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booty_chicago | I’m on a weight loss journey and according to fancy calculators, I won’t see results for months. I really struggle with impatience. That’s a lot of waiting and not a lot of dopamine hits. It feels like it’s for nothing. The depression isn’t helpful. And I hate working out, so I’m just miserable. I’ve been at it for 4 weeks and there’s been no progress on the scale or in pics. Bf says I should see progress, but I’m not.
How do I get by in the mean time, while I’m waiting for results? The executive dysfunction sucks when I have to work out and lately, I just cry for at least an hour afterwards bc I just put myself through pain and there’s seemingly no pay off. I can’t get dopamine hits from food anymore and I certainly don’t get them from exercise. My brain goes a mile a minute and my body just isn’t keeping up. When I do things, I do them fast, I want results fast. But with this, I’m getting nothing. I just wait and cry. Really struggling to accept myself while actively wanting to majorly change myself. I can’t stand the image I see in the mirror and knowing I’ll have to continue to live like this for months, when I cry about it *every day*, I’m just so miserable. I’m crying at work, I’m crying when I get home from work, I’m just a mess.
I know we struggle with patience, some more than others but I’m wondering if anyone has any advice regarding adhd and weight loss, adhd and patience, adhd and acceptance or ANY advice, that would be greatly appreciated
TLDR: Will take a long time to lose weight, struggling with patience and low self esteem
(Kinda xposted) | 2021-12-08T15:09:34.000Z | rbte0q | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Weight loss, patience, acceptance | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbte0q/weight_loss_patience_acceptance/ |
DORFSCHLACHTER | [removed] | 2021-12-08T15:06:54.000Z | rbtc0r | 1 | 0 | ADHD | ADHD and extreme forms of music | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbtc0r/adhd_and_extreme_forms_of_music/ |
sleepwalkphd | I just moved to a new state and have to switch psychiatrists after the new year. My current doctor can treat me until Jan 1 out of state due to changes made during covid, but that is being reversed after that new year and I need to find one in the state where I currently am located (Atlanta, GA). I’m super worried that a new doctor might try to put me on different meds. I’ve tried almost everything (adderall, Concerta, Vyvanse) and the only thing that works for me is mydayis. Does anyone have any tips on how to stay on meds with a new doctor? Am I just catastrophising here?
Thanks for any advice! | 2021-12-08T15:01:26.000Z | rbt7sq | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Switching psychiatrists due to moving to a new state. How to stay on current meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbt7sq/switching_psychiatrists_due_to_moving_to_a_new/ |
diget17 | I've never seen a psychiatrist/been prescribed antidepressants in the US (although I've been diagnosed and prescribed meds in another country).
I have insurance through my employer but the deductible is like $2500. Is it worth it to go with the providers covered by the insurance or should I just go with online service providers when the deductible is so high? | 2021-12-08T14:59:03.000Z | rbt5ot | 8 | 3 | ADHD | If you have a high deductible insurance plan, is it better to go with a cerebral/online provider without insurance? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbt5ot/if_you_have_a_high_deductible_insurance_plan_is/ |
Jh0s00 | Apparently a lot of doctors avoid recommending Vyvanse because its more expensive to make. A doctor finally recommended it to me I've been on Ritalin for years with minimal succes and a lot of shitty side effects and I finally got prescribed eith Vyvanse and Its not perfect but had helped a lot. Id recommend asking for it at the doctors if you have had bad experiences with Ritalin. Of course different people react differently to different kinds of medication. I just thought I'd mention this since a lot of people haven't even heard of it before. | 2021-12-08T14:53:02.000Z | rbt1cm | 26 | 6 | ADHD | About Vyvanse | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbt1cm/about_vyvanse/ |
kmada | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:48:30.000Z | rbsy0j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to find out if I have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsy0j/how_to_find_out_if_i_have_adhd/ |
Ok_Use2159 | Ever since I have started driving I have always gotten lost and I am curious if it is because of my ADHD. Anytime I have to go somewhere new I get so nervous of getting lost.
It’s like I make one wrong turn and all of the sudden I am in the middle of nowhere because I panic…Just now I had an appointment that was 13 minutes away and was driving for an hour and 20 minutes because I got so lost (never ended up making the appointment).
The panic of getting lost causes me to get so much more lost even if I am only minutes away from the destination. I’m unsure if this is just me or if it related to my ADHD. I would love to know if anyone can relate to this? | 2021-12-08T14:42:20.000Z | rbstgm | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Is being bad at directions a symptom of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbstgm/is_being_bad_at_directions_a_symptom_of_adhd/ |
bigwetpoops | Hello everyone,
I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, and I use the VA healthcare system to try to manage it with medication, which can be a struggle sometimes. When I first was seeking help, they prescribed me with Remeron (mirtazapine) for depression. It was a HUGE help, not only with mood but also with sleep and improving my lack of appetite. However, it didn't help the ADHD symptoms, and eventually my therapist figured out that it was ADHD and we switched my medication to Wellbutrin (bupropion). That helped immensely, too, but in a different way, and it was clear that it wasn't helping enough. The psychiatrist at that hospital didn't "believe" in stimulants, so I had to push for an outside provider and eventually acquired a prescription for Adderall. Now THAT was a game-changer.
However, over time I noticed that I do still have problems with depression, and the Adderall can be a little intense...plus my ever-present problems sleeping and eating, so eventually I tried a low dose of Adderall with Wellbutrin. That actually worked pretty great, but it still affected my eating and sleeping, and increased doses of Wellbutrin would give me mood swings and increased my temper. It seemed like a very precarious combination. So NOW I'm on Adderall and Remeron, which, again, is pretty great as far as treating ADHD, mood stabilizing, and helping maintain an appetite and somewhat regular sleep pattern, but I still feel like something is missing that I had before. My ADHD symptoms are improved, but the Adderall/Wellbutrin combo I think was much better.
So my question, after all that pointless rambling, is:
Has anyone ever used all three drugs together? Does anyone have an experience with it that they could share?
It seems to me like it could be a great combination, but taking three psych drugs at once is starting to feel a little excessive. But then, of course, I don't know what the fuck I'm talking about. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist tomorrow morning and would like to ask her about this, but I'm putting the feelers out as to whether this is ridiculous or not. She's kind of passive about my medication management and often goes with what I suggest I'd like to try as far as meds and dosage, so I want to go in informed and maybe have some relevant questions to ask.
Thanks, hope y'all are doing alright! | 2021-12-08T14:40:02.000Z | rbsrq0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Drug cocktail question - Adderall, Wellbutrin, and Remeron? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsrq0/drug_cocktail_question_adderall_wellbutrin_and/ |
Ostblocktricker | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:39:06.000Z | rbsr26 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How close is autism to ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsr26/how_close_is_autism_to_adhd/ |
This_ManU67 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:38:32.000Z | rbsqn5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm tired of feeling stupid everyday | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsqn5/im_tired_of_feeling_stupid_everyday/ |
Expensive-Pen2424 | Writing my first post here after reading lot of inspiration stories from you.
I am currently rock bottom, about to quit a job after 8 months because I just burnt out and feel I am no point of return.
What hurts more is that this is happening again. Two years ago I was 3 months into a new job that was more challenging than before, and start feeling that I could not get anything done, went into burnout and had to tell my boss that I had to stop. After taking abreak and start doing therapy I discovered ADHD. I read "Driven to distraction" from Dr. Hallowell in one go and my life made so much sense. All the previous episodes of feeling inadequate and not able to delivery that I typically attributed just for me not wanting to do it finally had an explanation.
I decided to go back to the job (just 4 weeks after), which in retrospect was a mistake. I read about coping mechanisms (exercise, doing todo lists) and felt productive again and felt it was "cure". Even decided not to do the ADHD medication that the doctor was suggesting - somehow I was always been a bit adverse to meds.
The result was even if I had 2-3 months of high productivity coming from that high, I was suddenly caught up again in the same cycle of not being able to deliver. I decided then to move back to my home country and quit my job. After telling my boss that, a few weeks later and just 4 weeks before having to leave the company I was again in burnout and feeling that I could not delivery and have to step out. I took a leave again and just had a couple of meetings a day to help my successor ramp up.
That second episode + my wife being pregnant felt it was the wake up call I needed. I moved back to my home town and close to family and decided that wanted to support my wife during the last months of pregnancy and focus on understanding my ADHD.
Then I started in the spiral again, I did a bit of behavioral adhd coaching and start adopting some techniques in my life (todo list, calendar blocking). I start feeling productive, but also started looking for the next shining thing. I was ready to take some time off and be there for my wife during the birth of our new son, but suddenly I was accepting a super demanding job just to start a month after my newborn would be out.
Looking back I don't know what I was thinking. Going from two burndowns because of ADHD and trying to go to a even more demanding job, while in the middle of moving countries and having a first child.
The last few months have been super obsessed with the job and slowly getting to burn down again. I started building anxiety at work and start "checking out" which just piled more work and finally got to a point that I'm clearly unable to perform. At home my wife is thinking about divorce and I feel I never have time to really bond with my baby.
At this moment I just feel huge regrets from not been able to follow through my treatment one year ago and feeling a huge need to just leave this job, but at same point don't want to leave anyone behind. Why I keep doing the same mistakes? | 2021-12-08T14:36:23.000Z | rbsp2r | 3 | 4 | ADHD | Why can't I learn | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsp2r/why_cant_i_learn/ |
Kodys_angel | Hey all!
Wondering if anyone has experienced similar….
I know that there’s other factors in my life that are contributing to this feeling, but since my diagnosis and struggle to find meds that work for me I’ve been feeling increasingly depressed and anxious.
I knew for a while I had ADHD, but it actually took someone walking me through the process to actually get a diagnosis. And when I did I was elated, relieved and a little p!ssed off in all honesty! I’ve struggled for so long and been palmed off with a typical anxiety/depression diagnosis when actually, looking back, I know it was probably stemming from untreated ADHD.
I recently failed one of my modules for Open Uni despite excelling in all other areas of the course because I just CAN’T learn it. Like, I TRY. But brain says NOPE!
I guess now I know why I can’t focus, but it still doesn’t change the situation.
There ARE other factors, but I feel like i was quite capable of dealing with everything else and then along comes ADHD for SURE and I’m falling apart.
I guess I’m just wondering if this is just the straw that broke the camel’s back, or if it’s something others have experienced being diagnosed in adulthood?
If you got this far in my rambling, I thank you. Just really need to get it off my chest…. | 2021-12-08T14:35:28.000Z | rbsofe | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone struggled after getting diagnosis? Feeling super depressed… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsofe/anyone_struggled_after_getting_diagnosis_feeling/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:34:43.000Z | rbsnw8 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I think I’m going to be denied ADHD medication because I smoke cannabis. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsnw8/i_think_im_going_to_be_denied_adhd_medication/ |
gabosta | I have so much to do, and study, but I just can't.
I have so many tests for the next two months, not counting the ones from the last month. They are all college entrance exams, but I have 3 tests to do for each school. I have one this friday, and then another one sunday, and then another one next sunday, and then more to come. It's a lot to study, something I failed to do in the past two years because undiagnosed ADHD and online school is a bad combo.
I am medicated, but I was still adjusting my dose with my psychiatrist... who is in a medical leave for an undeterminated amount of time, so I'm in a low dosage. So I have to find a new psychiatrist, a new psychologist (mine was bad L), study for tests, written tests and specific and drawing tests. Most of this tests are 5 hours long. And I can't pay attention to the online classes that are supposed to help me remember and learn the content for these tests, or read the necessary books for the specific tests.
HOW DO I DEAL WITH EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION? I thought the meds were going to help, but I don't feel anything different. I'm watching the class while listening to music and browsing reddit. Before that I was watching it while watching a youtube video and playing Mario Kart 7.
I'm just tired. I want to be able to study, to pay attention to classes, to enter college. Just organizing my room would be good! But I can't do the "start studying" and "focus" part, even on meds. ADHD sucks sometimes. | 2021-12-08T14:33:51.000Z | rbsn9b | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I'm just tired | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsn9b/im_just_tired/ |
cloren | 20mg (half of a 40) chewable.
I (42m) took adderall for about a decade before I slowly took myself off of it about 3 years ago. I have high blood pressure so I’ve been trying to go careful with the stimulants, but found myself upping my coffee intake. I’m also now back to my heaviest weight.
Work, and home life as parent (with a partner)to two girls four and under four. I have been having trouble staying on any task and shit just seemed to be unmanageable on my own.
What now?
Edit: what can I expect to be different or the same as adderrall? | 2021-12-08T14:33:45.000Z | rbsn6o | 10 | 2 | ADHD | I took my first Vyvanse minutes ago. What now? | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsn6o/i_took_my_first_vyvanse_minutes_ago_what_now/ |
GreenAwareness | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:32:45.000Z | rbsmgw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone took ADHD medication during pregnancy? Anyone has any experience with that? I just found out and weighting the benefits vs. risks. Any knowledge or even reading my concerns would be appreciated! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsmgw/anyone_took_adhd_medication_during_pregnancy/ |
Anime___Junky | I’m not sure if it’s just me but I guess I’m hypersensitive to touch, not when people touch me /or I get hurt, just like it certain places(like home) it feels like invisible bugs on my skin, I don’t really have allergies or anything so I’m really concerned, does this happen to anyone else here?
I looked up if hypersensitivity had anything to do with adhd, some things did pop up but I’m not sure if it’s the speaking of same thing. | 2021-12-08T14:31:04.000Z | rbsl8a | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Hypersensitivity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsl8a/hypersensitivity/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:30:38.000Z | rbskvp | 1 | 6 | ADHD | majority of our "symptoms" wouldn't be symptoms if capitalism didn't force them to be | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbskvp/majority_of_our_symptoms_wouldnt_be_symptoms_if/ |
tacos4eva | I got about 30 min of sleep. I’ve no idea how much exercise will help against such a huge sleep deficit, but I’m heading to the park to run stairs. Looking forward to a day where I’ve had a full nights sleep, 3 healthy meals, exercise, feel good about work and be in a positive place at the end of the day. Today, might just be the stairs. Wishing y’all the best of luck today | 2021-12-08T14:28:32.000Z | rbsjbb | 1 | 5 | ADHD | One step in front of another | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsjbb/one_step_in_front_of_another/ |
_ADHDanddrowning_ | Ok, so this is a throwaway account because my SO knows my normal one. And it is a bit of a vent, because I don't know who to go to with this.
My SO and I are in a relationship for five years now and we live together. I am diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type and my SO is not diagnosed, but I am pretty sure they have it as well.
I love them so much, but I don't know how to continue. It feels like we are both shipwrecked and I can barely keep my head above the water, but my SO cannot even swim and does not try to tread water at all.
I would really like to get an 'adult job', keep the house clean, pay the bills on time, do groceries etc etc. But I struggle with that. I try tough. I try to organise things in a way that I can manage, and it goes okay, but it costs me a lot of energy.
When I suggest to make a list of things we need to do, my SO sighs. They rather play a video game. My SO is in debt, because they do not pay their bills on time. But still they buy brand name stuff and go to the more expensive grocery store. Even when I tell them we can not afford it.
I've had a serious talk with them about all of this many times, and they get emotional and say they understand. But never really make an effort. And I do understand how hard it is to do that, because I see so much of myself in them. But, you know, myself from ten years ago.
I don't know anymore. I love them a lot, I really do and this is a list of the negative things, not of all the many, many positive things, but how can I ever really grow and start a family and things like that, when I feel like drowning? | 2021-12-08T14:26:01.000Z | rbshi0 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | I am not sure about my relationship anymore, because I can't handle to pick up the slack. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbshi0/i_am_not_sure_about_my_relationship_anymore/ |
auntie_depressant1 | I am very good at my job. I really am. I have always been the bright one. But at every job I have there are always eventually situations that either lead to me being fired or me quitting because I simply can’t take it anymore. I can never chill because I know that even if I have a job now I probably won’t have it within several months. They are not related to my knowledge of the subject it is often different things but there is always a thing that doesn’t let me keep a job, build relationships at workplace and progress to further higher levels. Last year have been terrible both in terms of ADHD symptoms + depression. I lost 2 jobs one by one and now I am struggling again to find a job. I had 15 interviews and even though on paper I am a perfect candidate for most of them and I am definitely top candidate for the positions, on every interview my mental health just took the worst out of me and made me say smth so cringe so stupid that i wanted to slap myself right at the spot. So ended up not getting an offer from either of them. I have always tried to be resilient and not be discouraged by failures, but it is getting harder and harder. Every failure just keeps adding drops and i feel like there is no more drops left. I caught myself thinking for the first time in my life that I don’t wanna do this anymore. I dont wanna go on, don’t wanna fight through every day of my life, dont want to constantly go through difficulties i shouldnt be going through, don’t want to continue building up the disappointment in myself. It grows every day. I am a failure and the older i become the bigger my track record of failures is and it doesn’t goes away. My brain is tellimg me everyone knows that and with every time i fail people just think “yeah that makes sense I had problems with her too”, or last time i lost i was/am very sad that probable the managers from my previous jobs will know and think “oh they found out she is not worth it and fired her too, as expected”. I don’t know how and where to find strength anymore to continue fighting and trying. I don’t know | 2021-12-08T14:25:45.000Z | rbshap | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I can’t live life because I can’t function neither at work nor ever. I lose jobs all the time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbshap/i_cant_live_life_because_i_cant_function_neither/ |
ConfusionTimely5255 | Hey! So I wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar experience and wanted to hear your stories!
I’m 24f and for years had mental health issues but was managing them. 2020 it went down hill.. 2 years later I’m still in the sameish spot.
I have symptoms from adhd/anxiety/ocd/depression/bp but no one professional can diagnose me. Instead I’ve been prescribed ADHD medication just cause they are out of options.
Has anyone else had a hard time getting an ADHD diagnosis? And how did you find out/ think you had adhd? | 2021-12-08T14:16:30.000Z | rbsan7 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Advice on multi-diagnosis | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsan7/advice_on_multidiagnosis/ |
Annual_Bullfrog_1051 | Hi, I have never done this before but I figured this was a good place to seek advice.
I (non-ADHD) have been seeing a guy for around a year now - he is great. We started off as friends and eventually, started a sexual relationship which then led to us becoming ‘official’ in August.
During the past year or so I have been there through him during his ups and downs, he has struggled a lot with his mental health and I have supported him however I possibly could while he was not working, when he needed someone to talk to, etc. and we have done and shared a lot together to the point where a few months ago when we were away on holiday he actually broke down and said how happy he was, and how he never thought that he would have someone like this.
We talked about future plans, like where we were going to go next. And then in November, he finally received his ADHD diagnosis and started a new job - and it all changed. Admittedly, at the time I didn’t do enough research into how this diagnosis would affect him.
He ended it with me the day before he started his new job, and we were able to talk things through and give it another go and then last week he ended it again.
In talking to him, he has said that I have done nothing wrong - but over time, he has started to resent the relationship and the sense of ‘obligation’ that comes with it - and in turn this caused him to begin to resent me, which he did not want to do.
Last night we talked and I poured my heart out to him, we went through the whole timeline from start to finish. We both agreed how good it was. One of the things that he mentioned he was struggling with was work. He explained that in working 9-5, 5 days out of 7 per week he just felt as though he cannot focus on anything other than work when he knows he has work the next day - he can’t relax, switch off. Another was that he feels he prefers being alone, as he is in control of the stimulation he is getting and he has had difficult in the past - e.g hanging out with friends, he can find himself removing himself from the situation to go and be alone.
TL; DR - at the start things were very intense and full on, we were very much in love, and that has shifted over the past five weeks or so to the point he has now ended our relationship.
I would really, really appreciate any advice you can give. I don’t want to lose him, and given that there was no fight or trigger for it as far as either of us can see - I don’t think it needs to be that way. | 2021-12-08T14:15:46.000Z | rbsa49 | 22 | 3 | ADHD | Advice - relationships with an ADHD partner (my perspective being non-ADHD) | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbsa49/advice_relationships_with_an_adhd_partner_my/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T14:13:19.000Z | rbs8go | 7 | 7 | ADHD | Does ADHD sometimes looks like OCD? | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbs8go/does_adhd_sometimes_looks_like_ocd/ |
anouma | I need advice from people who have been in a similar situation (if there are any lol) but I also just need to get it off my chest to ppl ik might understand. I graduated uni over a year ago and since then I have been home taking online courses/reading book every now/meeting up with friends and just doing whatever I feel like doing. I feel ok, I don’t feel sad or anything but Ik I need to take the next step. I’ve decided I’d rather do a masters degree than work and I have started doing my research and will start applying soon hopefully.
I am happy I’ve had that year off because for the past 5 yrs finishing high-school and uni without meds have been exhausting and back then I was just waiting for the day I’d be able to not have any commitments without feeling guilty. But recently it feels like everyone around me is moving forward with their lives so fast and it is so easy for them while I’d just been stuck. I don’t have access to meds rn because I’m in a country where the ones that are available have the worst side-effects so meds are not an option and I’m just wondering if other people have experienced similar feelings of being behind/not being completely motivated to take the next step/have taken a long break from commitments. How did you snap out of that and does it ever feel different in the future? | 2021-12-08T14:09:31.000Z | rbs5pg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling behind in life and being unmotivated to take the next step | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbs5pg/feeling_behind_in_life_and_being_unmotivated_to/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:08:52.000Z | rbs59v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall question! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbs59v/adderall_question/ |
crazy_curie | Hi all! So I have been diagnosed with ADHD for about 2 years and I have been taking 10 mg of ritalin. It started as 5 mg and since the last 6-7 months it was upped to 10mg.
I really didn’t have any issues but up until a week ago where I have had so much anxiety to a point where I am unable to focus, sleep, eat or do anything productive.
A bit of a background info: I was also taking anti depressants along with Ritalin from February 2020 till April 2020 and then I stopped with anti depressants. But now I’m only on Ritalin.
Did anyone else go through this? I’m thinking if I should lower my dose or completely stop with my medication? Because right now I am really struggling with bad side effects more than any good ones. | 2021-12-08T14:08:43.000Z | rbs55z | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Anxiety with Ritalin ? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbs55z/anxiety_with_ritalin/ |
DudeThatsSpermNoMilk | [removed] | 2021-12-08T14:00:42.000Z | rbrzbb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What's a song that your dopamine has caused you to be fixated on right now? Mines deadmau5 - Strobe | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrzbb/whats_a_song_that_your_dopamine_has_caused_you_to/ |
nonsensemakesnosense | Since one of our symptoms is losing interest quickly, I'm curios what's something that you wish you were able to stick to or finish, so you become good at it?
For me it's:
* learn at least one other language ( another post about languages inspired my question )
* I'd like to be good at drawing
but I lose interest just as fast as it comes and once it's gone I can't get myself to sit down and put in the work necessary. | 2021-12-08T13:54:23.000Z | rbruqe | 294 | 482 | ADHD | What are things you wish you were able to get really good at but ADHD makes it feel impossible? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbruqe/what_are_things_you_wish_you_were_able_to_get/ |
sparkly____sloth | So, I've just been put on Concerta 18mg. Hopefully my pharmacy has it and I can take my first dose tomorrow. My doctor says to take it first thing in the morning before breakfast since it's working better without food but to check the fact sheet with the med and do as the company says. Are you having breakfast with the medication and how does eating or not affect it for you? Bonus question, how long does the effect last? I'm a bit sceptical about the 10 to 12 hours my doctor mentioned... | 2021-12-08T13:54:15.000Z | rbruny | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Concerta breakfast yes or no? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbruny/concerta_breakfast_yes_or_no/ |
chizzdatictac | title pretty much explains it. I was really excited about going to culinary school at first but then I pressured myself into going full time when I registered for classes and I ended up with WAY too much of a workload. after my practical class where I actually got to cook (the only class I liked) ended, I stopped going to my other classes because I'd already forgotten to do the homework for any of them for weeks and I didn't see the point to finishing them out if I couldn't even get above a D. I know it's the right choice for me not to go back because I wouldn't like it, but I'm still really bummed and I feel like I'm letting people down by not following through. ADHD can really suck sometimes I guess is what I'm getting at. blegh | 2021-12-08T13:43:16.000Z | rbrn4k | 1 | 3 | ADHD | just dropped out of culinary school after a semester | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrn4k/just_dropped_out_of_culinary_school_after_a/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:42:29.000Z | rbrmmc | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Someone Talk Me Down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrmmc/someone_talk_me_down/ |
artemis-fartemis | I clench my jaw, and I have days that it really hurts and give me massive headache.
I don't most of the time when I need to focus on something, like typing a work email, playing games, trying to fall asleep, but when I do physical work, or when working out than I relax my jaw more and its not that big of a problem.
I have tried massaging my jaw muscles, but that just only hurts them more.
What can I do to kinda help my jaw muscles relax a bit more? | 2021-12-08T13:42:10.000Z | rbrmes | 9 | 5 | ADHD | Jaw clenching | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrmes/jaw_clenching/ |
KitCat5e | I started taking my ADHD seriously in my Mid 30s and noticed I’m not interested in any hobbies. I planned on getting into comic books but never could finish reading them. Whenever I plan to start a hobby it feels like I have no energy. I’m still able to do my job competently ( I’m a cable technician) but outside of that I have no energy. I’m on a generic version of Adderall (15mg) and anti-depressants (10mg). | 2021-12-08T13:40:17.000Z | rbrl5v | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Loss of Interests | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrl5v/loss_of_interests/ |
cattlebatty | EDIT: I meant *tolerance*, not dependency!
I struggle to find any actual studies on how effective skipping medication (long acting, like Concerta) on certain days of the week is. E.g., the weekends, an “easy” day at work, etc.
It’s difficult for me to decide to not take it on workdays even if they’ll be “easy” because I’ll still be off track for the day. The consequences of my lack of productivity are lower of course on these days, but I still feel poorly!
Do people know of data investigating this? I know I’ve seen it mentioned here before. Thanks! | 2021-12-08T13:37:50.000Z | rbrjiq | 8 | 3 | ADHD | Actual DATA for stimulant vacation days to stave off dependence? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrjiq/actual_data_for_stimulant_vacation_days_to_stave/ |
dragonekm | Sooo, where do I start? I never had much trouble in school, since all the subjects were easy for me, and I always had bad grades only because of homework, which I almost never did, and if I did, it was last second. There are many many more things I do that are symptoms of ADHD. But, I’m telling you this because I am scared to talk to my psychologist about it. I’ve told my mom, my stepdad, my girlfriend, that I believe I may have ADHD, since pretty much all the symptoms i’ve read so far, i can relate to.
My mom just tells me i’m lazy, and i’m not doing what i’m supposed to to get revenge on her(my parents divorced and my mom thinks i’m mad at her it happened? idk). My stepdad tells me it’s not adhd because if i had adhd i’d be hyper active, and i’m not, according to him. My girlfriend tells me that i shouldn’t be diagnosing myself(and i agree with her) and that i should stop reading too much about it because they can be regular symptoms and she doesn’t want me to basically, idk how to explain it, she doesn’t want me to make myself believe i have adhd if i don’t have it. But i can’t stop reading about it, and relating to pretty much everything i see. And i would tell that to my psychologist, but i’m scared that she will think i’m just overreacting and diagnosing myself, or that i’m acting like it. Today, I zoned out once, and forgot what she was asking twice, which made me feel ashamed of myself, that i’m making all of this up. What should i do? I’m scared of asking her, because i don’t want to seem like that type of person that just makes up their mental health problem to get medication or get attention because i’m unique, which is the reason i’m scared of asking. Everytime i read something new about adhd and relate to it, next time i do something that is a symptom of adhd, i just think to myself i’m making all of this up. I’ve done a lot of tests(which i know are NOT diagnosing me, rather showing me signs of adhd) and all of them said i have quite high symptoms of adhd. I really don’t want to seem like that type of guy that diagnoses himself with something, and makes shit up, but i feel like i should get help since, if i do in fact have adhd, i may get treatment that will help me. I haven’t been to a adhd diagnosis or anything like that, and i’ve never got any professional results saying i have adhd. i also don’t want to seem like that type of guy that is just desperately looking for excuses to their laziness. I constantly feel guilty when i don’t do something i tried to motivate myself to do. thoughts? | 2021-12-08T13:35:56.000Z | rbri7c | 8 | 18 | ADHD | I’m scared i read too much about adhd, and subconsciously making me feel like I have it, even tho I haven’t been diagnosed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbri7c/im_scared_i_read_too_much_about_adhd_and/ |
Pineappleninja91 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:32:55.000Z | rbrg62 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The adhd is mind blowing but do you know what never happened? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbrg62/the_adhd_is_mind_blowing_but_do_you_know_what/ |
Zwiffer78 | I was diagnosed roughly 2 years ago at age 41. Learning about my impairments has been a great eye opener for me. It also made me realize why I got stuck in places where others (including myself) expected more from me.
Turns out that I’m not as stupid or worthless as I though I was. Actually realizing I had actually been the driving force behind many innovations during my career, but never acknowledging it to myself or others. Even willingly letting others take credit.
I got lucky finding a new job that actually recognizes my better qualities and which doesn’t put me in a position where I get stuck because of my weaknesses. A job that I could only have found with my gained insights.
So here I am at a point where I’m actually in a pretty good place. Where I’ve been seeing more and more confirmation that my value actually matters more than 0. And even starting to believe in that myself.
So…. Here’s the thing. People that I considered as my closest inner circle of friends (practically family) for my whole adult life feel more astranged now.
As if the old ‘low self-esteem’ struggling me was how they actually ‘liked’ me to be. As if my struggles and their ‘guidance’ was something they needed to feel better about themselves.
Realizing my ‘friends’ are actually more damaged than I ever was.
Realizing I’m in (and maybe always have been) in a better/happier place that they are.
Realizing their ‘guidance’ never actually helped me.
Realizing my friends actually liked seeing me fail….
Realizing I need to find other friends….
This may be the next step in my process. But at this point the whole realization makes me feel lonely and heartbroken.
Can anyone relate to this? | 2021-12-08T13:22:37.000Z | rbr92m | 54 | 303 | ADHD | Learning about my ADHD at age 41 has dramatically changed my view on most of my lifelong ‘friendships’. Relatable? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr92m/learning_about_my_adhd_at_age_41_has_dramatically/ |
RantyPattern | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:17:01.000Z | rbr5ex | 0 | 1 | ADHD | How essential is partner/parent input on an ADHD diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr5ex/how_essential_is_partnerparent_input_on_an_adhd/ |
L1b3rty0rD3ath | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:16:46.000Z | rbr596 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Getting enough sleep and getting up early. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr596/getting_enough_sleep_and_getting_up_early/ |
Livestock110 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:16:24.000Z | rbr50x | 0 | 1 | ADHD | After so long, my life has finally changed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr50x/after_so_long_my_life_has_finally_changed/ |
throway78886 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:13:28.000Z | rbr32y | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Do they usually count pills at follow-up appointments? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr32y/do_they_usually_count_pills_at_followup/ |
thiikn | I get aI get a good mood rush when on Vyvanse. Is it happiness or the absence of sadness?
I gotta know the difference... Am I only able to get shit done when I’m happy? That’d be unacceptable.. Or can’t I do stuff because I’m paralyzed from unreasonable sadness and lack of motivation?
Does anyone else also have this effect when on Vyvanse? Please share your experiences and thoughts. | 2021-12-08T13:12:11.000Z | rbr281 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I get aI get a good mood rush when on Vyvanse. Is it happiness or the absence of sadness? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr281/i_get_ai_get_a_good_mood_rush_when_on_vyvanse_is/ |
thiikn | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:09:17.000Z | rbr07v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I get aI get a good mood rush when on Vyvanse. Is it happiness or the absence of sadness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbr07v/i_get_ai_get_a_good_mood_rush_when_on_vyvanse_is/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T13:05:55.000Z | rbqy5t | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Does your Medication stop working temporarily because you eat or exercise during the day and now you plan your day around the "I am functioning" window? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqy5t/does_your_medication_stop_working_temporarily/ |
PoppingCandyPancake | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:05:21.000Z | rbqxtx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What are your experiences with meds helping with these specific traits - focus, motivation, object permanence, working memory, articulation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqxtx/what_are_your_experiences_with_meds_helping_with/ |
AggressivePoetry5726 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T13:04:47.000Z | rbqxgh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | hello folks, I have created a adhd telegram group | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqxgh/hello_folks_i_have_created_a_adhd_telegram_group/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T13:00:37.000Z | rbquku | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Spouse with ADHD, explosive anger | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbquku/spouse_with_adhd_explosive_anger/ |
Beginning-Surround2 | Hey guys, does anyone else have a serious issue making and keeping friends due to ADHD? Im always mess it up cause i come across as “too much” or “too loud” and it’s serious messed with my self esteem being rejected so much. I start my ADHD medication in January and for the love of god I hope it can calm me down a bit and help me act more like a normal human being. Does anyone know if the medication has helped them with making/keeping friends? I really hope someone can answer this. Thanks guys | 2021-12-08T12:57:51.000Z | rbqsg2 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | Struggling with making friends | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqsg2/struggling_with_making_friends/ |
thiikn | [removed] | 2021-12-08T12:57:51.000Z | rbqsfu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I get a good mood rush when on Vyvanse. Is it happiness or the absence of sadness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqsfu/i_get_a_good_mood_rush_when_on_vyvanse_is_it/ |
Beginning-Surround2 | Hey guys I’m set to start my medication for adhd in January. The worst symptom I’m hoping it helps with it emotional regulation. I literally get offended so easily, take everything to heart, get in moods for HOURS if me and my partner fight and I then can’t even focus on my work. And I just feel like I’m so so sensitive emotionally. I doubt the meds will help that much but has anyone had any experience with meds helping level your emotions out a bit? Any feedback would be appreciated 🙏🏼 | 2021-12-08T12:54:18.000Z | rbqq46 | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Emotional regulation | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqq46/emotional_regulation/ |
s0ulbrother | So first of all God Bless America and its wonderful health insurance system having insurance ties to employment. So I have Kaiser currently and have had it pretty much more whole life. I had it under my parents and I had it with my first job, and for the most part they’ve been alright. Hmos can keep things cheap. So I am switching my employer and they do not have Kaiser but blue cross blue shield and it’s fully paid for. I can keep Kaiser but it would be under my wife who then in turn pays dor it(same employer as me). If I switch over neither of us pay but this is where the questions are.
Kaiser. I only pay 10 a month for my aderall. I don’t have to do check ups or anything.
Blue cross: no idea if aderalll cost. Will I need to see another psychiatrist or can they just use my previous diagnosis.
Note Kaiser would not take blue cross blue shield since they are an hmo. | 2021-12-08T12:46:30.000Z | rbql9p | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Might be switching health insurance soon. From Kaiser to Blue cross blue shield. Will I have to get rediagnosed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbql9p/might_be_switching_health_insurance_soon_from/ |
thiikn | [removed] | 2021-12-08T12:46:20.000Z | rbql6n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I get a good mood rush one hour after taking Vyvanse. Is it happiness or the absence of sadness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbql6n/i_get_a_good_mood_rush_one_hour_after_taking/ |
meejle | Let me, for the purposes of reaching the arbitrary 300-character minimum, phrase this in rather a round-about fashion:
Are you, fellow r/ADHD subscribers, also finding the Holiday Season to be somewhat of a struggle? It would be marvellous if we were to share our experiences in this online message board thread, so that we might better support one another emotionally!
Warmest regards,
u/meejle
💖 | 2021-12-08T12:42:32.000Z | rbqiof | 7 | 25 | ADHD | It's the most wonderful time of the year! A whole month of sustained effort towards a goal! Getting burnt out while everyone else celebrates! Making sure everything is *perfect* or your family won't love you any more! Overspending to afford presents because whatever you buy doesn't look like enough! | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqiof/its_the_most_wonderful_time_of_the_year_a_whole/ |
japidupdup | Anyone else experience this every fucking meeting they attend?
Im in finance, so the job suits me well. Lots of stimuli, lots of things going on at the same time, and a LOT of responsibility. Only things i ever fuck up are simple and tedious (yet equally important) tasks. Like today, i read the first sentence of a case, finished the case, signed it, and lost our company 4k in 3 minutes (i made up for it about 40 mins later by bringing in 8.5k). All this because i "didnt have the time to read the second sentence". Anyways. I wish i could get a hold on these fucking meetings, but they are so boring my brain is melting, and i cant remember anything from it.
Tips?
Edit; i have an appointment in feb with a psychiatrist to discuss meds, but that feels like five years from now | 2021-12-08T12:41:45.000Z | rbqi5z | 6 | 7 | ADHD | Just spent 30 minutes in a meeting at work, and i have no idea what the meeting was about. wat | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqi5z/just_spent_30_minutes_in_a_meeting_at_work_and_i/ |
meejle | [removed] | 2021-12-08T12:37:09.000Z | rbqfc4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | It's the most wonderful time of the year! A whole month of sustained effort towards a goal! Getting burnt out while everyone else celebrates! Making sure everything is *perfect* or your family won't love you any more! Overspending to afford presents because whatever you buy doesn't look like enough! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqfc4/its_the_most_wonderful_time_of_the_year_a_whole/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T12:33:10.000Z | rbqcy5 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Does any of your parents or family members are suffer from ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqcy5/does_any_of_your_parents_or_family_members_are/ |
ghostinlanes | So I used to blame my adhd when things go bad and my girlfriend hates it when I use it as a cop-out whenever something doesn’t go according to plan. She says to just ignore it and deal with it. So I do what she says and just pretend I don’t have it, and not having something to blame other than myself is the worst feeling in the world. It makes me feel like I’m lazy and I’m not trying hard enough. Like me myself is the problem. But in all honesty I am trying, more than others too most the time.
I’d say I’m a smart person, more intelligent than my friends, but this condition makes me feel so stupid. And how I like to put it is I have this amazing, fast, powerful Lamborghini and not having enough gas most the time to even keep up with a 25 mile speed limit street, knowing you have the potential to go 200mph. I know how to do most things, I’m good at most things. But sometimes the energy and motivation isn’t there and my brain will not cooperate.
The core of the condition is really with energy I feel. Medication works by increasing dopamine to focus and norepinephrine. I just feel lazy, bored and dumb when I don’t have my medication. I’ve gone a month without it… and I may have 100 things I need to that I’m putting off. It makes me feel terrible and when i can’t put the blame on it… it makes me feel like I’m the issue, I’m the screwup. Idk what the purpose of this was, maybe just a rant. Adhd sucks, again just a rant. I can go on how it’s your responsibility to manage it and how you need to figure out systems, but sometimes it’s nice to just let off some steam. Thanks. | 2021-12-08T12:30:31.000Z | rbqbax | 12 | 42 | ADHD | ADHD IS HAVING A LAMBORGHINI, BUT WITH NO FUEL | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbqbax/adhd_is_having_a_lamborghini_but_with_no_fuel/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T12:28:14.000Z | rbq9tw | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do you keep up with stuff you have to do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbq9tw/how_do_you_keep_up_with_stuff_you_have_to_do/ |
spamihnea | [removed] | 2021-12-08T12:28:01.000Z | rbq9p0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips on staying focus while working/studying? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbq9p0/any_tips_on_staying_focus_while_workingstudying/ |
Secure-Ad-8825 | Most of my day is a constant struggle to actually act on what my brains telling me to do, but when I get a sudden surge to complete everything I find myself trying to do it as efficiently as possible and it drives me mad if I cant do it that way. E.g I will plan my tasks based on the route and what is closest to complete first.
Does anyone else find this? | 2021-12-08T12:05:32.000Z | rbpw9y | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Efficiency | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpw9y/efficiency/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T11:57:19.000Z | rbpr62 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall 30MG XR vs 30MG IR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpr62/adderall_30mg_xr_vs_30mg_ir/ |
Pitiful-Wedding-6644 | Any wannabe polyglots with ADHD like me here , that don't know any language well but still you can say Hi, Introduce yourself, caunt to 10, and some random words in 15 different languages ? 😅😭😥
I have few questions for you:
What's your native language ?
What languages did you started learn in the past?
What language have you been learning recently ?
What language do you want to learn in future?
I'll go first
Native language: Slovak (I also understand Czech cause it's almost same as Slovak)
In the past I started to learn Englisch.
(which I would say I'm quite good in, I mean I don't have problem to understand people doesn't matter what accent they have, and I can understand a lot words when i hear them or see them written. But I have Problem using them ... And I make a LOT of typos as you can probably see...)
I was also learning Polish, Russian, Esperanto, Norwegian, Japanese, German, Each for 2 weeks - 2 months.
I'm learning Old Norse in the Moment.
And I Want to learn Italian, French,Chinese, Danish, Spanish, korean.
And all this makes me kinda sad 'cause it feels impossible.
Any actual polyglots with ADHD ? Tell me your secret ! | 2021-12-08T11:56:12.000Z | rbpqiy | 6 | 7 | ADHD | I want to become polyglot but I can't stop jumping from one language to another | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpqiy/i_want_to_become_polyglot_but_i_cant_stop_jumping/ |
mary4twenty | I've posted before about the symptoms I have that I believe relate to ADHD and I am awaiting diagnosis.
However, all this came about in March and I'm still waiting and still cannot stop thinking about whether or not I have adhd or need to get a grip. My GP was really unsupportive and just tried to give me more antidepressants.
I know that a diagnosis is more focused on impairment rather than symptoms I was just hoping someone would weigh in on my life basically..
I was I'm gifted and talatented until 14 when they scrapped the program then from about 16 or 17 I started to struggle in school. This was about the time I found I actually had to pay attention to lessons and as a result my grades dropped massively and I actually failed a subject. I was told I needed to study better and given colored pens to use (this was the response to me crying to my psychology teacher because I couldn't understand why everything was so difficult and I couldn't pay attention).
Couldn't decide what degree to study or what to do with my life until 2 weeks before uni. I went for a year then dropped out as I decided I didn't want to pursue that subject. I still want to study a degree just still don't know what in.
I've moved at least once a year since I was 17 and I have been independent since 18 (apparently frequent moving is an adhd thing?). I'm 24 now and looking to move again.
My employment in the last 3 years has been a roller coaster. Started my job then a year later got a supervisor position, stuck with that for a year then decided I wanted a change as I was bored but simultaneously overwhelmed with the responsibility. Went with another company, they were dicks so I gave a weeks notice and quit (had to go a month without pay) and I'm now back at my old job (safety net?). I am a mess before work often because I am so bored at work.
Chronically late. I lived 10 steps from my work door at one point and was still late. I'm late even for times I set myself all the time.
I have been 'meaning to make a dentist appointment' for 3 years. Like that's ridiculous. I know the link between oral and cardiac health too.
I'm a terrible friend. Like I would do anything for any of my friends and they all know I will always be a shoulder to cry on but I'm awful at keeping in touch and organising things. This one makes me so sad tbh.
Any advice or opinion is appreciated, sorry for the ramble!
Edit: thanks to everyone who has commented, you have really helped calm me today. I was set on the path to ruminate about this all day! | 2021-12-08T11:50:15.000Z | rbpn60 | 14 | 10 | ADHD | I have the symptoms but is there enough impairment for a diagnosis? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpn60/i_have_the_symptoms_but_is_there_enough/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T11:48:08.000Z | rbpm08 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Feeling left behind from my peers | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpm08/feeling_left_behind_from_my_peers/ |
Glittering_Comfortt | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and i am so grateful for that cause it explains a lot of things. However i am an international student in a foreign country pursing a degree i am no longer interested in. I am in my third year and don’t have the opportunity to change my major. I am failing at classes and overall feel pretty miserable. I just don’t want to study anymore. Like i have totally lost interest in anything academic. I want to pursue my creative ideas, creating Art and all but it all seems a bit impractical. Idk what to do. I want to stop feeling miserable all the time. Doing something i hate. I can’t go back to my country cause i begged my parents to let me leave cause I wanted independence. What should I do? | 2021-12-08T11:47:21.000Z | rbpllc | 1 | 4 | ADHD | No longer interested in Academics. | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpllc/no_longer_interested_in_academics/ |
Difficult-Diamond181 | I've had ADHD my whole life. My daughter is 11 and has been diagnosed and treated since she was 6. I mostly took Adderall so does she. It works however she has bad dreams. We took her off and tried Concerta didn't help so put her back on Adderall she's been on it for 2 days. And she was crying that she is having bad dreams and can't sleep. She takes 3 different sleeping medications and still has issues. My question is what can I do? Other than the nightmares amd sleeping everything Is good. Without her medicine she's uncontrollable not just for me and family but school as well. I was thinking of seeing if she can see a sleep specialist. I've never heard of nightmares on Adderall but everyone is differnt. I feel so helpless for her and she's tried so many sleep medicine in the past I don't think she has any other options available for her. She's extremely small so they are already worried about the amount of medicine she's on. | 2021-12-08T11:43:38.000Z | rbpjk9 | 16 | 5 | ADHD | Adderall nightmares | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpjk9/adderall_nightmares/ |
NewEstablishment1870 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T11:41:01.000Z | rbpi4v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I need advice about Ritalin and marijuan@. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbpi4v/i_need_advice_about_ritalin_and_marijuan/ |
Beyonc4 | I’m 17 years old and I got diagnosed in June/July i’m not sure. I’ve decided to book an appointment to maybe start taking medication. For the record i get a lot of help from my school already but i still feel like it’s not enough for me to succeed like everyone else. For people who are/have been on adhd meds; Is it the right thing to do? what should I know beforehand? If you’ve stopped taking medication, why? What are (from your experience) some positive and negative aspects of treating adhd with medication? Thank you that’s all have a good day:) | 2021-12-08T11:26:38.000Z | rbp9yd | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Might start medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp9yd/might_start_medication/ |
Anxiety_powered | [removed] | 2021-12-08T11:21:44.000Z | rbp72j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it normal to read on autopilot? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp72j/is_it_normal_to_read_on_autopilot/ |
Ok_Interaction623 | Hi! Recently I decided that I needed to look into more help for my ADHD (was diagnosed in high school, I’m 30 now) and wanted to look into medication. I talked to my doctor about it and was prescribed 15mg adderall xr. For reference I am not on any other medication.
At first, taking adderall felt like the majority of my adhd issues were solved. My memory, time management skills, and concentration greatly improved, I no longer felt too mentally drained to complete tasks, I wasn’t so irritable and was able to prioritize and not be so impulsive. Now I feel like it’s not benefiting me as much and I can feel myself slipping back into my old bad habits, particularly the mentally drained in regards to completing tasks.
Is this a sign that I’m on the wrong medication or is it a sign that my dosage is incorrect? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks!
Just to add: If anyone has had a similar situation and found a medication/s that worked well, I’d like to hear about it! I don’t have friends that have adhd and don’t know much about adhd medications. | 2021-12-08T11:20:54.000Z | rbp6m0 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for medication help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp6m0/looking_for_medication_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T11:20:45.000Z | rbp6iw | 1 | 4 | ADHD | My test for my upcoming appointment called me out | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp6iw/my_test_for_my_upcoming_appointment_called_me_out/ |
ZeroRyukudo | I used to take adderall in middle school and while it did help I got off it as soon as I could because it made me completely devoid of emotion and I really hated it. I didn't find anything funny, sad, or interesting at all. everything was just stuff that happened in my vicinity or generic information; it just got to where it scared me
Now I'm 26 and thinking about trying to see if there's a different medication that might help. I've been letting more and more things slip through the cracks trying to manage ADHD on my own and it's gotten to where some days it's hard to function as an adult but I'm honestly afraid of being in the same situation I was in while taking adderall.
Has anyone had that kind of reaction or experience to adderall or any other ADHD med?
If you did, did another one work better? Did you ever try another one?
Any inputs, thoughts, and/or experiences are greatly appreciated.
Edit: I don't know if it helps to have age ranges or not but I started taking it when I was 11 and stopped during the school year when I was 13 | 2021-12-08T11:19:15.000Z | rbp5oe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Thinking about trying medications again. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp5oe/thinking_about_trying_medications_again/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T11:17:04.000Z | rbp4er | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Doing a test for my upcoming appointment, looking at things on my phone when I get bored of the test. The next question is "Do you get distracted and bored easy when completing tasks?" Lol | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp4er/doing_a_test_for_my_upcoming_appointment_looking/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T11:14:34.000Z | rbp30a | 0 | 1 | ADHD | My doctor said I dont have adhd but I'm pretty sure they're using a placebo method, (read the post before you roll your eyes) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp30a/my_doctor_said_i_dont_have_adhd_but_im_pretty/ |
Scary_Actuary_1958 | I started taking adderall about a year and a half ago and for 8 months I was prescribed teva pharmaceuticals 20mg IR twice a day. I got off and took none stims for about 6 months to no avail. I just got back on with a lower dose 10mg IR twice a day and noticed that my usual teva is now aurobindo. Teva was fantastic for me so I was a bit worried and rightfully so. Not exactly sure what these pills are but wow the inconsistency and side effects are astonishing. I started about a week ago and the first day was alright noticed some decent therapeutic effects but the second day on was hell. Second day had ok focus for 30m or so then immediate feelings of drowsiness and brain fog for about 2 hours then a 4 hour headache. Every day after taking it I experienced absolutely no positive effects like I’m taking a headache pill and that’s it. Beyond confused what this is, don’t really know what to do. I think I’m going to stop taking it because I’m getting absolutely no positives as of now and only some nasty side effects. How can I combat this in the future? Can I ask pharmacies what they carry and can I get a new script so I don’t have to wait 3 weeks? Please any help would be greatly appreciated!! | 2021-12-08T11:11:11.000Z | rbp15o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Not sure what to do! Help! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp15o/not_sure_what_to_do_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T11:10:49.000Z | rbp0yw | 1,035 | 2,395 | ADHD | Would you feel offended if someone bought you a ‘Tile’ for a present? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbp0yw/would_you_feel_offended_if_someone_bought_you_a/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:59:44.000Z | rboula | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I think I may have attenative Adhd. So to get medication am I first suppose to book appointment with doctor and tell them about symptoms relating to ADHD, then try to get the referal for psychiatrist or just go straight to psychiatrist instead? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rboula/sorry_if_this_is_a_stupid_question_but_i_think_i/ |
this_was_mistake | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:59:16.000Z | rboucf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just finished a bunch of small tasks.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rboucf/i_just_finished_a_bunch_of_small_tasks/ |
SnooWords9644 | A few weeks ago one of my university teachers asked me to stay with him after the lecture ended, he told me that after reading some of my essays and watching how I acted in class he told me that some of my actions looked like symptoms of ADHD (things like moving my hands or my feet constantly, talking really fast Everytime I raised my hand and answering before he finished the question) he also told me that they sons have ADHD and based on that he was making that comment and that i should check it out with my family and asked them if at some point of my childhood any other teacher told them something similar. After asking my mom about it she told me that when I was 6 or 5 years old a social worker from the school told her something similar but she didn't really cared about it she thinked that i was just some kind of different or smarter kid.
I went with the psychologist of my university and i told her all of this in our first session of therapy then she makes me answer some questions referring to a lot of attitudes and actions that i think they were normal, after answering all the questions she says that its highly probable that i have ADHD and asked me to go with a psychiatrist to get diagnosed, the session with the psychiatrist we're almost the same as the one that i had with the psychologist and she told me that indeed i have ADHD and gave me a pair of meds that i have to take
It's really that easy get diagnosed with ADHD? Just answering some questions?
I got say that after reading some of the posts of this subreddit I can identify with a lot of them things like having problems with deadlines, saying a lot of stuff that i shouldn't say at some times getting hyper fixations and then suddenly leaving them to get a new one.
Sorry if my english it's bad and i would appreciate a lot any kind of answer:c | 2021-12-08T10:45:02.000Z | rbon7f | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I don't know if it's negation or a bad diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbon7f/i_dont_know_if_its_negation_or_a_bad_diagnosis/ |
Super-Palpitation936 | I spoke with my dr last week and ordered another prescription of methylphenidate. I ran out over the weekend and was expecting my meds to be in the pharmacy Monday morning. But they've messed up and I've been med free since Saturday, it's Wednesday now... Weekends are fine as I just chill and there's no pressure.. but this week at work has been a disaster so far.. I forgot what life with no ritalin was like!!!! I'm back to wondering in circles not getting anything done and thinking about whether more coffee might help.. falling rapidly behind on my work.. it's no fun!! | 2021-12-08T10:44:07.000Z | rbomnz | 3 | 4 | ADHD | No ritalin is no fun | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbomnz/no_ritalin_is_no_fun/ |
BoxElder_ | I'm really curious about this.
Mine has certainly improved since starting meds, but overall, it is still a bit of a mess which isn't too great as I'm a trainee teacher.
If I don't think really hard about it, I end up changing style/font mid-sentence and sometimes forget to finish letters 'properly'. | 2021-12-08T10:42:48.000Z | rbom04 | 718 | 912 | ADHD | What is your handwriting like? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbom04/what_is_your_handwriting_like/ |
thedeftone2 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:33:04.000Z | rboh3y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just diagnosed at 42. I really struggled to not cry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rboh3y/just_diagnosed_at_42_i_really_struggled_to_not_cry/ |
1stTop1Num1Realpoopy | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:30:14.000Z | rbofko | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone feel they’re living life on auto-pilot? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbofko/does_anyone_feel_theyre_living_life_on_autopilot/ |
Zach-uh-ri-uh | I have joint pain that makes me unable to knit or crochet anymore.
It mimics arthritis (but the doctors say it isn’t) so using a joint for a repeat motion that requires tension/pressure triggers it.
Like knitting. And crocheting.
(And lots of other hobbies like wood carving and playing guitar etc)
I’d could live without it (painfully) if not for the fact that it’s winter and the only thing left to do with my hands is to destroy the skin around my nails.
It bleeds and bleeds but I cannot stop.
I desperately something to do with my hands that isn’t minor surgery.
Any tips?? I’m desperate!! Literally anything!! | 2021-12-08T10:24:10.000Z | rboce6 | 8 | 10 | ADHD | Need a stim to replace crochet/knitting, please help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rboce6/need_a_stim_to_replace_crochetknitting_please_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T10:24:07.000Z | rbocd0 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Leaving my job after only a few months | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbocd0/leaving_my_job_after_only_a_few_months/ |
Dolpheen22 | Hi everyone, I (20F) have been trialing medication for ADHD for around 2 years now, but with large gaps inbetween. I only discovered a couple years ago that I have ADHD, and it’s been a bit of a wild ride ever since trying to get medication sorted.
I was given 18mg of Concerta to begin with, however I had to stop taking it as I have always experienced heart palpitations; I’ve gotten it checked out however the doctors cant seem to find anything wrong, but I still experience it a lot and It can be scary and painful.
So after I stopped taking the medication as I noticed My heartbeat felt more prominent at night, I’ve now been given two boxes of 10mg, and a box of 40mg of Atomoxetine (Strattera). They said there was another option if this didnt work, that often gives people constipation (they never mentioned the name unfortunately).
While waiting on that prescription coming in, I noticed my heart was having palpitations/beating faster more often, so now that I have the medication, I am a bit scared to take it.
I also seen a very common side effect is nausea/vomiting, and I am an emetophobe so this is also putting me off.
Can anyone who takes Strattera give me an insight into the side effects of it, and if anyone experiences any heart problems I’d appreciate your insight too. Thanks! | 2021-12-08T10:20:48.000Z | rboam0 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Medication advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rboam0/medication_advice/ |
flyinghamster97 | I went and deleted the bible I freaking wrote by accident, either way here's the thing without the cool jokes and all.
Have you tried using shock to somehow teach yourself to get stuff done.
I am being treated but the last week ive had to go cold turkey due to beeing out of the country and well it didn't really feel helpful before but right now I wouldn't mind tasting asphalt and rubber at the same time.
Ps. Due to the free DLC you get with ADHD (I even downloaded the 30Gig soundtrack album) I'm all about blaming 98.69% on my attitude before my additide 6u6 and buying into placebos to ensure I get the most bang for my buck
But my ride or die switch stopped working months ago and got replaced with the urge to smile while I watch it all fade away.
If it's too hard to make sense of what I wrote just ignore it I haven't slept much, what do you think of using shock to define bad behaviour and is it weird/useful?
Edit: bonus question, is it common to feel high(mellow, chill) with rit? If so, I get why meds like this are easy to abuse | 2021-12-08T10:18:46.000Z | rbo9ht | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Have you tried shock collar/wristband/carbattery and if so, how has your experience been | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo9ht/have_you_tried_shock_collarwristbandcarbattery/ |
Narieljess | I was reading the post which was shared the other day about rejection sensitive dysphoria and i related very much. I then started to think about it more and connect the dots.
I have no friends except my partner. Through out the years i was the teenager who was not invited to movie plans when my “friends” discussed those plans around me.
I was the silent one, I was the shy to speak up one and I was the one who had only 1 friend (if any) who resembled me.
Now at 31 years old, I feel this rejection sensitivity in my bones. I have 0 friends, living in a foreign country with my spouse. If he is not in my life, there is no one who is going to check up on me even to see if I’m alive. No one inviting me out, no one even asking how am I doing.
At work setting, I take criticism or someone correcting me to the heart. I feel like I need constant validation to feel I’m worth it.
I opened up this to my husband and he said “yes people somehow don’t like you. I don’t know why. I was surprised the other day your colleague went to painting class with you.” We had the same conversation several times. It’s almost like me being not a likeable person is such a surprising thing.
I am heart broken. I know my rejection sensitivity is coming from experience. I want to believe that people not liking me is in my head but I know I’m not likeable. I am like a disease that everyone is trying to stay away.
What can I do to change this? Is it even possible to change who you are? Or do I just need to accept it and come to terms with it?
Ps. Sorry for any grammar mistakes. I am a bit upset and hasty while typing this and also English is not my first language. | 2021-12-08T10:16:39.000Z | rbo8f0 | 6 | 10 | ADHD | Rejection sensitivity and not likeable personality | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo8f0/rejection_sensitivity_and_not_likeable_personality/ |
natttsss | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:16:31.000Z | rbo8cm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Puffy lips with Vyvanse | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo8cm/puffy_lips_with_vyvanse/ |
Prestigious_Draft_24 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T10:15:27.000Z | rbo7sg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Biting more than I can chew | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo7sg/biting_more_than_i_can_chew/ |
Iuji_ | Sometimes I have problems speaking and I think is linked to my ADHD.
It's like if my mind change idea about the sentence I'm saying, while I'm saying it, and the two overlap, so I end up repeating myself or having to stop and start anew. I tried looking for speech impediments and disorders online but I didn't find anything. (Ok, maybe I didn't that much effort, my fault.)
Do you have any idea what it is? There's something that can help me? Do you guys have it, too? | 2021-12-08T10:15:07.000Z | rbo7lk | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Problems speaking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo7lk/problems_speaking/ |
thirtyhouseplants | Hi everyone, first time posting to this wonderful group.
I got my diagnosis this spring at the age of 28 (combined type), and have been digging around trying to understand myself and my behaviour better.
One of the more negative traits I experience is impatience, the need to do everything right now (or just give up on that thing/hobby altogether- the two extreme sides of the coin).
I recently broke my leg (tibial fracture) and had to have surgery which left me in hospital for 10 days and mostly immobile back at home on crutches.
I've had to rely on my partner to do almost everything for me (bless his soul), which has been incredibly frustrating, having to ask every time I want a drink or a snack, when I'm used to just doing things myself whenever I want.
Being stuck in bed/ on one leg is boring. There's only so much Netflix you can watch...
On the plus side, I've had lots of time on my hands to practice my hobby of the year (that's right, I've stuck to something for a whole year!) which is making electronic music.
Full recovery is going to be very long and challenging, so I'd love to know if anyone has ever been in this kind of situation before and how they managed the harder parts of their ADHD.
If you'd like to hear my music, here are some links
https://youtu.be/83rwdK8KvjY
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1AYG1JquIXN4dczEX9dvOi?si=dSMWiXyvS1OoeZHZEQTZSw&utm_source=copy-link
Check out Thurzdayz Child on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/uVtEy | 2021-12-08T10:13:01.000Z | rbo6ht | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD with a broken leg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo6ht/adhd_with_a_broken_leg/ |
HeyyAlexa | I’m recently diagnosed with adhd as an adult. My diagnosis was through my psychiatrist but that test did not include a full examination of HOW I learn and process information.
If you’ve done this…how did it change your life and was it with it?
1. $$$ - if not covered by insurance was it worth the thousands?
2. Did you receive follow up care to help you function better at work or for exams/grad or undergrad?
3. Did this open up doors to any accommodations that were helpful that you weren’t using before?
4. What was your reason for doing it and what decade of your life did you complete it in? | 2021-12-08T10:12:57.000Z | rbo6gi | 1 | 2 | ADHD | For those who have invested in comprehensive Psych, Psychoeducational & Neuropsych Testing, was it worth it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo6gi/for_those_who_have_invested_in_comprehensive/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-08T10:12:11.000Z | rbo63h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Meds affecting period cycle length? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo63h/meds_affecting_period_cycle_length/ |
Indigoangel24 | I’ve noticed for quite some time now that every time I’m on my period, I seem to struggle more with my ADHD. I mean my ability to concentrate gets even worse, I’m a lot more fidgety and restless, my brain feels foggy and my anxiety sky rockets. It’s usually the worst in the first 2-3 days of it and gradually it settles. It can make my periods quite difficult as mine are usually very painful so having to deal with my ADHD ‘worsening’ on top makes it really hard.
I just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this too | 2021-12-08T10:05:09.000Z | rbo2bv | 3 | 6 | ADHD | ADHD and menstruation | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo2bv/adhd_and_menstruation/ |
Gabbrem | Is it just for me that my adhd kicks in real hard when I'm home alone? I'm 15 so I still live with my mom that does most things at home but when she isn't here I just start bouncing off the walls. I see like a little thing and I speak to myself outloud something along the lines of oh you gotta fix that. I woke up at 8 and wanted a productive day of studying, so far I've studied about 10 minutes, cleaned the kitchen and cleaned my room. This dosent usually happen when someone else is here, can anyone relate? | 2021-12-08T10:04:24.000Z | rbo1x9 | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Being home alone | 0.79 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbo1x9/being_home_alone/ |
shigetoya | Hey everyone, I'm actually 17 and I stopped school 5 years ago so I'm now a neet and I spend all my days doing just nothing except listening to music until someone ask me to do something with and when I'm alone it makes me really depressed, does someone know how can I find the motivation to do something ? My therapist doesn't want to help me on ADHD he's stuck on schizophrenia so I'm losing hope on everything it is really sad | 2021-12-08T09:59:43.000Z | rbnz4f | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I can't do anything | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbnz4f/i_cant_do_anything/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-08T09:58:37.000Z | rbnyjw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I know I’m procrastinating, and I can’t stop myself. Advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbnyjw/i_know_im_procrastinating_and_i_cant_stop_myself/ |
Money_Vegetable3933 | [removed] | 2021-12-08T09:58:28.000Z | rbnyh6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Dr retiring so he cut off my Adderall!!! I'm so upset and confused. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbnyh6/dr_retiring_so_he_cut_off_my_adderall_im_so_upset/ |
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