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ulttrae | Hi everyone,
I (23f) finally got a diagnosis two or three weeks ago. I've been having mental health issues since I was 14 or 15, but I only really seeked help in Oct 2020 (partially due to lockdown). Since then it's been a rocky ride until I finally got an ADHD-combined type diagnosis.
The issue is, I feel like I "don't deserve" it. If that makes sense at all. With tiktoks about ADHD I always felt like they were relatable, but at the same time those aren't scientific or anything. And relating to a few tiktoks doesn't say anything. My therapist at the time brought it up, I did the screener test and the eventual full-out test as truthfully as I could, so I couldn't have tricked my therapists into giving me a diagnosis. I *know* I'm not faking anything for them.
But then why do I feel like I don't earn an easy way out? Just so I can say that I'm not lazy? Or that I'm not just a regular procrastinator? I'm feeling very conflicted, happy on one side but also very confused and insecure. Has anyone else gone through this? What do I do?
TL;DR I'm having imposter syndrome over my diagnosis, what can I do about it? | 2021-12-06T23:46:19.000Z | ral8k8 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Diagnosis and imposter syndrome? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral8k8/diagnosis_and_imposter_syndrome/ |
Safe_Love8169 | I had a dream last night about a girl I was in love with 16-17 years ago and we haven't really spoken in that amount of time either. It trigged a massive surge of memories today and I haven't been able to focus at work at all! I spent the last 2 hours writing an email and thinking about sending it. I feel like I'm spiraling.
I haven't even seen this girl in person in 17 years. What's wrong with me? | 2021-12-06T23:45:18.000Z | ral7uc | 10 | 4 | ADHD | Why am I so obsessed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral7uc/why_am_i_so_obsessed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:44:11.000Z | ral6zj | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Struggling to communicate with ADHD partner about empathy/sensitivity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral6zj/struggling_to_communicate_with_adhd_partner_about/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:41:44.000Z | ral564 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Virtual ADHD Test? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral564/virtual_adhd_test/ |
jkjb95620 | How do I start to rebuild my life after being diagnosed with ADHD? I’m 26(M) and just got my diagnosis. It all makes sense to me now but as I look back at my life it literally is in complete ruins. No friends, no family, no self-esteem. I’ve also experienced much trauma in the process. Just my wife, son and myself. I’d like to begin building my life for my family and self. I’m a veteran so I’m thinking about using my GI bill to study Data Science. We just purchased a home here in Michigan but I doubt we’ll be here more than a few years, I’m a southern guy and we’re just about getting into winter ☃️❄️. I’d like to build new relationships, be a good husband and father. I’d also like to have a career and provide for my family. Im set to see a psychiatrist next month. Hopefully I could use medication to help me focus and filter out the trivial things in order to be productive. Any rebuilding tips? | 2021-12-06T23:40:22.000Z | ral446 | 6 | 11 | ADHD | Social Skills Deficiency | 0.93 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral446/social_skills_deficiency/ |
Remarkable-Pepper-44 | So I was looking into some of the testing methods of IQ test. It just seems like some of these are not in my favor since some people adhd struggle with these types of testing methods. I scored average on an IQ test but, people around me such as random people I meet on the street to managers and business owners mention how smart I am. They say I am smart business wise, meaning I ask the right questions and can comprehend what they say. My managers say I am good leader, and can understand people well. If people swear by these IQ test indicating success in business why am I lower on standardized iq test. | 2021-12-06T23:40:06.000Z | ral3v7 | 18 | 8 | ADHD | is there a correlation between iq and adhd. | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral3v7/is_there_a_correlation_between_iq_and_adhd/ |
_Gabish_ | Ok, so Thursday I had to stay up all night to finish an assignment, and because of that I took my medication at 4 am since I was like 'oh, guess I won't be sleeping so I might as well take it a little early'. But then I was super tired and forgot about the 4 am dose and at like 11 panicked that I didn't take my dose and took another one.
This was totally on accident and it made me way too amped so I started stressing which then kept me up basically all night Friday.
Because of that all nighter I took my dose early in the AM on Saturday because 'guess I won't be sleeping and I have to be ready for work'. But then later in the day I felt tired, so I drank some energy drinks throughout the day and got stressed about my tiredness making me less productive but then I couldn't sleep and stayed up uber late basically zoning out at a word document.
I took my medication early in the AM on Sunday because I was like 'ok I'm awake and this should put me back on track since I had Saturday night free, but I was rushing in between jobs, my alarm went off for when I'm actually supposed to take my medication and on impulse I took a double dose again. I crashed in the middle of the night but I was so exhausted the next day that I kept pounding down energy drinks.
Thanks to that Sunday to Monday I was way too wired and only got like 3 hours of sleep and now here I am exhausted, I have like a million things due tonight, the caffeine is sending my heart rate through the roof and I just don't know what to do.
It's dead week so I really don't need whatever this bullshit cycle is, but it's like I can't get out.
I'll get super stressed about not having my work done which keeps me awake later than I want to be because I'm tired but cant destress so then I miss my drowsiness window and I stop feeling tired . So at that point I can't sleep and decide to stay up from there so I take my medication
But then by like 10 am I get tired but I'm at work or class so I have to power through, so I drink caffeine to stay awake to try to do my work and then I get stressed and too hyper and the cycle continues.
This is actually starting to scare me. It's not like I can blow off assignments and go to bed now, but at midnight I won't be able to fall asleep because I would have missed my 'drowsy window' and just ughhhhhh. I have a hydroxyzine prescription, but I'm afraid to take it because that shit knocks me out and if I'm uber tired I don't want it to put me to bed for 12 hours and then I miss work + lab.
This sucks!!
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TLDR: I fell into a insomnia to taking medicine earlier to caffeine to stay awake which brings on insomnia loop | 2021-12-06T23:39:56.000Z | ral3qn | 2 | 4 | ADHD | I've been on a Stress-Insomnia-Medication-'all-nighter' cycle since Thursday. What do I do? | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ral3qn/ive_been_on_a_stressinsomniamedicationallnighter/ |
swxdishphish | I recently returned home from college to visit family and left my prescription Vyvanse there, where it was thrown out mistakenly. My psychiatrist has just informed me that he cannot refill my prescription because it’s a controlled substance. With finals approaching fast, I cannot be off my medication for almost two weeks. It’s already been three days and I have the worst headache, brain zaps, fatigue, and nausea, which kept me from going to class today.
What should I do? Does anyone know of any remedies that mimic ADHD medication that I can use to hold myself over? I’ll take any advice I can get. Thanks in advance. | 2021-12-06T23:34:37.000Z | rakztg | 10 | 3 | ADHD | My prescriber cannot replace my lost prescription—what should I do? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakztg/my_prescriber_cannot_replace_my_lost/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:33:46.000Z | rakz6a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My provider cannot replace my list prescription—what should I do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakz6a/my_provider_cannot_replace_my_list/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:33:06.000Z | rakyp0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Tips for letting go of obsessions and fixations before my interview | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakyp0/tips_for_letting_go_of_obsessions_and_fixations/ |
steve_will_do_it | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:31:04.000Z | rakx4u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on how to retrieve words from memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakx4u/advice_on_how_to_retrieve_words_from_memory/ |
annahoi | I am kinda confused cuz just found this subreddit in my recommended, and my god i relate to fucking everything!
I never got diagnosed with ADHD, but i know for sure i am autistic and gifted already and now im not sure if it is that or if i have ADHD and im scared of it getting even more complicated lol | 2021-12-06T23:28:58.000Z | rakvhv | 10 | 1 | ADHD | I am confused ): | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakvhv/i_am_confused/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:28:44.000Z | rakvbr | 7 | 1 | ADHD | The thing I want to do for the rest of my life makes me feel depressed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakvbr/the_thing_i_want_to_do_for_the_rest_of_my_life/ |
throwaway6853172 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:27:45.000Z | rakul3 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Scared to seek diagnosis | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakul3/scared_to_seek_diagnosis/ |
DrugsSexandBuddha | “What are you up to this evening? I realised I did not planning for the weekend haha”
Would you respond? Be happy? Be offended? Tell me how you would feel and how you would act or react! Lemme know if you want some context.
I figured this would be interesting, because we all interpret things differently, and I’ve only recently discovered rejection sensitive dysphoria (RDS). | 2021-12-06T23:25:33.000Z | raksyb | 30 | 6 | ADHD | How would you feel after receiving this text at 5:30pm on Friday? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raksyb/how_would_you_feel_after_receiving_this_text_at/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:24:47.000Z | raksdh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I’m confused | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raksdh/im_confused/ |
phoenix-1998 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:21:49.000Z | rakq8o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Trying to switch meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakq8o/trying_to_switch_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:19:59.000Z | rakovv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | meds scheduling questions/advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakovv/meds_scheduling_questionsadvice/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:17:40.000Z | rakn7u | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Misplacing things is the worst | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakn7u/misplacing_things_is_the_worst/ |
Relevant-Stable-3385 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:17:08.000Z | rakmsh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there any connection between ADHD and excessive thoughts of sex? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakmsh/is_there_any_connection_between_adhd_and/ |
gnowbot | Context: reasonably fit, recently running 5k’s, mountain bike. And often do physical work and projects that will leave me sore the next day. I often will do kettlebell swings to get my brain awake in the afternoon.
But if it is a level of activity that leaves me sore the next day, or it was sufficiently long to leave me tired after (like a long bike ride, or a big hike to a fly fishing spot) then I am totally worthless the next day. Brain fog, sluggish, sensitive to light and skin much more sensitive to clothes like the waistband of jeans. It’s basically a “really bad adhd day” that resembles a hangover. I wish I could blame it on dehydration or lack of sleep, but these are not always the case.
I recently worked up to running 5k every 2-4 days. And even when my fitness level was such that these runs were easy enough…. I was just so freaking tired all the time that it started impacting my mental health towards depression. While sleeping 8-9 hours per night.
Like… is this what being 35 feels like? Doing something nice for my body and paying the price in mental health and very poor executive function and energy the next days? Do I need to exercise less? Do I need to be *more* fit? | 2021-12-06T23:15:01.000Z | rakl6b | 8 | 10 | ADHD | Exercise really helps me think better. BUT, the next day I’m always tired, brain fog, sensitive skin….mega ADHD day. What gives? | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakl6b/exercise_really_helps_me_think_better_but_the/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:14:51.000Z | rakl0x | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Urgent: new medication or new habits? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakl0x/urgent_new_medication_or_new_habits/ |
barnebyjones | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:14:19.000Z | rakkkz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Well at least I've got enough gas. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakkkz/well_at_least_ive_got_enough_gas/ |
Turbulent__Yogurt | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:11:40.000Z | rakijz | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Psilocybín and my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakijz/psilocybín_and_my_adhd/ |
TheIronMoose | I have a complicated history with meds. I was diagnosed originally at 6 and was on and off meds my whole school career. When was on my meds I was healthier smarter and more successful at school, but I was less fun to be around and less personable in general, with a much shorter fuse. Because of this I developed a resentment towards the meds because i felt like I was only useful on the meds but i was only "happy" off of them. This led to me quitting them for a while, then getting back on them over and over throughout school when my grades dipped enough to gorce me back on to avoid failing.
I quit meds in college about 10 years ago to see if i could "do it on my own". I didnt. I failed calc 3 like 4 times and dropped out with an associates and some game design certs. Essentially the most useless group of degrees possible. Since then I've managed to find work on my own and am making decent money. So I've eventually gotten to the "making it" stage, which im proud of.
I've also had to have my thyroid removed due to a cancer scare in 2019 and am now on thyroid meds permanently. One of the main reasons I stopped meds was because i didn't want to be dependant on meds to "exist", but now I am dependant on them to exist literally. I feel like I am mature enough to retun to them now and not have the same resentment that I had in the past because I've proven that I can survive without them.
I'm primarily concerned about the type of person I'll become going back. I like being as relaxed as I am when I can't remember anything long enough to get mad about it. I feel like people like me more that way, and people can always tell when im on or off meds. I feel like the very thing the meds do to make me more effective also make me more angry and offputting. So I always have to choose between being an effective asshole or to be happy and useless.
My questions are:
Are any of the meds better about the personality?
Is there anything I can do to minimize the personality change?
Is there anything I should be looking for in a person who would be prescribing these to me or is an online service sufficient?
Also the last time I asked about being put back on medication the doc treated me like a druggie and told me thqt they "arent that kind of place" so should I not be trying to go through a doc? I dont know if i can afford a specialist. I have cigna insurance if that helps.
Any experiences or advice is appreciated. | 2021-12-06T23:10:50.000Z | rakhwi | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Wanna try getting back on meds but... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakhwi/wanna_try_getting_back_on_meds_but/ |
Achylife | The test was hell on my brain. It wanted to focus on literally anything but the screen. The electronics hum, the clicky pens in a jar, the label on the hand sanitizer. But made it through with a moderate headache. My psych will be contacting me soon about it. Really hoping I can actually get treatment soon, because I am definitely not a fully functional human being. | 2021-12-06T23:10:47.000Z | rakhve | 9 | 10 | ADHD | Finally completed ADHD testing at age 29 | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakhve/finally_completed_adhd_testing_at_age_29/ |
throwout18851 | So to start off, I've always had a hard time paying attention in class as a child. 99% of my time in school was spent daydreaming about world of warcraft or what me and my neighborhood friends were gonna do after school. I never brought up my lack of attention span to my parents because I was afraid of a diagnosis and I already had mild asthma at the time so I didn't want any more medication.
Anyways, I'm a few years out of high school now and I'm seriously starting to consider treatment. I feel like my brain isn't operating at it's full potential and it's getting to the point where it's starting to fuck with me. For example, I'll sit down to read a book, read a couple pages, and then come across a specific word or expression that makes my mind drift away and then before I know it, 5 minutes has passed and I'm staring into the abyss. It's mentally painful because I genuinely WANT to read, but it's difficult.
I've come to the conclusion that my life would be better off with a prescription, but I am extremely afraid of developing an amphetamine dependency. If I do pursue treatment and was prescribed one of the main medications like Adderall, would I be on a permanent prescription? Do most healthcare specialists provide a combination of Adderall and therapy to eliminate symptoms of ADHD, thus slowly waning you off of your Adderall prescription? Or do most only prescribe you medication and kick you to the curb?
tl;dr Undiagnosed ADHD led me to under perform throughout my time in school and is now affecting my adult life. I want to pursue treatment but am afraid of developing an amphetamine dependency. what do? | 2021-12-06T23:10:20.000Z | rakhix | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Undiagnosed ADHD at 22 affecting adult life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakhix/undiagnosed_adhd_at_22_affecting_adult_life/ |
Mazikoo | This is just a vent that I desperately need to get off my chest, it’s not very important so feel free to skip over this, I don’t need you to read it.
So a few months ago I thought I would try my hand at college after getting medication for my ADHD, and for a few weeks it did wonders for my life, I was experiencing life completely different than what I’ve been used to for 19 years. So I was feeling pretty good about myself, but I didn’t want to overwhelm myself so I registered to the local community college for only one coarse. (I tried in the summer but I couldn’t keep up and didn’t realize it was an accelerated coarse).
And the first weeks were great and I did all my homework which I’ve never EVER done. I was responsible and active and organized, I felt like I was going places. But then I took the first exam and I did really bad on it. It discouraged me… quite a lot, mostly because even after studying and having constant exposure to the material I was SUPER slow at test taking. And I’ve never been fond of any tests through high school and I just need to accept the harsh reality that I’m a slow thinker, that I can’t do well under time constraints, and I hate it.
But after that I basically stopped doing most homework and the second exam I took I also did piss poor on which gave me even more sadness then I stopped paying attention in class some days. So here I am, typing this 30 mins after my final and I just failed… a single… college algebra class… I had one freaking job this fall and I waisted mine and my parents money…
I hate how even after having a quiet and organized mind, the habits I have developed before kept seeping through, I don’t have any self discipline or any experience at how to be successful… I’m not ready for life… I’m not good at this- I’m fucking struggling at the one thing I want to do the most, I can’t DO anything I put my mind to… I feel like I’m playing an rpg but I’m stuck trying to click the locked options that aren’t available unless I have the paid member status. I don’t know what to do anymore, Im not ready to be a grownup, I feel like a little kid stuck in an almost 2 decade old meat suit. I just want to be done, I’m tired of feeling like I need to go on a crusade in my mind every time I want to do something responsible and helpful.
Im not getting stuck doing art or something, I want to do science, and math and learn about the universe!!! it’s so much cooler than anything I’m doing now. But I’m just slow at math and understanding the material, I’m slow at getting a full picture about the problems. I want to do school but I legit suck at being self reliant and being responsible, I feel like I’m learning how to lear for the first time, how to do school for the first time.
Anyway… thanks for reading my 100 page essay lol. I needed to vent somewhere. Idrc if this even reads properly, just as long as it’s somewhere else than in my head. Hope you guy have a good Christmas or day or year etc… | 2021-12-06T23:09:49.000Z | rakh2s | 4 | 8 | ADHD | I’m trying… Im really really trying at life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakh2s/im_trying_im_really_really_trying_at_life/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T23:08:26.000Z | rakg2u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | After 31 years of life, I've finally gotten help. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakg2u/after_31_years_of_life_ive_finally_gotten_help/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:08:16.000Z | rakfyg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is it impossible to take a nap for anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakfyg/is_it_impossible_to_take_a_nap_for_anyone_else/ |
confars | Hi I’m a 20F who just upped her adderall IR prescription to 15mg from 10mg. Since then when it comes time for it to start wearing off I get these excruciating headaches.
I can’t even call them headaches they’re more like migraines. I can’t look at any light or hear too much noise and I get so nauseous.
From the time I take it starts wearing off around 6pm basically half the day and I’m down and out and can’t do anything cause of the headache. I have to take a Tylenol and immediately go to bed.
Besides that symptom the adderall works so perfectly so I really don’t want to stop taking it I’m finally able to function and be a person but if I have to deal with migraines everyday it’s gonna be so taxing to take it.
Any advice? Is this normal? | 2021-12-06T23:08:06.000Z | rakftq | 2 | 3 | ADHD | headaches when adderall wears off? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakftq/headaches_when_adderall_wears_off/ |
MarioMario_2950 | I'll keep this short, at least as short as you can in a community like this. I'm not a perfect person and I have many shortcomings, I can accept this. However what frustrates me constantly is my inability to differentiate between a symptom of ADHD causing a barrier or plain old incompetence. For example, I forget things very easily and have trouble keeping up to date on my relationship. Textbook ADHD. Obviously I need to work on this and it's a process but at least I know it's a common symptom. Something like say my struggle with discipline probably has something to do with ADHD but can't shake the feeling like I'm some moral failure. Especially when it hurts other people. I don't know what my ADHD contributes too and doesn't. It kills me. Advice? Support? I don't know I'm just feeling lost. | 2021-12-06T23:03:56.000Z | rakcla | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I Don't know what's my fault. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakcla/i_dont_know_whats_my_fault/ |
norasugahmomma | Hi everyone,
I'm 28 years old woman and I suspect I have AD(H)D.
I have experienced a lot of guilt because I have a hard time with things that seems easy to others, which causes me to feel bad about myself. I always just thought I was sloppy and chaotic (as everyone perceives me that way).
A friend of mine has been diagnosed with ADHD and she suggested I should get tested. It would definitely explain a lot to me.
For example : I forget so many things and lose stuff that are important to me. When I feel sad, the forgetting part gets worse... I go to the store and forget my wallet 2 times in one week for example.
I can't find my keys and/or badge from work on a weekly basis.
Also, I never finish a task. I always do my household work 'half' for example. I leave the towels and everything I used in the middle of the room because I get distracted of other things. Also in (online) meetings at work I have a hard time concentrating. Mostly I always do other stuff as soon as it begins.
I do struggle with planning and organising (I plan 5 things in one day and I am forced to cancel at least 2 things because I can't seem to estimate how much time something requires). Oh, and I am always late at everything... Always have been.
Anyway, I went for an intake at a diagnostic center.
The psychologist said I definitely suffer from an 'executive dysfunction disorder' after I told her my symptoms, but because I smoked marihuana from my 18th till my 23th, she could not tell me for sure if the cause is AD(H)D or if it's because of my drug use.
I felt very confused afterwards, because I have always had these symptoms. But I don't have 'hard' evidence pre-marihuana times....
Can anyone relate to this? Is there anyone who has experienced difficulties being diagnosed because they (ab)use(d) marihuana? | 2021-12-06T23:03:43.000Z | rakcfj | 6 | 2 | ADHD | What's your opinion? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakcfj/whats_your_opinion/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:02:38.000Z | rakbl5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Few things make me feel more like an asshole than forgetting a friend or family member's birthday, which I do several times a year. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakbl5/few_things_make_me_feel_more_like_an_asshole_than/ |
shesacriminalll | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:02:05.000Z | rakb6b | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else obsessed with the truth? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakb6b/anyone_else_obsessed_with_the_truth/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T23:01:33.000Z | rakas4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am successful because of ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rakas4/i_am_successful_because_of_adhd/ |
Nulgarian | Hey all,
I’m a 20 year old college student, and I’ve been struggling with ADHD like symptoms for a lot of my life. I have zero attention span, I constantly forget important deadlines and constantly lose things. My academic performance has been suffering, and I’ve been having a lot of dark thoughts and emotional turmoil because of this.
I wanted to go get formally evaluated for ADHD, so I started doing research. I read that an ADHD diagnosis is a lengthy process, with them interviewing both you and people around you to gather as much info as possible. However, when I started looking online, I saw quite a few sites offering same-day or 2 day ADHD diagnoses. This seems to run counter to what I read about the pretty exhaustive diagnosis process.
I was wondering if these sites are legit, or if they’re just sketchy doctors who are gonna give you a bunch of Adderall and call it a day. I called a lot of the clinics near me, and all of them have a minimum 2 month wait time before I can come in for an evaluation, so it is super tempting to go with the shorter option, but idk if I can trust them. Any information or help would be appreciated. | 2021-12-06T23:00:55.000Z | raka9q | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Is Same Day ADHD Diagnosis a Scam? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raka9q/is_same_day_adhd_diagnosis_a_scam/ |
impulsive_-_ | It's been 3 months since I started taking concerta. Life has meaning. The what-seemed-to-be eternal discussion in my head at 1.5x speed, between me and myself has finally slowed down enough so I can enjoy things, or at times even stopped altogether.
I want to add here that it's not only due to the medication. I had to be willing to make the change. Meditation/mindfulness has helped A LOT, as much as the medication itself, if not more. I recently started a new job and suddenly working is not that hard. I'm organized as shit now and all that.
I'm reading "The power of now" by Eckhart Tolle, which I highly recommend. I couldn't have found this book at a better time. I know reading is hard, believe me, I do. May I suggest then watching some of Tolles podcasts (especially the one with Russell Brand, lovely guy by the way).
I guess what I'm trying to say is that I always thought life is like this, for everybody. I felt kind of cheated, like why did I have to start this game called life at Hard level. But with all that in the past, I'm glad I reached rock bottom, which turned out to be the hardest but best lesson I have ever learned. I'm a 28 year old male by the way, diagnozed this summer.
I wanted to share some good news with you all and maybe throw in a tip or two. See you on the other side! | 2021-12-06T22:57:26.000Z | rak7fn | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I wish I seeked help earlier! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rak7fn/i_wish_i_seeked_help_earlier/ |
MovingOn1994 | So I'm almost 27 y\\o and have relatively mild ADHD. The one problem I'm struggling with academically right now is that I have two very important projects to take care of - my MA thesis and editing a final draft for an article I'd like to have published since I got some pretty intense corrections (which is to be expected, considering it's the first one I've ever submitted). I have to get a move on, but not only am I very lethargic from other health issues, my brain is at that frustrating point where it just goes "nope" for an unforeseen amount of time at the sight of anything academic, and I have some serious brain fog (I keep forgetting what I was about to do more so than usual). Every ounce of motivation I have goes to taking care of essential things - like doing my part time jobs or basic household things (I live alone). It's been this way for almost a week now, and each time it happens it can easily last two weeks - and usually it happens every two-three months or so. When I got the email from the journal that they'd be interested in publishing my article if I edit it, instead of being happy at the opportunity I had a panic attack (and some very fun rejection sensitivity thoughts). I don't have that kind of time to spare. I'm planning to try to take my meds again tomorrow morning (I don't take them most of the time because they worsen my insomnia), but I'm at a loss as to how to snap my damn brain out of this rut. Any specific tips that have worked for you would be amazing. | 2021-12-06T22:54:15.000Z | rak50x | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Academics with ADHD - any tips? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rak50x/academics_with_adhd_any_tips/ |
sanityunavailable | I was originally diagnosed with ADHD at 7. I tried to get re-diagnosed at Uni, but the appointment was so far in the future I completely forgot about it.
When I started work my ADHD did cause some issues, but I managed to get a fast paced role that suited me. I still felt my ADHD was holding me back, so I got referred to a specialist again. After a few years I suddenly got an appointment!
The doctor agreed that meds might help and I tried low dose Ritalin and long-acting Concerta XL. The problem was that both gave me dry mouth and caused headaches/migraines when they wore off.
Then lockdown happened and I could no longer collect the prescriptions in person, so I transferred care back to my doctor to get electronic prescriptions. I figured Ritalin was better than nothing.
I got a new job, but there are more ‘boring’ parts and my ADHD is much more of a problem. Ritalin helps, but I get a headache in the evening which often becomes a migraine the next day. As a chronic migraine suffer this is a big issue.
I want to try the other ADHD meds (for example non-stimulants), but getting referred back to the specialist could take years. I have a few interviews coming up for amazing jobs, but I am worried my performance is not nearly what it could be. I only have short-acting Ritalin which I take on rare occasions when I need to do a report or similar.
Any advice for accessing services quickly if you already have a diagnosis? I asked my doctor months ago to do the referral again, but heard nothing back.
I want to continue from where lockdown left me, but that same clinic wouldn’t be suitable because I moved away.
I could maybe go private, but there doesn’t seem to be a way to estimate cost… | 2021-12-06T22:53:14.000Z | rak49m | 6 | 1 | ADHD | UK - Routes to accessing a doctor after diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rak49m/uk_routes_to_accessing_a_doctor_after_diagnosis/ |
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TheBigHosk | Hello everyone. This past year my wife has discovered she has ADHD and as she has educated herself on it she has educated me as well so I better understand. After learning about it; things she has done, communication issues we sometimes have, among other things make sense. I know now about what to do if she’s hyper fixated on something and don’t take it personally. I understand that her scrolling through tic toc while we’re having conversation isn’t being rude but just something she needs to do. What I’m here for is how do I help her or what should I do when she’s overstimulated? We have a toddler who is currently in the difficult stage and my wife easily gets overstimulated and frustrated. I know why she is now but I’m hoping there’s a way I can help or something I can do to alleviate those times she’s overwhelmed. She also feels like a terrible mother in these situations, when she most certainly isn’t. Just looking for some advice from people who are further along in their journey with ADHD than she is so I can be supportive as she has been with me and my own personal mental health issues
Edit: I think I mixed up her scrolling Facebook instead of Tic Toc. I don’t have tic toc so I didn’t realize that’s the one with videos and music and stuff. Not sure if scrolling Facebook is any different though | 2021-12-06T22:51:14.000Z | rak2rb | 22 | 14 | ADHD | My wife has ADHD and I’m looking to better understand so I can be supportive | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rak2rb/my_wife_has_adhd_and_im_looking_to_better/ |
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ally-x | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:47:48.000Z | rak06d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is adderall supposed to feel like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rak06d/what_is_adderall_supposed_to_feel_like/ |
admiralswarley | So I was just recently diagnosed with ADHD and this world has opened up to so many things I thought were just me or normal behavior. One of the things that has happened is since I have been taking medicine (2 weeks now) my want for alcohol has become non-existent. I have been wanting to stop for so long, but I would always find a reason based on a scenario like grilling. Honestly thinking I was just dopamine searching, but never made the connection.
So just wondering if anyone has had similar things happen to them | 2021-12-06T22:47:05.000Z | rajzlo | 42 | 48 | ADHD | Did anyone’s alcohol dependency change since getting medicated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajzlo/did_anyones_alcohol_dependency_change_since/ |
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UncookedGnome | I got diagnosed by my GP in September and have been working to find the right dose of Adderall XR; currently I'm at 20mg just in the mornings. He's probably not much older than me (early 30s) and has been really great and straight forward, so I know I'm lucky in a lot of ways. He's experienced with ADHD but is not a specialist so I trust his assessment and was fairly sure about my diagnosis, but it's weird, after some time on the medication, I'm starting to doubt my diagnosis.
I have seen my life improve, certainly. My mind is a bit calmer and I've improved my focus, though it's not a stark difference. But the biggest change is not getting easily emotionally overwhelmed. The effects of the meds have been the best when I move to the next dosage, but have faded after 2-5 days every time (10, 15, and now 20mg).
I believe I have had most of the symptoms my whole life and I scored high on the questionnaire, but I still can't shake the feeling that maybe it's just a coincidence and I'm somehow deceiving myself. I think it happens more often when I'm trying to explain it to a friend. I'll get into the specifics and, like many of you, I have done buckets of research and learned as much about the intricacies of the brain as I can, so when I try to elaborate I'm speaking out of knowledge and not stumbling over myself. It's not that anyone challenges it, I just start feeling like I'm clearly not struggling as hard as others so then maybe I don't have it at all? I don't know how to describe this, sorry.
I'll be seeing a psychologist about treatment options and maybe that'll give me more confidence in the diagnosis.
Again, like many others, understanding that I have ADHD has changed a lot about how I understand my successes and failures and has given me a new perspective on things, so the idea of it being untrue would be a hard pill to swallow, indeed.
I will finish by saying, I don't feel "high" and the way I've described the medication is that it's not that I feel "good," it's that I don't feel as "bad" anymore. I have only had one "bad" day since going on meds.
Anyways, thanks for your thoughts, in advance. | 2021-12-06T22:42:14.000Z | rajvxs | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Does any else question their diagnosis AFTER they started their medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajvxs/does_any_else_question_their_diagnosis_after_they/ |
rebbitmode | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:41:33.000Z | rajvf1 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | best med for people with adhd & autism? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajvf1/best_med_for_people_with_adhd_autism/ |
AngryIrishBull | I can’t stand the people who don’t have adhd and go around making jokes about it, thinking it’s some quirky thing. It’s a serious condition that, for the vast majority of us decreases our quality of life, confidence, and is something we are in constant battle with. People out here want medication when they are just lazy, and abuse the substances, and as a result it’s harder for people like us to get the medication we need, which we often don’t even remember to take, or don’t want to because of the negative side effects involved. I see people on social media trying to make stereotypes and funny memes over it, and while I like memes, this really isn’t something to laugh about. I don’t tell anyone about my status and try and keep it lowkey as possible. I fucking hate having so much of my life negatively affected, and I’m sure a lot of you do also, and to see normal people try and throw around their “adhd” input and hypothesis is quite insulting. I needed a 96 on my anatomy lab final exam to finish with an A and I got a 94. I shouldn’t have been disorganized at the start of the semester, but I was, and I wasn’t able to make up for it, and I AM ACCOUNTABLE. Having ADHD does not excuse this, because at the end of the day our lives falls into our hands, remember that. I don’t see people with autism blame stuff on their disorder or people without it trying to claim they are, ADHD should be no different, considering we have similar symptoms in some cases. Rant over, sorry just been pissing me off for a while and I’m hyper focused on this, for all the ones who struggle with this out there, please remember we still have to be accountable in this world, even if the cards are stacked against us. | 2021-12-06T22:40:34.000Z | rajun0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Incoming Rant | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajun0/incoming_rant/ |
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Ionenschatten | Hey everyone!
I have 2 moods and 1 core thought that never leave me.
1) **Mood 1**: Endless energy. Sometimes My body just heats up to 45°C and I become a burst-spinning being of astral energy that can do anything with anyone. I feel so strong I could tear down reality.
2) **Mood 2**: Shadow of myself. Most of the time I'm just exhausted, tired and dizzy. I can't stand or walk straight, feel like the world is shaking like on a ship and no matter how much I eat I never have enough. I always want to eat and drink more. Everything hurts as if I did a special workout for each and every body region. I often walk into things because I fail to adjust my route. Sometimes in the mornings instead of working I just sit on a chair and recover a bit.
**Core thought**: Productivity
I feel like I'm never doing enough. I feel like time is running away and I could do so much more every day. I do what I'm told as good as I can but I can't focus for shit and can't get any motivation for anything at all so things end up okayish good. I know I could do so much better but I feel like I don't have any control over how well I do.
Now the usuals. I do use a planner. I do drink only water most of the time. I do eat breakfast. I do eat lunch and dinner. I do go outside every day. I do get a regular mild workout. I do eat vegetables on a routine. I do try to sleep 8 hours a day tho the entire shit turns it usually into 7.
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I really appreciate what I do right now and don't wanna quit again. I dropped out of school before and re-entered this summer. My grades are good, usually Bs but I'm very exhausted all of the time and I'm often missing because my body just hurts so much and my mind is so exhausted I stay up longer than I should and then sleep even longer.
Tho laying down when your entire body hurts and going to sleep feels great. Pain is like an indicator for productivity in my head.
If i'd drop out of school again that would be it. And I'm already disabled. No job is taking me, not even supermarkets for christmas shifts on minimum wage. And why drop out of school? I'm so solid in all classes but physics and chemistry which are both not mandatory that I am one of the best in my class. Even the teachers think I can easily get a what would translate to a college degree with ease.
So what do? I've already been missing a suspicious lot on exactly those days where I have physics and chemistry and school draws out into the evening. I can't miss even more days but I also can't just rest even less.
**TL:DR** Gifted kid always omega exhausted and tired but doesn't want to drop out of school again coz good grades. College degree wouldn't be too hard to achieve grade-wise. | 2021-12-06T22:38:47.000Z | rajt88 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Daily Fatigue | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajt88/daily_fatigue/ |
Jfrom8002 | Hello I’m a 19 year old black male with adhd. Now I was also born prematurely 3 months Now growing up I was shy n I still am to be honest women somehow still be drawn to me but I be shy as shit😂 which fucks up my chances sometimes
In high school I didn’t have much friends cuz everyone I talked to didn’t amuse me or they always was into dumb shit
I stayed to myself and was known as the quiet kid that listened to music and everytime I said sum it was always something somehow funny to others
I talk to people sometimes it’s just hard to open up this goes for everyone
Even around my mom I sometimes get anxious
Now when I talk to my dad (who I haven’t seen in 3 years because of personal reasons with my mom ) I’m trying to see him soon though he understands me the most out of everyone
But when I speak to him I can have convos at rapid speed about anything and anyone where as my mother it’s really just a “mhmmm” and “okay /Ight “
Now growing up I used to get in trouble a lot by my mom and get yelled at and I have anxiety and that caused problems because I don’t like loud noise like that
And ever since then I rarely told her stuff she always was kinda overprotective because I am a premature child but still
My sister used to get upset when I would get in trouble because she knew I didn’t do Anything and it also it messes up my anxiety
My mom lowkey the reason I don’t show emotion much cuz one time she said “your a boy stop crying “
Okay that’s all my fault for any grammar errors any questions please ask ! | 2021-12-06T22:37:00.000Z | rajrvz | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Adhd and having anxiety and why I think certain people have an effect on it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajrvz/adhd_and_having_anxiety_and_why_i_think_certain/ |
Mediocre-Neat-3751 | I have pretty bad executive dysfunction (I recently read my psych analysis/ADHD test/whatever I saw that I had it. I had a bad concussion and didn't read it. "Ah that makes a lot of sense") and I've been doing school where I procrastinate and then last few days stuff in learning and do assignments. Past couple days I can't write an essay or make myself learn. It's like a switch that I can't flip. Part it trying to flip the switch to make-my-brain-think and the other part is "nah. Can't. Won't." Anybody else's brain just stop? (or is this a choice I've made?) What's it like for you? Any suggestions? | 2021-12-06T22:36:36.000Z | rajrl7 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Brain on off mode | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajrl7/brain_on_off_mode/ |
watchmewin | Hi there,
I was diagnosed with ADHD this year as an adult in my early 30s. Now that I'm being treated, my quality of life has vastly improved and I'm getting a handle on my "not-so-great-qualities". Unfortunately, it looks like these "not-so-great-qualities" have taken a toll on my relationship with my best friend of 11 years and she has cut me out of life.
Now she hasn't explicitly told me the reason that she has cut me out, but I'm sure it's related to a few conversations that we've had over the last 2-3 years, prior to my diagnosis, around me not being a good friend to her- specifically that I forget to text her back or call her. I can go 4-6 weeks before I initiate contact with her... not because I don't want to talk to her, but because I simply do not realize how much time has passed. And when I do think to call her, I find that being on the phone at the end of a workday can feel like an insurmountable task. I am much better at spending quality time in person (as I've explained to her during these conversations), and will initiate asks to go out fairly frequently. Despite that, it seems she's taken my appalling call/text habits as an indication that I am not a supportive friend.
At the end of the day, she has to do what is best for herself and invest in friendships that bring her the value she is looking for. It's painful for me to accept and this has been a very intense grieving process for me (worse than any other breakup I've gone through previously).
Has anyone here gone through something similar? Any advice on how I can be a better friend to others in my life? Just looking for support. Thank you for reading. | 2021-12-06T22:31:28.000Z | rajnnb | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Lost my best friend due to my ADHD tendencies | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajnnb/lost_my_best_friend_due_to_my_adhd_tendencies/ |
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cybercalls | Edit: (Second time posting here, would really appreciate anyone helping out with any advice regarding all of this)
So I'm 19, recently diagnosed with ADHDI've already been horrible with communication but it feels like now it keeps going downhillI'll try and keep this short and try my best not to derail this essay or bring up unnecessary details aka some things I have been struggling with and I'm trying to tone those down as it apparently annoys my friends and family members alike.Either way, I end up either being not able to contribute to conversationsOr I talk about stuff nobody really cares about,I go on senseless rants which often derails when in reality I initiate the vent trying to vent about an actual problem, instead I start filtering it to the point where I'm ranting about everything but the actual issue mostly due to insecurity and horrible anxiety as to how the other person will start perceiving me as.I really don't know what to do honestly, I have just one person that I've been talking to for years on end, not irl, but these habits of mine have been making things more and more difficult and annoying, contributing as nothing more than disadvantages of befriending someone like me.Idk felt like I should reach out here for some tips etcI already have been writing down my thoughts and rants to myself instead of reaching out to people but idk everythings so overwhelming accompanied by my sensory overload issues kicking in.Sorta wish I was normal for once or was a capable enough person to be able to do something as simple as carrying a conversation or just making normal small talk without sounding like a robot or pissing someone off. | 2021-12-06T22:27:41.000Z | rajkkx | 25 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD making me a burden for everyone I interact with | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajkkx/adhd_making_me_a_burden_for_everyone_i_interact/ |
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Most-Lavishness9541 | I just had the shittiest experience. Im a nanny for a 4month old baby. It’s a short term contract (3 months of whichI only have 9 days left. Right before I started the job I found out I was pregnant and the first thing my pcp and ob said was to stop my adhd meds. Fine, I get it; but in the past I was off my meds for a long long time and didn’t realize how adversely it affected my job performance: zero focus, constantly distracted, frequently found on my phone, forget little things etc. once I realized I was doing all this as a result of my adhd I saw a pysch and got on meds. I have had zero problems job performance wise since then.
But here I am in this shit ass position of being employed but not medicated. I have mentioned once or twice to the mom (she’s a nurse) that I have this issue and cannot currently be medicated. But today she brought up that I am constantly on my phone and she checked on the cameras and I was once on my phone while feeding her daughter. These are all valid concerns and I am beyond mortified that I have to experience this. I told her honestly why this is happening but she didn’t seem to care; again understandable because childcare comes first. I’m afraid of the hell that will reign over me the next few days as I try to stay focused but also feel the pressure of knowing she is watching me via camera.
TL;DR: i got yelled at by my boss for being super distracted and constantly on my phone and it interfering with my job performance. I can’t currently be medicated. I feel like a pos. She knows my provlem but shrugged her shoulders
UPDATE: I quit. They exceeded asshole level today and after feeling so much palpable anxiety, I just for the love of ME, left. Their baby, they can tale care of it! | 2021-12-06T22:25:30.000Z | rajitg | 17 | 5 | ADHD | I got yelled at by my boss because I am off my meds and showing major symptoms | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajitg/i_got_yelled_at_by_my_boss_because_i_am_off_my/ |
CaberTosser_ | I am a male at late 20s and have a relatively good job. I recently figured out I beat myself more than anyone for having ADHD. ADHD is already a whole package with multiple handicaps for brain functionalities and adding it up with this self beating mindset for not being enough is adding up to my mental health.
My parents were ignorant to my ADHD when I was a kid and I grew up, as we all did, as thinking I am a lazy person not putting enough to get to the success. I tried to harder, harder and harder. I did not care for my mental or physical health. Because only the results matter and men dont have feelings was what I have believed.
I judge myself so badly that I came to the point that I think that I do not deserve anything life. My future, my mental health, my expectations do not matter because I simply do not deserve any of good things in life for being such a problematic person. I do not have anyone to talk, I am working abroad, I wanted to get this out of my chest here or I talk to the walls as usual.
Good day to y'all. | 2021-12-06T22:23:09.000Z | rajh01 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Frustration of having ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajh01/frustration_of_having_adhd/ |
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Interesting_Citron_5 | Hey guys,
I've been living in a Spanish speaking country for more than a year now, however I struggle to get by. I'm privileged in the fact that not speaking the language hasn't been a huge issue yet (I live in a very, very international city). My friends have helped me with the serious stuff and 'the confused face' I will make usually means someone will step in and help translate.
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I'm just feeling so ashamed and embarrassed that I'm in a country and have completely failed at learning the language. I know I'm smart enough. Initially I was doing great because, well dopamine I guess, but as I started working in an English speaking company and moved in with non-spanish speaking people I was forced to self motivate and it just all fell apart. To add to that I had a mental health crisis this summer and had to take on less workload just to get by, Spanish was the first thing to go as my livelihood didn't depend on it.
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I'm between levels and have no idea where to start again, I seem to have forgotten a lot of vocab and the grammar was the one thing that I just couldn't get to learn (literally the wall of awful with me). I'm not really in a position to afford classes or a tutor right now. If any of you managed to speak a second language fluently, how did you do it?
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TLDR; How the hell did you manage to learn a second language as an adult? | 2021-12-06T22:22:25.000Z | rajgfj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to learn a language (Spanish) with ADHD. Tips and tricks please! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajgfj/how_to_learn_a_language_spanish_with_adhd_tips/ |
electric_upside | This is my second time trying to take Orgo 1, and I think I just bombed a test. I failed the last one, but I was determined to turn it around. I had a study plan that worked for about a week and a half- I was studying diligently every single night and I really started getting the material. But then, I fell out of it. It wasn't just that things got busy with other classes, it was also that I just couldn't force myself to do work half the time. I get into this state where I almost feel like i'm dissociating and I'm running completely on autopilot while the part of me that wants to get stuff done is strapped to a chair screaming at me to just focus and stop procrastinating but I literally can't make myself. (Probably worth mentioning that I have diagnosed "moderate to severe anxiety")
And the thing is I know I'm smart. I could do really well in organic chemistry if I really applied myself, but I think part of the reason I don't do it is because it takes me a really long time to truly learn and internalize something (i'm talking needing 3-4 hours per concept to truly understand it, not including time practicing). And maybe that's how everyone is with or without ADHD, for some reason though it just doesn't feel doable at all. I don't know what to do, I hate feeling like such an idiot. All I keep telling myself is how stupid I am and asking myself why can't I just do it. Logically I know I shouldn't think like that, but I can't help it. Does anyone else feel like this?
TL;DR I'm a college student taking orgo for the second time and I can't stop feeling like i'm such a massive idiot for not being able to focus. Any advice on being able to stick to a routine (I've really never been able to) and study strategies would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-12-06T22:21:06.000Z | rajfdg | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I'm so frustrated | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajfdg/im_so_frustrated/ |
SnooFoxes2622 | So ive been diagnosed with ADD for almost all my life and my mother knows how it works and when I forget stuff or do nothing all day bc im to busy panicking about all the stuff I gotta do its bc of my ADD.
However I feel my bf doesnt know what ADD is yet he tries to understand but he still feels like I forget stuff on purpose because I can remember some stuff but not the other as in being selective.
How do you best explain that I really dont choose to forget even when I walk past whatever I need to do that day its because I really forget its even there.
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Also sorry if I make mistakes in this post english isnt my first language :) | 2021-12-06T22:20:36.000Z | rajez8 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | How do I explain this to my bf | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajez8/how_do_i_explain_this_to_my_bf/ |
UniqueInterest | I got bumped up to 54mg Concerta XL recently, and I think I finally "get it" - that is - what doing things is _supposed_ to feel like. I can allocate some time to do a task, start the task - pretty close to when I aim to, and then push myself to finish it (and not feel absolutely exhausted by the end).
In fact, I actually kind of enjoy doing things. Sometimes I get a little buzz from feeling "hey, I can do that in 5 minutes and tick that off my list right now!"
However, I still find myself capping out after a certain point. Some days I can only take so much of any one thing. Maybe 2 or 3 hours. Thankfully those hours are usually productive, fruitful, and I actually feel satisfied afterwards, but I have to move onto something else - sometimes something completely different.
I mean, this sounds normal-ish to me tbh. But there have always been parts of me, like this, where I wondered whether it was ADHD, or just some other part of my personality. I am still - much like all of us - trying to find where the disorder ends and "I" start.
Is there anything you found medication _didn't_ do for you that you maybe expected it to? Maybe your experience has changed when trying different medications too? (Concerta is my first) | 2021-12-06T22:20:31.000Z | rajew6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Those who get relief from meds - what things do you still struggle with? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajew6/those_who_get_relief_from_meds_what_things_do_you/ |
OmegaNut42 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:18:34.000Z | rajdbx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you ever feel like everything is pointless, because you know you can't accomplish anything? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajdbx/do_you_ever_feel_like_everything_is_pointless/ |
holdmypearls | I will spare you lengthy background details: I am a 30 year lawyer who has been pigeonholed as "smart but lazy" since kindergarten. Like a lot of us on this sub, I resonated with most (but not all) of the typical ADHD symptoms and decided to look into it. Several months (ugh) later I underwent neuropsych testing a few weeks ago. I am awaiting results.
I am reaching burnout with my job, and something needs to give. I started at my current firm earlier this year and I have been in a downward spiral since. It's boring, tedious, requires a lot of attention to detail, and the firm represents what I would consider the "wrong" side in my practice area so any amount of passion I had for practicing law is gone.
I can barely read a fucking sentence, get bored of tedious things easily, am absolutely paralyzed when faced with unfamiliar tasks, and procrastinate everything. I can’t keep up with even basic level stuff and I have no support. Simple things take me way too long to do, and I am under constant stress. This firm doesn't have a calendaring system to help with deadlines (which historically I have been quite good with), and my supervisors don’t like to be bothered with questions. They also only communicate when mad or if necessary, so basically I only ever hear from them if I am getting new work or doing something wrong. They also work 6-7 days a week, and one of them told me I should not, under any circumstances, take more than 3 (business) days off in a row so it just feels like a never ending nightmare.
I'm struggling to keep up and just, idk, need a goddamn second. I am only receiving criticism, which I was already pretty sensitive to. I am simultaneously never left alone (angry emails on nights and weekends) but also left to fend for myself (no substantive feedback, no matter how much I ask). I left my last firm because I didn't like how it was run from the top, but I had a great boss who always tried to be constructive. So I did struggle, but I generally did better. Now, I couldn't feel more like a failure.
So that brings me to ADHD. I forced myself to get evaluated and still don't have results so I'm struggling with ADHD-like things but don't know if I actually have it or not, which just makes me feel like I am even more of a failure. What if I don't have it? Am I just that bad at being a lawyer? What will I do?
Aside from my job, I am also struggling with a lot of anxiety. I have a wonderful partner but few friends. I can't even manage to get a haircut or sort out the expired tags on my car.
I don't know what to do. I have drafted and deleted a resignation email probably 15 times in the last month. I have plenty of savings to last a while, but I'll need another job eventually and what would even change? I'll run into the same problems at another firm. Compounding that is my desperate need for some time off (a total of 4 days since February), so I feel like I'm not thinking clearly because I just want to spend a few days around Christmas with my partner and family and not get emails about fucking discovery responses and everything I'm doing wrong. I don't want to just run away from this but idek I need to do SOMETHING.
If you made it this far and were somehow able to make sense of this mess, thanks. Advice is welcome, but I really just wanted to get it all out. | 2021-12-06T22:18:06.000Z | rajcxg | 4 | 7 | ADHD | I am at my limit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajcxg/i_am_at_my_limit/ |
thugprincess_6 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:15:40.000Z | rajazx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Reading books. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajazx/reading_books/ |
npsick | So recently I got diagnosed with ADHD that my parents failed to pick up when I was young. I was put on Ritalin 20mg and at first it helped me focus. But after like 3 months on it my symptoms have gotten worse. I can’t stop shaking my leg at all. I do it when I’m sitting or have to sit somewhere, while I’m laying in bed, while trying to sleep and the funny thing is my legs don’t get tired. I also found myself getting lost in my thoughts very easily. I would be trying to study and read the textbook and while I’m reading a paragraph my thoughts would run somewhere else and then I’d be confused like what did I just read. I also get very hyper like I just have all this energy in the world to run around. I’ve noticed this stuff getting worse when I take Ritalin. Help. | 2021-12-06T22:15:17.000Z | rajapj | 12 | 1 | ADHD | My ADHD symptoms have gotten worse. Could it be my medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rajapj/my_adhd_symptoms_have_gotten_worse_could_it_be_my/ |
BlueOzone3507 | Hey all! I’m having to switch from Adderall XR to Concerta bc I’m moving to a country where Adderall isn’t available. My psychiatrist prescribed me 18mg Concerta and told me that was roughly equivalent to 20mg Adderall but I tried it today and it’s had almost no effect. In your experience, would 27mg or 36mg Concerta be more equivalent?
Thanks! | 2021-12-06T22:13:51.000Z | raj9lo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Equivalent dose of Concerta to 20 mg Adderall XR? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj9lo/equivalent_dose_of_concerta_to_20_mg_adderall_xr/ |
DartTimeTime | I've been prescribed the three drugs above: Strattera (atomoxetine), Wellbutrin(buproprion), and prozac(fluoxetine).
All three of them are are used when treating depression and or ADHD, but I can't seem to find any information about how the three of them might interact together. I've reports about two of the three at any given time but never all three.
If anyone has a history with these, and would like to share it with me, I would like to hear it.
Is there a possibility that these 3 together can cause an increase in anxiety or am I just imagining it? | 2021-12-06T22:10:02.000Z | raj6jb | 8 | 3 | ADHD | I've been prescribed the three drugs: Strattera (atomoxetine), Wellbutrin(buproprion), and prozac(fluoxetine) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj6jb/ive_been_prescribed_the_three_drugs_strattera/ |
le1236 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:09:20.000Z | raj60r | 28 | 24 | ADHD | College students with Inattentive ADD, how did you cope/manage | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj60r/college_students_with_inattentive_add_how_did_you/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T22:08:09.000Z | raj52n | 10 | 2 | ADHD | About to start starttera | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj52n/about_to_start_starttera/ |
Lueylue | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:07:15.000Z | raj4bj | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone else tried the generic brand Zydus? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj4bj/has_anyone_else_tried_the_generic_brand_zydus/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:05:09.000Z | raj2lz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Will urgent cares refill vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj2lz/will_urgent_cares_refill_vyvanse/ |
Objective_Angle2728 | i’m prescribed with vyvanse 70mg and i take it daily, but my tolerance is building up and it’s becoming less and less effective each day. i need to have a tolerance break but in order for me to work i need medication. my adhd is extremely debilitating to the point where i struggle to even get out of bed. what do i do!!!! | 2021-12-06T22:04:54.000Z | raj2dr | 2 | 2 | ADHD | vyvanse becoming less effective (F17) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj2dr/vyvanse_becoming_less_effective_f17/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:04:42.000Z | raj27u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | About to start strattera. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj27u/about_to_start_strattera/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T22:04:22.000Z | raj1z0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have a history taking Strattera (atomoxetine), Wellbutrin(buproprion), and prozac(fluoxetine) together? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj1z0/does_anyone_have_a_history_taking_strattera/ |
ThePipYay | For instance, not telling anyone that my computer couldn’t access my online philosophy lectures, and instead simply not attending them all year (I went to the tutorials, and all we had to do all year was write 3 essays so I read only the class texts needed to write those and did terribly on them).
I think of the many worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics (parallel universes) and tell myself I didn’t make a bad choice, I “Took one for the team” so another version of myself could be happy instead.
It genuinely helps! There’s another me out there who’s going to pass her final exam in two days AND she knows all sorts of cool philosophy stuff now. I bet she really loved that class. | 2021-12-06T22:02:54.000Z | raj0q1 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Weird coping mechanism I use to comfort myself when I make bad choices | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raj0q1/weird_coping_mechanism_i_use_to_comfort_myself/ |
DartTimeTime | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:59:48.000Z | raixy7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone have a history of taking Strattera (atomoxetine), Wellbutrin(buproprion), and prozac(fluoxetine), at the same time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raixy7/does_anyone_have_a_history_of_taking_strattera/ |
caiyzik | Trying to keep a journal of symptoms.
Thinking right now is like trying to read a message written in alphabet soup. All the pieces are there but letters keep floating away and you're too busy trying to grab the letters and putting them back in place that you can't finish reading.
Just wanted to share bc it's the closest analogy I've come up with to describe myself so far. | 2021-12-06T21:59:15.000Z | raixio | 2 | 6 | ADHD | My brain is like soup | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raixio/my_brain_is_like_soup/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T21:54:56.000Z | raiu50 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Driving with ADHD and my non-ADHD partner | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raiu50/driving_with_adhd_and_my_nonadhd_partner/ |
ADeathCalledSusan | Just a cute lil victory I wanted to share! I was trapped in bed until noon even though my alarm had gone off, I was awake, and was desperately wanting to start my day. I couldn't find the motivation anywhere. So, I called my mom. I've been living on my own for seven years, so she hasn't told me it was time to get up in ages. I asked her to tell me to get up, and she did! I narrated to her as I got out from under the covers and found my medicine. It was just nice to have a little outside support now that I'm understanding how my brain works. Thanks, Mom! 💖
\*Edit - spelling | 2021-12-06T21:54:06.000Z | raitij | 5 | 66 | ADHD | Mom - 1, Executive Dysfunction - 0 | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raitij/mom_1_executive_dysfunction_0/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T21:52:42.000Z | raisf1 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Vyvanse - going up a dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raisf1/vyvanse_going_up_a_dose/ |
Cockroach-brother2 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:49:11.000Z | raiplz | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Why am starnge | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raiplz/why_am_starnge/ |
plagueddogs | Having ADHD fucking sucks. What do you mean I have to have enough self discipline EVERY DAY to go to bed early, eat, and get my to-do list done? Feels like a scam, bro! I don't know how people make it look so easy??
And people think you don't care because you're spacey or forgetful. But you actually feel really guilty for it and that shame+anxiety makes it even harder to do anything. And it's this toxic cycle of not doing anything because you let yourself/others down but then you stay in that rut because now you're upset YOU'RE NOT DOING ANYTHING!
I just spent an hour in bed telling myself to get up. Such a simple task, right? So then why couldn't I do it the first time!?
Why does my mental health flip flop between extremes? Today I have felt bleak and empty but watch out because tomorrow I'm gonna be on top of the world!
Am an extrovert or an introvert? I don't know! Because putting a mask on is *soooo draining* but being alone for too long makes me sad. It's like I want the stimulation of social interactions without actually having to interact.
Okay, rant done. Just feeling some type of way today. Maybe it's because I keep forgetting to take my meds this week and that always seems to make my mood swings worse. I just want a hug. | 2021-12-06T21:49:09.000Z | raipky | 6 | 6 | ADHD | Today is an "I hate having ADHD" day | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raipky/today_is_an_i_hate_having_adhd_day/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T21:46:44.000Z | rainp7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I would literally rather starve then have to cook something for myself. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rainp7/i_would_literally_rather_starve_then_have_to_cook/ |
coldize | Hi everyone. My houseplants probably think I'm sadistic because I will forget to water them until they're on the brink of death then I will bring them back to life and repeat the cycle.
A few weeks ago I purchased some automatic watering bulbs and they've completely changed how I care for my green babies.
They look like this: [https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hxLwaCGdL.\_AC\_SX466\_.jpg](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hxLwaCGdL._AC_SX466_.jpg)
You fill them with water and gently insert them into your plant's soil. The main reason I like them is that the water level in the bulb acts like a visible meter to show when it needs to be refilled. So now my trigger to care for my plants is an empty bulb and not a dying plant.
They look pretty cool too.
I'm sure there's some purists out there who will have something bad to say about them but they've been a literal life-saver in my house with no downsides so far.
Not sure if I can recommend the exact brand I got but you can find plenty options by googling "glass watering bulbs" | 2021-12-06T21:46:30.000Z | rainj0 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Product recommendation for plant-owners | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rainj0/product_recommendation_for_plantowners/ |
Important-Dust-9675 | So I've known for a long time that I absolutely hate talking on the phone with people (couldn't even call my doctor even though the situation might have been serious). Idk I'm okay in social situations but phonecalls! Fuck no. I've also recently discovered that I get a sense of irritability and anxiety when someone calls me.
But this often makes me ignore people, which makes me feel awful because they need my help. However, no one seems to understand that I cannot and will not talk on the phone. I know other people doesn't understand this and thinks I hate them or smth.
I don't know how to explain this to people. Like how do you explain to someone "hi I'm ignoring you cuz I can't mentally handle anything social rn". Like I've tried(I think I don't remember) to explain well at least the not wanting to talk cuz I feel bad part. The only person who gets it is my dad, he only calls of it's important or a planned call
The issue is my mum and my friend. They will both call me out of nowhere. I don't know how to tell them that they shouldn't do this and I'm not ignoring them because I hate them or anything. Like I get anxious when people call me.
What am I supposed to do? Does anyone have the same issue? Luke getting anxious and irritable when someone calls you? | 2021-12-06T21:45:39.000Z | raimtq | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Does ADHD affect your ability to be social in specific situations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raimtq/does_adhd_affect_your_ability_to_be_social_in/ |
tangledknitter | I’ve been waiting seven months for my referral to Psychiatry UK for an adult ADHD assessment. I scored 14/18 on the self assessment referral and my GP is in agreement that it’s something I need to look into. History of depression, anxiety, disorganised life, hyper fixations, mini-obsessions, difficulty following conversation, detrimental daydreamer, fidget, pen clicker. It’s all pointing that way.
Last week I had contact from Psychiatry UK to say I could progress to the next stage. They needed a little more information on me and the traits that make me feel that ADHD is part of my personality.
Well, I begin with gusto. Open my email and click on the link. I’ve set up my portal login. I have three, no four, new messages. Oh boy, this has been so long awaited. I open link one. It is 1/3 more detailed questions about experiences in my life- my whole 38 years- where I feel I struggled with organisation/attention/any of the other multitude of adhd traits we all display. Each question was easy to answer but they want EXAMPLES. Now I’ve got to organise my thoughts and find time to focus on the task which means making sure all the other tasks are done which is impossible because I’m a single mum who works full time.
So I freak a little. This is an unexpectedly big task. I’ve got to think of examples from my Whole Life. I’ve been grappling with the idea that I might have ADHD for only about 1year. I am NOT set up to tackle this kind of exam about myself! So now I’m confused, overwhelmed, guilt ridden because I’m not doing this assessment that I’ve wanted for so long. I’m PROCRASTINATING. I haven’t looked at it for a week.
Then it occurs to me- maybe this is a test within a test. Is there a timer running and they’re watching and thinking “classic- she hasn’t looked at it for a week. She’s stalled at the first hurdle. Tick that ADHD marker”.
Why is the assessment in different parts?! Why do I have to organise my thoughts?! This is hard work and stressful. And I know when it’s done it won’t have been as hard as my brain is telling me it is. What’s my password again?
*read this with a pinch of salt. I know there’s not hidden test, it’s just not an ADHD Friendly process! | 2021-12-06T21:44:24.000Z | railvk | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Is this a meta-test in a test, hidden in a questionnaire, wrapped in a massive ADHD hurdle? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/railvk/is_this_a_metatest_in_a_test_hidden_in_a/ |
shondashawarma | Trainor : How do you deal with change?
Me: I acknowledge my overwhelming feelings. Then, I start to divide a big task into chunks. I also make sure that I take a small break every now and then.
Trainor : Really? You're very good with adapting to recent changes! Plus, we never see you get stressed on anything.
You also finish your tasks ahead of time.
Me: just smiled.
MASKING - GOD LEVEL achieved.
It made me a bit sad. I've always been the reliable one because I received no support since I was young.
No one sees me freaking out in the bathroom, or being unable to sleep at night.
I was diagnosed this year, but I'm still getting used to my meds.
:( | 2021-12-06T21:43:15.000Z | rail04 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | I got a compliment from my Trainor yesterday | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rail04/i_got_a_compliment_from_my_trainor_yesterday/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T21:43:12.000Z | raikyk | 1 | 2 | ADHD | How do I know whether something is my personality or when it's ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raikyk/how_do_i_know_whether_something_is_my_personality/ |
Tailend22 | Hey folks,
So I'm in the titration period for Concerta at the moment, 54mg per day taken in the morning. It's been an interesting experience, although I'm wondering about whether it's the right medication for me and I'd appreciate advice.
I'm aware that the "high" of being medicated fades after a few weeks, and I was careful not to feed into the euphoria too much during those first two weeks - although it certainlly felt like life-changing medication so I can't deny I was pretty happy.
However now that I've settled into the routine, and started paying more attention to the drug's effects, it basically seems really inconsistent.
Some days, I'll struggle and get distracted a lot, and fail to return to task quickly enough.
On other days, I'll be able to focus "pretty well" - far better than I could unmedicated, however I don't seem to get the effects for nearly as long as I should be.
I'll take tablets at 9am, and I can feel myself losing focus at around 4pm, with it being fully gone by 6. I was told that it should be working for around 10-12 hours, although I appreciate that's the pharmaceutical company giving a best-case scenario maybe.
In terms of overall focus/distraction improvement it feels like I'm at a 4-5/10, but I was expecting at least 7/10 - does that make sense?
With all this in mind I'm thinking about whether I should ask about alternative medication, Vyvanse is one I know my provider handles.
Thanks! | 2021-12-06T21:42:41.000Z | raikk6 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Experience with Concerta - advice appreciated! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raikk6/experience_with_concerta_advice_appreciated/ |
of_gold_ | Strattera not working anymore, is this a common thing?
Hi everyone, Im in my 30’s f and like a lot of others have been diagnosed with combined adhd six months ago, and had been misdiagnosed with general anxiety disorder for 10 years.
I was put on Strattera/atomoxeline with the dose gradually increased to my maximum, which is 60mg for my weight. Began at 18mg, then doubled it until the 60mg capsules were prescribed.
I found with each increase they would work a lot on the hyperactivity symptoms (in my case fidgeting and anxiety, almost abolishing it altogether), however my inattentiveness seems to have got worse. Like I’m not anxious enough to care about much anymore.
Now I’m at my maximum dose, I’ve reached the point where I feel like it’s wearing off/ineffective and I’m also left with some side effects as it wears off, like anxiety, anger, very very low self worth, crying, etc. Executive dysfunction has hit an all time increase. Sometimes if I don’t have to I literally won’t move all day. I’ve been putting off tasks like housework and laundry. I’m concerned this may begin to interfere with my work and family Christmas obligations, and I’m constantly overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. I can feel my hyperactive symptoms returning too, which is a massive blow.
I am booking an appointment with my adhd specialist as soon as they open, and of course won’t treat any responses as medical advice, but I was just wondering if anyone had experienced this using Strattera? And if a move to stimulants helped?
PS I’m in Australia so medication cost and insurance isn’t a factor, I’ve seen in other threads a negative of Strattera in some countries is cost, but here it’s pretty uniform and with how awful I feel right now, I wouldn’t mind if there was a huge cost involved if it helped at all.
Thanks in advance for your help and shared experiences. | 2021-12-06T21:42:16.000Z | raik81 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Strattera wearing off? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raik81/strattera_wearing_off/ |
Cockroach-brother2 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:42:07.000Z | raik3o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why am I so different then my other classmates at my private school | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raik3o/why_am_i_so_different_then_my_other_classmates_at/ |
magneticris | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:38:33.000Z | raihas | 3 | 1 | ADHD | How many of you actually smoke cigs and how does it work for you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raihas/how_many_of_you_actually_smoke_cigs_and_how_does/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:36:43.000Z | raifwh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone have success stories about starttera? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raifwh/anyone_have_success_stories_about_starttera/ |
ChristianSal2003 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:35:59.000Z | raifbo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do any of you not like medication because you don't like how it effects you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raifbo/do_any_of_you_not_like_medication_because_you/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T21:33:15.000Z | raid3z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I just smoked pot while also being on concerta. Is this okay? I haven’t found anything clear online. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/raid3z/i_just_smoked_pot_while_also_being_on_concerta_is/ |
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