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mumbling_conundrum | I [28F] just had a phone call with my mother telling her that I couldn't work, again, for the whole day. There are some days where I really feel like a mad horse and my brain cannot settle on ONE thing.
I was diagnosed a week ago, after doing the long cognitive/attention/memory test of several hours. I knew there was something wrong with me so I finally signed up for the test after decades of struggles.
My parents were like "hm, you have ADHD. Sure."
I am so mad at my mom. "I have ADHD ok, I cannot just work like people do. I need to start meds!"
"Sure. If you send me the diagnosis I MIGHT believe you. But even then...you just like to suffer and don't want to do the right thing to feel better"
I exploded. I offended her. I can't deal with this dismissive attitude. Is it crazy that people that tell you they love you then do this sh*t!!
I'm sorry I'm venting so hard but I'm heartbroken. How can I deal with this? How? Is it just my parents being so fckin unempathetic?? I'm crying so much | 2021-12-02T20:13:42.000Z | r7g6b0 | 18 | 8 | ADHD | I cannot deal with my parents not believing me. They keep breaking my heart. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7g6b0/i_cannot_deal_with_my_parents_not_believing_me/ |
whatsthatonyourhead_ | I've been going between my provider, pharmacy, and insurance for the last month or so trying to get back on meds after a year of being unmedicated and slowly performing worse and worse at work.
My managers are pissed at me, and every day I'm exhausted after getting so little work done over the course of a day. Even looking at my inbox brings me very close to a panic attack and I can't keep up with all the admin work on top of what I'm actually supposed to be spending my time on. I feel like I just need everything to stop for a second while I get my bearings and plan my way out of this pile of backed up work, but the stacks keep getting higher and higher. Every day feels like rejection, reprimand, and failure.
I'm hoping this script shit gets wrapped up today and I can make it work. I know I can do this, but I also know I can't without either meds or riding the anxiety/adrenaline waves and hoping they come fast enough to keep me from getting written up.
Just really really tired. | 2021-12-02T20:13:34.000Z | r7g67u | 5 | 2 | ADHD | Why is this so difficult (vent) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7g67u/why_is_this_so_difficult_vent/ |
coldestj | I got diagnosed with ADHD when I was a child I'm now 29 around 22 I started to develope bad sleeping patterns to a point where I can't sleep at all and some times I can is this common with ADHD and what can help? Also can you live a life with out medication does any suggest certain foods in the evening that may calm the ADHD | 2021-12-02T20:11:03.000Z | r7g489 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Adhd sleep how to calm it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7g489/adhd_sleep_how_to_calm_it/ |
TaeBaeSomething | TL;DR: when I talk to my doctor about stimulant medications and optimizing my regimen he treats me like I'm just an addict even though he won't even listen to my symptoms.
So I'm not officially diagnosed. I'm in the process of getting an appointment with a psychiatrist to discuss an official evaluation, but I'm on Medicaid and in the US, which significantly decreases my available resources.
I've been working with a primary care doctor to try and get medication to help before I can meet with a mental health provider. I'm currently on 27 mg of Concerta daily. I'm super grateful that he's been willing to work with me without an official diagnosis. However, every time I talk to him about my medications, I end up feeling like a med-seeking drug addict. It feels incredibly unfair and invalidating.
He's never once talked to me about my specific symptoms and why I think I have ADHD. I've never had a substance use disorder or difficulty with addiction of any kind. I've been upfront and honest about my previous infrequent substance use and am completely willing to sign a controlled substance contract and receive random drug tests. I've even stopped using substances at all because he asked me to. Yet he still acts like I'm just in his office because I'm a grad student under pressure that wants to use stimulants to help me meet unrealistic standards.
Bro, I just want to meet the minimum standard. I want to be able to parent my children without losing my shit and being overstimulated by their constant screaming and need to touch me. I want to be able to read a book without having to reread the same paragraph 10 times because I can't remember what the first sentence says by the time I reach the last sentence. I want to be able to do dishes or pick up my living room or do my laundry AND fold it and put it away. I want to get ready in the morning without spending 45 minutes on my phone while sitting naked on my bed after I shower. I want to be able to start an assignment before the due date because all of my assignments are due on the same day and it overwhelms me to think about doing them all at once but I also can't start any of them early. I want to be able to think about what I'm going to do tomorrow or next week or a month from now rather than just thinking about this exact moment. I want to be able to go a day without wanting to die because I said the wrong without thinking about it.
I'm not asking for life to be perfect or all of my struggles to be magically fixed. I'm in counseling currently and working on developing systems and coping skills to adapt my life to how I function best, but the first-line therapy for ADHD is stimulants, not CBT or therapy or environmental modification. I don't want to have the mindset that medications are the only thing that will help, but I also think that they are a valuable tool that can help me keep my life from falling apart. They make it so I can use mindfulness and grounding skills that have previously been ineffective because there is no delay between my emotional trigger and my reaction. Now I can slow my reactivity down a little bit and be more rational. They make therapy actually useful.
I'm also over the stigma that everyone with ADHD is unable to have a career or get good grades or be consistent in anything. I am very fortunate to be as successful as I am, but I also think that I've had to work a hell of a lot harder than I would have if I had been diagnosed earlier. Or I could've accomplished more of my goals and developed healthier habits at an earlier age. Just because I don't fit the pop-culture version of ADHD, doesn't mean my symptoms don't significantly affect my functioning and quality of life. | 2021-12-02T20:06:16.000Z | r7g05f | 4 | 5 | ADHD | Going to the doctor makes me feel like a trash human | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7g05f/going_to_the_doctor_makes_me_feel_like_a_trash/ |
General_NakedButt | [removed] | 2021-12-02T20:04:46.000Z | r7fyxq | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Does it get easier to sleep on Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fyxq/does_it_get_easier_to_sleep_on_adderall/ |
ShiftLow4385 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T20:01:11.000Z | r7fw4m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I shout abuse at myself to avoid getting distracted | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fw4m/i_shout_abuse_at_myself_to_avoid_getting/ |
anddeysayanddeysay | I’m having symptoms of ADHD that are really affecting my work performance. I also have anxiety. I set up an appointment with cerebral and they said that they try to treat symptoms of anxiety before treating ADHD to see if it helps ADHD symptoms. I’m very happy to be treating my anxiety but worried that it won’t help much with my issues at work which I’m kinda desperate to solve. I don’t want to have to wait super long to start working on my symptoms that are affecting my work. Just looking for any advice or people have who may have been in a similar situation. Thanks! | 2021-12-02T19:59:10.000Z | r7fuej | 8 | 5 | ADHD | Got prescribed anxiety meds instead of ADHD medication | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fuej/got_prescribed_anxiety_meds_instead_of_adhd/ |
Mewmoe | Hi, so as the title says, Adderall XR gives me severe stomach problems (I am positive the Adderall is to blame because it never happens on Vyvanse). Problems are a gnawing pain in stomach, constant burping, constipation, cramping, etc. I can pay significantly less for the generic version of dexedrine ER and was wondering if I'd be unlikely to have stomach problems on it since I respond well to Vyvanse. | 2021-12-02T19:58:47.000Z | r7fu3o | 7 | 3 | ADHD | I have severe stomach problems on Adderall XR and Vyvanse is too expensive - Dexedrine a good option? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fu3o/i_have_severe_stomach_problems_on_adderall_xr_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T19:58:41.000Z | r7fu0q | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Nightmare doctor visit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fu0q/nightmare_doctor_visit/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:56:58.000Z | r7fspq | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Caffeine- Friend or foe? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fspq/caffeine_friend_or_foe/ |
c_hampagne | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:53:22.000Z | r7fpuz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | WHY IS EVERY COUCH VELVET | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fpuz/why_is_every_couch_velvet/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T19:50:52.000Z | r7fnv2 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Inappropriate seuxal behaviour as a kid? NSFW | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fnv2/inappropriate_seuxal_behaviour_as_a_kid_nsfw/ |
leggocrew | Hi everyone: first time poster, sometimes commenter here. Didn’t know who else to run this by : So I decided that the reddit family could help with this one.
Some context: I (m40) have had a pretty chaotic but ok successful career , I got diagnosed with ADD around the age of 32, but actively tried to handle this around 2017/18.
Between 2009 - 2018 I did a lot of stuff : a lot of creative work , but also production stuff in the commercial sector. I always pushed my body past a certain point : 60-70 hour work weeks was normal. Strategic and analytical work came later because of interest (thanks hyperfocus) .
After the stress of running a business became too high , I decided to throw in the towel: the workload was taking its toll on my body. And decided to work at a college.
Then covid happened.. lots of stress and worry came in during the lockdown and I decided to check out economics.. I seem to have a knack for trading and that was a fun thing to notice (thanks hyperfocus , yet again) . For the first time I’m less worried about the future: as I know my way around the market.
Now things are getting difficult: my workload is getting more intense, and I am getting flashbacks.. shouldn’t I take the road of least resistance.? Take a smaller job and built my pension and other stuff in an other way or should I keep on trying?
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TLDR; After 20 years of hard working hours, new skills learned put things in an other perspective at my current job that is getting an increasing and bigger workload. Should I stay and keep going or take a more slower approach with a smaller job and trading/investing next to it?
What would reddit do? Thanks for all the reactions, I know time is a thing for us! | 2021-12-02T19:48:36.000Z | r7fm2p | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Making a choice.. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fm2p/making_a_choice/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T19:43:44.000Z | r7fic5 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Going to Doc for treatment after 10 years | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fic5/going_to_doc_for_treatment_after_10_years/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:43:27.000Z | r7fi4d | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Intrusive sleep is ruining my life | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fi4d/intrusive_sleep_is_ruining_my_life/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T19:41:28.000Z | r7fgms | 1 | 2 | ADHD | The Goldilocks Dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fgms/the_goldilocks_dose/ |
skenginmyboxers | I have tried everything. 5 alarms on my phone, speaker in my room that plays jazz to wake me up, normal alarm clock, and none of them have worked. I want someone to make an app where the alarm is a random sound everytime so I’m scared shitless and wake up early. Has anyone got any suggestions for things that have helped them ?
Edit: found an app called Alarmy, it gives you a range of puzzles or ‘missions’ that you have to do to silence your alarm. Hopefully I won’t just switch my phone off | 2021-12-02T19:38:58.000Z | r7felo | 8 | 1 | ADHD | Good way to wake up in the morning? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7felo/good_way_to_wake_up_in_the_morning/ |
GreenBeans1999 | First off I wanna say I really love this community and the support it provides. Everyone in here is seriously awesome.
But anyways, I've been dreaming of going to a good graduate school for my entire life, and I've known for a while that I want to study biomedical engineering. I got into this originally because I realized something was off with my mental health in late elementary school but I could never figure out what it was. I started reading a ton about mental illness and decided that I had some obscure form of depression or anxiety. The issue is, my parents didn't believe me because they've never really seen mental illness as a legitimate issue. That made me really mad, so I started to look into neuroscience instead of psychology in an attempt to prove that mental illness is real in a more concrete, non-soft-science kind of way. I've been reading books about this since middle school and that's led me down the medical imaging route, which I would need a biomedical or electrical engineering degree to practice. My life goal is to improve medical imaging to make mental illness more easily and accurately diagnosable. (Ironically, even though studying mental illness has been my "life-long hyperfocus," I never even seriously suspected ADHD until a few years ago and was only diagnosed a month ago)
I've been dreaming of going to John's Hopkins for grad school for a while, and everything besides my GPA looks pretty good. I started doing research on a bioinformatics lab as a freshman and am currently in the process of getting hired in an MRI Lab at a different university that has a very good reputation in the biomedical field. The issue is, my GPA is definitely on the low end of what they accept and part of me is thinking about giving up. Right now I have a 3.29 as a sophomore but there's a very good chance I'll get a D in calculus this semester which will bring it down to a 3.1. It's very frustrating because I know I'm a smart person and a lot of my friends are very surprised by how low my GPA is and by how poorly I do on tests. It's somewhat common for me to act as an unofficial TA in some of my classes. Am I crazy for still hoping I have a chance of getting in? | 2021-12-02T19:36:29.000Z | r7fcj8 | 8 | 4 | ADHD | Are my expectations for myself too high? I'm aiming to get into John's Hopkins for grad school. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fcj8/are_my_expectations_for_myself_too_high_im_aiming/ |
therealamazonecho | Just had a mini argument with mum about unloading the dishwasher and sorting it out. I jokily said no and I've just realised that maybe I should be saying no. I'm really aware of how mean that sounds but I honestly dont think I can balance chores after being in College all day and still having to do school work at home. I find everytime I've done it from a young age its just sparked arguments, I used to cry over doing the damn thing. Is this executive dysfunction? It sounds so silly but it honestly just takes so much out of me especially at the end of the day. My mum says that she can't do it either because she's been in work all day and she still has to make our tea (dad not even attempting to offer doing either here and honestly doesnt lift a finger and then tells me off for not doing anything.)
This is very rambly I just need advice or reassurance...should I tell her I can't? Am I just being lazy?
Edit: How do you guys cope with doing chores around the house? | 2021-12-02T19:35:08.000Z | r7fbfz | 32 | 0 | ADHD | Should I tell my mum that I can't keep doing chores? | 0.25 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7fbfz/should_i_tell_my_mum_that_i_cant_keep_doing_chores/ |
LilBillysChubbyTits | It's been years and years since I was on any ADHD medication. Then Ritalin was the big deal ADHD drug so that's what I was given. So I don't remember how I should feel or what.
Anyway.
Last Tuesday I was prescribed 40mg of Vyvanse. I was really hoping everything would be awesome as soon as I took that first dose and I wouldn't need any changes, but I don't think that's the case here.
The first day on my pill I didn't feel much of anything until around 3PM when I started to feel like a zombie. It did upset my stomach and made me vomit a couple of times. With the zombie feeling I thought the dose was too high. The next day I felt decent until around 4PM when I was extremely tired. Every day has been the same since. Incredible tiredness that starts between 2PM and 4PM. Oddly, this past Monday was a great day. No nausea and I felt how I thought I initially would. I tried to replicate everything I did food and drink wise on Tuesday, but I still crashed around 4PM.
I have tried eating when I get tired, making sure I eat throughout the day, caffeine, making sure I'm not taking Vitamin C or anything that would interact close to the time I take the pill. I do take Rybelsus 30 minutes before I take Vyvanse. Not sure if that would have any effect.
Anyone have any suggestions? I see my doctor the 22nd to discuss how I've reacted to the drug this far. | 2021-12-02T19:29:34.000Z | r7f6ve | 11 | 3 | ADHD | Vyvanse dose too high or too low? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f6ve/vyvanse_dose_too_high_or_too_low/ |
sunnyskybaby | So I know a lot of people with ADHD get songs stuck in their head frequently, are really into music, etc. but I’m wondering if any of you do this particular thing. I play songs in my head allllll the time. like almost constantly, no thoughts just song. but I think of my brain like a radio and literally imagine myself turning a knob, and I “hear” a moment of static before jumping into another song. Like I’ll be singing along to something and then decide to “change the station,” and will start another song. I’m just so curious if other people do this!!!! | 2021-12-02T19:26:11.000Z | r7f495 | 2 | 5 | ADHD | My head is a radio. Is yours? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f495/my_head_is_a_radio_is_yours/ |
tinyawkwards | Does anybody else get really flappy when you have to talk with loads of people listening? Like I know exactly what you have to say but it turns rambly no matter how prepared I am, and I’ll just randomly insert unnecessary bits of thought that come into my head that people really don’t need to know. I’ll also just completely forget some words. Had to present one slide at work in a teams meeting and I think I info dumped for half of it and spoke crap for the rest. At least I didn’t start talking about Peppa Pig. | 2021-12-02T19:25:48.000Z | r7f3ye | 2 | 2 | ADHD | presentations/public speaking | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f3ye/presentationspublic_speaking/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:25:37.000Z | r7f3sz | 1 | 1 | ADHD | The Goldilocks Dose | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f3sz/the_goldilocks_dose/ |
Magic_Medic | I don't know of i can handle it. It's just a simple Job at a newsagent, selling cigarettes, newspapers and lottery Tickets. It would only be Part-time (20-30 hrs a week) but it would be my first Job and i have never worked at 25, because i was homeless and had to Deal with a Ton of trauma.
How did you get your first Jobs and how can ou cope? I'm not currently on any medication despite having pretty heavy Adhd, although that might change in the Nest future. | 2021-12-02T19:23:09.000Z | r7f1ug | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I might get my first Job ever but i'm Sure if i can pull through with it... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f1ug/i_might_get_my_first_job_ever_but_im_sure_if_i/ |
ADDIEquack | I had just gotten the motivation to finish something for my school and i got the WHOLE thing done, last second I got distracted and as I was clicking back onto the tab with my schoolwork I CLOSED OUT AND ERASED EVERYTHING. I have no motivation to do it now and I likely won't for a few days, this has happened before but I'm stupid and I forgot to save it. How do you guys motivate yourselves after something like this? I physically can't bring myself to do it because I was really proud of my work before and felt good getting it done but now I feel terrible. | 2021-12-02T19:21:43.000Z | r7f0rg | 1 | 4 | ADHD | How to get motivation | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7f0rg/how_to_get_motivation/ |
jkern441 | Just got switched over this morning, wondering what your guy’s experience is with Adderall XR, or if you’ve switched over like me.
I know it lasts longer than regular adderall, I’ve taken regular adderall before just from friends years ago a few times, so I know what that and Vyvanse feel like.
Just curious on what the feeling is like between Vyvanse and Adderall xr is from your guys experience?
Vyvanse changed my life for the better this past summer, I love how productive and motivated I am when I take it. Seriously the best thing ever, I needed it years ago. 27 now.
I’m sure this Adderall XR will do the same for me.
Thanks in advance guys! Hope to hear some personal experience on the switch over to Adderall XR. :)
EDIT: I switched because the Vyvanse was 250(!!) dollars a month | 2021-12-02T19:20:46.000Z | r7ezzo | 10 | 2 | ADHD | Just got switched from Vyvanse to Adderall XR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ezzo/just_got_switched_from_vyvanse_to_adderall_xr/ |
jkern441 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:16:14.000Z | r7ewcg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got switched from Vyvanse to Adderall XR, what should I expect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ewcg/just_got_switched_from_vyvanse_to_adderall_xr/ |
[deleted] | Typically, neuro-typical people start off young with a greater capacity to develop and learn new skills, and as the brain matures over time, this capacity is diminished as intelligence becomes crystallized, more contingent on learned experiences, so to speak. Has this tendency, or potential changes to such, been observed with people who have ADHD? My mother in her age still continues to learn new things at lightning speed, so I'm curious if our development circumvents this tendency. Does it even apply to us at all? | 2021-12-02T19:12:23.000Z | r7et4l | 7 | 18 | ADHD | ADHD's effect on the intelligence crystallization? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7et4l/adhds_effect_on_the_intelligence_crystallization/ |
anty_5566 | I’m aware:
Everybody loses focus
Everybody doesn’t always pay attention
Everybody gets distracted
Everybody gets overwhelmed
Everybody overthinks
Everybody gets angry
Everybody forgets things
Everybody fidgets
Everybody feels like a failure
Everybody has poor time management
Yes. I’m quite aware. But “everybody” feels like this on occasion. These are things I deal with everyday, things I’ve dealt with everyday of my life. “Everybody” deals with this every now and then, and their life isn’t getting fucking destroyed from it. Stop saying “everybody has this”. It doesn’t make me feel better when I’m talking about my problems | 2021-12-02T19:12:22.000Z | r7et3k | 2 | 23 | ADHD | “Everybody” | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7et3k/everybody/ |
AtarisLantern | I've known I've had ADHD all my life but havent been medicated due to a bad experience with medication as a kid. I went to my GP to look at getting medication as an adult, and he just gave me a generic list of symptoms to check, and asked why I wanted to get medicated. I tried to explain what life is like and how I get frustrated with myself at home when my executive dysfunction kicks in. What he heard however was I need medication to help me perform at work so I did get fired. I didnt mention work at all. He then hands me a prescription for Adderall without a second thought, and tells me to only take it during the weekday. The point of my title is, you all know that this isnt something that I just deal with during the work day, then go home and everything is fine. But most doctors dont suffer from ADHD, OR they are required to "treat" it a specific why by people who dont have ADHD. Its hard to explain to a neuro typical person the struggle we have, and so therefore is hard to get an actual prescription that works. I read so many stories of people on here who get medicated and it works great. This Adderall literally just makes me feel like I had a good night sleep and a cup of coffee.
TLDR; Went to GP to get medicated, did typical response of handing generic prescription without actually listening to symptoms, and I want to find the right place to go that can actually help. Do I need to find a psychiatrist? | 2021-12-02T19:11:56.000Z | r7esrb | 9 | 2 | ADHD | Where do I go to get an actual prescription | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7esrb/where_do_i_go_to_get_an_actual_prescription/ |
NotCreative2015 | Hello - it appears our second grader is going to be diagnosed with ADHD. As parents, we just want to help him and support him. If anyone has general advice how to support him, I’m all ears.
His doctor is recommending starting with contempla. We are not opposed to meds but the side effects also seem potentially serious, including growth restrictions or mood issues. Any experience or insight on these risks in long term pediatric use? I’ve read a lot the research shared here.
Thank you. | 2021-12-02T19:09:58.000Z | r7er1y | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Advice for parent of child with ADHD and med question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7er1y/advice_for_parent_of_child_with_adhd_and_med/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:07:02.000Z | r7eonm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Medication question - concerta/clonidine - can concerta make him hyper? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7eonm/medication_question_concertaclonidine_can/ |
myfreewheelingalt | TLDR; Best-sourced material I can find online doesn't go much further than "hormones affect ADHD." Can you tell me more in the context of someone with near-nil testosterone switching to high-testosterone, and whether that change could aggravate symptoms?
I'm undiagnosed and 48, and going through the "OMG I have ADHD" epiphany. I'd love to share my story, but for this post, I'll keep things tight.
I went on testosterone replacement therapy for hypogonadism this summer. Blood tests at the start of the year showed my testosterone levels in the 70s and 80s, and for context, a diagnostic guideline for ball-failure has a cutoff of 300. Treatment beginning in July raised those 1000% to 850+. Since I'm a fat guy, more of the T turned to E2, and estradiol levels also jumped up. I've lowered my dose a little to try to bring things back down a tad. Swollen ankles, headaches and such.
Around the same time, the stuff I've since associated with ADHD began worsening. My girlfriend of three years dumped me, which prompted still more WTF-ing. The quest to break the procrastination led me to executive functions, which led to ADHD, and I'm en route to diagnosis some months from now.
What's bugging me at present is that things seem to be getting worse, and I'm wondering if it's the T that's helping push it.
In recent weeks, I've lost more keys and cigarettes, I've had more cans of soda explode in my freezer, I've left more computer stuff running overnight, I've forgotten to do things promised to my child .... and I'm feeling uncomfortably impulsive, spinny and jelly-headed.
As much as having normal (or higher than normal) testosterone levels in my body feels better than not, it's giving me some indescribable headspace flashbacks to an era of my young adulthood when I was routinely making regrettable life choices. It feels a little like the Beyblade of my attention has come unstuck from a piece of chewing gum and is now richoeting around.
My first post here. Thank you, everyone! | 2021-12-02T19:04:55.000Z | r7emxn | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Could testosterone replacement be amplifying ADHD symptoms? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7emxn/could_testosterone_replacement_be_amplifying_adhd/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:02:22.000Z | r7ektn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I had to learn later in life with effort to not have monotone and same with expression. Does anyone relate? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ektn/i_had_to_learn_later_in_life_with_effort_to_not/ |
Kennairene | [removed] | 2021-12-02T19:00:18.000Z | r7eiyj | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Staring distractions | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7eiyj/staring_distractions/ |
msanonymous000 | Hey guys. So I get these extreme urges to pace everywhere. It’s super annoying. Even when it’s when I want to accomplish something that I enjoy, I still get these extreme urges to pace around. And when I do, and try to get back to what I’m doing, I just want to pace around again. It’s basically never enough and my body is practically never satisfied…Are there any ways to tame this at all? Any advice appreciated :) | 2021-12-02T18:57:53.000Z | r7egyr | 2 | 3 | ADHD | So…how do you stay sitting down? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7egyr/sohow_do_you_stay_sitting_down/ |
Flounoe | I’m just posting this to sort of document my experience in the hopes that anyone else wanting to use Circle can maybe find some clarity. I was able to schedule an appointment for and ADHD assessment same day and within a few hours. It’s coming up, so I’ll update this post with every update I receive!
Update 1: I had one appointment with a provider and we went over all of the symptoms I’ve ever had in my life (the condensed version, lol), and then I answered a few questionnaires about anxiety and depression. The provider said to schedule another appointment through the app for the second part of the appointment. I was able to get an appointment for the very next day with the same provider. It’s almost suspicious how fast this is lmao
Update 2: Had the second appointment and was diagnosed! Got Adderall prescribed the same day and was able to pick it up before the day ended.
If you’re sure that you have ADHD and can’t get an appointment with any in person psychs or doctors, try Circle Medical. | 2021-12-02T18:56:42.000Z | r7efzy | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Circle Medical appointment | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7efzy/circle_medical_appointment/ |
OMGSafeword | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:56:18.000Z | r7efo0 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Chin up and good luck! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7efo0/chin_up_and_good_luck/ |
Sunshinetrains | This might be a little niche, but it's really been on my mind this last week. I have a 16 month old toddler who is developing normally. He's at the point when he's really beginning to communicate and it's the coolest thing. He has a combination of words (mama, dada, more, yeah, hi) and some baby signs (More, Milk, All Done, Eat).
However, everyone tells me they hear him say other words that I just... don't. I sent a snapchat video of him playing with our dog this morning to my sister, and she responded with such enthusiasm to hearing him say "Gimme" and "Ball." You guys I was right there in the room with him and I did not process that at all.
The same thing happens with my mom regularly, she tells me he said something and I have reacted with enthusiasm but have been internally skeptical. In my month's due-date/bumpers group some kids have almost 50 words! I'm genuinely beginning to think this is a me problem and I'm failing to appreciate his blooming attempts to communicate. I often notice when he mimics words and sounds, but anything said in a babble is lost to me.
I had a late-in-life diagnosis at 28, am now 32. I definitely sometimes struggle to process things said to me when I am not expecting them, but now I'm really concerned this is going to be an obstacle in parenting. And I'm a SAHM, so that's an issue. He deserves an attentive mother and affirming language as he learns.
I'm doing some research... Might even call the pediatrician, but it's not a problem with him so much as a problem with me. Is this a known issue? Has anyone tackled or struggled with this? I'm spiraling just a bit.
TL;DR Everyone else is hearing/commenting on words my toddler is saying but I don't hear them. I'm stressed and worried we'll struggle to communicate during these critical formative years. | 2021-12-02T18:55:34.000Z | r7ef2p | 2 | 3 | ADHD | Auditory Processing and Parenting a Toddler | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ef2p/auditory_processing_and_parenting_a_toddler/ |
msanonymous000 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:54:08.000Z | r7eduk | 1 | 1 | ADHD | So uh….how do you stay sitting down? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7eduk/so_uhhow_do_you_stay_sitting_down/ |
Sarahsmiley717 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:53:44.000Z | r7edk7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Leftovers for breakfast | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7edk7/leftovers_for_breakfast/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T18:48:36.000Z | r7e9m4 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Feels like I'm at the end of things. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e9m4/feels_like_im_at_the_end_of_things/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:47:53.000Z | r7e91c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you become prodctive? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e91c/how_do_you_become_prodctive/ |
C-ute-Thulu | Hello, been on Adderall XR for a few years now and the difference is night and day. I'm angry with myself for not doing medication sooner. But the side effects are really getting to me. Mostly dry mouth. Right now, I can only take it four days a week to keep the dry mouth under control. If i took it daily, I'd get ulcers from the dry mouth. Plus, there's the pain of having to deal with it being controlled. My doctor's great and actually believes me but the office staff and the pharmacy staff is not-so-great. So I'm researching alternatives. Anybody tried Vyvanse, etc? I'm not even sure what else is there right now. | 2021-12-02T18:47:25.000Z | r7e8no | 7 | 3 | ADHD | Alternatives to Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e8no/alternatives_to_adderall/ |
coolco | So I found out recently what it means to have Aphantasia and the side effects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa84hA3OsHU (Which in short is basically I don't have an imagination, I can't see anything) I was baffled about all the things I simply attributed to having ADHD were actually just Aphantasia side effects.
So I'm curious do you guys find your imagination to be very distracting? I ask because I figure not having one has helped me so much since I don't get distracted by imagining different ideas in my head. | 2021-12-02T18:43:14.000Z | r7e5cv | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Do you find your imagination is a huge distraction? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e5cv/do_you_find_your_imagination_is_a_huge_distraction/ |
_dy0nn3_ | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:42:31.000Z | r7e4s4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I could finally set an appointment to be diagnosed... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e4s4/i_could_finally_set_an_appointment_to_be_diagnosed/ |
SparkliestSubmissive | I lose everything I put down. Sometimes I don’t even know that I put it down, or that I had it in the first place. Remote control, vape, beverage, keys, purse, etc. I had to put an old lady chain on my glasses to keep them around my neck!
I also can go for days forgetting about specific people!!
Any tips or strategies to help with this problem? I’ve tried saying aloud what I’m doing but most of the time I don’t even realize I’m doing it. | 2021-12-02T18:42:03.000Z | r7e4eu | 11 | 6 | ADHD | Strategies for dealing with object permanence struggles? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e4eu/strategies_for_dealing_with_object_permanence/ |
lrcnsomenumbers | Just wondering if anyone else has the same experience on adderall (and other stimulant meds). I feel like it doesn’t really do that much to manage my ADHD symptoms, and actually just increases my tendency to hyperfocus. I still take it because hyperfocus is definitely not the worst outcome, at least I’m being productive as long as I’m able to direct my hyperfocus to the right thing- and that’s not always the case. I don’t think it really helps me to direct my focus appropriately,
Switch tasks, or impulse control. Not sure if it’s helping with executive function since I feel like that isn’t usually an issue in a state of hyperfocus?
Does anyone else feel like this with stimulant meds? Did you switch to a non stimulant med that worked better?? | 2021-12-02T18:37:51.000Z | r7e125 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall and hyperfocus | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e125/adderall_and_hyperfocus/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T18:37:30.000Z | r7e0sc | 7 | 8 | ADHD | I get super focused on a topic for a few weeks at a time then I lose interest, is this a symptom of ADHD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e0sc/i_get_super_focused_on_a_topic_for_a_few_weeks_at/ |
JUwULkilledU | I was put on guanfacine yesterday and told to take it at night since it causes drowsiness…boy was that a mistake. I did not sleep one bit. I feel the sickest I’ve ever been and I have no energy and I can’t even get out of bed and I have a 2 year old. Since I only took it one time last night and my dose is 2 mg…can I stop taking it or do I still need to taper? My psychiatrist is such a flake and won’t get back to me. | 2021-12-02T18:37:13.000Z | r7e0jj | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Stopping Guanfacine | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e0jj/stopping_guanfacine/ |
Thoth17 | Title. TLDR on my background; I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but stopped treatment in my teens and was never diagnosed as an adult. I've been treated for major depression for years, but not a single medication I tried seemed to work well enough. Every provider I encountered was unhelpful, and navigating the American Healthcare is such a nightmare, so I just sort of resigned myself to suffering in ignorance.
So, after finding so much unexpectedly relatable content on this sub (and an episode of severe suicidal ideation out of nowhere) , I decided to press my providers and get a full Psyche eval. The Psychologist I found was fantastic. He gave me better better care in our short time together than I had received in years, possibly ever. Two months, a dozen different tests, and hundreds of diagnostic questions later, I got my diagnosis.
Some of the results were expected: Mild/well managed adult ADHD, some mild OCD tendencies and PTSD. But the other parts weren't expected: *Bipolar Type I*. I'm surprised, but it's not surprising. Everything I had been experiencing just sort of snapped into focus, and made sense for the first time. I should be starting treatment for both soon, and for the first time in a long time things are looking up.
So thank you, r/ADHD, for helping me facilitate this.
As a side note: If anyone here also has BP1 and ADHD, I'd love to hear from you about your experiences, and how your treatment has been progressing. It's largely uncharted territory for me and the solidarity would be appreciated. | 2021-12-02T18:37:10.000Z | r7e0hz | 1 | 7 | ADHD | Another "This Sub motivated me to seek treatment, thank you so much" post. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e0hz/another_this_sub_motivated_me_to_seek_treatment/ |
joedafone | I recall that the post spoke about why those with ADHD are motivated to take action. There were four criteria that dictate whether we're likely to complete a task and we need one of them to be present before we are motivated to do anything. I \_think\_ one of the examples given was about only doing the dishes when someone was due to visit as that provided one of these four criteria.
Can anyone help? I thought I had upvoted and/or saved the post but I can't find it now and I would like to show it to someone as I thought it was spot-on and very easy to for neurotypical people to understand.
Thanks-you! | 2021-12-02T18:36:47.000Z | r7e084 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | PLEASE HELP - Looking for Post/Comment about the "four drivers" that provide motivation/incentive to do something. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e084/please_help_looking_for_postcomment_about_the/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:36:43.000Z | r7e06m | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I could finally set an appointment to be diagnosed... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7e06m/i_could_finally_set_an_appointment_to_be_diagnosed/ |
C-ute-Thulu | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:36:24.000Z | r7dzxe | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Alternatives to Adderall? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dzxe/alternatives_to_adderall/ |
emmahp29 | Hello people of Reddit!
My (23F) boyfriend (24M) was recently diagnosed with ADHD and a lot of things now make a lot more sense. However, he does get very upset over the fact that I has trouble remembering a lot of things like memories with his friends and family. Was wondering if anyone has any tips on things that could help him remember more of these moments.
Thanks ! | 2021-12-02T18:26:21.000Z | r7drt6 | 9 | 6 | ADHD | BF has ADHD and struggles with memory | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7drt6/bf_has_adhd_and_struggles_with_memory/ |
speakclearly | For anyone who didn’t know. I set multiple med alarms for 3, 3:15, and 3:20 regardless of when I go to bed. I wake up, I fumble for my med container on the nightstand, I take my AM meds, and I blissfully go back to sleep until my body naturally and gently wakes me up at 9am like the rest of the normies.
Added benefits include:
-meds wear off before I’d be trying to get my sleep avoidant self to bed.
-sometimes, my body will chew through the drugs fast enough to be hungry enough to enjoy a late meal.
-seriously, it’s so nice not waking up and feeling like shit. No one deserves to start their day feeling like they’ve already lost a fight. | 2021-12-02T18:21:38.000Z | r7dnw3 | 10 | 7 | ADHD | Struggle waking up *not* feeling like you’ve been punched in the brain? Already on a stimulant medication? Try taking meds 2-6hrs (depending on dose/personal response rate) before you’d like to “Wake Up” and be amazed by what it can be like to Rise and Shine instead of feeling like death embodied. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dnw3/struggle_waking_up_not_feeling_like_youve_been/ |
tjskie | You know those remembralls from Harry Potter? That light up if you're forgetting something? That's just my brain, like, all the time. I feel like I have the attention span of a goldfish and I immediately forget whatever I just thought about. I'm constantly trying to remember what chore I said I needed to do or what errand I said I needed to run or what thing I needed to buy. I can remember that I needed to buy *something* or go *somewhere* but its a crapshoot whether I'll actually be able to dredge up my memory enough to recall what it is that I'm forgetting.
Like I'm all ram and no hard memory. Except I don't have that much ram either lol
Do you guys experience this? Isn't it so frustrating? Would love tips if y'all have any but mostly just lightheartedly venting. | 2021-12-02T18:16:53.000Z | r7dk4x | 4 | 7 | ADHD | My brain is a Remembrall | 0.9 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dk4x/my_brain_is_a_remembrall/ |
Q-Vader-1813 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T18:15:38.000Z | r7dj3c | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Cooking and ADHD. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dj3c/cooking_and_adhd/ |
ChaoticDominance | 30 year old white male. Taking Adderall for the first time for ADHD. I've been told that it's meant to work right away and that it's meant to help focus but that's about it. What new behavior should I be seeing in myself? Are things just going to be clearer?
I need specifics on how this will start effecting me. I know everyone's different but there has to be some common things people noticing happening that change them as a person because of the medicine. | 2021-12-02T18:12:45.000Z | r7dgq5 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall Effects? | 0.66 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dgq5/adderall_effects/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T18:08:56.000Z | r7ddrx | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Need input for gift from an ADHD prospective (long post) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ddrx/need_input_for_gift_from_an_adhd_prospective_long/ |
_notkk_ | My life's been pretty fucked and I'm wondering if and when my doctor recommends it, should I take it. Like if it works why doesn't everyone buy it when prescribed why would they torment themselves if they can function normally?
I hope this doesn't come off as a low effort post since this is all I aim to ask really : ) Thank you to anyone who responds
<filler filler filler they need 300 characters at least so I have to do this, forgive me><filler filler filler> | 2021-12-02T18:06:05.000Z | r7dbjt | 5 | 6 | ADHD | Do drugs like Adderall really work? | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7dbjt/do_drugs_like_adderall_really_work/ |
FoulRookie | Hey all, I recently started taking ADHD medication again (specifically Focalin XR), and something strange is going on. Before I started taking it, it was always hard to focus on school work because I would just play games in my room, but after taking it for a few days I don't play them at all. Don't get me wrong, its a good thing that its making me shy away from them, but even when I want to and know that I can, I just sit there clicking through my steam library looking for something to play. The weirdest part is I don't remember this being a thing before, but tbf the last time I took medication was during that fever dream of a year known as 2020. And its not like I want to go back to playing them all day, its just that I don't have any other ways to spend my time besides browsing reddit which pretty much destroys my already deteriorating mental state. So is this normal or should I call my doctor?
TLDR: My medication is detering me from doing my hobbies even when I'm able to. | 2021-12-02T18:05:28.000Z | r7db27 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Is my medication working as intended or is this a weird side effect | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7db27/is_my_medication_working_as_intended_or_is_this_a/ |
caiyzik | I stopped talking Adderall Nov 22nd. I felt like I didn't really understand my ADHD symptoms fully, before I took it and it was impairing my ability to give feedback to my psychiatrist.
I was told by my first psychiatrist that the Adderall would be out of your system after a day or two and that's why some people don't take it over the weekends. Problem is it's now been a week and a half since I've taken any and I am still exhausted. I bought a Shock Clock to wake me up in the morning and I got tased 15 times before the clock finally just died.
Is this something that other people with ADHD have experienced? I was looking up withdrawal symptoms but the information seems to be target towards those that abuse the medication. | 2021-12-02T18:04:55.000Z | r7damz | 9 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall Withdrawal Symptoms? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7damz/adderall_withdrawal_symptoms/ |
Ill-Impress4494 | Does one medication, vyvanse or adderall work more effectively with appetite suppression? And how long are the windows before it kind of comes out of your system and the suppression effects are gone, does one also last longer than the other? I am currently taking Vyvanse for ADHD and binge eating disorder, my insurance is not wanting to cover Vyvanse anymore but will cover Adderall and I was wondering about the difference there associated with weight and appetite suppression | 2021-12-02T18:01:35.000Z | r7d7x5 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall VS vyvanse in appetite suppression | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d7x5/adderall_vs_vyvanse_in_appetite_suppression/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:59:20.000Z | r7d5zq | 14 | 1 | ADHD | At what point did you realize you had ADHD? (For those diagnosed as adults) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d5zq/at_what_point_did_you_realize_you_had_adhd_for/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:58:54.000Z | r7d5ns | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do drugs like adderall really work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d5ns/do_drugs_like_adderall_really_work/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:58:06.000Z | r7d526 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Non controlled medication for ADHD | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d526/non_controlled_medication_for_adhd/ |
SussyBaka2928342 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:57:37.000Z | r7d4nz | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Does ADHD make you immune to coffee poisoning | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d4nz/does_adhd_make_you_immune_to_coffee_poisoning/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:54:41.000Z | r7d2ex | 1 | 2 | ADHD | I finally got my diagnosis but... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d2ex/i_finally_got_my_diagnosis_but/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:54:22.000Z | r7d25c | 3 | 1 | ADHD | I may need medication but am afraid to ask due to my bad past and fear of being judged. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d25c/i_may_need_medication_but_am_afraid_to_ask_due_to/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:53:35.000Z | r7d1jp | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall 10mg vs. 15mg XR | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d1jp/adderall_10mg_vs_15mg_xr/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:53:07.000Z | r7d16a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | At what point did you realize you had ADHD? (Those diagnosed as an adult) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d16a/at_what_point_did_you_realize_you_had_adhd_those/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:52:22.000Z | r7d0lj | 8 | 6 | ADHD | Could undiagnosed ADHD be causing my depression and anxiety? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7d0lj/could_undiagnosed_adhd_be_causing_my_depression/ |
Charming_Spite6717 | Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help from people who take/have taken adderall
I’m currently on XR 20mg and have been for a couple years, and it’s come to my attention recently that it really isn’t working for me anymore.
I decided to do some research because I know people are prescribed upwards of 60 and wasn’t sure if it was a tolerance issue or it just wasn’t working for me in general. I decided to take 40mg instead and see if it helped.
Which it totally did! I literally said to my mom that I felt that that is what it is supposed to be like taking a med for adhd. I felt so motivated and could actually work through the time I set for myself. For example, i have a huge gap between two of my classes and always plan to work in between them. However, after about half way through the time I get bored, unfocused, tired, etc. and I usually end up going back to my dorm and laying in bed lol. But for the first time yesterday I actually worked the whole time! I felt so proud of myself
I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience of building up a tolerance and having to up their dose and specifically anyone who was on 20mg, how much did they increase your dose ? My therapist said she thought think going from 20-40 may be extreme but I actually just don’t know and am looking for feedback from anyone who has been on either doses or has upped a dose etc
TL;DR Looking for feedback from people who take/have taken adderall and if they have built a tolerance and if they upped their dose and by how much. Specifically 20mg upwards | 2021-12-02T17:48:39.000Z | r7cxrj | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Looking for advice/personal experience! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cxrj/looking_for_advicepersonal_experience/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:47:11.000Z | r7cwls | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD symptoms categorized as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cwls/adhd_symptoms_categorized_as_rejection_sensitive/ |
julygirl11 | I’ve asked a lot of questions recently on this subreddit just because it’s incredible to be surrounded by other people who understand me and understand the struggles of ADHD.
If there was a cure for ADHD, would you take it?
I wouldn’t, even though for many, including myself, ADHD makes life incredibly difficult in so many ways. I feel like ADHD has somewhat contributed to why I have such a bubbly personality and gives me a unique perspective on things, and I love how I have so many hobbies and passions.
I don’t think there’s a “right or wrong” answer on something like this. Ultimately it’s up to how ADHD has affected you, but it’s an interesting hypothetical that I often think about.
Edit: I wanted to clarify that I don’t think ADHD or ADD is a personality trait. I just think it can influence or affect someone’s personality. These affects can be both positive and negative, but I have enjoyed what many consider the “positive” affects are like the creativity and the endless amounts of energy.
Edit #2: Thank you for everyone who has been commenting. My heart goes out to everyone who have struggled so much with ADHD or ADD. Everyone’s opinions have been so enlightening and honestly it is crazy how people can have such different experiences with ADHD. I know it’s hard and sometimes we can all feel so useless and not productive but I truly believe there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. Feel free to reach out to me if you’d like someone to talk to!
Edit #3: I’m in no way trying to invalidate people’s experiences regarding ADHD. If it’s genuinely coming across that way, then I’m very sorry. I understand, and I am aware that ADHD can be detrimental to one’s life and make it nearly impossible to do the things you want to do, whatever those may be. I also understand that I may have it “easier” than other people who have ADHD or ADD, but no matter what, ADHD and ADD are challenging disorders to have, and I have had difficulties living a “normal life.” I just wanted to ask this question to see how it affects others. I don’t want it to become who has ADHD or ADD worse or hasn’t had it as bad. Anyone who has ADHD or ADD, their experiences are valid no matter how severe ones ADHD or ADD is. | 2021-12-02T17:44:38.000Z | r7cum8 | 2,193 | 3,290 | ADHD | If there was a cure for ADHD would you take it? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cum8/if_there_was_a_cure_for_adhd_would_you_take_it/ |
Azgorr | Hello everyone,
I have been diagnosed with ADHD since 11th grade and I am now in my first year of college after trying last year but taking a gap semester as online classes were impossible to follow through. I have never taken any form of medication to help my ADHD as I was in a private highschool that provided me with a lot of accomadation that made living with ADHD somewhat bareable. Now that I live alone and have to be fully autonomous, it is much harder to remain organised and to balance work time and free time, which is why I decided to try some meds.
Anyone has experience with STRATTERA and could tell me what to expect?
Any help appreciated :) | 2021-12-02T17:43:46.000Z | r7ctx1 | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I wil start taking STRATTERA in about a week and a half. What should I expect? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ctx1/i_wil_start_taking_strattera_in_about_a_week_and/ |
rollmyownway | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:42:02.000Z | r7csi7 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Newly Diagnosed - but Caffeine sensitive - which med to try? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7csi7/newly_diagnosed_but_caffeine_sensitive_which_med/ |
nox-electrica | Currently on 15mg XR, once a day and it helps tremendously as far as regulating my sleep cycles and my emotional regulation. Lately, though, I think I've been more scatterbrained and letting things slip. It's gotten to a point where I'm finally considering increasing my dose.
I've been on this dose since I first started (had never been on a stimulant med before) about... almost two years ago now? It did the trick fine so I felt no need to increase it (even my doctor seemed surprised when I turned down his suggestion to move up to 20mg.)
My main concern about increasing to 20mg is that I'll feel more of that "adrenaline rush" that comes when it peaks. I'm not super fond of that but it's bearable and even some days it helps give me that "alright, get up and get your tasks done!" push when I'm struggling for it.
Would increasing the dose intensify that feeling? (Trying to avoid this.) I'm afraid that if I increase the dose, I'll overshoot the benefit and just feel "high" or something... but tbh, I don't even know what that entails because I've never been "high" on adderall before. It just makes me not feel like a depressed brick on the floor.
Another question I have is does increasing the dose make the effect last longer?
I know the experiences are different for everyone and I'm definitely going to be going over this with my doctor before finalizing any decision to tamper with my dosing. I guess I've finally outgrown my starter dose? At least two years at 15mg was a good run... | 2021-12-02T17:41:36.000Z | r7cs4z | 2 | 1 | ADHD | What does it feel like to increase your dosage? (Adderall XR) | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cs4z/what_does_it_feel_like_to_increase_your_dosage/ |
kie942 | I've noticed that throughout my life, I tend to hyperfocus on certain people. It might not even be people I know. I just become so focused on knowing more about them. I'm uncertain why I do this, but it is incredibly frustrating. Part of me wonders if I see it as a challenge and that's what creates the motivation.
Like everything else that I hyperfocus on, it magically just ends. Does anybody else experience this or something similar? | 2021-12-02T17:38:27.000Z | r7cprx | 12 | 37 | ADHD | Hyperfocus on people?! | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cprx/hyperfocus_on_people/ |
-_-whatdidyoujustsay | I have a **lot** of backlogs. I have enormous, looming *piles* of backlogs.
I don't know where to start because it feels like I have to do them all at the same time. My prioritization skills are shit. Doing one makes me feel anxious that I'm not doing the other. I'd like to get them all off my plate before the year ends.
Sitting down and isolating myself to work is ineffective--my brain feels like it's wailing in agony. I end up placating it with quick dopamine boosts--food, reddit scrolling, napping.
Any similar experience to this? What do I have to do to become functional again? | 2021-12-02T17:37:27.000Z | r7coz2 | 4 | 3 | ADHD | What finally made you do it? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7coz2/what_finally_made_you_do_it/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:37:26.000Z | r7coyr | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Doctor wants to lower my dose. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7coyr/doctor_wants_to_lower_my_dose/ |
shiny_octopus | I feel like I am going to be interrogated.....
I am scared I am going to say the wrong things and she is going to misdiagnose me.
Or WORSE she is not going to believe me and think I am trying to score drugs...
I am scared I am not going to be able to express myself... or forget important things to say.
Andd I really cant afford another visit,its just soo expensive so I am hoping to get a resolution of sorts.
I mean I can only afford to visit once a month. Maybee once every 3 weeks.
It justs feels terrifying to sit in front of a stranger and pour my soul out. And try to talk about my entire life in 60 minutes....
Help. | 2021-12-02T17:37:26.000Z | r7coyh | 10 | 9 | ADHD | I will see a psychiatrist tomorrow for the first time and I feel nervous like I an walking into a job interview... Any advice? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7coyh/i_will_see_a_psychiatrist_tomorrow_for_the_first/ |
iDidntThinkiWasGonna | So I saw someone on this sub talking about how for people with ADHD, stimulants don't work as a stimulant for them, and that is makes them sleepy.
Is this true for everyone who has ADHD? If Adderall does work as a stimulant, does that mean I don't have ADHD?
I have a psych appointment soon and I haven't gotten my diagnosis yet, but I have tried Adderall and it definitely works as a stimulant for me. Does this mean I don't have ADHD? Or does it depend on the type of ADHD? | 2021-12-02T17:37:11.000Z | r7corl | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Does Adderall make you sleepy? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7corl/does_adderall_make_you_sleepy/ |
witch-bitch- | My boyfriend is constantly nagging me to find a hobby. I dabble in things and then get bored of them very quickly. I also don’t have the finances to really get anything I need for hobbies.
I’m tired of the constant nagging “you need to find something you stick to and enjoy.” No one understands how hard it is, I’ve tried various different things and none of them I found interesting enough to stick to. It drives me fucking crazy. | 2021-12-02T17:35:35.000Z | r7cnj2 | 13 | 11 | ADHD | Unable to find hobbies and stick to them | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cnj2/unable_to_find_hobbies_and_stick_to_them/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:34:52.000Z | r7cmxl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | struggling with coding interviews | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cmxl/struggling_with_coding_interviews/ |
Kedorlaomer12 | I have just recently been diagnosed with ADHD (F24). My therapist prescribed me Concerta 36 mg as a starting dosage. I’ve been reading up on this sub and it seems as if everyone got 18mg to start with. Im an athletic person, lift weights almost every day and tend to eat healthy. I get enough sleep, but my ADHD had literally been a torture before I got prescribed Concerta.
My first day was great, I felt very energized and accomplished so much more than I usually do. My second day gave me headache and continuous feeling of fatigue. This is my third day and I’m still feeling fatigued. I still manage to focus, better than I used to without the drug, but I don’t get the same effect as I expected.
I also quit caffeine cold turkey 3 days ago, previously had taken it 2-3 times a day totalling at 400-500 mg caffeine per day.
I just don’t get it why Concerta seems to make me want to sleep. The whole day im just extremely sleepy. My husband (also ADHD) gave me his instant-release Ritalin 10 mg, and that just made me feel calm, focused and for the first time in my life I was able to multi task. I’m not sure whether my dosage is too high, or is it too low? Is this fatigue feeling just a part of me adapting to it, or should I go to my therapist asap and try to switch to Ritalin.
If 10 mg of Ritalin made me feel okay, why is Concerta making me feel like this at a higher dosage? I need longer release cause I work all day on PC. Maybe I should ask for 2 doses of Ritalin per day?
Also, would it be a good idea to try and twitch my dose by myself, for a day or two. Say, I take half a pill, or 1.5 pills to see how it feels?
TL;DR
My first time ever taking Concerta 36 mg is making me sleepy and I’m not sure if it’s normal. | 2021-12-02T17:33:34.000Z | r7clw7 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Feeling fatigued on Concerta 36mg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7clw7/feeling_fatigued_on_concerta_36mg/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:31:47.000Z | r7ckhl | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Help w Adderall Experience!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ckhl/help_w_adderall_experience/ |
Sayyida_alHurra | Hello,
I was prescribed 20mg of Ritalin SR a few months ago, but I'm unsure if it's having the effect it's supposed to have. I wanted to ask for the opinions of other people here who've tried the drug and others.
The main issues that I have are 1) getting myself up in the morning 2) focusing at work 3) being capable of doing things that require sustained attention like reading.
1) the Ritalin is supposed to make it easier to get up in the morning, but it doesn't really do anything because I can't get myself up to take the pill. I usually set an alarm at around 7:30 with the goal of starting work at 9, but it can take me up to 10:30 or 11 to actually pull myself out of the bed.
2) Since I started taling Ritalin I think that I work a bit better, I can sit in one place and work on a task for about half an hour at a time, compared to before when it was more like 5 minutes.
3) I am still completely incapable of reading because the Ritalin wears off before the evening which is when I need it.
So the medication is sort of working for 1/3 issues. I'm not sure if this is sort of what is expected when you start getting treatment for ADHD, and if the rest has to be worked on in other ways, or if my dose is too low or if I need a different medication.
Appreciate any advice you guys can offer. | 2021-12-02T17:31:31.000Z | r7ckag | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Curious about other people's experience with Ritalin | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ckag/curious_about_other_peoples_experience_with/ |
_baronvonbullshit_ | I just want an honest explanation of how to pursue an adhd diagnosis. While I do have health insurance, I don't have a primary care provider, as I have moved and changed jobs and insurance pretty much every 6 months for going on 5 or 6 years now (it's not likely I'll get to settle down in the short term either). I really don't have a strong grasp of the healthcare side of this adulting stuff. I've only briefly talked to counselors and the last time I dealt with medication was through a psychiatric nurse practitioner for several years ending like, 7 years ago, while I was in college. Can I simply contact a specialist for an assessment or do I have to get set up with a pcp and get a referral from them first? I'm in New Mexico, for reference. | 2021-12-02T17:31:26.000Z | r7ck8j | 2 | 1 | ADHD | How does getting a diagnosis work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ck8j/how_does_getting_a_diagnosis_work/ |
julygirl11 | I’m a 21 female diagnosed with ADHD when I was around 4 or 5, and I’ve been on Vyvanse for approximately 15 years until I recently switched to Adderall. I was never really ever informed about people abusing stimulants for non-medical purposes. So when I got to college at the time, I attended CU Boulder, and I was blown away at how many people abused it who didn’t have ADHD and how the people who sold it who had ADHD had must not have needed it as I take medication daily.
I always found people’s answers interesting that it helps them get a semester’s worth of homework done, or they swear by better grades, and it can help you lose weight. It was interesting because people assumed it helped me the same way it “helped” them.
Has anyone else encountered people who misuse stimulants? What was the conversation like?
Ultimately I feel like the misuse of stimulants by people who don’t use it for medical reasons is why stimulants get such a bad reputation today. Yes they are dangerous but when used correctly they truly are life changing at least for me. | 2021-12-02T17:25:39.000Z | r7cfq3 | 112 | 238 | ADHD | The abuse/misuse of stimulants by people who don’t medically need it is one of the main reasons why stimulants have such a horrible reputation. | 0.96 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cfq3/the_abusemisuse_of_stimulants_by_people_who_dont/ |
PolarBearClaire19 | I work in an office and was spoken to about tardiness today. I have a few issues with time management but im otherwise good at my job. I feel really discouraged. I work in an office and i like my job. I don't want to get fired. I'm thinking of asking my psychiatrist for a note and wondered if anyone else had tried this? She's very familiar with adult ADHD and how it can affect executive function. Im just very nervous about this right now. Thanks | 2021-12-02T17:24:50.000Z | r7cf2m | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Doctors Note for Work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7cf2m/doctors_note_for_work/ |
scotty7777777 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:24:18.000Z | r7ceof | 1 | 1 | ADHD | In meetings, I don't ask questions anymore | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ceof/in_meetings_i_dont_ask_questions_anymore/ |
leah_0201 | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:21:20.000Z | r7ccd2 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Timed essays | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ccd2/timed_essays/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:21:17.000Z | r7ccbu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Has anyone ever gotten a doctors note for work that allows them flexibility with start and end times for a shift? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7ccbu/has_anyone_ever_gotten_a_doctors_note_for_work/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-12-02T17:18:05.000Z | r7c9s9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I honestly just need to vent about what I struggle with on a daily basis that I believe to be related to ADHD. I don’t have anyone to talk to about anything like this so I hope this is the right place. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7c9s9/i_honestly_just_need_to_vent_about_what_i/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:17:09.000Z | r7c903 | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Have you had a conversation with people who abuse/take stimulants who don’t have ADHD? How did it go and was it offending? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7c903/have_you_had_a_conversation_with_people_who/ |
socialskills100 | I read yesterday that ADHD people wake up with a “tired brain.” Basically saying normal people will feel the same type of exhaustion at 10-11pm at night, as we feel in the morning. Honestly hit home for me.
I’m just so confused! My mom leaves the house at 5.20am. Every, single, day, I wake up at 5.25am. I suspect I wake up from the door slamming and then slowly wake up enough to check the time. WIDE. AWAKE.
Today my alarm rang at 6.15am. I was EXHAUSTED. I only managed to get a power nap too, should have the opposite affect.
I had a couple of weeks off, and woke up naturally at 9am and felt amazing. On the last few days I set an alarm for about 9.15 and I would wake up EXHAUSTED again. Same quality of sleep, same amount of time slept. I spent the days the same too.
The days with alarms, it takes me 4 hours to wake up fully. Without alarms I don’t have this struggle at all.
Is there ANY way around this? Soon my alarm will be set to about 9-11am for work, thankfully. But until then, I’m _struggling_ | 2021-12-02T17:16:52.000Z | r7c8t1 | 105 | 808 | ADHD | If I wake up “naturally” I’m wide awake. If I’m woken by an alarm, I’m dead | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7c8t1/if_i_wake_up_naturally_im_wide_awake_if_im_woken/ |
STIIBBNEY | With my ADHD-I, I'm not hyperactive or impulsive, just inattentive, fatigued, and sluggish. I also have autism, anxiety disorders, and most of my family has depression. So I don't wabt to take anything that would make my anxiet, irritability, and mood worse.
I tried Adderall, it made my mood swing from restlessness (at 5mg) to anxiety and depression (at 10mg) in a matter of days. Concerta did nothing. Currently I'm on Strattera now (since September) but haven't seen any improvement yet (my dosage was upped from 40mg to 60mg more recently).
What medication helped you? Did any stimulant help? How about non-stimulants? Or other types of medications? Was there anything that helped? | 2021-12-02T17:15:44.000Z | r7c7xb | 6 | 4 | ADHD | What medication helped you the most for ADHD-Inattentive type? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7c7xb/what_medication_helped_you_the_most_for/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-12-02T17:12:06.000Z | r7c50q | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Good job... Still clueless as to what that is... | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/r7c50q/good_job_still_clueless_as_to_what_that_is/ |
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