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kingofthefreaks | I (30m) feel like this has happened to me before, but thanks to a life of inconsistent sleep I've probably just not noticed it.
So I take meds for my ADHD (AM), bipolar (PM) and anxiety (AM & PM). I was running on auto pilot when getting ready for bed, and my brain only checked that there were two pills in my hand, not that they were both my nighttime pills before I took them.
My question is: uhhhhh... what do I do now? 😂😂
I take Adderall XR so either I take it again in the morning and have a dose and a half by then OR I don't take it and only have half a dose left for my day. Feels like there's pros and cons to each. Just wondering if anyone else has done this and what worked better for you.
Tl;Dr - fucked up my meds and now I have a handful of hours to decide if I take my morning dose as well, since I'm definitely not sleeping tonight haha | 2021-12-03T10:55:55.000Z | r7wlls | 1 | 4 | ADHD | It took me until 5am and not being able to sleep to realize I had taken my Adderall by accident at 11pm | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7wlls/it_took_me_until_5am_and_not_being_able_to_sleep/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T10:54:38.000Z | r7wkwq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Took my first dose of meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7wkwq/took_my_first_dose_of_meds/ |
lb199999 | I (22F) got a diagnosis literally yesterday. I have told my parents in the past that I was looking into ADHD, but kind of got the response of “that’s great you’re looking into it but you don’t have it” (mainly from my mum). Now that I have been told that yes I do have ADHD, I am scared to tell my parents because part of me worries that they won’t actually be accepting of it. I know this sounds crazy, but my mum’s responses in particular in the past (along the lines of “all kids act like that, that was normal behaviour, we weren’t worried about you” and the classic “it’s screens that caused you to be like this”) do make me question how she would take this and whether or not she would actually believe me. If anyone has any advice or tips on how to approach this I would love to hear it | 2021-12-03T10:52:42.000Z | r7wjv0 | 18 | 22 | ADHD | Scared to tell my parents about my diagnosis | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7wjv0/scared_to_tell_my_parents_about_my_diagnosis/ |
SillyLittleSwirls | My aunt told me something about my other aunt at an outdoor party in the middle of downtown by a busy road. When I turned to her, she was crying and told me not to tell anyone. No problem, because I didn’t hear anything she said. I can’t help but feel bad though…at the same time since she didn’t want me to tell anyone, maybe she just wanted to get it off her chest? I will never know. | 2021-12-03T10:28:34.000Z | r7w7ck | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Saved by, “Don’t tell anyone.” | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7w7ck/saved_by_dont_tell_anyone/ |
Sn_77L3_pag_s | Hi All, I hoping for some recommendations. I’m on Concerta (54ish mg). It bothers my stomach. I already have a terrible stomach, and the meds just make it worse. Other than this the meds work amazing. But the medications that I’m already on for my stomach don’t seem effective at managing the side effects. Before I grudgingly go back to the doctor and he tells me the only option is to change off Concerta I was wondering if any of y’all had recommendations on managing side effects? | 2021-12-03T10:26:50.000Z | r7w6gs | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Side effects: uncomfortable but not intolerable… | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7w6gs/side_effects_uncomfortable_but_not_intolerable/ |
LannisterZ94 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T10:08:38.000Z | r7vwmw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | At what of the day do you feel your creative juices are flowing? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vwmw/at_what_of_the_day_do_you_feel_your_creative/ |
Remarkable_Chip_806 | Hello! I just started taking 20mg vyvanse.
I was taking 10mg adderall (my body is so sensitive to medication lol)
And it gave me the boost of motivation and focus I needed to keep me from getting bored during work and to get me out of my paralysis, but LORD after like 3 weeks it made me personality-less and detatched.
I was then taking 5mg which just wasn't enough, so my doc switched me to vyvanse.
It's been a couple months since taking 10mg of adderall so when I first took the vyvanse two days ago, I was not necessarily feeling "cracked out" and cleaning my house corner to corner, but definitely a little more peppy and talkative and craving social interaction, but not quite euphoric. I hate this feeling bc I feel like I'm talking too much but I'm thoroughly enjoying still having a personality and not feeling irritable.
For anyone who has taken Vyvanse, how long did it take for your body to adjust to it? When can I expect to feel leveled out lol
Also, is headache a common side effect for you or am I dehydrated 😆 | 2021-12-03T10:04:05.000Z | r7vu3s | 1 | 1 | ADHD | New to vyvanse. When will my body adjust? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vu3s/new_to_vyvanse_when_will_my_body_adjust/ |
yeshuahanotsri | ​
**MEDS HELP**
(31M) I am back on meds after going without for quite a while. It did land me a job so I am pretty sure they do their job. On my small side hustle, being a running and cycling coach, I suddenly got - I shit you not - applause, after hosting a group training. The nice feedback I get is a bit overwhelming, because I feel a huge difference in how people interact with me. I do get to the point a lot quicker, that helps I guess.
**Symptoms Worsen or just expose normal you?**
But there are some downsides. Time off meds is making me more anxious. I feel like the tasks that I could complete while I was not using them, are increasingly difficult when the meds wear off. I forgot a dose yesterday and I am suddenly covered in a frenzy of old newspapers, cardboard boxes, dirty dishes, clean laundry, dirty laundry, shoes that are everywhere and workout material for exercises that I started but did not finish. This is not how I lived before.
**A Trained Brain**
I've always believed that even though it is harder for me, I can still train my brain to do certain things. That my mind can make the connect on its own. By using my meds I feel like my ability to actually learn is impaired. Usually, the things you support get weaker (with the body that is). You need to strengthen you body (train) and not support it (sit on a chair).
**Memory loss**
I have more difficulty remembering stuff I did while on meds, then off. Maybe it is because I complete more tasks. But having a black hole in a week is kind of weird.
**Imposter Syndrome**
All in all, I have difficulty crediting myself for things I achieve while on meds. I feel as if people like me better on drugs. Even though I know 'me on meds' is still me, it makes it more difficult to accept myself as I normally am.
***Question: If you relate to these kind of feelings, how do you deal with them?*** | 2021-12-03T09:55:26.000Z | r7vpfq | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Meds/no Meds and imposter syndrome | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vpfq/medsno_meds_and_imposter_syndrome/ |
gomezburgio | This is a big one.
This particular client was among the first who started hiring me consistently as a freelance writer, and they did in the middle of the whole pandemic thing. To me, this was pre diagnosis, so I've been consistently missing on deadlines and apologizing and not really knowing what was going on.
Yet they kept hiring me somewhat regularly. At some points I've been able to make ends meet thanks to this particular client.
The last couple months have been tough for me, and my performance re: deadlines has been way worse. To the extent that last friday I got an email asking about the last 5 articles I had to write. And I literally froze. The guilt, the shame, you know all that.
Coincidentally, I also started on meds last friday. Although meds have not been a magical solution, they helped me push through and write these articles. Today I delivered them AND explained about my situation. It was a looooong email, and I shared my thoughts and feelings honestly and vulnerably. And I apologized, because despite being my ADHD something beyond my control, not answering emails and consistently proposing unrealistic deadlines were entirely decisions I made.
I did not tell them about my ADHD hoping they'll pity me, I just want them to understand. To understand that, despite them being one of my priorities, I just *couldn't* do the things.
**I know telling clients/bosses about ADHD is a very personal matter, and every situation varies widely.** While for some it might mean termination, telling this particular client about my condition was *liberating*. Now, they very well might decide to let go of me as a collaborator, and honestly, I wouldn't blame them: I made big mistakes beyond my ADHD. If they do, I'll move forward as I've done every time.
**I'm not encouraging anyone to tell their clients/bosses about their ADHD.** I've done it because I know I can afford a living if they drop me, and I don't know what is going to happen now. If you're hesitant, by all means: consider all the possible outcomes. What do you get? Is it worth it?
I know to me it was, whatever comes next. | 2021-12-03T09:41:05.000Z | r7vi2h | 5 | 11 | ADHD | Just explained to one of my clients that I have ADHD | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vi2h/just_explained_to_one_of_my_clients_that_i_have/ |
Donquixote_Nikushimi | [removed] | 2021-12-03T09:30:27.000Z | r7vcay | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need help guys | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vcay/need_help_guys/ |
Sommerkindlein | [removed] | 2021-12-03T09:27:54.000Z | r7vaxx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Permanent medication? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7vaxx/permanent_medication/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T09:25:04.000Z | r7v9di | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How to learn things when my brain isn't up for it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v9di/how_to_learn_things_when_my_brain_isnt_up_for_it/ |
trex444_ | I’ve been on vyvanse ever since I got diagnosed in April of this year. At first my doctor started me at 10mg which I didn’t see a problem with at the time because obviously I didn’t know much about adhd and medications and all. I spoke to a friend who also has adhd and they were shocked when I mentioned my dosage. Fast forward I went back home over the summer to my family doctor and she told me that she usually starts children on 10mg (I am a 20 year old).
I was upset when I found out about all of this because we all know medication is expensive (I’m in Canada) and I didn’t have insurance when I first started because of some other complications I had with the doctor who originally diagnosed and prescribed me. I was in a very hard pace financially and even had to chose between getting my medication and paying for a document I needed from my doctor in order to get health coverage.
Now fast forward again to present day I’m seeing the OG doctor, my dose is 50mg but I feel that it’s not quite enough but I don’t know how to conceptualize what a normal dosage would be. I don’t want to keep on asking for more and more every time because honestly I’m so tired of dealing with this doctor. Each time I request and pay for a document that needs to be competed by him for school he sends them back empty and I have to message him and wait on him to send them completed). I have a phone appointment with him tomorrow and asking him for a higher dose feels kind of wrong like I’m going to get in trouble since I know so many people abuse these substances. I also don’t feel comfortable asking him these questions because I fear I might lose access to medication if it’s interpreted the wrong way.
Can anyone help me?
Is 50mg normal? | 2021-12-03T09:20:54.000Z | r7v782 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Medication advice needed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v782/medication_advice_needed/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T09:17:11.000Z | r7v57j | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you have Alexithymia and how did you react when you found out? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v57j/do_you_have_alexithymia_and_how_did_you_react/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T09:13:09.000Z | r7v31p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | someone tell me to sleep | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v31p/someone_tell_me_to_sleep/ |
TheEmmaDilemma-1 | i’ve been taking vyvance for a really long time, and i honestly hate it. i haven’t been taking it for the past few months, and due to finals being soon, i decided it was time to go back on them. because i’ve been prescribed vyvance for multiple years, i’ve struggled quite a bit with gaining weight. it’s never been a serious health issue, but it’s always been a bit noticeable and i was made fun of a lot in high school for being too skinny. and i know that that sounds dumb, but it was hard to deal with. i only just recently got to a healthy weight and was really proud of it. i’m scared that starting vyvance is going to make me loose the progress i’ve made, and i’ve already noticed a dramatic change in my eating habits. i just can’t force myself to eat without feeling sick on it. i hate that i have to sacrifice my physical health for my grades in school. | 2021-12-03T09:13:03.000Z | r7v301 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | restarted my adhd meds this week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v301/restarted_my_adhd_meds_this_week/ |
DarkeningLight1 | I finally managed to find a somewhat decent job with a time work firm and was one my first work assignment. Until Tuesday it seemed like I had magaged it halfway and then from one day to another it all blew up. I had this job since the 10th of November.
I learned some new things this week but when I prepared the documents staples with the special paper for the scanner, I was later told I made some mistakes. But that was just mentioned as one of the fuck ups.
I didn't feel good this Tuesday so I finished work earlier and went to one of the test centers in order to get the daily corvid test so that I can ride the bus and rest at home. If I wasn't better in the morning I would call in sick and then go to the doctor. As I was on the way home I got a call from the center that the test was positive and had to come back for a PCR test.
They next morning I was so tired and weak, that I called in sick. I was reprimanded that I had only informed a colleague and that I should have informed her as the chef. I only had told my coworker that I would call in sick if I didn't feel better. Nice to see that chinese whisper still works so well.
I feel asleep fast because of Corvid. I felt so weak and tired... Hours later as I woke up I realized that I had forgotten to tell her that I was tested positive. I called and told her. She was to put it mildly enraged. It seems I hadn't really readed the Corvid information packet and what I was to do to if tested positive to her. I had readed it but I had forgotten about parts of it.... Another fuck up.
But as I was told not the reason that I was dismissed, not even because I was sick. Apparently my behavior towards my colleagues was not tolerable. I was wondering what exactly she meant. I didn't really talked that much to them. I told some anecdotes and jokes to seem sociable but other than that not really the talking type. She didn't tell me what situation exactly only that it wasn't tolerable. Then that I was dismissed. She also excused herself that she would now end the call because she was still enraged that I didn't informed her as soon as possible and that I had placed my coworkers in such danger.
Yeah from one day to the next it all got up in flames. I wonder sometimes really if I'm cursed because every single time something like this happens. It seems like I get the hang of the job, then bumm. Little mistakes piled up and in the end I'm some kind of uncaring monster. When I don't really talk and just do my work: I'm labeled as arrogant, thinks herself to good to talk with us, etc. When I talk and interact with coworkers: She only talks shit, she's weird, why does she thinks she is funny? I really need to learn to not to talk so much to coworkers. This people aren't friends or even acquaintances. This are strangers that just share the same workplace. Anything told makes the round all trough. You tell something and it comes wrong out somewhere. I am just so tired of this sh*t... | 2021-12-03T09:12:33.000Z | r7v2rm | 4 | 2 | ADHD | So tired of this happening again and again.. | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v2rm/so_tired_of_this_happening_again_and_again/ |
orangegingr | \*\*How do you\*\*
I try playing music, drawing, cooking Etc. But I lose my interest really quickly and I don't know what I like. I want people to know me but I don't have something to share with them. Everyone has something to hold on to and I'm so jealous. And I can't even be sad just frustrating that I have to find some random stuff to boost my dopamine everyday.
How do you find your passion? or a permanent dopamine source? | 2021-12-03T09:08:02.000Z | r7v0hv | 4 | 10 | ADHD | How do find your permanent dopamine feeder? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v0hv/how_do_find_your_permanent_dopamine_feeder/ |
eric2693 | I was recently digging through my childhood keepsakes and old papers/projects that were saved in some old boxes at my dad's house. I found a laminated sheet of paper that my teacher from 1st grade gave me. It's my name in big letters, and each letter starts a sentence that describes me. My name is Eric. Here's what it says
Ever so often needs to be called back.
Reluctant to work if you don't understand.
Interested in everything around you.
Clever in your answers when we play the quiz game. | 2021-12-03T09:07:07.000Z | r7v01u | 1 | 1 | ADHD | An Elementary school paper that sums it up | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7v01u/an_elementary_school_paper_that_sums_it_up/ |
Jana1337 | After months of searching and waiting, I finally had my first appointment with a psychiatrist today concerning ADHD.
I told him that I am studying at university and that I have severe issues with concentration, attendance, and most important starting to learn at all, no matter how hard I try.
He then went on an talked about all the learning strategies there are, and that I have to learn to learn. I told him that I already tried all the strategies he told me, and that I made this appointment because I keep on struggling with procrastination.
He then told me to "just learn". He said I "just need to start studying". And when I told him that this is my problem, he said that "maybe studying at university isn't for me". I told him that this is what I wanted to do and that I want to get my bachelor's degree, to which he replied with "I cannot tell you more than that you should study then" .
He totally didn't get me. I feel misunderstood. My life is falling apart right now because of my issues with procrastination and this was my only hope to maybe get help and treatment in time to maybe get a hold of myself again.
Edit: Thanks for all the positive comments guys <3. I struggled with telling him how I really feel because I couldn't really talk through the crying. Next time I will try to be more precise with my symptoms. Though it was hard staying focused through all the shit he said. I wont give up :) | 2021-12-03T08:49:22.000Z | r7uqiu | 31 | 95 | ADHD | I'm shaking right now | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uqiu/im_shaking_right_now/ |
shrekshrekdonkey5 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T08:45:41.000Z | r7uoh6 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD and recreational drug use | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uoh6/adhd_and_recreational_drug_use/ |
DallasOneSix | So as most people, I am usually super super tired when I get woken up by my alarm. Especially during Winter, when I have to wake up while it’s still pitch black outside. I‘ve been using an app that tracks my sleep and wakes me up in my light sleep phases, which helps, but it’s still not perfect. I just want to turn and sleep for 30 more minutes, but that doesn‘t change anything, really.
No matter how tired I am, half an hour after taking my meds, I‘m awake. Doesn‘t matter how tired or destroyed I am, Elvanse (Vyvanse) literally saves my day.
So I‘ve started to combine these two into my first morning routine. I set my alarm 30 minutes before I actually need to get up, as soon as it sounds I’ll just take the meds, set a timer for 30 minutes and drift back to sleep. Second alarm sounds, I wake up feeling perfectly fit.
I don‘t want to say that this changed my life (because that shit sounds pretentious), but my mornings have been so much better.
Give it a try and tell me how it works for you, maybe I‘m just weird :D | 2021-12-03T08:39:30.000Z | r7ulb4 | 41 | 148 | ADHD | Lifehack for waking up refreshed I recently discovered | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ulb4/lifehack_for_waking_up_refreshed_i_recently/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T08:39:03.000Z | r7ul1f | 1 | 2 | ADHD | When I don't want to read | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ul1f/when_i_dont_want_to_read/ |
Membrane_x | Finals week is here to take me. I was just wondering what strategies you guys have to combat getting distracted. Body doubling has been the best strategy that I've unknowingly done for as long as I know but considering my buddies won't be present all the time so I wanted to learn some new and different strategies.
I think of my mind having excess slots where thoughts can remain. A strategy I do when I can't proceed with body doubling is I have multiple kinds of sources of stim. Like something that can preoccupy some of those excess slots I have in my brain that aren't too distracting. I leave one slot for the main task I'm doing at the moment. Like if I'm doing an essay for school, I usually have a random video on YouTube playing in the background with a playlist playing on Spotify and wearing a cap to cut my vision in half. Sometimes I use white noise instead of a playlist. Honestly, it has been a great help to me, but I find it difficult now since I'm kind of bored of it all. | 2021-12-03T08:32:05.000Z | r7uhe7 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Share weird focusing strats, I'd like to try them for finals week. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uhe7/share_weird_focusing_strats_id_like_to_try_them/ |
Dragonball9Fire | Does anyone have tips on how to control the amount of food i eat in a day. Bc when I don’t take my meds i can eat all day and i still feel hungry. I know i am not hungry but i still feel like it and it’s so hard to stop myself from eating. And then sometimes when i do take my meds I don’t feel hungry at all and I forget to eat. | 2021-12-03T08:31:50.000Z | r7uh8t | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Food/hungry | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uh8t/foodhungry/ |
reptile_galaxy | [removed] | 2021-12-03T08:31:17.000Z | r7ugxg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I got diagnosed with ADHD this week as a 26 year old and have never felt more vindicated in my life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ugxg/i_got_diagnosed_with_adhd_this_week_as_a_26_year/ |
Legitimate-Pay2725 | hey guys i just wanted to ask help on how i can convince my parents that i might have adhd?? i don't mean to self-diagnose, but ive taken multiple online exams, as well as did my own research for over a year on whether on not i really do have adhd, and the results say i might have moderate-severe adhd. i'm an 18 yo woman with really conservative parents who constantly blame everything on my phone which is just <333 /s. they don't believe i might have adhd or any mental illnesses really, because in their eyes, im a diligent student who works hard to get good grades which is just false imo. plus, they won't even listen to me when i show them actual studies and evidence about all this because they don't want to believe me. all my life ive constantly suffered with attention problems, and having the motivation to continue projects i was really passionate about. even now, i still have problems passing projects, or even simple assignments on time, whether it was virtual or in face to face. i don't think i've even passed a single thing on time for the past two years :'). i've always been labelled as lazy and dumb multiple times growing up, which i honestly believed to be true until i discovered the possibility of me having adhd.
TL;DR - how to convince my parents that their daughter might have adhd, or if not, how do i get myself diagnosed without them knowing? | 2021-12-03T08:28:09.000Z | r7uf6u | 3 | 2 | ADHD | my parents dont believe that i have adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uf6u/my_parents_dont_believe_that_i_have_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T08:28:01.000Z | r7uf4j | 5 | 10 | ADHD | Talking about ADHD with my doctor tomorrow. Is it wrong that I WANT to be diagnosed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uf4j/talking_about_adhd_with_my_doctor_tomorrow_is_it/ |
thiccumscookies | [removed] | 2021-12-03T08:18:36.000Z | r7uadq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | “Wow I really did a good job managing my emotions when my friends quit the D&D game I DM (my latest hyper focus)” | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7uadq/wow_i_really_did_a_good_job_managing_my_emotions/ |
cocaineandcaviar | When I moved into my house 4 years ago, I knocked the light fixture in the ceiling and it has been left hanging that way for 4 years, that was until Tuesday! I was in the middle of doing some other tasks and got distracted and fixed the light within 5 mins, I'm happy I did it but I know I only did it because I was procrastinating from another task. | 2021-12-03T08:18:22.000Z | r7ua8v | 4 | 22 | ADHD | I finally fixed my light after 4 years | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ua8v/i_finally_fixed_my_light_after_4_years/ |
DazeddandConfused | I recently got diagnosed as an adult. Medication has been a game changer: my relationships and career are on the up, impulsive behaviour and depression down. Finally feel like a functioning human.
The only catch is anxiety. I’ve been diagnosed with GAD before and always struggled with it. While the situational anxiety has gone down since Vyvanse (thanks to being productive and happy), I find I get waves of what I guess is chemical anxiety, particularly towards the end of the day.
I know this is normal but was wondering whether you guys had any tips for managing it? | 2021-12-03T08:06:51.000Z | r7u3ty | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Anxiety on medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7u3ty/anxiety_on_medication/ |
Shrek-Wife666 | 27 and starting ADHD medication for the first time after three years of talk therapy and previously being improperly medicated by a shitty psych (“because women can’t have ADHD” 🤪😒🙄). Very excited, but a bit disappointed so far and would love to hear other peoples’ experiences.
I was started on Lamictal/Lamotrigine for about two months with a slowly increasing dose and never felt a thing. Not always used for ADHD, but my psych wanted to tackle any possible bipolar and/or help stabilize my moods created by my frustration with ADHD symptoms. Unfortunately no dice.
I just started on Adderall a few days ago and have felt absolutely nothing. I’m actually shocked. I shied away from stimulants because I was really afraid of severe side effects (especially since my sibling had to be hospitalized after taking their prescribed Vyvanse). I’m hoping my psych has some insight on whether my dose should be increased or if something else needs to be tried.
Also, is anyone else seemingly resistant to pharmaceuticals in general...? Lexapro and Buspirone (given for anxiety/depression symptoms) had no effect on me either. When I have pain, I have to take quite a bit of ibuprofen or acetaminophen for it to relieve it. I didn’t have any side effects for either of my COVID jabs. I just got my COVID booster and my flu shot in the same day and was perfectly fine (whereas a friend who did the same was out cold for about three days).
I see so many posts about people getting on the correct medication and feeling like their brain just woke up, and I want that for me! I am exhausted by the inability to complete basic tasks and even being unable to do things that I enjoy. I feel like I’m living in a fog and I want out.
I know finding the right medication and dosage and all of that is ultimately going to be a personal journey, but I would love to hear the experiences others have had with medication! Especially those who found their bodies were more resistant than others ☺️ Thanks!! | 2021-12-03T08:06:29.000Z | r7u3mk | 2 | 0 | ADHD | Starting Medication for the First Time | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7u3mk/starting_medication_for_the_first_time/ |
semistoic | I have suspected for awhile that I have adhd, but recently it's been really bringing me down.
I've overcome severe depression and I do not think I am in it anymore. I genuinely just don't know where I belong or how to increase the quality of my life.
Below are reasons why I suspect adhd:
1) Not good at one thing, adequate at a bunch
2) Into tons of hobbies, but can't focus on them
3) Can't focus or retain any information from conversation or meetings. I secretly record every company meeting because I can't take notes at the same time nor can I remember anything if I just only listen
4) Can't finish shows, movies, or songs without getting distracted. I dissociate and miss the entire plot or message.
5) I procrastinate like crazy
6) I have tons of creative ideas, but can't execute any of them
7) I seem to only get things done if I automate a routine. If I become an expert at a process then I can do it without thinking. Ie. cleaning my room. I have things set exactly where they are so I can easily recall where everything is and know exactly where to place them next time. Same for math, I follow one type of way to solve a problem, but if I dare go another way it actually ruins my routine and makes finishing any future homework harder cause I get distracted so easily in the thinking process.
I'm not sure if it's mental laziness, if I'm stupid, or it's just my body not able to handle distractions. I can't even believe I've made it this far. Every basic HUMAN thing is an absolute struggle for me and I try everything in my power to not fall back in my depression.
I don't punish myself for how I am. I actually learned to forgive myself every time I catch myself getting distracted and move on. But, I'm only 22. How long can someone live like this?
I'm in my 6th year of college cause I can't finish my degree because I have failed the same 4 classes multiple times. Pretty sure my university will kick me out after this year. They have been too generous with me. I am crumbling in my internship that is ending in 3 weeks. My work requires attention to detail, I have to be able to lead meetings and listen to my teammates when they give feedback on my code. I have to CODE. I thrived in my labor jobs cause they were so automatic, but I'm dying in my corporate job because every single day is different.
Also, I have terrible insurance and a horrible provider. I have been denied a referral to a psychiatrist multiple times. I've begged my family to change insurance, but they refuse. Any insurance recs for California residents? I'm willing to pay out of pocket to see a provider but I feel dumb forking over so much money when there's some reasonable insurance out there. Only other problem is that I don't have a full-time job. My internship is part-time with no benefits, and I'm in school. I'm afraid to commit to a plan since I will be unemployed in a few weeks.
If this isn't adhd what can it be? I don't think I should be this frustrated In my own abilities. | 2021-12-03T07:58:44.000Z | r7tyyu | 2 | 1 | ADHD | I feel lost in life and not sure if Adhd is the cause of it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tyyu/i_feel_lost_in_life_and_not_sure_if_adhd_is_the/ |
throwbawa12345 | Hi; I am 21 years old, male and have ADHD.
I have been taking dextroamphetamine for 2 years now. I started on Ritalin 3 years ago and have tried pretty much every ADHD drug out there, Vyvanese, Concerta, Strattera (which I took with dex simultaneously).
I currently take 15mg followed by 15mg then 5 mg. The first two doses last 3 hours and the last one just tapers me off. Afterwards I'm pretty useless meaning those 6 hours are pretty important.
This is a bit frustrating because it means I have only 6 hours a day to make shit happen lol. Thankfully, during those 6 hours I can be pretty productive so it hasn't hurt me that much so far.
I was curious if any of you have trouble with the duration of ADHD medication and found any solutions outside of increasing dose. I am working throughout the holidays and really do not have time for a tolerance break but let me know if that helps. I am 73kgs for reference.
Thanks! | 2021-12-03T07:56:41.000Z | r7txws | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Dextroamphetamine duration | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7txws/dextroamphetamine_duration/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T07:49:55.000Z | r7tui0 | 5 | 4 | ADHD | Fall asleep on the couch? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tui0/fall_asleep_on_the_couch/ |
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angryqueer_ | I'm just curious what everyone's favorite stim is at the moment. I know I fluctuate all the time from smooth rocks, small squishy things, kinetic sand, cool coins, and the one I probably use most often which is my pop socket. It always fascinates me when talking to my friends about what they use because its usually something I'd never even considered or heard of before. I'd love to hear about your faves! | 2021-12-03T07:38:34.000Z | r7too6 | 15 | 1 | ADHD | What is your favorite fidget/stim right now? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7too6/what_is_your_favorite_fidgetstim_right_now/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T07:38:28.000Z | r7tolz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Heart condition + ADHD meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tolz/heart_condition_adhd_meds/ |
DustyLemonTree | Fistly, I'm so sorry to the people that had to go through being called lazy/stupid growing up because of ADHD, that's not fair at all.
I just want to see if there's anyone else that had the opposite like I did?
I would try harder than anyone and I was so much of a perfectionist I would get really stressed. I often had people telling me to just 'relax' and to 'just don't try as hard' because I would be working myself up so much trying to get the most work done and do it all perfectly. But if I didn't try as hard I always felt like I would be behind.
I would always be hard on myself for not doing as well as I know I could have, despite having more work done than other people. Nothing ever felt good enough.
I have had experience in getting bad grades in some exam/revision based subjects but I was lucky that most of my subjects were art based/course work based/practical exams that required no revision so I got a lot of good grades. But I always seemed to end up going above and beyond what was required without intending to. I'm not sure if that was compensation and without trying way too hard, I would have not done well at all?
Just wondering if there anyone with similar experiences out there | 2021-12-03T07:36:03.000Z | r7tnaz | 13 | 30 | ADHD | I see a lot of stories about people being reffered to as lazy and stupid while growing up. I was always told to do less and stop being a perfectionist and to not try as hard, is this also common? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tnaz/i_see_a_lot_of_stories_about_people_being/ |
Paid_Corporate_Shill | I take Adderall XR and it works well, but I can’t get it consistently. Every month I have to skip a few days because the pharmacy doesn’t have it in stock. I’ve tried multiple pharmacies and lived in multiple states and this has always been an issue.
Does anyone else have this problem? Has anyone found a medication that’s more reliably available? | 2021-12-03T07:30:25.000Z | r7tk3g | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Any good adderall alternatives that don’t have constant shortages? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tk3g/any_good_adderall_alternatives_that_dont_have/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T07:28:31.000Z | r7tiyw | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I was gonna post something here but I forgot and started thinking about something else. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tiyw/i_was_gonna_post_something_here_but_i_forgot_and/ |
truckbomb99 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T07:25:05.000Z | r7th21 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How the heck do I keep my room clean lol | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7th21/how_the_heck_do_i_keep_my_room_clean_lol/ |
sakuragusnalban | I am not sure and I can't get a diagnoses I live in place where they don't take that kind of thing seourisly and straight up say they don't exist and even if i could go and have a diagnose it will be too expensive so i don't know i don't want to self diagnose and i have a whole lot of symptoms but again i am not sure , although if I DO have adhd I don't think it's that severe I don't know (that post is useless I am sorry) | 2021-12-03T07:24:44.000Z | r7tgv3 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I may have adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tgv3/i_may_have_adhd/ |
imshy_21 | My psychiatrist hasn’t returned any of my texts or calls to book an appointment. Whenever I try calling it goes straight to answering machine. I’m worried I won’t have enough meds to last me until the end of my exams and I’m already rationing the ones I do have. Has anyone else ever experienced this, and what can I do? Is it possible to go to my pharmacy with my old prescription and explain what happened?? | 2021-12-03T07:24:42.000Z | r7tgum | 11 | 2 | ADHD | What do I do if my psychiatrist is ghosting me and I’m running out of my meds? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tgum/what_do_i_do_if_my_psychiatrist_is_ghosting_me/ |
m_trotsky | I’m going through my diagnosis process just now but apparently having a short fuse when it comes to frustration / anger outbursts is common. Is this right?
It happens a couple times a week, and can be triggered by a few things but a common one will be if someone calls me lazy.
I hate it when someone calls me lazy, I’m constantly on my feet doing something from 7am to 10pm.. just because I’ve not finished something or because I’ve not done what I’ve been asked to I’ve done lots of other things…. I just can’t remember what!
Im not lazy! | 2021-12-03T07:16:22.000Z | r7tcbc | 27 | 126 | ADHD | Before diagnosis, did anyone get really angry/ upset at being called lazy? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7tcbc/before_diagnosis_did_anyone_get_really_angry/ |
jtheduff19 | I got prescribed 20mg of adderall XR that I’ve been using for a week now. (Taken once I wake up at 10 am, not eating before)
I started feeling depressed and anxious and all that in the evening so my doc prescribed me adderall 20mg IR (2 days ago) to take at 3pm (eaten earlier/ eaten right before)
I get times where I’m anxious and sometimes irritable and just not feeling well. It’s been happening around 5-8ish at night and sometimes other times.
I’m looking for advice about if I should eat before or after each one/ tips
I know I just started taking adderall a week ago lol I’m aware i might need a lil more time to adjust | 2021-12-03T07:07:26.000Z | r7t7cb | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Need advice on adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7t7cb/need_advice_on_adderall/ |
Spartan-Gunner | I was diagnosed last Monday after talking lots with my doctor and doing assessments. I’ve always struggled in life but was able to mask it pretty well. The only problem was with starting college where I needed to do tons of homework but I just couldn’t. I would only be able to do work or study within the hour it was due. It was after I got stuck sitting on the couch for three hours unable to even grab a remote to turn on the tv that I realized my problems needed to be looked at. I looked into it and saw that I had almost all the symptoms of inattentive ADHD. It was a challenge but I was able to finally tell someone else about what I was going through( which was my gf) she encouraged me to tell my doctor about it. I did and went through the assessments where I had to ask my mom to fill out one of the forms on what she’s has noticed about my behaviour. After doing all my forms and speaking with the doctor he diagnosed me with ADHD. It felt so fast and I was really worried about it being a misdiagnosis and that I was really just unmotivated and lazy. The doctor prescribed me concentra 18mg to try for a few weeks to see how it turns out. I have taken it for two days now and it’s just wow! The first day I was able to focus for an entire class, cook AND clean in the same day, and do homework without being under immense time pressure. I just felt so happy and relaxed like there wasn’t a million things going on in my head at once. I am now coming to terms with it but I know I need to tell my dad. I love him very much. He is pretty much an older version of me behaviour wise, and probably has it as well. I was wondering if I could get some advice on how to tell him and my sister who both have similar struggles as me. I would prefer to tell him this weekend since he has the weekend off and my mom is pressuring me to let him know.
This is like my second Reddit post ever so sorry for any mistakes | 2021-12-03T07:06:23.000Z | r7t6pr | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Recently Diagnosed and nervous about telling my Dad | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7t6pr/recently_diagnosed_and_nervous_about_telling_my/ |
Aggressive_Lemon1 | Hey guys, I have a problem with interrupting, which I'm sure many of you can relate to.
When someone is arguing with me, I either don't care about what they're arguing and answer short, or I care a lot about the topic and end up interrupting them throughout the whole thing.
If I interrupt, they get frustrated (understandably). If I don't interrupt and have short answers, they accuse me of not caring. Even if I do care, if I don't interrupt then I'll forget what I was going to say and probably even forget what they said.
This happens in regular convos too, but I'm more likely to let a thought go and not interrupt in a convo than in an argument or something I need to make a point about.
How do you guys deal with the conundrum of either interrupting or forgetting?
(I'm not medicated yet btw, and don't know if meds help with that or not) | 2021-12-03T06:58:24.000Z | r7t1rm | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Caring too much and interrupting | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7t1rm/caring_too_much_and_interrupting/ |
Dry-Professional9572 | Is it just me or does anyone else with an actual diagnosis find it infuriating how many people claim to have ADD/ADHD? It just feels like everyone that misplaces their keys a few times or decides to play hooky from work and go to beach once swears they have it. It’s become like a fad and it drives me insane. It’s already hard enough to get some people to believe/understand the struggle and this shit just makes it so much worse. Like why would you want to have this?! I wish almost everyday that my brain would just work like “normal” peoples.
For example - I was first diagnosed in the 3rd grade (1989-1990) and my ex-wife got a diagnoses in 2004-2005 because she was struggling in college. The number of times that women told me I just needed to try harder, or that I needed better coping mechanisms like her, was astronomical. That’s when I knew she was misdiagnosed, because if you really had this bullshit you would know how hard I am trying at every moment of the damn day.
It’s just frustrating to see so many people flaunting their self/mis-diagnosed ADHD like it’s game/fun or a badge of honor when I would give basically anything to not have it.
Sorry, rant over… I’ll get off the “soap box” | 2021-12-03T06:57:37.000Z | r7t1b6 | 6 | 2 | ADHD | Over-Diagnosis | 0.6 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7t1b6/overdiagnosis/ |
babyblu_e | I know a lot of us here take medications that can have the side effect of suppressing appetite, but we still need to eat so I thought it would be nice to have a thread for us to give our suggestions!
Smoothies or protein shakes are always easiest for me when food sounds gross, and drinking them with a straw also helps! (I got a set of cute glass straws on amazon!) 💗 | 2021-12-03T06:51:43.000Z | r7sxwg | 9 | 7 | ADHD | What are your go to snacks and meals when you have no appetite? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7sxwg/what_are_your_go_to_snacks_and_meals_when_you/ |
tarotharo | I can't speak for everybody but i know that for myself, i spent 20 years completely in the dark of my ADHD and had no idea that my symptoms were the main root of 90% of my issues mentally and physically.
Sometimes i still get myself down because obviously as much as the right treatment can be called a 'magic pill', it still doesn't undo years of being told that you are stupid, less intelligent and the years of confusion and frustration. it doesn't take away the years of programming that the way you are is your fault.
But with all said, it's important when you're feeling discouraged to look back at how far you've come! Like hey, we might have days where our heads are going 1000mph but look at all the insane stuff you're doing now which would never had happened if you didn't take the brave leap to seek out treatment, especially with all stigmas attached. You're f\*cking killing it!
Just thought some of you might need to hear that. | 2021-12-03T06:37:39.000Z | r7spqm | 3 | 20 | ADHD | Don't forget how far you've come. | 0.92 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7spqm/dont_forget_how_far_youve_come/ |
xzombettyx | So I finally got diagnosed and saw a Dr to be prescribed medication. I was prescribed wellbutrin 100mg. I don't understand why I was prescribed something that treats anxiety and depression when I didn't need treatment for those things. I only needed to treat my adhd. Does anyone else have experience with wellbutrin and did it help your adhd symptoms? | 2021-12-03T06:31:08.000Z | r7slt5 | 29 | 7 | ADHD | Recently diagnosed with adhd and got prescribed meds | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7slt5/recently_diagnosed_with_adhd_and_got_prescribed/ |
No-Introduction840 | I’ve been living in with my partner since the last 2 years. Initially it was all good but things changed as soon as I moved in. He was not that into me, did not take interest in keeping the relationship alive, kept the house extremely messy when he knew I had ocd. I started losing my love for him and here I am at the end of all this wanting to leave him. But I just cannot because I feel like I’m leaving a child into darkness :( yea, that’s how I see him. I really don’t know what to do. Please help. | 2021-12-03T06:14:20.000Z | r7sbkh | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Don’t love my adhd partner anymore | 0.57 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7sbkh/dont_love_my_adhd_partner_anymore/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T06:04:50.000Z | r7s5ue | 1 | 1 | ADHD | not sleeping to mask | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7s5ue/not_sleeping_to_mask/ |
bartardnr1 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T06:03:24.000Z | r7s50a | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Pouring the milk in before adding cereals???? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7s50a/pouring_the_milk_in_before_adding_cereals/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T06:00:09.000Z | r7s2rf | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Should I get a second openion? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7s2rf/should_i_get_a_second_openion/ |
After-Magazine4790 | Me and my girlfriend have been together now for a little while but had been talking for a long time before actually dating. She's always been very sporadic with texting, many times randomly taking hours and hours to reply. When she does reply she does show plenty of interest though (keeping the conversation going and asking me questions etc.) and she does text me first all the time, but often will just take a long time to reply sometimes, although other times will reply quite quickly. It's very very inconsistent.
It's hard for me to not take it personally sometimes, especially when it's been anywhere from 3-8 hours and she'll just reply as if nothing has happened. I can't lie, it often makes me pretty upset and frustrated as I just overthink what could be going on so much.
I'm not sure whether this is something I should bring up with her, or if I need to just learn to live with it. I don't want her to feel like I'm attacking her in any way and I really don't want to come off as clingy. I also do think that it is totally okay to not reply to a message straight away if you're busy and I don't want her to feel like she has to reply immediately all the time. It's just so hard for me to not take it personally even though every other aspect of our relationship is great. And maybe that's on me for not having learnt to accept it and be able to look past it.
I also now worry that it would be a bit weird for me to bring it up now out of the blue when it's been going on for nearly a year (although we weren't together for most of that time).
Is this a common thing for people with ADHD? If so, how would you feel if your partner brought it up with you, and how would you want them to? | 2021-12-03T05:55:32.000Z | r7s030 | 98 | 69 | ADHD | My girlfriend with ADHD is very sporadic with texting | 0.89 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7s030/my_girlfriend_with_adhd_is_very_sporadic_with/ |
ari_isart | Hi!
I’ve recently been diagnosed w ADHD and I’m in the process of trying different generics for adderall and Ritalin, but I seem to be having a lot of issues with food while on both. At first I would not eat before I took the meds, and I would feel the effects of the meds but I wasn’t hungry and didn’t have an appetite so I was not eating. I fast anyways so it was fine but I noticed I was going more than 24 hours w out eating so I’d take break between days when I take the meds and when I don’t so that I can eat. For reference, I’ve had major depressive disorder since I was 6, so a low dosage did nothing for me. One day I took 40mg and after taking my second dosage in the afternoon, about an hour after I forced myself to eat string cheese and a handful of pistachios. Immediately after I was vomiting and was sick for the rest of the night. I was so traumatized and discouraged that the meds weren’t for me that I didn’t take them the rest of the week and that whole week it felt like I was going through a drug withdrawal. This was the second time that this had happened to me while on these meds. The first I was on a generic for Ritalin and I had taken about 40mg in total that day bc again, I need a higher dosage just to be able to function. If not I’m in these almost paralysis like modes where I’m so overwhelmed I just cannot get up and do basic things like dishes. So bc that day I didn’t feel the meds working, I took more in the afternoon and again I had to force myself to eat. Immediately after I was vomiting. So clearly both generics for Ritalin and adderall I cannot take on an empty stomach and then eat food later in the day. So this week I started on D-Amphetamine w 30mg in the morning and 30mg later in the day. I decided to try and eat before I take the meds even tho it says not to eat before you take them. I’ve been experimenting all week and so far I’ve found that if I drink a soylent and eat some fruit in the morning before the first dosage, I have diarrhea for a good few hours. And the dosage isn’t as effective compared to when I don’t eat on it. The next day I tried to eat a high protein breakfast of sausage and eggs and some fruit but I was nauseous while eating so I didn’t eat much of it then took the meds and again the dosage wasn’t as effective and I was nauseous all day. So far the overall theme of me eating before is that it’s not as effective, I’m nauseous and/or having diarrhea, and I’m getting awful migraines. I know I’m still new to all of this, but I just wish I had it figured out and I’m in need of any advice that may help me out. I really don’t want to be vomiting or having diarrhea while on these meds just to have them not even be as effective as they are when I don’t eat. It feels like food hurts me in both situations and I know I need to eat for energy and nutrition so I’m really lost. Idk if my body is getting used to these medications that fast bc a few weeks ago, I had tried taking 30mg and my brain/ head was quiet for the first time in my life. I had so much clarity and I could go from one task at work onto the next w out getting distracted, it was such a bittersweet day to realize that I’m not lazy or dumb, I just need a lil extra help to get me to function so of course the next day I took 30mg and it was like nothing. I couldn’t believe that the same dosage did nothing for me the very next day so when I told my psychiatrist, that’s when he upped the dosage but now it seems like i can’t get that same clarity w out having some type of stomach issue. Again, any advice would really help me out bc I’m so lost. Thank you! | 2021-12-03T05:55:10.000Z | r7rzu3 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Recently diagnosed w adhd and in need of advice | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rzu3/recently_diagnosed_w_adhd_and_in_need_of_advice/ |
pippitypoop | I’m a new nurse and I find myself struggling to remember things I need to get done/doing things in a timely manner.
I’ve been orienting on the mother baby unit for five weeks and my preceptor is a lovely sweet person but also an experienced nurse and wants me to do things her way and sometimes stresses me out bc she’s a bit bossy at times.
I really struggle to do things quickly and not take a while every time I go into a room, I also struggle with executive dysfunction and brain fog so much that my last unit I was working on (super busy stressful med surge unit) had to let me go. I deal with a lot of rejection sensitivity so I beat myself up but then sometimes I know I’m actually doing poorly and I beat myself up more… and then I try to be positive and think about what I did well and feel like I’m just being optimistic/lying to myself
I’m wondering if anyone has some tips?
I make lists and take report on a notecard which I can refer to and update throughout my day. I just have trouble “staying on” for a twelve+ hour day.
Edit: edited for clarity and typos | 2021-12-03T05:34:47.000Z | r7rnl2 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Any other ADHD nurses out there? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rnl2/any_other_adhd_nurses_out_there/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T05:27:58.000Z | r7rj6n | 2 | 1 | ADHD | new to adderall, i feel zero motivation at 15mg?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rj6n/new_to_adderall_i_feel_zero_motivation_at_15mg/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T05:25:23.000Z | r7rhkx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Taking adderall for the first time | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rhkx/taking_adderall_for_the_first_time/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T05:19:48.000Z | r7rdzg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What were your thoughts as you first got diagnosed? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rdzg/what_were_your_thoughts_as_you_first_got_diagnosed/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T05:17:08.000Z | r7rc6u | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Anybody Else with Dual Diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7rc6u/anybody_else_with_dual_diagnosis/ |
ChrisC1234 | I'm single and live alone. I (like the rest of you) have perpetual problems with clutter. I keep thinking that maybe I should start paying for a house cleaner to do the deep cleaning that I never get around to. For example, I'll spot clean the floor and sweep when needed, but I haven't mopped the floor in over a year. The tchotchkes on shelves get coated in a fine layer of dust. And while the dishes in the kitchen will eventually get done every few days, the counter might not get wiped down for an entire week. (But no matter what, I am NOT fine with filth. If it's outright nasty, it gets cleaned immediately.)
So how do you have someone clean your house without seeming like a complete lazy bum. And how do you handle the clutter? Someone just outright "cleaning" could have disastrous consequences because even though the clutter looks like a disaster, I basically know what is contained in the piles. If it gets moved without me moving it, it won't be pretty. | 2021-12-03T05:14:02.000Z | r7ra5m | 11 | 9 | ADHD | Question for those who pay for house cleaners | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ra5m/question_for_those_who_pay_for_house_cleaners/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T05:13:25.000Z | r7r9rf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just started medication… did you have experiences like mine when starting? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r9rf/just_started_medication_did_you_have_experiences/ |
BoostedCivic27 |
I(20M) haven’t been officially diagnosed yet, but from the research I’ve done I’d say there’s a good chance I’m suffering from it. Some back story; I was diagnosed with depression & anxiety a little over 2yrs ago, and was put on Lexapro, but that seemed to only cause more problems so I stopped after a few months. I then decided to try and go about things more naturally. I made, what I would consider to be, some drastic changes in my lifestyle (Eating healthy/natural foods, consistently working out, only drinking water, staying away from sugar, cutting addictions along with bad friends and social media use, and I even moved into a more healthy environment) but I’m still struggling.
Some of what I struggle with that I think is related to ADHD is that I get distracted from important tasks too easily(Going to class, completing homework, making a phone call…etc) and will lose track of time pursuing those other tasks. I’m always moving, and feel the need to do something/be productive or seek some form of stimulation, but don’t always have the motivation to actually do those things, and then I’ll feel unproductive. It’s cyclical. I feel like I can’t ever relax because when I do accomplish the task at hand I’ll already be focused on the next thing. It’s pretty debilitating. My mind is always very very active to the point where I have a hard time focusing on anything because I will get caught up with other thoughts. Because of this I have a hard time reading literature because I will be thinking of something else entirely while still reading. I also literally won’t do anything for periods of time other than stimulate myself with my phone or music, like right now as I write this while in my car in the gym parking lot because I can’t find the initiative to get up.. Thats about the bulk of what I think is related to ADHD that I deal with, I’m sure there are more that I’m forgetting(my memory is also terrible, not sure if that’s related)
If someone can relate to this and has some advice on how to manage some of these potential symptoms I would greatly appreciate it! Wish you all the best 🙏🏼 | 2021-12-03T05:12:31.000Z | r7r96t | 7 | 2 | ADHD | Feel like this is the right place to talk about my potential symptoms and seek some guidance. I would appreciate any support! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r96t/feel_like_this_is_the_right_place_to_talk_about/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T05:09:51.000Z | r7r7e1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Need a place to talk about what I suffer from that I believe to be ADHD because I don’t have anyone to talk about this stuff with. I hope this is the right place! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r7e1/need_a_place_to_talk_about_what_i_suffer_from/ |
Critical_Ad3193 | I’m not sure if this is an ADHD thing, but I notice I have a very hard time with empathy. For example, today I learned that someone who just joined the team at work was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. It felt completely fake and forced for me to say something in response. I do have emotions, it’s just the empathy part that is a struggle. If I can relate to whatever the situation is then I have genuine empathy. | 2021-12-03T05:09:15.000Z | r7r70r | 150 | 353 | ADHD | Faking empathy? | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r70r/faking_empathy/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T05:05:39.000Z | r7r4jr | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just need a place to vent about what I suffer from that I believe to be ADHD because I have no one to talk to about stuff like this. I hope this is the right place! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r4jr/just_need_a_place_to_vent_about_what_i_suffer/ |
Gem432 | My husband reminded me last week that I need to work on the appeal for my unemployment benefit. This would be fine except I dug out the paperwork and it’s OVER A YEAR overdue. I have no idea what happened except I think my brain just got overwhelmed and I put it in a folder in a bin and thought I would work on it later. I kept pulling it out and looking at it, forgetting it, remembering it, forgetting it. It’s partial unemployment so I got paid some during that time but it’s probably close to $2,000 that I’m missing out on.
It’s just so frustrating and embarrassing. They say you can appeal the time of the appeal too so I’m going to write a letter explaining that my mental health issues precluded me from executing the task in a timely manner but fuck- this is definitely one of my bigger screw ups to date. It also sucks because I was just convincing my husband to let me help with more stuff because he takes on so much responsibility and he pointed out a few situations like this where I forgot or didn’t do things. He did give me a couple tasks but I hate feeling like I need to prove myself to him (this is all coming from me btw, he’s fine doing the tasks himself and never complains, I just brought up wanting to help and he politely declined…) I wish I could be more dependable. | 2021-12-03T05:01:08.000Z | r7r1du | 2 | 6 | ADHD | Just need to vent | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r1du/just_need_to_vent/ |
peepoWOOpantsu | Hello, this is gonna be a long one but I truly appreciate anyone who took the time to read. I am really having a hard time.
I (F) have been in a relationship with guy 'Alex' (M) for well over a year. We have been living together almost as long as we have been together. For the last 6 months or so its been just me, him and my cat (he claims as "our" cat).
A little about me:
I am a only child who was raised and has lived very independently. From a young age I knew how to cook, clean, manage chores, bills, appointments, paperwork etc. I also have a CPTSD diagnosis which was heavily influenced by my last 2 year long relationship with a guy who had severe (and I mean, awful) ADHD and it caused MANY strains in our relationship. Having had a lot of dating experience I am very firm on what I look for in a partner and from day 1 I have expressed this very clearly to my now-boyfriend. I would like someone who is reliable, trustful, responsible, driven, independent and definitely loves me to bits. Full time university student, 20h/week at internship
Little about my partner:
Hi first experience moving out was with me. I don't think he had clearly expressed what he wants in a partner, but he seems really happy with me aside from my anxiety (cue CPTSD) and stubborn attitude. He got diagnosed with ADHD only after we started dating. I noticed many symptoms and urged him to see a professional and thats how we found out. He currently works from home, no education beyond high school.
To keep this as brief as possible, I will do bullet points where I can
Issue 1: Trust
- the first few weeks of our relationship he lied about a lot of petty silly things (e.g; I have a drivers license, I totally bought you a present, I know how to cook pretty well, I am super busy with work all the time)
-drivers license lie was especially stupid because he made an elaborate story around it about how he took it recently etc (he doesn't even have a car)
-more into our relationship would make plenty false promises
-would lie about petty things like what he ate, what work he did today, what plans he has etc
He would chalk it up to him being forgetful and also not wanting to disappoint me or make me upset
As of the last 2-3 ish months there haven't been any such lies, but it still set a tone for the relationship
Issue 2: Reliability/Forgetful
Now i know this is a common theme with ADHD relationships
- forgetting important appointments
- forgetting bills
- forgetting promises
- FORGETTING TO EAT
- forgetting to do chores I requested (and constantly reminded!!!!)
- forgetting time sensitive favours he agreed to
Issue 3: motivation
Work
This one needs a paragraph. Alex does not have any education beyond high school. When we started dating he was working as a full time graphic designer for a friend, and was in a very successful position. But during the first month or two, he took a LOT of days off (to hang out with me) and kept reassuring me its fine. He then started getting less and less work from his friend, but was still getting paid by his friend. I would urge him to get a job as he's basically got paid a living wage for working 5 hours a week, but he was too comfortable and wouldn't put in sincere effort. This went on for about 7-8 months, and his friend started paying him less and less, towards the end he wasn't working at all. Eventually he got worried and looked for another job. As soon as his friend found out he stopped paying Alex. Alex was so sure he got the job, but he didn't. He applied again and got into a company where he worked for 1½ months, before they basically laid him off due to covid and not being enough work. Alex just spent the bext two-three weeks working only 20h/week part time another job, because he had money enough to sustain himself. Finally after me pushing him again and again he's in a precarious employment working full time, but the contract states you can be let go anytime.
Food
Even before he started his medication, Alex complained he didn't have an appetite and certain foods would make him sick (acid reflux). He has a medication foe this but forgetfully doesn't take it regularly. Now he complains he doesn't eat enough because of that and hid ADHD medication, but he loves snacking on candy, pizza, take out etc. OR he will eat whatever I cook him. But I'm too busy to make him healthy meals! And beyond that he doesn't know how to cook (he lied about knowing that). He says he doesn't cook because it takes too long, and he wastes his time, and sometimes doesn't like what he makes. I wouldn't have a problem with him getting ubereats if he could financially support it. I used to be so patient and willing to teach him how to cook, but he used to be so uninterested, that now when he asks I just get annoyed and impatient. He used to say "I don't need you to teach me i can learn myself if I have to, from youtube or whatever" and now he gets upset that I dont have the patience.
What he's done about these issues:
- Promised to never lie (okay...?)
- on ADHD medication
- did therapy for 6 sessions (said it wasn't helpful, is not doing it again)
- says he's "working on it"
Good stuff about us :)
- we love each other, A LOT
- our friends and families love our relationship
- romance is great!
- we deeply care
- we are good at dividing house chores
- emotional connection is the best
What I am really struggling with is impatience, I suppose. These are conversations we've been having for over a year, and from my perspective there's been little improvement. Part of me is worried this is just how he is and how he's gonna be and I gotta move on if he's not right for me from a practical framework. He constantly makes promises to get better, to do better, and literally does the same chappy behaviours the same week. The conversations feel like a cycle, we talk, agree, make a plan, and we keep coming back to it again and again. I've been begging him ti get therapy for months and he says he doesn't need it, I've been begging for us to go to couples therapy but he's "too busy" or doesn't have enough money due to his precarious employment.
I just dont know what to do.. | 2021-12-03T05:00:41.000Z | r7r11y | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Partner with ADHD: Struggling Relationship | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r11y/partner_with_adhd_struggling_relationship/ |
trollmad3 | Took 2 months to get my assessment done but finally figured out what is causing all the problems in my life. The doctor said I have the combined type of ADHD (ADHD-C) and I am currently being prescribed Concerta.
They want me to cut off caffeine for 3 weeks to see if the medication is working, then if Concerta is not working for me, they will jump me to Adderall. | 2021-12-03T05:00:27.000Z | r7r0w2 | 1 | 3 | ADHD | Finished my assessment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r0w2/finished_my_assessment/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T04:59:46.000Z | r7r05r | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Question about adhd drugs that's been burning a hole in my head. | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7r05r/question_about_adhd_drugs_thats_been_burning_a/ |
ALongBoii | Just got diagnosed this week, and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions — and quite a bit of confusion as to what to do next. My psychiatrist was somewhat reluctant (though not completely opposed) to prescribe medication (especially stimulants, for reasons I thought were reasonable).
She suggested neurofeedback, which if I’m being totally honest I just don’t buy — I work in neuroscience research with EEG data and I’m very skeptical of how well neurofeedback measures are collected. A bit of a moot point, since my insurance wouldn’t cover it anyway.
Before trying meds (or probably in combination with them), I was trying to learn more about therapist-led behavioral intervention focused on ADHD. Has anyone been successful at finding something like this and, if so, what was your experience with it? I’ve done talk-based and CBT therapy for depression/anxiety before, but the CBT part really didn’t work for me (ADHD got in the way of sticking to a thought record). | 2021-12-03T04:54:20.000Z | r7qwmw | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Question about therapy | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qwmw/question_about_therapy/ |
Train-Specific | Hey, apologize in advance but I’m a male in his mid-late 20s. I’m gonna get evaluated in about a week from now.
I have composed a list of experiences/symptoms I have always had. Apologies if it’s not allowed:
- Mind feels like 20 tabs are open with music, videos, memories, scenarios playing non stop
-During work meetings I get distracted, look around the room and start day dreaming
-Fidgeting/stimming (slightly stimming)
-failure with using planners
-took me over 3 weeks to organize a field trip
-I seek out a lot of adrenaline producing scenarios because I feel more focused like time slows down so during major life events I get in the zone. In college I used to purposely psyche myself out to get in those and focus on tests.
-Can’t organize consistently and my desk is always a mess
-Feels like im compelled to move and get anxious when I don’t
-I have lost keys, state IDs, work ID, work keys, phones a few times
-As much as I try to have patience (traffic, waiting in line for anything, time waiting) I seem to have extreme anger for no reason like I can’t wait a second more
-I can’t Read a book thoroughly. I skim and read headlines at best
-Can be very impulsive
-Noticeable mood swings
-I’ve read upon “hyperfixation” and noticed that I did that with girls I’ve dated in my past where I idealized them and essentially unhealthily obsessed over then
-I have friends, colleagues, parents remind me almost daily of important events/dates coming up | 2021-12-03T04:53:32.000Z | r7qw1p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD Evaluation Coming Up | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qw1p/adhd_evaluation_coming_up/ |
catflemington | So this has been in the works probably since the summer but today is the first day I've actually gotten medication for ADHD. Eight hours in and I've gotta say... it's transformative. The calm, the focus, **THE DOPAMINE**... words can't describe how glad I am. I'm definitely not used to this yet but maybe in time, I'll acclimate.
That is all. Just wanted to share a big moment with you guys! | 2021-12-03T04:44:27.000Z | r7qpw5 | 22 | 44 | ADHD | I Got My First Prescription! | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qpw5/i_got_my_first_prescription/ |
QuietAcorn | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:43:36.000Z | r7qpc6 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Learning about ADHD is my current hyperfixation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qpc6/learning_about_adhd_is_my_current_hyperfixation/ |
youngben | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:42:10.000Z | r7qof4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | A lot of modern systems don’t work for us; If you could recreate them, what would you change? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qof4/a_lot_of_modern_systems_dont_work_for_us_if_you/ |
alightgreen | So I started strattera (40mg) like a month and a half ago and so far it’s been making me feel calmer and sometimes sleepy. But then I got curious and tried some caffeine while on it and feel like caffeine’s effect on me feels way different than normal. Makes me more energetic, more hyperactive (perhaps a bit more hyperactive than normal), but at the same time more motivated and impulsive? and also more forgetful (perhaps a bit more than usual also). It basically makes me feel normal again (me without strattera) but this also depends on how much I take.
i can’t really remember how caffeine used to make me feel because I don’t usually have it often but I remember it making me feel more quiet and reserved but at the same time way more jittery. I’ve also had two large cups of iced coffee at 1am before and went to bed and slept in the next few minutes (when i wasn’t on any meds) but idk I feel like caffeine’s effects on me used to vary.
Just wondering if this is how it’s supposed to feel when taking heavy doses of caffeine while on strattera. I’m also pretty much new to this and didn’t get diagnosed until a few months ago.
I’m also scared that i’m just subconsciously faking my ADHD or have been misdiagnosed bc my insurance is lowkey kinda shitty. Because sometimes I feel like my “symptoms” just don’t entirely align with ADHD, like sometimes there were periods of time where I just become very quiet and not hyperactive and just tired all the time and really depressed but this would usually happen when i was still in high school and would spend most of energy in the day trying to focus and concentrate on my harder AP classes just so I could pass. However, whenever I was in “less important” classes, I would just become way more hyperactive and not mentally and socially reserved? But then when I would come back home, i could just lay on the couch and take a fat nap from how tired and mentally exhausted i was. so idk
anyway, thanks for the help
also btw i am on hella caffeine and strattera rn. | 2021-12-03T04:35:41.000Z | r7qjvp | 5 | 0 | ADHD | How is strattera and caffeine supposed to feel like? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qjvp/how_is_strattera_and_caffeine_supposed_to_feel/ |
cowgirlsteph | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:34:19.000Z | r7qixx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Random question for those on Concerta... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qixx/random_question_for_those_on_concerta/ |
Popve | I’m 54 and have taken adderall as needed for 20 years. Dose is 10mg and I never built a tolerance since I don’t take it often. I was pretty good at compensating for my symptoms without the medication. This is no longer true. I changed manufacturers because I thought that was the problem. It didn’t help. I doubled to 20 mg Saturday as a test and it helped slightly.
I am starting to get frantic because I have absolutely got to start functioning better at work.
Has anyone been through this? And if so, what did you do about it? | 2021-12-03T04:32:46.000Z | r7qhv4 | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Adderall doesn’t work anymore. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qhv4/adderall_doesnt_work_anymore/ |
Is-It-Comp-Het | like its not my fault i cant control my energy, i try but it just bursts out of me. If you dont like how i speak, ignore me, dont insult me.. it hurts... im nice to everyone! why cant people be nice to me?
I was having fun, playing a game, typing fast cuz im in a hyper mood, and i know i can be annoying they started bullying me and i dont even wanna play anymore.. i just wanna sit in a quiet corner and forget about it
i guess i shouldnt let things get to me..
why do i have to be so hyper.. and its not ust online sometiems my friends find me annoying too and bully me.
how do u guys handle this? and how do u calm urself so other dont find you annoying? | 2021-12-03T04:29:44.000Z | r7qfoo | 8 | 7 | ADHD | Im tired of being called annoying or obnouxious. (rant/question) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qfoo/im_tired_of_being_called_annoying_or_obnouxious/ |
Immediate-Duck3929 | I’m new to adhd, so if I sound like an idiot then bear with me. But I swear I’ve developed horrible habits because I’ve developed such a need to be stimulated that I can’t eat right, read books, or do anything that is “boring.” I can watch YouTube for 2 hours and can eat unhealthy food, but i can’t eat healthy for even a day nor read because my brain doesn’t feel stimulated enough; I just simply feel too bored, so I always switch back over to the bad habits. I don’t know how to control this, what should I do ? | 2021-12-03T04:29:03.000Z | r7qf6h | 5 | 13 | ADHD | I feel a constant need for stimulation and I can’t control it | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qf6h/i_feel_a_constant_need_for_stimulation_and_i_cant/ |
PErlita_1 | When I take Adderall XR or IR it only works for about 2 hours and that's it. Is this normal for everyone?
I was wanting to see if maybe another medication could last longer. Do you guys know of one that might help with this issue?
I think Adderall needs to be taken every 6 hours and I don't want to take it so far apart If it only helps for 2 of those hours.
Any response would be appreciated. Thanks! | 2021-12-03T04:25:59.000Z | r7qd5n | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Meds that last longer than Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qd5n/meds_that_last_longer_than_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T04:25:13.000Z | r7qcnq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Meds similar to Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qcnq/meds_similar_to_adderall/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:23:09.000Z | r7qb7e | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got prescribed ritalin and would like some knowledge. 👀 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qb7e/just_got_prescribed_ritalin_and_would_like_some/ |
mallooner | I just. All these categories.
Romance - Fleeting yet intense romantic interests. Nonstop imaginations of being with them. They don’t respond for a bit or something goes slightly wrong? My heart and stomach sinks, my mood is gone to shit. I even cry. A day or two later? I’m completely fine. I don’t know who I actually liked or loved. I can’t tell.
Music - I get so overwhelmed by music that I think is amazing at the moment. Repeat nonstop. I’ll get emotional and intensely happy. Repeat nonstop. Repeat nonstop. Until I’m tired.
Minor Inconveniences - Having a slightly off day, can’t put on sock in one go. Frustration. Drops item. Even more frustrated. Mom says something to me - I reply even more frustrated. I really shouldn’t be.
There’s more but I’m tired. I should get to sleep. Oh. Yeah...
Sleep - Intensely emotional from ideas and thoughts and imagining and things...can’t sleep for hours due to imaginations and overthinking and sometimes I cry intensely while imagining something bad happening.
Okay I’ll stop now. | 2021-12-03T04:22:36.000Z | r7qatr | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Intense Emotions. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qatr/intense_emotions/ |
PErlita_1 | Could this be a sign that Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors could help my anxiety? Like I said it's only in high doses though.
Is this what people are supposed to feel or is that just too high? I know the regular or average dose is around 20mg so I'm genuinely curious.
Man I wish i could feel like that all the time IF it was normal. Like I could actually talk to people and stay calm omg such a dream man. | 2021-12-03T04:22:32.000Z | r7qash | 3 | 0 | ADHD | Adderall helps with my social anxiety but only in 20mg... It makes me feel calm and I think high because can't stop thinking and feel great...? Is this normal? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qash/adderall_helps_with_my_social_anxiety_but_only_in/ |
Breadbaker8000 | So three months ago I got an invitation to an event, I accepted the invitation and made all the preparations.
Today is the day I'm going to the event but two hours ago I made a grave realisation, I booked everything in the wrong town...
I assumed that it was in that town since thats where we used to live and in my ADHD glory just skimmed through the email, good news is that I somehow could fix all the booking, bad news is that it cost me a lot of money but I am just glad that I somehow actually caught it before I stood there and wondered where everyone where.
But we'll you live and you learn and I just wanted to vent. | 2021-12-03T04:22:15.000Z | r7qalc | 4 | 7 | ADHD | Memo to self, don't assume stuff | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7qalc/memo_to_self_dont_assume_stuff/ |
jimjavck | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:20:27.000Z | r7q9df | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADDERALL VS COKE???? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q9df/adderall_vs_coke/ |
PErlita_1 | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:18:54.000Z | r7q8at | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall helps with my social anxiety but only in 20mg... It makes me feel calm and I think high because I can't stop thinking and feel great...? Is this normal? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q8at/adderall_helps_with_my_social_anxiety_but_only_in/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:15:00.000Z | r7q5nx | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Fu**Ed up, again, so tired of my brain 🧠 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q5nx/fued_up_again_so_tired_of_my_brain/ |
Msmegrenee | I was diagnosed with adhd a few years ago in my twenties. Tried adderall and hated it. The dry mouth, anxiety, and inability to sleep were unbearable.
I’m trying again. What supplements do you take to help support you? I was given 10mg IR tablets to take twice a day. She said I can cut them up to take larger or smaller doses to see what I like. | 2021-12-03T04:12:15.000Z | r7q3s5 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Supplements and sleep on adderall | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q3s5/supplements_and_sleep_on_adderall/ |
mega_rockin_socks | [removed] | 2021-12-03T04:10:14.000Z | r7q2eb | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Opinions on Nurolift? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q2eb/opinions_on_nurolift/ |
mandy_miss |
After 2+ months of waiting to hear back, I just got the email stating Vyvanse is finally approved for cost coverage by a prescription assistance company!!!! I'm going to be paying 0$ to pick it up for the next 12 months!!!! This is such a huge relief after months of paying 250$ out of pocket for it, as a broke college student. This is a huge win!!!!!! Success indeed. Yep. Juuust need to meet the character count now. | 2021-12-03T04:08:49.000Z | r7q1f0 | 8 | 20 | ADHD | AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7q1f0/ahhhhhhhhhhhh/ |
Violettpanda | So, I am 19 and have been really struggling lately, so I looked up my symptoms and talked to my mom about how I was as a child, and she recommends that I get tested for adhd. I’ve been seeing doctors and neurologists frequently lately because I’ve been having migraines, anxiety, panic attacks, and seizure history. So my doctors appointment coming up is to follow up with just that and the migraines. My mom says that when I go I should also ask about an adhd assessment. Is my primary care doctor the right person to ask about this? I’m nervous to ask the doctor this because I don’t know if that’s apart of their repertoire and regular practice. Or will they refer me out somewhere? | 2021-12-03T04:02:38.000Z | r7pwys | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I have a doctors appointment soon and I’m so nervous. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7pwys/i_have_a_doctors_appointment_soon_and_im_so/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-03T04:00:02.000Z | r7puvu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Anyone here have hypothyroidism and on concerta? Did it fix your daytime sleepiness? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7puvu/anyone_here_have_hypothyroidism_and_on_concerta/ |
STIIBBNEY | My ADHD makes me like this, even since I was a child. Never has it made me hyperactive or impulsive, just sluggish like a sloth lol. Doing tasks like school work or doing errands with my parents would always make me feel sluggish and tired (I still can't go into home depot without feeling a wave of lethargy wash over me and a temptation to lay on the ground and get some rest). Combine this with my lack of motivation and you got a very dissapointing life. | 2021-12-03T03:58:08.000Z | r7pthi | 129 | 517 | ADHD | Does anyones ADHD make them sluggish and/or fatigued/lethargic? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7pthi/does_anyones_adhd_make_them_sluggish_andor/ |
stella-cadente | I'm new to it and it's hard to explain but it seems to just make me... well... more willing to focus? It's also easier to talk to people. Usually the things I want to say float away as soon as I think of them but I can hold on to them longer. I feel more *grounded,* actually, but also more impulsive because I hold onto the weird shit I wanna do long enough to actually do it if that makes sense. I think it's also acting like a mood stabilizer for me.
So I'm just curious how this differs to a non-ADHD adderall experience. Do they feel stimulated, more like a coffee rush? I was really expecting more of a rush because people always talk about recreational usage and abuse. I can't imagine how this could be recreational, it just makes me feel normal but with a headache | 2021-12-03T03:57:31.000Z | r7pt1m | 5 | 1 | ADHD | What does adderall feel like for people who don't have ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7pt1m/what_does_adderall_feel_like_for_people_who_dont/ |
TreePrincess69 | I’m having a hard time deciding if I should start off with the brand name adderall xr or the generic adderall xr. Has anyone started out taking the generic and switched to the brand name and noticed it was better? I read that when some people start with brand name adderall and switch to the generic it seems less effective. | 2021-12-03T03:56:45.000Z | r7pshz | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice on adderall xr name brand vs generic | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7pshz/advice_on_adderall_xr_name_brand_vs_generic/ |
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