feeling not knowing if I should continue writing this or not. I feel its important for me personally to get this in writing before my mind takes me elsewhere in life, but obviously Im afraid to trigger my anxiety. I believe some of the anxiety also stems from the feeling of total chaos. The fact that I have no idea where to start or knowing when I'm done or exactly how this is suppose to end up, and with no one other than myself to keep accountable for it, is a bit scary for my amygdala and is likely why I started getting anxious about it in the first place.
So what do? Wait for the meds to start working and hope it will help me organize the task better? That could be a while, if ever. My fingers are itching to write, but at the same time I'm fearful of trying and I worry that it makes me this anxious. | 2021-12-09T12:05:54.000Z | rcgb9q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I want to write, but it makes me anxious. Will meds help, I wonder? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcgb9q/i_want_to_write_but_it_makes_me_anxious_will_meds/ |
Lonely_pub | [removed] | 2021-12-09T12:03:44.000Z | rcga1n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Are there any medical doctors here with adhd? If so, how does your experience differ from that of your colleagues? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcga1n/are_there_any_medical_doctors_here_with_adhd_if/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T11:59:12.000Z | rcg75p | 3 | 1 | ADHD | HELP... I think I'm being gaslighted by a 'mate' cause I'm on medication. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcg75p/help_i_think_im_being_gaslighted_by_a_mate_cause/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T11:53:29.000Z | rcg4a1 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Weight loss and flabbier belly? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcg4a1/weight_loss_and_flabbier_belly/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T11:43:30.000Z | rcfz26 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting tested - does it help to function better? How to announce to partner? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfz26/getting_tested_does_it_help_to_function_better/ |
Top_Technology3638 | Hey yall. I don't think this is NSFW since there won't be any details, but just a general question or advice...
I (39m) have been with my (38f) with for 7 years now. Married for 2 years. We're completely integrated to each other and both feel that we met each other later in life because we had to gain enough life experiences to be able to fully enjoy each other (growing up, maturing, wanting the same things). When we first got together, sex was hot and frequent. For about the last 3 years, and maybe longer, our sex life has dropped significantly. Not going to state frequency since I honestly can't remember, mostly because I don't keep track. I feel like it's my fault for a couple of reasons but want to see if anyone else can relate.
I work 50 hours a week at a very demanding job with multiple people under me. I've been very successful with it. Learned how to harness my hyperfocus as a "super power" as my wife calls it.
She fully understands me being tired at the end of the day and all that. Now, I find her WILDLY attractive....like, sex goddess attractive but, this is where my issue is.
I get the same anxiety, every night, about bed time as you would when you think about having to do homework or cleaning your room. I have wild sex fantasies with her all damn day but still, when bed time rolls around, same anxiety as always that leads me to not initiating and I feel like she's just accepted it and that this is our life now with sex on a very rare occasion and I don't want that for her. We've talked about it and she says she's OK ,altjough I've never explained the anxiety thing because it's embarrassing, but I can tell she's not. I've talked to my therapist and no change. Same fucking thoughts..... has anyone else conquered this??? | 2021-12-09T11:42:40.000Z | rcfym2 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and sex drive? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfym2/adhd_and_sex_drive/ |
adhdlalisa | hi my fellow adhders 😎
I got tested last year during covid so it was kinda a mess but I was finally diagnosed with adhd at the ripe age of 21. I’ve had my diagnosis write up for over a year now but there’s still something that confuses me. I never actually got to talk to my psych after he sent me it I was kinda like finally and never set up an appointment. It took 4 months to get tested so I was kinda annoyed.
Anyways he stated that my working memory is borderline, and I’m still on the fence about what that means? Does it mean my memory is borderline horrible? Borderline amazing? Bordering borderline? I’m definitely overthinking but just thought I should look for insight.
TL;DR what does borderline functioning memory mean? | 2021-12-09T11:39:47.000Z | rcfx4c | 0 | 1 | ADHD | what does this mean? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfx4c/what_does_this_mean/ |
4binator | [removed] | 2021-12-09T11:31:53.000Z | rcft5s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone feel lonely since realising they have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcft5s/does_anyone_feel_lonely_since_realising_they_have/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T11:28:04.000Z | rcfr2a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Absolutely useless at admin & processes etc | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfr2a/absolutely_useless_at_admin_processes_etc/ |
iiiiiii2323 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T11:13:22.000Z | rcfjfj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Opinions on correlations between ADHD and electronic music? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfjfj/opinions_on_correlations_between_adhd_and/ |
Mental_Classroom5572 | I’m confused.
A couple of years ago I expressed to my counselor that I was struggling to sit at my desk & do schoolwork, relax on the couch & watch tv, speak a thought in a streamline, etc. . Then ended up going into further detail of how I’ve always been careless, spaced out, fucking up the smallest things that any other per wouldn’t due to lack of attention to detail, my ex would have to constantly remind me to slow down & pay attention.. It really affected my day to day life and made me feel stupid, like a failure, and like I was broken.
I’ve been diagnosed with depression & gad since 13 (24 now).. but never adhd/add.
She suggested I start a stimulant. When talking to my psychiatrist, he asked me what was going on.. I told him & bam.. Was prescribed.. but never got diagnosed via testing with adhd/add by my counselor.
What gives?
Is the test not necessary in order to be prescribed a stimulant? Does this automatically entail I am diagnosed with adhd based on the symptoms I told the professionals?
Since starting adderall, I don’t struggle with the thins I used to & feel much more confident in myself & less “broken”. I am worried about the addiction side of it bc I went without it for a few days last week and I felt depressed for the first time since starting adderall. I feel guilty for taking it & struggle to see it like an antidepressant due to the lack of testing and my ex abusing the shit out of it behind my back..
Any input would be appreciated. Much love y’all. | 2021-12-09T11:13:21.000Z | rcfjf5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need clarification/input | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfjf5/need_clarificationinput/ |
BigBoiSaladFingers | I've been scared to take Ritalin for about a month now. I don't want to end up an addict, I'm just terrified for that to happen. But today, I went and picked up the meds. I'm starting tomorrow in the morning but I'm still pretty nervous.
Also, side question: is it safe / a good idea to experiment with different doses (underneath dangerous dose levels)? For example, if I took a 5 mg tablet one day and felt nothing but then tried taking 2 5 mg tablets, is that fine to do or considered bad practice?
PS
I haven't gone untreated, I've been taking Straterra for about a month and a half now and it's definitely helped. But my psychiatrist wanted me to have Ritalin for when I needed to be more focused for exams and prolonged studying. | 2021-12-09T11:13:19.000Z | rcfjee | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Put off meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcfjee/put_off_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T10:51:09.000Z | rcf889 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think I might have ADHD but no body believes it. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcf889/i_think_i_might_have_adhd_but_no_body_believes_it/ |
empleat | I have chronic pain and chronic boredom 6 years and I can't do anything whole day!!! It is to a point now: I Am going crazy!!! I can't even play PC games anymore, because pain (I have RSI)!!! And I can't take TV shows mentally as well, I would rather poke my eyes... Only thing which works for me... and believe me I read more than million of articles about everything which exists (this is how geniuses deal with boredom and suffering) is to experience pure beauty & unknown when you are fully delved into your work, then you become nothing free from suffering!!! Only and only if in these moments I can escape boredom and suffering and experience pleasure in a euphoric state!!! I tried everything else at this point...
Problem is I can't even fucking read! I have humongous headache! It is to a point that I Am sitting an watching whole whole day and anything I do doesn't feel any better! I know it won't be yet months to years, before I will be able to do anything mind stimulating! But my boredom is getting worse and I can't take it anymore - this pain!!! It hurts soooo fuuuuuuckkkkkiiiiiiing much! I experienced torturous pain 4 times (up to 9/10) so I have frame of reference and I Am telling you: boredom is the worst - unless you are just dying in fire...
I don't know what to do, I can't make myself to do anything!!!!!!! Even if I try to go exercise, because I have severe back pain: even after 5 minutes I get strong pain in my brain, that I have to stop... I Am more bored than prisoners in max. Life is prison for me and there is no escape!!! This is pure and unadulterated suffering!!!
I suffer from: existential boredom, MDD, BPD, procrastionation, bedtime procrastination, hyperbolic discounting, executive disfunctions and 30 other mental disorders (including emotional problems) not kidding!!!
**Anything you could advice me on procrastination, or getting pleasure I would be eternally grateful! Don't give me some generic advice, I probably know it already... I will try existential psychotherapy, but that still won't solve my boredom!!! I don't know how I will survive upcoming months!!!!!!!!!** But it is the paradox: only thing which entertains me is the thing I can't do! I spent thousands of hours searching for something to do, but everything is disgusting to me!!! I don't know how to get out of this state!!! It is like being tortured every second!!! It is indescribable pain and suffering!!! Charles Dickens said: he would rather be tortured than being bored! And people would rather prefer pain over sitting 15 minutes in a room with your own thoughts - I Am bored like this years constantly! And I have not even smallest break anymore: [https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28130690](https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-28130690) | 2021-12-09T10:48:57.000Z | rcf75k | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Inhumane boredom!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcf75k/inhumane_boredom/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T10:39:29.000Z | rcf2s8 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Depression from medication or just struggles? What to do. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcf2s8/depression_from_medication_or_just_struggles_what/ |
bb-tron | I recently started taking Adderall (10mg XR in the morning and 5mg IR in the afternoon), but I was only prescribed enough to take it on weekdays. I've noticed that, on days when I don't take my meds, usually weekends, my brain feels *so* much foggier, and it's *so* much harder to concentrate. My working memory feels like it's running at 10% power. Obviously, I expect to be more alert and more able to concentrate while on my meds, but the contrast between days when I take my meds versus those when I don't is much larger than I expected.
**I'm wondering if my unmedicated symptoms are being worsened because I'm becoming dependent on Adderall or if this is the experience I've always had and just didn't realize until I had something else to compare it to.**
I know you guys can't give me a definitive answer to that question, but has anyone else had a similar experience? Any other thoughts about this? | 2021-12-09T10:33:54.000Z | rcf04c | 6 | 8 | ADHD | Is it Adderall withdrawal or just my natural state? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcf04c/is_it_adderall_withdrawal_or_just_my_natural_state/ |
8-bit_kid |
Im 15 and take 40mg elvanse (vyvanse)
As written in the title, everyday in school I have the motivation to do things like learning for exams, doing homework etc. Everyday I think to myself, as soon as I get home I’m gonna do this and that (learning for exams for example). But when I eventually get home after school I have absolutely no motivation to do anything I planned to do and I end up playing videogames or watching YouTube. The next day in school I can’t for the life of me find a reason why I didn’t do the things I planned. I don’t know wether it’s the medication or something else.
Does anybody have any tips to actually get the things done I plan?
Thanks in advance
Also sorry for my English, it’s not my first language. | 2021-12-09T10:31:20.000Z | rceyrt | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Everyday in school I plan what I’m going to do when I get home but when I get home I do absolutely nothing. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rceyrt/everyday_in_school_i_plan_what_im_going_to_do/ |
Puzzleheaded-Ad-7408 | hi, I was curious to see if anyone had the same struggle as me. when I try to find something to eat I get soo overwhelmed with looking at ingredients and trying to find a meal somewhere in there. not to mention there’s always the worry of calories, eating healthy, and actually executing the cooking part of the process. this leads to eating feeling like a task, me shoving it aside for later, and just a lot of food anxiety. I dred having to eat for the very reason of how anxiety inducing and just awful the experience is of find something to cook out of all the ingredients that I have, I used to resort to just eating out, but that now generates the same feeling as when I try to find something to eat at home. | 2021-12-09T10:29:05.000Z | rcexia | 1 | 1 | ADHD | overstimulated when trying to find something to cook/eat? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcexia/overstimulated_when_trying_to_find_something_to/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T10:13:12.000Z | rcepxz | 0 | 1 | ADHD | HelloAhead vs. Klarity? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcepxz/helloahead_vs_klarity/ |
Identitools | Basically it boils down to this kind of arrangement: [https://i.imgur.com/RUidNWf.jpeg](https://i.imgur.com/RUidNWf.jpeg)
Now picture this, it's 8am, you are shitfaced and need your meds, you like to eat while you take them, there is no bread, maybe a few eggs in the fridge, you are definitively not in the mood to cook anything but starving. Everything is hidden in drawers, you searched for a fork and you cut yourself with a real sharp knife in your drawer, your mind wanders and you don't remember what you are searching anymore, ah yes, need to eat, but what? How? I can't find anything here!Ah yes the thing, under the pile of random pans that make loud noises when i move them. Dammit i'm just gonna eat candy and water with the leftover slice of ham.
So cheezus come from the heavenly sky kitchen and gave manchild the hook, hook everything, if it doesn't have a hole drill it i don't care. Next time you are shitfaced like every morning you WILL find things.
That's all. So far it has changed my life. | 2021-12-09T10:10:38.000Z | rceorx | 26 | 59 | ADHD | ADHD Tip: if you want to eat less junk, make a good kitchen with everything in sight (no drawers) | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rceorx/adhd_tip_if_you_want_to_eat_less_junk_make_a_good/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T10:03:07.000Z | rcel4r | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Scared to get diagnosed | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcel4r/scared_to_get_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-09T09:46:39.000Z | rced3u | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Struggling to control binge eating? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rced3u/struggling_to_control_binge_eating/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T09:45:42.000Z | rceco7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to tell my brain to shut up when I’m asleep? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rceco7/how_to_tell_my_brain_to_shut_up_when_im_asleep/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-09T09:44:38.000Z | rcec6j | 2 | 1 | ADHD | is forgetting to chew ADHD thing ? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rcec6j/is_forgetting_to_chew_adhd_thing/ |
texturedrat | IF IT WOULD FUCKING WORK!
It's super easy and fast to make one, perfect if you just remembered something important you need to do later. I've tried to use it so many times and I personally think it's the greatest thing. In theory.
BECAUSE IT WON'T WORK HOW IT SHOULD.
I've checked my settings multiple times, it's just Google that doesn't develop their shit equally for different platforms. | 2021-12-09T09:44:08.000Z | rceby8 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Google Assistants "Remind me Function" would be such an useful tool... | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rceby8/google_assistants_remind_me_function_would_be/ |
Professional_Run_679 | [removed] | 2021-12-09T09:42:12.000Z | rceb3p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Ritalin LA and alcohol | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rceb3p/ritalin_la_and_alcohol/ |
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