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droopa199 | I'm curious to know of your favourite games to play from when you were young to presently.
For me a lot of games I used to play just aren't the same for me anymore, when trying to play them again I quickly lose interest... However, there are a few gems that I can always vibe to, no matter how aged they are...
Some being, counterstrike 1.6 and global offense, all the half life episodes, age of empires 3, Minecraft, (and tekkit classic, a modded version of minecraft you should definitely play if you love minecraft) and recently Terraria on mobile and xbox (give it a chance and you'll love it).
What are your all time favourite games to play that havent aged for you? | 2021-12-05T03:20:36.000Z | r96aae | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Best console games to play | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r96aae/best_console_games_to_play/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-05T03:18:30.000Z | r968yo | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feel like I was misdiagnosed as a kid | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r968yo/feel_like_i_was_misdiagnosed_as_a_kid/ |
hedgehoginhosiery | [removed] | 2021-12-05T03:18:09.000Z | r968r4 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Do you recognise this feeling? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r968r4/do_you_recognise_this_feeling/ |
lettuceturnipdabeetz | Adult female here. I was evaluated by a psychiatrist who essentially just had me fill out a form and was like "yeah, you probably have ADHD" and then gave me some meds and charged me $300. The meds didn't seem to have an effect.
Been struggling to figure out the best route for a proper evaluation. One that is actually helpful. Any advice or suggestions? | 2021-12-05T03:13:38.000Z | r965xr | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for getting evaluated? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r965xr/advice_for_getting_evaluated/ |
idunno324 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T03:07:15.000Z | r9622d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | TV Shows that hold your attention? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9622d/tv_shows_that_hold_your_attention/ |
UsualMorning98 | So my (23F) younger brother (15M) has ADHD. I’d like to preface that he’s otherwise mature for his age and is a very kind person. I’d also like to say that I know ADHD is a valid reason for a lot of things. But I do feel like he uses his ADHD to his advantage sometimes and as an excuse not to come up with or try a solution.
For example, he’ll always forget to do his chores or put them off until the last minute (he’s told me himself that he does this sometimes). This is frustrating because it affects everyone else in the house. He helps me clean the kitchen and when he doesn’t do his part, I can’t do mine and it’s overwhelming for multiple reasons (parents get annoyed which ruins the tone in the house, there’s a ton of dishes that don’t end up in the dishwasher because it’s full, I end up having to do dishes late at night etc). When he’s not avoiding the chore he just forgets.
I’ve done a little research on ADHD and try my best to understand it so I can give him solutions. But where I’m having the real problem is that he’s not willing to try any of the solutions I mention or even come to a compromise. I recommended setting reminders on the Alexa or his phone, but his excuse is he “doesn’t like alarms because they’re annoying”. I tried reminding him myself but he either doesn’t listen or tells me off because he says he’s less likely to do it when I remind him, especially if I remind him multiple times (which he needs because he doesn’t do it if I only remind him once). He says he’s tried the wristband method (I’ve never seen him wear them or get anything done though) I’ve even tried just not saying anything to him about it in the off chance that helps. I treated him like an adult when no one else would take him seriously in the off chance he’ll at least try. It lasted a week and now it’s worse than before. The only thing that actually works is if our mum tells him to do it because her telling him to do something is the only time it matters apparently.
The only thing I haven’t done was get my parents involved because I’m unsure how they’d respond or how to say it. Plus I don’t want to screw up our sibling relationship since we’re close. But this is starting to stress me out (I’m autistic and this is one of those things where we just clash. It’s getting stressful). I feel like he’s taking advantage of how lenient I am and how he wouldn’t snitch to our parents. I’m almost tempted to just clean the entire kitchen myself every day so that it’s done faster and earlier, but that doesn’t teach him problem solving.
Those who might have been in the same situation or have experience. What can I do?
EDIT: Grammar. And also I’ve tried reminding him in front of our parents in the hopes that the little extra pressure will encourage him to do it more. But he just gets sneakier then angry at me. So I don’t do that anymore | 2021-12-05T03:00:14.000Z | r95xh4 | 12 | 3 | ADHD | I feel like my brother with ADHD uses it as an excuse to get out of doing boring tasks and I want to understand it more/see if I’m not crazy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95xh4/i_feel_like_my_brother_with_adhd_uses_it_as_an/ |
FaithlessnessTight72 | Im 31f, and I literally got to the point where I was tired of existing so I reached out to get evaluated for ADHD. My test results came back high for my peer group.
And now I have people telling me everything is normal and I just need to make lists or set reminders. I was always told I was lazy, but its never for a lack of wanting to do something though. I forget, cant focus, or something random. Overstimulated, irritability, time blindness, low self esteem, etc…
How do you all handle people refusing to accept the diagnosis? How do you tell them to just f^^k off with their opinions until they have a medical degree??😩😩😩 | 2021-12-05T02:58:20.000Z | r95w3g | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Recently diagnosed and tired already | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95w3g/recently_diagnosed_and_tired_already/ |
Rcosta9 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:45:54.000Z | r95o5e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just diagnosed and starting meds! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95o5e/just_diagnosed_and_starting_meds/ |
ParticularNumber4 | Hi :) I’m a 2nd year college student and I recently met someone and I fell head over heels for them.
We’re in a relationship now and spend all of our time together. I do enjoy their company but because of us spending too much time together, I’m running behind and not studying like I should. even when we’re studying together, it’s so difficult for me to concentrate.
My stress and anxiety levels are through the roof and I’m so unsatisfied with how much I get done etc…
What would be your solution to this issue? | 2021-12-05T02:42:40.000Z | r95m08 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | new relationship and can’t concentrate | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95m08/new_relationship_and_cant_concentrate/ |
obviousthrowaway3777 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:35:00.000Z | r95h66 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Would it seem like "Drug-seeking behavior" if I ask to be switched from Adderall XR to Vyvanse after only a month? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95h66/would_it_seem_like_drugseeking_behavior_if_i_ask/ |
vishuual | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:29:50.000Z | r95dsr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | got a different brand of dexedrine IR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95dsr/got_a_different_brand_of_dexedrine_ir/ |
thedeppchild | for once I got my life together. My apartment is sparkling clean and has been kept that way for a good while. I started decorating it more n it looks so more cozy and I actually want to sit in my living room. I’m working consistently while in school full time. I’m merely enjoying this moment where I just feel put together for once and I’m proud of myself. ADHD literally ruined my life and for once in life I’m able to overcome it. I know it won’t go away, but I’m working on forming small productive habits. It takes 21 days for something to become a habit, and it’s working somehow.
All thanks to adderall :) on a serious note, I hope I can maintain this once school is over. one change in my routine can mean disaster. At least I’m trying | 2021-12-05T02:26:15.000Z | r95blm | 5 | 14 | ADHD | I got my life together (for once) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95blm/i_got_my_life_together_for_once/ |
Ill_Box6049 | I’ve recently been trying to get diagnosed, but my doctor thinks it could be a mood disorder, yet I’ve related to so many ADHD symptoms that now i’m conflicted. What’re are some symptoms exclusive to ADHD you’ve experienced? I’m trying to see if there’s anything else I should tell my doctor to get further testing. | 2021-12-05T02:25:40.000Z | r95b7d | 13 | 3 | ADHD | What’re some symptoms exclusive to ADHD?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95b7d/whatre_some_symptoms_exclusive_to_adhd/ |
catalanj2396 | Hey guys,
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This group is the most relatable and awesome thing I have come across for helping and relating to ADHD. I was wondering if any meetup groups have ever been planned, maybe in bigger cities like NYC. This group helps me rationalize my problems, laugh at myself, and learn about ADHD. Getting some ADHD homies together might be just as awesome. | 2021-12-05T02:25:29.000Z | r95b3f | 8 | 7 | ADHD | ADHD Meetup Group, has it ever happened? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r95b3f/adhd_meetup_group_has_it_ever_happened/ |
melgina | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:19:54.000Z | r957ca | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Fasting therapy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r957ca/fasting_therapy/ |
Haggstrom8 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:15:59.000Z | r954re | 9 | 5 | ADHD | ADHD sites/resources/communities that aren't SO DEPRESSING????!!! | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r954re/adhd_sitesresourcescommunities_that_arent_so/ |
alisalt | So I'm 26 and got my diagnosis a few weeks ago, ADHD inattentive type, plus anxiety. Woah, it all just makes so much fucking sense. My complete misconception of time, my ability to do 20 tasks but finish none, no prioritisation, 100 different topics in my head, SO much procrastination, addiction and very little self control, inappropriate comments and talking over people, the overwhelm and the worry and the neg self talk, the inability to focus unless I'm locked onto something for hours, there's lots more but yeah.
I confided in a few of my friends before I got my diagnosis that I thought I might ADHD or something else was up, and they both said "does it matter? It makes no difference, you're still you, you don't need labels blah blah blah".
After a few sessions with my psych and testing, I told they same friends, one just ignored it all together, like I hadn't said anything, and the other said the same thing, "it doesn't matter either way, you're just you, you're not going to take meds so whatever"
I also told my boyfriend, and he said "haha I do those things too, I guess we are all a little bit ADHD"
I cried a lot (I always do though) but my dual diagnosis has been a huge for me, I have always felt hopeless, or useless, or not good enough because of how I function as a human, feeling like theres something wrong with me, somewhere between crippling anxiety and perfectionism, or rushing to get shit done at the last minute, but never understanding why I'm like this. I'm not here to use either label as an excuse, but I feel like someone has given me glasses, and finally I can see. Let's hope I don't lose these damn glasses.
Is it normal for people to downplay diagnosis? Why? These are three of my most important people in my life and it hurts so much. | 2021-12-05T02:15:43.000Z | r954l9 | 25 | 61 | ADHD | Friends and partner invalidating my new diagnosis | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r954l9/friends_and_partner_invalidating_my_new_diagnosis/ |
melgina | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:15:00.000Z | r9542v | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Fasting therapy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9542v/fasting_therapy/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:12:53.000Z | r952o6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD communities / resources that aren't depressing????! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r952o6/adhd_communities_resources_that_arent_depressing/ |
_Im_at_work | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:07:45.000Z | r94za2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | We need to take a better look at ourselves | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94za2/we_need_to_take_a_better_look_at_ourselves/ |
Soybeans-Quixote | I’m tired of asking myself if I’ve:
Before shower:
- had a shower today?
- if I didn’t, did I have have yesterday?
- wait, when did I last have a shower?
In shower:
- shit, did I get a towel?
- shit, am I out of shampoo?
- shit, what time is it? Am I running late?
- wait, didn’t I already wash my hair?
- wait, did I shave both legs?
- damn it, where’s the face wash?
- … when did I pay the water bill? … | 2021-12-05T02:05:07.000Z | r94xib | 12 | 16 | ADHD | I’m tired of all the shower checks. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94xib/im_tired_of_all_the_shower_checks/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-05T02:03:07.000Z | r94w5g | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Feeling very alienated | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94w5g/feeling_very_alienated/ |
desertrose156 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T02:02:51.000Z | r94vyk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I'm 31 and was just diagnosed this week | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94vyk/im_31_and_was_just_diagnosed_this_week/ |
guessirs | I work in a creative field that is very self driven. Our assigned projects are only our responsibility. And sometimes asking for help from coworkers is feasible. And sometimes the problems are specific enough to your project that coworkers can’t help.
I have struggled with attention at work. Especially since wfh started. I realized recently the biggest trigger for me to get distracted is hitting a bump in the road of a project. If I know where I want to go and how to get there I can hit hyperfixation. But as soon as I go “wait I don’t know how this should look” “or I don’t know how to do x or y”.
And then it feels like an impulse to pick up my phone hits me. And I have to pick up my phone and I have to do something else. And it’s hard to drag myself back when the im still not sure how to proceed.
How do I drive through these impulses? | 2021-12-05T01:59:21.000Z | r94tim | 11 | 14 | ADHD | At work, when I hit a problem in a project or don’t know how to proceed I get instantly distracted. How do I fight this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94tim/at_work_when_i_hit_a_problem_in_a_project_or_dont/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-05T01:49:38.000Z | r94n9n | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else have urges/tendancies to make/swap to additional accounts? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94n9n/anyone_else_have_urgestendancies_to_makeswap_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-05T01:48:49.000Z | r94mqs | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Vyvanse increasing Libido? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94mqs/vyvanse_increasing_libido/ |
ScawedyCat | I’ve been trying to find something to watch all day, but nothing seems to stop me from zoning out. I’ve had trouble when it comes to school or work but it had never been this bad. I can’t even watch things I actually want to watch or even things that usually make me hyper focused . Has this happened to anyone? | 2021-12-05T01:42:01.000Z | r94ia3 | 7 | 8 | ADHD | Do you have trouble getting through things you actually want to watch | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94ia3/do_you_have_trouble_getting_through_things_you/ |
keefd2 | Original thread here:
[https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q47uib/just\_saw\_a\_psychiatrist\_and\_i\_feel\_defeated/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q47uib/just_saw_a_psychiatrist_and_i_feel_defeated/)
Tl;dr from that post - psychiatrist wouldn't treat my ADHD and didn't seem to think adults could really be affected by it.
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Update:
Good news! I was referred to a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in ADHD among other things. She took the idea that I have ADHD seriously and didn't think highly of mental health professionals who dismiss adult ADHD.
Basically I was told that have textbook ADHD. There were a lot of things that I had thought were just normal like terrible forgetfulness that stem from it. It was nice to hear that it's not a character flaw, but a struggle that a lot of folks don't have. Sure, everyone forgets stuff, but thankfully for normal folks it's not debilitating.
The other bit of good news is that the NP prescribed meds. I had thought I'd go straight to Adderall, but she prescribed generic Wellbutrin (bupropion). It may not have been what I thought I'd get, but I'm happy that the ADHD is being treated. It feels like what I was given might be working a little bit, but it's early in treatment. Even if it doesn't work for me in the end at least something is being tried. Stimulant meds are next if this doesn't pan out.
My main reason for this follow-up is to give hope to others who may have had problems with their mental health professionals. It's worth it to see a different provider if the current one isn't working out. | 2021-12-05T01:41:29.000Z | r94hy0 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Follow-up on my post about having difficulty getting treated for adult ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94hy0/followup_on_my_post_about_having_difficulty/ |
IRISITIY | 10 minutes ago I was talking to my brother that used to live with my dad, we were talking like normal and then he added someone to the FaceTime call, I thought it was my other brother because it was normal for him to join the FaceTime calls. Once it connected I heard someone tell me how are you doing, I was confused but then my brother said it was my dad, I was speechless. He was asking me questions and I didn't know what to say so I just said good. After the FaceTime call I started crying. I never thought this day would come. | 2021-12-05T01:40:59.000Z | r94hmv | 4 | 12 | ADHD | I just talked to my biological dad for the first time! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94hmv/i_just_talked_to_my_biological_dad_for_the_first/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-05T01:40:09.000Z | r94h3x | 1 | 6 | ADHD | How do you differentiate anxiety and depression from adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94h3x/how_do_you_differentiate_anxiety_and_depression/ |
achilleschant | Lately my parents have been suspecting that I have ADHD, I think it's mostly my anxiety to be honest. We are going to talk to my psychiatrist about it anyways.
I want to understand more about it, so I am going to make some questions. First, about hyperfocus.
I am not sure if I have it. I get obsessed about something sometimes, for exemple, once I watched a musical and I got obsessed over a song, so I listened to every version I could about it, mainly to read the comments of all of them, but I didn't make my life about it. It lasted some hours and that is it. Sometimes it can lasts much more, like when I got obsessed over something really embarrassing that I won't mention when I was five. This obsession made me watch so many videos about it, dream about it, think about it even at school, even though I felt guilty, and it lasts until today unfortunately, but I also don't make my life about it. And I can also control it sometimes. The only thing I can remember that I got so obsessed over that it started to ruin my life its personality typology. It lasts until today too, but this one it's rough. I think about it 24/7 and it started like 4 months ago, I tried to mute the words about it, delete apps, block users who posted about it, but I would end up looking for it again at the end of the day.
But, I have an ADHD friend and it seems more severe. Like, she said that she would watch the same movie like 30 times a day with no stop, I don't think I would be able to do that.
So, how does your hyperfocus works?? | 2021-12-05T01:39:23.000Z | r94gmo | 4 | 1 | ADHD | How does hyperfocus works? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94gmo/how_does_hyperfocus_works/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-05T01:36:29.000Z | r94eqr | 5 | 1 | ADHD | How can I find my diagnosis? Is there a registry I can enter my info into and find my records? Was diagnosed as a child but that was 30 years ago. I have no idea who diagnosed me. There has to be a way to find out, right? I'm spiraling and could really use some help, thanks! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94eqr/how_can_i_find_my_diagnosis_is_there_a_registry_i/ |
inked_and_confused | This summer, I started talking to this guy on Tinder, and long story short - we’ve now been together for almost 3 months, and I’ve never been happier or more mentally stable in my life.
I was so scared to open up to him about my struggles with mental health and my self harm scars, but when I finally told him about it he responded in the best way possible and made me feel so safe and loved.
I feel guilty a lot for my emotional dysregulation, and I feel like he has to put up with my mood swings and sudden switches way too much. My confidence is practically non-existing and I feel insecure a lot.
However, he’s so responsive to all my struggles, and he’s really understanding of me and how I function. If I’m having a shit day he’s there for me to offer support, and he does small things that often overwhelm me like do the laundry or clean. He has no idea how to cook, and he hates it, but if I’m really down he’ll even cook for me so I can relax.
Today I was having a shitty day, and I was on the verge of an emotional breakdown. He read my mood so well, and at the end of the day I told him that I think I did too many things today. He looked at me, gave me a hug and said “it’s okay, tomorrow we can rest and we won’t do as many things”.
I don’t know why that line hit me so hard, but I just wanted to share as this is the biggest victory I’ve felt in a long time. He’s so good for my mental health, and now that I finally got the help I needed and got the right meds I feel like I’m in a place where I can actually be in a relationship.
My point is that I’ve been surrounded by people who never made me feel as seen or loved as he does, and he has been my rock for these past few months. I’m laughing again, and I’m actually looking forward to the future.
The right medications and the right adaptations to my lifestyle took me a long way, but he put a smile back on my face that hasn’t felt genuine for many years. | 2021-12-05T01:27:20.000Z | r948md | 13 | 82 | ADHD | My boyfriend makes my life so much easier | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r948md/my_boyfriend_makes_my_life_so_much_easier/ |
SeriousSituation267 | [removed] | 2021-12-05T01:26:22.000Z | r94823 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | 26F in Australia and had to have a surprise supervised drug test before getting prescribed ritalin, I had a brownie 8 days before and I'm not sure if I will pass, does anyone know what the process is if you do fail? Do you get to try again or is it one and done? I've waited so long for this. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r94823/26f_in_australia_and_had_to_have_a_surprise/ |
BubblyBloobber | So I'm on Adderall 15mg XR, and 5mg IR for the days that I need a lil boost (diagnosed a few months ago so still trying to find what works).
I will be talking to my doctor about this, but I was wondering if any of y'all had any experience with this?
So we switched me to XR like 2 weeks after starting medication because the 5mg IR made me tired, so we changed to XR and upped the dose. But since periods like to fuck with the dopamine, this time around, doc prescribed the XR and IR, and I'm noticing that the IR is making me tired and it's also dropping my heart rate.
Today specifically, I took the 15mg XR in the morning, was fine throughout the day (for the most part), then then took 2 of the 5mg IR like immediately after drinking a large black coffee, and my heart rate dropped from like 70s-80s to 50s-60s (where it usually is without medication). Ik meds affect everyone differently, but aren't the Adderall XR and IR basically the same formula, just a difference in release mechanisms? | 2021-12-05T01:17:30.000Z | r942eo | 1 | 3 | ADHD | IR Makes Me Tired, but the XR Version Works? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r942eo/ir_makes_me_tired_but_the_xr_version_works/ |
Googahlymoogahly | [removed] | 2021-12-05T01:16:34.000Z | r941s9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Help! Dealing with the diarrhea | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r941s9/help_dealing_with_the_diarrhea/ |
concretebrut | My psychiatrist advised me against coffee because of concerns it may cause anxiety. Obviously, this victory isn't just thanks to coffee, because I could drink coffee before and not get any motivation. I also take Strattera and Effexor (an antidepressant), which combined with coffee and overall mental health create this state of awareness and productivity.
Should I tell my psychiatrist this? Or will he think I'm unable of following advice?
EDIT: I'm not taking any stimulants at the moment | 2021-12-05T01:14:29.000Z | r940eo | 11 | 30 | ADHD | Drank my first cup of coffee after two months because my psychiatrist advised against it, feeling a level of motivation, productivity and calm I hadn't felt in a long time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r940eo/drank_my_first_cup_of_coffee_after_two_months/ |
Sambabah | [removed] | 2021-12-05T01:13:16.000Z | r93zn1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips for Ritalin (methylphenidate)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93zn1/any_tips_for_ritalin_methylphenidate/ |
pog_bog_frog | Hi everyone!
i (16M) realized today, after meeting two really awesome people i really clicked with yesterday, i just...don't know how to have affectionate feelings towards people/friends. one of the people i met yesterday is super cool, and i think we could be really good friends, but i absolutely don't want to hyperfixate on them.
in the past, i've had a few really close friends i was affectionate with, but i think looking back i hyperfixated on them without realizing.
i like to draw, so sometimes i'll draw me and my friends. when i fixated on those close friends in the past, i know i doodled them pretty often, so now i'm scared of drawing me and my friends at all lol.
i guess i just don't know how to deal with affectionate/happy feelings towards people i really like.
what do you guys do with affectionate/happy feelings towards people you like? and how do you guys manage a close/good friendship without hyperfixating on them? | 2021-12-05T01:10:53.000Z | r93y2v | 1 | 3 | ADHD | how do you stop yourself from hyperfixating on a person? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93y2v/how_do_you_stop_yourself_from_hyperfixating_on_a/ |
assfuck1911 | It just occurred to me, with my birthday coming up very soon, that I can't think of a single person in my life that even knows when my birthday is. I've been doing better lately, since I found this sub, but this hit me really hard a few minutes ago. I text my cousin out of the blue today for some advice as he's a very skilled Craftsman. He answered my questions, but like everyone in my life, eventually just stopped responding. Every single person in my life does this. Noticed it a few years ago. Is that just the norm, or am I just not worth talking to? If I try to act like normal people, I think I come off as cold and unfriendly. If I just be myself, I seem to annoy people and they leave. I'll be spending another birthday without the usual family and friend gatherings that the rest of my family gets. I do have plans with a friend tomorrow, but he's a new friend and doesn't know my birthday. I probably won't tell him.
I just feel defeated and am trying to figure out what's so wrong with me that I can't even carry on a conversation with my own family. This feeling is why I've decided to move to the other side of the country and not tell anyone. Doubt they'd care anyway. An old friend comes to mind and I'm tempted to just call him up and finally tell him what's wrong with me and why I do what I do. He spent years working with me and we even lived together. He basically just ended up ghosting me too. The best friend I ever had took his own life. I just want to belong somewhere and belong to someone. Anyone else feel this way?
Sorry for such a negative post. I don't like the holiday seasons, my birthday, or most typical social things as I'm very rarely included. | 2021-12-05T01:10:34.000Z | r93xvn | 5 | 7 | ADHD | Realized there's no one left | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93xvn/realized_theres_no_one_left/ |
Sambabah | [removed] | 2021-12-05T01:10:34.000Z | r93xvk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any tips for Ritalin (methylphenidate)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93xvk/any_tips_for_ritalin_methylphenidate/ |
SecretKnowledge18 | Hi all. My PCP recently referred me to a psychiatrist to test me for ADHD. There were no psychiatrists, so I was sent to a psychiatric nurse practitioner. She asked me 5 questions, said that I “might” have ADHD, and prescribed me Ritalin. (I do think I have ADHD, but I kinda wish more thought had gone into that diagnosis). I have anxiety and depression as well and have been taking Wellbutrin and Propranolol for some time. The NP said I “probably” wouldn’t have any issues continuing to take them alongside Ritalin. I work out for about 1.5 hours everyday to help with hyperactivity. Well, I started taking Ritalin as the NP suggested (only 5 mg to start), and found that whenever I work out now, my heart starts to hurt really bad (kinda like someone is stabbing me). The NP said that side affects are common and that I should just work through them. She only works 2.5 days a week, so I can’t reach out to her outside of those 2.5 days. I’m going back to my PCP in two weeks and will ask her this question as well, but can Ritalin cause heart problems?
TLDR: Should I stop exercising on Ritalin (or stop taking Ritalin all together), or is heart pain really just an initial side affect that I should work through?
I trust my PCP so will definitely take her advice, but I’m trying to figure out if I should trust the NP in the interim. | 2021-12-05T01:01:24.000Z | r93s0r | 19 | 1 | ADHD | Working out on stimulants (Ritalin)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93s0r/working_out_on_stimulants_ritalin/ |
youngben | I hear a lot of people talk about ADHD as a disorder especially in relation to our current systems. Which makes me wonder what changes could be made that would be supportive. For myself, I’ve always done so much better when I’m living in someone else’s structure. I feel like a stronger sense of community with daily rituals would really help me. Also, I wish that jobs would just let me do what I’m good at instead of all the other tedious stuff! As for my personal space/overall tidiness, I wish that more items were designed with convenience/simplicity in mind. Anyways, I would love to hear from you all! What would you change?? | 2021-12-05T00:50:10.000Z | r93koo | 6 | 7 | ADHD | Considering your ADHD, what would your ideal societal system look like? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93koo/considering_your_adhd_what_would_your_ideal/ |
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wendymarvellis | Hey everyone,
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I was recently diagnosed last week and I started 10 mg /day of vyvanse. 1st day was really good to the point I teared up because for the first time, i did not have 500 jumbled thoughts, I moved through my tasks at a nice pace, I wasn't as forgetful and I had more self control while studying.
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however these next few days, I have not really felt those same effects and mostly have been very tired. I did try upping it to 20 mg , but it just made me more energetic and did not do much with focus.
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any tips or advice or any suggestions are appreciated. | 2021-12-05T00:45:28.000Z | r93hrl | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Vyvanse 10 mg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93hrl/vyvanse_10_mg/ |
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mjleavitt | Hey everyone!
I'm wondering if anyone relates to this or has advice/tips to deal with it. I started exercising (weight lifting and cardio) again (I've ALWAYS hated it my whole life) because so many tell me it's good for ADHD.
I think it makes my ADHD a million times worse. Every time I exercise (no matter how light the exercise seems to be) the muscle soreness the next day is so distracting that it's literally impossible for me to accomplish any work. The muscular tension literally drives me crazy. It makes me want to rip my legs and arms off and throw them in the trash. They're all I can notice/pay attention to/focus on, no matter how much I try to distract myself. Hell, even when I get super drunk, it still bothers me.
Does anyone have any advice/tips or empathy for this? I can't keep exercising at this rate, even though I know it's good for me (or supposed to be). | 2021-12-05T00:42:25.000Z | r93fvn | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Exercise and Muscle Soreness | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93fvn/exercise_and_muscle_soreness/ |
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birdclub | Hi all, I've had this problem for years now but its been especially bad/noticeable ever since I was first unemployed by covid.
If I don't have obligations the next morning I sleep until around noon or later every day. Sometimes I wake up before then but I just roll over and go back to sleep until noon, even if I fell asleep around midnight of 1am, and even if I set many alarms. I just turn them off and go back to sleep. My dreams are pretty vivid and I can reliably go back into them if I fall back asleep and I think that's part of it, but this sleeping 11+ hours a day when I don't have class in the AM or plans with someone is frustrating and feels unnecessary. Any thoughts? I want to talk to my doctor about this but wondering if anyone has any experience. Posting here bc of my severe ADHD....
when I have to get up and get around 7-8 hours I think I feel fine if not a little sleepy. I'm already yawning and it's 7:35pm & I woke up at 12:30pm today. I love mornings and I berate myself for missing them. | 2021-12-05T00:38:07.000Z | r93d7u | 3 | 4 | ADHD | sleeping 11 hrs every day | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93d7u/sleeping_11_hrs_every_day/ |
Bonk-the-jellyfish | [removed] | 2021-12-05T00:37:21.000Z | r93cqj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Brain feels compressed when I break out of ADHD paralysis, does this happen to anyone else?! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r93cqj/brain_feels_compressed_when_i_break_out_of_adhd/ |
YellowSafari | I was first taking 30mg of Vyvanse. The dosage was too high. I wasn’t able to eat or sleep AT ALL and I lost 3 lbs in a day. My doctor reduced it to 10mg, and I’ve been taking it for a few weeks. I think it’s a better dosage to start with… and my dr prescribed Mirtazapine (15mg) to help with the appetite and sleep issues. It’s supposed to help “counter” those negative side effects of Vyvanse. Anyway…
I receive hunger cues and I eat well. But my sleep is still not a DEEP sleep that I’m used to getting. Please tell me it gets better? | 2021-12-05T00:29:32.000Z | r937q0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sleepless nights | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r937q0/sleepless_nights/ |
13redstone31 | I am almost certain that this is my problem but what if it’s not? What do I do then? What else could I have? Also when I have talked about thinking I have it before people point out that im too chill to have adhd. I feel like im always physically tired but my mind is ALWAYS RACING. I don’t get that much sleep because of school and i feel like 90% of my life is just spaced out in my head instead of actually doing stuff. Now sometimes when I am well rested and well fed i am bouncing off the walls but most of the time I just want to sleep. Does this support or go against me having adhd? | 2021-12-05T00:25:46.000Z | r935f2 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Finally have an appointment to get tested. Very nervous. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r935f2/finally_have_an_appointment_to_get_tested_very/ |
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afsdgsghdehrersad | Hey guys, recently diagnosed with vyvanse and am jsut wondering how you guys go about managing eating to get the most out of your vyvanse.
Unlike some people I have zero trouble eating on vyvanse, in fact i even get more hungry. I know the paper specifically states that you can take vyvanse on an empty or full stomatch, however this doesn't really feel like the case. I've noticed if i take the vyvanse on a full stomatch, the effects seem to be greatly diminished. I also need to move, otherwise it feels like the vyvanse just makes me feel worse.
So far my optimal routine is:
Take vyvanse as soon as i wake up at 7:30, empty stomatch
Go for a walk around 8:00 for 20-30 mins, helps me wake up
Vyvanse begins to take effect at around 9:30, after i've been feeling the effects for about 30 minutes I eat, and this seems to keep the vyvanse working best. If i don't eat I feel like a complete wreck
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Maybe this is all in my head and eating doesn't make a difference? | 2021-12-05T00:13:56.000Z | r92xo8 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | To Vyvanse users - What have you found to be optimal in terms of eating? | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92xo8/to_vyvanse_users_what_have_you_found_to_be/ |
Brief_Lifeguard_6356 | 3rd year engineering student and I've fallen behind on 5 of my courses since midterms. I originally planned to have all my catching up to be done a week prior but I just couldn't. Id sit down preparing to study and then my mind wanders and I've gone a complete day without getting any work done. Been a problem my entire life but the material was easier growing up and I would just procrastinate material when the fear kicked in when tests came along. Need advice to stay concentrated for the next week and throughout finals. I've tried studying different places such as libraries and study rooms but my concentration still fades after a certain point. Tried to use coffee to get me going even though I didn't usually drink but it has no effect on me. Getting really fustrating. I've been referred to a psychologist to test for ADHD but the referral has a wait time close to 3 months. | 2021-12-05T00:10:55.000Z | r92voc | 1 | 2 | ADHD | A week from final exams and I can't concentrate. Need advice. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92voc/a_week_from_final_exams_and_i_cant_concentrate/ |
badtacosalad6 | I was diagnosed with ADD or inattentive type this summer, 28 female - and I think I’m still coming to terms about it. So many memories and struggles that finally make sense, but also - where does this start and my personality end? I have been on concerta 18 mg iirc for a few months, I thiiiink it helps but it’s hard to tell. I freelance and I have a new kitten so it’s hard to tell if I’m unproductive because my work is unpredictable and maybe I’m distracted because I’m obsessed with my baby cat. I’ve been thinking about increasing my meds for a few months but worry about appetite and side effects, doing fine on my current dose though. | 2021-12-05T00:07:08.000Z | r92t8e | 2 | 4 | ADHD | How do you know when you need a higher dose of meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92t8e/how_do_you_know_when_you_need_a_higher_dose_of/ |
ConcernUnable3393 | Wasting my time scrolling on social media or mindlessly surfing the internet seem to be the only thing that keeps my mind busy enough and makes my brain go silent. It's like I can finally take a break and forget about overthinking or racing thoughts. It's not surprising that my screen time is often around 7-8 hours or more: not only do I see new and colorful things all the time which are never boring for my ADHD brain, but I also embrace the comfortable feeling of having literally 0 thoughts in my head.
Of course, it's not a healthy coping mechanism on the long run and this addiction really turned me into a very lazy and demotivated person. I can only stay on my phone all day without caring too much about my responsabilities and hobbies. Watching a movie or reading are not distracting enough. Learning something new is not distracting enough. Physical exercise is not distracting enough. Nothing else.
At this point I feel exactly like a baby who's very restless and their parents play a stupid loud youtube video just to distract them. This is the only way.
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Do you feel the same? Did you manage to find healthier ways to calm your mind? | 2021-12-05T00:06:50.000Z | r92t0t | 23 | 265 | ADHD | Do you feel that mindlessly using the phone for hours is the only way to calm your racing mind? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92t0t/do_you_feel_that_mindlessly_using_the_phone_for/ |
Ok-Manufacturer-692 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T23:58:31.000Z | r92n6u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall XR dosage change making me hungrier than I’ve ever been | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92n6u/adderall_xr_dosage_change_making_me_hungrier_than/ |
flintstone15 | So starting off it might sound a bit strange, but size and quantity is a factor for when im snacking.
If you put an apple infront of me and a bowl of berries next to it with the same weight (taste is not a factor in this "theory") i would go to town on the berries rather than eating the apple,
If its smal and there is alot of it, i'm way more likely to eat it so im wondering if this is common between
All people with adhd? Thanks in advance. | 2021-12-04T23:55:55.000Z | r92lia | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Adhd eating habit (theory) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92lia/adhd_eating_habit_theory/ |
Reddit_KetaM | Hello, first post here after a long time of lurking, first just wanted to thank this community for helping me identify ADHD and finally getting a diagnosis, you guys are awesome!
So to my question, does anyone also feel really sluggish and tired after medication wears off? Just started taking Ritalin (10mg, 2x a day) a month or so ago and between dosages and at the end of the day (roughly 13:00 and 19:00 respectively) i get so fucking tired and cant do anything, its not a problem the first time of the day because i just take it again like its prescribed and suddenly its all good but i cant do anything at night, is there any strategy i could try to circumvent this?
Thanks! | 2021-12-04T23:53:45.000Z | r92jyu | 10 | 3 | ADHD | Feeling really sluggish and tired after medication wears off | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92jyu/feeling_really_sluggish_and_tired_after/ |
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laurie93 | by now we are all knowledgeable in various hobbies, but I want to know the hobbies that you invented for yourself in situations where you couldn't spend any money on hobbies and so you had to become extra creative.
for example, I had a couple of months last spring in which I was obsessed with plants but had no money on them, so I just kept walking around the city with a tote bag, some scissors and and i stole the occasional cutting. I also rescued lots of plants by, well, scavenging into the greenery bin. which sounds weird if you say it out loud but well
Edit: thank you so much for the awesome ideas that you y
guys gave me :) I'm going to obsess over some of them, either just in my mind or doing them for real. I'm trying to read everyone but it's kind of hard. and thank you for the awards too | 2021-12-04T23:45:53.000Z | r92ei8 | 1,038 | 2,079 | ADHD | i want you to tell me your poor man's hobby | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r92ei8/i_want_you_to_tell_me_your_poor_mans_hobby/ |
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brainhack3r | [removed] | 2021-12-04T23:33:10.000Z | r925mj | 0 | 1 | ADHD | I created a spreadsheet where we can update ADD medication legality per country. I asked the mods if I could update they wiki but they never responded so this could work :) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r925mj/i_created_a_spreadsheet_where_we_can_update_add/ |
DJRyot | I quit my job a while ago. I just couldn't do it anymore. I was mentally excruciating and I did it as long as I could before I simply couldn't handle it. I lived off my savings for a bit and in that time I finally felt alive. I had no worries. Life was good.
But then I started running out of cash so I got another job. Data entry position. It's nice, we can listen to music, do whatever. But. Like. I can feel the build up of dread. It gets harder and harder to convince myself to go to work.
I can't keep losing and quitting jobs. But, idk. It's almost like I can't work? Something about working is just, wrong. It doesn't click.
I can't rely on the kindness of my friends and family forever. But I seriously cannot hold down a job to save my life! I don't know what to do, this has gone on long enough but I can't seem to get ahead of it. | 2021-12-04T23:29:37.000Z | r9230q | 16 | 10 | ADHD | I feel like a burden to myself and others. | 0.82 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9230q/i_feel_like_a_burden_to_myself_and_others/ |
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Conscious-Highway715 | Hello all, me again.
After two weeks of multiple psychiatrist assessments I was finally diagnosed with ADHD (after 23 years of working extra hard and developing anxiety due to the pressure of achievements).
Today was my first day on medication and I have to say that I felt amazing. Not only because I finally feel like many of my problems are explained but also because I was able to sit my ass on a chair and study for a couple of hours!
Thank you for all of you because this sub helped me a lot :) | 2021-12-04T23:26:03.000Z | r920ic | 3 | 4 | ADHD | First day with medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r920ic/first_day_with_medication/ |
ZealousWombat41 | I am 21 years old and I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed 20 mg generic Adderall XR. I am nearing the end of day 3 taking my medication and so far the only time I really notice any affect is around 6-7 hours after taking it and from there it doesn't seem to last long (maybe an hour to hour and a half).
Has anyone else experienced this type of response to the medication?
How long should I keep taking this dosage before talking to my doctor about increasing it? | 2021-12-04T23:24:34.000Z | r91zhd | 4 | 2 | ADHD | How long does it take to determine if my ADHD medication dosage is right for me? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91zhd/how_long_does_it_take_to_determine_if_my_adhd/ |
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CanityCane | Dec 5th update:
Didn't work. Just as I was about to snooze 2hrs into taking it at night, my mom yelled my name and she talked my ear off until my Adderall wore off and I went back to not being able to sleep🕴️
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Dec 4th:
Adderall helps me relax and feel so calm, but at night, even when I'm not taking Adderall for that day or several days, I have a lot of trouble sleeping. I'm wide awake until I exhaust myself from staying up too late, or I wake up frequently tossing and turning (has nothing to do with my bed, it's comfortable).
I'm prescribed 30mg of Adderall IR twice a day but I only take it once instead of twice, but I'm thinking I should start taking my second dose at bedtime because it helps me sleep since I'm so relaxed, as in, I've taken Adderall naps before and it's bliss, so sleeping on Adderall isn't a struggle.
Has anyone else tried doing this to help them sleep? I might try it tonight and see how it goes.
And I don't think I actually have insomnia though, my brain just craves something interesting to do/ see to the point where sleeping on time feels impossible because I can't shut off my brain even with distractions away from me | 2021-12-04T23:12:18.000Z | r91qol | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall for sleep? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91qol/adderall_for_sleep/ |
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thiswillsoonendbadly | I lost my credit card and had to get a new one, and I knew the moment I did it that something would get messed up. It’s been like whack-a-mole trying to get every account updated. Combine that with the fact that I hate checking my email, and it takes me a week to get my mail from the box and 2-4 more to open it, I was already on a time crunch by the time I realized my renters insurance hadn’t been paid.
I only have 90 minutes a day between the end of work and when they close, so unsurprisingly I failed to meet that window repeatedly. Today I finally called 20 minutes before they closed and was told that my policy had lapsed as of two weeks ago and I would have to get quoted to purchase a new one, but that the brokers who could do that are not in the office on the weekends and I would have to call back on Monday.
I know she could hear the hesitation in my voice as I tried to agree to starting this internal battle over again.
She told me she would call me back on Monday so that I don’t have to worry about remembering to call. I semi-joked about adult ADHD and she was like “SAME and I have a small child, I feel you.”
I still might cry. Thank you, Jacklyn/Jacqueline!!!! | 2021-12-04T23:11:43.000Z | r91qar | 1 | 3 | ADHD | One step closer to fixing my screw-up thanks to solidarity from a fellow mess | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91qar/one_step_closer_to_fixing_my_screwup_thanks_to/ |
flabberjabberbird | Last friday I had my adhd assessment. I was so anxious, and froze at various points during the assessment, but my psychiatrist was exceptionally understanding. He said I am highly likely to be primarily inattentive (finally at 32 I'm getting somewhere with my brain!)
What I failed to understand prior to our assessment, was that there were two forms that people I know should have filled in (rather than attempting them myself as I did - whoops!). The adult one I'm not worried about at all. I have a few good people in my life that have known me for the longest of times. However, the childhood one scares me. My parents have, like much of their generation, buried their collectives heads in the sand rather than facing (let alone sharing) their mental health struggles. I am only just starting to piece together the neglect I suffered, and even possible emotional abuse.
My mum was exceptionally good at making herself the victim and manipulating subtly. I love her, and there are other aspects to our relationship that I cherish. However, I am thoroughly concerned that the denial, bias and stigma will run strong and affect what they write. I dont think they realise quite how much their subconscious mind and emotional instability influences their behaviour. Equally, there is perhaps resentment for choosing not to continue to suffer as they have - this ADHD has to have come from somewhere. They have consistantly chosen to not face mental health issues, despite living in a rare bubble where that was only acceptable, but incredibly common also.
I am concerned that if I don't involve my parents my psychiatrist may take this as a sign that I am a junkie looking for meds. Conversely, if I do involve my parents I am concerned they will paint an inaccurate picture of me, the ideal son that never existed anywhere but in their head.
What do adhd reddit? Much love xxx | 2021-12-04T23:08:34.000Z | r91o3f | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Assessment finished, appear to be primarily inattentive, however my Psychiatrist wants my parents input... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91o3f/assessment_finished_appear_to_be_primarily/ |
Ok_Light310 | I just need my kid to brush their teeth and hair, put on clothes and just leave the house on time.
Every freaking time it's so hard. I can barely do it myself, it's super stressful. Now I need to make other distracted, unhelpful and careless human being to do it all daily.
I'm loosing my shit and need a lot of time after to just breathe.
ADHD parents, how do you cope?
Update: child in question is 7yo | 2021-12-04T23:07:39.000Z | r91ngj | 191 | 239 | ADHD | ADHD parents and making children do chores | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91ngj/adhd_parents_and_making_children_do_chores/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T23:02:21.000Z | r91jdr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Constantly tired and can’t do anything | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91jdr/constantly_tired_and_cant_do_anything/ |
anetanetanet | My bf just told me we're meeting some friends tomorrow at 2. I had stuff to do but now it feels like I can't do anything else at all because I have to "get ready", even though it shouldn't realistically take me longer than an hour to get ready. I get like that whenever there's any sort of appointment in the middle of the day, it feels like there's no way I can get anything else done, half that day is just doomed..... I hate it cause I know that *logically* I could just wake up at 10 or something and do whatever, but I just somehow find a way to fill those entire 4 hours with nonsense :(
**edit:** guys reading so many comments who get this is such a relief. Literally no one in my life gets this. Just feeling understood is so precious. | 2021-12-04T22:57:48.000Z | r91fsc | 173 | 1,776 | ADHD | if you have somewhere to be at like 2PM, do you feel like you can't do anything else that day? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91fsc/if_you_have_somewhere_to_be_at_like_2pm_do_you/ |
cstato | I’m neurotypical with family members with ADD and ADHD. They comment, and I’ve read, that having this condition means they don’t get the dopamine rush from doing everyday tasks.
I get a sense of accomplishment form ‘ticking the boxI’, but I don’t get a rush.
People who’ve been successfully medicated and have had this shift, can you explain to me the difference please? | 2021-12-04T22:56:34.000Z | r91ew6 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Please explain | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91ew6/please_explain/ |
achilleschant | 16F.
My dad have been watching some ADHD videos recently 'cause they have been showing in his fyp. He showed me some of them, not for any particular reason.
Then, my mom showed me some ADHD symptoms in girls, as it follows:
"Appears withdrawn.
Cries easily.
Daydreaming and in a world of her own.
Difficulty maintaining focus; easily distracted.
Disorganized and messy (in her appearance and physical space).
Doesn’t appear to be trying.
Doesn’t seem motivated.
Forgetful.
Highly sensitive to noise, fabrics, and emotions.
Hyper-talkative (always has lots to say, but is not good at listening).
Hyperreactivity (exaggerated emotional responses).
Looks to be making "careless" mistakes.
Might often slam her doors shut.
Often late (poor time management).
Problems completing tasks.
Seems shy.
Seems to get easily upset.
Shifting focus from one activity to another.
Takes time to process information and directions; seems like she doesn't hear youVerbally impulsive; blurts out and interrupts others."
and I related to all of them, my mom also said that this described me very well and that we should see a psychiatrist.
In the beginning, I actually wished it was ADHD. A excuse for being the way I am? Great! But now I am afraid that it's not ADHD and my parents want it to be just so they just can erase all my bad traits. Even though I don't have bad grades, I've been called slow, stupid, irresponsible, etc by them many times, and if it's actually ADHD I am going to be happy to know that I can get treatment, but I am also going to be upset that I've been treated like that all these years without any comprehension from them. | 2021-12-04T22:55:45.000Z | r91eb3 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | My parents are thinking I have ADHD and I want some support/questions answered. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91eb3/my_parents_are_thinking_i_have_adhd_and_i_want/ |
aspacejunkie | Keeping this short because y'know attention deficit
When I'm impulsively distracting myself I use an interval timer with a noticeable but non-invasive beeping noise. It really helps me realize I've been distracted and get back on task. [Here's one I use](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wyOe65kexc&ab_channel=TimeTaker). Hope this helps you! | 2021-12-04T22:48:57.000Z | r9199i | 1 | 3 | ADHD | My method of dealing with impulsivity | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9199i/my_method_of_dealing_with_impulsivity/ |
philosophray | I should narrow this down to low social skills. I manage to be very withdrawn and socially anxious but sometimes when I do talk I say things that are probably insensitive/gossipy without meaning to. This has been the root of many regrets. It’s likely something normal to learn from with experience but I keep making mistakes or feeling like I annoy people, especially whenever I’m in a good, open mood unfortunately (so, it leads to withdrawing from others again). Or, historically, I won’t shut up and give others time to speak—I even wrote in my diary as a 10-11 yo child that I wondered what my best friend was like since I never let her speak, in an unaware way. Again, this led to keeping myself completely silent around others. Is this connected to potential adhd? (I’m undiagnosed and there are other reasons I may have adhd, according to my therapist as well, but this is one thing I’m curious about at the moment, to see if others experience it)
In any case, definitely something to learn from and improve on.
*Putting this under the “accountability” flair since I suppose it fits | 2021-12-04T22:48:53.000Z | r9198f | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Inability to ‘read room’ with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9198f/inability_to_read_room_with_adhd/ |
throwawayacclax | I have pretty severe ADHD and as a result when I sit down to write essays it is an extremely hard and daunting task. I'm extremely intelligent but I can never seen to think about what I want to talk about or create sentences on paper. Even when I'm in my history discussion class I don't think before I sat anything I just start talking and ideas come out. When I have to force myself to think about a certain topic my brain shuts down and it takes me hours to get even a small paper done.
Does anyone else struggle with this or have any solutions? | 2021-12-04T22:44:03.000Z | r915mj | 16 | 16 | ADHD | ADHD Essay Writing and facing Writer's Block | 0.95 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r915mj/adhd_essay_writing_and_facing_writers_block/ |
websiteperson | [removed] | 2021-12-04T22:42:27.000Z | r914h3 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | PSA: Throw your Thanksgiving turkey out | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r914h3/psa_throw_your_thanksgiving_turkey_out/ |
bautry84 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T22:42:12.000Z | r9149o | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Try not to pick up a new obsession in the summer months | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r9149o/try_not_to_pick_up_a_new_obsession_in_the_summer/ |
[deleted] | My doctor said i could not be diagnosed because i suffer from moderate depression. He gave me two options; start a new MAOI medication or go to Electroconvulsive therapy. I said i dont want to try new medication because i have suffered trought 8 of them, they dont work on me.
I dont want to go to electroconvulsive therapy because of the risk what it can do to memory. I know i have ADHD, i have all the signs just like my father who is diagnosed. Doctors dont seem to understand that maybe the ADHD could be playing a big role why i have depression. Im so angry. And my country Finland should have the ”best healthcare” in the wolrd. What a joke. Thanks for reading my rant. | 2021-12-04T22:40:01.000Z | r912ob | 10 | 20 | ADHD | I have waited 8 years for my ADHD diagnosis and just got kicked out from my mental health center. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r912ob/i_have_waited_8_years_for_my_adhd_diagnosis_and/ |
Prestigious_Bend4310 | Yes I have adhd as well. For years I was always called gifted and smart and I’ve been medicated for adhd (Amphetamine Salts 20 mg XR if you’re wondering) for 3 years and it’s worked but even with medication I just no longer have medication I’m burnt out, my executive dysfunction is through the roof and I’m falling and failing hard. My parents are punishing me for failing and I recently learned how gifted kids are set up to fail but, I don’t know how to get out of the rut I’m in because combined with adhd nothing motivates me anymore. Help me I’m scared my parents are mad I can barely get out of bed I don’t want to be like this please help. | 2021-12-04T22:38:00.000Z | r91180 | 11 | 1 | ADHD | I was always gifted, never had to study but now, come 10th grade I’ve fallen hard, have Ds and Cs and no motivation. What do I do? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r91180/i_was_always_gifted_never_had_to_study_but_now/ |
ish_ashif | I was going through the comment section of an ADHD meme describing how people with ADHD often forget their meds as doctors go around saying the meds are very addictive which is why it's so controlled.
I don't disagree. I'm presuming the doctor "said" that in response to a complaint of how inaccessible ADHD meds are to people who actually need them to function.
People are arguing whether or not you can get addicted to your meds if you have ADHD. Answers?
(I hate seas of text, hence the random paragraphs 😄)
Edit: I see many people giving me all their personal experiences with stimulants and how it in fact made them steer away from addictive consumables. I understand that most people do not get addicted because of the effect ADHD has on the brain.
I am not asking for your personal experience as it doesn't answer the question but rather if the possibility that addiction from stimulants while having ADHD can happen, whether it's even possible, and if it is, how likely it is to happen. I apologize as I now feel like an asshole for being blunt. | 2021-12-04T22:31:50.000Z | r90wkd | 39 | 3 | ADHD | People with ADHD becoming addicted to their medication. Is it a fairly possible outcome? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90wkd/people_with_adhd_becoming_addicted_to_their/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T22:28:11.000Z | r90trg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Causing myself discomfort | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90trg/causing_myself_discomfort/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T22:27:18.000Z | r90t5b | 57 | 394 | ADHD | Yelling at me to get chores done isn’t going to make doing them any easier | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90t5b/yelling_at_me_to_get_chores_done_isnt_going_to/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T22:21:24.000Z | r90ovt | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Researching how the gamification of the news could help people with ADHD for my Master's project, please help :D! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90ovt/researching_how_the_gamification_of_the_news/ |
jjackdaw | **Last edit: Tysm for the suggestions guys! I think I’ve found something that’ll work for me! I’m gonna leave this up, in case someone else is in a similar situation**
edit: Forgot to include “Drinks” in the title
I really struggle with my appetite and have a lot of texture intolerances, goopy “creamy” shakes are one of them. Every meal replacement I find is in this style and even if they aren’t the weird goopy texture, thick creamy drinks are still incredibly hard to get down.
I’ve found boost in a juice style but they quickly stopped selling it in my area (The company will not ship at all) and I’m in real need of something else.
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! (Please don’t recommend I make my own; my executive function is dreadful and I can rarely even do the things I *want* to do, and fresh and frozen produce is quite expensive on my island.)
Edit: Wanted to add that I have a deathly peanut/nut allergy (this includes peas/legumes) | 2021-12-04T22:12:41.000Z | r90ioq | 28 | 15 | ADHD | Non-shake style meal replacements | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90ioq/nonshake_style_meal_replacements/ |
Mediocre-Gazelle3991 | So I’m trying to study for my real estate exam that I have in a little less than three weeks…
If I’m being honest, I skipped through my whole course and googled the answers just to get it done. Too much reading.
I scheduled my exam to create a sense of urgency to get all my studying done but now I’m just paralyzed and accepting the fact that I won’t pass.
There’s literally so much I have to study I don’t even know how to break it down into bite sized pieces
How do you create a study guide that you can manage and not burn yourself out? I try to give myself breaks but I have a hard time going back to studying after I’ve scrolled through my phone for 10 mins
Feeling very discouraged rn | 2021-12-04T22:11:57.000Z | r90i68 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Study suggestions… pls | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90i68/study_suggestions_pls/ |
IRISITIY | So for the past 3-2 weeks, I've been repeating things/reminders in my mind and it's getting frustrating.
it's happening every day non-stop, the exact things/reminders that I have in my mind are currently, phone, AirPods (Yeah I know the phone, Airpods one is weird but whenever I repeat it I have a reminder of where it is, even if they are in my pocket or hands.), Schedule (For school), I have to do my laundry, I need to get a sling bag for school, I need to take a shower, and personal affirmations for spiritual reasons. These always pop up in my mind for most of the day and sometimes I can't sleep
So I just wanted advice if anybody knew why this is happening or if it's happening to anyone else.
I posted this on here and the Adderall subreddit because I don't know if it's my ADHD or it's just my Adderall.
Also for more information, I am taking 20 Milligrams of Adderall XR and 100 Milligrams of Zoloft.
I am also 13 years old. | 2021-12-04T22:11:24.000Z | r90hrd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | For the past 3-2 weeks I've been repeating things/reminders in my mind and it's getting frustrating. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90hrd/for_the_past_32_weeks_ive_been_repeating/ |
Rhy_likethebread | So I had no idea what generic of Adderall I was taking until when I went to refill this last time, I noticed the color of the capsule had changed. I’ve been taking these new ones for about a week and they’re practically garbage. So after a great deal of research, I’ve discovered what I need are the Teva brand XR 20mg.
CVS, my pharmacy who had been supplying them to me says they can’t get them right now. I’ve also called Publix, Costco & Walgreens with no luck. Monday I plan on trying the smaller pharmacies in my area that aren’t open right now.
Can Anyone tell me or at least suggest where I may find Teva XR 20mg? I’m 🤏🏻 this close to having an anxiety attack thinking about trying to keep up at my job without working meds. | 2021-12-04T22:10:10.000Z | r90gux | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Please Help!/Meds Emergency | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90gux/please_helpmeds_emergency/ |
ohnevelmynevel | One of the big reasons why I didn’t want to go to college was because I felt like I wasn’t gonna be a good student, but college is non optional for my parents so I chose to go to pursue an art major because I thought:
- because I enjoy making art I’d be more interested in doing my work compared to if I was in a “normal” major
- there were minimal required courses that weren’t art related
- tbh I didn’t really have any idea of what I wanted to be besides someone creative or a teacher and frankly being in a creative field sounded way more appealing.
The first few weeks of school were good, I was handing in everything on time and going to all my classes. Then I started falling behind in my drawing class which was understandable as I hadn’t been doing work on time so I’d skip class to avoid embarrassment which ofc only made me fall behind even more. After I started struggling in drawing I started to in all of my other courses too, I did the same thing and skipped anytime a project wasn’t done. Atp I was only consistently submitting work on time for two courses.
Eventually I willingly dropped my drawing course because I didn’t want it to bring down my gpa, the next day though one of my other professors emailed me that despite my good grade he was dropping me because of absences. With only 5 courses left and 2/5 free weekdays I should’ve been able to excel in all of my other courses, but I didn’t and I was stuck in the same pattern as before.
The only way I can stay at my school is if my gpa is high enough otherwise I’ll lose my scholarship, needless to say I think my grades will be too low. I’ve heard that your scholarship doesn’t automatically get taken away as the 1st semester is kind of a free pass but even if that is true I still think I have to drop out now because I don’t trust myself to succeed second semester either.
I haven’t told my friends or my roommate I’m not coming back yet, tbh the people are the main reason I wanna stay because I clearly suck at school. My mom still wants me to go to school though so after winter break she wants me to go to community college, which I get but if I couldn’t even handle art school which is a subject I enjoy then I don’t think I’m gonna be able to handle anything that’s of less interest to me. | 2021-12-04T22:07:38.000Z | r90f03 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I have to drop out of college and I feel like a failure because I haven’t even made it through my freshman year | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90f03/i_have_to_drop_out_of_college_and_i_feel_like_a/ |
Hot-mess-momma | 3 days on Methylphenidate 36mg and I’m not sure how I feel.
Although my mind is quite. It seems like that’s all it’s doing.
I have so much to do and instead of stressing about not doing it. I’m content with it.
That’s doesn’t help me. Lol.
Is this normal?
How long should I take the med before I try something else? | 2021-12-04T22:03:31.000Z | r90bw2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I don’t know how I feel | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90bw2/i_dont_know_how_i_feel/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T22:03:04.000Z | r90bj5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling hopeless. recently diagnosed. Would like someone to talk to | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r90bj5/feeling_hopeless_recently_diagnosed_would_like/ |
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