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LogicalProof1246 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T08:35:15.000Z | rauk0m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Side effects/ Experiences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rauk0m/side_effects_experiences/ |
CrocodileWoman | Sometimes I don’t know if something is ADHD based or my personal experience, so I was curious if anyone else has experienced this:
Do you struggle with short term memory loss but have great long term memory?
I remember things back from when I was 4-5 years old, as well as random details like what I was wearing when I met my first boyfriend 5 years ago, or my kindergarten play dates, and all sorts of conversations.
But…I’m always forgetting where I put my phone, what day it is, my appointments, etc.
I know short term and long term memory are in different parts of the brain, but i still find it interesting how short term memory can be so affected while my long term is actually enhanced, almost as an overcompensation. It doesn’t make sense to me yet, but I will look into it for sure.
Has anyone experienced this too?
EDIT: I also wanted to add I have my own way of remembering things. for example, when my boyfriend asked me when we last bathed our dog I knew it was Nov. 1st because I remember wanting to bathe him before Halloween but I had some last minute costume shopping to do and I ran out of time before our Halloween party. The party sucked and we left early and sober. Since we were sober, we didn’t have a hangover the next day and thus had the energy to bathe our squirmy pup. | 2021-12-07T08:34:37.000Z | raujp2 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Long term vs Short term memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raujp2/long_term_vs_short_term_memory/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T08:33:35.000Z | rauj5v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Diagnosis help? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rauj5v/diagnosis_help/ |
accomplished-clown | [removed] | 2021-12-07T08:31:27.000Z | raui0a | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Not sure how to ask for stimulants…? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raui0a/not_sure_how_to_ask_for_stimulants/ |
Shanelanding | [removed] | 2021-12-07T08:29:52.000Z | rauh45 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Personal hygiene | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rauh45/personal_hygiene/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T08:28:28.000Z | raugev | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Are these symptoms of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raugev/are_these_symptoms_of_adhd/ |
Astael2029 | Hey guys,
25M, UK here.
About 6 years ago at uni I got screened for ADHD, dyslexia etc as part of a whole cohort thing that they did during Freshers. That showed that I almost certainly have ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia. I got extra support through uni which helped to some degree but I'm now back in uni doing a PGCE (teacher training) and have been really struggling.
Skipping the rest of the ramble, I've been trying to get an official medical diagnosis and just heard back from my GP that they have referred me but it's at least a two year wait, which I expected. I've done some research and decided to go private so I can get it sorted sooner and hopefully get some help/medication. Most likely going to go through the ADHD centre.
Obviously private is expensive so I've had a look at health insurance as well but so far, after some Google searching a brief browse of this subreddit it seems like almost no health insurance providers really cover ADHD diagnosis or treatment. Would you say this aligns with your experiences? Any suggestions of where to look or things I may not have considered?
TIA | 2021-12-07T08:23:35.000Z | raudxs | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD diagnosis UK | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raudxs/adhd_diagnosis_uk/ |
Sarahsmiley717 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T08:06:18.000Z | rau54d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Serotonin is a lie | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rau54d/serotonin_is_a_lie/ |
SilentJon69 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:59:32.000Z | rau1d3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting disability benefits for adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rau1d3/getting_disability_benefits_for_adhd/ |
Longjumping_Moose402 | I'm 19 and I have no source of income. I know self-diagnosing is a bad thing but the symptoms check out. I think I have ADHD and it has been causing me issues for so long now. I have issues with:
* **Committing to things** I said I would do such as (ex. "I'm gonna go to the gym tomorrow" or "Tomorrow I'll make a plan about this")
* **Being emotionally numb** (was emotionally abused when I was a child) / Feeling neutral oftentimes and it makes me question myself, oftentimes I question my love for people such as my partner and my family because I cannot feel anything.
* **Bad memory loss / Forgetfulness** (Ex. I always forget even the important events in my life, details get mixed up whenever I try to remember things and there are also false memories that get mixed up)
* **Intrusive thoughts** (Ex. Very negative thoughts about the important things in life such as my family, partner, and etc.)
* I also find it hard to **maintain my relationship** (Since I have a hard time "feeling emotions" I don't have the urge to do stuff.) (Ex. I love going out with important people in my life but I don't feel the "rush" for it, there is no oomph or excitement for the activity which compels me to be really excited for it.)
Are all of these issues signs of ADHD? What are things I could do to manage these (Solutions that don't require money)? | 2021-12-07T07:42:15.000Z | ratsav | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Need tips in managing ADHD | 0.66 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratsav/need_tips_in_managing_adhd/ |
fullylovedknownseen | Hey guys I think I have adhd but I've got a physics test tomorrow and it's really important because it'll affect my grades for the finals. I really can't get myself to study cause I hate the chapters and they feel too challenging for me to even pick the book up. I'm freaking out. You guys have any tips??
Anything will be great.
Thanksssssss | 2021-12-07T07:32:19.000Z | ratn39 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Physics test and ADHD | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratn39/physics_test_and_adhd/ |
No_Kaleidoscope553 | I've been trying to curb my screen time by keeping my phone in the living room. I have a wireless charger that I set on my kitchen island and make it a habit to leave my phone there. However, if I go to check my phone, it soon follows me into my room, bathroom, and anywhere I go. The problem is I'm unaware of this happening and only realize after 30 minutes - 2 hours of a phone trance where I get stuck in a rabbit hole.
I want to turn my iPhone into a landline when I'm at home. Any tips to prevent this unconscious following? | 2021-12-07T07:30:23.000Z | ratm3u | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Phone follows me into room | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratm3u/phone_follows_me_into_room/ |
danielrosehill | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:28:50.000Z | ratl8m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody switched from Wellbutrin to Vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratl8m/anybody_switched_from_wellbutrin_to_vyvanse/ |
TomatoAcid | I’ve been wanting to start writing diaries for my daily life for a couple of reasons.. the most important being: to freaking remember when stuff happen...
>!I’m always lost with time stuff.. every while I feel like my memory is wiped and I barely remember anything.. so I want a guide that I can return to so I know wth happens in my life.. !<
>!and who knows.. MAYBE it’ll make recognizing accomplishments easier (which is important as a person who hates themselves and neglects any small achievement) !<
HOWEVER.. I’m lost.. idk where to start.
What are your experiences and tips as a person who writes diaries?
I specifically posted this here because people here can understand my mind better!
For me, the idea already feels like a chore, and when stuff feel like chores, they take a space in my mind.. meaning they’ll distract me from other chores and keep bugging me..
Btw I’ll appreciate any advices or experiences.. share whatever you have :) | 2021-12-07T07:20:29.000Z | ratgv6 | 7 | 4 | ADHD | Do you have any tips for writing a Diary as a person with ADHD? | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratgv6/do_you_have_any_tips_for_writing_a_diary_as_a/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T07:19:10.000Z | ratg48 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | I cannot, under any circumstances, handle anything I perceive as rejection. | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratg48/i_cannot_under_any_circumstances_handle_anything/ |
peanutbutterr01 | Do you think being on concerta whilst working out isn't ideal. I'm not asking for professional advice just your own personal experience.
When I'm using concerta I feel like I'm out of breath quicker whilst my chest is beating harder than when I typically don't use it.
I get ritalin is shorter lasting which you can take later in the day after working out where as concerta if I don't take by specific time will keep me up later.
How would you describe ritalins effects is it rushy when it starts to work? I think it would overwhelming if you have to go through this multiple times a day.
Thanks for help ☺ | 2021-12-07T07:18:26.000Z | ratfpz | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Ritalin and concerta when working out. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratfpz/ritalin_and_concerta_when_working_out/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T07:08:51.000Z | ratafy | 2 | 1 | ADHD | When simple tasks blow up in your mind, and become too big to even contemplate starting ... what is that called? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ratafy/when_simple_tasks_blow_up_in_your_mind_and_become/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T07:08:19.000Z | rata5r | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I can't run away from my thoughts | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rata5r/i_cant_run_away_from_my_thoughts/ |
Environmental-Vast43 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:07:37.000Z | rat9s5 | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Free health care is bad for medicated patients that have ADHD. | 0.25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat9s5/free_health_care_is_bad_for_medicated_patients/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T07:06:33.000Z | rat998 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I’ve never thought about my adhd but this sub is so relatable | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat998/ive_never_thought_about_my_adhd_but_this_sub_is/ |
Scary_Owl7799 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:06:17.000Z | rat947 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Do you know about a good ADHD online test? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat947/do_you_know_about_a_good_adhd_online_test/ |
LogicalProof1246 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:05:09.000Z | rat8f8 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What medication? Experiences? Advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat8f8/what_medication_experiences_advice/ |
poobahmcthrowaway | Apologies for bad formatting, mobile
When I was a kid I was a stereotypical gifted kid. I picked up on concepts really quickly, I read 4 grades above my level consistently, I never was disruptive in class. Then I got to middle school. Suddenly I couldn’t keep up, I couldn’t remember birthdays, faces, names of people I wasn’t very close to. Every year I would have to struggle through semester 2 and 4 because I put everything off and had to retake assignments. It just got worse and worse every year, and I didn’t know why. I didn’t remember a lot of elementary school (which I came to find out was a symptom of ADHD but I digress) I didn’t remember a time when I wasn’t struggling. So I assumed I was stupid. I tried desperately to convince friends, family, acquaintances, teachers, anyone that I was “but a dumbass” and “truly stupid.” They didn’t believe me, because to them I was doing fine. I was a smart kid who didn’t like school, or was just lazy, but certainly not stupid, and I didn’t believe them. I developed a deep seated self loathing, that was just affirmed every time I nearly forgot a deadline or failed a test.
This all came to a head this year, my last year of high school. I ended up having a mostly free schedule so I decided to go into training to become a pharmacy technician at the local technical school. The tech school however, had even less constraints on its students than high school, and my parents had even less supervision, so I struggled worse than I had any year of high school. I began to wonder what it was specifically that was wrong with me, because obviously I wasn’t normal. One day I saw a post by some adhd support account on social media, and as I scrolled through some of their posts I realized that I related more to any of this than could be ignored. I ruminated on that revelation for a couple weeks, before finally bringing it up to my parents. They were incredibly dismissive. “Kids with ADHD are bouncing off the walls, they can’t function, you're fine.” They would say. That didn’t deter me, because I knew that I probably was Inattentive type ADHD, but that didn’t change their mind. So I continued going to tech school, and of course continued to struggle. The last straw came when I failed a test, and then failed the retake. The school policy was that I would be put under “disciplinary review, up to and including dismissal from the program.” That scared me, it scared me so bad I had a complete mental breakdown, the worst I’ve had ever. It was so bad my parents finally relented and took me to the family doctor.
I truly must be the luckiest motherfucker alive, because in my heavily conservative state, my family practitioner, a medical cadre known for being dismissive of adolescent ADHD, was actually open and supportive, especially since my mother could corroborate my experiences. I was prescribed a low dose of Adderall, and once I started taking it, everything was magical. I could focus! I could decide to do things and then do them, unhampered by executive dysfunction! I could finally be creative again, because things I needed to do weren’t so draining as to leave me vegetative most days. It’s worked less well as I’ve taken it, but that’s normal from what I understand, as medication must be coupled with unlearning negative habits and probably therapy, though that’s out of the question in my current state.
Now for the actual musings. This all hasn’t been sunshine and lollipops. Recently I had an honest talk with my parents about the whole process up to getting me medicated. They told me prior to the doctor explaining to them what ADHD entailed, they thought I not only couldn’t possibly have it (as I wasn’t bouncing off the walls) but was just lazy, and unmotivated. I was and am flabbergasted by this, because my parents have not been easy on me. I may have struggled through most of school, but their “chats” and “consequences” were enough motivation for me to skate on by every year. Don’t get me wrong, they were by no means abusive, but let's just say I spent most of the middle and end of every school year without any kind of entertainment. The fact that they genuinely and wholeheartedly believed that after 6 years of groundings, nagging, every disciplinary method you can think of, I was JUST lazy, and there was no other possible explanation? It said a lot about what they think of me, though I don’t think they intended for me to know about that. I’m not sure if I’m reading too much into that or if I should rightfully be betrayed, I’ve got a whole lot more time to think about it, now that I’m not permanently paralyzed by self loathing and my busted brain.
I don’t really intend for anyone to read this, but if you do, thanks a bunch for listening to a former gifted kid lay his heart out on the table, means a lot. :) | 2021-12-07T07:04:55.000Z | rat8a2 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Some musings about my recent diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat8a2/some_musings_about_my_recent_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T07:04:05.000Z | rat7tj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anybody knows a good ADHD online test? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat7tj/does_anybody_knows_a_good_adhd_online_test/ |
Evan_Reveles | [removed] | 2021-12-07T06:59:04.000Z | rat4sr | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Hello mods- fuck you! | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat4sr/hello_mods_fuck_you/ |
Icy-Sheepherder7755 | I live in Ottawa Ontario Canada, won't specify further. I've been struggling with adhd all throughout hs/ university. I've always had friends who would share their supplements vyvance etc with me during finals so I used to survive.
Basically I'm at a point where I want to get professionally diagnosed and am wondering where to go. I don't have a family doctor and my uni doesn't have in house psychiatrists.
Does anyone have any experience finding doctors in my area? Any recommendations for me? Is there any online services that can help me get diagnosed and receive medication? | 2021-12-07T06:57:25.000Z | rat3y2 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for places to get diagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat3y2/looking_for_places_to_get_diagnosed/ |
Barkfrungus | Day 1 strattera
My prescription for strattera just arrived and I took it with some food before bed but I’m waking up kinda nauseous and feel like there’s pressure all over my body like I’m high is this normal? It’s 40mg and I took it with 2 chicken burritos about an hour before bed I’m scared and don’t want this to keep happening it feels awful I read online before it arrived to take it before bed and after eating a meal which I did both and it took me a while to pass out I woke up about an hour later feeling like im nauseous and like I have a body high | 2021-12-07T06:52:59.000Z | rat1k7 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Day 1 strattera nauseous and scared | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat1k7/day_1_strattera_nauseous_and_scared/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T06:50:29.000Z | rat096 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My printer hasn’t worked in over a year now because there’s paper jammed a weird way in the slot | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rat096/my_printer_hasnt_worked_in_over_a_year_now/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T06:46:19.000Z | rasxzo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Day 1 strattera | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasxzo/day_1_strattera/ |
Impressive_Artist681 | Is it possible to have hyperfixations without having ADHD/autism? Forgive me if this question has been asked in this sub before but I'm wondering. Because I don't think (?????) I have ADHD and I don't have autism, but yet I can relate to what a lot of people say about hyperfixations, even if they're not EXTREMELY intense (like staying up all night because of something). Are these hyperfixations or just really intense obsessions? | 2021-12-07T06:40:25.000Z | rasuof | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Hyperfixations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasuof/hyperfixations/ |
Jordansdfg | or really lack thereof.
now is the moment in the semester where i just like forget to eat 🥴 it’s 1:30 AM and i just realized i haven’t eaten anything except for a sandwich at noon. please try not to be like me, and i know it’s easier said than done (trust me I KNOW) but i hope this helps even one person to take a step back and not torture their body 😵💫👍🏼 | 2021-12-07T06:38:16.000Z | rasthi | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Self-Care During Finals Week | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasthi/selfcare_during_finals_week/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T06:37:22.000Z | rassy3 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Is concerta safe for long term use. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rassy3/is_concerta_safe_for_long_term_use/ |
Affectionate_Ad_6562 | yo yo yo
I am a 20F; I was diagnosed with ADHD at 8. I am working with a psychiatrist rn, and we are trying to figure out a diagnosis for me for a few things. You see, I have struggled with OCD behaviors, Hair pulling( not the fun kind) intrusive thoughts (bad, bad, bad ones). In addition, I've struggled with panic attacks (not so much rn THANK GOD) and general anxiety, also more recently PTSD. Ahh, and last but not least major depressive disorder primarily from age 14-19. I'm kinda ok now.
I have a ton of memory loss tbh and Idk if that's from trauma or what, but I've been on all the ADHD medication possible, and none of them did me any good, only lots of anxiety ( and some mania? thanks, Adderall)
We think I might have Bipolar disorder ( the kind with primarily depression ), but we aren't really sure.
Can any females share their stories about their bipolar and ADHD diagnoses or mood disorders? I think I had a minor manic episode about two years ago. I was impulsive, acted out of character, and had many memory blanks.
Also, does anyone have experience with mania in the form of having a long time with frequent panic attacks?
IDK I'm a mess kinda and just want to hear other people's stories bc it's pretty isolating dealing with this.
Also, I'm fighting the feminine urge to become a doctor out of spite, lol. | 2021-12-07T06:32:19.000Z | rasq2z | 6 | 1 | ADHD | mania or adhd hyperactivity? i wanna hear your stories :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasq2z/mania_or_adhd_hyperactivity_i_wanna_hear_your/ |
BeelzebubParty | My other friend with adhd was helping me figure stuff out over text but still! I’ve never been taught how to cook before so this is awesome!
The only things I knew how to cook before were microwave eggs and pizza so I’m really proud.
One might be a little soft in the middle but it ain’t bad for a girl with no attention span.
I wish I could share my cookies with all of you but I only mad 12!
Woohoo! I’m pumped!
Maybe one day I’ll be able to make a cake all by myself, if I can stop running around enough to not make it fall. | 2021-12-07T06:31:06.000Z | raspe2 | 3 | 5 | ADHD | I made cookies all by myself and they aren’t burnt or anything! | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raspe2/i_made_cookies_all_by_myself_and_they_arent_burnt/ |
MxWannaDie | I need help badly, I’ve had this damn book for 3 months and I haven’t gotten past the prep test to see where I am in school mentally. I need this test done ASAP but I can’t even think about the test if I don’t study for it, anyone else get through this without any kind of meds? My mom won’t get me any and I have no way to get them myself, please any way to help me focus on studying and the hours long test would be so much help, I’ve tried everything | 2021-12-07T06:26:02.000Z | rasmlo | 1 | 0 | ADHD | I need to focus on my GED prep but I can’t for the life of me get myself to do it | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasmlo/i_need_to_focus_on_my_ged_prep_but_i_cant_for_the/ |
throwaway613918 | I’m not totally sure I have ADHD but I did some research and I realized quickly that I hyperfixate on a lot of things in life which has caused me a lot of problems, people included. I know ADHD isn’t the only thing that causes hyperfixating but it seems like maybe some people in this community could understand.
I recently met someone a little over a month ago and we’ve talked every day since.
This is “messaging every day, every hour” level fixation. Right off the bat, no build up. I felt so creepy and clingy for doing it.
They compliment me all the time and say really nice things, and I started wondering if maybe they were just being manipulative and love-bombing me. They respect my boundaries when I set them but I really can’t tell the difference between manipulation and just being over enthusiastic. I am about as enthusiastic as they are because I usually am also like that at the beginning of relationships sometimes. I try not to because someone always gets hurt but I can’t help it, it’s like talking to them gives me a huge rush of happiness and everything else is dull. I always feel really guilty when it ends because it’s my fault for leading them on and letting myself get too attached.
A week ago, someone let me know that they are actually manipulative and abusive according to one of their friends. I really didn’t see this coming besides my slight suspicion of manipulation at the start. I stopped talking to them but now I’m really struggling with motivation and I can’t stop thinking about them.
Usually it would be me who suddenly randomly loses interest, but I have no idea what to do in this circumstance. It feels like I’m still fixated on them but I can’t talk to them because I don’t want to get hurt.
Does anyone have any advice about what to do or how to feel okay again?
Tldr: my dumbass hyperfixated on someone who is most likely manipulative and I’m so confused. | 2021-12-07T06:23:29.000Z | rasl7a | 4 | 2 | ADHD | How to stop hyper-fixating on toxic people | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasl7a/how_to_stop_hyperfixating_on_toxic_people/ |
Jucilucii | Hello everyone! I’m a bit new to this subreddit so please be patient with me. I’ve been really curious, and I’ve don’t some poking, but I thought it might be best to ask others who have ADHD.
Do you also have basic or bland vocabularies?
When I was in high school and I had a strict routine it didn’t seem like I had ADHD and I was fine, but after high school and into college things got much more difficult and I started showing more obvious symptoms (since I didn’t have a cemented schedule anymore). I was officially diagnosed last month and I’ve been taking Vyvanse for the last 2 weeks with improvements in my ability to do tasks, listen, and control outbursts.
I’m really just wondering or hoping that sometimes in the future I’ll regain the ability to have a more added vocabulary again. It’s like all the complex words I learned in high school that I should be using in my college essays I’ve forgotten about or I don’t understand them. | 2021-12-07T06:13:01.000Z | rasf81 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Vocabulary Difficulties | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rasf81/vocabulary_difficulties/ |
Impressive-Minute-28 | Why the hell did i think i could juggle 5 classes this semester with my condition!??!, i am so stupid for putting myself in this kind of pressure and i really hate myself for not living up to my expectations because i am literally failing!!! The thing is I don’t have strict professors so this is completely my fault for being so incompetent!!!!! | 2021-12-07T06:08:51.000Z | rascso | 6 | 6 | ADHD | I want to cry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rascso/i_want_to_cry/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T06:08:26.000Z | rascka | 1 | 6 | ADHD | Why can’t we just live a normal life | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rascka/why_cant_we_just_live_a_normal_life/ |
scott_fx | During our last parent teacher conference my son’s teacher hinted at my son maybe having ADHD. As soon as she mentioned it, the flood gates opened and a lot of issues we are having with him now make sense. He forgets a lot, gets hyper emotional then snaps out of it, has a hard time focusing on some things, etc. (side note, we called a specialist and we had our first appointment with him already).
I now think that the way I’ve been handling disciplining and raising him are so wrong. I’d like some advice on how to… parent.
For instance. When he does something wrong, Like horses around and spills a glass of milk. Normally I’d get mad at him for being careless. Is that something I shouldn’t do now? I know I should turn it into a learning experience, but what do I do the next time? Just reinforce the learning experience? Does that not teach him accountability?
When we eat dinner, he’ll often times get up and do something before he’s done eating. Then we correct him and he sits down and starts eating again. Do we just accept this as the new reality because that’s just what he does? Rinse and repeat, m Or is there a way to shape that behavior in a supportive way.
I’m 10% relieved that I think we have this diagnoses but I’m 90% terrified of scarring my son. He is such a great kid, I just want to help him the best I can. | 2021-12-07T06:03:44.000Z | ras9um | 12 | 3 | ADHD | We believe my 7 yo has ADHD. How do I change to support him? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras9um/we_believe_my_7_yo_has_adhd_how_do_i_change_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:59:06.000Z | ras6uh | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Making friends | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras6uh/making_friends/ |
ExactFlower6625 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T05:58:50.000Z | ras6oq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I think I might have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras6oq/i_think_i_might_have_adhd/ |
2people1luv | There are countless things I could be doing right now that would greatly benefit my life. My brain is just sitting up there being useless like, “damn which one do you need to do the most Luv?” And I sit there trying to make a decision until it’s time to go to sleep. Then I go to sleep and vow to do better the next day. Rinse and repeat.
This started out as a joke about my indecisiveness, but the more I typed the more sad it got. Anybody else have any similar stories or advice to give that will further delay my decision making process? ^-^ | 2021-12-07T05:55:12.000Z | ras4p2 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | The possibilities are endless | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras4p2/the_possibilities_are_endless/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T05:54:27.000Z | ras49h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Making friends | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras49h/making_friends/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:50:20.000Z | ras1x1 | 4 | 10 | ADHD | I find it hard to articulate how I get complex answers or subjective experiences to people when I don’t go through the same process of absorbing information as more normal people do. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras1x1/i_find_it_hard_to_articulate_how_i_get_complex/ |
PlantTheif | I just missed a therapy session I forgot about yesterday even though I KNOW I've been planning, to meet this therapist for weeks now. I wrote it down but that still didn't even convince my brain to hold that piece of information. I've been on the edge, nervous about this appointment for weeks and now I have to wait another month. I could've gotten my sh*t together a DAY AGO and went, but NOPE! Brain go bye bye. I'm about to ball my eyes out... | 2021-12-07T05:49:09.000Z | ras181 | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Missed a therapy session | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ras181/missed_a_therapy_session/ |
adhd_maybe_123 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T05:43:12.000Z | rarxpx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Could I have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rarxpx/could_i_have_adhd/ |
ADapperSnail | I think giving up is my best option at this point. I’m not sure what else I can do, honestly. I understand this is really not anyone’s fault but my own. I want to do better. I’m not sure what to do.
There are absolutely no extensions or excuses. There’s no way I can pass all of my classes. I’ve never been good at school since my parents decided to homeschool me and it’s been seven years. I’m almost an adult and I feel so guilty and ashamed for being like this.
I just needed to get my frustration with myself off my chest. | 2021-12-07T05:36:09.000Z | rartk7 | 8 | 12 | ADHD | I’m over 100 assignments behind in my classes with only only week left | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rartk7/im_over_100_assignments_behind_in_my_classes_with/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T05:33:45.000Z | rars5e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is anyone else able to come up with complex answers without being able to always fully articulate how you got there to most others? Which can also translate to some of these as well: | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rars5e/is_anyone_else_able_to_come_up_with_complex/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:28:24.000Z | raroy0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | When I was younger I was put on adderall and had a bad experience | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raroy0/when_i_was_younger_i_was_put_on_adderall_and_had/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:25:03.000Z | rarn0x | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Was this rejection sensitive dysphoria? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rarn0x/was_this_rejection_sensitive_dysphoria/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:16:14.000Z | rarhqr | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Which one is harder to live with? Attentive ADHD vs Inattentive ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rarhqr/which_one_is_harder_to_live_with_attentive_adhd/ |
faithinstrangers92 | Do you guys know the feeling? Things that you should know how to do with your eyes closed because you've done them 100+ times, whether it's a dance routine or a procedure at work or having sex w your partner, whatever, it feels like you still have to actively think through the steps every time? Or maybe it gets a bit easier but it never feels like second nature.
I'm not saying it's a bad thing necessarily and it's better than being completely absent minded while you do it because even non-adhd folks can forget things and fuck up (and in the example of sex it's probably good not to see it as being a predictable routine) but nonetheless it can be exhausting.
Does anyone relate? | 2021-12-07T05:14:51.000Z | rargv9 | 4 | 8 | ADHD | Feels like I'm doing everything for the first time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rargv9/feels_like_im_doing_everything_for_the_first_time/ |
bacook0403 | Hi everyone, I (he/him) have not received an official adhd diagnosis, nor have I sought one yet, although I feel like there are many signs that I have been ignoring for years not including the experience I am about to describe.
I am currently in a chemistry PhD program and have been struggling with what one may call burnout. I really do enjoy chemistry and learning, but at the same time, I find myself being very unmotivated to work hard in the program. I am never interested in studying before exams or reading course textbooks to help synthesize material. I often find myself putting in minimal effort to assignments. It's slowly gotten to the point where I spend less and less time at school in general.
My question, i guess, is if anybody has experienced something similar in regard to having ADHD, or if this phenomena is simply separate. Further, did you find that prescription stimulants or other meds helped in these regards?
I am still on the fence about getting a diagnosis simply to gain a better handle on my day-to-day life not including school, but if there's potentially some benefit people have seen from medication to their overall motivation I'd be really interested to hear!
Please feel free to ask any clarifying questions, I would be happy to elaborate :) | 2021-12-07T05:09:11.000Z | rard9k | 6 | 8 | ADHD | Academia Burnout? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rard9k/academia_burnout/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T05:07:55.000Z | rarcih | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Life on hard mode? Gamification for motivation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rarcih/life_on_hard_mode_gamification_for_motivation/ |
Hawk---- | Today I got my first prescription for my meds and tbh Im overjoyed at it all.
That said I saw that Vyvanse needs to be stored in a place between 15 and 30 degrees celsius, but where I live it easily and fairly regularly reaches over 30 celcius in summer. So I was wondering if it was ok to store my meds in the fridge or not? | 2021-12-07T05:06:26.000Z | rarbnb | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Just got my first prescription of medication for ADHD! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rarbnb/just_got_my_first_prescription_of_medication_for/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T04:53:48.000Z | rar3md | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Adderall dosing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rar3md/adderall_dosing/ |
wooden_cupboards | Hi all, I’m 37f and have begun to seriously consider the fact I may have developed ADD as an adult, although certain symptoms were definitely present as a kid as well. I don’t know who to talk to about this and if it’s worth seeing a specialist and going for diagnosis. I also have a diagnosed anxiety disorder that I take medication for and I don’t know if they’re possibly linked.
Just feeling a bit uncertain as to whether I’m being a hyperchondriac or if there’s really something more going on that I’ve just come to realise about myself. Any advice as to where to go from here? | 2021-12-07T04:52:10.000Z | rar2nq | 5 | 3 | ADHD | Adult ADD, diagnosis, and anxiety | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rar2nq/adult_add_diagnosis_and_anxiety/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T04:50:37.000Z | rar1qe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Amphetamine Salt Combo VS D- Amp | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rar1qe/amphetamine_salt_combo_vs_d_amp/ |
JCV0704 | I'm a senior in high school and I've been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 5 years old. Lately my parents have been on me about completing applications for honors programs and I just can't seem to keep up with all the deadlines. My mom says I'm just not really trying and that I won't have enough money to go to college without applying. Do you guys have any advice on how to finish these applications on or before the deadlines? I've tried a ton of reminders, writing it everywhere, and nothing really works | 2021-12-07T04:48:39.000Z | rar0ik | 3 | 3 | ADHD | College and deadlines | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rar0ik/college_and_deadlines/ |
Illnevertell77 | I've Just feeling pretty down on my self recently. My ADHD has been acting up badly and it's been causing me to forget things more easily and to zone out and stop listening when people talk to me. I have been frustrated with myself because I don't mean to do it, I have a short attention span as it is, I don’t mean to make it worse… it's like my brain short circuits or something and I act so impulsively. 🤷🏻♀️
I have also been cutting people off when they're talking to me but not on purpose. I'm not being very self aware apparently. So I feel bad about myself and I need to work on it. But I just get anxious that I might do it again and the anxiety is making it worse because I get outbursts and mood swings from frustration and irritability. I am just coming off self observed, and rude and disrespectful. I almost don't want to talk to people at all because the next things out of my mouth are seemingly pretty boring.
I wish I knew how to manage this better. | 2021-12-07T04:46:11.000Z | raqz00 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | ADHD has me down on myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqz00/adhd_has_me_down_on_myself/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T04:42:32.000Z | raqwrb | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Something to figet with | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqwrb/something_to_figet_with/ |
homemade_hairdo | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:42:16.000Z | raqwme | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My late diagnosis adhd lost me my best friend of 20+ years today, 30F | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqwme/my_late_diagnosis_adhd_lost_me_my_best_friend_of/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:42:08.000Z | raqwiz | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do I know I have ADHD? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqwiz/how_do_i_know_i_have_adhd/ |
Xchela1195 | I get washed, relaxed, warm, comfortable, and try to fall asleep after an average/normal day.
I try to empty my mind, and some thoughts will come in. Generally they're strange things, like today I thought of sine waves, paperclips, heating elements, mattresses... it's just things, sounds, or colours.
The longer this goes on for, the more I zone out. This is generally how I fall asleep properly. Lately, the deeper levels of zoning out are like video clips, and they are sometimes inspiring and exciting ideas. This is also unhelpful, but mostly the visions are traumatic.
**I hope what I'm about to describe isn't too graphic. Skip the italics if you like**
*Today I relived a very stressful memory of someone I tried to bring back to life. I was with a team of others but it was unfortunately unsuccessful. I vividly remember trying to keep the woman's husband away from her while myself and the team worked on her.*
*After getting up to pee, I tried to sleep again. More colours, zoning out, then a completely fabricated scenario of an out of body experience of the aftermath of my own death by shooting, in my psychiatrist's office. I even had the experience of trying to calm his PA down because she was in shock.*
Why the Hell am I picturing this stuff for no reason? I only notice when I zone back in for a second and I can feel how knotted and tight my chest and stomach are. Then I just feel wide awake and sort of pissed off and sad.
Other Info: 32M, ADHD Diagnosed (6 months), on meds 50mg Elvanse | 2021-12-07T04:41:30.000Z | raqw5l | 7 | 7 | ADHD | Why does my mind keep showing me trauma when I'm about to fall asleep? | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqw5l/why_does_my_mind_keep_showing_me_trauma_when_im/ |
TheCaptainTai | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:40:23.000Z | raqvg4 | 348 | 1,235 | ADHD | Therapist asked something weird | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqvg4/therapist_asked_something_weird/ |
Becca4277 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:38:00.000Z | raqtxg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | New to diagnosis and meds. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqtxg/new_to_diagnosis_and_meds/ |
Salamimami | And bonus question: how did you end up there?
I’ll start: I’ve always been a chronic creative/artistic hobby collector. As in I collect hobbies. So I became somewhat of a Jill of all trades (master of none).
That didn’t turn into a career path idea until I was in my late twenties and decided to finally finish undergrad. For set design! (After doing 2 years as a music major, and going to cosmetology school before that. )
Now I float around different roles in the Art Department for commercials, film, and TV. Folks I work with love how many random skills I have ‘cause it often means I can save them money by not needing to outsource graphic design or painting or fabricating tasks. Every project is totally unique and there are always new problems to solve and things to learn. Definitely not boring! | 2021-12-07T04:36:42.000Z | raqt4e | 5 | 4 | ADHD | ADHDers who like their jobs, what do you do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqt4e/adhders_who_like_their_jobs_what_do_you_do/ |
discocrisco | If I make a one New Year Resolution is to develop the fear of leaving a light on and going any lengths to turning it off. I am tired of not being mindful of the most littlest things in life.
I guess that I can never be in a rush and I have to really slow down to think every little thing. Cleaning is easier because you can make a checklist and clean an area. But turn off lights are different story. | 2021-12-07T04:34:15.000Z | raqrl6 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Turning Off Lights | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqrl6/turning_off_lights/ |
Doolez27 | Am I the only person who can’t plan anything? My school asks a lot for ‘first drafts’ and I am just incapable of doing that, I always have to do my best and only copy from start. It’s the same with test, teachers ask me to read over my answers when I finish but I can’t, once I’m done I’m done.
My current issue is that I take media and before doing my final year 12 film I need to complete a folio (script and all that). This needs to be completed before I start filming. I basically already have all my footage I prerecorded some stuff during my last film and am finding it real hard to do my folio because I just want to put the film together already.
Is this normal or am I going crazy?
Sorry if that doesn’t make any sense | 2021-12-07T04:23:50.000Z | raqkvu | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Planing For School | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqkvu/planing_for_school/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:19:39.000Z | raqi5a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Straterra and Cannabis Interactions? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqi5a/straterra_and_cannabis_interactions/ |
Not_enough_pancakes | And then I'll spend the rest of my day doing (or pretending to do) that fucking homework which at the end I probably won't even turn in cuz I forgot it at home or did it a week later.
But hey, at the end, if tomorrow is gonna be just as shitty as today, at least imma stay awake watching YouTube videos until I literally pass out at 4 am. | 2021-12-07T04:17:57.000Z | raqh03 | 13 | 123 | ADHD | Every single day, I go to school and spend the entire day planning all the amazing things I'll do when I get home. Once I get home, suddenly all my motivation gone + I have a shit ton of homework that I don't even know how to do cuz I spent all day daydream instead of listening to the class. | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqh03/every_single_day_i_go_to_school_and_spend_the/ |
slushiiiee | I’m moving to Spain in July and im going to have to (obviously) learn Spanish when im there!
I LOVE Spain and I really want to be fluent—this is one of the reasons I am going—but already I struggle with processing what people say in English as it is!! How the fuck am I gunna listen to people in Spanish and know what they are saying?!!
I’ve taken a few university Spanish classes so I know a bit, but Im just nervous and im trying to prepare myself. Does anyone have any advice for learning a new language with ADHD???
Thank you<3 | 2021-12-07T04:13:56.000Z | raqeed | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Learning a new language while having auditory processing issues | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqeed/learning_a_new_language_while_having_auditory/ |
Alternative_Dog_6983 | (I’m not diagnosed with ADHD but I suspect I may have it, but I also feel like a don’t so I’m going to Reddit, not a doctor ✌🏾)
Loud noises always scare me. It’s gotten better over the years but it’s still there. I’m not even sure if “scare” is the right word to use, it’s just my brain goes into a state where the noise is the only thing happening in my head and I just don’t like it. In elementary school I used to have to wait for the toilet to finish flushing to leave the stall because my head was only focused on the noise. It’s really hard to explain.
Enough rambling though, I was abruptly and very loudly reminded of this little quirk of mine because I decided to put my alarm on “away” (which just means if the camera detects movement it goes off) and stand in the living room to look for my phone. When it went off the first thing I did was shut down and my mind ran through all the possibilities of “there is someone in my house”, and to combat this I did the only right thing to do, and sat on the couch while covering my ears. It took me a couple seconds to realize I should probably take it off, but I was scared to move.
More of a rant post but feel free to laugh at my stupidity. | 2021-12-07T04:13:37.000Z | raqe70 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | L o u d n o i s e s | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqe70/l_o_u_d_n_o_i_s_e_s/ |
be-like-JayDee | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:13:35.000Z | raqe62 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else get the urge to do all the unfinished chores in the house when drinking alcohol? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqe62/anyone_else_get_the_urge_to_do_all_the_unfinished/ |
collegecolloquial | I guess this can be a success flair.
Success because I’m happy to have found such nice people i relate to
The amount of days it takes me to look through the comments people leave
And they build up because i don’t have enough energy to click a simple button and look and then you have to scroll behind the newer ones
The almost visceral and evil desire and almost need i have to read every single comment
The difficulty i have with maintaining my focus while i read the comments!
Some of them are long or clumped together and sometime i just lose my focus
But i appreciate every single one haha and I’m glad to be in a community of people who probably relate to this | 2021-12-07T04:10:16.000Z | raqbze | 1 | 10 | ADHD | The irony on this subreddit that comes with posting a relatable post | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqbze/the_irony_on_this_subreddit_that_comes_with/ |
ChristineWhy | Does anyone here have BVD? I remember learning about it some months ago and thinking it seemed eerily similar to what I’ve experienced in my life. Last night I woke up with intense vertigo, which has been on and off all day. I even fell down and skinned my knee because of it. I just experienced it again while trying to read something, so I looked on Google and came back to BVD. Apparently vertigo is a common symptom, and waking with vertigo due to eye movements in sleep is also a symptom.
BVD is associated with something like 50% of ADHD children. Do you experience it? What has it been like for you? Have you been treated? Anything else you’d like to share? | 2021-12-07T04:08:52.000Z | raqb0z | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Binocular Vision Dysfunction | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqb0z/binocular_vision_dysfunction/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T04:08:49.000Z | raqazp | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Every single day, I go to school and spend the entire day planning all the amazing things I'll do when I get home. Once I get home, suddenly all my motivation gone + I have a shit ton of homework that I don't even know how to do cuz I spent all day daydream instead of listening to the class. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raqazp/every_single_day_i_go_to_school_and_spend_the/ |
hexadcml | I hate this disease. It’s 7 AM right now. I need to study a month’s worth of math in 3 days. And I spent the last 9 hours researching TI mods.
I own a TI-84 and for the past month looking up Calculus programs for my TI has been my go to hyperfocus mid study. But I always stopped 1 hour in because I never had the cable with me. Today, I did. I tried to reverse engineer a popular CAS program, research the entire web for any methods (seems like all got a cease and desist in their mail, i couldn’t find anything). I looked up for alternative calculators and spent the last hour designing my own calculator. I held my pee for 5-7 hours till my muscles started literally cramping. And I have been pushing my teeth closed for the entire time. I deleted everything I installed, I am probably not going to build my own calculator and I flushed 9 hours down the drain. Everywhere aches. I can feel my bladder. I hate this.
TL;DR: Title
Edit: This is me on concerta. It really helps day to day but when I hyperfocus i’m fucked. And it seems the affects fluctuate week to week. STEM and ADHD is the worst combo. | 2021-12-07T04:06:48.000Z | raq9lp | 3 | 14 | ADHD | I have a midterm in 3 days and I have spent 9 hours researching calculators | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raq9lp/i_have_a_midterm_in_3_days_and_i_have_spent_9/ |
jrtolkeinchocolate | I consider my overall intelligence level to be very average, nothing special, but I find my meds really help me focus in university and my grades are exceptional now. I can say without a doubt the meds are a major reason.
My problem is the perfect dose for my meds is actually very low, and it just makes me feel like I'm somehow "cheating" and don't really need them. Every time I get praise for my grades or studying etc. from students or professors I feel a pang of guilt because I just think to myself "I'm sure all of you would be as dialed in and motivated to study as I am if you had low dose stimulants prescribed to you".
I try to avoid telling people I'm on medication because it feels like nothing good comes of it. People will either ask me to hook them up with a few pills or have this epiphany moment where they think "no wonder this guy is getting great grades, it's been the pills all along."
I know imposter syndrome is huge in this community so I guess I'm just adding my drop to the bucket. | 2021-12-07T04:05:01.000Z | raq8c7 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone getting imposter syndrome because of low dosage and high performance? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raq8c7/anyone_getting_imposter_syndrome_because_of_low/ |
AstroWizard70 | Hello!
I was hoping for some advice on sticking to your goals with ADHD.
About me, I am a male in my early 20's who was diagnosed about 7 months ago. I am medicated with Adderall IR, where I usually take 5-10mg a day. I'm a double STEM major at a notoriously difficult university which is both heaven and hell for ADHD.
One thing I have always had a problem with was sticking to my goals. Whether exercising, eating healthy, meditation, reading, actually going to class, maintaining my circadian rhythm, or whatever goals I set for myself, I can usually stick to them for 1-3 months, but then all of the sudden, my brain simply will not let me. It's really annoying, because I'm an ambitious person who has tons of hefty goals for myself that I feel so capable of accomplishing, but my brain simply won't let me continue after some time. Even when it is objectively clear that doing whatever task will make my life better in the short and long term, I just can't find the executive function to complete these tasks.
So, my question and TL;DR is simply: "What advice do you have for someone with ADHD who struggles with sticking to their goals?" | 2021-12-07T04:04:35.000Z | raq82o | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Sticking to Goals with ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raq82o/sticking_to_goals_with_adhd/ |
Weak_Perception_ | I don’t how to make friends or do small talk. Its either “lemme tell you my whole life story and all the thoughts I’ve had up until this moment” or “…hey…so hows your day going. Oh sorry I forgot I already asked you that a few minutes ago…” And I’ll also go from texting and hanging out with them everyday to ghosting them for a month. Then outta no where I’ll text them being like lets hangout today I saw this meme that made me think of you and like nothing happened. I want more friends and more people to hangout with but it feels like I’m either too much for people or not even there. | 2021-12-07T03:54:24.000Z | raq17k | 14 | 84 | ADHD | Keeping friends is hard with ADHD | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raq17k/keeping_friends_is_hard_with_adhd/ |
WhatDo-I-DoNow | I don’t think I could count the number of posts I’ve tried to submit to this sub asking for help or advice, only to delete it halfway through because I’m afraid I’ll sound like a crock of shit to you all.
Literally just learned about RSD. Seems to make a lot of situations in my life make a lot of sense. | 2021-12-07T03:51:38.000Z | rapzee | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapzee/rejection_sensitivity_dysphoria/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:51:38.000Z | rapzed | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Symptoms of my ADHD that I LIKE and enjoy! | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapzed/symptoms_of_my_adhd_that_i_like_and_enjoy/ |
iwasgoingtobuuuuuut | Ever realize all of a sudden that you're being super functional and getting stuff done immediately and then have to stop yourself from thinking that because you are the root of your own distraction 90% of the time?? And if maybe you don't realize it, you will continue to function properly for just a little while longer and get that Really Big Thing™️ done before your focus comes crashing down? Then, of course, you stop to write a reddit post and it's game over. 🤣 Hopefully not just me and hopefully I won't be paying for this overuse of spoons in a couple days!! #sendgoodvibes | 2021-12-07T03:48:28.000Z | rapx9q | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Psyching yourself out | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapx9q/psyching_yourself_out/ |
Laezur | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:46:55.000Z | rapw8y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Books/Podcasts/Resources that helped you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapw8y/bookspodcastsresources_that_helped_you/ |
WordsWeDontSay | I am deeply ashamed to say my teeth are probably done for. There's a lot of reasons why it got to this point, and I'm exhausted even thinking about them and just cringing the whole time I sit here typing. But I know I'll probably have to eventually lose all of my front teeth, but I dont really know anything about navigating dental care. I barely manage to navigate medical care and insurance. I dont even know how to research how financially fucked I'll be so I can get an idea if I ever manage to walk into a building and get care. I saw a post on here a while ago with a lot of lamenting about bad teeth and maybe someone can relate and point me in a direction to get a handle on what happens/cost. | 2021-12-07T03:42:48.000Z | rapth5 | 10 | 28 | ADHD | Teeth Shame | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapth5/teeth_shame/ |
InstructionLess5239 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:42:07.000Z | rapt0v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Help at Hand program? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapt0v/help_at_hand_program/ |
Zero_Regrets_ | I have diagnosed ADD and I'm on medication however its a fairly small dose (and I dont think I see any improvements or changes from it.)
I fidget quite a lot and because of that I have a fidget cube and an "anxiety ring" and those have helped me quite a lot.
However, recently I have been cracking my joints as a way of fidgeting. This wouldn't have been that bad however I do it A LOT. Very often, I crack my joints until they hurt and get frustrated when they don't crack successfully.
I've tried fidgeting with the things around me but it just doesn't satisfy me or something. It's very annoying and I have no idea what to do.
Any ideas or advice? | 2021-12-07T03:32:21.000Z | rapm86 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I can't stop cracking my joints. What do I do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapm86/i_cant_stop_cracking_my_joints_what_do_i_do/ |
Tasty-Apartment-5679 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:30:36.000Z | rapky2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m new to this community | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapky2/im_new_to_this_community/ |
FlickrFade | Alright gang, I’ve finally set an appointment with a LCSW. After an 11 year gap of no mental health therapy, ADHD/I, Depression, and Anxiety have become too close of a friend to me. I am looking forward to finally meeting with someone, but I’m still incredibly anxious about it.
I want to make sure I have a good connection with my therapist and that they’ll work for me. What questions do you all suggest I ask to gauge how well he’ll be able to help and fit my needs? | 2021-12-07T03:30:32.000Z | rapkwj | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Questions for my therapist | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapkwj/questions_for_my_therapist/ |
AltLoginForFamousGuy | Anyone else get their ADHD meds from their GP and have to take those goofy self diagnosis tests?
If you don't know what I'm talking about, it's basically a 15 question test with questions like "I feel restless and fidgety". The test taker answers 1 - 5, where 1 is never and 5 is all the time.
IMO, it's no better than a buzzfeed quiz.
The last time I took one, I told my doc that the test shouldn't be based on frequency and is super flawed. For example, I almost always feel restless and fidgety. Meds don't make that go away. They do make the proverbial fidget monster smaller, but they dont reduce the frequency of ADHD symptoms.
She looked at me as if I was speaking a foreign language. | 2021-12-07T03:28:26.000Z | rapjg2 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Goofy Self Diagnosis Tests | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapjg2/goofy_self_diagnosis_tests/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:19:26.000Z | rapdat | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone else stoped taking meds for work productivity because of “anti work” mentality? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapdat/has_anyone_else_stoped_taking_meds_for_work/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:19:22.000Z | rapd91 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I can’t track or write anything down | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapd91/i_cant_track_or_write_anything_down/ |
Joshh0311 | So I’ve been diagnosed with adhd since like 8-9 I’m 18 now btw and I’ve been struggling with keeping engaged with the games I’m currently playing and idk how to re engage myself as it’s my primary focus to keep myself grounded and level at home I’m getting really worried because if I can’t game I get really irate and in massive mood swings plus CHAMS won’t change my meds and I don’t think my meds are working but that’s a whole other thing | 2021-12-07T03:18:01.000Z | rapcbz | 3 | 4 | ADHD | So this is going to seem really insignificant compared to a lot of stuff on here but here goes | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapcbz/so_this_is_going_to_seem_really_insignificant/ |
sydneyrm | I feel like most of my issues come from not even being able to remember what I like or don’t like, what makes me happy or sad, or just what I can do to make myself feel better. Like my brain doesn’t remember how much better I feel when I wash my face. And it doesn’t remember that my room being messy makes me feel like shit. I just feel like shit and think it is just because I am shit. I know the answer is to track things like my mood or sleep or exercise or food but that seems so overwhelming. Anytime I try and track things I do it for a month and then forget about it. Also, I feel like I don’t even know where to start. Sometimes I can get so depressed and it gets worse when my brain is convinced I’ve never been happy ever. I’ve got depression and anxiety but it’s like adhd exacerbates it all. I feel like there is more that I’m struggling to articulate but I just feel so helpless not being able to basically remember who I am. I mostly wanted to vent to people who would understand but if y’all got any advice I’m open to the help. | 2021-12-07T03:14:59.000Z | rapaak | 4 | 10 | ADHD | Forgetting Myself | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapaak/forgetting_myself/ |
Tasty-Apartment-5679 | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:14:51.000Z | rapa6l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’ve been struggling a bit with a friend | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rapa6l/ive_been_struggling_a_bit_with_a_friend/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-07T03:14:10.000Z | rap9q1 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Different Dosages in the Same Bottle? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rap9q1/different_dosages_in_the_same_bottle/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:06:42.000Z | rap4iv | 3 | 2 | ADHD | adhd and phentermine? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rap4iv/adhd_and_phentermine/ |
xmscryptic | [removed] | 2021-12-07T03:05:32.000Z | rap3rz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I misinterpret others because I fail to read messages thoroughly or listen properly. How can I prevent this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rap3rz/i_misinterpret_others_because_i_fail_to_read/ |
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