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brain-rot-central | [removed] | 2021-12-06T07:59:32.000Z | ra21ik | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Possible symptom of ADHD? Or something else? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra21ik/possible_symptom_of_adhd_or_something_else/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T07:57:42.000Z | ra20jk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Paper due tomorrow and need your help | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra20jk/paper_due_tomorrow_and_need_your_help/ |
konkon55 | So I’ve been in a relationship with my girlfriend for about 1.5yrs and she has ADHD, I’ve been doing my best to understand all of it and how it can affect relationships but due to Covid and some family problems on her side she had to move back home so they distance makes it harder.
I’ve wanted to bring it upto her but not sure how I can without it seeming like complaining or micromanaging her cause I don’t wanna hold her back from doing anything, it just gets hard at times when she can be so engrossed in something or distracted easily when we’re talking and at times just makes me feel unwanted or unimportant to her
This is maybe the wrong subreddit to ask for help but I guess from a perspective of someone with ADHD do you realise when these things happen or is it something you don’t necessarily have control of, any help or advice is much appreciated I just want to make it work in the healthiest way possible sorry for the long post | 2021-12-06T07:48:57.000Z | ra1voj | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Could somebody help me with this, | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1voj/could_somebody_help_me_with_this/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T07:45:50.000Z | ra1ty7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling all emotions and no emotion at all | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1ty7/feeling_all_emotions_and_no_emotion_at_all/ |
cactusblossom8 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T07:44:49.000Z | ra1teu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is my medication working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1teu/is_my_medication_working/ |
Passion-Beneficial | I’m 19 now and just started medication in early September and my life has changed alot for the better since then, concerta 36mg changed my brain and made me feel finally like a normal person after all my teens i felt so different. But now i cant help but feel depressed ab all my years i wasted before, and the fact that i was diagnosed last January but held off on taking medication bc of the bad stigma that there is around it on the internet. Im happy it changed my life but sometimes all i can think ab is what if i never decided to start it and how i would still be stuck how i was. Anyone else experienced this and has advice? Thanks so much. | 2021-12-06T07:41:19.000Z | ra1rfm | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Angry I didn’t start meds earlier | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1rfm/angry_i_didnt_start_meds_earlier/ |
babygiallo | hello all, i got diagnosed with ADHD as an adult who's 22. inattentive subtype as well.
my doctor suggested i start medication after my diagnosis, but i've been reluctant about it and i am now slowly realizing my diagnosis is making my daily life a little harder. i keep making small mistakes that cause bit of problems and i feel like it's affecting my life at school and work as well.
like knowing that i have something that is fragile near me in my room that i can destroy the object, i keep tripping over that, even though i read all the instructions or small details about an event throughout, all the pieces information just get messed up inside of my head. today at work i almost had a huge fuckup because i forgot to answer the follow up questions on the project during the meeting... it was embarrassing.
it's getting pretty frustrating since it just seems like i am lazy and paying less attention to things when i am not. i try to keep notes on important things and that's the best try i can make in my daily life for now. should i consider starting medication or what kind of things have you done to make life a bit more "attentive"? | 2021-12-06T07:35:14.000Z | ra1o22 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | repeating the same small mistakes - how do i get better at this? medication? lifestyle change? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1o22/repeating_the_same_small_mistakes_how_do_i_get/ |
lux-noct | [removed] | 2021-12-06T07:32:51.000Z | ra1mqy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Encouragement for finals | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1mqy/encouragement_for_finals/ |
-retardidiot- | Hello, I'm 18 and recently learned that I've probably had ADHD my whole life. I told my GP about it and she said she can refer me to a psychologist.
She told me to set an appointment with someone else at my clinic. In the appointment she just asked me about my mental and physical health and gave me some breathing tips which was weird cause I was expecting an ADHD assessment but she never even mentioned it. Afterwards we setup another appointment this week for her to like see how these breathing techniques and stuff are helping.
I am very bad at social situations and can never say the correct thing to get across what I mean.
I was hoping you guys could give me some ways to tell her that I'm wanting to see a psychologist specifically about ADHD cause all the stuff she talked to me about is really not at all helpful but I was too socially inept to tell her that so I just said I would try her stuff out and let her know how it helped.
Thank you. | 2021-12-06T07:27:15.000Z | ra1jmk | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Help with asking for psychologist. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1jmk/help_with_asking_for_psychologist/ |
Outrageous_Compote92 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T07:18:51.000Z | ra1f0n | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Freelance writer with ADHD. Need help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1f0n/freelance_writer_with_adhd_need_help/ |
LibraDust | Having both ADHD and depression is a whole other level of struggle. I just have no energy to do anything and no energy to focus on anything (even with meds). I don’t even have the energy to actually write out all of my problems and struggles on here right now. All I know is that if I don’t get it together ASAP, I’m going to let all my group project teammates down and probably fail at least one of my classes… If anyone has any advice or encouraging words, it’d mean a lot. Thanks!
Update: All of my group projects are finally done! I still have a lot of other stuff to do and I still feel low energy, but it’s a huge relief to know that the group projects are over. I really hope I won’t have any group projects next semester (which will be my last semester). | 2021-12-06T07:18:08.000Z | ra1en0 | 22 | 21 | ADHD | It’s the end of the semester (university), but I’m struggling to get through these last few days… | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1en0/its_the_end_of_the_semester_university_but_im/ |
IvanTheTerrible_13 | Idk why but when I read something from a book or from screen I always get different meanings out of it....when I focus I get even more different but not the original one.....and when I just give up....out of nowhere by fluke if possible I'll understand the true meaning otherwise no....
Same thing happens with me in conversation with others.Everyone says I dnt understand but I surely feel that I understand....but when i realise that I didn't or I drew some different meaning out of their words .....I get chills and shock that omg the truth will be far away from what I will understand ?
There is also this thing that goes with opinions and I'm shocked that how it's so different from what I assume or omg what I've been understand was completely different and far way from the topic. | 2021-12-06T06:59:49.000Z | ra1465 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What is going on with me ? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1465/what_is_going_on_with_me/ |
bonkmoth | today wasn't a great day. i'm a student taking all advanced or AP classes because....i thought i could handle it, and i have finals the week after this one. i have god knows how many missing assignments and a brain that doesn't do much of anything productive. yesterday, i got a new drawing tablet, so i spent essentially all of my day drawing and chilling out. i had planned to get a lot more assignments done, but at the end of the day i didn't feel too guilty because i had the next day to get stuff done.
skip to the next morning, i ended up staying awake until 4 am so i woke up at 11 am. but my room was messy as hell, and my parents had been pressuring me for weeks to clean it up. so i decided i'd just take 30 minutes to clean it up.
four hours later, i'd cleaned up my room, but also somehow built a blanket fort for my dogs. what. who decided i had the time for that? but whatever, what's in the past is in the past, my room was now clean so i could finally get some work done. i was kinda tired from cleaning, though, so i sat down and looked at my phone and take a break when i saw that my friend had showed me a cool app, so i downloaded it, and started messing around with it for over an hour.
eventually, i did manage to get something done after that. i read a chapter of the book i'd been assigned in my language arts class. then my parents called me down to dinner, so i couldnt do much else. i went back to my room, determined to work.
then i remembered a tweet i saw earlier about someone wanting to stream doing their homework and just chilling, which i liked the idea of and thought i could get some stuff done during that. so i opened twitch and starting looking around for people streaming homework. i couldn't find any, so i settled for minecraft streamers. two hours later, i was still switching between streamers, trying to find one i could play in the background while working.
somehow i ended up drawing again and watching youtubers and going on twitter. its now been 12 hours of trying to do things. and i'm now coming to the realization that i'm probably always going to be like this. i will never be able to say "alright, i'm going to be productive today!" and then just do it. i know a lot of people dont mind having ADHD because of the positives, but for me personally, i dont think the positives are worth it. i don't have any stress-free free time anymore because of school, im constantly having to email my teachers asking for extensions, and its just constant anxiety because i dont have the motivation to do anything and constant depression because i'm not being productive enough.
there's no way i'll be able to permanently fix this. ADHD isn't curable. And meds are only temporary, and i don't even know if any will work for me yet since i've only been on them for a few days. i don't have time for anything anymore. i have to work twice as hard to do a fraction of the things neurotypical people can do, and its hard to imagine a life past high school that i'll enjoy.
that being said, if anyone has advice or just wants to say they relate or wants to vent or whatever it is in the comments, that's totally fine. i'm happy to hear anyone's thoughts/opinions on this.
(im sorry if anybody took this as criticism on themselves. i purely mean it as criticism on myself and the way i deal with things, and i truly dont believe that any of you have less worth because of ADHD. everyone here are amazing people, it's just difficult for me to see myself the same way.) | 2021-12-06T06:54:58.000Z | ra11hc | 5 | 6 | ADHD | slowly accepting the fact i will always have ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra11hc/slowly_accepting_the_fact_i_will_always_have_adhd/ |
simplexification | I am 23 (24 in several days) and I am usually mistaken for being 18-19 because of how I act. Not that I act very "childish" in the sense of having tantrums or being irresponsible, but I don't have any of the "adult impression" people usually develop by the time they're my age, like I'm stuck at 18-19. It could be even younger but I think my physical appearance is finally catching up a little so I look at least 18. I feel like it's a bit detrimental for things like job interviews (which I bomb) because I cannot turn this impression off. My voice is actually pretty low for a woman so it's not exactly that either.
Does anyone else give off a baby impression and know how to turn it off when needed? | 2021-12-06T06:54:24.000Z | ra1169 | 16 | 14 | ADHD | Seeming perpetually younger than I am | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra1169/seeming_perpetually_younger_than_i_am/ |
AgitatedAnything6775 | Hey I just had a question about Concerta. I recently got diagnosed as an adult and im taking 18mg concerta for a few weeks (with breaks in-between). It helps immensely but one thing I realized is concerta spiked my anxiety. Not to a point of panic attack, but its getting annoying. I want to know,
\- is there anything I can do for the anxiety?
\- how do you prevent urself from focusing on the wrong thing with concerta? Do you modify your environment or other things help and are there other tricks.
Also I had another question. Im new to knowing I have ADHD. Yea there were always signs and I was tested as a kid for it, I don't know how to say it but I feel as though I am a fraud. That it isn't that I actually have ADHD but that I am just being lazy and unmotivated and that this is a excuse I am just giving myself. If anyone has any experience with this, Id love to hear your thoughts about it and if you ever came to terms with this.
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Finally, what amount of my symptoms is ADHD and what amount is just my own laziness and lack of willpower? With medication and therapy will I be able to fix these things or is it all just ADHD and I'm sorta just stuck with this.
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Thanks for the replies in advance, I hope to hear from you guys soon. | 2021-12-06T06:42:16.000Z | ra0ucg | 2 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD and Concerta Question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0ucg/adhd_and_concerta_question/ |
brruuuuuuuuuuuuuhh | As a kid yeah it's still annoying....but when your an adult there's nobody holding your hand anymore, I set alarms, I try to start healthy habits, I try so hard to remember what I need to do, but half the time it never works. Dieting is difficult mostly because I can't remember to log my stuff or exercise. It's hard for me to understand a lot of things (but that might just be tapping into my lower intelligence level) I get distracted very easily, I can't focus on more than one thing at a time, if im reading something im not gonna hear you even if you fucking scream in my ears. I HATE IT. I can't get anything done because I can't remember or i get overwhelmed with everything I want to do, and end up not doing anything at all. There's so much I want to do, I want to learn Spanish, I want to work on the problems I have with who I am and how I act, talk, and come across to people, I want to work on self discipline, i want to start reading books, I want to be smart, im tired of being stupid. I want to learn how to drive and get my license, im 20 years old for fucks sake. I want to learn time management, i want to have better grammar.
This is all shit I want to do, but its so overwhelming.
All my life I feel like everyone thinks I never tried, my parents would call my lazy, and act like its not that hard. I can't even afford meds right now or therapy. I dont want this burden anymore......i just wish this didn't have to be the rest of my life, I've always hated my ADHD but now I just want to rip it out of my body and stomp on it without mercy until it's just ash on the ground. FML | 2021-12-06T06:42:16.000Z | ra0ucc | 1 | 5 | ADHD | Being an adult with ADHD is really difficult | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0ucc/being_an_adult_with_adhd_is_really_difficult/ |
jeanegreene | [removed] | 2021-12-06T06:40:58.000Z | ra0tmg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting obsessed with fighting game character animations | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0tmg/getting_obsessed_with_fighting_game_character/ |
bh3103 | hey so I have been on Vyvanse for about a week now as i was recently diagnosed with adhd. I unfortunately have lost my appetite almost completely this concerns me as I train for sports 6 days a week as I play at a relatively high level. is there any way to combat this rather than just force it down and feeling miserable while eating? any help or ideas is greatly appreciated. | 2021-12-06T06:37:44.000Z | ra0rs8 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | loss off appetite | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0rs8/loss_off_appetite/ |
Rararachacha | Hi all! New to this forum but happy to be here!
I’m in my early 30s and was just clinically diagnosed. I had no idea I had ADHD until I happened to see a TikTok video about adult ADHD and the person was literally describing me. I then fell down a rabbit hole of researching and felt so…validated?!? I did great throughout school, but all of the dysfunctioning components of ADHD have always been my downfall. Time and time again, for really as long as I can remember, all the nasty little elements of ADHD have been who I am. I’ve always felt as though something was off, but attributed my behavior to just who I am. I’ve always struggled with self-image. I’m a highly motivated, hard working individual, yet my executive dysfunction can paint a different picture for some.
Anywho, I finally presented my “discovery” to my telepsych I’ve been seeing for a bit and she confirmed I have ADHD. She asked me to set up an appointment in a month to discuss treatment options as my time was up. Fine! So excited to get meds to get my life in order! Well. Tonight the telepsych says I can pursue a stimulant or a non-stimulant medication, but either way I need to see an in-person clinician for the prescription. Um, I was hoping to get meds TODAY to get my life in order. But, alas. Ugh. So now I’m frustrated and feeling overwhelmed, as I don’t currently have a PCP or psych I see. Now that I have this diagnosis, I’m thrilled! But the hoops I need to jump through are intimidating.
Advice on stimulant vs. non stimulant? | 2021-12-06T06:28:08.000Z | ra0m8p | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Trying to figure it all out. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0m8p/trying_to_figure_it_all_out/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T06:25:35.000Z | ra0kt6 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Advice needed, Atomoxetine (straterra etc) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0kt6/advice_needed_atomoxetine_straterra_etc/ |
unniesright | [removed] | 2021-12-06T06:24:55.000Z | ra0kes | 1 | 1 | ADHD | adhd medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0kes/adhd_medication/ |
deadlyfrost273 | I literally wake up everyday wanting to get things done. And then I don't. I can't focus and struggle with being understimulated unless I have youtube playing. I haven't showered in a month. I haven't cleaned in months. I haven't been able to do school work and my college finals are due in hours and I haven't even started. I don't know what to do.
When everyone else talks about their obsessions they seem so confident and good but I'm not. I want to be good at game development, art, music and the games I play. But I'm not. I want to lose weight but I don't. I truly mean that I feel as though my mind is empty. I literally think I have no brain. I can't focus. I can't stay on task even though I WANT TO.
I have a therapy appointment in like 10 hours and I want to talk to him about this but I feel like I will get the same unhelpful advice I got last week and I am tearing myself apart. I am on medication and it seems to be working but not too well.
WHY CAN'T I JUST DO THE WORK. seriously. I don't know why I hit this wall and I don't know how to fix it but I don't want to fail out of school but I don't know what to do.
I'm sorry, maybe I'm just bad.
Update: sorry folks, I ended up falling asleep, I'm back now, I will respond to ad many messages as I can ^_^
Update 2: I have showered and ate breakfast. I am working on assignments one at a time. It is taking a long time, but hopefully I can update again that I got it done! | 2021-12-06T06:18:48.000Z | ra0gxj | 108 | 382 | ADHD | I don't know what to do and I feel like a failure within our community | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0gxj/i_dont_know_what_to_do_and_i_feel_like_a_failure/ |
beachedwhitemale | There's no need to only own one scent of soap at a time.
Want to smell different today? **Do it.** Want to use a specific body wash for the morning and a bar of soap for the evening? **Go for it.** Want to get a new soap so you'll be motivated to shower more often? **That sounds healthy to me.**
There's absolutely no shame and nothing weird about it. If anyone ever asks you about it, you can simply say "Life is too short to enjoy just one scent."
You do you. | 2021-12-06T06:15:16.000Z | ra0ex1 | 2 | 14 | ADHD | There is no "socially acceptable" amount of different soaps and shampoos you can own. You do you, my friend. | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0ex1/there_is_no_socially_acceptable_amount_of/ |
SimPHunter64 | Hi my fellow ADHD people.
(If this is a question that was asked already then I am sorry for asking again)
So I am nearing to the end of my vocational school and soonfully (hopefully) I got my profession in something that never interested me at all and I not even good at it (like not even average duh). (Agricultural and construction machine mechatronic) (I have no idea if that made any sense)
It is fun and you can learn a LOT. But for my ADHD brain is no no. I need much more time to complete the stuff than other mechanics and I make a few/lot mistakes that could cost a lot if the brown hits the fan.
So my question is what is in the tittle 😅
Did you found some trade/profession/job what is compatible with your ADHD?
-Like an office job?
-Sales?
-Teaching?
-Crafting?
-Medicine?
-Military?
-Etc.
I also don't want to work 40 h and 5 days a week in something I don't enjoy and not even good at it, for some cheap ass salary and no free time besides
It is not compatible with todays world and especially with ADHD.
(I did think already about things that interested me as a kid and I was also good in them).
Thanks for taking the time to read it and answer it or if you didn't also not a problem. I know it got long and that is not ADHD friendly. | 2021-12-06T06:09:59.000Z | ra0brj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What kind of carrier/job/profession/trade you found for your self that works/worked out? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0brj/what_kind_of_carrierjobprofessiontrade_you_found/ |
localuglybitch | [removed] | 2021-12-06T06:08:21.000Z | ra0ase | 347 | 1,176 | ADHD | Can adhd cause you to not remember your childhood?! | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0ase/can_adhd_cause_you_to_not_remember_your_childhood/ |
Engineer881 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T06:04:38.000Z | ra08iz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Quiet driving | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra08iz/quiet_driving/ |
Comfortable-Ad-5856 | A lot of my ‘ADHD habits’ tended to lead to bad sleep hours and disturbed sleep. I was also wracked by nightmares a lot.
And of course all symptoms of ADHD get much worse when you add sleep deprivation into the mix.
During the pandemic I went to my hometown, and to make sure I wasn’t carrying Covid back home I got a fitness tracker that measured SPO2.
On the first day itself the tracker told me that I was dipping below 70 percent every night. So I got a sleep apnea test and yep, I had sleep apnea.
I was recommended a CPAP machine and it helped a ton. It did not cure my ADHD unfortunately as I had initially hoped, but definitely helped in a lot of other ways, most notably daytime sleepiness and
But I still could not break the cycle of waking up at night.
Here’s what helped:
I started taking magnesium at night. That somehow let me sleep a bit sounder. I would continue to wake up to drink water because of my mouth drying out. Then I discovered a technique called mouth taping.
It sounded like a nightmare initially because you use medical tape to cover your mouth. I was afraid I’d find it difficult to breathe.
But that was not the case. A few nights on and I no longer had to wake up to drink water, or drink copious amounts before bedtime and end up needing to pee.
For the last month or so I’ve been getting refreshing 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep very consistently.
Still struggle a bit with going to bed, but when I do, it’s 8 solid hours unless I set an alarm.
Just wanted to share in case someone else finds themselves in a similar situation. | 2021-12-06T06:02:44.000Z | ra07e9 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How I Get Uninterrupted Sleep | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra07e9/how_i_get_uninterrupted_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T06:02:32.000Z | ra07ab | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Not yet diagnosed with ADD and binge eating | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra07ab/not_yet_diagnosed_with_add_and_binge_eating/ |
GutsBoi | In general i am still a bit forgetful to feed myself, but ever since I started taking my meds I don't feel any appetite or cravings for food. I keep accidentally going a day or two+ without eating or I'll look at food feel grossed out about it. Do you guys have anything that helps you remember to eat or helps bring back appetite? I'm currently on concerta. | 2021-12-06T06:00:36.000Z | ra062j | 5 | 3 | ADHD | How do you guys handle the decreased appetite with your meds? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra062j/how_do_you_guys_handle_the_decreased_appetite/ |
Typ0r8r | I'm in my 30s, married with kids, and have no official diagnosis. My wife is qualified to give a diagnosis as an LPC, but obviously can't officially do so with a member of her family.
The story:
My wife loves Christmas. Loves everything about it. I refuse to tolerate it until AFTER Thanksgiving, so naturaly the day after Thanksgiving we set up the Christmas tree. I was able to do some outdoor decorating, but was waylaid by new neighbors having kids that my daughter wanted to play with so that was fun and we were both excited to have her play. (COVID really killed her social development) Anyway, I never got back to the outdoor decor and life happened.
This past Saturday we get home from seeing Santa and my wife, who's been reminding me for a week now that I was going to finish putting up the outdoor lights, reminded me I had time to put up the outdoor lights. I did. I made the front porch beautiful. Then I get a text that the Walmart order was ready for pickup. I ask my wife if she needed a break from the kids and wanted to go or if I should handle it. She said she still had a few things to take care of so I went. Turns out that was the wrong choice. When I got back she was overwhelmed by the kids and everything going on and asked why I had to go right that minute to pick up the groceries. I then thought back on the earlier conversation and realized she meant I should wait for her to finish those things she needed to take care of. When she realized that I left she then had to clear counters because she knew I'd come in with groceries and need to set them on the counter. I realized I made a mistake and said she was right and I apologized and we started putting groceries away. She then asked if I finished putting up lights at least before going and I said I did. Then she asked if I did the other outdoor decorations, like the inflatable Christmas unicorn and the signs and stuff. I was taken aback. I knew these were things that were part of Christmas decorations but I totally blanked on them. She saw the look on my face and knew that I hadn't. An argument ensued wherein I apologized again because she's been saying for a week that I needed to put up the lights and then for some reason I did only that and forgot about the other stuff. When she brought them up it was like their existence popped back into my memories and I couldn't believe I didn't think of them when I was putting up lights. Hindsight makes one eloquent, however, and in the moment I just said that I couldn't care less what the outside looks like and she should tell me what she wants put out. She said she shouldn't have to write a list for every detail (I work best off of to do lists for task management) and "putting out the lights" includes all the other outdoor decorations. This next part is why I'm up thinking about it and posting here. She then said, "I know you have an AD brain, but it frustrates me that I have to carry the mental workload of this household by myself." She's never said it outright before. She often wondered aloud if I may have ADD (I guess dsm5 made it all under ADHD, but I never feel the H part), but this was the first time she said it like a given.
Anyway, I put the rest of the outdoor decorations out today during a snowstorm and I've just been thinking about it. What say the good folks of this sub? Should I try to get an official diagnosis? What would it help? I always thought I get stuff done just fine, but have a terrible memory and now I wonder if I have a terrible attention. She's not the first to say I have "selective memory" in that I remember more when I personally care about it. That just makes me feel like an asshole though... | 2021-12-06T05:52:46.000Z | ra0181 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | My therapist spouse in convinced I have "an AD brain" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/ra0181/my_therapist_spouse_in_convinced_i_have_an_ad/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T05:47:11.000Z | r9zxwx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Keep making dumb mistakes at work,anyone else? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zxwx/keep_making_dumb_mistakes_at_workanyone_else/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T05:41:55.000Z | r9zuq1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I let my mum take one of my ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zuq1/should_i_let_my_mum_take_one_of_my_adhd_meds/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T05:39:52.000Z | r9ztgx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do people get insanely angry like you could tear shit apart for the smallest of things this could be to piss you off and get anxiety while this is happening ? These are little things to that would most likely not even affect or piss a normal person off ? Or is this just me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ztgx/do_people_get_insanely_angry_like_you_could_tear/ |
Nataras00 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T05:32:25.000Z | r9zovv | 12 | 2 | ADHD | Health concerns pulling all nighters on Vyvanse and lots of Caffine. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zovv/health_concerns_pulling_all_nighters_on_vyvanse/ |
PanicAttack1998 | Feeling a little bit stuck here, I’m from little old New Zealand. 23M. I have recently been diagnosed by my doctor with anxiety and depression, however I have a feeling there’s something a little more going on. I have struggle with my focus for the majority of my life and have some hallmark symptoms of adhd.
Symptoms I have been displaying lately such as impulsiveness to do anything that gives me a dopamine hit, leaving cabinets open, forgetting things such as if I’ve turned the frypan off or locked my car to the point where I’m panicky and have to check. I consistently interrupt conversations all the time and can’t hold down a hobby to save myself. I get really excited to do things and then spend lots of money on the things to do it and then within weeks lose all interest in it and move onto another thing. My house and car is constantly messy but I always put it off, even when it’s staring at me and I have the time. I binge spend and binge eat. And most scary of all I consistently drive multiple blocks away on autopilot without even realising that I’m in another world.
My doctor however is reluctant to refer me to a psychiatrist as I was never diagnosed when I was a child. I was never great at school however. Has anyone here had much luck being diagnosed as an adult? | 2021-12-06T05:25:43.000Z | r9zkkm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Trying to get diagnosed. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zkkm/trying_to_get_diagnosed/ |
AshenForce | One of my first failures in high school was failing my second year of Spanish. I really did not understand why I was struggling until 20 years later. It was highly verbal and listening based. I seem unable to understand what I was hearing. I tried really hard but I could not keep up. I got into Latin and excelled because there was no verbal component. Now I know it was my ADHD that made it impossible for me to comprehend what I was hearing. I barely remember what I learned now. Still I wish I tried harder and gave it up. | 2021-12-06T05:24:05.000Z | r9zji1 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | I failed to learn Spanish | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zji1/i_failed_to_learn_spanish/ |
DeLopez0925 | Just like the title says is literally what happened. I could go in detail but if you have adhd you know it will turn into a whole book. But you know 3 months ago when I got diagnosed with adhd it was like a literal light switch in my brain. Everything started making sense, I was able to focus on my baby girls, and play with them and raise them the way I always dreamed of... 3 months in me , my husband , and my baby girls are the happiest we have ever ever been. Truth be told.
But there's just 1 well... 2 little or big , depending how you see it, ¿side effects? .. I am a little over sensitive with just people who are close to me , like family husband you know.. and 2. I cant stop talking sometimes.. if you know, you know lol!!...
I made the decision to share the first side effect with my family because my family is always, I mean always, making some type of meanish comment...
They all were just telling me how I was so dramatic and very sensitive and that I was over exaggerating and I needed to get off my medecine (despite all the other wonderful changes in my life) and when I said no , no , and NO.
My dad exacts words were "No one feels comfortable around you anymore, not your brother , and see how your sister just came in and ran out she couldn't even stay because no one knows how to act around you! You asked for some space earlier right ? Well then take all the space you want god bless you and your life I wish you the best"
To clarify I did ask for a break because I felt like they didnt understand what I was saying and I just wanted some time to heal , but I did make it clear with all of them I was not going to go away for ever (because some of them told me that) , that I wanted to be able to be with everyone like always I just needed some space.
Those were my literal words... and he basically said I was no longer welcomed there, my mom called me today and gave me my blessing and said she felt so bad about everything and that never to forget how much she loves me...
My dad late tonight sent the same but in text message but added at the end *please dont respond I don't want to know what you think or feel about it*
how would one find out if we are the problem , or it the problem is our medicine ...?
Also , what do you guys honestly think about what happened with my family ? Theres just so so so so much more to this you guys I'm sure wouldn't imagine I could definently make a movie out of my life...... but I just didnt want it to get this long.
Thanks for making it till here 🌻❤ make my heart warm and comment if you made it here🌻❤ | 2021-12-06T05:17:47.000Z | r9zfgo | 17 | 11 | ADHD | My Dad kicked me out of the family because of my adhd.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zfgo/my_dad_kicked_me_out_of_the_family_because_of_my/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T05:13:45.000Z | r9zcsv | 791 | 1,721 | ADHD | Advice needed: boyfriend with adhd always forgets stories I’ve told him | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9zcsv/advice_needed_boyfriend_with_adhd_always_forgets/ |
lavishjax | [removed] | 2021-12-06T05:08:38.000Z | r9z9i9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD (inattentive) as a music producer | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z9i9/adhd_inattentive_as_a_music_producer/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T05:08:31.000Z | r9z9fn | 4 | 2 | ADHD | my partner has adhd and i need help figuring out if he’s just displaying symptoms or being mean on purpose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z9fn/my_partner_has_adhd_and_i_need_help_figuring_out/ |
autumndanny13 | Hi everyone,
So I started taking meds this week. Long story short I experienced intense side effects from Adderall and was told to stop taking them. I was happy to oblige because it honestly sucked.
The main side effect that had me freaked out and was no good: pins and needles in my hands and feet/cold hot sensation. I stopped taking the meds and symptoms have seemed to resolve for the most part (4 days no meds now).
My question to you all, has anyone experienced this side effect and switched to Vyvanse and it work for them? I know the makeup of the two are different so I'm hoping Vyvanse will work for me because I don't have high hopes for non-stims considering the success rate of those meds.
I honestly felt so calm and focused the first day on Adderall, and was excited to finally be medicated before the side effects. | 2021-12-06T05:05:35.000Z | r9z7lw | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Adderall side effects VS Vyvanse side effects - need experiences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z7lw/adderall_side_effects_vs_vyvanse_side_effects/ |
Classic_Pineapple489 | What do you do to help when you hyperfixate on unpleasant experiences? Usually I wouldn’t mind, but I already know, understand, and have all the data I need to understand the situation. Especially random events. I know I should let it go, but my brain won’t drop it and is trying to find anything to say “aha! See we could’ve, should, would do this here, there, let’s do it NOW!” Does anyone else do this or just me? | 2021-12-06T05:02:54.000Z | r9z5td | 3 | 2 | ADHD | What do you do when | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z5td/what_do_you_do_when/ |
AutoModerator | Got a good grade on a test? A new promotion at work? Finally finished a chore you've been putting off? We want to hear about it! Let us celebrate your successes with you! | 2021-12-06T05:01:13.000Z | r9z4p4 | 100 | 33 | ADHD | Did something nice happen? Share your good news with us! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z4p4/did_something_nice_happen_share_your_good_news/ |
BL00DBOURNE | Hey y'all I am 21 (m) and got diagnosed about 6 months ago I didn't start taking medication because of a friend who has adhd and said his personality completely changed while on it l. That scared me, so I researched tools to try and help me manage but it feels like nothing is working.
It is putting a strain on my relationship and I don't know what to do. I am scared to start taking medication because I don't want to become a different person.
I need an different perspective to help put my mind at ease.
Can I get some suggestions? And perhaps how the medication effects you when starting? | 2021-12-06T04:58:50.000Z | r9z2r8 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Should I start medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z2r8/should_i_start_medication/ |
ThePeachyBaby | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:58:02.000Z | r9z27h | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone here go to church? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z27h/does_anyone_here_go_to_church/ |
cursedchildd | I got very depressed during the pandemic, like the can’t get out of bed type. Antidepressants have never really worked for me. I have pretty bad mood swings so those never helped with my extreme emotions. I had to stop taking them bc I had gained such an unhealthy amount of weight.
However, I got prescribed ritalin recently because I started getting really depressed/unmotivated over schoolwork. It hasn’t helped me speed up my pace (slow processing) but it definitely has made me a lot more motivated to do things. I’m still chronically slow and don’t really get things done. But I have always felt a lot more hopeful and happy on stimulants… until they wear off. Not sure if that’s normal! | 2021-12-06T04:55:20.000Z | r9z0h9 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Stimulants as Antidepressants? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9z0h9/stimulants_as_antidepressants/ |
DVXC | How am I supposed to not keep checking for notifications or updoots? 👀 I need the stimulation!
I always find again and again that I’ll post something, either something I’m proud of or something I expect might be controversial or some such and then spend the next 30-60 minutes constantly refreshing the home page, checking the little bell icon for that red notification dot…
If you ask me if Reddit karma means anything to me in the long term, I’ll tell you nope! But getting 100 upvotes in an hour? 🤤🤤🤤 Mmm…
EDIT: This entire page is orange upvote arrows for me now. You've all earned them
EDIT 2: Thank you kind Redditors for the awards on this post also 🥰 (thanks for the reminder u/panda5303!) | 2021-12-06T04:48:04.000Z | r9yvsg | 89 | 1,353 | ADHD | Posting to Reddit and spending the next 30 minutes refreshing the page… | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yvsg/posting_to_reddit_and_spending_the_next_30/ |
whatdoido43251 | I took maybe 5 mg more than I should have and I'm going to run out 4-5 days early. I told my doctor last month that I didn't want to increase my dose, but obviously this was a mistake considering I'm running out early. I feel like hitting myself because I really don't know what to do. He doesn't respond to my text messages punctually so I am really at a loss tbh.
What do I do? Well this is a bummer. I am low on medication and my refill day is in 7 days. My current amount will last me like 3-4 days... this freaking sucks. Has anybody been in a similar situation? | 2021-12-06T04:46:58.000Z | r9yv33 | 5 | 4 | ADHD | I am super low on medication and I have a med school practical / final in 14 days | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yv33/i_am_super_low_on_medication_and_i_have_a_med/ |
Ok-Bug3499 | I can’t be the only one who feels this way I like having nice skin and having nice teeth but I hate washing my face and brushing me teeth. I’m literally putting off doing it now as I type this. Like I spent the whole day trying to do homework that probably could have taken me 30 minutes now I have to do a nighttime routine like are you kidding??? It’s an improvement from not remembering at all but still I’m not a fan. | 2021-12-06T04:43:23.000Z | r9ysso | 2 | 15 | ADHD | I’ve been getting into a consistent nighttime route finally but I hate it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ysso/ive_been_getting_into_a_consistent_nighttime/ |
Fl0wersforvases | Does anyone else get wicked anxiety around your relationships after a fun night of drinking?
My boyfriend and I hosted a beautiful Friendsgiving with a group of our lovely friends. We went to a local emo night after and everyone had a great time.
I can’t get out of my head about whether or not my friends all hate listening to me talk or think I’m xyz.
I know it’s just anxiety fueled by the hangover, but sigh. It’s taken me all day to just be able to text my friends “thanks for coming”
I am trying to drink less, but the gatherings around the holidays make it so easy to overindulge
Here’s to drinking less and less in the new year. | 2021-12-06T04:43:11.000Z | r9yso0 | 7 | 17 | ADHD | Hangxiety after great weekend | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yso0/hangxiety_after_great_weekend/ |
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Electrical_Pen_4816 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:42:21.000Z | r9ys4s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The manager of my mind | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ys4s/the_manager_of_my_mind/ |
Sign_Striking | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:40:41.000Z | r9yr3a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody else think of terrible things at night while trying to sleep? Or is it just me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yr3a/anybody_else_think_of_terrible_things_at_night/ |
Obiswandog | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:40:31.000Z | r9yqzn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What are some of your favorite ADHD toys? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yqzn/what_are_some_of_your_favorite_adhd_toys/ |
whatdoido43251 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:38:27.000Z | r9ypns | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am super low on medication and I'm in med school and have a final next week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ypns/i_am_super_low_on_medication_and_im_in_med_school/ |
21kondav | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:36:05.000Z | r9yo3g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I have been diagnosed for years and I’m so lost | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yo3g/i_have_been_diagnosed_for_years_and_im_so_lost/ |
dampsock137 | I scored very high in the questionnaire my doctor gave me for ADHD but she decided not to give me an official diagnosis until I can see a specialist since she thinks I might have bipolar and that the symptoms may just be mimicking ADHD. I don't know if I have ADHD, but I know that getting myself to sit through an assignment is nearly impossible, so I decided to take 20 mg of Dexedrine IR from a friend to study for finals. He said I should be able to stay up and be hyper-focused on my assignments. However, it's been an hour and I feel like I can't keep my eyes open or focus on anything. I'm exhausted even though I slept enough last night. Do I need to wait longer or take more for it to work? Or does the medication not work for me for some reason? | 2021-12-06T04:30:18.000Z | r9ykcl | 18 | 4 | ADHD | Dex not working? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ykcl/dex_not_working/ |
vividvibrantladybug | TL;DR: title. Any tips?
I have this problem where I’ll sit down to get things done and then something going on inside, on, or around me will distract me SO MUCH.
Ex of my internal monologue: I can’t get this done because my palms itch. Why does the tip of my tongue hurt? The money I would PAY to stop that light from subtly flickering. Ahhh why is your cologne so strong? Make those people laughing in the corner of the library STOP.
How do you shut it out? What tools, tips, techniques do you have? | 2021-12-06T04:29:56.000Z | r9yk2i | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do I stop becoming distracted by my senses? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yk2i/how_do_i_stop_becoming_distracted_by_my_senses/ |
Sipinate | Hello all, I was recently diagnosed with adhd. I started taking medication (Dexedrine 40mg) and so far it hasn’t been to bad, but I have noticed some annoying side effects such as, stomach aches, headaches, no appetite, they aren’t to big of a deal but more so just annoying I
Know lots of people have some side effects when they start medication, I was wondering if people have an adjustment period and eventually the side effects go away or lessen, as of right now they are manageable, is this something I should bring up to my Dr? Or is this relatively normal to experience | 2021-12-06T04:26:58.000Z | r9yi3y | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Adhd medication side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yi3y/adhd_medication_side_effects/ |
xiledone | My fixation on shit has ruined another relationship.
Why the fuck does my brain think whatever is in front of me is the most important thing and make me forget about everything else until I stop fixating on it.
Why do I absolutely have to get a workout in and make me late to dinner and cause a fight
Why does my brain make me forget that I literally did this 2 days ago and had a big discussion about it and make them think I dont care about their feelings.
I hate how much I hurt them when I do this. But no matter what I do, I cant stop it from happening.
Fuck me
Fuck my brain
Fuck adhd.
Maybe im just suppose to be alone | 2021-12-06T04:18:26.000Z | r9ycgu | 17 | 40 | ADHD | Fuck me..... | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ycgu/fuck_me/ |
papa_pickles | I'm looking for some advice or encouragement in regard to the treatment path that I've taken thus far and continuing to try to figure out. I want to know what you guys think of my symptoms and treatment plan so far since oftentimes doctors/therapists may not experience what we experience.
Just some background: I'm a master's student and I'm having a really hard time so I decided to start going to therapy as I didn't know where to start with my mental health nor did I want to speak about it. Anyway, I started with therapy and it has helped me to identify what challenges I'm struggling with and identify triggers, etc. that disrupt daily life. We did some testing and found that I exhibit 6/7 main ADHD symptoms and had some pretty severe anxiety. Upon further investigation, I found that a lot of my anxieties and depression symptoms (I felt) were mainly due to my ADHD symptoms. For example, I couldn't get my assignments done and focus up to the point where I had to drop a grad class and potentially delay my graduation, so I was depressed (who wouldn't be?).
I then felt the need to address my issues with medication, so I saw a psychiatrist who quickly found the chemical imbalance and decided that Prozac would be a good route (after like 15 min of hearing my symptoms) since I was at the time feeling very anxious and depressed. I went a full 8 weeks going up and up on my dosage until I felt like a zombie, so I am decided to not go to them anymore since the diagnosis felt rushed and I wasn't being listened to.
After further investigating, I found that a lot (if not all) of my anxiety, anger, and slight depression symptoms were due to my lack of focus and constant lack of short-term rewards. My whole thinking is based on short-term rewards. If I don't have something impulsive on my mind or something to look forward to, I simply feel all over the place and feel lost like a million things are happening. So after going to my family doctor, we decided that trying a non-stimulant ADHD medicine would be a good option to try based on my symptoms.
However, after almost a full three weeks of taking Strattera (40 mg), I have not noticed any effects. My whole day is driven by short-term reward systems. (Like buying a car, playing video games, etc.) and I haven't felt those urges and drivers subside or my focus increase. I honestly feel like I need something stimulating since I get my motivation from some sort of external stimulation (monetary, sexual, etc.) I haven't discussed stimulant medications with my doctor because we discussed how anxiety and anger can increase on stimulants, but I almost feel my anxiety and anger are a side effect of my ADHD and not separate issues.
What do you guys think? Should I give the Strattera more time? Should I up my dosage? Should I talk with my doctor about stimulants? I know that it can be hard to diagnose and treat and one of the only ways to diagnose is to try the medication and see if it works, but the stigma and potential misuse behind stimulants has had me stumped. Thanks in advance for the advice. | 2021-12-06T04:18:15.000Z | r9yccg | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Looking for advice: mental health journey - feels like nothing is working. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yccg/looking_for_advice_mental_health_journey_feels/ |
InattentiveTravels | I started medication about 1.5 months ago (honeymoon period was about 1-2 weeks and was not great because my anxiety needed to adjust) and since I have started I have slowly but surely been seeing positive changes in my life. The biggest improvement is focusing on long term goals that I otherwise gave up on when I didn’t receive immediate results.
Over the course of my life I have struggled with school, work, and impulse control. Since being properly diagnosed and medicated I have been able to track finances much better, stick to a budget, and focus on long term goals that do not give immediate gratification and/or dopamine release. Things include: saving money, learning a new language, and learn new ways to stay organized at work that will overall improved my performance. In the past I have tried to budget and learn languages but never had the mental capacity to to stay on top of it or enough motivation to not give up. I have struggled my entire life with this (I was diagnosed at around age 10) and in one way am sad I am in my late 20’s and have just now started being properly treated
Has anybody else had similar experiences? Tell me what you have improved the most! | 2021-12-06T04:17:13.000Z | r9ybpc | 1 | 8 | ADHD | Medication has helped me focus on long term goals and get my sh*t together | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9ybpc/medication_has_helped_me_focus_on_long_term_goals/ |
jackfreeks447 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T04:16:23.000Z | r9yb5i | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone else’s adhd been acting up the past couple days? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9yb5i/has_anyone_elses_adhd_been_acting_up_the_past/ |
sprinkley809 | I’m sorry- this is just me venting here but honestly- I’m so sick of forgetting everything, the increased emotional responses, the not being able to focus on anything I’m not interested in. It’s either take an hour to do a 15 minute homework assignment- forgot to study then do it last minute- or cry over getting yelled at or remotely disapproved for something as small as not cleaning my closet. My memory has just been shit lately when it comes to things that I don’t consider top priority (or that I’m not currently fixated on) and I cried over losing a pair of earbuds (not helped by intrusive negative thoughts that go along with that). I’m not on any medication because my mom doesn’t like medication- and she won’t let me get tested/diagnosed either- despite me fitting most of of the symptoms.
Anyways thank for listening to my vent- this was written at like 11 at night | 2021-12-06T04:06:59.000Z | r9y4oj | 1 | 13 | ADHD | I’m so sick of this. | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9y4oj/im_so_sick_of_this/ |
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Goingtobeabetterme | I am currently in a sinking boat, and I think it’s one we’ve probably all been in at one point or another. I have ADHD, diagnosed as a child, but rediscovered as an adult (that revelation would’ve saved me a lot of time, but I digress). I’m always making plans, lists, and have the best intentions but it never goes anywhere because, more often than not, I forget to even look at my beautiful plans/lists. Heck, I forget they even exist. Then I struggle with motivation and procrastination - self-sabotaging to the point of idiocy in important areas of my life including sleep and exercise (I have another medical condition which means these two things are crucial not just for my emotional well-being, but my continued good health).
I have researched till the cows come home, but I end up with 50 tabs open and reading the same information on a heap of them, but not really getting anywhere.
I would love **love** to hear of peoples good stories. What are your go-to tools? I would especially love any online resources that people have found useful, as well as any apps, and so forth.
If there is some structured course, this would be wonderful too - it does need to have some sort of proactive prompting system though, or I will forget about it. I’ve started countless MOOCs (on other topics) and haven’t finished even one of them which further deflates my self-worth.
Basically just, help. Please. Anything. Anyone. All suggestions welcome! | 2021-12-06T04:04:45.000Z | r9y36p | 6 | 2 | ADHD | What are the tools / apps /websites / resources / things you’ve found the most helpful? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9y36p/what_are_the_tools_apps_websites_resources_things/ |
FuzzyWuzzy44 | For those of you taking Biphentin: do you have a sense of the time delay (if any) between the decrease of the first phase of release and the start of the second phase? Have you noticed a lag time at all? I know that it is a 40% immediate release then to be followed by a 60% controlled release. Read a few articles and manufacturers details, but can’t seem to find that specific information. For comparison, son was on Foquest and noted a significant lag time between the end of the immediate release and the initiation of the next release phase. Unfortunately, that lag happened right in the middle of the school day- major difficulties ensued. Any observations by current or former Biphentin users would be most helpful. Thank you very much. I appreciate your experiences. | 2021-12-06T04:01:58.000Z | r9y1be | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Biphentin- release timing | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9y1be/biphentin_release_timing/ |
Dawenlif | Im 21 years old and since i recevided medication a few months ago (iapparently i have a mild version of ADHD not the whole syndrome) i was espectig to solve all my simptoms including my apparent dificulty to not undestand logical relations (the inteligence by definition, or at leas the academic inteligence) but the result was just have a better focus capcaity and less necesity of constant estimulation (hyperactiviy) but im still being dumb. This is so sad.
Did some of you become more smart after taking madication or no?
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(sorry for my broke english) | 2021-12-06T04:01:27.000Z | r9y0yf | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Not only i have ADHD, but im stupid too | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9y0yf/not_only_i_have_adhd_but_im_stupid_too/ |
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victoria9567 | Basically the title.
I try to give myself sympathy sometimes for not accomplishing some task, because I know it is hard with ADHD to get stuff done sometimes. I was diagnosed around 12 and at 22 now, I don’t doubt that I have ADHD, but I do doubt the severity. I’m in college and I’m able to just “apply myself” so to speak and I’ll get all A’s one semester, then another semester I will literally fail two classes (seriously, that happened).
I don’t want to blame everything on my ADHD but how do I tell the difference between “I didn’t study effectively because I have ADHD and kept getting distracted by my phone” and “I didn’t study effectively because I kept doing something on my phone and simply didn’t want to study”. I don’t know when I need to give myself sympathy because my brain makes focusing on things I need to hard and when I need to, like, idk get mad at myself for being lazy? | 2021-12-06T03:45:05.000Z | r9xpqa | 20 | 28 | ADHD | How do you tell the difference between ADHD symptoms and just being “lazy”? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xpqa/how_do_you_tell_the_difference_between_adhd/ |
MistThePerfume | I’ve been on a low dose of immediate release Adderall for many years and I don’t think it does much for me, but it also doesn’t screw with me. I tried the XR before the IR but I’d forget to eat for 8+ hrs and had bad sleeps.
I just realized there might be other options. After talking to my doc I was given Vyvanse. WEEEH I hate it! It makes me so sleepy! Also makes me want to roll my eyes back in my head…if that makes sense? Honestly tho, none of this makes any sense.
Now going to try a lower dose of Adderall XR, but would love to hear about other’s medication journey! What works/doesn’t work for you? | 2021-12-06T03:41:50.000Z | r9xnk6 | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Weird Vyvanse side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xnk6/weird_vyvanse_side_effects/ |
Soggy-Drink-2528 | Look, I'm not looking for your pity. I'm currently a 17-year-old senior in high school and I fear I might have ADHD. This is obviously bad for anyone but my situation really sucks because I'm in my last year of high school and the workload is quite heavy. I can't focus. No matter how hard I try, it's like forcing me to do 100 pushups. I just can't. I'm going into the Air Force after high school and the thought of me getting kicked out due to not being able to focus while studying scares me. Because I have no prior history of taking meds for ADHD, I didn't mention this to anyone. Not even my recruiter. We've come so far and I'm afraid if I mention this now, he's going to be frustrated with me. I can't go to m parents because mental health means nothing to them and will always just say "just keep working". I had a physical last month and I mentioned this to my doctor and he said I might have ADD. He told my mother to speak to a counselor at my school but she disregarded his comments. I'm trying to just push through high school but my grades fucking suck right now. I've fallen too far behind and only more work is coming in. When I try to do my homework, it feels like too much and I just begin watching TV or getting on Reddit or start playing guitar. I'm doing the latter two right now. I've been trying to find nonprescription meds to help me out. Is this a bad idea? If you have any insight or advice, please help me out. | 2021-12-06T03:38:39.000Z | r9xlbo | 5 | 2 | ADHD | High School struggles. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xlbo/high_school_struggles/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T03:33:40.000Z | r9xhuj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Alternatives for Focalin + Cymbalta? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xhuj/alternatives_for_focalin_cymbalta/ |
Representative-Fee88 | [removed] | 2021-12-06T03:30:54.000Z | r9xfrh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Stimulation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xfrh/stimulation/ |
F1yff | How the hell do you do it? I spent a week studying for a job interview, trying to come up with various scenarios to remember for several common interview questions. Unfortunately, I ended up canceling the interview and rescinding my application the morning of, because I couldn't remember a damn thing! I had a huge panic attack about it, because that was a job I really wanted. I know I have the qualifications for it, it's just that it is impossible for me to retain any information regarding the questions.
I've tried to memorize my responses on flash cards, because I get way too nervous during interviews and it's extremely difficult for me to come up with shit on the fly. No matter how many times I read a flash card, the information just goes in one ear and out the other. I also might have Lupus, which apparently produces memory problems... I just want a job with better pay, unfortunately I can't do that if I can't even interview. Any advice or tips would be appreciated. | 2021-12-06T03:30:30.000Z | r9xfi2 | 9 | 3 | ADHD | Job Interviews and ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xfi2/job_interviews_and_adhd/ |
Lost-Organization405 | I just found out that you cannot take day-quil style cold medicine because it will have a negative interaction with a stimulant… I didn’t know this before, and I found out the hard way…
Luckily, I am on a relatively low dose so there was no danger for me this time around…
But what else like do ADHD people who take stimulants need to look out for? I didn’t even think of it, and my psychiatrist had never mentioned it to me! | 2021-12-06T03:25:44.000Z | r9xc5q | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Can’t take cold medicine on stimulants… what else do I need to watch out for? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xc5q/cant_take_cold_medicine_on_stimulants_what_else/ |
GrassApprehensive325 | I’ve been putting off an entire course for most of the semester and have got around to just doing the work, which as bad as it sounds isn’t entirely awful. The thing is that the work is simple busy-work which is part of the reason as to why I haven’t kept on track with the course. Luckily there aren’t any deadlines and I know it is my fault for not doing more research on the professor beforehand and not seeing how the class was structured ahead of time but it just feels so impossible to get through because of how boring it is. Honestly I’ve never been a good student homework wise but I’ve always been able to pick up on the content fast enough to do well on the tests without any issue. But college, especially post pandemic, has felt even more difficult because of the lack of challenge and lazy teaching. I know I should just sit down with no distractions and soldier through but it feels so god awfully boring that it actually makes me feel more hyperactive and fidgety even with medication. Does anyone also feel less motivated to do anything when the coursework is a bit too easy? | 2021-12-06T03:22:49.000Z | r9xa2f | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I can’t find the motivation to finish a disorganized class | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9xa2f/i_cant_find_the_motivation_to_finish_a/ |
FunkyJu1ce | I get tired, but I know I need to brush my teeth and get up before bed, I also have ocd and have night routines which clash with my lack of motivation I get up and do it. So I'll just stay in bed exhausted and scrolling through my phone until its 3am and I then just feel this sense of guilt. I also just scroll through my phone til 3am even if I have done my routines, I can't get off it even if I'm so tired and know I need to just get to bed. I don't have the drive to do all those nice bed time routines because my mind is moving 1000mph and I think about all the other things I need to do and then spend time trying to make myself do them, by the time I'm ready to get myself comfy and go to bed it's just too late and I feel gross and tired and sad. Then I'm exhausted the next day and struggle to function even more. This is literally ruining me mentally and physically, and the doctors here suck so much I was told id be on a waiting list that's over a years long to even get help. I feel completely hopeless and really need some advice from people who have struggled with sleep schedules too :( | 2021-12-06T03:19:38.000Z | r9x7pj | 3 | 5 | ADHD | Struggling to go to bed on time.. Help! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9x7pj/struggling_to_go_to_bed_on_time_help/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T03:10:30.000Z | r9x1f3 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Obsessive about personal cleanliness… signs and symptoms of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9x1f3/obsessive_about_personal_cleanliness_signs_and/ |
Significant-Fan-696 | I’m a 16 year old boy and I’m almost positive I have ADHD. I want to go see a doctor to be sure. Only one problem: I grew up in a Christian household where we are taught that as the doctor’s opinion means nothing compared to God’s word. While I still believe in God, I realize that I may have a condition that requires medical help. I don’t want to tell my mother since she wouldn’t accept whatever the doctor says. Should I wait to graduate high school(Summer of 2023) and see a doctor while I’m away at college? | 2021-12-06T03:10:04.000Z | r9x135 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | What to do? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9x135/what_to_do/ |
Complex-Negotiation1 | So I’ve been prescribed aderall xr I’m on my 4th month. My doctor just moved me up to 25mg and also added Wellbutrin. I told her I wanted to meet cause I felt like my 20mg xr was not working as it should. She gave me 150mg Wellbutrin to control the urges I have been telling her about (irritability etc) I have been on anti depressants before and came off them. Anyone have any advice experience anything they can tell me please help I am just curious and I have been on antidepressants before I’m in the stage where I feel way worse than I feel better but I just need some advice. | 2021-12-06T03:09:37.000Z | r9x0sd | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Wellbutrin and adderall?! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9x0sd/wellbutrin_and_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T03:05:48.000Z | r9wy3m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I didn't get help sooner when I needed it, and it's ruining my life and my relationship | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wy3m/i_didnt_get_help_sooner_when_i_needed_it_and_its/ |
jugglingcandytrees | Having ADHD is like the very definition of self-sabotage. I will want to do something, think it's a bad idea, but then 5 minutes later, it's like that reasoning went out the window. Then I'll do it and suffer the consequences. I'm not sure what happens in the span of those minutes that makes my brain believe that it won't be that bad... I then end up in a self-loathing cycle hating myself because I knew, yet still did it.
Me: You have a paper due soon, don't play that game because you'll regret it if you don't finish. Plus, it's like 60% of your grade.
My brain minutes later: Nah, a couple minutes won't kill and now's a good time to take a break.
Me: I'm not going to finish this paper. It's taking me too long. Why did I play that game?! | 2021-12-06T02:58:34.000Z | r9wstq | 3 | 19 | ADHD | I know I shouldn't, but... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wstq/i_know_i_shouldnt_but/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-06T02:58:04.000Z | r9wshh | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse dosing issues? Too high? Too low? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wshh/vyvanse_dosing_issues_too_high_too_low/ |
confusedmeming | I was diagnosed with ADHD a couple months ago, and I feel that it's really been hurting me academically for a long time. I started seeing a CBT therapist a while ago, and she's been giving me strategies to help. However, neither my grades nor my attention have improved at all (at least to me), and after looking into it, I think that stimulants may be an option to consider. Whenever I bring it up seriously, though, it's brushed off as a "last resort." They (my parents and therapist) have pointed to the fact I had received very good grades up until grade five and I am currently in gifted to say that I don't need medication. I am in eighth grade now, and my grades have dropped a lot since then. I just want a way to help my issues, because I feel that I could do a lot better than I am doing now, if multiple options were given a chance. Has anyone here experienced anything similar and have advice to share? Thanks. | 2021-12-06T02:43:28.000Z | r9wi1a | 4 | 3 | ADHD | My parents don't want me on stimulants | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wi1a/my_parents_dont_want_me_on_stimulants/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T02:41:20.000Z | r9wgk7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone here found a way to successfully learn a new language with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wgk7/has_anyone_here_found_a_way_to_successfully_learn/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T02:35:55.000Z | r9wcrn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is there a discord for people with Adhd? (Or telegram or anything) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9wcrn/is_there_a_discord_for_people_with_adhd_or/ |
ChannelEnough5215 | Hello! I recently was diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type and was prescribed straterra and Wellbutrin (low doses since they’re synergistic). I started taking straterra about 5 days ago. I had already been on Wellbutrin for a couple months.
I’ve always had a higher than normal heart rate (around 90bpm) before the straterra.
However, I’m noticing my resting heart rate is even higher now since starting straterra. Like 110-120bpm just while sitting. I’m a bit concerned to see what will happen if I try to exercise
Is this normal? Will this side effect subside in a couple weeks after my body acclimates? Thank you! | 2021-12-06T02:31:20.000Z | r9w9fq | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Does increased heart rate with straterra go back to normal eventually? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9w9fq/does_increased_heart_rate_with_straterra_go_back/ |
witch-bitch- | Hi guys so I’m sure a lot of you experience other mental health issues on top of ADHD. I have a whole little mental illness cocktail going on, Bulimia included in the cocktail.
Long story short I had to be prescribed Vyvanse and Adderall along with Cymbalta. All three medications have a side effect of weight loss/appetite loss. I never imagined it made you lose any and all interest in food.
Since I started on them 11/30/2021 I have gone down 4 pounds or so. I’ve been working towards recovery from my eating disorder but hit this little bump in the road. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? | 2021-12-06T02:27:36.000Z | r9w6nu | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I have ADHD and an eating disorder, treatment for ADHD has sucked | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9w6nu/i_have_adhd_and_an_eating_disorder_treatment_for/ |
Jaypap225 | Hey guys been a lurker here for a while but in a pickle.
I have been seeing a psychologist for personal reasons since I was 12, but only 5 years ago started accepting that I should be talking about ADHD. All my psychs through the years have mentioned getting a diagnosis and going on medication but only 2 years ago i was at a point in my life i was healthy enough to entertain this idea and got an official diagnosis a year ago ish. My psychiatrist recommended medication and 2 months ago I accepted and firstly was put on 5mg Dexamphetamine and currently on 30mg Vyvanse.
I want to know people's personal experiences as I know everyone is different and medications affect everyone differently but I am looking for a personal answer and experience. I do know that everyone's go to answer is to talk to their psychiatrist (which no matter what i will do).
When I first took dexamphetamine, it was a surreal experience as I for the first time ever had clarity and quietness. After the first 3 days though it felt like they weren't working anymore. When talking to my psych she said that was relatively normal so she put me on 30mg Vyvanse. I had the same experience. First few days I knew what was happening. My processing issues felt like they weren't there anymore, I ACTUALLY could manage my time effectively and was probably the most efficient and productive i've ever been in my life.
The issue I have is that I've been on vyvanse, again, after the first days all my usual issues are still here except for the fact that a lot of the “background music” (as i like to explain it) was gone. I know when I am off them, but it feels like I can't tell when I'm on it, if that makes sense. My psych did ask specifically the first time if i tried double dosing the dexys and that she does not condone it BUT understands people try different doses and that can help her understand what i may need further but i am a bit of a stickler and a worry wart so I didnt. This time with the vyvanse though I did try double dosing (30 mg+ 30 mg) and nothing changed. This morning, being frustrated with my past week, I decided to triple dose (30mg x3) and feel much better, kind of like the first 3 days of both medications without the surrealness as I think I am much more used to the feeling.
My questions are have people had similar experiences/is the path im on standard for some people and is there the potential (if you’ve gone through something similar) that the medication just doesn't affect me? | 2021-12-06T02:25:14.000Z | r9w4v5 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Need advice on medication (Very sorry for the long post) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9w4v5/need_advice_on_medication_very_sorry_for_the_long/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T02:23:13.000Z | r9w3d1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does high heart rate eventually go back to normal with Straterra? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9w3d1/does_high_heart_rate_eventually_go_back_to_normal/ |
Basswillsavethequeen | Does anyone else put something off till the end of the weekend and the tasks just sits in the back of your head draining your energy all day, basically just sitting there in the background running ads every 30 mins and reminding you that you still haven’t done it yet. Then you do it, and it takes like 20 mins. Tops. Anyone have a tip??? | 2021-12-06T02:19:01.000Z | r9w0b2 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I need some help… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9w0b2/i_need_some_help/ |
FrivolousFever | I’ll first say that I really love this community. I was only diagnosed about 6 months ago, and it’s been really surprising and heartwarming to discover that I have so much in common with so many people.
So, I discovered that I had ADHD in the middle of my current relationship that just ended. Although the ADHD wasn’t the only cause of it ending, it definitely played a role. I’ve also heard a lot of bad anecdotes about relationships involving ADHD not working out.
Does anyone have any feel-good examples of ADHD relationships working out that you can tell me? What’s a working relationship with ADHD like? How does your partner help? What continues to be challenging for you and/or your partner? Whatever you find interesting to share, I want to hear it. Thanks in advance. | 2021-12-06T02:11:40.000Z | r9vuuo | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Tell me good, supportive relationship stories | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vuuo/tell_me_good_supportive_relationship_stories/ |
berti102 | I was prescribed methylphenidate medication two months ago. It works pretty well during the day. My doctor warned me that it MAY cause sleeping problems.
But it's quite the opposite which I found by accident actually.
10mg pill, then I had my best meditation session in months, the went right to sleep without running thoughts.
It worked few days later so I believe my meds calm me down and don't make me hyperactive.
So maybe somebody else heard that meds can disrupt sleep. But you may try it in the evening for getting calm, of course after consulting with your doctor. | 2021-12-06T02:10:31.000Z | r9vu0o | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Methylphenidate for better sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vu0o/methylphenidate_for_better_sleep/ |
Matrixblackhole | Hello, I have dyspraxia which I got assessed during my first term of university as I was struggling with organisation and stuff.
I was curious if there are any maon differences between ADHD and dyspraxia because I googled to see and it was just confusing. Can you hvae both?
Sorry this might be long
Basically at present I counted approx 67 alarms set on my phone to keep me on track during the day 😭 These are to wake up, get ready, have lunch, tea, study, get out the door to go to lectures, labs, classes etc. Without them I would be clueless. I think my flatmates are getting sick if hearing my many many alarms.
I watch all my lectures on x1.8 speed because thats the only way my brain will focus, I understand what the lecturers are saying, my degree is in my favoruite subject.
Ironically my assessor in my dyspraxia report said my processing speed isn't on par with other people in my age group. When I got asked questions on a piece of text I couldn't answer any of the questions they'd asked me even though I'd just read the text I was supposed to be answering questions on. They said it was likely because I was trying to focus so much I wasn't comprehending it. It kind of explained why in exams I'd never manange to answer all the questions in any exams I've taken.
I have accommodations for extra time in exams and various software to help with studying which has helped massively because university os the first time I've ever had support with this kind of thing.
On the other hand everything else falls apart aroound me. My uni room is a mess. Idk how to clean or organise it. I've lost my bank card but that's ok (not) because I have another bank account which I can just transfer money into from that account. I know I should phone the bank to replace it but if I do that then I have to change the deets on all my accounts which is even more of a pain in the arse and I hate phone calls.
I've also put off a blood test which my gp told me to book. Partly I put it off because there was a blood vial shortage in my country but that was months ago. I should probably get that sorted but something is stopping me. I don't have a needle phobia or anything like that.
If I lose anything the process is the same every time. I panic and rush through things to see if I can find the object. Then if anything was tidy (rarity these days) it no longer is and it unfortunately will stsy that way until the object ever gets found. In the past I've lost bank cards, all my bike keys, my glasses, eye cleaner.
I sometimes also have trouble remembering my bank pin. Urgh. One time i had to enter the pin cos my contactless wasn't working and it didn't work so I left my groceries in the shop and told the cashier I was gonna rush home to get cash.
I won't tell you the amount of times I got lost but its embarrassing. | 2021-12-06T02:05:34.000Z | r9vqd1 | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Can you have dyspraxia and ADHD? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vqd1/can_you_have_dyspraxia_and_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T01:58:56.000Z | r9vl8g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Good luck on your finals! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vl8g/good_luck_on_your_finals/ |
Nymph_river | Once again, a semester is ending and I'm forced to face my failures.
Each new term, I promise myself that this won't happen. I'll keep up with my schoolwork and actually study to get good grades. Then the end of the semester rolls around and I find myself here again, at the bottom of a pit I dug myself.
Late assignments that were due a week ago, upcoming large assignments left until last minute, poor grades that were supposed to be better by now. Every damn semester ends like this, and I hate myself more each time.
I'm so done. With everything. Depression has hit hard and is whispering in my ear that nothing matters anymore, but Anxiety disagrees, and my body is left here paralyzed as the two devils on my shoulder argue incessantly.
I want to do work but I can't. I have to do work but I can't. I feel like I'm trapped in the body of a robot whose actions I can't control, and all I can do is watch in horror as the robot fucks up my life. My brain feels heavy and my body feels numb.
This whole post is a bit edgy and sad so I might delete it in a bit, but for now I think I just want to feel slightly less alone in this experience. | 2021-12-06T01:53:32.000Z | r9vhe7 | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Burnt out, unmotivated, and depressed | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vhe7/burnt_out_unmotivated_and_depressed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-06T01:53:30.000Z | r9vhcy | 54 | 18 | ADHD | Ok ADHD fam…is there such a thing as a motivated morning person with ADHD? | 0.83 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vhcy/ok_adhd_famis_there_such_a_thing_as_a_motivated/ |
Accomplished_Deer_ | I've been in therapy for anxiety/ocd/etc for a while and a lot has been discussed about exposure therapy. Afraid of calling the doctor? Call a bunch of doctors and schedule bs appointments you later cancel.
I was diagnosed with adhd about 6 months ago and I realize that one of my biggest issues is dealing with boredom. Or, more accurately, trying to avoid boredom like my life depends on it. I will spend 30 minutes scrolling YouTube trying to find a video. I was wondering, is there any such thing as boredom exposure therapy? I was basically thinking of watching paint dry for a weekend.
I can't seem to find anything online like this so maybe it's just not a thing. Would love to hear if anyone here has tried this and if it just did absolutely nothing or not. | 2021-12-06T01:47:02.000Z | r9vcpn | 6 | 5 | ADHD | Boredom exposure therapy? | 0.78 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9vcpn/boredom_exposure_therapy/ |
Frost3312 | I've been prescribed this for my adhd and I have yet to feel any affects besides losing my appetite, mood swings, and nausea. Does this prescription do well for anyone else or do you have similar issues?
I'm not using this to ask for a change or higher dosage I'm just curious if this prescription even works.
All answers are welcome. | 2021-12-06T01:43:18.000Z | r9va4b | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I've been prescribed dexmethylphenidate and have experienced only side effects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9va4b/ive_been_prescribed_dexmethylphenidate_and_have/ |
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