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kp6615

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2021-12-20T11:12:02.000Z

rkkz04

ADHD

We let the laundry pile up

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkz04/we_let_the_laundry_pile_up/

GrowingToad

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2021-12-20T10:57:57.000Z

rkkqis

ADHD

So...does taking ADHD meds shorten your lifespan?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkqis/sodoes_taking_adhd_meds_shorten_your_lifespan/

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2021-12-20T10:53:18.000Z

rkko8m

ADHD

Partner with adhd and broken sleep

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkko8m/partner_with_adhd_and_broken_sleep/

alexzyczia

I remember doing a lot of sexual stuff as a kid to feel something with several other kids. I’m disgusted looking back at it now. I also had sex at 14 with older men. Experienced rape from being curious as well. Feeling like it’s all my fault and could’ve been prevented. But there’s other stuff I don’t feel like explaining. I always thought something wrong with me but do you guys experience being hyper sexual sometimes? Or daydream about sex a lot? Or just want to masturbate just because you’re bored? I’m find myself doing these a lot.

2021-12-20T10:50:56.000Z

rkkmv6

ADHD

Engaging in risky sexual behavior since childhood?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkmv6/engaging_in_risky_sexual_behavior_since_childhood/

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2021-12-20T10:49:50.000Z

rkkm76

ADHD

Has anyone else experienced risky sexual behavior as a child?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkm76/has_anyone_else_experienced_risky_sexual_behavior/

squeakypotato1221

My partner (31m) and I (32f) both have ADHD. He has your traditional, hyperactive/impulsive ADHD (medicated), while I have inattentive ADHD. We've been dating for a while and one of the great things that makes us work so well is a general understanding of each other and our struggles in a way that not many other people do. However, there are times where I will say something and he will just snap and say, “that’s just who I am and I’m not going to change”. It's almost always just a statement or question, like asking him to clean the dishes. And to be clear, I do these things all in completely ADHD friendly ways. I have spent countless hours researching the best ways to approach topics with him so that it doesn't come across as attacking. I ask questions directly, ie. "hey, can you clean the dishes tonight? Doesn't matter what time as long as it's before the morning." I have never once called him lazy or accused him of not caring. He's brilliant and cares for me so much, he's just forgetful. Everything also has to be on his timeline and I just have to accept it because it's "just how his brain works", no compromising allowed. And no matter what I do or what fight we get into, I feel like I'm the one who's expected to change my reactions to fit his anxiety and ADHD. I get that he's the one with more severe ADHD, but I'm starting to burn out because I put in so much painstaking effort into understanding and working with his ADHD, but I don't feel like he does anything to accomodate mine. He gets upset when I'm late somewhere or when I zone out mid-conversation. He's fumes when I interrupt him mid-story. He tells me that I'm being rude and now (because of his ADHD) he's lost his train of thought and that I need to stop interrupting. These are huge insecurities for me, because I've been criticized for all of these things my whole life. He's even done the whole "if people have said it before so why don’t you do something about it?” as if it wasn’t something I’ve been working on since I was a kid. Please don't get me wrong, 98% of the time, he's the most wonderful human. I think the problem is that he has spent years educating himself on the traditional ADHD that he has, but he's forgetting that my quirks are just as much of a struggle as his, they just present in different ways. So where he'd be understanding if I decided to impulsively take up pottery, he's not willing to change his mindset when my impulsiveness comes out as an interuption in conversation. I'm not sure what to do. I know I need to talk to him, to get him to understand that as much as he says "that's just how his brain his", that it's the same way with my brain. But I'm not sure how to approach it or what to say to him to get him to understand that his words are hurtful. It just sucks so much that I have to research and accomodate him, but it's like he forgets that I have my own struggles and just want the same courtesy and compassion that I give to him. Does anyone have any advice for how to approach him about the topic without him feeling attacked or defensive?

2021-12-20T10:46:44.000Z

rkkkna

ADHD

How do I get my ADHD partner to acknowledge he's not the only one with ADHD in our relationship?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkkna/how_do_i_get_my_adhd_partner_to_acknowledge_hes/

VaskenMaros

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2021-12-20T10:45:25.000Z

rkkjyb

ADHD

My psychiatrist is not available until February, is there ANY way I can get my meds before then?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkjyb/my_psychiatrist_is_not_available_until_february/

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2021-12-20T10:41:33.000Z

rkkhza

ADHD

I have life 17 years of suicidal though because of my adhd

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkhza/i_have_life_17_years_of_suicidal_though_because/

shadow_dancer13

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2021-12-20T10:41:26.000Z

rkkhww

ADHD

CANADA: How can I get a ritalin or any dopamine inhibitor prescription as an international student?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkhww/canada_how_can_i_get_a_ritalin_or_any_dopamine/

enviornmentalheart

I have always been the type to experience an emotion and have it completely overtake me. I was definitely an “everything is the end of the world” type meltdown teenager but started feeling ashamed of my big emotions and tried to hide them to appear “put together.” Now 22 I notice that when I’m trying to “hold myself together” or calm myself down before my emotions spill over I end up feeling repressed or more anxious. I always feel so much more calm and level after I can go have a good cry about things. I tend to do this alone so it doesn’t affect me socially. I just feel like a baby that gets overdramatic and then I feel bad about myself. It really makes me feel like I’m acting like a little kid that won’t get their way but it’s usually over things that definitely could warrant a valid cry. Because of that I try to talk the emotions down before I get there cause that’s what my brain thinks is the “adult” thing to do and I already kinda feel like that inadequate little kid a lot. Am I creating more problems by not letting myself cry it out? I noticed during my last break up i’d be a lot less likely to have a panic attack during the day if I was actively taking time at night to think about it and cry through it. It’s almost as if crying is one of the only ways that I really know how to let things out. Otherwise they just circle in my head endlessly. Anyone share these feelings? Note: I work with a therapist weekly and have been for years. So these crying spells usually start with a lot of dramatic thinking but by the time it’s over I can recognize reality vs catastrophizing. And I overall feel better not suppressing my drama.

2021-12-20T10:40:10.000Z

rkkh5p

ADHD

Sometimes letting myself meltdown and cry feels a lot better than “emotionally regulating” anyone share this feeling?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkh5p/sometimes_letting_myself_meltdown_and_cry_feels_a/

Competitive_Life6561

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2021-12-20T10:35:49.000Z

rkkf00

ADHD

Any good video games for me?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkf00/any_good_video_games_for_me/

Particular_Golf4160

I recently got myself a blood pressure device that measures my heart rate as well. For more context, I’m 25, overweight (not severely at all but considered overweight) have hypothyroidism and high cholesterol. I’m on 54mg of concerta. I take my concerta usually around 9 am every morning. My resting heart rate and bp are within good ranges when I wake up. I also tend to measure 1-2 hours after taking concerta and my levels are okay then as well. Come the evening (5pm-7pm) and my heart rate spikes to over 100 (usually 105-115) and stays in that range until I fall asleep. I don’t know if concerta is causing this or not. I have no way of knowing. I work from home and usually, I’m just sitting down on a chair when it starts to increase. If concerta was the reason, would my heart be racing after taking the medication? Or is it safe to assume it’s not my concerta due to my heart rate and bp increasing later in the day (usually 5-6pm). My doctor has no clue and is suggestion we stop stimulants all together. So I’m screwed either way.

2021-12-20T10:29:01.000Z

rkkb2s

ADHD

How do you know ADHD meds are affecting your blood pressure and heart rate?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkkb2s/how_do_you_know_adhd_meds_are_affecting_your/

Radiant-Lettuce-4256

I’m currently interning in a lab and I enjoyed it very much. My advisor so far has been very supportive of my research projects (though I did not tell him I have ADHD and its comorbidities) and enthusiastic about having me in his lab if I ever applied for grad school. However when I told this to my school therapist, he seemed very concerned- especially since research projects are open-ended, and there’s a lack of structure/deadlines compared to how it is in undergraduate years or when we work in companies (I usually work “best” under pressure, i.e. nearing the deadline) Moreover, I’m very clumsy, forgetful, and lackluster when it comes to planning (I tend to underestimate the time needed for my experiments to finish) which leads me thinking, is pursuing a PhD a good idea for us with ADHD? Has anyone gone through this before? I’m wondering if it’s gonna be manageable and whether I’ll be able to survive if I ever decide to go for it. My school has quite a strict requirement for graduation from PhD programs and I’m wondering if it’s still worth it to apply.

2021-12-20T10:25:47.000Z

rkk9f4

ADHD

Is pursuing a PhD a good idea for us with ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkk9f4/is_pursuing_a_phd_a_good_idea_for_us_with_adhd/

Raizarko

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2021-12-20T10:22:59.000Z

rkk7zf

ADHD

Genetic and ADHD. Is right to not want others have it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkk7zf/genetic_and_adhd_is_right_to_not_want_others_have/

niggellas1210

Im at a point where I dont answer texts or phone calls at all anymore. It feels so pointless if I know the second a conversation goes bland I will forget about it and not text back anymore. Also if there is any amount of stress involved in the conversation/relationship. Im only really motivated to talk if I find a meme that reminds me of someone, if its a girl I like or if its over discord where its more just a hangout than a planned conversation. I have many good friends from the past and they still havent given up on me. But maintaining friendships that are "out of sight" seems impossible to me. Even if I really like them and they dont give me these feelings of social anxiety (which I usually have)

2021-12-20T10:17:56.000Z

rkk56k

ADHD

How the - do I keep up with friends and family?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkk56k/how_the_do_i_keep_up_with_friends_and_family/

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2021-12-20T10:17:52.000Z

rkk55a

ADHD

Having difficulty getting diagnosed?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkk55a/having_difficulty_getting_diagnosed/

Snowypaton1

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2021-12-20T10:09:50.000Z

rkk0vw

ADHD

My sex drive has changed majorly

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkk0vw/my_sex_drive_has_changed_majorly/

Absolute_Goober

I'm not diagnosed with adhd, but at this point I'm convinced there's something out of whack in my brain. I already filled out a DSM 5-questionnaire, and could recognize in my own life many of the symptoms described in it. Now to the point. Recently my mental health has turned for the worse, and I've had a hard time feeling good about anything. I'd be happy to do nothing, and wait for better days to come, but I still live with my parents. Parents to whom I've opened up about what I'm dealing with, and who have turned out to be incredibly unsupportive to the point where I'm getting verbally abused daily for not doing things the way they'd like. It is soul crushing, and all I can think about is moving out so that my problems won't affect others. I can't realistically move out yet, and I likely won't change come tomorrow, so my parents will continue to make me feel like shit about feeling like shit. This has been my rant, Thank you!

2021-12-20T10:06:04.000Z

rkjz1k

ADHD

Parents' expectations and depression don't mix

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjz1k/parents_expectations_and_depression_dont_mix/

pinkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

I'm traveling back home for Christmas. Ofcourse I did not arrange the right papers for me to bring my meds 🙄. It's gonna be a busy two weeks when I'm there. My family has tons of activities planned AND I have to study for my exams. I know I will have the time to do my study work, but without the meds its gonna be a challenge to plan, organize and execute. I can see myself just not doing anything for it. It also doesn't help that I'm probably gonna be overwhelmed by doing activities (I love my family but they can be stressful at times). Does anyone have some advise for me? Any hacks or emergency strategies are welcome.

2021-12-20T10:05:55.000Z

rkjyyz

ADHD

Traveling home without medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjyyz/traveling_home_without_medication/

Breadedthunderthigh

South Carolina, Anthem Healthy Savings Choice Plan, $3,500 deductible. I used the membership card my psychiatrist gave me to get a free 30 day trial of 30mg Vyvanse. He told me to hold onto the card and use it again to pay $30/month when I get a refill if I decided to stick with it. The price was $350, with the card it dropped to $260 for the 2nd month. If I were to get this refilled every month, I would almost hit the deductible in a year, not taking into account the visits to the offices. Even then, my Mother who is also on Vyvanse and the same insurance still pays the same after reaching her deductible. What are my options? Changing our insurance plan isn’t an option. I’ve tried generic medications and they cause more side effects than I care for and didn’t help my ADHD in the slightest.

2021-12-20T10:05:55.000Z

rkjyyu

ADHD

Had to pay $260 out of pocket for medication.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjyyu/had_to_pay_260_out_of_pocket_for_medication/

Califlowerice

I've been trying to get answers on a possible ADHD problem combined with depression. I don't want to get into the specifics of my situation as I am going to therapy and feel that is where I should bring up the topic but I can't because I keep thinking that maybe I am just making this up, and I am only lazy, unmotivated and I'm subconsciously trying to make excuses for myself and not being able to function like everybody else vs. Allowing myself to think that maybe I'm struggling and I need help full stop. So I wanted to ask if anyone struggles with this same mental gymnastic and maybe has some tips to overcome it. (For a little bit of context I'm a 23 year old female student).

2021-12-20T09:58:53.000Z

rkjuuf

ADHD

How do you know?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjuuf/how_do_you_know/

wanderer-earthchild

I’m devastated, my mom yelled at me so much, she cannot understand how can I be so useless, the funny thing is that whatever she says I already said it to myself, she was mean with me when I was a kid, now I’m mean to myself, specially when I mess up like right now. I needed to get a PCR and I overestimated the time it would take for the results to get to me, you know, time blind and stuff. I feel terrible, I know ADHD people have a hard time regulating emotions, and I really feel like crap right now. Have you ever miss a flight? I’m sure this things happen, specially to us, but I need some empathy cause I’m not getting much from the people around me

2021-12-20T09:58:25.000Z

rkjuna

ADHD

I lost my flight

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjuna/i_lost_my_flight/

Adventurous-Event322

At first, i took ritalin, and i found out my anxiety, ritalin was making things extremely unbearable despite the superhuman performance increase at work Now im takimg brupopion and SSRIs. The SSRI is making my RLS worse, and my RLS is probably due to adhd dopamine channels Right now, i dont know if my lack of focus causing me to make mistakes all the time is causing me anxiety, or my anxiety is something more neurologically based

2021-12-20T09:45:18.000Z

rkjnuu

ADHD

Struggling with adhd and anxiety combined with RLS

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjnuu/struggling_with_adhd_and_anxiety_combined_with_rls/

xXdexterDXx

Morning (4am) today I’m going to play my game for a couple of hours actually no wait I’m gunna wash up first or shall I shower before I wash up actually I’m going to go outside and smoke a ciggy with a cup of tea before that..sounds like a nice start to the day… I’ll put the clean clothes away first and work my way through the house front to back or back to front which would be quicker…I’ll start side to side.I’m gunna play my game first actually and get that out the way…forgot about work daaaam its okay so 2 hours left till I have to leave for work but if I don’t leave soon I’ll be late.. call in sick then you can finish what you started…(mental block). Go to work at work call in sick so you can go home and finish what you started.. okay that sounds like a better idea least I’ve shown my face… nope not a good idea I can’t loose my job.. my jobs not the problem… okay did I take my meds today no I didn’t daaam it… should of remembered maybe I won’t be like this who knows..I don’t know so don’t ask me ask the others that complain about me all time they would know.. I still feel the same

2021-12-20T09:41:20.000Z

rkjlow

ADHD

Disability or is it an advanced brain function !!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjlow/disability_or_is_it_an_advanced_brain_function/

Grantuh

Year after year of struggling in school and feeing different than the other kids. I’d go home and tell my mom i think that i’m different and that some teachers even suggested i get tested. Always met with, “no!!!! you are NORMAL!! Nothings wrong with you, just work harder”. I believed her and all of the peers and teachers that told me that I was lazy, different, annoying, out of place, etc.... Well, funny, even though i am diagnosed now as an adult, whenever I went through that anxiety-ridden process she *still* said that there weren’t any apparent “symptoms” when i was a child. Today, I have a document that goes from 2006-2016 every single year that corroborates that *that is not remotely true.* Every year at this camp i went to as a child, counselors were required to write a paragraph~ note every year to help the next counselors adjust and respond to a certain campers behavior or quirks. I was able to obtain all of my records. I only wanted to see them for the sake of curiosity, but what i read in my notes ended up shocking me. Almost every single entry just describes problems I had with ADHD! If I had access to this information during the diagnosis process, it would’ve been so different! I’ll include some of the most relevant notes. - 2006 (8 years old): “*He is a good kid but very absent-minded. He is prone to wander and you must tell him what to do several times or he will not hear you or get it done*” - 2007 (9 years old): “*——— is an awesome kid, but he is extremely absent-minded at times, and will have to be brought back to reality. He had problems with cleaning, but other than that was obedient and not a problem at all. On a few occasions, he would feel attacked by other campers when they would blame him for something, but if you sit down with him he will calm quickly*” - 2008 (10 years old): “*Great kid but still very absent-minded. He is funny and the kids love him. Still has trouble listening sometimes, so unfortunately you just have to look him in the eyes and repeat yourself.*” - 2009 (11 years old): “*——— is a good kid. I’m convinced he has ADHD whether he is diagnosed or not. Keep an eye on him. If you need him to do something you usually need to ask him more than once. And you usually have to watch him do it to make sure that it is done.*” - 2010 (12 years old): “*sometimes spacey but he listens if you look him in the eye and tell him stuff. He never maliciously disobeyed me but he sometimes just doesn’t hear you.*” As you can see, pretty cut and dry what was observed. I’m curious if any of these observations or memories resonate with anybody else here. Reading some of these entries brought me back to all of the feelings of being different or apart from the rest and how hard that was. I have to say, even though i’m diagnosed now and am receiving treatment and help, it still feels like a huge weight has just been lifted off my shoulders. It completely wipes away any of my inner false narratives I may have created blaming myself for everything. **TL;DR - hit the holy grail of corroborative evidence to ADHD symptoms apparent during my developmental years and it feels amazing just having another piece to the puzzle on why things happened the way they did and how**

2021-12-20T09:33:32.000Z

rkjhjn

ADHD

10+ years of archived notes from a summer camp I attended as a child. After YEARS of parents telling me i was “normal” and “just not working hard enough” this feels like a HUGE validation!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjhjn/10_years_of_archived_notes_from_a_summer_camp_i/

mcpondus

I try not to care what people think of me, but using a fidget toy in public is so difficult for me. I’m scared people will think i’m weird. Even though it helps me so much to stay focused when my hands are doing stuff. My all time favorite fidget toy is Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty, Nee Doh stress ball and my bike chain fidget. I wish I could overcome my fear of judgement and just bring a tin of putty to school, on a shopping trip or when going to get coffee with friends, without fearing that people will stare and judge.

2021-12-20T09:30:16.000Z

rkjfic

ADHD

Fidgeting in public

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjfic/fidgeting_in_public/

99_ahc

Hi there. Title sums it up. I started Adderall XR 10mg a lil while ago, I'm almost a week into it. The first two days were really good, I didn't feel like I was bouncing off the walls or anything, I didn't even feel crazy energized, I just felt very present and mentally calm and I felt truly normal/stable for the first time in ages. I could go into detail but I felt really good in a very neutral way lol. Day 3 I started to notice that I no longer had the nausea and, possibly due to this, I could no longer tell when the pill kicked in. I could after a little while, but it definitely felt slightly milder, though I thought maybe I was just overthinking it. I'm probably not supposed to notice it much. Day 4 up to now (day 5 or 6 not sure) the pills seem to have a much milder effect. I'm still not hyperthinking and spiraling to the degree I would without it, but I'm definitely overthinking things more than when I started. It kinda feels like it's just doing generally less every day. Am I doing something wrong? Why has it changed? I'm sort of worried because I felt so normal and calm and I wasn't fidgeting at all or doing all my usual anxious tendencies for the first two days and now it feels like it's not really doing that good of a job. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

2021-12-20T09:27:09.000Z

rkjdsw

ADHD

About 5 or 6 days in and kinda feels like adderall xr does less for me every day?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjdsw/about_5_or_6_days_in_and_kinda_feels_like/

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2021-12-20T09:26:58.000Z

rkjdp8

ADHD

Oral dex vs snorting dex

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjdp8/oral_dex_vs_snorting_dex/

Kindly_Importance374

I just feel so confused right now. So, I recently got diagnosed with combined type adhd in November and got prescribed 10mg of generic adderall ir twice a day. I took them throughout the month but never felt any different? I think I had a lower appetite, but not entirely sure. I mentioned this to my doctor in my follow-up last week and they upped the dose to 20mg. This is the 3rd day and…..it’s like I’m taking candy. Literally feel no different at all. Is this normal? I have never used stimulants in the past, and I usually drink a lot of coffee to try and focus on stuff. My doc did say that it was unusual and I should have felt something, so now I’m worried as even when the dose if doubled that I still not noticing anything. I take it when I wake up, with water, and then usually eat a small breakfast afterwards, if that affects anything.

2021-12-20T09:23:31.000Z

rkjbxm

ADHD

Is it normal to not feel literally any different on adderall?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjbxm/is_it_normal_to_not_feel_literally_any_different/

pamplonamh

I was diagnosed with ADHD in high school, I'm 33 now and I am bored most of the time. The one thing I'm interested in is talking to people but it's hard to find people to talk to. I find most of the day I'm bored out of my mind, I do work on average one hour a day during which I'm multitasking but otherwise, I am always staring at the time and trying to find something to pass even 1 minute and just waiting for the day to end. I also have depression so I'm not motivated to do anything. I am going to visit a therapist/psychiatrist in a month but any suggestions for what I can do for now? I've never reached out for help since high school so please be gentle and give me some advice on making life more manageable for now.

2021-12-20T09:23:06.000Z

rkjbq6

ADHD

Looking for some advice. All day every day I'm looking for things to do to even pass 1 minute and I check the clock no less than a few times every 5 minutes.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjbq6/looking_for_some_advice_all_day_every_day_im/

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2021-12-20T09:22:46.000Z

rkjbjv

ADHD

What helps with being kept awake by hyperfocus?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkjbjv/what_helps_with_being_kept_awake_by_hyperfocus/

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2021-12-20T09:07:42.000Z

rkj38d

ADHD

How do you know ADHD meds are affecting your blood pressure and heart rate?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkj38d/how_do_you_know_adhd_meds_are_affecting_your/

Beez_And_Trees

Allow me to explain. I was eating an orange in bed, but realized afterward that my trashcan was not in my room. I went to leave to throw the peels away and (curse my small hands) dropped a piece of an orange peel. I looked everywhere I could easily see and could not for the life of me find it. So….I’m not sure if a peel will actually mold or get gross (probably just dry out?) but the concern made me think “well now I definitely have to clean”. I then realized what a great motivation this could be, even though it’s probably not very healthy lol. Idea: In whatever way works for you, get something tiny that will rot or mold and then intentionally lose it in the mess. Perhaps multiple pieces if you really need it. If you’re messy but not into being around literal rotting trash, you should be motivated within the next day to clean up everything until you find the piece(s). please note: I do not recommend this as any sort of health professional or expert. in fact this could be a SUPER bad thing to practice depending. try at your own risk

2021-12-20T09:00:33.000Z

rkiz2z

ADHD

Can’t get yourself to clean your room? Lose a piece of food in the mess

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkiz2z/cant_get_yourself_to_clean_your_room_lose_a_piece/

aphroditespearl

I’ve been on Ritalin for 7 years and have done 5 hour testing for adhd twice, once in 2013 and once in 2019. The paperwork shows that I’m clearly VERY adhd and my new doctor still won’t prescribe me Ritalin. Not being on it is kind of ruining my life. Can my primary doctor prescribe it? Idk what to do. Every psych I’ve had says they won’t prescribe it to anyone at first but once they see my paperwork they end up prescribing it. I’m so frustrated, I can barely type coherently

2021-12-20T08:57:41.000Z

rkix6s

ADHD

New psychiatrist won’t prescribe Ritalin

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkix6s/new_psychiatrist_wont_prescribe_ritalin/

altezzaforever

Hey All, About 4 months into my Medicated ADHD Journey, i'm currently on 30mg of Dexamphetamine. When I first noticed this, I looked into this and thought it was due to Anxiety as the feeling like you always need to poop was a symptom. And during this time I was under extreme stress and anxiety with University and Life stuff. It's been a couple months since, and i've taken breaks off the meds here and there for varying lengths and noticed that this feeling always occurs when I take my meds. I don't know if its really anxiety? or just a side affect. I did notice that one of the ingredients is Lactose Monohydrate so perhaps that's a contributor?

2021-12-20T08:56:32.000Z

rkiwkc

ADHD

ADHD Meds make me feel like I need to poop ALL THE TIME!!!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkiwkc/adhd_meds_make_me_feel_like_i_need_to_poop_all/

thelovelyredhead

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2021-12-20T08:55:39.000Z

rkiw3z

ADHD

Has anyone been misdiagnosed with depression before getting the right ADHD diagnosis?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkiw3z/has_anyone_been_misdiagnosed_with_depression/

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2021-12-20T08:51:18.000Z

rkitrj

ADHD

Anger issues? Have you found something that works

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkitrj/anger_issues_have_you_found_something_that_works/

TeaTimeJess_

TLDR; I've seen a psych on and off for a few years, am diagnosed, have had medication before so I know how I function with and without it. Stuff happened, lost access to healthcare, am having a horrid unlucky streak w/applying to assistance constant paperwork loss. So it's gotten to the point if it weren't for friends caring for me I'd be homeless because I'm just a horrid spiraling mess atm. What do you guys do to help without having meds when you have severe symptoms? Anyone know any like \*extremely\* low cost ways of getting any kind of immediate help?

2021-12-20T08:48:39.000Z

rkis83

ADHD

No access to healthcare, self-managing advice?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkis83/no_access_to_healthcare_selfmanaging_advice/

Hassavocadoz

I (27,f) took Elvanse for about 6 months and worked quite well but recently I've been suffering more from side effects, so my psychiatrist suggested to give Strattera a try. Since Strattera is not a stimulant and it also takes at least a few weeks to fully kick in I expect the transition to be a little bit rocky. My doctor adviced me to stay 2 days of Elvanse before I take the first dose of Strattera. I even thought about staying of Elvanse for a week before I switch but I haven't decided yet. Do you have any more suggestions for a smoother transition? I'm also very interested in your first hand experiences with Strattera.

2021-12-20T08:48:31.000Z

rkis5y

ADHD

Any advice for a smooth transition from Elvanse/Vyvanse to Strattera?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkis5y/any_advice_for_a_smooth_transition_from/

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2021-12-20T08:46:48.000Z

rkiraz

ADHD

ADHD/vyvanse/24-dnp

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkiraz/adhdvyvanse24dnp/

Top_Locksmith_2624

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2021-12-20T08:44:09.000Z

rkipw5

ADHD

Losing important things

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkipw5/losing_important_things/

Pol20000

Hey all newly diagnosed and already increased from 18mg to 27mg. Concerta really helps with my morning anxiety and daytime boredom and I feel ‘normal’ until 3. Then I get tired but also busy mind and sad, and there’s still at least 6 hours left of day. Any suggestions as to what I can do? Will increase of dosage help?

2021-12-20T08:42:51.000Z

rkip7d

ADHD

Concerta good for day but evening I’m struggling

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkip7d/concerta_good_for_day_but_evening_im_struggling/

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2021-12-20T08:39:10.000Z

rkin3r

ADHD

The blonde kid from south park

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkin3r/the_blonde_kid_from_south_park/

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2021-12-20T08:37:24.000Z

rkim8w

ADHD

I relate to the blonde kid from South Park

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkim8w/i_relate_to_the_blonde_kid_from_south_park/

ahhlecks09

there is one thing about my adhd that i haven't found some weird method to alleviate yet. imposter syndrome! for example, all my time ive spent learning guitar by myself and in college (where i had earned a literal scholarship for jazz guitar) i've doubted my ability to actually play the instrument. im insecure enough about this that i regularly record myself playing, upload it somewhere, and then watch it a while later and think to myself: 'wow, i wish i could play like them.' has anybody found any good methods for working on this? trying to just will my mindset to change with positive thinking n' stuff has not worked, and its the one thing about my creativity i really dislike.

2021-12-20T08:36:07.000Z

rkilk9

ADHD

methods to work on intense imposter syndrome?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkilk9/methods_to_work_on_intense_imposter_syndrome/

pimogoingonpomo

Was diagnosed while living abroad but I’m back in my home country now - USA - and need to go through this process all over again to get a prescription. Flair is under questions/advice because I didn’t know which other one to choose, but I am NOT looking for advice, just need to know if there are any significant differences (eg. length it takes to get a diagnosis, understanding) between the two so I can come to my own decision. Thank you!

2021-12-20T08:26:38.000Z

rkige1

ADHD

Is there a difference in being diagnosed / prescribed meds by a doctor vs. a psychiatrist?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkige1/is_there_a_difference_in_being_diagnosed/

ProduceBoring6423

Our daughter was diagnosed with ADHD when she was 6 (about 6 years ago), at the time the Psychiatrist stated that we could trial medication, which I thought was a good idea, but my husband declined, as his father also declined to put him on medication when it was suggested that he start medication, as my husband was diagnosed with ADHD when he was 10. I had already made an appointment to have her "tested", as this is what was recommended by our pediatrician. I told the Psychiatrist that I was going to have her tested to see if she truly had ADHD, he stated after our hour long interview and appointment that he "didn't need testing to know that she in fact had ADHD (combined type) and to save our money, I'll give you the documentation that you need to get her the accommodations that she needs in school". I listened to his words and took her "official" diagnosis to her elementary school; her teachers were extremely understanding and made sure that she had accommodations, without actually really needing to, as she did not have a 504 or an IEP in place. Fast-forward to second grade when her teacher had concerns that her academics were being negatively affected by her ADHD, so she asked that she be tested by the school. I signed paperwork that allowed her to be tested by the school, as I too believed that she had some issues that needed to be addressed. About one week after I allowed permission to test my daughter, I received a phone call from the counselor, she stated that my daughter's test scores where good and that "technically" did not qualify for services. I took this at face value and thought that she was good and "technically" her test scores did not qualify her for services. Meanwhile, we had gone through various types of therapy and "mindfulness training" for her throughout the years to no avail. It was a very trying 3-4 years, as my husband was adamantly against trying any type of medication to treat her ADHD. Background, my husband does in fact have ADHD, but will tell anyone who asks "it has made him who he is today" and he has never taken medication. He has a very negative perspective on medication to treat ADHD, as quite a few of the people that he has known to take medication have taken it not to treat ADHD. For this reason he refuses to let our daughter to take medication. It frustrates me to no end, as my brother also has ADHD and has taken medication since he was 7 (he's now 35). I have tried to explain to him that if someone had diabetes or high blood pressure they would treat it, this is the same case for someone who actually needs treatment for ADHD. Unfortunately, he does not see this. My daughter is now in middle school, but before she got to middle school I insisted that she be reevaluated, but was again told that due to her test scores that she did not qualify for services. We then took the issue up with the superintendent and explained that she has a confirmed diagnosis of ADHD by a Psychiatrist and that we could contact the US Department of Education if she continued to be denied services. After this we were invited to a meeting and ultimately she was given a 504. Fast-forward this year, I was diagnosed with ADHD in September of this year (at 39 years old). There were things that I realized that I was telling my daughter to do and expecting her to to do, when in all actuality I could not do myself. How could I expect her to be prepared for the next day by getting her s*** together the night before, when this is not something that I could do myself. I sought out testing after the recommendation of my PCP due to my increasing anxiety and depression and subsequent need for medication. Guess what I was diagnosed with...ADHD innatentive type. I opted to start taking medication (Adderall) to see if this could help me be the best me that I can be and to also prove to my husband that if you truly do need this medication for ADHD it could be very difficult to use for the "wrong" reasons. I am doing amazingly and could not believe that there was something that could assist me with actually getting things done and sticking to my plans, as well as being the best me that I can be for not only myself, but for my family. I have used myself as an example to my husband and I'm not sure that he believes me. I have since spoken with my now 13 year old daughter and explained to her that medication is not bad if you truly need it and want her to be part of this decision. I am no longer willing to be complicit to treatment for my daughter's ADHD. I have seen what it can do for me and feel that this is something that could help her as well. My daughter has stated that she would like to at least try medication to see if it could help her. Am I wrong for for going to the pediatrician who recommended testing all those years ago to ask for medication to treat my child's medical condition of ADHD? Sorry if this extremely long, but this is something that I have been wanting to get off of my chest for quite some time. If you've gotten this far (you're amazing, especially for someone who has ADHD) THANK YOU 😊

2021-12-20T08:22:09.000Z

rkie3i

ADHD

My Husband Doesn't Believe In Medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkie3i/my_husband_doesnt_believe_in_medication/

neglectedteacup

i HATE academia. i don't hate learning or doing new things (my parents seem to think that's what that means) but i fucking DESPISE college. and i'm not even good at it!!!!!! i don't understand why i need to take a goddamn communications or a precalc class for a PSYCH DEGREE. i KNOW how to talk to people. IT'S MY JOB. i can't ever keep up with assignments or finals or projects or whatever, i'm stuck entirely online (and it looks like it will be that way next year, too), the medication isn't helping, waiting until the last minute to do my assignments because of fear or worry isn't even helping anymore and i'm losing it !!!!! i also don't want to drop out. i want to become a psychologist more than anything else in the entire world and i feel so stuck and so frustrated. is there anything else i can do??? does anyone else feel like this??? did anyone else feel like this and GRADUATE???

2021-12-20T08:20:10.000Z

rkicxq

ADHD

ajGHGAHAGHG (failed a college final)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkicxq/ajghgahaghg_failed_a_college_final/

archy_bold

So I’ve been pushing to be referred to an ADHD specialist for a year and a half. I was quite impatient so asked for a Right to Choose referral to Psychiatry UK on a a recommendation and after reading pretty positive things online. After a bit of a fight I got it and was given an appointment for September next year. Not ideal, but I accepted these things can take time. Last week I was offered an appointment with a different doctor sooner and jumped at it. So that assessment happened yesterday and it felt like a total disaster. While the doctor seemed to listen for twenty/thirty minutes the rest of the appointment gave me nothing. The conclusion was that I was too successful as an adult and there was a fixation on the fact that I said my teachers liked me and that was impossible because I would be destructive if I suffered from ADHD. I asked then what the reason for my behaviour was and I was told I was certainly anxious but everything was a result of bad habits. Since I’ve been reading about adhd and talking to others that suffer with it, I’ve had so much clarity and felt like so much of my issues I’ve had make sense. I was made to feel all that was entirely wrong and my researching of possible issues was detrimental to my mental health. I asked what I can do and I was told about a productivity app and that I should ‘face my fears’ and just do the things I struggle with and plan better. I left feeling utterly confused, unheard and like I was even further back from where I was before I’d even considered ADHD. Maybe I expected too much from the appointment; I really struggled through answering the pre-assessment notes but it was almost as if they were only scanned as there was a cursory mention of me saying I had issues with distractions and then none of the other specific points were addressed. I hoped I would be guided through the questions, maybe with prompts about what they were asking for. But I have so many issues with prep and planning, I’d hoped there might be some understanding of that here. I didn’t necessarily want to be told I have ADHD, but I did want to leave with a feeling of greater clarity and understanding about myself. Instead I’m confused, upset and frustrated. I wonder how people with less of a support network than I might have dealt with that. I’m considering complaining but don’t know if I should wait for my written report first. But I was told not to expect that this year. I honestly would have preferred to be told they would assess my answers away from the appointment and respond with a written response/follow up than be left with this wait and time for everything to go round and round in my mind

2021-12-20T08:14:31.000Z

rki9yf

ADHD

Feleing Dismissed and Unheard by Psychiatry UK

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rki9yf/feleing_dismissed_and_unheard_by_psychiatry_uk/

Arkhamgel

My girlfriend told me yesterday, "I feel like there is about a dozen songs playing over each other on repeat in your head, but every now and then one plays louder than the others and I can't compete for your attention against that one, but it's okay, I know you can't keep your attention from me for too long..." She's def not wrong. And bless her for being cool with it.

2021-12-20T07:59:43.000Z

rki1ji

ADHD

Ah, so she understood.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rki1ji/ah_so_she_understood/

reusablerantingacc

I made a post on the AITA subreddit and it's a good thing that this is a burner account since I'm being downvoted to hell. There is a [comment](https://ibb.co/fnnQfXY) on my post which made me so confused. I didn't even bother to reply. Isn't laziness and being undisciplined a symptom of ADHD?? And it's not like I want to?? It's basically the reason why I forced my parents to get me diagnosed. ADHD is ruining my life and that's why it's called a disorder. )): I'm drained. I keep repeating my comments again and again. I still feel like I did nothing wrong though. Tyia

2021-12-20T07:40:12.000Z

rkhraf

ADHD

Can you still be lazy and undisciplined while having ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkhraf/can_you_still_be_lazy_and_undisciplined_while/

thebestbutterchicken

It’s currently 11:30 p.m. and I (22f) am freaking out about my first ADHD appointment tomorrow morning. I’ve written a lot of things that I believe follow the symptoms of ADHD to show the psychiatrist, but I’m scared that my experiences just show that there’s nothing wrong with the way I am and that I am lazy and stupid. Being invalidated about my feelings most my life, I’m terrified about what tomorrow could bring. I’ve been thinking that I’ve had ADHD since earlier this year, when I learned about the term. A few things I wrote about were my extreme hyperfixation on books/reading and binge-eating, stealing and lying, my lack of control, distractibility, and impulsivity in multiple areas of my life, insomnia, and not being able to follow any sort of routine. Also, my mood swings & lack of consistency, depression & anxiety that I’ve suffered from since I was in 7th grade, fidgeting, lack of organization, my reclusiveness and irritability, etc. I feel like I could go on and on and on about all the ways I’ve been so different than a lot of my peers as I was growing up, but it just makes me cry because I’m so confused. I think I’m looking for reassurance that everything will alright, no matter what happens tomorrow. I understand that ADHD can’t be diagnosed in one session, so what will we even go over during the first appointment?

2021-12-20T07:34:35.000Z

rkhofd

ADHD

My first ADHD appointment is tomorrow.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkhofd/my_first_adhd_appointment_is_tomorrow/

rubyspicer

I don't know if it's common for any other women but I always despise it. The strattera doesn't cure much but it's been helpful in tamping down my anxiety and rushing thoughts. I've been more optimistic. But all that grinds to a f#@%ing halt about 3 days before aunt Flo arrives. It's like the meds just...stop working. I get the inclination to do nothing. I feel worthless, depressed, etc. The rushing thoughts and anxiety aren't *as bad* as they were before the meds but they come back somewhat. It feels awful having that feeling of brain fog--it makes me afraid I'm sinking. I told the doctor who prescribed it to me and she agrees that it's bad but apparently according to her, it's common for the meds to get fucked up by hormones. The day of, or the day after aunt Flo shows up, the meds start working again. Does anyone else have this problem?

2021-12-20T07:12:27.000Z

rkhc0z

ADHD

I hate it when that time of the month rolls around

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkhc0z/i_hate_it_when_that_time_of_the_month_rolls_around/

mar8301

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2021-12-20T07:11:25.000Z

rkhbga

ADHD

what’s your adhd superpower?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkhbga/whats_your_adhd_superpower/

its_Extreme

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2021-12-20T07:00:36.000Z

rkh5eu

ADHD

Online Treatment/Psychiatrist

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkh5eu/online_treatmentpsychiatrist/

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2021-12-20T06:58:44.000Z

rkh47c

ADHD

I started to go to school for 35h a week. I feel like during my free time, I have no time to entertain myself, even my hobbies doesn't make me feel as entertained/satisfied as before.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkh47c/i_started_to_go_to_school_for_35h_a_week_i_feel/

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2021-12-20T06:54:42.000Z

rkh22d

ADHD

Sometimes I feel like I’m waiting for something… but I don’t know what, and it’s unsettling.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkh22d/sometimes_i_feel_like_im_waiting_for_something/

icanteventhat

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2021-12-20T06:48:50.000Z

rkgyq7

ADHD

Test for adhd costing $1000

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgyq7/test_for_adhd_costing_1000/

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2021-12-20T06:44:30.000Z

rkgwel

ADHD

How do I know whether I have adhd? I saw a neurologist before but was told that I don’t fit in the criteria.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgwel/how_do_i_know_whether_i_have_adhd_i_saw_a/

Phyrnd

So i finally got my diagnosis on friday the 17 this month and my dr started me on adderall xr 15mg. So ive been taking it for the past three days now and i can already tell its not strong enough. Or at least i think i can. Anyways to get to the point i was wondering if anyone else was able to get their dose adjusted this soon or if it would be a good idea to wait til a week is over with to try.

2021-12-20T06:43:40.000Z

rkgvyc

ADHD

I have questions about dosage adjustments

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgvyc/i_have_questions_about_dosage_adjustments/

kanepedekikedi

Hiya. I have been struggling with anxiety for around 3 years. All my life i have been in situations where i could not do what my heart pleased, but i did what i ought to do. For example i used to be passionate about art. But i couldn't afford to study it and be possibly unemployed after graduation so i went a different direction. And i discovered i had anxiety in high school, as i really hated every second of studying maths, especially considering my ADHD made everything harder. So now i discovered something new. Because i wanted to do something different every minute, i taught myself to sit still. Everyday i force myself to sit through a conversation even though all i want is to go for a walk. And when i go for a walk, i force myself to keep walking even though all i want is to call my friend. Because i know that when i call them, i'll immediately want to do 1000 other things. So i taught myself to keep doing whatever i do, sit still if i need to, stay in the minute. Even though i suck at all of these things, at least i don't want to look disrespectful/ crazy from the outside. Right now i really REALLY want to go draw something. Which is like a miracle because i stopped craving to draw like, 4 years ago. I didn't hold a pencil ever since, which is something that used to be like breathing to me. And i don't have any obligations right now, so i can actually go do it. But... I cant!! I'm just overwhelmed with thoughts. I'm excited, i feel the dopamine rushing, *i want it*, but i'm paralyzed. I have just too much anxiety to bear right now. I can't leave my chair!! Anyone in a similar situation? I'm looking for some support to maybe help me leave this chair. Thank you.

2021-12-20T06:39:38.000Z

rkgtme

ADHD

Actually wanting to do something gives me too much anxiety so i stay paralyzed

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgtme/actually_wanting_to_do_something_gives_me_too/

coolme897

So im writing a book but have 0 text. Its all in my brain. Im unable to write it down untill i have the basis of the story worked out. Its like my brain refuses to lay it down on text. I revist the story everynight. Adjust the conversations and events. Im sure this is cause im too lazy to actually write it down as that would slow me down. Im wondering anyone is doing this too. And if they eventually put it down on paper. Food for thought. At least keeps my ADHD busy with somthing.

2021-12-20T06:34:15.000Z

rkgqt6

ADHD

Writing a book in my head.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgqt6/writing_a_book_in_my_head/

endricus

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2021-12-20T06:32:30.000Z

rkgpqs

ADHD

Any cough or mucus suppressant meds I can take with methylphenidate and GERD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgpqs/any_cough_or_mucus_suppressant_meds_i_can_take/

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2021-12-20T06:31:29.000Z

rkgp3w

ADHD

these were my adult adhd dead giveways IMO and i wanted to see if anyone else can relate or has similar experiences!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgp3w/these_were_my_adult_adhd_dead_giveways_imo_and_i/

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2021-12-20T06:29:18.000Z

rkgnpq

ADHD

anyone else relate to these? these were my adult adhd dead giveaways IMO and i wanted to see how common they are :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgnpq/anyone_else_relate_to_these_these_were_my_adult/

cinnamonmarigold

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2021-12-20T06:28:16.000Z

rkgn3o

ADHD

Do you notice you mood change on days you don’t take your Addy?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgn3o/do_you_notice_you_mood_change_on_days_you_dont/

omaewamounishindeiru

Ok so I'm a pretty passionate musician but I ended up just rambling about life and music to my co-worker and I feel like I talked his ear off about whatever but he was reciprocating but I feel like I just let loose too much and just ended up onelining my passions. I guess it didn't help that I had a redbull. Sincerely Uhh

2021-12-20T06:27:04.000Z

rkgmgb

ADHD

How to avoid dropping spaghetti?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgmgb/how_to_avoid_dropping_spaghetti/

BewitchingCougar

Hi all! Recently diagnosed with both ADD and spending/eating compulsions are my biggest issues. I've been lucky enough to avoid getting in debt so far, but I have no savings and this month I'm already at the limit I can spend (...but not my credit cards' limit). I'm also lucky to still be healthy, but I am obese due to compulsive eating, usually a lot of food in one go (I don't snack and while I have tried before, I never managed to do it) and salty things. Both eating and spending comfort me in the moment, but only in the moment (and frankly the uncontrolled spending is stressful and ramping up my anxiety) So, any tips on impulse control? Especially covering those two. Getting diagnosed was a weight of my shoulders cause I know why I act like this, but my health insurance doesn't cover therapy and no meds seem to work for more than a month to curb my appetite (and none worked for any amount of time for buying)

2021-12-20T06:26:03.000Z

rkglx0

ADHD

Tips on handling spending/eating impulses?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkglx0/tips_on_handling_spendingeating_impulses/

cameronedenlost

i (18, nonbinary) have been diagnosed with adhd years ago but never got proper treatment which caused me to have multiple mental illnesses like bpd. my parents also have adhd and depression, both undiagnosed but clear symptoms. my brother (12) is also showing signs of adhd and borderline and i'm honestly concerned. i had huge struggles in school and life and i do not want him to end up like me. I've already talked to my parents about it but they dont want to get him tested and i dont know what to do anymore.

2021-12-20T06:25:31.000Z

rkglmy

ADHD

my brother has probably adhd

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkglmy/my_brother_has_probably_adhd/

eht_amgine_enihcam

Hey guys. I'm around 3 weeks into my treatment with 30mg Vyvanse daily. I try to take it consistently at 9am with my breakfast. I've noticed I'm getting a lot more done but mostly feel pretty much the same, which is what you want. However, some days I get the euphoria and stronger than usual effects (usually after a good nights sleep and good diet). Sometimes it feels like it's not working at all (usually after the opposite). Is this just my brain not producing the dopamine in the first place for the amphetamine to inhibit the reuptake of? On the days it's not working, I feel very tired from 4pm onwards and become pretty useless. Any ways to get the maximum bang out of my buck? I've heard meditation is also good. Also, any tips in sleeping consistently? I don't use my computer after 8, and try to get to bed by 10.

2021-12-20T06:13:29.000Z

rkgenr

ADHD

Big variation in Vyvance effects by day.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgenr/big_variation_in_vyvance_effects_by_day/

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2021-12-20T06:12:39.000Z

rkge3r

ADHD

Scared to take guanfacine because of weight/metabolism effctd

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkge3r/scared_to_take_guanfacine_because_of/

OddballRockfall

I’m 24f, I’ve always been a “picky eater” and I hate it. Food looks and smells amazing, I want to be adventurous with my eating, but I just can’t. Anything mushy or saucy, or uncooked is an absolute NO. I can barely eat vegetables and if I do eat them, it has to be the specific way I like them cooked. I can’t have dinner with friends without knowing the menu and I can’t get my gut health under control because I can’t eat a diverse enough group of food. I feel like I’ve made giant leaps from where my picky eating used to be, but I can still barely eat anything. It’s embarrassing. Any event planned around food gives me so much anxiety. Has anyone ever successfully gotten over food aversion? I would give anything to not be scared of food and stop letting my fear of food control so much of my life. I’m feeling hopeless right now..

2021-12-20T06:09:04.000Z

rkgbu7

ADHD

Food aversion help..

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgbu7/food_aversion_help/

BubblyBloobber

So my brain works best by staying busy, like inertia - if I always have deadlines, then I'm always working which means I get work done and it's a lot easier to switch between same types of work (sometimes to the point where I'll use that to procrastinate, like writing a research paper - I'll keep researching the topic and find more articles to read until my tab bar thing looks like the edge of a stack of papers and then never actually read them). Conversely, if my next deadline is a few days away, I'll end up procrastinating until an hour before it's due (vs being able to start on that task right after I turn in an assignment) This past semester, for this reason, I ended up taking 27 credit hours and working 30 hours a week, and the last project was a research paper that was supposed to be 5 pages that I turned into 24 (oops). So my brain has kinda been mush, watching netflix because schools out, but also that inertia has been making me incredibly restless brain-wise (I also finished a series and Idk what else to watch --I also impulse spent $85 on an 8-book set). And so I started writing, and decided to do some research And then realized that I'm researching the meaning of life and purpose because I'm bored Anyway, spoiler alert: the consensus on the internet says it's 42.

2021-12-20T06:07:31.000Z

rkgaze

ADHD

Finding things to do

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkgaze/finding_things_to_do/

Boogsboogsboogs

Hi folks! I’m Brisbane based with ADHD, received diagnosis about 14 months back so this is the first time this is coming up for me… prescription over Christmas break… Last year we were still trying to find the right balance with my meds at Christmas and I was seeing my psychiatrist every 3 or so weeks. We finally landed at 60mg vyvanse once daily and then it became set and forget so I was given a few repeats at our last appointment 4 months back.. which I’ve just run out of without somehow really noticing it was marked as last repeat on the bottle. I’m working over the break and but felt optimistic about being med free as it’s quiet and I survived before my diagnosis,…… but I have just had my first day at work unmedicated and I am shocked at how non functional I am without it. The clinic I see my treating psychiatrist through is shut until 4th of jan and then getting an appointment/a script organised may take a couple of days on top. Does anyone have experience with this, and any solutions or do I cop it on the chin for being a disorganised wreck? I thought about booking into my GP to see if they could give me a steer on what to do but don’t want to pay the appointment fee to be told to cop it on the chin. Feedback either way would be super appreciated!

2021-12-20T06:03:24.000Z

rkg8js

ADHD

Aus ADHDers -halp

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkg8js/aus_adhders_halp/

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2021-12-20T05:58:25.000Z

rkg54t

ADHD

Vyvanse lasting 2.5h MAX, Anyone had this experience?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkg54t/vyvanse_lasting_25h_max_anyone_had_this_experience/

Jonny_blues_man

Thoughts and objectives flow through my head constantly all day. Even when I’m talking to someone. My brain wonders. I can speak to them yet totally tune them out. Very talkative. Sugar makes it worse. Constantly have to relax. My son is on meds and doing very well on them. Dishes and cleaning seem like life Enders. Can’t have a relationship. I workout and this helps and I run on off days. Winter totally stresses me out. I play guitar and that is nice to do but if I was more focused I think I could be my best. Even watching movies I get on my phone. I over eat but I’m skinny. Cause I feel I have to eat quick. I don’t read cause I don’t have patience. I get frustrated. I never really feel like I accomplish anything. I smoke you know and that helps a lil. But may be meds could be best. And I need help. Is this normal?

2021-12-20T05:44:40.000Z

rkfwxd

ADHD

I’m 44 and I’m coming to realization that I need meds may be for my adhd. Here is what I go through.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkfwxd/im_44_and_im_coming_to_realization_that_i_need/

liveoakgrove

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2021-12-20T05:34:36.000Z

rkfqyr

ADHD

Has anyone with multiple psychiatric diagnoses and medications gotten diagnosed online with ADHD? I.e. through Done, Ahead, "ADHDOnline.com", Virgil, etc

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkfqyr/has_anyone_with_multiple_psychiatric_diagnoses/

felharr

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2021-12-20T05:33:27.000Z

rkfqa0

ADHD

Have to move in 10 days and my apartment is a fucking mess

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkfqa0/have_to_move_in_10_days_and_my_apartment_is_a/

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2021-12-20T05:12:03.000Z

rkfd1y

ADHD

I am confused

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkfd1y/i_am_confused/

AutoModerator

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2021-12-20T05:01:10.000Z

rkf67x

ADHD

Did something nice happen? Share your good news with us!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkf67x/did_something_nice_happen_share_your_good_news/

Tablesforonesongs

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2021-12-20T04:53:50.000Z

rkf1mn

ADHD

Do any of y'all watch YouTube videos at higher speeds? People just talk so slow and it makes it so much easier to focus

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkf1mn/do_any_of_yall_watch_youtube_videos_at_higher/

rpjruh

Loaded question I know, I apologize for that. I can’t find many statistics online and I’m curious. I feel like ADHD gets a bad public view when it comes to our level of accomplishment and that we’re not just bumbling around. I appreciate any responses and look forward to reading all of them. Thanks!

2021-12-20T04:45:43.000Z

rkewt0

ADHD

Question about jobs: what do you do, how much do you make and are you happy with it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkewt0/question_about_jobs_what_do_you_do_how_much_do/

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2021-12-20T04:43:53.000Z

rkevna

ADHD

Started dextroamphetamine and my appetite has literally disappeared

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkevna/started_dextroamphetamine_and_my_appetite_has/

123_BoneAppleTea

I can never remember where I put things. I had been looking for something my gf bought me (one of those silicone chewy necklaces) and I still haven't found it. Practically tore apart my bedroom. I always look for things in the spots I'd least expect them to be, but then I'll forget that I looked there and end up just looking in the same few places over and over. I feel like I'm my own worst problem. I am taking meds for it and I've even gone up on my dosage, but I just can't remember. I only remember important things passively; if I learn something important or interesting, I only ever remember it on random occasion or when someone tells it to me. I can't seem to call up any information I need when I actively try to. It's just gone. It makes me feel useless. I work in food service, and proper storage of items in our walk-in fridge is top priority. I can always tell someone where something should go if they ask, but when I'm storing an item, all of that is just erased. I can't figure it out and I have to ask someone else, when it's not even that hard to check the organization chart posted on the door. You know why? Because I always forget the chart is there. I hate my brain.

2021-12-20T04:42:49.000Z

rkeuz1

ADHD

I feel so useless

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkeuz1/i_feel_so_useless/

TypicalThrowawaay

Hi! I’m 20m and am really struggling with my anxiety, depression and of course everyone’s favorite, adhd. I have no clue what to do, I really wanted to go to school but dropped out within two weeks and now I owe a couple grand just because of that. I’ve never held a job for longer than a few months, even ones that I absolutely loved. Various reasons like, I get to a breaking point where I just can’t stand being there and make impulsive decisions like quitting. I’m constantly late no matter when I go to sleep, when I wake up, what I eat, literally seems like my body is sabotaging me. I struggle with sleep, falling asleep and oversleeping. Ever since I dropped out of school my mental health has been worse than I think it’s ever been I think. My last job was a series of things out of my control, my stupid decisions and stress. I’ve tried all kinds of different meds but none seem to work enough to last me. I wish I could just suck it up but it seems like it just gets worse! I can’t stand the idea of doing the same thing everyday for the rest of my life, but you have to. I’m lost, so so so lost. I struggle even looking for jobs because I stress out about how the people will treat me, how I’ll mess up and be late. WHAT DO I DO, I’m so stuck. I have nobody but my mom but she is constantly working “because she can’t stand being home” and I can’t blame her. The rest of my family are lazy pos, I can’t imagine leaving her let alone taking care of myself! I also recognize that I still have it so much better than a lot of people, which iso fucking sad to me. I feel like my depression is permanent because my problems can’t be fizzed and I can’t help but worry about them! Sorry for rant I just literally don’t have anybody, I even fail at getting up for my therapy appointments, it’s so frustrating!

2021-12-20T04:42:00.000Z

rkeugq

ADHD

How do you all do this?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkeugq/how_do_you_all_do_this/

rpjruh

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2021-12-20T04:41:15.000Z

rketz5

ADHD

How much do you make a year, what do you do and do you like your job?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rketz5/how_much_do_you_make_a_year_what_do_you_do_and_do/

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2021-12-20T04:40:04.000Z

rket8f

ADHD

My brain feels like it's on fire 100% of the time. How do I make it quiet? The constant noise is debilitating

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rket8f/my_brain_feels_like_its_on_fire_100_of_the_time/

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2021-12-20T04:38:40.000Z

rkesez

ADHD

[Seeking Academic/Lifestyle Advice] l want to reclaim my academic career

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkesez/seeking_academiclifestyle_advice_l_want_to/

shitboxnz

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2021-12-20T04:35:17.000Z

rkeqgl

ADHD

Getting songs VERY STUCK in your head, Is it an ADHD thing?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkeqgl/getting_songs_very_stuck_in_your_head_is_it_an/

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2021-12-20T04:34:54.000Z

rkeq7s

ADHD

Job Search

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkeq7s/job_search/

vividvibrantladybug

I [19F] had a really hard time controlling my emotions before I want on Ritalin about a week ago. Afterwards, it was so much easier to compartmentalize what I felt instead of ruminating on it so much that I couldn’t focus on anything else. Now that I’m done with my classes for winter break, I have stopped taking them the last three days because I thought I “didn’t need them”. I didn’t realize how bad my symptoms were until now lol. I’ve also noticed some slight breathing problems every so often and higher heart rate off of my meds. I think it could just be because I’m a pretty sedentary person who needs to move more, which is something I’m trying to work on. It doesn’t bother me too much, but what does bother me a lot is that I feel so much sadder. Has anyone experienced anything similar on a med vacation?

2021-12-20T04:27:41.000Z

rkelk0

ADHD

Is it common to feel sadder off of your meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkelk0/is_it_common_to_feel_sadder_off_of_your_meds/

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2021-12-20T04:26:05.000Z

rkekmv

ADHD

How to ingest concerta?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkekmv/how_to_ingest_concerta/

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2021-12-20T04:25:39.000Z

rkekdp

ADHD

Has anyone here tried NoFap?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkekdp/has_anyone_here_tried_nofap/

Defiant-Beginning-43

Anyone else have trouble transitioning into their personal life after the work day? I wfh so I’m sure that exacerbates the difficult transition but I have been finding myself carrying a feeling of agitation/irritation into my home life after long days of work more often than not lately. It usually manifests in giving off a bad attitude to my partner. Anyone know if this is an adhd thing or have any tips?

2021-12-20T04:23:55.000Z

rkej98

ADHD

Post-work blues

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkej98/postwork_blues/

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2021-12-20T04:21:27.000Z

rkehol

ADHD

Has anyone here tried NoFap?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkehol/has_anyone_here_tried_nofap/

jastiss

Edit: wow, I didn't expect so many replies! Although I've not responded to all, I'm carefully reading them all and taking notes. While relieved we aren't alone, I'm sorry to hear this is so common. Thank you so much for taking the time to help! Hi guys! My daughter has ADHD (I probably do as well but that's not the point). Lately she's been saying that she gets so bored and it makes her not want to exist. When she has something she wants to do, she's fine, but these downs have me worried. Is this normal? I have her scheduled to go in next week for therapy intake and a lab workup/med review but in the meantime, I'm a worried mom. I'm keeping a close eye and will take her in for immediate psych evaluation if necessary before her appointment.

2021-12-20T04:17:13.000Z

rkeeyn

ADHD

Feeling depressed when bored?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkeeyn/feeling_depressed_when_bored/

pixelatednarcissist

I’m seeing my psychiatrist this Thursday to request a medication change, as Strattera makes me feel like crap. He had prescribed it for me to take until my drug test came back clean, which it did within 24 hours so I was a bit annoyed lol. I hate Strattera, period. I feel drowsy all day (even taking it right before bed), nausea randomly occurs throughout the day, acne is coming in full force, my mood is bleh/meh/apathetic, I’m so irritable that I have managed to annoy myself by being annoyed, and I’m unmotivated to do anything with my slightly-improved focus because I’ve went from hyperactive (combined type adhd) to “low-battery”. Is this normal for most non-stimulants? What is your experience with stimulants? Do you have a preference for either, or use them together? Just want some info to help guide me since my psych asks me for my opinion on the pharm aspect of my treatment. My main symptom I’d like to control is my focus, but tbh I’m not sure being able to focus is worth it if I don’t feel like myself.

2021-12-20T04:06:53.000Z

rke881

ADHD

Your Experience Wanted: Stimulants vs Non-Stimulants

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rke881/your_experience_wanted_stimulants_vs_nonstimulants/

ratttttty

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2021-12-20T03:51:45.000Z

rkdy6x

ADHD

Vyvanse stopped working after resuming it a few years later

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdy6x/vyvanse_stopped_working_after_resuming_it_a_few/

EditRedditGeddit

Hey, so I'm 23 and have ADHD. Until a year ago I wasn't diagnosed. I'd like to be very clear that I know I can't armchair diagnose people and would only go as far as to suggest I think this person can seek help. I know what undiagnosed ADHD looks like - my life spinning out of control and unable to stop it no matter how hard I tried. A huge sense of shame, always feeling tired *yet* anxious and restless, simply trying to keep your head up above the water 24/7. Getting diagnosed hasn't just given me the ability to take ownership of my life, but it's given me permission to fail, which has been instrumental for me. I have a friend from undergrad and I suspect she should seek an ADHD assessment. She is always late. To everything. No exceptions. I met up with her for lunch once and I *actually* arrived on time. After 10 minutes of waiting she texts me saying she'll be 5 minutes. 35 minutes later she rocks up, and then spends about 2-3 hours there with me . She can be quite flakey. I tried a few more times to make further plans with her and she'd always flake or not reply. I assumed maybe she just doesn't want to be friends and left it, but then took a year out of uni (due to, unbeknownst to me at the time, my own ADHD), and the day I was leaving though "why not?" and shot her a text explaining I'm leaving and that I'd be in this room if she wanted to say bye. She rocked up and was honestly flustered, a bit out of breath, seemed shocked and a bit upset I was going, which honestly made me laugh as I'd been trying to meet her for a year and she'd been airing me. I did gather it probably wasn't intentional but also thought on a deeper level she just doesn't want to or isn't able to maintain a friendship with me (and that's fine), so decided to leave it and let her contact me. That's the last time we spoke (2 years ago). I know she's had issues with keeping up with work and don't know specifics. One time (years before I was diagnosed) I was sat opposite her in the library, really struggling with work. No exaggeration, for an hour I am struggling with my work and just completely averse to studying - checking social media, not concentrating, etc. She is sat opposite me and I'm intimidated by how hard she's concentrating - typing extremely fast, not taking a break, so so transfixed on her screen. I look over at her every now and then honestly a little intimidated at how hard she was working. Well, an hour passes by, she stops typing, she looks at me then says "I have just spent an hour doing buzzfeed quizzes". I laughed so hard because I was thinking "that is so me!!!!!" I've always felt like she's on my wavelength and the reason that memory stayed with me is cos it was so \*on point\* and relatable. I guess she's an old friend and someone I really felt I connected with, but honestly I was not *that* close to her. Like... we got on really well when we met up and shared a lot of personal info, but we were both extremely disorganised/flakey, on separate courses, in separate groups - we just never really got a chance to become close friends. I've gotta be honest though I've thought about her from time to time ever since I got diagnosed because I know how similar I felt I was to her, and I know how much this diagnosis has helped me. Also, in my country, 88% of people with ADHD are undiagnosed. Couple with that she is a woman of colour, there really is no reason to believe she'd have been diagnosed by now if she did in fact have it. I guess I just want opinions from other people with ADHD? I haven't spoken to her in 2 years and we weren't super close, despite clicking and (I believe) caring about each other? I don't know her well enough to have had any long term insight over her behaviour (like, I didn't live with her or anything, wasn't in the same classes as her). However I am quite perceptive, and we were in a tight nit community (and the fact everyone knows everyone means at the time I knew people close to her who yeah would pretty much corroborate my general impressions of her (messy, always late, disorganised, etc.))

2021-12-20T03:51:10.000Z

rkdxst

ADHD

How would you feel if someone you didn't know you that well came to you saying they think you seek an ADHD assessment?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdxst/how_would_you_feel_if_someone_you_didnt_know_you/

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2021-12-20T03:46:19.000Z

rkdupk

ADHD

Where does this unique relationship come from between people with highly functional autism (Asperger Syndrome) and people with ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkdupk/where_does_this_unique_relationship_come_from/