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serenefall23 | For clarification purposes, I am an adult with ADHD managing without medication currently but definitely struggled in school as a kid. My son is 6, in first grade and his teacher is already calling about his impulsiveness, inattention and trouble grasping some of the school work. His pediatrician said he has ADHD but did not want to medicate him until he was having a hard time in his schooling. I struggle as a parent to know when is the right time to medicate and if he would have an easier time in school if we did? He has an IEP started, we meet on Friday with the team but his teacher called me today with concerns of him interrupting class and impulsive actions like taking another kids toys.. just looking for some advice from other adults who might be in similar situations. Thanks! | 2021-12-04T02:26:08.000Z | r8fbxa | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Parents of kids with ADHD, when did you know to medicate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8fbxa/parents_of_kids_with_adhd_when_did_you_know_to/ |
RogueVogueDino | I was diagnosed as a child (around 6/8 years old, somewhere in that time.
I was on heavy dosage of Ritalin. For a good few years. Eventually into my early teens I came off it, I’m not sure if my mother stopped this or the doctors. But I know the reason was due to severe weight loss and disassociation, I’d spend hours just staring into space. I don’t remember it, but apparently it happened.
Either way, skip forward to 14/15 years old, at this stage I’m in a boarding school for behavioural needs. I had to leave mainstream school for being the ‘class clown’.
At this time in the UK the way they recognised and assessed disabilities in the UK was changing. The finance side was also changing and my mother took me to apply for a reassessment of my condition, to apply for the finance and to see what further help I could get.
The application and assessment results came back and at that point they told me my condition was no longer severe enough to be recognised as a disability.
I wasn’t really phased by this. As I grew into a young adult and left school, I applied for college. I got in. I got on an IT course. I did great and loved it. I then applied for university and ended up with unconditional offers. I graduated. I now work as a senior it tech.
Cut to now, I don’t ‘feel’ different than normal. I know I sometimes seek attention. I’m still a class clown. But every time I tell someone I have ADHD they are so shocked.
I struggle with keeping to one task a lot, I go off on a lot of tangents. I also struggle to keep a conversation on topic, I struggle to keep friends due to this. But I have my circle. That’s all I need.
It leaves me with so many questions. I’m a fully grown man, I have a house, a car, a career, a solid relationship. But I still almost feel alienated, different, somehow.
I have no idea if this condition can be diluted. I just wanted to see how many people I might relate to, in this.
Anyhow, thanks for reading. | 2021-12-04T02:22:50.000Z | r8f9p5 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Unsure I still suffer.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f9p5/unsure_i_still_suffer/ |
PostmatesMalone | A little background: I’m fairly certain I have ADHD for many reasons I can elaborate on if anyone is interested. I spoke with someone through the Cerebral app recently and they asked a few simple questions and then basically just said “You have ADHD and I’ll prescribe Adderall”. It felt like they just wanted to write a quick prescription and move on to the next person. The whole interaction felt off and I don’t want to continue using that app because it’s expensive and I would feel more comfortable seeing a psychologist in my area especially one that is in-network for my health care provider.
The problem is, I’ve called probably 20 psychologists in my area (NW Oregon) and none of them are accepting new patients. I haven’t even been able to get on a waitlist because even the waitlists are full. I’ve found clinics that do med management and counseling but aren’t licensed to actually provide a diagnosis.
Is anyone else having trouble getting an appointment with a psychologist? | 2021-12-04T02:18:36.000Z | r8f6vk | 20 | 10 | ADHD | Is it just where I live or is it near impossible everywhere in the US to see a psychologist? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f6vk/is_it_just_where_i_live_or_is_it_near_impossible/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T02:13:26.000Z | r8f3he | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Seventeen Going Under (UK bias) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f3he/seventeen_going_under_uk_bias/ |
Active_Doctor | [removed] | 2021-12-04T02:12:11.000Z | r8f2lz | 8 | 2 | ADHD | Lithium orotate | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f2lz/lithium_orotate/ |
scinaptic | [removed] | 2021-12-04T02:10:40.000Z | r8f1m3 | 6 | 4 | ADHD | Adderall doesn't work for me, am I doomed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f1m3/adderall_doesnt_work_for_me_am_i_doomed/ |
AvaCatHasQuestions | [removed] | 2021-12-04T02:10:08.000Z | r8f19c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Getting tested soon. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f19c/getting_tested_soon/ |
-acidlean- | I just wanted to say that dividing your text into a few paragraphs makes it easier to read. It's a good method in general if writing anything.
I mean, I can't focus really well, and I know you have problems with that too.
I really like that sub because I feel so normal and understood here. But sometimes I click a post and see just a wall of text.
What happens when I see a wall of text? I read a few words and then my eyes start "jumping" all over it, like looking for information. Then I can't fid it easily and zone out or my eyes just refuse to focus lmao
When someone has their text nicely in paragraphs, my eyes still "jump" on all that. I can miss a pharagraph if it feels boring. But then if I feel that something is missing, I go back to the paragraph I missed.
I really like to talk to you guys but when I can't focus on your post it makes me feel kinda guilty because you wanted to share something and I just can't get it. D:
Yeah I know that it may be hard to divide a flow of stuff just pouring out of your brain but tap the ENTER button once (on a PC and twice on mobile from what I noticed - tapping once on mobile just does nothing for formatting) from time to time.
Also give me some feedback on it. May be that I am the only one and just acted stupid. Do you find it a good tip?
Do you also "jump" on texts like that? | 2021-12-04T02:09:56.000Z | r8f148 | 4 | 4 | ADHD | ADHD posting protip, I guess? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8f148/adhd_posting_protip_i_guess/ |
Ill-Rest4057 | I’ve been an engineering student for just over 2 years and have met 2/3 of the first year requirements to specialize. This is typically done over 2 or 3 semesters, and I’m on the tail end of my 5th. Still won’t be completely finished until after a 6th. I had planned to specialize into Software Engineering
While being diagnosed and starting treatment for ADHD and bipolar disorder, I spent semester after semester trying and failing to find a way to consistently pass my classes. I jumped through countless hurdles to have access to disability accommodations and found them to be frustratingly inadequate. When the whole institution is designed to punish symptoms of my disability, an extra half hour on my tests isn’t going to do it.
The sense of inadequacy I’ve been staving off for two years to keep myself from dropping out is starting to turn into anger toward an institution that preaches accessibility and doesn’t practice it. I’m in 20k of debt now and I feel like I’ve got so little to show for it. It’s like I payed my uni 20k to marginalize me and reinforce to me that I’m a failure over and over.
I’m so tired of having to reassure myself that I can do it. My close friends in their 3rd/4th year of Software Engineering and Computer Science have told me that the classes they’re taking feel useless and that they could get a well-paying developer job with the skills that they’ve got now and no degree. I’m considering just quitting the degree path and doing an online self-paced computer science program that doesn’t cost me thousands in tuition and gives me a comparable skill set.
I’m still unlearning the shame associated with ADHD and uni has hurt more than it has helped thus far. I don’t expect that dropping out will make it easier but hopefully it will make me happier :) | 2021-12-04T02:06:04.000Z | r8eygu | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Higher education is so ableist and inaccessible that I can’t stomach paying tuition to fund it (ie I want to drop out) | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8eygu/higher_education_is_so_ableist_and_inaccessible/ |
crybaby4u | [removed] | 2021-12-04T02:03:58.000Z | r8ex1d | 1 | 1 | ADHD | financial health on an inconsistent income | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ex1d/financial_health_on_an_inconsistent_income/ |
Healthy_Bumblebee769 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:58:59.000Z | r8eteb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Keeping track of To-Do’s | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8eteb/keeping_track_of_todos/ |
assfuck1911 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:57:46.000Z | r8esms | 5 | 5 | ADHD | Chocolate Coated Espresso Beans | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8esms/chocolate_coated_espresso_beans/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:55:59.000Z | r8erdf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Sam Fender speaks openly of his ADHD. His lyrics capture the angst of emotional dysregulation, and its power to anchor us to our past. I challenge you to listen to this and not be moved. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8erdf/sam_fender_speaks_openly_of_his_adhd_his_lyrics/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:54:14.000Z | r8eq6y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Lithium Orotate | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8eq6y/lithium_orotate/ |
Palladininpluto | My life is getting extremely taken up with my ADHD symptoms. I have a deep sense of dread and overwhelming feelings about doing just about anything. I know the dishes will take 15 minutes, but I’ll spend five hours worrying about it and preparing myself to do it.
If there’s more than two things I need to do in a day, I get so scattered about what to do first I end up just laying in bed feeling anxious about it.
My bedroom and car are disgusting, littered with trash that I hate being around but the idea of cleaning it feels like this insane mountain to climb. I have an opportunity to get a job that involves one of my interests and will be a huge step up from any job I’ve had before. (Working in a lab) but I have to make a resume for it. So my brain basically just says “well that’s out of the question”.
I infuriate any roommate or partner I’ve lived with because of putting items in random places, or literally how my brain doesn’t even see when I’ve left something out. I’ve actually lost a relationship due to clutter or forgetting things like locking the door or turning the oven off.
Ive literally locked myself out of my car with the keys in five times this year. It happens so often I learned how to break into my own car using my shoelaces. (Kinda funny but annoying)
I feel like I’m at the point I badly need medication but I’m worried about it. Taking the steps to call and get on them, also just the huge amount of people who abuse them. I live in a college town though I’m older, I’m terrified they’ll refuse or thing I’m making things up just to get pills.
Would the meds even help? I really need support. | 2021-12-04T01:50:29.000Z | r8enkl | 10 | 0 | ADHD | Do meds help with executive dysfunction? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8enkl/do_meds_help_with_executive_dysfunction/ |
vividvibrantladybug | I (19F) had an awful first semester of college.
Seriously, any large freshman/college in general problem you can think of I probably had. I was really chewed up and spit out. I had no choice but to focus on surviving (since I wasn't really doing that all to well) and figuring things out that needed to be figured out NOW. This prevented me from getting much of anything done and now I have a mountain of things to do in terms of homework and appointments.
I obviously don't want this to happen again, and I think being finally diagnosed with and treated for ADHD, getting accommodations, a major change, having experience forming a routine that works for me, and getting new roommates will greatly help next semester. For now, I just need to start my work and finish it. It sucks that I couldn't pull it together soon enough this time (though there was a lot out of my control), but I want to have enough tools and techniques in my arsenal to succeed the next time around. I want to do better.
I was wondering if you guys had any methods/apps/tools that work for you to help you prioritize, stay on task, and begin to get things done when there is SO MUCH to do and you feel frozen with overwhelm? Also any tips for when you're overstimulated to calm yourself to the point where you can start back on what you have to do?
In general, what's your best advice for college students recently diagnosed with ADHD? | 2021-12-04T01:46:59.000Z | r8el3p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for a recently diagnosed college student? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8el3p/advice_for_a_recently_diagnosed_college_student/ |
DXJayhawk | Hi all,
I recently found this subreddit and have felt right at home. Like many of you, I struggle heavily with doing the things that I need to do but have no desire to do. I also have major regrets when I don't get the things done that I needed to do because I simply didn't do them.
Recently I heard some words of wisdom that I've kept in mind whenever I think about one of those pesky tasks that I really *need* to do but simply *don't want to do:*
*"You'll never regret doing the things you were supposed to do, but you will regret not doing them"*
Hopefully someone else finds this is little proverb as helpful as I have. Frankly, it's gotten me off my ass a couple times when I really needed it! | 2021-12-04T01:46:12.000Z | r8ekm1 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Wanted to share some words of wisdom that have helped me recently | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ekm1/wanted_to_share_some_words_of_wisdom_that_have/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T01:45:00.000Z | r8ejtl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Workload/task paralysis advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ejtl/workloadtask_paralysis_advice/ |
DragonflyWise99 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:42:53.000Z | r8eieb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does the loss of appetite go away after a while on meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8eieb/does_the_loss_of_appetite_go_away_after_a_while/ |
wildfire155 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:42:49.000Z | r8eicc | 2 | 1 | ADHD | My adderall dose is too high and oh my god oh my god oh my god | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8eicc/my_adderall_dose_is_too_high_and_oh_my_god_oh_my/ |
Palladininpluto | It’s become a bad habit where I’ll just feel overwhelmed about eating and then procrastinate on it. All of the cooking or work involved and all the steps just makes me not want to start.
I know I’m hungry but I just say “oh I’ll do that later, I’ll just have a quick snack right now” but then I have the snack and just don’t eat the meal. Even though I am hungry. Then I’ll go to bed without really eating an actual meal telling myself I’ll make a full breakfast in the morning. Which I never do.
It’s gotten so bad for the past couples weeks I just survive on snack foods like jerky, carrots and hummus, cheese sticks and nuts.
Anyone else have this issue? | 2021-12-04T01:35:27.000Z | r8edni | 15 | 86 | ADHD | Trouble with procrastination and food | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8edni/trouble_with_procrastination_and_food/ |
fruityabx | Hello everybody I am trying to do gift shopping and personal shopping as well but I am in the looks of noise canceling headphones or Or even stimming objects.
I thought it would be better to go on here and look for personal reviews rather than spend endless hours online looking For something that might not even work
Honestly I would be more than happy to look at the links for just overall things that have helped you in any way.
thank you so much in advance 💗💗💗💗😃😃😃😃 | 2021-12-04T01:29:21.000Z | r8e9kl | 1 | 2 | ADHD | (Gift shopping) Noise canceling headphones /stimming objects | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e9kl/gift_shopping_noise_canceling_headphones_stimming/ |
wildfire155 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:28:57.000Z | r8e9an | 1 | 1 | ADHD | My adderall dose is too high | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e9an/my_adderall_dose_is_too_high/ |
NickChikenNug | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:28:22.000Z | r8e8x5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What’s my dosage equivalence? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e8x5/whats_my_dosage_equivalence/ |
wabisabilost | I’ve had this problem where my mind is slow with processing both the sound of someone speaking (especially when there’s an accent) and parsing out dense information, which is made worse by my tendency to be distracted.
Therefore, I have found myself unable to quickly extract the key points of someone speaking in important meetings or lectures, which usually made it hard for me to absorb knowledge and respond in a thoughtful and immediate manner.
There’s an exception to this though which is when I’m in a hyper-alerted mode, usually have to be performative, such as when I’m being interviewed or moderating a session or acting on stage. So I think my brain does have the power to comprehend and respond to stuff quickly, but it’s not normally activated.
Nowadays I always record meetings and have this live transcription tool open so that I can look at the text, which helps me a lot. But it’s still hard when I’m not able to look at the text all the time or when the domain being talked about /vocabulary the person used is unfamiliar to me. Plus I’m really tired of spending 2x or more time than others on absorbing the same info because I almost always need to review the recordings later. What are some hacks you have found helpful to improve listening and comprehension? Thank you. | 2021-12-04T01:27:53.000Z | r8e8kp | 4 | 3 | ADHD | How do you process dense information from online meetings or lectures | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e8kp/how_do_you_process_dense_information_from_online/ |
SylicaNee | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:26:30.000Z | r8e7or | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD or not? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e7or/adhd_or_not/ |
checkontheoven | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:23:24.000Z | r8e5nj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | starting concerta tomorrow after being on vyvanse for 4 years | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e5nj/starting_concerta_tomorrow_after_being_on_vyvanse/ |
Twifty101 | tl;dr neither i nor my parents understand ADHD, and so they ask for me to """"""explain myself"""""" and i can't cuz i don't know how and then they punish me.
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so i recently had a chat with my ma about education (yay....) and my progress in high school (about average). she said that she expects me to be getting high B grades and 80%s in my classes, while i'm getting 50 and 60%s (WHICH IS STILL GOOD). i break down in tears cuz i am doing my best to study as much as possible but can't live up to the expectations which means...
punishment time!
as i'm walking away, crying and saying "i need a moment" she calls back, "what, do you think 80 is bad?" as if i'm doing better than average
and then when i shut myself in my room and put a sign up saying, "do not disturb until X time" she ignores it to say, "you only said you needed a moment, we were in the middle of a conversation, you were being disrespectful. bring all your devices down at X time, please."
now i never intended to be disrespectful, but i don't know how to get that across without her going, "well it was disrespectful to me. fix your attitude."
also she took away my devices today, i'm writing this on an emergency laptop i have because i'm afraid of this happening.
i feel like i'm making a big fuss of it by calling it abuse, because it's never physical and they say they're "trying to be kind" but they've been taking away my devices for years to try and "teach me a lesson about \[whatever they think i did wrong\]" as if that's the only way to get a point across to me???????
is that abuse? it isn't yelling or screaming but i still don't feel safe
and before someone quotes rule 4, i do have a psych i'm speaking to about this as well, i just also want to hear y'all's support. | 2021-12-04T01:21:47.000Z | r8e4j2 | 4 | 2 | ADHD | just... need help. parents don't get it, i don't get it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e4j2/just_need_help_parents_dont_get_it_i_dont_get_it/ |
Fair_Animal_6514 | So I’m 20 F, diagnosed with ADHD in July. I’m on Adderall & ive been Seeing my FWB for about 6 months. We used to be very physically affectionate all of the time, we would have sex almost everyday multiple times a day. Since getting on meds, my need for affection has gone through the roof, while hers has gone down. I’ve backed off a ton but it’s like I’m horny ALL THE TIME but most of the time I don’t want sex??? Sometimes I think about and I really just want the physical touch and for someone to pay attention to me for a little while.
Does this happen to anyone else??? | 2021-12-04T01:18:30.000Z | r8e27y | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Hyper sexuality but I think it’s only bc I want the affection Involved?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e27y/hyper_sexuality_but_i_think_its_only_bc_i_want/ |
babyflava | For me, ADHD feels like only having a certain amount of time to think through a thought before having the chance to fully explore it. I know I only have a small window of time to think about something before I am distracted and lose my train of thought. I try to write things down but my notes are just fragmented ideas.
I wish I was able to think something through for once. Has anyone learned how? | 2021-12-04T01:17:50.000Z | r8e1qu | 1 | 3 | ADHD | How to overcome feeling like every thought has a time limit? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8e1qu/how_to_overcome_feeling_like_every_thought_has_a/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:14:53.000Z | r8dzrl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone overcome feeling this way? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dzrl/has_anyone_overcome_feeling_this_way/ |
Allen_Warren | [removed] | 2021-12-04T01:13:57.000Z | r8dz5n | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Christmas gift ideas that will help with my ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dz5n/christmas_gift_ideas_that_will_help_with_my_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T01:03:13.000Z | r8drp3 | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Sick of ADHD fakers on TikTok | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8drp3/sick_of_adhd_fakers_on_tiktok/ |
asian_wreck | Just looking for support here, I’m feeling discouraged with my abilities to manage my art with adhd. I love drawing, yet I only get the urge to art when there’s something else to do. Whenever I actually have free time I don’t wanna do it. I haven’t drawn a full blown digital piece in years, and I just can’t get myself to enjoy what I’m drawing. Idk if it’s depression affecting this but it’s been a struggle being an art major with this happening too. If anyone has some words of encouragement I’d really appreciate it | 2021-12-04T01:00:58.000Z | r8dq2j | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Anyone here in an art major/career? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dq2j/anyone_here_in_an_art_majorcareer/ |
Billy_o_tea | When I was young I often broke my toys, glasses, cheap Nokia-bricks and other stuff, my clothes were always getting torn and for all that I was constantly scolded by relatives for being not careful enough.
Also, me and my school friends really liked to fight each other at school, imagining ourselves being characters from Naruto or Dragon Ball or Justice League or whatever else was popular at the time.
That once lead to the fight during which I managed to knock one dude on the ground and then I unconsciously grabbed him by the neck, probably to make sure he'll admit defeat.
As I was looking him in the eyes, I felt his throat move. I felt like I could kill him if I squeeze just a little bit. Damn was that a scary thing to realise.
These days I often cry when I remember the episodes of my own cruelty towards other people and animals.
So now, years later, my mindset is something like this "all the living things ***except me*** are extremely fragile, many of them are stupid, I myself can accidentally damage things if I'm not careful enough so I have to be the strong and conscious one at all times or there will be trouble".
Well it might've been fine feeling like I must take responsibility for my actions, but..
I can't enjoy drinking with my friends or family because my mind always switches to "bodyguard mode".
*I can elaborate with a couple of juicy "bodyguard mode" stories if anyone is interested.*
I'll always carry fragile things like glasses/plates with extreme caution, strongly griping them even though it might result in a burn or a cut, just to make sure I don't break stuff.
In public transport I always grip my bag and/or smartphone with both hands to the point of my fingers hurting, to prevent theft.
I'm constantly conscious of my center of mass, to make sure I never slip or trip over something.
I collected my own first-aid kit not because of me being scared of being injured but because of other people around me always getting hurt and not not knowing how to treat themselves.
At times it feels like I'm constantly waiting for bad stuff to happen just so that I can fix it..
Questions are,
1. How do I relax my mind around other people?
2. Is this problem related to my ADHD or is it just some sort of a childhood trauma? Is it common?
Sorry, I'm shaking from caffeine right now, can't write a tl;dr, my focus just died
Thank you for reading. | 2021-12-04T00:50:38.000Z | r8dir8 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I've developed an over-protection habit in my childhood and wonder if it's common | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dir8/ive_developed_an_overprotection_habit_in_my/ |
magpieCRISPR | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:47:01.000Z | r8dg7a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Treatment in the UK? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dg7a/treatment_in_the_uk/ |
fishkeets | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:41:18.000Z | r8dcep | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Chest pain and difficulty breathing while on vyvanse? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8dcep/chest_pain_and_difficulty_breathing_while_on/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:36:02.000Z | r8d8ts | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else get indigestion & smelly poop with Ritalin? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8d8ts/anyone_else_get_indigestion_smelly_poop_with/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:29:20.000Z | r8d4ck | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd with Histrionic Personality disorder | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8d4ck/adhd_with_histrionic_personality_disorder/ |
npsynthesis | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:19:15.000Z | r8cxcl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Infrequent use of JORNAY PM | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cxcl/infrequent_use_of_jornay_pm/ |
lilcroissant1 | I just feel hopeless right now. I try very very hard. And I still disappoint people and my self. How am I supposed to be a competent and fulfilling adult? How do you guys manage? It feels like everything that my ADHD makes harder for me is exactly what jobs and relationships require. It’s frustrating that no one understands how hard it is to just do daily tasks.
Help? How did I move forward each day? | 2021-12-04T00:17:08.000Z | r8cvu0 | 3 | 4 | ADHD | How are we supposed to do this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cvu0/how_are_we_supposed_to_do_this/ |
Unfair_Explanation53 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:11:13.000Z | r8crrr | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Any Stack of Natural Supplements Work for ADHD | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8crrr/any_stack_of_natural_supplements_work_for_adhd/ |
OHANAN | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:10:21.000Z | r8cr6l | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I am just trying! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cr6l/i_am_just_trying/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-04T00:09:26.000Z | r8cqjh | 4 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD medications, side effects, caffeine? | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cqjh/adhd_medications_side_effects_caffeine/ |
sinklayre | I started with Wellbutrin IR 75 once a day and it was ridiculously over stimulating. I’ve gotten myself up to 150mg SR, and I just don’t like the way I feel. My energy is thru the roof, but my head feels like a brick. It literally feels awkward to hold it in certain positions and it feels very “tight”. This is day 3 of SR. Also my blood pressure is up from 120/80 to maybe 136/80.
Keep powering thru? | 2021-12-04T00:04:48.000Z | r8cndq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Should I be pushing thru this? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cndq/should_i_be_pushing_thru_this/ |
loolem | Hey if this helps anyone please pass it on. One of the things that my psychologist and I worked out with my adhd is I’m not good breaking down problems which means I either just fly into a task start doing things out of step and get overwhelmed or I can’t work out how to do it and just get overwhelmed. A solution that I’ve found super helpful has been when I’m attempting a task, if I don’t do this task often or have never attempted this task at all first I get everything ready then I google or YouTube “how to X” for example I was cleaning my bathroom and I just started blindly spraying bleach everywhere and haphazardly scrubbing bits and pieces and making very slow progress. So I stopped googled “how to clean bathroom” and was given a simple 3 step process for cleaning a bathroom like first maybe remove all the junk in the way in your bathroom from your bathroom! Oh yeah why didn’t I think of that? Anyway I’m sure some people will tell me that going on the internet before attempting a task is a terrible idea for them but this works for me so I’m sharing it.
Peace | 2021-12-04T00:03:14.000Z | r8cmbh | 3 | 11 | ADHD | YouTube everything when overwhelmed | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cmbh/youtube_everything_when_overwhelmed/ |
Select_Profit_3750 | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:03:03.000Z | r8cm5l | 2 | 7 | ADHD | Starting randomly dancing to non-existent music? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cm5l/starting_randomly_dancing_to_nonexistent_music/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-04T00:02:02.000Z | r8cler | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Listening to super fast/energetic music really makes me feel a lot better. It's a great way to forget your own thoughts and anxieties. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cler/listening_to_super_fastenergetic_music_really/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:55:51.000Z | r8cgr5 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anyone ever just find themselves dancing to non-existent music? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cgr5/does_anyone_ever_just_find_themselves_dancing_to/ |
tinkabellmiggins | I really do need some advice...
Hey guys I'm gonna fill this post with unnecessary words because apparently I can't post a post with less than 300 words !
My son is 9 and diagnosed combined type adhd.
He is medicated and it's the best thing I ever did ...
He takes 20mg of medikinet spaced out over the day .. and then 2mg of melatonin every night.
I've noticed that his facial and vocal tics are increasing quite a bit...
Is this normal ?
(The medikinet is not a cure all btw ... I get massive amounts of aggression during the time he isn't medicated and we are struggling massively with his emotional regulation) | 2021-12-03T23:53:02.000Z | r8cerq | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Tics and adhd meds ... normal? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8cerq/tics_and_adhd_meds_normal/ |
tinkabellmiggins | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:45:38.000Z | r8c9me | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Are tics normal when medicated??? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8c9me/are_tics_normal_when_medicated/ |
dockingblade7cf | Hi I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and my doctor prescribed me Adderall. I think he gave me IR and I took 5 mg at 7:00 am and another 5 mg at 1:00 pm. However I felt like I normally do. It really didn’t help me with my focus, attention or motivation at all. I was wondering if adderall takes time to work. Like do I need to take it for a couple more days or is adderall just not effective for me? | 2021-12-03T23:39:03.000Z | r8c4xy | 8 | 6 | ADHD | First dose of Adderall… didn’t really feel anything | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8c4xy/first_dose_of_adderall_didnt_really_feel_anything/ |
A_HECKIN_DOGGO | I recently started a new job. Even though it’s just down the road from my home, I find myself- especially in the first hours of the morning (~8-10am)- feeling EXTREMELY homesick. So much that it hurts.
It’s not anxiety, I actually really like the job! But this “homesickness” of wanting to leave immediately, take off my uniform, put on pajamas and curl up in bed is very strange. It makes me almost want to start bawling my eyes out. But it ends almost as quickly as it occurs.
What IS this weird feeling I’m experiencing? Does anyone else feel it in situations unexpectedly? I’m not even sure if it classes as ‘homesickness,’ I could be feeling something entirely different altogether and just not have the wording to accurately describe my feelings. | 2021-12-03T23:38:32.000Z | r8c4kl | 1 | 7 | ADHD | Do you get extreme “homesickness” in unfamiliar situations? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8c4kl/do_you_get_extreme_homesickness_in_unfamiliar/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T23:34:55.000Z | r8c1wn | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Resolving relationship conflict when you both have ADHD and RSD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8c1wn/resolving_relationship_conflict_when_you_both/ |
LM0R | The place I’m currently with is a labour hire service. Personally I have no interest in anything trade related but the flexibility and financial side of this work is quite good, especially for those with ADHD in my opinion. You choose your work days as it’s hire service. The work is hands on, so typically easier for us to learn and most of the jobs themselves require quite a basic set of skills. You’re constantly moving sites so you aren’t gonna get bored as there’s at least some structural change in the actual work as well as location. There’s obviously gonna be some negative connotations to this, but that’s gonna come with most jobs. The whole concept of this type of work isn’t very complex at all and personally I’ve found it works quite well for me even with my lack of interest in this line of work. I’m currently only doing 3 days a week as I’m not on meds yet and mentally I just struggle to do more than that in a week, but the freedom is there to do more or less.
Hope this helped some of you guys out in finding a new line of work.
For anyone interested in beginning with the company I’m with PM me. I live in Australia and the work is based in and around Melbourne. The agency is always looking for new workers. | 2021-12-03T23:31:58.000Z | r8bzox | 0 | 9 | ADHD | I think I’ve found a job that works perfectly with ADHD and for anyone close enough I can get you a job if interested :) | 0.91 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bzox/i_think_ive_found_a_job_that_works_perfectly_with/ |
SAD_KAT17 | So about a month or so ago i had an appointment with my PCP to discuss the anxiety medication im on and how its making certain habits in my life worse, she expressed concern saying that it should be making those things better or at least keep them the same if it was only anxiety causing them, we discussed that it may be caused by ADD/ADHD and she referred me to a psychiatrist for a formal diagnosis
Fast forward to my appointment yesterday I went into this call thinking ok i will finally get some answers and maybe some solutions and came out deflated and crying. This lady said to me "you have a job, you graduated high school, and you are currently in school you do not have adhd" then proceeds to say "People with adhd are truly dysfunctional people who cant operate without medication, they cant hold a job or focus for more than five seconds, they cant make friends...." and the list goes on i think i sat there in shock for at least five min listening to her talk down on those with add/adhd and telling me repeatedly that because im 25 and was not diagnosed as a kid it is not add/adhd. Through tears i promptly ended the session by telling her that i would like a second opinion because i did not appreciate the way she was talking to me and that i wasn't liking the vibes i was getting from her. she snapped back with an ok bye good luck and scoffed at me before hanging up the phone.
Thinking back on the appointment i wonder if there was something more i could of said to explain to her what i am going through, but on the same note i was in utter shock at how unprofessional it felt and i felt like what i was telling her she wasnt listening to anyway so why waste my time.... anyway
...am i over reacting and just being too sensitive or was this completely uncalled for? | 2021-12-03T23:30:00.000Z | r8by8h | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Am i over reacting here? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8by8h/am_i_over_reacting_here/ |
dockingblade7cf | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:29:40.000Z | r8bxzb | 1 | 1 | ADHD | First Dose of Adderall… didn’t feel any better | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bxzb/first_dose_of_adderall_didnt_feel_any_better/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T23:24:40.000Z | r8buc9 | 6 | 0 | ADHD | Maybe we are just not neurotypical enough to explain how we have it? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8buc9/maybe_we_are_just_not_neurotypical_enough_to/ |
BaileyPunk222 | As the title says, I could really use some general suggestions and coping mechanisms y'all use to deal with nitpicking super minor stuff.
A prime example for things that send me into a spiral of obsession and attempts at over correction are character creators in games. I find something I like, notice a super small detail and proceed to constantly mess with said issue and adjust it only to make it worse and any advice would be greatly appreciated! | 2021-12-03T23:24:37.000Z | r8bubc | 2 | 3 | ADHD | How do I cope with perfectionism and 'obsessing over small details' | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bubc/how_do_i_cope_with_perfectionism_and_obsessing/ |
special_objects | I'm a 25 year old who's been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depression when I was 16, both of which always "made sense" to me. 2 years ago I started seeing a new psychiatrist and after a couple weeks of seeing this doctor she suggested I might have ADHD and that this was likely the underlying cause of my anxiety and depression. At the time, I struggled to see this and felt like everyone nowadays seems to suddenly find out they have adult ADHD and to use it as a crutch to justify a myriad or poor coping mechanisms and behavior patterns.
Fast forward to today, I've been on ADHD medication for almost a year and I feel it helps me a lot, although I can't help but sometimes feel like I am too one of those people relying on a late ADHD diagnosis to explain negative traits of my personality. At the same time, I am aware I have a tendency to be extremely self critical and harsh about my "weaknesses". I don't know exactly how to describe it, but it is as if I always have this judgmental voice inside my head telling me I'm emotionally lazy and that I'm just trying to rationalize and justify my behaviors and the negative consequences of my actions by convincing myself that it is all due to something outside of my control, such as my ADHD diagnosis.
I was wondering if anyone else feels this way and how did you go about it. | 2021-12-03T23:21:42.000Z | r8bs7f | 20 | 17 | ADHD | Do you ever feel like your doctor was wrong about your diagnosis? | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bs7f/do_you_ever_feel_like_your_doctor_was_wrong_about/ |
Duststorm29 | I'm a college student so I don't really need to hold one down for now but I haven't had a job for more than three months of my life. I'm twenty one and I'll have jobs, I'll start and I'll learn and I'll do my best for weeks and weeks, and then...I stop caring. I look for a new job. Does it pay better? Sometimes! Does it have better hours? Not always! But it's something new and interesting! It's new things to learn!
I barely, if ever, choose a job with the same skillset as jobs I've had before. In the past year I've been a cashier, a prep cook, a tour guide, a barista, and I was just hired on to be an equipment attendant at a gym. The longest lasting position took three months of my time.
I'm terrified of when I'll graduate. I don't want to hop around jobs every few months for the rest of my life, that's stressful and terrifying, but my impulse, job after job, handful of months after handful of months, is to ditch what I'm doing and learn something new.
Anyone have any strategies as far as sticking to a job goes? Or is this not a problem? | 2021-12-03T23:20:01.000Z | r8bqwl | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I can't hold down a job. I keep getting bored. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bqwl/i_cant_hold_down_a_job_i_keep_getting_bored/ |
MarionberryWide9623 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:19:15.000Z | r8bqd7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Vyvanse + CBD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bqd7/vyvanse_cbd/ |
OscarTheDumpster |
Hey all, looking for some med recommendations.
I switched jobs so I have new insurance, and I just found out while picking up my scrips that they don't cover Vyvanse. I got diagnosed very late in life and Vyvanse is the only thing I've ever tried. I started on 30mg and have been on 40 for some time now. It generally worked great for me, though I did sometimes wish I had a way to vary my dose as needed, since I find at the end of some days I wished I'd had a lower dose while others it was just right. Is there something those of you who've responded well to Vyvanse have also found useful? | 2021-12-03T23:19:13.000Z | r8bqc9 | 10 | 1 | ADHD | If you liked Vyvanse you might also like...? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bqc9/if_you_liked_vyvanse_you_might_also_like/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T23:17:12.000Z | r8botj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | how to be understanding of other people who interrupt | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8botj/how_to_be_understanding_of_other_people_who/ |
Stunning-Mode-176 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:15:37.000Z | r8bnnd | 1 | 1 | ADHD | im confused | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bnnd/im_confused/ |
me-flavored_koolaid | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:13:43.000Z | r8bm7y | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Wellbutrin and Strattera together? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bm7y/wellbutrin_and_strattera_together/ |
OscarTheDumpster | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:13:30.000Z | r8bm2f | 1 | 1 | ADHD | If you like Vyvanse you might also like...? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bm2f/if_you_like_vyvanse_you_might_also_like/ |
Bubbly_Window9067 | I've been thinking about this for a while but didn't write a post because I'm not sure how many of you guys would relate, but alas I am sharing it anyways! I have 4c (basically coarse afro texture) hair and it is such a pain to manage it on my own. When I was younger my mum would style my hair or book appointments with a stylist but since moving out for university I've had to manage on my own.
I've shaved my hair twice and cut it short twice because I just don't want to deal with it (and I didn't look after it properly). 4c hair requires a lot of maintenance to make sure it isn't damaged which ranges from detangling to using the right hair products to wearing a silk scarf in bed etc. Thankfully I wear a headscarf so I don't feel the need to maintain it so often but it still bothers me.
Maybe others can relate with other forms of self care that is just so bothersome.
Edit: thank you for the award! | 2021-12-03T23:08:44.000Z | r8bijf | 43 | 146 | ADHD | Having executive dysfunction and 4c hair is a nightmare | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bijf/having_executive_dysfunction_and_4c_hair_is_a/ |
Heat2Spice | Hi all, I am currently undiagnosed but highly suspect that I might have ADHD. I've been reading through many of the posts on this subreddit as well as doing other research and I definitely feel that I struggle with attentiveness and keeping interest in things. I find textbook reading extremely difficult as I always lose focus and I rarely get very far with the projects I set out to do, let alone come close to finishing them.
These are several other symptoms I see in myself, but one thing I don't seem to struggle with is time management. I have yet to find a single person with ADHD who doesn't struggle greatly with managing their time, it seems to almost be a defining feature of the disorder.
I struggle with social anxiety, so maybe that's what keeps me from missing appointments and due dates, but I would love to hear from anyone who is missing this symptom as well. Thanks! | 2021-12-03T23:05:43.000Z | r8bg8k | 11 | 6 | ADHD | Are there any people with ADHD that DON'T struggle with time management? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bg8k/are_there_any_people_with_adhd_that_dont_struggle/ |
cornpuffs28 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:04:09.000Z | r8bf1j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Since I seem to relate to you guys more than anyone else… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bf1j/since_i_seem_to_relate_to_you_guys_more_than/ |
cactusblossom8 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T23:00:48.000Z | r8bcer | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Venting/looking for support and advice-medication, depression, sleeping and eating (oh my!) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bcer/ventinglooking_for_support_and_advicemedication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T22:59:04.000Z | r8bay0 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Prior Authorizations, how do they even work? How long does it take? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8bay0/prior_authorizations_how_do_they_even_work_how/ |
DoopityDino | Hello everyone, I'm diagnosed ADHD within the past year, I'm a 27 year old female. I have most of the "usual" ADHD symptoms that I can mostly keep within my control. My main issue at the moment is I can go from totally calm to absolutely furious really quickly for no apparent reason and I can say some really mean things to those around me. Once I walk away and settle down I realise the stuff I've said and really regret it. Does anyone else have this? And if so, any tips? | 2021-12-03T22:58:12.000Z | r8ba9z | 6 | 8 | ADHD | Rage and anger | 0.85 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ba9z/rage_and_anger/ |
MercurialMadnessMan | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:53:01.000Z | r8b6c0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Couples who are both ADHD: what kind of quirks do you have? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8b6c0/couples_who_are_both_adhd_what_kind_of_quirks_do/ |
Thin-Sort-494 | My December “thought” is “Make it a habit.” I wrote it every where so I can have a visual reminder. What am I making a habit? It’s TBD but it’s there when I need it. So far we’ve added -make bed daily. -wash,dry,AND put away clothes. -brush hair daily. -drink more water. -less screen time. 3 days in and I’m still dehydrated but the other thanks are going well 😂 | 2021-12-03T22:49:57.000Z | r8b40e | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Make it a habit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8b40e/make_it_a_habit/ |
pulin_13 | A little background about me before my story- 23 y/o M doing a post-grad course at a great Uni in the UK. I was diagnosed last year and got off medication since I haven't been diagnosed in my new country.
So this week, I went on a date with a really pretty girl and had a great time. I thought I did pretty well at first but the problem started when I started overthinking. I obviously overshared a lot and showed a lack of confidence. Moreover, I came back home and analyzed everything I did with a negative outlook. I did text her after and then figured she wasn't interested anymore.
Today, I spent a few hours going through my texts with the girls I've gone out with within the last couple of years. After reading the texts I think it's safe to say that I mess everything up by overthinking everything. I just can't seem to compartmentalize my thoughts. I'm overly apologetic about everything, which signifies a lack of confidence. Every time I'm studying or doing chores or just walking I keep thinking about it. In my mind, I've already set myself up for failure so naturally, I fail. I want to learn how to be able to focus on the task at hand instead of letting my thoughts eat me up.
In hindsight, It would have all been fine if I didn't overthink things and just went with it but it seems practically impossible.
**TLDR**: Messed up all my opportunities by overthinking, seeking advice. | 2021-12-03T22:49:19.000Z | r8b3ji | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and dating. | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8b3ji/adhd_and_dating/ |
Death-Aney | I've just had this thing, what I'm calling a sensory hug, and I've had it a few times in my life. It's a rare thing, and is easily lost by other people, creatures or sounds. But it's this feeling of everything feeling, looking, sounding, and feeling perfect. My brain goes quiet (and that's basically impossible as you'll know), and for however long it lasts I feel absolutely serene.
Has anyone else found this? Is it an ADHD thing? | 2021-12-03T22:47:05.000Z | r8b1t6 | 7 | 6 | ADHD | Have you ever had a sensory hug? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8b1t6/have_you_ever_had_a_sensory_hug/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:46:12.000Z | r8b15j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Does anger drive you? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8b15j/does_anger_drive_you/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T22:39:34.000Z | r8awac | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is taking Vyvanse without a prescription safe? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8awac/is_taking_vyvanse_without_a_prescription_safe/ |
comestillerwater | TL;DR
Hey all,
I have ADHD, anxiety, and depression. My anxiety improved a lot once I got the ADHD diagnosis and started meds. The past couple months it has been pretty awful again.
I currently take Adderall 20mg, Sertraline 150mg, and Ativan 0.5 as needed. At my last visit, my psych and I increased my Sertraline (from 100-150). It’s been a few weeks and I haven’t seen any relief.
I am always hesitant to increase my Adderall, but I’m wondering if that might help. The issue is that I sometimes struggle to know if my anxiety is from my anxiety, or if it’s a result of overstimulation/racing thoughts relating to my ADHD. I have also considered trying a non-stimulant, or a medication like Buspar.
Does anyone have any insight or advice in regards to managing anxiety and also distinguishing between that and ADHD symptoms? I do therapy weekly, keep a bullet journal, and do tarot readings which is like meditation for me. I love running which helps me a lot, but I have chronic pain so I can’t always do it.
Any support or advice is much appreciated! I am anxious every day for more than half the day. It is so severe it’s making it hard to not fall back on less healthy coping skills, but I want to avoid that. Thanks for reading. | 2021-12-03T22:36:54.000Z | r8aubx | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Anxiety is overwhelming me | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8aubx/anxiety_is_overwhelming_me/ |
PMInDevelopment | I was diagnosed with ADHD 10 years ago and have been on and off meds until recently when I decided to start back up. My reason for dropping them previously was co-morbid anxiety and sleep issues, however I’m taking Zoloft in parallel now so hoping to see less of this.
My question to you all is, how much of the improvement in your life has come from meds versus other changes? I’ve known for years that good sleep, exercise, healthy diet, regular water intake etc.. have positive impacts on my symptoms, however I find it really hard to keep up with them all. Now that I’m medicated again I’m hoping to be focused enough to start planning and preparing healthy meals, head to the gym, and the discipline to have a better routine around sleep
My question arises because while the meds are undoubtedly helping me, there’s definitely room for more improvement and I’m really hoping some lifestyle improvements could be the key. | 2021-12-03T22:36:38.000Z | r8au50 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | How much of your success is down to medication vs. other life changes? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8au50/how_much_of_your_success_is_down_to_medication_vs/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:36:18.000Z | r8atw8 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Is there is a difference between untreated ADHD the same as depression in people without ADHD? Do they vary at all in symptoms or the way it presents itself? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8atw8/is_there_is_a_difference_between_untreated_adhd/ |
Jasper_Skee | Anyone taking Intuniv (guanfacine) notice it causing a rather smelly stool on a consistent basis? I have been on many meds before but have not encountered anything to this extent. Was formerly on Pristiq, Vyvanse, Strattera... none of those caused this. I am currently only on Intuniv and it still persists. Even to the point of when I shower that area it smells awful in the shower. Any advice appreciated! | 2021-12-03T22:33:46.000Z | r8ary9 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Weird Intuniv side effect | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ary9/weird_intuniv_side_effect/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T22:29:08.000Z | r8aocd | 4 | 1 | ADHD | At which point did you suspect you had ADHD (before any diagnosis)? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8aocd/at_which_point_did_you_suspect_you_had_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:28:32.000Z | r8anxk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Is depression from untreated ADHD the same as depression in people without ADHD? Or does it have different symptoms or tells? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8anxk/is_depression_from_untreated_adhd_the_same_as/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T22:27:00.000Z | r8ams9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Avoidance is an extreme sport | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ams9/avoidance_is_an_extreme_sport/ |
YOOOOOOOOOOT | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:26:21.000Z | r8amar | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any swedes here with adhd? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8amar/any_swedes_here_with_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:24:57.000Z | r8al87 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Switching psychiatrists | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8al87/switching_psychiatrists/ |
Jasper_Skee | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:22:35.000Z | r8ajhg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Side effects? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ajhg/side_effects/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:19:12.000Z | r8agxu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone else struggle with committing to a career path? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8agxu/anyone_else_struggle_with_committing_to_a_career/ |
Jasper_Skee | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:18:38.000Z | r8agje | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Intuniv side effect | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8agje/intuniv_side_effect/ |
Jasper_Skee | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:16:59.000Z | r8afad | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Weird Intuniv side effect | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8afad/weird_intuniv_side_effect/ |
idontwantausernamepl | Hi guys I done fucked up. I’ve taken 25mg of doxylamine instead of an iron tablet this morning because I’m who I am as a human being and the boxes are the same colour. I’ve also taken my usual 70mg of Vyvanse. I assume someone here has also made this mistake because again, we all are who we are as human beings. Just looking for advice on what I could do or what to expect please. Thank you in advance. | 2021-12-03T22:15:26.000Z | r8ae1o | 8 | 2 | ADHD | I fucked up and took a sleeping tablet with my Vyvanse | 0.76 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8ae1o/i_fucked_up_and_took_a_sleeping_tablet_with_my/ |
BlevelandDrowns | To all those who take medication, what’s your experience with tolerance?
I just started vyvanse, but I don’t see the point in taking stimulants if I’m just going to build a tolerance and be back to square 1, plus now have a dependence.
I also hear that many people do not build a long term tolerance, after the initial dose is adjusted.
Have you been able to use medication sustainably long term? | 2021-12-03T22:14:57.000Z | r8admw | 7 | 0 | ADHD | Should I be concerned with Tolerance? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8admw/should_i_be_concerned_with_tolerance/ |
spevak | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:14:32.000Z | r8adav | 13 | 4 | ADHD | Do Adderall side effects get better over time? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8adav/do_adderall_side_effects_get_better_over_time/ |
Environmental_Cress2 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T22:06:02.000Z | r8a6vr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I haven’t taken adderral in 3 years. I’m so fucking confident and ready to live life! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8a6vr/i_havent_taken_adderral_in_3_years_im_so_fucking/ |
IntelligentEye | As a fresh adult in this world i’m beginning to understand all the responsibilities and what not that come with being one and it’s really stressing me out. If you guys have any life success stories to share i’d really appreciate if you commented them :)
Rant below
I’m a freshman in college doing completely asynchronous learning which means there isn’t as much structure as i’m used to. I was doing okay handing in assignments and then a problem with filling my meds hit and bam, I missed two midterms and some assignments because I was being an ADHD/ depressed fuck for a week and a half.
I’ve gotten my meds sorted but i’m now left with all this built up work that I don’t even know where to start on. This isn’t new for me either, in middle and high school similar things have happened. When I was younger the stakes weren’t as high but now that I have big boy responsibilities the thought of letting down people who will come to rely on me like say my kids/ wife or employer terrifies me and makes me question if I even have what it takes to just uphold basic things to survive.
Anyways, if you read this far thanks for entertaining my post and if you comment some success stories I am grateful for you helping me battle my fears of existence. | 2021-12-03T22:05:03.000Z | r8a676 | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Would anyone care to share their success stories of making it as an adult with ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8a676/would_anyone_care_to_share_their_success_stories/ |
Successful_Knee_1207 | hi everyone, after speaking with my GP just exploring whether i might actually have adhd, the inattentive type. i've always been introverted and shy so wondering if some of the signs and symptoms have been masked. I have some symptoms like drifting off while someone is talking to me, having to write down notes in meetings to avoid losing interest or forgetting to do something i've been asked.
a few things i have done for years that are unusual but not sure if they are ADHD or something else-
\-on the computer i will highlight cursor items over and over on the desktop, or highlight words on a webpage while i read, non stop moving. it's like my brain needs me to do something.
\-in watching myself on video i often move very 'jerkily', touching items around me, moving my head, looking around. this may be anxiety related though?
\-i am late for everything. i have to really fixate on trying to be on time to avoid being late i.e. getting ready way in advance, waking up at 5am to get to work by 8.
TL;dr i have a few habits i'm not sure are ADHD or something else like compulsive computer actions, anxious movements, always being late | 2021-12-03T21:59:44.000Z | r8a1s9 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Are these ADHD habits? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r8a1s9/are_these_adhd_habits/ |
throwaway1234664598 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T21:45:15.000Z | r89wtn | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Hoooly fuck | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r89wtn/hoooly_fuck/ |
treeofflan | Hi fellow ADHDerps, I’m a late diagnosed person of 40 and and am seeing a therapist and NP regularly, feeling grateful for it. I’ve developed high BP from adderal and so now I’m trying out my wellbutrin, day 1 was today. * sigh * I just wanted to speak to you here because I’m feeling a bit down. It’s hard to experience the symptoms that make life a bit harder than it should be, specially since I will be starting a new job. I’ve been spacing out, coulndt wake up early enough, showering feels like trying to put the two same sides of a magnet together, bingeing, doom scrolling and the works. Having this plus another invisible illness going on made me want to reach out you you all who may know how it is. If you’re out there feeling like I do right now, I’m sending you a flying hug. Thanks for reading. | 2021-12-03T21:42:04.000Z | r89v92 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Medication change - a mild vent | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r89v92/medication_change_a_mild_vent/ |
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