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2021-12-22T00:30:30.000Z

rlsey1

ADHD

My oven is very ADHD unfriendly

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlsey1/my_oven_is_very_adhd_unfriendly/

ScawedyCat

You know you’re being annoying and are probably wrong about somethings in the argument but you just keep going. I had an argument with my cousin earlier. It was about something stupid and I am aware that some of the things I said were factually wrong. So, I ended up saying he’s right. But now I’m embarrassed and my instinct is to be annoying/say things I shouldn’t. Nothing mean or wrong but just nitpick things unnecessarily to prove I’m right. Therapist says it’s part of the impulsivity T-T

2021-12-22T00:29:04.000Z

rlsdta

ADHD

Do you guys ever get into a fighting mood?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlsdta/do_you_guys_ever_get_into_a_fighting_mood/

posterinchief

So I've been through many, many different medications and I feel so damn close! I've been through many discussions about this, so I'll keep things pretty short and to the point. **spoiler: it didn't turn out very short and to the point after all :(** After trying and failing hard with amphetamine based meds, I've come back to methylphenidate. Adderall and Vyanse were fantastic for maintaining my focus, attention, and mostly regulating my mood. That is, until I stopped being able to sleep til 5am and began toeing the line of crossing into drug induced mania. So, I've been taking Ritalin IR 10mg 2-3 times a day, and it's mostly solid, however the crash is absolutely terrible. What's even more frustrating is that the generic I was given (mallinckrodt) is much, much stronger than the generic I took a few years ago (kvk tech). I discussed with my psych that the IR is working fantastic, however, the crash at the end of the day is unmanageable. I end up crawling into bed for like an hour, feeling like death. No other side effects, just the crash. He figured, perfect, let's try Concerta to hopefully tame that crash a bit. Welp. Not so good. Actually, pretty terrible. I started on 36mg Concerta and about 1.5 hrs in, my heart rate was sitting at 108 for a couple hours. I didn't feel anxious, but instead felt extremely tired, almost zombie like. Which is cray while having a 108 HR. Happened to see my PCP the first day I tried 36 mg and told him I was going to switch to a lower dose, so he happily prescribed me a week's worth of 27mg while I waited for the psych to get back to me. I tried 27mg and I just feel tired, distracted, and unable to do anything productive OR fun; I just kinda lie around, unmotivated by anything. Mind you, these doses are both brand name Concerta. The Concerta also gives me crazy cold feet and hands, which Ritalin IR did not. So I'm kind of confused about what to think about this and next steps. I've kind of read around here that it's to do with the rate of release with the various methylphenidate meds, but there's just so many variables at play! Different generics, different rates of release, different release mechanisms (OROS vs SODAS), etc, etc. Anyway, I just wanted to share my experience with Concerta vs Ritalin to see if anyone else had similar complaints and how they handled it. **And now the long awaited TL;DR:** Had great experience with Ritalin IR 10mg 2-3 times daily (mallinckrodt) with only bad crash as side effect; tried brand name Concerta and not helping focus, only gives cold feet and hands. How can I manage Ritalin IR without having a terrible crash every day?

2021-12-22T00:24:33.000Z

rlsalj

ADHD

Methylphenidate Woes or Why the heck is a Ritalin not a Concerta?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlsalj/methylphenidate_woes_or_why_the_heck_is_a_ritalin/

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2021-12-22T00:13:05.000Z

rls1t2

ADHD

Is ADHD medication bad?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rls1t2/is_adhd_medication_bad/

redthug34

Been on adderall since April. Work in Saas sales and tomorrow is the last day of the year for us. I’ll have like the days off before I start in a new role. There is a ton of prep I can do, but I can do some unmedicated. Should I take a few days off of work and meds and just get away from it all before the most stressful year of my life comes up?

2021-12-22T00:12:28.000Z

rls1d5

ADHD

Holiday led break?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rls1d5/holiday_led_break/

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2021-12-22T00:05:08.000Z

rlrwbp

ADHD

Officially diagnosed today in the “extremely impaired” range on the IVA-2 test. Doc prescribed 30mg Vyvanse.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrwbp/officially_diagnosed_today_in_the_extremely/

BidZealousideal1081

I've tried adderal, vyvanse, and now it seems concerta wont work either. I'm kind of scared I wont be able to find anything that works. It seems most people don't do well with nonstimulants which bothers me alot. And I'm scared my psychiatrist is just going to give up on me. I know I have ADHD, but I just can't find medication that actually works and it's freaking me out. I just need to hear if people in my situation were able to find something.

2021-12-22T00:05:03.000Z

rlrw97

ADHD

People who didn't respond well to stimulants, did you eventually find something that works?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrw97/people_who_didnt_respond_well_to_stimulants_did/

rokez618

TLDR: Do the meds jack up anxiety the same as caffeine does? Hi - late 30s year old and realizing that I likely have ADHD as I navigate my child's own formal diagnosis. I have not yet been formally diagnosed (finding an available psychiatrist is a PAIN where I live), and I don't want to jump the gun but after researching it I'm highly confident that I have at least a mild to moderate form condition, and I believe I spent my childhood undiagnosed because I did well academically. I've also suffered from anxiety my whole life that I've been able to mask but my mind is my own personal hell, and doing simple things and managing my emotions can be done but is extremely taxing. As is doing anything I'm not interested in, and all the other stuff people relate to on this sub about forgetfulness, rejection sensitivity dysphoria, and other facets. I recently quit coffee and went full decaf for 7 months. Amazing. Anxiety went to zero. And I actually find it easier to navigate the day because my emotions are not nuts. However, I find focus is horrible (again, this is after 7 months, so should be far outside the caffeine withdrawal period) and thoughts run wild throughout my mind worse than ever before, although I can just handle it emotionally now without the anxiety. I tried using a daily cup of matcha - and long story short, I turned into a RAGING asshole and anxious about everything, including small chores several days out or a meeting next week, etc. My focus and motivation was incrementally a touch better, and the running thoughts got a bit quieter, but the emotional side was OUT OF CONTROL. Needless to say, the anxiety side of me can't handle it. At all. I believe I've read that ADHD meds only target dopamine / norepinephrine in the PFC, whereas caffeine basically jacks up everything including the amygdala. Is there any truth to this? Has anyone here had an unbearable caffeine sensitivity but found that meds gave the stimulation without the anxiety? I just worry since all the formal info I can find on the meds label anxiety as a side effect. Thank you!

2021-12-22T00:03:01.000Z

rlrur1

ADHD

Question regarding Methylphenidate/AMP vs Self-Medicating with Caffeine

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrur1/question_regarding_methylphenidateamp_vs/

Small_Enthusiasm4823

I’m in my first semester of uni writing my first assignment. I’ve got a 3000 word essay due for uni managed to get a weeks extension meaning it’s due 11th of jan but my brain just won’t let it happen. I struggle with doing anything without feeling pressure of the deadline coming up so as much as the extra week has helped my anxiety and means I can enjoy Christmas a bit more, it just leaves me with another week of doing nothing but panicking about the fact I’m doing nothing. I’ve started by writing lots of sentence starters in some form of structure but it’s so easy to find anything else to do, things I’ve put off for months that seem easy to do now I should be doing something else. Any advice or suggestions would be so appreciated before I end up in a panic the day before it’s due.

2021-12-21T23:54:25.000Z

rlrodw

ADHD

Essay writing HELP

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrodw/essay_writing_help/

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2021-12-21T23:49:22.000Z

rlrkqr

ADHD

How do you cope with your outbursts?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrkqr/how_do_you_cope_with_your_outbursts/

msp_ryno

My partner is a very intellectual person, and enjoys deeper stimulation in his interactions with people. I have adhd, and find these conversations difficult for myself to engage in. It is causing problems in our relationship. I feel bad because I am not able to provide that to him (we are in an open relationship, so he can/does get that from others). But I want to get better with this too. Anyone else struggle with this in their relationships/communication? I just sometimes don't know wha to say, or get drained or am not genuinely interested.

2021-12-21T23:46:00.000Z

rlric9

ADHD

I struggle with communication in my relationship (I have ADHD, partner is autistic)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlric9/i_struggle_with_communication_in_my_relationship/

roku77

Hi all, You might remember [my struggles getting medication.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rbyv2r/some_guy_keeps_posting_misinformation_about_adhd/hnrzhj8/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3) Well, today I started vyvanse and… I cleaned my room and did laundry and didn’t feel like I needed to take a nap after every task, I know that this is a common experience with people on this sub but it wasn’t until I experienced it that I got it, especially after jumping through so many hoops to get to this point. I don’t even have any bad symptoms except some try mouth a bit of pins and needles on my hands (hope that’s temporary). I’d like to thank this sub for motivating me to see a psychiatrist and get help, here’s to properly managing adhd fam ✌️

2021-12-21T23:45:58.000Z

rlriaw

ADHD

I started meds today and oh my lord

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlriaw/i_started_meds_today_and_oh_my_lord/

DJGMac

Upon my recent diagnosis as an adult with ADHD, being medicated. I realized just how bad my writing is. How can I fix it? wondering if there are any educational tools or something. Hardest part is honestly finding time in the day but I am trying. More to do than time when you constantly blank out many times in a day. I can barley make reddit posts, work emails, group chat messages etc. without it being long winded, overly detailed, with very bad pacing, to the point where people often misconstrued the tone of my writing which has also resulted in many an argument, or immediate phone call because my collogues have zero clue what I am trying to say. Which then that call completely derails my focus at work.

2021-12-21T23:44:21.000Z

rlrh4x

ADHD

I have horrible writing skills as an adult with ADHD. How can I improve this?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrh4x/i_have_horrible_writing_skills_as_an_adult_with/

Kalt02

Does anyone else ever feel like nobody ever notices them (outside of family)? Like if one day, You just disappeared off the earth, the only people who would notice are your family and people you work with? I just feel kinda forgotten about, I never really had any real friends growing up, just always bouncing around different groups, hoping one would stick. I’ve never felt as if anyone really appreciated my company besides my family, not once in my life has anyone reached out to me to hang out, it’s always been on me, and when I stop reaching out, they never talk to me again. Is this just something that happens to all adults after high school? Or am I just setting unrealistic expectations based on my 2 sisters? Maybe it’s my ADHD and how it affects my perception of social cues and instantly goes to worst case scenario when someone is ignoring my text messages or whatever it is. I’ve got a great life but sometimes it just feels like I’m missing out on all the standard young adult stuff, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, don’t use drugs, all I do is work, hunt and fish. 19 years old, middle child, father gone a lot when I was younger (navy)

2021-12-21T23:43:36.000Z

rlrgk5

ADHD

Is this my adhd or is this feeling normal

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrgk5/is_this_my_adhd_or_is_this_feeling_normal/

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2021-12-21T23:41:15.000Z

rlrev3

ADHD

Kid has me in a bad mood

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlrev3/kid_has_me_in_a_bad_mood/

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2021-12-21T23:32:47.000Z

rlr8ou

ADHD

Finally Diagnosed. Freedom.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlr8ou/finally_diagnosed_freedom/

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2021-12-21T23:28:55.000Z

rlr5p8

ADHD

I was abusing caffeine and nicotine for years before I was finally diagnosed with ADHD, and I find it cool how my brain figured out how to better itself lol

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlr5p8/i_was_abusing_caffeine_and_nicotine_for_years/

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2021-12-21T23:25:58.000Z

rlr3hg

ADHD

Finally Diagnosed, Freedom.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlr3hg/finally_diagnosed_freedom/

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2021-12-21T23:19:17.000Z

rlqyfa

ADHD

How do you remember to take your meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlqyfa/how_do_you_remember_to_take_your_meds/

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2021-12-21T23:17:18.000Z

rlqwwm

ADHD

My mother is FINALLY letting me get seen in January!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlqwwm/my_mother_is_finally_letting_me_get_seen_in/

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2021-12-21T23:08:00.000Z

rlqq1j

ADHD

It is Cliché to ask this, I would imagine, but could I possibly have....

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlqq1j/it_is_cliché_to_ask_this_i_would_imagine_but/

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2021-12-21T22:49:33.000Z

rlqcm1

ADHD

Anybody else constantly do things backwards or just me?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlqcm1/anybody_else_constantly_do_things_backwards_or/

CompoteDizzy

I was diagnosed with ADHD as a child, but when I got into my teens the hyperactivity disappeared and I thought that I grew out of it. I am in my 30s now and about to get diagnosed with ADHD (ADD) again, and my doctor wants to start me on concerta or vyanse. When I google these meds all I find is negative stuff like erectile disfunction, increased anxiety, insomnia etc etc and a bunch of youtube videos with people stating how bad they are, and this makes me pretty worried. I believe in science and if the drugs are as bad as it seems, then doctors would probably not prescribe them...right? Anyways, it would be awesome if someone please could tell me some positive things about these drugs. If I start taking them and worry about all the negative side effects, I will probably convince myself that I have them and discontinue the treatment.

2021-12-21T22:48:31.000Z

rlqbu8

ADHD

Please tell me some positive things about concerta and/or vyvanse!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlqbu8/please_tell_me_some_positive_things_about/

stubbledchin

I'm not even sure what specifically put me on to the idea I had it. Possibly some celebrity awareness. What made me do something about it is the working from home aspect of late. That's when it became noticable, especially when I started to disturb my wife's work. I think I may have primarily inattentive ADHD. Initially I was considering autism, due to a shyness issue I have, but it's definitely not that. From there I considered ADHD, and so much has rung true. I am currently in discussions with my Doctor (UK based) My questions for others who had a diagnosis later in life: * what made you start to ask yourself if you had adhd or similar? * how long did a diagnosis take? (UK based answers here would be useful) * what difference did you find meds made day to day? Have they actually helped? * did you find your diagnosis explained many things from earlier in your life? Also, can anxiety be a co-morbidity / symptom?

2021-12-21T22:41:36.000Z

rlq6rl

ADHD

40 year old here, exploring the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis. Any advice from other late diagnosees?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlq6rl/40_year_old_here_exploring_the_possibility_of_an/

Babybabyyyx

I want to know if this is an ADHD thing? I tend to forget about people until something reminds me of them but with him I think about him a lot and want to talk to him all the time. When he doesn’t reach out to me after I’ve already texted him first the last time we talked I feel that he doesn’t love me. He always does in a day or two but waiting for it feels terrible and my brain always tells me he just isnt attracted to me anymore. And when he finally does text me I’m like oh okay he does in fact like talking to me and I feel reassured. He always replies back to me fast it’s just when we end a conversation, and a day goes by I feel like the lives gone that he doesn’t love me. I don’t know if this is just anxiety or I’ve hyper fixated on him? This is my first relationship. Not sure if hyper fixation is an adhd thing. Any of you guys experience something like this?

2021-12-21T22:38:54.000Z

rlq4p6

ADHD

If my long distance boyfriend doesn’t talk to me for a day or two I feel that he doesn’t love me anymore

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlq4p6/if_my_long_distance_boyfriend_doesnt_talk_to_me/

Thesavagepotato06

I have done research People with it have said that I probably have it I literally pace around my room muttering sales figures of the Nintendo GameCube and why it flopped and I just want to get diagnosed but I literally can’t and I’m too young to see a doctor and my parents don’t even believe me because they think ADHD is kids throwing chairs and disrupting class but they literally tell me off for stuff that is ADHD symptoms and I just don’t know why it’s not clicked for them?? I’m not sure if posting here would help but I just kinda wanted to get it off my chest because it’s really affecting my life and education

2021-12-21T22:38:24.000Z

rlq4bi

ADHD

I have all the signs of ADHD but my parents don’t really believe in mental health how do I convince them to let me get diagnosed?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlq4bi/i_have_all_the_signs_of_adhd_but_my_parents_dont/

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2021-12-21T22:37:38.000Z

rlq3r9

ADHD

I’m the r@tard

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlq3r9/im_the_rtard/

Environmental_Use_45

Why do I feel the same whether I take Adderall or not? I’ve only taken it daily for a little over a week, and at first it made me feel very calm and relaxed but eventually it started making me feel nauseous and no different than when I don’t take it. I’m only on a starting dosage so I don’t know if I’m simply building up a tolerance, but does anyone else have experience with this? This is the first time I’ve ever taken a prescription for anything relating to ADHD.

2021-12-21T22:32:48.000Z

rlq07i

ADHD

Medication no longer working?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlq07i/medication_no_longer_working/

BrodyAbroad

I am not diagnosed yet but I am trying to get diagnosed, but my family travels full time and I am looking to stay with my grandparents in Australia while they keep traveling. I am 17yo and am trying to convince my mum and dad that I can stay but my mum doesn't think I will be able to keep a job or other things if I can't make myself walk to my parents bedroom to brush my teeth. So the house we were in for lockdown had 3 bathrooms and we had 1 toothbrush with exchangeable heads. I constantly forgot about brushing my teeth because I didn't see the toothbrush because I didn't go into their bathroom, and when I think about "I need to brush my teeth" I can't go into their bathroom to do it because it's a whole other step just to do that. So I explained that to my parents and my mum says she is thinking if I can't make myself walk down to their bathroom to brush my teeth, then I won't be able to keep a job or other things like that. Sorry if this makes no sense I can't word stuff like this very well. If anyone understands and has any information, please let me know what to do.

2021-12-21T22:32:23.000Z

rlpzwi

ADHD

How do I explain this to my parents.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlpzwi/how_do_i_explain_this_to_my_parents/

nemoesk

I have a reactive dog, that I had before I was diagnosed, and I have been working with him his whole life to recover and he has come very far. He had a pretty traumatic first year, and his issues aren't his fault. I had to learn to be really patient and give him a lot of grace to work through his issues, and I accidentally learned to do some of that for myself and my adhd in the process. It's not his fault he is reactive, its not my fault my life is affected by adhd. I guess I can be kind to myself too, sometimes. It's very comical to me because he responds incredibly well to structured stimulation and consistent expectations, and so do I. The first thing that happened when I got diagnosed and medicated was I started trying to build more structure into my day to help him, and whoops it helps me too. He has an expectation we'll do some training work, and even if I dont feel like it I often will get going because he is so happy and excited to engage with me. And then once I've gotten engaged in doing productive stuff, it kinda flows over to the other things in my life. We did some training, then well I guess I can also fold this laundry, and then I guess I can pick up the dirty laundry and put it by the washer, and oh I guess I might as well load the washer. My dogs have always helped me a lot in my life, but its really become apparent to me why lately, and has helped even more now with treatment. I've build one structured thing into my day, and its making a frame work I am hopeful I can add on to. Now I just need my husband to follow me around and click and treat when I'm bein productive, haha. Anyways, it made me happy. I trained my dog and accidentally trained myself to be kinder with my own issues. I think thats a nice success. Thanks for letting me share.

2021-12-21T22:31:29.000Z

rlpz8d

ADHD

My dog responds to structure and whoops so do I.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlpz8d/my_dog_responds_to_structure_and_whoops_so_do_i/

crystalllmth825555

so basically long story short I dropped out of high school(?) to do online classes my senior year. I wasn’t able to do them because I procrastinated too hard and eventually just gave up. a year later i’m trying again, unfortunately taking the same exact classes I wasn’t able to do. i’m decently caught up in a couple classes but I haven’t done a thing in econ and i’ve only done 5/18 assignments in AP lit. I have less than a month til the end of the semester. I don’t fucking know what to do. in my mind I KNOW I will regret it if I fail again. I hate myself for not being able to graduate high school like a normal human. even with my level of depression I still just convince myself im a lazy piece of shit. I know if I just pound out the school work I will be able to finish and i’ll be happy and relieved but I can’t get myself to just sit down and do it. it’s damn near impossible. my mind just shuts down whenever I open my computer. I will actually immediately start crying and then fall asleep sometimes when I open an assignment. it’s like my body physically crashes like a computer because of stress overload. I am an old shitty computer. help me please what should I do?? i’ve already emailed my teachers and they’ve even exempted some assignments but there’s still too many. how can I force myself to do this work. it’s not just homework, it’s class work. each assignment is supposed to take like 3-5 hours to complete.

2021-12-21T22:30:13.000Z

rlpy7n

ADHD

How do y’all get school done?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlpy7n/how_do_yall_get_school_done/

TheRealHicket

This isn’t me, but my partner who is currently suffering because this ridiculous drug screen that came back positive for amphetamines. I get they have to do it. But it’s impossible for him to be on anything illicit. He’s never taken anything containing amphetamines. He’s on anti-anxiety medication and has been needing a few antihistamines lately but literally nothing else. His “self medication” is a few beers. We’ve spent hours of time and money fighting for a diagnosis and we finally get the “yes” it’s definitely ADHD (if only they listened properly months ago, but that’s another story) and now this ridiculous drug screen shows up amphetamines. The doctor was monumentally unhelpful and accusatory, I guess they would see people trying to take a advantage in their line of work. But not us…. We literally just want help for my partner who is really struggling. We’ve asked for another drug screen and contacted the lab to ask for a more sensitive test, along with ensuring they are absolutely clear that he takes an SSRI (I read it can come up as a false positive). Anything else we can do? Is this on his record forever? The psychiatrist was super unclear about the steps forward and mentioned stimulants may be on off the table. I’m feeling a bit helpless for him. I feel like it’s road block after road block to get help that he needs.

2021-12-21T22:23:53.000Z

rlptli

ADHD

Finally got the adhd diagnosis, then get a false positive on drug screen - is all hope lost?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlptli/finally_got_the_adhd_diagnosis_then_get_a_false/

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2021-12-21T22:23:19.000Z

rlpt6o

ADHD

Pregnancy = no medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlpt6o/pregnancy_no_medication/

penguinmike3

Hey everyone, had a quick question about whether you guys researched the psychs/neuropsychologist who did your testing? I was referred to two different ones. One of them had overwhelmingly bad reviews, but the better of the two has a 4 month longer wait time for an appointment. I’m not chasing a diagnosis, but really do want the most thorough process to see what/if I have an issue. Curious to see if anyone else went through this process. I really don’t want to be a pain to my GP and be overly particular.

2021-12-21T22:13:33.000Z

rlplvd

ADHD

Being picky about your Neuropsychologist (?)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlplvd/being_picky_about_your_neuropsychologist/

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2021-12-21T22:02:32.000Z

rlpdcw

ADHD

how do yall approach large projects/goals with little time?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlpdcw/how_do_yall_approach_large_projectsgoals_with/

Omega1602

Hi all, I’m new to this subreddit - here’s a quick backstory of me: I’ve always had the signs and symptoms my whole life but more recently at Uni I was assessed and have an Educational/Working diagnosis and am waiting for a medical. I just needed to vent a little because I work in the University’s disability team and when explaining my symptoms to a co-worker they said I should just keep a diary, and that I should put the things I lose in the same place every day, and that every loses their stuff and it sounds more like a panic than ADHD. My family have said the same thing, and it really really upsets me - mainly because it’s like ‘you think I haven’t tried that?’. My mum thinks having ADHD could be dangerous as I could forget something severely important, like if I forgot a child on a school trip if I were a teacher (not my profession, just an example she gave about those with ADHD in general) and again this really upset me as I have been living with this my whole life and never done this ever nor would I, and it’s as if I am not the same person/she sees me differently since this diagnosis. I just wish people would actually think before they speak because it makes me question myself and at the same time also makes me feel awful as no matter how much I explain I still get the dismissive remarks. Sorry all.

2021-12-21T21:56:12.000Z

rlp8a1

ADHD

‘Everyone does that’

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlp8a1/everyone_does_that/

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2021-12-21T21:47:53.000Z

rlp25p

ADHD

Adderall IR vs Vyvanse

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlp25p/adderall_ir_vs_vyvanse/

juniebaby555

I got diagnosed with ADHD about a month ago. I felt like there was finally some hope in my life after 20 years of nothingness and bullshit. I had waited way too long to be assessed and procrastinated until I was in complete crisis. My psychiatrist wants me to trial both Wellbutrin and Strattera before stimulants. I’m two weeks in on Wellbutrin and the side effects make me feel terrible. She won’t give me a time frame for how long we’ll give it before trying the Strattera. She says we just have to take it one day at a time. I’m going to have to quit my part time job (that I really love) to continue to trial meds, because they take a while to kick in and I’m prone to getting every side effect in the book. I’m starting full time college again so I genuinely don’t think I’d survive if I was in school, working, and trialing my meds. I’m already so depressed from the untreated ADHD that I can barely function, and now additional stressors are just getting piled on. My therapist (a lovely woman who I’ve been seeing for four years, who also has ADHD) was very upset to hear that they’re starting me on non-stimulants. She told me I need to advocate for myself, but I can’t. I don’t want to lose my chance at fair access to treatment by getting labeled as a seeker. All the hope I initially had when I got diagnosed has already gotten crushed. I feel worse than I did before. I know some people have success with non-stimulants, but realistically, I don’t think I’m going to be one of them. I’ve been sobbing for an hour post psych appointment. I’m so frustrated and I just want a medical professional to listen to me for once. I don’t know what to do. I want to give these meds a chance but if things don’t get better soon, my life is going to completely fall apart. I know it’s my fault for procrastinating getting an evaluation for so long, so it’s my fault I’m not on the right medication yet. I could’ve had this figured out a long time ago. But I didn’t! And now I have to pay the price and watch my life fall the fuck apart, as my psychiatrist who’s talked to me for a total of an hour and a half says we just have to play it by ear. I don’t know what to do.

2021-12-21T21:42:50.000Z

rloyim

ADHD

Procrastinated my diagnosis and now I’m feeling the consequences. Mostly just a rant.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloyim/procrastinated_my_diagnosis_and_now_im_feeling/

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2021-12-21T21:40:52.000Z

rlox39

ADHD

HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR ROOM CLEAN WHEN OFF MEDS

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlox39/how_do_you_keep_your_room_clean_when_off_meds/

PreppieBacon926

So to preface this whole issue I am a 20 year old, over weight female with ADHD. now my weight is due to pcos but other than that and chronic pain I’m healthy. I live in the uk me and my family knew I’m not normal weather it was excessive daydreaming, poor focus and being smart but not being able to translate it (literally teachers had to sit with me and translate my work). I got tested for Asd as a kid but they said nope it’s just dyspraxia and dyslexia, as an adult I learned more about adhd and after research and talking to doctors/ therapist (under the nhs) I got diagnosed within 6 months and then was put on 18mg of delmosart. The actual issue delmosart helps soo much I’m able to function as an adult and take care of myself it’s awesome… but the medication causes heart palpitations followed by dizziness when exercising ie walking to work, cycling ec. I can do all these with no issues when I’m not on it because of this I contacted my doctor who told me to stop taking it and she’ll book a test with the therapist so we can see what to do. A month later when I spoke to therapist and told her that it’s significantly improved my quality of life but it’s causing heart palpitations and dizziness spells she told me that we should look into my lifestyle and restart taking the delmosart and she didn’t want to try other medication as they have the same risk profile. I’m honestly frustrated they are the only nhs service I can get referred to in my area by my GP and other services are too far 1 hours train/bus ride or private specialist is £190-£220 per appointment which I can’t afford. I don’t know what to do because when on this medication it improves my quality of life but is detrimental to my health but off it I struggle to take care of myself and chores. Any recommendations?

2021-12-21T21:38:43.000Z

rlovi8

ADHD

I want to change adhd medication but I was told to change my lifestyle

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlovi8/i_want_to_change_adhd_medication_but_i_was_told/

yiffzer

First time seeking ADHD medicine since being diagnosed. No insurance. One of the offices got back to me and said this: [https://imgur.com/a/i1kFndR](https://imgur.com/a/i1kFndR) Is this the way it is? Offering specials on a rather significant mental disorder? This is the American medical industry apparently. On a less sarcastic note, anyone know of a good source for ADHD evals / medicine? I have recommendations from a psychiatrist and therapist.

2021-12-21T21:33:01.000Z

rlorci

ADHD

This is the American medical industry, ladies and gentlemen.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlorci/this_is_the_american_medical_industry_ladies_and/

tonznah

When I was 17, a psychiatrist overrode the possibility of me having ADHD due to my high grades. My parents were hesitant to take me to see a psychiatrist but did because my older sister told them more about it. I’m a senior in college and have been seeing a therapist for the past 4 years lol I’ve also seen a psychiatrist who prescribed me medication, but I don’t take them as often as I should. I guess what I have an issue with is… should I ever tell my parents hahah I’m technically an adult and don’t have to disclose it to them, but uhh. post-grad, I may need to get back on their health insurance and may also need to continue my visits and medication. I currently use the health insurance from my school to help cover the visits, so my parents are completely unaware of all that I’ve been dealing with. They still think that visit to the psychiatrist when I was 17 was due to stress. 😬😬😬 I feel like I live a double life 🤡

2021-12-21T21:27:12.000Z

rlomwo

ADHD

Am I in trouble 😬

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlomwo/am_i_in_trouble/

Quirky_Turnover2417

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2021-12-21T21:24:36.000Z

rlol1d

ADHD

Addy is not working anymore

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlol1d/addy_is_not_working_anymore/

RhubarbSilly5734

Hey everyone, I started meds about a week ago and am noticing lots of positive effects, but I have some questions about the negative ones. I am taking slow release Ritalin which lasts me about 8 hours. When I take it, I notice when it is starting to "wear off" because I get a bad tension headache and my face gets really red and flushed. Do you all take your meds in the morning everyday? I have some Christmas dinners coming up and really don't want to be experiencing negative side effects at 5 or 6pm during dinner. Could I take my meds later in the day to prevent this? Would there be any downside to doing this? Thanks so much in advance for helping when I haven't had a chance to see my doc yet!

2021-12-21T21:24:17.000Z

rlokt4

ADHD

Med timing advice!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlokt4/med_timing_advice/

JustAskingTA

I only just got diagnosed and started meds (Vyvanse) two months ago, and I had my first two COVID shots before that. I had a vaccine hangover after my second dose, and I'm expecting another vaccine hangover the day after my booster shot tomorrow. Should I take my meds that day or should I just skip? My meds don't normally give me any bad side effects. What did you find with your meds vs vaccines? Thank you!

2021-12-21T21:22:26.000Z

rlojht

ADHD

Do you take your meds when you're recovering from a COVID booster?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlojht/do_you_take_your_meds_when_youre_recovering_from/

alexa_ivy

Hey guys, I’m moving to Argentina soon. I will be taking a few months worth of meds (concerta 54mg and 36mg) before going, and also prescriptions, my exams and a report from my doc. Does anyone here is from Argentina and has a doctor to suggest? I started out going to a neurologist, stayed with him for years, and only changed to psychiatrist because I needed anxiety meds and well, it was better to pay only one consultation for the prescriptions. I don’t mind doing all the exams and tests again, I’d just like a good reliable doctor that will actually check up on me instead of just prescribing something every few months. Thanks in advance!

2021-12-21T21:17:35.000Z

rlofs4

ADHD

ADD/ADHD in Argentina

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlofs4/addadhd_in_argentina/

uh-nee-tuh

I’m on 50mg (two 25mg a day) and have only been taking it for two weeks now. I’ve read that you don’t get the full effect till after four weeks but my gosh..I think I’m only awake like 6 hours out of the day now, it makes me soooooooo exhausted. Nothing good is happening yet. Any time I read someone’s experience with this medicine, they stop taking it during the first week. Does anybody have any good news about this medicine?

2021-12-21T21:17:24.000Z

rlofn8

ADHD

Strattera is kicking my butt!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlofn8/strattera_is_kicking_my_butt/

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2021-12-21T21:16:12.000Z

rloera

ADHD

I finally got my car inspected

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloera/i_finally_got_my_car_inspected/

helloworld082

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2021-12-21T21:15:26.000Z

rloe75

ADHD

YSK that untreated ADHD can reduce life expectancy by up to 25 years in worst cases.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloe75/ysk_that_untreated_adhd_can_reduce_life/

BigBlackCrocs

I’m talking about things that mean nothing and are just hobbies. I can prioritize important things. My current struggle is, do I play league, tarkov, write a short story, or watch JJK/naruto. My problem is the reward and feeling of progression. I want to play league but am feeling no sense of reward. Tarkov just restarted this week so im playing to progress. I still have episodes of jjk and naruto to watch. And I really wanna write a new short story. My problem is nothing except for tarkov is giving me instant gratification and a sense of reward so if I try to do it I get bored and leave it immediately.

2021-12-21T21:15:19.000Z

rloe2y

ADHD

How to deal with wanting to do multiple different things, but not being able to pick which?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloe2y/how_to_deal_with_wanting_to_do_multiple_different/

anthrohuman_

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2021-12-21T21:13:43.000Z

rlocxs

ADHD

Finally got ADHD-PI diagnosed and my parents underwhelming response

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlocxs/finally_got_adhdpi_diagnosed_and_my_parents/

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2021-12-21T21:12:28.000Z

rloc1r

ADHD

Should I be taking Medication for my ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloc1r/should_i_be_taking_medication_for_my_adhd/

heykidsintodust

I take concerta 36mg, and bruh do they make me super lazy and unproductive. I dont understand why that happens. And even if I might be misdiagnosed with ADHD, isn’t it supposed to make me super hyperactive and productive?whenever I ask my doctor to increase my dose he refuses to do so. I just find it sad seeing all these people with ADHD functioning so well on their meds meanwhile I take them to study and spoiler alert, its been 6 hours and i can’t get myself to start. I’ll probably go to the exam clueless. But it does manage my other symptoms like my impulsivity and hyperactivity, but definitely not inattentiveness. If anything it makes it worse. I don’t know why that happens and what it means. Maybe anyone who had a similar experience could explain to me why it happens and how they fixed it?

2021-12-21T21:11:28.000Z

rlobb0

ADHD

Concerta makes me lose my motivation and become unproductive

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlobb0/concerta_makes_me_lose_my_motivation_and_become/

Tinius7

I take 60mg vyvanse and 2x5mg dexamfetamine sulfate more or less per day. This is a pretty high dosage but I'm concerned that it's not actually working very well. Having such a high dosage and such little side effects is uncommon I believe. The only side effect I get is clenching my jaw and inability to sleep if I take it too late. Resting heart rate and blood pressure are normal. However, I feel as if it's not working as it should. I still procastinate to extreme degrees, impulse is still awful and internalised frustration/uselessness is still very prevalent. I feel as if they don't really alter how I feel from the day to day, at least nowhere near the first day of my dosage increase. Focus is showing huge improvement but everything else is more or less the same. Am I unessecarily taking a high dosage of a wrong medication or does anyone else have the experience with their high dosages? Is my metabolism far too quick? Have i built up a huge tolerance this quickly? Am I using it wrong ? Do I need more?

2021-12-21T21:10:13.000Z

rloadp

ADHD

High Dosage not working

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rloadp/high_dosage_not_working/

DeadStation

I’m fairly certain I have adhd but I’m worried the effort of seeking a diagnosis is not worth it if the doctors don’t take my concerns seriously. Is it worth the effort in the end? I’m tired of struggling but feel I’ve passed the point of finding out one way or another. Does anyone have experience being diagnosed in adulthood? Is it worth it? Any help would be really appreciated!

2021-12-21T21:09:08.000Z

rlo9ig

ADHD

Is it too late for a diagnosis? 30M, UK

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo9ig/is_it_too_late_for_a_diagnosis_30m_uk/

linuxisbae

I was having such a good time going to school and the whole routine of everything. I am on break for 17 days and I already am having a hard time. I feel like there is way too much time in a day. This morning I woke up read a book for a few hours and than played a couple video games. By the time the afternoon roles around I tried going for a nap which I usually don't have the chance for. I just feel detached from everything I do where I do these things but its like I am just trying to fill the time and don't actually enjoy anything. I spent two whole hours frozen in place feeling depressed and numb at the same time. I finally seem to have gotten out of those feelings by going for a walk but I am so tired of feeling this way. Even when I have to finish my day at school I don't look forward to going home. No idea why I mentioned this here other than seeing if anyone else has similar feelings. I get more than enough sleep between 8 and 10 hours. Yet I have very little energy most of the time. I honestly think I am crazy at times because its not like a constant thing but I'll have these awful days that are so crippling. Struggling with addiction over the last five years did not help my ability to regulate emotions and deal with these things. Having been clean for almost two years I would have thought that I wouldn't feel as detached and as if I don't enjoy things.

2021-12-21T21:03:15.000Z

rlo55m

ADHD

I don't know what to do in my free time.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo55m/i_dont_know_what_to_do_in_my_free_time/

MenuTime5231

I would say everyones job has shaped them in some way or another. My question is in what ways has your job shaped you that you wish you could get back. Patterns, behaviors, thought processes etc. What are ways that you COULD take those things back? Is there any real going back? /r/adhd exists so that we can help one another. To that end, that means low-effort posts, experience reports, memes, shouting into the void, etc. aren't allowed here. There are more relevant places for that. Posts must be at least 300 characters (NOT WORDS). That's the same length as this paragraph

2021-12-21T21:02:07.000Z

rlo4am

ADHD

How has your job changed you as a person?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo4am/how_has_your_job_changed_you_as_a_person/

harleqat

I would really like to be able to listen to podcasts more regularly because they seem like really great ways of getting news/info/entertainment, but I cannot for the life of me pay attention consistently to a podcast. It's even worse for me than the more widely known reading problem of "I have no idea what I read for the last two pages." I often find I will go 10 mins without having paid attention to a single thing. Are there other people who can listen consistently? What's your secret?

2021-12-21T21:01:40.000Z

rlo3xs

ADHD

How do you listen to podcasts

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo3xs/how_do_you_listen_to_podcasts/

HelicopterShlong

Good morning, afternoon or evening, depending on where you are in the world. I'm not look for sympathy but a little background is needed. I've struggled being alive my whole life, I have always feel out of place and have always struggled at normality. I achieved nothing at school, so I left with nothing. What I did do was game, a lot! When I finally got around to employment I ended changing job every six months or so. I have had difficulties in my social and romantic life, I currently have no friends and no partner. I love love, but I'm ok being alone, life is easier alone with my brain. I'm lucky enough that this journey has given me two beautiful children. I've currently been off work for around seven months after reaching a crisis point. I'm awaiting a psychiatrist review before I can go back to work. I'm on a year long waiting list to hopefully be diagnosed with ADHD and finally be medicated. Hopefully improving things dramatically. It's taken me 36 difficult years to realise there's a very high chance I have ADHD. I relate to so many of the posts on here, I haven't spoken to any of you yet but it's nice to feel at home for once. My issue is how do get through the next year without medication. I've ended up at the lowest point in my life and finally believe I've found the reason for so much hardship. I've potentially found the "cure" but it's a year away. Does anyone have any good advice for how you survive unmedicated? I love to read but unless it's Manga I struggle focusing on just text without my mind wandering. I have a lot of books I want to catch up on (trying to read the entire discworld collection in chronological order), does anyone have any good tips to help me focus? TLDR: I think I have ADHD, diagnosis + meds one year away (can't afford a private consultation), my life has essentially been reset, I'm starting again in my 30s. How do I live unmedicated for a year. How do you guys get through unmedicated days/weeks? Obviously I've done it for 36 years so it's a weird question, but they're been eventful to put it mildly. I need some calm.

2021-12-21T20:58:37.000Z

rlo1ex

ADHD

Undiagnosed, unmedicated, I need some guidance please

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo1ex/undiagnosed_unmedicated_i_need_some_guidance/

DeadStation

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2021-12-21T20:57:53.000Z

rlo0vf

ADHD

Is it too late for a diagnosis? M30, UK

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlo0vf/is_it_too_late_for_a_diagnosis_m30_uk/

Intrepid-Carrot2128

So I've been thinking about ADHD a lot in recent days. But the problem is that I don't know if I really do have ADHD or I'm just faking it for whatever reason. I match most of the online tests answers that indicates I do have ADHD(can't focus, restless, losing my stuff a lot, fidgeting etc.) but I never been diagnosed by a specialist. But for some unknown reason I think I might be faking it. I been diagnosed with SA (social anxiety) and mild depression. The symptoms of anxiety and ADHD are very similar(maybe that's why I think Im faking it). And I kind of want to try ADHD meds to see if it would work on me. ​ So my question is - is anyone really diagnosed with ADHD thought they're faking their symptoms for whatever reason? And how speacialist diagnose ADHD? With the same online test? Because it wouldn't make sense would it? ​ P.S -- I only recently (5-6 months) noticed the symptoms of ADHD. Shouldn't I've noticed these symptoms way sooner? That's one of the reason why I think I'm faking ADHD I guess. ​ Sorry for bad eng.

2021-12-21T20:54:26.000Z

rlnyb9

ADHD

Faking or not?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnyb9/faking_or_not/

delicious_foreyes

Can ADHD cause difficulty in thinking and absorbing information. Like while i am watching a web series, i have extreme difficulty in absorbing what the characters are speaking because my mind is not able to process it. And i keep forgetting the previous plot of the story so cannot relate one to the other. I have to re-watch the shows from start in order to understand what's the whole story. Is this a problem with anxiety or is it something else?

2021-12-21T20:49:54.000Z

rlnv30

ADHD

Difficulty in thinking and absorbing information.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnv30/difficulty_in_thinking_and_absorbing_information/

Mondayblues15

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6. Started taking medication at that time until about 14 when I had had enough with the terrible side effects. From elementary school to 6th grade it definitely helped with school and my social life. In 7th grade everything started to get worse. I was depressed and became more anti-social. All which actually caused me to do worse in both. Another side-effect was erectile dysfunction. Which as a pubescent boy is terrifying especially when you do not realize that it is the medication. I ditched the meds and found that I improved in school. Im in University now and am on the deans list. The problems now lie with my relationships and social life. My past few girlfriends have always told me that I had a listening problem. Truly, It was either I did not listen or I forgot but recalled when reminded. I promised I would do something about it but before I did the relationships ended. I am now in a wonderful relationship of two years and she is just now starting to irritated by how bad my listening is. I really try. I tell myself before every date “Listen, keep listening”. It works for the first half but then I get in my head and thoughts. Next thing you know she completely shuts down because Ive just ignored her unintentionally. I do not want to take medication but am open to start trying again. Yet, I am still confused as to who to call or ask for help. Do I see a psychologist, therapist, primary care doctor? Focus strategies would help to but mainly looking for external help.

2021-12-21T20:48:40.000Z

rlnu7y

ADHD

ADHD is starting to affect my social life now and I am at a loss at what to do.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnu7y/adhd_is_starting_to_affect_my_social_life_now_and/

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2021-12-21T20:48:37.000Z

rlnu6q

ADHD

Sharing an ADHD "freestyle", in good in attentive fashion it's open ended and not complete, can you relate?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnu6q/sharing_an_adhd_freestyle_in_good_in_attentive/

zhenghe73

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2021-12-21T20:48:04.000Z

rlntsh

ADHD

When I start liking a girl I find myself so much less motivated to do other things

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlntsh/when_i_start_liking_a_girl_i_find_myself_so_much/

fortheinterweb

Tldr: Should I choose to be medicated and have an easier life where I will meet everyone's expectations or struggle being off meds but allow my mind to be free and feel the depth of the highs and lows and the beauty that comes from thinking differently. I have only tried two kinds of medication. The first one was terrible. The second one worked with little side effects but makes me so boring and lifeless. When I take meds I feel like I turn into a little robot that just gets things done and fits nicely into the system that I resented for so long. I start missing my energetic focus in hobbies and the free spirit that I learned to love before I was diagnosed. Without meds I do have highs and lows and struggle to meet deadlines and finish work the way my superiors expect me to but I still do a relatively good job. I have also noticed that it affects my relationship because I have fixations, highs and lows and sometimes become too self involved or impulsive. I guess my question is how do you choose which reality you want?

2021-12-21T20:46:09.000Z

rlnsd6

ADHD

I hate the medication. Advice please.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnsd6/i_hate_the_medication_advice_please/

akirapsych

Context: I'm a masters student and diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type and I was on 30mg Elvance for the first 6 weeks but had very bad side effects, on top of the increased irritation on one occasion I was in a blind rage, genuine and hostility - I was terrified of myself. I controlled it with mindfulness and martial arts practice. After that I was put on Concerta 18mg, then 36mg but I'm still feeling little to no effect. I'm on 54mg max dosage and because I have to take my meds daily because I have my thesis deadline coming up. Concerta isn't working nearly as effectively as elvance but at the same time, I'm experiencing zero side effects. Essentially, I can't really remember what my normal level of focus and attention is like so I'm not sure if the medication is actually working or not. I don't know what to do... I'm finding it just as hard to study on the 56mg as normal and I'm wondering if any studying I actually manage is just because of deadlines or the meds. I feel genuinely lost I have considered trying one of my leftover elvance just to manage to study for a few hours without losing focus. I have considered trying a day studying off the medication to compare but my deadlines are stressing me out enough that another day with zero progress in my thesis will be even more stressful. **I would really appreciate any help and advice.**

2021-12-21T20:45:14.000Z

rlnrmu

ADHD

ADVICE NEEDED: I can't tell if my meds are working or not?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnrmu/advice_needed_i_cant_tell_if_my_meds_are_working/

Born_Molasses_9338

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2021-12-21T20:44:35.000Z

rlnr5a

ADHD

Need an accountability partner today.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnr5a/need_an_accountability_partner_today/

The_Ape_Man_Ape

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2021-12-21T20:40:46.000Z

rlno9l

ADHD

Could not getting hyperactivity taking concerta be a sign of ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlno9l/could_not_getting_hyperactivity_taking_concerta/

InattentiveTravels

Just starters 150 MG of Wellbutrin XL in addition to Adderall 10 MG of IR 3x a day and trying to see how others have reacted. Not sure if the Adderall is working as well for motivation and focus but I’m only on my 3rd or 4th day of Wellbutrin. Any tips? Will the side effects go away? I was prescribed the Wellbutrin for the depression that still lingers occasionally. The thing I’m noticing is that I’m not sure I’m as focused but the combo also makes me a bit shakey. Should I maybe talk to my Dr. About taking it at night? Would that help the adderall be more effective?

2021-12-21T20:35:06.000Z

rlnk46

ADHD

Experience with Wellbutrin and Adderall IR combo?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlnk46/experience_with_wellbutrin_and_adderall_ir_combo/

lanede123

I’ve asked waay to many question in anticipation of my diagnosis appointment. I’m excited and nervous because I’ve been dealing with adhd my whole life and didn’t even know what the disorder really was until a couple years ago. The obsession to “fix” my problems overtook my life until I realized all the fixing just compromised didn’t aspects of my life including how I socialize. How did the medication help those that had trouble with social skills? Also how soon did you receive medication after diagnosis?

2021-12-21T20:32:22.000Z

rlni2e

ADHD

Did adhd medication help improve your social skills?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlni2e/did_adhd_medication_help_improve_your_social/

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2021-12-21T20:15:56.000Z

rln5ge

ADHD

I don’t know what to do with myself.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln5ge/i_dont_know_what_to_do_with_myself/

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2021-12-21T20:13:38.000Z

rln3lb

ADHD

Experience Adderall IR and Wellbutrin XL

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln3lb/experience_adderall_ir_and_wellbutrin_xl/

StarsEatMyCrown

I don't know if it's the right flair. I have an appointment on Tuesday next week with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Hopefully to get some sort of diagnosis. But anyway, I was reading an article and this stood out to me. *You often overspend to compensate for other problems. For example, when you don't have a clean outfit to wear for an office party, you buy a new one. Or when you forget someone's birthday, you buy an expensive present to make up for it. Shopping trips make you feel better in the moment, but you feel regretful later when the credit card bill arrives.* I was reading these forums and people talked about overspending on Amazon and I thought, no, I don't overspend, but I do! I get takeout because I don't want to cook, I buy new clothes so I don't have to do laundry, I buy anything if I can't find something or if I lose something. This is all overspending. Omg.. I diidnt really realize that this could be ADHD.

2021-12-21T20:12:45.000Z

rln2xh

ADHD

I thought I didn't overspend, but I do!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln2xh/i_thought_i_didnt_overspend_but_i_do/

litanies

Hi all, I have recently gotten an ADHD diagnosis and been put on meds. I am 23 years old and work in a professional setting. I started 30mg of Vyvanse on the 23rd of November and had a rollercoaster of a week that week. It would go from an amazing day but unable to sleep to horrible anxiety after work and feeling sickly the rest of the day. I was convinced that medication wasn't for me by the 5th day and was considering tossing my prescription out and giving up. I messaged my doctor and he gave me some tips (eating well, exercising, increase water intake) and boy did this help. Every single day from that point on was smooth riding. I made sure I had a large breakfast, drank a ton of water, and went to the gym after work for 30 minutes. I then started to notice the decline of the medication effectiveness. I found myself losing focus, motivation, and even just blankly staring off by 1-2PM at work. It was worse than if I never took the medication in the first place. I proceeded to message my doctor once again informing him of this, and he came through again with another life saving idea. He upped my dose to 40mg along with prescribing me a 5mg d-amphetamine "booster" to take around the time I was feeling this decline. Since then, my medication has given me the motivation, focus, and mental clarity through the entire day to improve my quality of life. I can finally get home from work and actually put in a load of laundry, fold it, and put it away. I can actually remember to take my other medication in the mornings. I can pickup a new interest or responsibility at work and really make something of it. Not to mention my sleep has been incredible! I have been sleeping a minimum of 7 hours a night no problem. Before I was treated for ADHD I would stay up way too late too often. This caused me to call off work in my past jobs for reasons that clearly could have been prevented. I'm not saying this will be my final routine medication change but this is definitely heading in the right direction. I wish I would have been diagnosed in high school as this would have made college way easier for me haha. Just an FYI, medication does not really force you to make changes. It's more of a tool I'd say. I could totally take my medication and sit in my bed for 5 hours watching netflix. You need to set goals, make schedules, and have a drive to improve your life and fix issues that were present before due to your ADHD. If you read this far, I hope my experience motivates you to get a diagnosis or even use your current medication to its fullest potential!!! :)

2021-12-21T20:12:39.000Z

rln2u9

ADHD

I can't believe it is finally working!!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln2u9/i_cant_believe_it_is_finally_working/

ash_crashes

For as long as I (16 f) could remember I have never had a good relationship with food. My parents have always dismissed it as being picky. I was always forced to eat foods that made me feel I was about to vomit because of the texture. Finally about a year ago I got diagnosed with adhd and we have a reason for my pickyness but my parents still make it a big deal at lunch time. Most of the time my safe foods are never in the house for me to eat and I have not been able to eat for lunch because of that. I tell them I can't eat because of that and they just say that there is plenty of food in the house. What do I do? I've just started to skip meals because of how they treat food in my house.

2021-12-21T20:10:25.000Z

rln12k

ADHD

How do I get my parents to understand that I can't eat certain foods?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln12k/how_do_i_get_my_parents_to_understand_that_i_cant/

ketoatl

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2021-12-21T20:10:16.000Z

rln0yo

ADHD

How do you know when your dosage is right?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rln0yo/how_do_you_know_when_your_dosage_is_right/

hungoverinhanover

2nd yr premed here thats struggling in prereqs rn. i go to an ivy so ya its pretty fucking hard. however, ive tried so many different study methods and none of them seem to work. ik the material but timed exams are hellish for me. (i finally got an A on a science final after getting my 1.5x accommodations + adderall but even then, it was bad bc i kept obsessing over a singular question thanks to the adderall). after taking adderall this past term, i literally just studied all the time but still struggled to break class median. here's how i study: \-annotate notes directly onto the lecture slides \-create study guides w/o looking at my notes before the test to basically rewrite the entire unit (active recall) \-do problem sets again + look over in class p sets if i have time \-attend review sessions hosted by the ta, attend office hrs with questions, and schedule individual one on one meetings w/ the ta for more individualized help idk what else i should be doing. im a really inefficient studier bc a single lecture takes me 4x the amt of the time as a neurotypical person, even on 2x speed. i also struggle w/ getting the motivation to study for science classes/exams. this is going to be such a disaster when i have to study for the mcat and orgo down the road.

2021-12-21T20:05:07.000Z

rlmx0e

ADHD

premeds/med students with adhd: drop your best study/exam tips pls!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmx0e/premedsmed_students_with_adhd_drop_your_best/

Millieo_____

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2021-12-21T20:01:18.000Z

rlmtzp

ADHD

New Temporary Doctor Refused Meds

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmtzp/new_temporary_doctor_refused_meds/

Nav_2055

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2021-12-21T19:58:40.000Z

rlmrsa

ADHD

Taking a break from alcohol

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmrsa/taking_a_break_from_alcohol/

sadittariuus

I have never been diagnosed for adhd nor have I ever taken any adhd medication. However, I think both would help me immensely. I’ve show symptoms of adhd my whole life, I even have specific memories of my mom (insultingly) telling me my brain doesn’t work like other peoples do and yet she never took me to the doctor to get anything checked out. An eye doctor told her I had dyslexia when I was about 6 and that was also never followed up on. I did do well I’m school but now I’m the typical gifted kid turned burnt out adult. Now though, I’m going back to school and I’m trying to get my mental health in order as I also deal with a lot of anxiety, some of it specifically centered around the feeling that I should be more productive than I am. So here’s my question, from what I’ve gathered you have to be very careful about the way you approach a diagnosis and medication for adhd as an adult due to adderall and other meds often being abused, but I really feel it’s necessary for me and that it could help me. Do I really need to tiptoe around telling a doctor that? I’m worried I’m gonna say how badly I want to try it and that’s going to make them say no to me. I doubt it’ll be difficult to get a diagnosis, I’ve got symptoms to a T but can I be denied medication after that? Have any of you been denied or had to fight for your meds? What are you experiences? Is it best to go through specifically a psychiatrist or your regular doctor? Any advice or personal stories are welcome, thanks in advance!

2021-12-21T19:50:35.000Z

rlmlwm

ADHD

Looking for advice on getting a diagnosis and medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmlwm/looking_for_advice_on_getting_a_diagnosis_and/

sn_g

Title says it all, at 41 she's been diagnosed with ADHD. She seems to be relieved that she finally has an answer to why certain things have been hard for her. I know she has trouble with remembering things and staying on task but that's all she told me, I believe she's also going to be getting on medication soon. Any advice would help, just want to be there for her.

2021-12-21T19:46:53.000Z

rlmj49

ADHD

My mom has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, what can I do to offer support/help.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmj49/my_mom_has_recently_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_what/

NewYearNewYEET

So a couple weeks ago I finally got officially diagnosed with ADHD. I started on medication today (10mg Vyvanse). I’m not proud of it but I’ve taken “illegally obtained” Vyvanse and Adderall before. It wasn’t for partying or anything, I was just trying to get through university. Whenever I would be able to get some Adderall of a friend, I would have to save it for a day that I was extra struggling on. Maybe for a really important paper or project, or an exam that if I failed, I would be kicked out of school. So today it just kind of hit me, I’m now allowed to be “normal” every day. I don’t have to save it for a day that I need to be 100 percent productive. I don’t have to save it for a day where I would otherwise be having an anxiety attack because I have so much to do but I just can’t. I can take my prescribed and much needed medication and enjoy the things I like, I’ll maybe be able to read a book without getting distracted every 5 minutes, or play a video game without pausing it to do something I just thought of 2 seconds ago, I’ll be able to just exist without 40,000 thoughts going through my head. Maybe I’ll be able to keep my house clean for longer than 12 hours, because I really like my house and it would be nice to enjoy it without seeing piles and piles of mess all over the place. Now I know medication isn’t 100 percent a “cure-all” and I’ve read enough posts on this subreddit to know the euphoria goes away eventually, but I’m very happy and relieved right now and I just wanted to share. I told my mom this this morning, and i’ll share it with you all: “I felt like I had been climbing up a mountain for the last ten years and now it feels like I’ve finally reached the top.”

2021-12-21T19:46:35.000Z

rlmiwn

ADHD

I can’t believe I get to feel like this every day

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmiwn/i_cant_believe_i_get_to_feel_like_this_every_day/

Cuseyedrum

After so many years of biting my nails from boredom, stress or just because they were something to chew on, I quit!! I've been enjoying my healthy nails for a few months now so I'm quite sure that bad habit is fixed and I'm sooo happy about it. And it all started with a random hyperfixation too!! I love life :)

2021-12-21T19:43:11.000Z

rlmgbi

ADHD

I stopped biting my nails :D

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmgbi/i_stopped_biting_my_nails_d/

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2021-12-21T19:42:18.000Z

rlmfpe

ADHD

My mom has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, what can I do to help/support her?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmfpe/my_mom_has_recently_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_what/

freshraspberrybreath

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2021-12-21T19:37:03.000Z

rlmbs2

ADHD

Fellow ADHD sufferers, what makes you angry?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmbs2/fellow_adhd_sufferers_what_makes_you_angry/

Unique_Bumblebee_691

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2021-12-21T19:36:09.000Z

rlmb39

ADHD

How to use procrastination as super power

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlmb39/how_to_use_procrastination_as_super_power/

bbo221

Hi! 3 months ago I start taking medication for ADHD starting with Xaggitin XL 18mg (same as concerta but cheaper for the NHS) once a day and then moving up to 36mg. With 18mg I feel I get a minor wave of depression and then when I moved up to 36mg I get bad anxiety like 3 hours in. My psychiatrist and I talked and decided to try an instant release generic dexamphetamine (5mg, 1 dose twice a day and then moving up to 2 doses twice a day). I was wondering what experience people have had switching from a Extended Release methylphenidate to an instant release Dexamphetamine? Did it help much? I’m worried about the anxiety side effects kicking in after every dose rather than just once in the day 3 hours into XR How did you find switching to IR from XR in terms of side effects? Currently back on 2 weeks of Xaggitin XL 18mg before moving onto generic Dexamphetamine after that!

2021-12-21T19:32:02.000Z

rlm7wk

ADHD

Methylphenidate XR to Dexamphetamine IR?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlm7wk/methylphenidate_xr_to_dexamphetamine_ir/

bearbarebere

Disclaimer: I'm getting tested for ADHD this week but I'm pretty sure I have it. Anyway this is relatable to more than just ADHD but it fits here! My uncle has dyslexia, and possibly ADHD too. But I've always been "smart" so I couldn't possibly have it, my parents would say. So when he told me that the numbers would move, that he just couldn't "try harder" to see numbers right, etc - he said he remembered what I had previously said about mental illnesses: that you can't just "try harder". He said it was really eye opening. I told him that it was really hard (not impossible!) for me to not have strong emotional reactions or to keep my room clean or do well in college even though I want to. I told him that it's not that I'm using it as an excuse, but that the usual methods that everyone else uses ("just don't worry about it, just ignore it, it's not important, just relax") aren't helpful for me. He said he gets it because "just reread it", or "just read the numbers out loud" doesn't help. Like sure sometimes it might a little, but other times you just need to do what works best for you and you're not gonna be perfect. I'm really excited to see if ADHD is my problem. Even if it's not, I know now that I can depend on my uncle more than I thought!

2021-12-21T19:26:48.000Z

rlm3v9

ADHD

My uncle said he thinks he understands ADHD/anxiety/depression better!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlm3v9/my_uncle_said_he_thinks_he_understands/

Nikki39c

Hello all fellow ADHD sufferers. I am looking for a little guidance here. When I am really emotional (hurt or angry), I do not like to be touched. My husband always tries to comfort me in the moment, but it just makes me more upset. Between my already heightened senses and my heightened emotional state, I really can't handle it. I think maybe it is just too much stimulation during that time and I physically just cannot handle it. Anyone else have similar experiences?

2021-12-21T19:16:05.000Z

rllvvp

ADHD

Overstimulation

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllvvp/overstimulation/

liquid_turkey

I just saw a post saying someone was getting burnout without meds then described exactly how I feel right now. I'm waiting for my appointment so I can be (hopefully) diagnosed so I have no access to meds. At the moment I am averaging 7 days between showers and then it's only because my gf forces me to, dishes - or any chores - are almost a no go right now. I'm just wondering what burnout actually is and what the signs are because I've never heard of it before and I'd like to know if I'm just generally a mess or it's something else

2021-12-21T19:09:55.000Z

rllr08

ADHD

What is burnout?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllr08/what_is_burnout/

AquaDime

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2021-12-21T19:08:32.000Z

rllq04

ADHD

Relieved I got COVID over the holidays..

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllq04/relieved_i_got_covid_over_the_holidays/

Opening_Conclusion61

Hi all. I've been on Concerta about a week and a half and I'm losing my mind. It 100% helps with focus and concentration and feeling calm sometimes BUT omg I just seem to be so sensitive to it like the side effects are driving me crazy. I've been having this bizarre combo of horrible thick mucus in my throat and nose which makes me feel like I'm not breathing properly as well as awful nausea and acid reflux that I just can't get a handle on as well as the anxiety like I'm already quite an anxious person so the anxiety boost sucks. I'm gonna drop to 18mg (from 27) even though I'm pretty sure it's not the right dose for me but I just can't handle the side effects. I eat before I take it, I drink lots of water, I try to eat throughout the day, I exercise and it helps me sleep really well. I know it's only been a week and a half but it's really interfering with life atm like it's such a shame because the focus and concentration effects are great. I see my doc in January anyways but I just wanted to rant about it really and see if anyone else is so sensitive to Concerta.

2021-12-21T19:06:38.000Z

rllol9

ADHD

Concerta sucks

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllol9/concerta_sucks/

xyabek

God I wish so much i could “fit in”. I really want to be the student who takes notes. goes to the gym. studies. understands. reads books. goes out with friends. is always improving in their hobbies. The person who people greet when they see him. who can have a great conversation without making anyone feel uncomfortable or without making himself look like a weirdo. the person who is trusted with notes. the person who people count on. the person who is not forgotten. the person who is invited to go out. But here I am. The complete opposite. No matter how hard I try, I always fail to have the desired social life and social status. Whenever someone needs something, i am always the last one to come to anyone’s mind. Because i will forget. i will fail. i am not as fast as others. i am not expected to know something. my notes are illegible. my voice is too quiet. my voice is too loud. i look bored. i am so excited i dont know when to stop. When I manage to get closer with the people in my class, its always the same. you are quiet today. you are oversharing a lot. you shouldnt be saying this. you are not fun today. you are really boring today. you are not saying anything today. Im so sick of it. Im not depressed, but sometimes its these small presumptions that get to me. I dont need to be funny everyday. I dont need to be hyped everyday. I dont need to be so talkative everyday. I dont need to be anything im supposed to be. I dont owe it to anyone. Im tired of always feeling like im in a onesided relationship.

2021-12-21T19:05:42.000Z

rllnwo

ADHD

Sometimes it really gets to me…

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllnwo/sometimes_it_really_gets_to_me/

John_Carpender

How do you study and RETAIN information? I literally study for hours on end, and still end up getting a bad grade. It’s not fair how some people look over it once and get a A+. What are your best studying tips and routines? They would be of a lot of help for me and others on this sub. Thank you! VvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvV

2021-12-21T19:02:53.000Z

rlllkf

ADHD

How DO YOU STUDY??

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlllkf/how_do_you_study/

curvynofacegirl

Hi! I just got "evaluated and diagnosed" with ADHD. My Doctor prescribed me 5 MG twice a day, then 10 MG twice a day (when I'm comfortable) of immediate release adderal. I'm nervous/scared!! I've been misdiagnosed with bipolar and on horrible medications the last 6 months. I'm scared this won't help either! (And I really, really need it to). Any advice on when / how to take it? How should I feel on the 5 MG vs the 10 MG? Anything to look out for?

2021-12-21T19:00:45.000Z

rlljto

ADHD

Just got prescribed adderal. Advice?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlljto/just_got_prescribed_adderal_advice/

nolakhsa

i'm more interested from a personal perspective. i listen to pretty much everything but i always listen to music with intention. casual listening is not something i can do. i need to feel deeply connected to the music i'm listening to. i tend to like kinda haunting or grungy stuff in a minor key and acoustics a half step down. my all time favorite is a band called alicks. their stuff is other worldly. stuff like alice in chains, deftones, and tool are good too.

2021-12-21T18:58:14.000Z

rllhpl

ADHD

what kind of music do you guys like?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllhpl/what_kind_of_music_do_you_guys_like/

Its_Clover_Honey

I've taken Adderall most of my life but I'm considering moving to a country where it's not available. My only two options at that point would be methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta) and atomoxitine (strattera). I tried Strattera as a child and it gave me horrible side effects, so that's not actually an option for me. Has anybody who has had luck with Adderall also had luck with Ritalin?

2021-12-21T18:51:46.000Z

rlld1w

ADHD

Thoughts on Ritalin/Concerta/Methylphenidate?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlld1w/thoughts_on_ritalinconcertamethylphenidate/

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2021-12-21T18:51:19.000Z

rllcr2

ADHD

I passed my grad classes this semester!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rllcr2/i_passed_my_grad_classes_this_semester/

sir-Radzig

I always needed about an hour to get to the gym. I realised that 40 minutes of that is just double checking if i have everything i need. So i wrote a list of all things i need on the back of a letter. I need the list to be a physical item that i cam hold so i can run around with it. Now i only need about 10-20 minutes instead of 40. Lists are great and they don‘t forget things from one second to the next like i do. Make yourself some lists for daily tasks, it really helps a lot. Thank you for reading!

2021-12-21T18:45:47.000Z

rll8mg

ADHD

Quick Tip i want to share

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rll8mg/quick_tip_i_want_to_share/