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MusicAndFairies | I find that when i struggle to focus, or when I have a lot on my mind, I am SO moody, stressed, agitated and angry.
For example yesterday, I was sitting with a local songwriting group (of about 7 people, our sessions are two hours)
and after an hour of sitting together—brainstorming and working, I felt SO agitated, ... | 2021-12-08T23:44:07.000Z | rc47tn | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Does your ADD make you feel frustrated/ angry? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc47tn/does_your_add_make_you_feel_frustrated_angry/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T23:41:12.000Z | rc45yg | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Pathological failure | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc45yg/pathological_failure/ |
macgibby | So I'm in the process of seeking a diagnosis, and I feel like I've hit a road block yet again. I asked my primary care Dr for a referral to psychiatry. They set me up with an APRN. Within the first few minutes of speaking with her about my concerns, she said "you realize that adhd doesn't need to be medicated", and th... | 2021-12-08T23:41:03.000Z | rc45vj | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Psychiatric nurse won't discuss my possible ADHD because "ADHD does not need to be medicated" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc45vj/psychiatric_nurse_wont_discuss_my_possible_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T23:37:44.000Z | rc43qg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is taking two 18mg concerta the same as taking one 36mg? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc43qg/is_taking_two_18mg_concerta_the_same_as_taking/ |
HallPutrid397 | So I guess a lot of the time when searching/reading info about ADHD its almost always hyperactive traits which are thought about when the article/info is being written so its hard to sometimes relate as someone who isn't hyperactive.
i see that a lot of people who have ADHD love puzzles such as rubik cubes or games li... | 2021-12-08T23:35:22.000Z | rc428q | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD-PI and puzzles/gaming interests... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc428q/adhdpi_and_puzzlesgaming_interests/ |
MusicAndFairies | Okay, so I think I can state one obvious answer for myself, which is that I suck at being consistent at work. This results in either: not getting a promotion, losing my job or getting strikes for being late.
In other words, my ADHD symptoms affect my job performance at work which further affect if I keep my job (let a... | 2021-12-08T23:33:21.000Z | rc40us | 5 | 2 | ADHD | What are some Money Management Tips for people with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc40us/what_are_some_money_management_tips_for_people/ |
mrekon123 | In a few days, I’ll be seeing my first psychiatrist to help with treatment and I’m kinda nervous.
Previously, I only saw my primary care doctor and a therapist to help with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. After a recent move, I got a new primary care doctor who doesn’t prescribe medication and thus referred me to an out... | 2021-12-08T23:31:19.000Z | rc3zep | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Being treated by a new psychiatrist, what to expect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3zep/being_treated_by_a_new_psychiatrist_what_to_expect/ |
Skrubology | Hey all! Recently I have been struggling to accomplish very basic task, getting out of bed, brushing my teeth, showering, and eating adequate amounts of food. However I am not concerned about that in particular. Because usually I can resolve that problem even if it takes a couple of days to do so. However I feel like i... | 2021-12-08T23:30:59.000Z | rc3z67 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Struggling with Self-Destructive behavior | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3z67/struggling_with_selfdestructive_behavior/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T23:25:43.000Z | rc3vhp | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Social stimulant addiction, help? | 0.73 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3vhp/social_stimulant_addiction_help/ |
ish_ashif | [removed] | 2021-12-08T23:24:00.000Z | rc3ua1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What happens when you fail whichever ADHD testing scale you are given? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3ua1/what_happens_when_you_fail_whichever_adhd_testing/ |
BusinessPenguin | This is my first ever stimulant prescription. I am about as nervous as I am excited. My worst fear is that this, like so many other changes in my life, will not work out. Do any veteran adhd'ers have some advice on what my next steps should be? I know my whole life will not turn around at the drop of a hat, and I also ... | 2021-12-08T23:18:34.000Z | rc3qgm | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Just received my first ever prescription, looking for advice. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3qgm/just_received_my_first_ever_prescription_looking/ |
not_a_sandwich90 | **Tl;dr if you wanna skip the whole story: crash sucks. Lowered prescribed 40mg IR/day to 30mg IR/day, still having bad crash. I am inconsistent with it, so I'm wondering if maybe I should just try to be vigilant about taking it daily to see if that helps the crash not suck so badly, OR if this is just part of it and t... | 2021-12-08T23:14:06.000Z | rc3n7t | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Is taking it inconsistently/not every day contributing to the severity of the crash? (Adderall IR) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3n7t/is_taking_it_inconsistentlynot_every_day/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T23:12:23.000Z | rc3m1j | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Obsessive social anxiety that is ruining my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3m1j/obsessive_social_anxiety_that_is_ruining_my_life/ |
LePetitRenardRoux | I’m taking an exam next month for a credential required for my career (its like the boards for nurses). Its a really big test! Like if I pass, my career can start and the past 7 years will all be worth it! As I was applying, they asked if I had a disability covered by the ADA and I said yes. I had my doctor sign a form... | 2021-12-08T23:10:54.000Z | rc3kz5 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Ask for Accommodations!! Seriously! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3kz5/ask_for_accommodations_seriously/ |
Kornelious_ | I’m just curious. I have a hard time explaining it to people without adhd I can’t really put it into words.
For example say I need too hone in and focus on some calculus homework or read a few questions for another class. Or even just wanting to read a book, you get it.
I explain it is like I can’t breathe or I’m phy... | 2021-12-08T23:09:24.000Z | rc3jvm | 60 | 110 | ADHD | What does it feel like to fight against your Executive (dys)Function? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3jvm/what_does_it_feel_like_to_fight_against_your/ |
ihateredditokay | [removed] | 2021-12-08T23:07:10.000Z | rc3i8q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just had the most ADHD moment ever… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3i8q/just_had_the_most_adhd_moment_ever/ |
Biggbossuuudesu | [removed] | 2021-12-08T23:06:41.000Z | rc3hwx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Left my laundry in the communal laundromat for 2 weeks!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3hwx/left_my_laundry_in_the_communal_laundromat_for_2/ |
thecalcographer | I've been trying to get my Adderall prescription filled for over a month, and it finally happened today. Apparently there is "always a shortage around the holidays," which I found really strange. Anyway, for those of you who are also struggling to get a prescription filled, apparently smaller, locally-owned pharmacie... | 2021-12-08T23:06:40.000Z | rc3hwa | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Finally got my prescription filled after a month! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3hwa/finally_got_my_prescription_filled_after_a_month/ |
Organic_Ad_1177 | In elementary school my parents yelled at me so often to finish my homework, that the question “Have you finished your homework” triggers me into rage. Nothing ever gets done unless I’m having anxiety about a time limit, so the only way anything ever gets done is if I’m torturing myself mentally. Now I’m in college and... | 2021-12-08T23:04:14.000Z | rc3g3a | 9 | 45 | ADHD | School makes me want to die | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3g3a/school_makes_me_want_to_die/ |
Successful-Hat7699 | As I’m writing this, I’ve been sitting in my car on campus for an hour when I have several assignments and essays to write that are already past due.
The distraction is so bad. Even when I leave my phone in another room I will still go back to play on it. I’ve tried deleting social media & game apps just to find mys... | 2021-12-08T23:02:21.000Z | rc3epi | 24 | 41 | ADHD | At my wits end with my smartphone addiction. Thinking about swapping for a non-smart phone | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3epi/at_my_wits_end_with_my_smartphone_addiction/ |
Careful-Programmer77 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:59:15.000Z | rc3c7k | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3c7k/is_it_adhd/ |
GordanFr33man | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and I had an experience today, like many before, that I would normally attribute to social anxiety but I’m wondering may be mostly overstimulation.
Went to a food court I had never been to before, pretty active environment, that had a way of ordering food that was unusual to me (kio... | 2021-12-08T22:58:40.000Z | rc3bsl | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Overstimulated Vs. Social Anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3bsl/overstimulated_vs_social_anxiety/ |
Appropriate-Bee-4591 | TL;DR: I (18M) have severe ADHD and it makes it damn near impossible to accomplish anything, especially related to school. I don't know what to do.
I (18M) have struggled with ADHD my entire life; however, especially given the current circumstances of me being in online college, I'm 100% on my own, and I'm having an ... | 2021-12-08T22:57:34.000Z | rc3b16 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD and College | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3b16/adhd_and_college/ |
Ok_Function4682 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:56:07.000Z | rc39ze | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you feel when you make posts and the AutoModerator is the only replies you get? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc39ze/how_do_you_feel_when_you_make_posts_and_the/ |
MenuTime5231 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:53:00.000Z | rc37p0 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How does "herbal remedies" affect ADHD medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc37p0/how_does_herbal_remedies_affect_adhd_medication/ |
anonboiixo | [6 month wait](https://ibb.co/c1BM15w)
I’m honestly furious and really heartbroken. I have (unknowingly) struggled with what I strongly presume to be ADHD my entire adult life and now I’m 26 I’m finding I’m really suffering and my life has almost ground to a halt. I desperately contacted psychiatry uk back at the sta... | 2021-12-08T22:52:02.000Z | rc370z | 3 | 3 | ADHD | What the hell? Can someone explain to me after waiting 12 months for an assessment if I’m diagnosed with ADHD why ANOTHER 6 months is needed before medication?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc370z/what_the_hell_can_someone_explain_to_me_after/ |
miaonufrak | i'm on adderall. i take 20mg twice a day. all day every day, i feel like a complete zombie, like i just woke up from a nap. it's so hard to communicate, process multiple visual/auditory stimuli at once, etc. even on meds.
without meds, it's horrible. (before i take it and) once it wears off toward the end of the day,... | 2021-12-08T22:51:17.000Z | rc36ho | 8 | 3 | ADHD | half asleep 24/7 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc36ho/half_asleep_247/ |
Congnarrr | Hi, I’ve been waiting over a month for a neurologist appointment and still have to wait another few weeks. They think I might have MS and have been reading that a lot of symptoms of MS and ADHD are the same.
Is someone having ADHD common for people with MS? Is me having ADHD going to skew what they are looking for wit... | 2021-12-08T22:50:47.000Z | rc3642 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | MS and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc3642/ms_and_adhd/ |
VastLongjumping3024 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:44:33.000Z | rc31i5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is the best therapy for someone with adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc31i5/what_is_the_best_therapy_for_someone_with_adhd/ |
Individual-Bid6446 | It's my only day off this week in between 8-9 hour shifts. I slept in, spent 4 hours gaming, I'm now planning on watching a movie, but just remembered I need to make a phone call to schedule a pretty important medical appointment and now I feel like literally all of the dopamine I had today is gone.
Does anyone have a... | 2021-12-08T22:43:24.000Z | rc30nx | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Phone calls | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc30nx/phone_calls/ |
tessi_26 | I’ll keep it relatively short. Thsi is my first semester in college and in like July of this year I started to suspect that I had ADHD. It took me until last Thursday to be diagnosed and the doctor told me I have incredibly severe inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive ADHD & proceeded to ask me how I have even been f... | 2021-12-08T22:33:51.000Z | rc2tpu | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Nearly Failing College | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2tpu/nearly_failing_college/ |
No-Escape9269 | I have been taking, what the doc said was a low dose of Adderall for about a month and right away I’ve noticed a few things that improved: sleeping better, able to sit down for 30 minutes vs 30 seconds, and I don’t feel the impulse to eat when I’m bored. On the other hand I still struggle focusing, remembering, and it ... | 2021-12-08T22:32:16.000Z | rc2sks | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How do I know if my meds are right for me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2sks/how_do_i_know_if_my_meds_are_right_for_me/ |
Prize_Independent_80 | I’m diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type. So I can get annoyed very easily. It’s almost like I cause arguments just cause I’m bored. But when I get annoyed over something very small (so small I sometimes can’t even remember it), even if I know I’m overreacting, I can’t shift moods and forget about it and go on with my ... | 2021-12-08T22:31:13.000Z | rc2rs4 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Can people with ADHD forget and move on? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2rs4/can_people_with_adhd_forget_and_move_on/ |
coldize | Odd question, I know. I thought about this because I've often flirted with the idea of getting a tattoo but, like many people, never felt I could think of something with enough *lasting* *significance* to justify it.
I was exploring traditional symbols from within my heritage and was fascinated by what I was finding.... | 2021-12-08T22:29:36.000Z | rc2qj2 | 8 | 2 | ADHD | What are some visual symbols of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2qj2/what_are_some_visual_symbols_of_adhd/ |
rosefairyy | All my life, any activity or just anything, I can never do it right. It always takes me twice as long compared to my peers, and I always need extra instructions. It sucks and I always feel ashamed…like I started my first retail job a few months ago and I’m still awful at folding the clothes and scared to ask for help b... | 2021-12-08T22:28:38.000Z | rc2ptk | 3 | 2 | ADHD | I can’t do anything right. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2ptk/i_cant_do_anything_right/ |
Traditional_Gas_3496 | Hi I’m 22 (F) I do college full time and I work in a bar full time, I have an assignment due in 11 days which is 40 pages another one on the 4th Jan, then another on the 17th and another on the 21st which is the biggest one and it’s horrendously long, I’m struggling to get myself to do work, feels like I’m paralysed wh... | 2021-12-08T22:28:00.000Z | rc2pc4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd and too many assignments | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2pc4/adhd_and_too_many_assignments/ |
MusicAndFairies | I just finished my contract for a job I had as a mental health counsellor and now am without work (I’m not even surprised at myself for not being prepared and taking initiative to find a new job earlier *smh* )
Although I found the job as a Mental health counsellor stimulating, I felt I sometimes took people’s issues h... | 2021-12-08T22:24:33.000Z | rc2muc | 496 | 646 | ADHD | What are some good career options for people with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2muc/what_are_some_good_career_options_for_people_with/ |
hoshigak1 | my roommate and friend is ignoring me, i think she's tired or doesn't know what to do because of my emotions that lead to intense lows. i really need help and i dont know what to do. its so hard for me to talk , to move. i dont know what to do at all. i feel like dying. i wish she would come check on me or give me a hu... | 2021-12-08T22:22:48.000Z | rc2lml | 2 | 4 | ADHD | extreme lows | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2lml/extreme_lows/ |
uiucdreams | So I’ve been paying out of pocket for my prescription adderall and now I can no longer afford it because it’s way too expensive and decided to give the generic a try again. I filled the rx at my local Walgreens and received the Lannet generic.
Quick TDLR: I’ve tried generics in the past and they’ve never worked the s... | 2021-12-08T22:22:38.000Z | rc2li4 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Switched to generic and hating it. Help!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2li4/switched_to_generic_and_hating_it_help/ |
labelle15 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:20:15.000Z | rc2jqe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hate my job and no motivation to work. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2jqe/hate_my_job_and_no_motivation_to_work/ |
MusicAndFairies | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:17:10.000Z | rc2hd6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are some good careers for people with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2hd6/what_are_some_good_careers_for_people_with_adhd/ |
MenuTime5231 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:14:14.000Z | rc2f4g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How does "Herbal remedies" affect ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2f4g/how_does_herbal_remedies_affect_adhd_meds/ |
Pure-Okra-5765 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:13:25.000Z | rc2ejh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I literally have like 30 different things I want/need to do today and my brain feels like it's going to explode | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2ejh/i_literally_have_like_30_different_things_i/ |
Boudonjou | didn't have trouble dragging myself out of bed, finished my shower with time to spare(yeah what the hell yeah! amiright?) remembered to iron my work shirt before i put it on(Bruh), had time to wash a container(bruhhhh) ANDDDD cut up salami cheese and crackers to put in it for lunch (BRUUUUHHHH) AND remembered to pack i... | 2021-12-08T22:12:29.000Z | rc2du7 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | woke up on the "right" side of the bed today. | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2du7/woke_up_on_the_right_side_of_the_bed_today/ |
MenuTime5231 | I'd say the root of my issues stem from not having agency in my life. I've read Mark Manson's books, listen to Gary Vee, I've been in therapy, I do meditation but when it's just me alone in a room with just my thoughts I know that all the work that I do, at the end of the day I'm not really *happy* because I have no ag... | 2021-12-08T22:10:03.000Z | rc2bzc | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I struggle feeling agency over my own life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2bzc/i_struggle_feeling_agency_over_my_own_life/ |
MusicAndFairies | I have found myself, especially in the last week, really comparing myself to my colleagues
and coworkers who appear to be ‘calm’, ‘focused’ and ‘collected’ and I feel bad about myself because I wish I was that way as well and didn’t have these ADHD struggles.
What would you suggest i do to help curb my comparing mys... | 2021-12-08T22:06:14.000Z | rc292z | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Do you compare yourself with Non-ADHD’ers? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc292z/do_you_compare_yourself_with_nonadhders/ |
childless-dad | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:06:09.000Z | rc2907 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Does cannabis strengthen ADHD symptoms? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc2907/does_cannabis_strengthen_adhd_symptoms/ |
ohdabul | I [28M] was diagnosed with ADHD two years ago, not long after meeting my partner [26F]. At first, our communication was good, slightly flawed but something that worked for us. I was a pretty good listener, I was thoughtful, and she told me she felt cared for.
Over the last 10 months, it feels like it's all fallen apar... | 2021-12-08T22:04:20.000Z | rc27lu | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Communication problems are ruining my relationship | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc27lu/communication_problems_are_ruining_my_relationship/ |
nuka_girl111 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:02:50.000Z | rc26df | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I Actually Set Myself on Fire | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc26df/i_actually_set_myself_on_fire/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:02:16.000Z | rc25x2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How can I reduce the effects of my Ritalin quickly | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc25x2/how_can_i_reduce_the_effects_of_my_ritalin_quickly/ |
Stock_money_babyyy | [removed] | 2021-12-08T22:00:57.000Z | rc24t9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Healthcare | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc24t9/healthcare/ |
Fun_Highlight_7427 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:55:47.000Z | rc20j8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Enhanced reading comprehension | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc20j8/enhanced_reading_comprehension/ |
pedroyoyoma | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:52:01.000Z | rc1xu8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone had success changing behaviors or doing other therapies in conjunction with medication to increase effectiveness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1xu8/has_anyone_had_success_changing_behaviors_or/ |
youngcatlady1999 | Sometimes I’m reading the comments on a Reddit post and then there’s a thread that has nothing to do with the original post and once I’m no longer on that thread I go to the next thread that’s actually related to the post and then I’m confused because I no longer remember what the post is about so I have to scroll all ... | 2021-12-08T21:47:54.000Z | rc1us4 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Something I do on Reddit a lot (sorry there isn’t really a flair for this) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1us4/something_i_do_on_reddit_a_lot_sorry_there_isnt/ |
MusicAndFairies | Help—how am I supposed to accept the diagnosis and be okay with it?
I have recently been diagnosed with ADD but I can’t seem to accept that I have these issues as knowing that my mind is sabotaging my life is disheartening…
Getting the diagnosis is almost making my symptoms worse as well, because now I’m struggling ... | 2021-12-08T21:45:36.000Z | rc1t5j | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosed with ADD and in denial. Help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1t5j/diagnosed_with_add_and_in_denial_help/ |
jackieoh-no | So I take Adderall IR 5mg 4 times a day, currently Lannett genericbut sometimes Teva. My doctor has slowly been increasing my dose to see what works best for me.
Usually I take it about every 4 hours. Sometimes I can go as long as 6 hours between doses, other times it’s like 2 1/2 hours, max.
Does this happen to anyo... | 2021-12-08T21:44:32.000Z | rc1se2 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall IR varied effectiveness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1se2/adderall_ir_varied_effectiveness/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T21:43:34.000Z | rc1rp9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | diagnosed with ADD and in denial. help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1rp9/diagnosed_with_add_and_in_denial_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T21:37:14.000Z | rc1n1s | 20 | 2 | ADHD | Is it worth staying on concerta? Help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1n1s/is_it_worth_staying_on_concerta_help/ |
Jakeman1108 | For some background I've been prescribed Adderall for years and often I've noticed that it seems like the side effects are "too much" or "too intense" even after having the dose lowered it almost seemed like the negative effects stayed the same but the positive effects went away, I know everyones body is different but ... | 2021-12-08T21:35:50.000Z | rc1m1f | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Adderall or Vyvanse? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1m1f/adderall_or_vyvanse/ |
environmentalmouse09 | For context I take concerta and today it honestly feels like I didn’t take it. (I’m 99% sure I did). I’ve tried all my usual tricks to try to focus (listening to music, putting on a tv show I’ve seen a million times, taking a break) and nothing is working. I have to get some things done for work and I don’t know what t... | 2021-12-08T21:35:43.000Z | rc1ly6 | 7 | 2 | ADHD | What do you guys do when you can’t focus but you really need to get work done | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1ly6/what_do_you_guys_do_when_you_cant_focus_but_you/ |
OMGitsWeebey | I am an athlete (I play basketball and lacrosse). I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD back in 2018 and after being diagnosed, it has made me re-evaluate how I play. I've noticed a lot that it takes me longer to read and react to a lot of different situations that happen while I'm playing. I don't make decisions as quickly/sh... | 2021-12-08T21:30:48.000Z | rc1ibn | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Processing Information (for my athletes) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1ibn/processing_information_for_my_athletes/ |
ThawedGod | Is anyone experiencing something similar? I was very focused and really efficient at work for months before the Holidays, then Thanksgiving hit and I’ve found myself really struggling to stay focused for a full day. My mind is really scattered and all over the place, wondering if it’s my medicine or just that I was tak... | 2021-12-08T21:30:26.000Z | rc1i22 | 8 | 8 | ADHD | I am on medicine, and was incredibly focused until thanksgiving—now I’m finding that even on Vyvanse my focus is really inconsistent! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1i22/i_am_on_medicine_and_was_incredibly_focused_until/ |
The_Luthier | I am basically a car, ok? Or better, i am the driver of this car, which is my body.
This car mostly goes on a straight road, without interruption or stops... or at least, so goes for about 3 seconds ((five minutes if lucky)). Yes i am the driver, but also the passanger of this moving vehicle, and like any other passang... | 2021-12-08T21:30:08.000Z | rc1htg | 2 | 4 | ADHD | How i explained how i think and live to my girlfriend | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1htg/how_i_explained_how_i_think_and_live_to_my/ |
smallfrythegoat | The title basically says it all. I've tried looking on disboard for servers that might have VC rooms to do with this but not much comes to front. I'm looking for a site that would basically pair me up with a random who just needs someone to hold them accountable while they're working and visa versa, or maybe not talk a... | 2021-12-08T21:26:35.000Z | rc1f1s | 2 | 5 | ADHD | Omegle for working..? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1f1s/omegle_for_working/ |
helanthius_anomalus | Ok, I don't really miss them, obviously. But what I do miss is the little breaks in a show that let me get up and walk around, grab a drink, do something I just remembered, etc. I can always pause stuff now, but 1) that risks me forgetting I was watching tv and just going off to do something else, 2) it's cool when I'm... | 2021-12-08T21:23:34.000Z | rc1cq9 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | I kinda miss commercials... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1cq9/i_kinda_miss_commercials/ |
ribenaroo | I work in sales for the trade - plumbing. So my job literally consists of covering the counter, serving customers in face, phone or emails. Ordering stock and filling the shelves (also might be a perfection thing). If my colleague is out driving then checking off the deliveries and putting them away. It doesn't sound a... | 2021-12-08T21:23:29.000Z | rc1co2 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Struggling with keeping up with orders and keeping customers happy. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1co2/struggling_with_keeping_up_with_orders_and/ |
Fullofcrazyideas | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:21:02.000Z | rc1avd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting treated for depression but i am not sure if i have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc1avd/getting_treated_for_depression_but_i_am_not_sure/ |
maselsy | I'm looking for ways to support my 15yo daughter in graduating high school. She recently began medication (3mths) and Dr is slowly upping dosage to gauge reaction. She is failing 2 classes and has D's in the others. I'm looking for ways to support her at home in getting her schoolwork finished (#1 factor in grades).
W... | 2021-12-08T21:19:43.000Z | rc19tu | 8 | 6 | ADHD | Students, what has helped you complete tasks by (or near) deadlines? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc19tu/students_what_has_helped_you_complete_tasks_by_or/ |
potterlyfe | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:19:33.000Z | rc19ov | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First day on Vyvance and I'm an emotional basket case. Anyone else feel like this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc19ov/first_day_on_vyvance_and_im_an_emotional_basket/ |
ICET2013 | To those of you who are parents of younger (3-7ish) kids who are in school, HOW do you get everything together in the mornings without losing it? I feel like my poor organization and time management result in stressful exits almost daily, and it's making my kids dread going to school. What have you implemented (or stop... | 2021-12-08T21:19:18.000Z | rc19ir | 8 | 6 | ADHD | ADHD Parents- How Do You Do It?! | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc19ir/adhd_parents_how_do_you_do_it/ |
MusicAndFairies | Hi— I’m quite new to this Forum.
I am a 31 year-old female from Toronto, Ontario, and I have spent the majority of my life struggling with symptoms that I think are ADHD. I struggle so much with these issues and want to know what I can do about them?
A. Time management: (i suck at it SO much and I always wish this wa... | 2021-12-08T21:14:53.000Z | rc166z | 11 | 2 | ADHD | What has helped your ADHD symptoms? | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc166z/what_has_helped_your_adhd_symptoms/ |
macaroni-sunshine | This morning I took 10mg of Adderall, and 30 minutes later I was sleeping. I just don’t feel like this medicine is working for me. Some days I take 20 mg but I don’t feel any different , I don’t feel stimulated at all besides my heartbeat sometimes. I’ve already switched meds once, I just don’t know if I’ll be able to ... | 2021-12-08T21:08:38.000Z | rc11ho | 2 | 3 | ADHD | i took my meds then took a nap | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc11ho/i_took_my_meds_then_took_a_nap/ |
helanthius_anomalus | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:05:26.000Z | rc0z5w | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else kinda miss commercials? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0z5w/anyone_else_kinda_miss_commercials/ |
MaximumAcceptable353 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T21:03:55.000Z | rc0xyw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | A lot of Regrets | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0xyw/a_lot_of_regrets/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T21:03:38.000Z | rc0xr3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD affecting relationships | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0xr3/adhd_affecting_relationships/ |
ragnarkar | I'm not sure if there's a term for what I tend to experience here but it's very much a part of me.
Basically, if really necessary, I can muster up the willpower and stay productive for the next several hours, days, or even weeks at a time. I can work with little/no interruptions or downtime during this period as well ... | 2021-12-08T21:00:29.000Z | rc0v7m | 7 | 37 | ADHD | Tendency to rebound badly after staying focused, disciplined, or productive for some period time. How would you manage it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0v7m/tendency_to_rebound_badly_after_staying_focused/ |
comedian42 | Inb4 I'm in no way associated with the dev. I'm sharing because I think this can help people.
Just wanted to drop in quick to talk about the Alarmy alarm clock app. This thing has saved my ass so many times. It's got lots of options (math problems are popular), but I only use one.
It sets an alarm that can only be t... | 2021-12-08T21:00:26.000Z | rc0v6d | 8 | 14 | ADHD | You Should know about Alarmy | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0v6d/you_should_know_about_alarmy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T20:59:23.000Z | rc0u7o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else rebound badly after staying focused, disciplined, or productive for some period time? And how would you manage it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0u7o/anyone_else_rebound_badly_after_staying_focused/ |
m857 | I was watching a video about how the braindifferent adapt in Japanese culture, and there was an indication that while Concerta is allowed, Adderall is not, even with a prescription.
Is there anyone who can offer some info on that? I'm seeing quite a few articles like this:
https://www.associatedkyotoprogram.org/brin... | 2021-12-08T20:58:36.000Z | rc0tlp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is Adderall illegal in Japan? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0tlp/is_adderall_illegal_in_japan/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T20:57:48.000Z | rc0t00 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else rebound badly after staying focused, disciplined, or productive for some period time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0t00/anyone_else_rebound_badly_after_staying_focused/ |
ICantExplainItAll | Saying headcanon bc in my life I don't think I've ever encountered a character that was explicitly stated as having ADHD
My favorites are:
Francis from Malcolm in the Middle
Aang from ATLA
Maria from Sound of Music
Andy Dwyer from Parks and Rec
Troy Barnes from Community
I'm willing to write individual essays ar... | 2021-12-08T20:57:20.000Z | rc0snh | 19 | 4 | ADHD | What characters do you headcanon with ADHD? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0snh/what_characters_do_you_headcanon_with_adhd/ |
Mental4Help | Okay everyone. I went from 50 mg to 30 for two weeks, now they are going to take me off cold turkey. NGL kinda worried. Been on it 6 months and if I miss a day I get irritable AF
When I voiced concern about this she said I’d be fine. Cool.
So now I’ll be on 40 mg strat and no addy but the strat takes a couple w... | 2021-12-08T20:57:06.000Z | rc0sgs | 6 | 2 | ADHD | From adderall to strattera. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0sgs/from_adderall_to_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T20:57:05.000Z | rc0sgq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Can you relate with these ADHD struggles? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0sgq/can_you_relate_with_these_adhd_struggles/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T20:55:14.000Z | rc0r3a | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Oh goddamn it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0r3a/oh_goddamn_it/ |
Imqwe | I've been addicted to computer games, my phone, porn for many years, i decided to stop abusing these things lately.
While doing so i find my self thinking about stuff that happened years ago, sometimes even decades ago and then beat myself up about it. My mind keeps on findings things and situations where I feel humi... | 2021-12-08T20:54:49.000Z | rc0qsb | 14 | 21 | ADHD | Why does my mind do this | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0qsb/why_does_my_mind_do_this/ |
MusicAndFairies | [removed] | 2021-12-08T20:51:21.000Z | rc0o8t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | So Frustrated! Is this ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0o8t/so_frustrated_is_this_adhd/ |
Streggamamma | My daughter has so many signs and symptoms of adhd including all of the ones listed here: [adhd in girls](https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-in-girls-symptoms-of-adhd-in-girls-20547) but no medical professional is willing to acknowledge that it is even a possibility. I'm not seeking medication for her yet, I just want ... | 2021-12-08T20:49:15.000Z | rc0mmy | 6 | 9 | ADHD | Girls get under diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0mmy/girls_get_under_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T20:48:52.000Z | rc0mcn | 3 | 1 | ADHD | New on meds(adderall) how can I gauge effectiveness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0mcn/new_on_medsadderall_how_can_i_gauge_effectiveness/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T20:47:10.000Z | rc0l4d | 10 | 0 | ADHD | a question for people with adhd who take medication | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0l4d/a_question_for_people_with_adhd_who_take/ |
yangpa1506 | (Disclaimer: I'm not American (because I get plenty of US-specific advice on Reddit regardless of the subreddit). And it's 4 AM as I type this, unable to sleep.)
I'm an introvert.
About 2,5 years ago (2019) I started freelancing full time, which meant I was working from home 99% of the time. A few months of burnout-i... | 2021-12-08T20:46:08.000Z | rc0kej | 2 | 4 | ADHD | Don't want to leave the house due to hypersensitivity (rant? Asking for advice?) | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0kej/dont_want_to_leave_the_house_due_to/ |
sliceofpecanpie | So first off I am very easy to set off and once I'm off I don't come back down for at least half a day.
I've always had this feeling before work or school, I used to cry as a kid or teen in the mornings and nights just cause I had this feeling of absolute panic and dread about going to school.
Now it's been replaced ... | 2021-12-08T20:45:37.000Z | rc0k1s | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Seething rage at the prospect of going to work | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0k1s/seething_rage_at_the_prospect_of_going_to_work/ |
Jad_n | I schedule a checkup with my PCP and I brought up some symptoms I had such as low energy, trouble focusing, sleeping, etc and maybe I have ADHD and would like to get help for it. He immediately said the things I've listed are just common issues in young adults and I just needed to fix my sleeping problem and everything... | 2021-12-08T20:44:06.000Z | rc0ivd | 3 | 3 | ADHD | My PCP immediately dismissed the idea that I might have a problem | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0ivd/my_pcp_immediately_dismissed_the_idea_that_i/ |
20o0o1 | I’ve been trying to get health insurance for 3 months. I’m already a mess right now and I keep getting old cards in the mail, thinking I finally have insurance after applying to the 20 different fucking websites there are. Only to find out that card was a dud because it was based off of the insurance my mom had me on. ... | 2021-12-08T20:41:32.000Z | rc0h1f | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Struggling to even get health insurance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0h1f/struggling_to_even_get_health_insurance/ |
MenuTime5231 | Unfortunately I didn't get any response on my last thread about being impulsive so trying again with less context.
I've noticed my impulsiveness has exploded lately and it's spread to different areas of my life. What are things you've done to manage?
If I write too much no one will respond, if I write too little my... | 2021-12-08T20:40:04.000Z | rc0fvv | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What are ways to control your ADHD related impulsiveness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0fvv/what_are_ways_to_control_your_adhd_related/ |
kcm9638 | I was recently diagnosed with adhd through an online psychiatric evaluation (mostly inattentive). Unfortunately, they weren’t licensed to prescribe meds in my state yet. So I went to my PCP and he would only prescribe me strattera 25mg. I was ok with this because I’m hesitant about trying stimulants due to my anxiety a... | 2021-12-08T20:39:01.000Z | rc0f36 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | 2 weeks in on Strattera and still having awful side affects. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0f36/2_weeks_in_on_strattera_and_still_having_awful/ |
VictimOfReality | 35yo male, feel like I might have ADHD or something related. Most stories on this sub I can relate to and without going into detail on my own experiences, I know I need to see a professional. Maybe I'll write that in a comment if I feel up to it.
I don't have a very positive outlook on GPs due to a mixed bag of averag... | 2021-12-08T20:38:32.000Z | rc0ero | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I don't know where to start | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0ero/i_dont_know_where_to_start/ |
Professional_Fail_62 | So I’m a violinist and every-time I play it always feels like I’m the worst member in our orchestra because I always seem to miss the simplest notes even when I’ve practiced well. Everyone else in orchestra seems to see these things so well even the people who don’t know practice and I feel like I simply wasn’t built t... | 2021-12-08T20:37:14.000Z | rc0dth | 2 | 3 | ADHD | To all my fellow musicians does this happen to you too or am I just stupid | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0dth/to_all_my_fellow_musicians_does_this_happen_to/ |
VaarrLovesHisWife | Does anybody have any experience working with Facebook groups? I really want it to be a place to educate people in my community about ADHD and find support. I see that there is a section for guides and I think that would be a great place to put info on specific subjects, but I have no idea how to format that. I don'... | 2021-12-08T20:37:02.000Z | rc0dp3 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Created a local ADHD FaceBook group. I have no idea what I'm doing.... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0dp3/created_a_local_adhd_facebook_group_i_have_no/ |
FawxL | Hey there everyone!
First, I just wanted to be clear that I haven't been diagnosed with ADHD, and I plan to start the process of getting an evaluation done in January or February. However, I just wanted to know if anyone else here uses Pre-workout to get things done?
I've been using C4 pre-workout for over a year dai... | 2021-12-08T20:36:32.000Z | rc0dby | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Using Pre-workout? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0dby/using_preworkout/ |
dalekgaming59 | I keep thinking of chickens the word gobble keeps resurfacing in my ,ind like a goddamn broken record,i see rooster heads on images i see please wha is this how do you deal with this.i really need to figure out how to stop this,please help me.it like its overtaken me,this makes me really fucking anxious,angery,depress... | 2021-12-08T20:35:27.000Z | rc0cjx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Help how fo i deal with this | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rc0cjx/help_how_fo_i_deal_with_this/ |
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