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joy_peters

One of my parents is being very supportive and working with my therapist about my ADHD, the other doesn’t think my therapist is qualified enough to give me that diagnosis and thinks that my therapist and parent are just trying to be my friends. I got diagnosed with ADHD in the last couple months and one of my parents has continuously said things like “well let’s fix your anxiety first”, “you should just focus more and be on your phone less”, “I would have taken you to a Dr a long time ago if I knew there was ‘something wrong (with you)’”. I have been dealing with this for months and it’s exhausting. I really wish that there was something I could do to help them understand that I’m not faking it and that it’s super hurtful to say stuff like “you don’t have it. I would have known”, whenever ADHD get brought up. Both of my parents are working with my therapist and I qualify for a 504 with my anxiety alone. I’ve talked to them about wanting to see an ADHD specialist if my parent doesn’t believe (my therapist, my other parent and) me. My parent wants me to go in and do a brain scan for an ADHD diagnosis and I don’t know if I’m comfortable with that :/ that parent just wants a physical (or visual) answer that shows absolutely, 100%, that I have ADHD instead of trying to understand and talk to me. Is there ANYTHING I can do to help my disapproving parent understand?

2021-12-21T13:37:04.000Z

rleudd

ADHD

Disapproving parent

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rleudd/disapproving_parent/

Azhz96

There is nothing I hate more than having to do stuff, waking up early and at the same time daily just cause more sleep issues. Knowing I have to go to bed and wake up at a certain time make me feel really stressed about falling asleep, and if Im not tired then I'll just lay in bed for hours feeling more and more stressed out that I have to work soon and the entire day will be ruined thanks to routines. When I finished school and didnt had a job yet I felt amazing, all my sleep issues was reduced, no more anxiety or feeling stressed about having to get up at a certain time. Even if I slept half the day for months I felt so much better. Having to work also ruin my life because it make me stressed and depressed that I waste my life doing stuff I dont want to do 5 days a week my whole life, I get stuck in negative thought patterns about how I hate and wish I never had to work again. I can stay in my apartment for months and feel so much better than when I have structure and routines. If I was rich then I would not buy anything fancy but instead save it so that I would never have to have structure and routines ever again. I love my coworkers, my boss is very kind and caring, my job is very easy and I always know what to do everyday. But its the stupid routines and the fact that I have to do something 5 days a week that only make life less enjoyable. Ofc I know that this is just how life is and its nothing you can really do about it. But I wish structure and routines also made me feel better which seem to be the case for most people with ADHD and other diagnoses.

2021-12-21T13:36:23.000Z

rletxa

ADHD

I see and hear a lot about people with ADHD need structure and routines for their wellbeing, but those two just ruin my life.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rletxa/i_see_and_hear_a_lot_about_people_with_adhd_need/

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2021-12-21T13:33:53.000Z

rlesem

ADHD

I have no idea how I've got here and I'm worried where I'm going next

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlesem/i_have_no_idea_how_ive_got_here_and_im_worried/

Environmental-Low-57

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2021-12-21T13:30:09.000Z

rleprf

ADHD

Weird effect on Elvanse

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rleprf/weird_effect_on_elvanse/

NorthFace86

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2021-12-21T13:30:07.000Z

rlepq4

ADHD

Methylphenidate Withdrawal

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlepq4/methylphenidate_withdrawal/

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2021-12-21T13:23:10.000Z

rleljx

ADHD

My doctor put me on Zoloft. Anyone else?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rleljx/my_doctor_put_me_on_zoloft_anyone_else/

explosive_stars

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2021-12-21T13:19:45.000Z

rlej8z

ADHD

taking the right meds be like 'oh wow i'm actually really studious'

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlej8z/taking_the_right_meds_be_like_oh_wow_im_actually/

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2021-12-21T13:17:39.000Z

rlehzn

ADHD

Diagnosed with ADHD at 27. Looking for sources/book to help me understand more about my condition and how to navigate through life.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlehzn/diagnosed_with_adhd_at_27_looking_for_sourcesbook/

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2021-12-21T13:17:25.000Z

rlehv3

ADHD

My doctor put me on Zoloft to treat the depression part. What can I expect? :)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlehv3/my_doctor_put_me_on_zoloft_to_treat_the/

lincolnuser

I feel like a failure. I have to tell my bosses that I couldn’t finish my grad school work needed to keep my license as a teacher. So - to provide full context for my situation I need to explain the following. I enrolled in a program that allowed me to begin teaching without my masters degree while working towards my masters degree in education. I was supposed to be finished by 2020, but after the first semester my grades started slipping. I met with the program director many times, and he was constantly supportive and helpful in extending deadlines for me. I was supposed to finish incomplete work for one course. Didn’t meet the deadline for that. I was supposed to finish incomplete work for another course. Didn’t meet the deadline for that one either. I kept trying and trying to do this work, but I felt as though I only wanted to work on my job - I love teaching, I love talking about my subject with my kids, and I love being around other educators and working with them on creating worthwhile experiences and engaging conversations. Doing my job was all I wanted to do, and I kept pushing the grad school work to the side. The grad school work felt monotonous, it felt unnecessary, and trying to get myself to do it was agonizing. Now I’m at the point where I’m meeting with my program director today, and I know he’s going to tell me that I’ve exhausted all my options, as he gave me one final chance and I blew it. I have to tell my admin, who I kept in the dark because I thought I could salvage this mess. I’m going to lose my job by summer because I couldn’t get myself to do the work that would keep me teaching. I struggled with depression and anxiety throughout all this, and just recently got diagnosed with ADHD. I’ve been on meds (dextroamphetamine, escitalopram, and bupropion) and it still wasn’t enough to get me to do the work. I feel tired of fighting myself to do what I need to do.

2021-12-21T13:16:53.000Z

rlehj7

ADHD

Rant: I feel like a failure

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlehj7/rant_i_feel_like_a_failure/

Shiftz_101

I'm feeling particularly burned out atm so please forgive me if this is lacking detail: My symptoms manifest differently day-to-day, which is fine. I'm in a good place with that. However, I have extremely polarised behaviours for long periods of time, that is to say, for roughly 6 months I'm extremely capable, driven, successful in my endeavours and very focused on all the "right things", but inevitably this comes with a massive crash roughly 6-8 months later. I become the opposite - anxious, frustrated, lethargic, generally unhappy, unmotivated. I've been on the sub for a while now and I havent seen anyone else describe their experience like this, and it's making me wonder if it's even attributed to ADHD. I'm also aware that SAD is quite comorbid with ADHD. Can anyone perhaps shed some light on this? Thanks ♡

2021-12-21T13:09:02.000Z

rlecil

ADHD

Up / Down cycles

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlecil/up_down_cycles/

shag_rug

Have an appointment to have my jaw muscles injected with Botox to weaken them and prevent constant clenching - my jaw, shoulders, and back are always tensed. This has been ongoing since before stimulant meds, but the jaw clenching has been greatly exacerbated by it. Truthfully, I’m also getting this done for aesthetic purposes - my jaw could fight in the WWE after all these years of constant workouts. I’m not new to Botox or injectables for other purposes. Curious if anyone has tried this out. How have stims have affected the outcomes for you? Did your results last a shorter period than expected? Any unusual or unexpected outcomes?

2021-12-21T13:02:48.000Z

rle8kv

ADHD

Botox for jaw clenching?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rle8kv/botox_for_jaw_clenching/

graay_ghost

Like, the way you reach information in your brain is different from most people, even if it’s all there. So when they ask you things you might have no idea what they’re talking about but the thing is still in your brain, but the right shape needed to find it wasn’t used so it’s not getting there. Like I can be good at my programming job or I could be good at math when I was in school but using the right terms for what I was doing was really hard, and recognizing what people were talking about was hard unless I could see what was being done and then it was easy for me to see what was going on. Or people will remember things differently from me and when they try to get me to recall things using “typical” triggers it doesn’t work, even if the thing is still in my brain. It makes communicating very frustrating but possibly applying stuff easier — because everything is such a jumble I think I can see patterns easier because ideas from other places more easily sneak into whatever I’m doing. I’m wondering if anyone else has similar experiences or if this is maybe an autism thing, I don’t know.

2021-12-21T12:52:06.000Z

rle1qo

ADHD

Do you ever feel like your brain is just organized differently from most people's?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rle1qo/do_you_ever_feel_like_your_brain_is_just/

WatNaHellIsASauceBox

I'm tall. 197 cm, and a reasonable weight for my size at 105kg with a little body fat. I'm on day 3 of Elvanse, going through titration. So far I'm on 20mg and at the moment... Nothing is happening. I had my fingers crossed for something obvious. I love reading the anecdotes on here of people's positive first experiences with meds. I just hoped I could have something like that. I have some limited experience with non-prescription drugs, and more experience with alcohol. It tends to take more than most people for those things to hit me. It could be my size, but I sometimes think my body breaks it down quite quickly. I get very mild/no hangovers, for example, and my time with SSRIs was seriously underwhelming. I also didn't start drinking until my twenties, so maybe it's because my liver is still relatively fresh out of the packaging. What are your own thoughts on your tolerance for meds?

2021-12-21T12:47:13.000Z

rldyl1

ADHD

What's your body-size to medication ratio? Do you think you metabolise medication quickly? What factors do you think are important?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldyl1/whats_your_bodysize_to_medication_ratio_do_you/

Chemistrykind1

i started housesitting recently and i thought everything was going to be excellent (foolish silly adhd me) and now i have a fridge wayyy too full of off-food or soon to be off-food either cooked or uncooked. i really really need recommendations for meals that are either low-energy to make, keep for a long time (cos my impulsive ass will just sometimes not stay at home or forget the meal is sitting in the fridge) or both!! fridge hack systems also welcome <3

2021-12-21T12:43:13.000Z

rldw7f

ADHD

PLEASE food recommendations

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldw7f/please_food_recommendations/

Bukowski-Waits

Each night I fall asleep by browsing Reddit or some other social medium, or a little bit of all of them on my phone until the dopamine runs out. Each morning I wake up a little more tired. Have any of you ever broken that cycle? How? I get very restless when I try to do nothing in bed at night… heart pounding, tossing and turning.

2021-12-21T12:43:05.000Z

rldw4x

ADHD

Falling asleep high on dopamine

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldw4x/falling_asleep_high_on_dopamine/

SassyGherkin

I (28,F) would have to stop taking medication for a number of reasons and feel terrified. Right now trying to come up with a life system that would prevent everything from falling apart but I have no idea where to start. Searching for best tips, routines etc. that help you in different aspects of your life. Thank you 💛

2021-12-21T12:42:21.000Z

rldvqy

ADHD

Unmedicated folks - what are your holy grail tips & techniques?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldvqy/unmedicated_folks_what_are_your_holy_grail_tips/

laroche444

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2021-12-21T12:37:12.000Z

rldsju

ADHD

EDS - tips

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldsju/eds_tips/

Eclectic_Mo

hiya! i have no diagnosis (im NT, as far as we know) but i have been extensively researching asd for a long time and i’m not in a place to get a diagnosis, or where that’s available. how do you guys cope with burnout and procrastination?! i had to pack a bag for a week long holiday today, and i had loads of motivation to do something else today. i set it aside and spent hours trying to pack, which was draining, and now i’ve got no energy to do the other thing i wanted to do! it’s frustrating. help!

2021-12-21T12:27:17.000Z

rldmmw

ADHD

not diagnosed.. but help needed!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldmmw/not_diagnosed_but_help_needed/

DeX9pm

I go to Walgreens. I was picking up a prescription earlier and I wanted to test out this woman at the window who is new. OK I fill my Adderall prescription every 29 days , have been the past 2 years. Now , I just filled my Adderall on December 1st , so I'll be due for a refill on December 29th (next Wednesday) The woman at the window tried saying no its 30 days, until I said my records show every 29 days. She was silent after looking on the computer lol. She said well I guess it depends on which pharmacist you get. What should I take from this ?

2021-12-21T12:23:53.000Z

rldkun

ADHD

Adderall and my refill date .

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldkun/adderall_and_my_refill_date/

SassyGherkin

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2021-12-21T12:23:32.000Z

rldkny

ADHD

For those who don’t take meds - what are your techniques and tips?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldkny/for_those_who_dont_take_meds_what_are_your/

_UnreliableNarrator_

So my husband fell down the stairs a month or more ago and I’ve been struggling managing everything for the most part myself, on top of work and now studying. I wish I had any friends nearby that I could call to help me or at least hand out and keep me motivated to clean, it’s so overwhelming (I moved continents and spent half of it in a pandemic so don’t have any friends in this city, all my coworkers are remote) Caring for two people is not something I’m qualified for 😅

2021-12-21T12:20:09.000Z

rldini

ADHD

My kitchen is a mess and I must scream

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldini/my_kitchen_is_a_mess_and_i_must_scream/

KatPaintsStuff

My boyfriend and I are watching The Witcher right now and it jumps around in time and focuses on different groups involved in a big war. Kind of like Game of Thrones. He had to explain to me “ok. They just mentioned ____, who is dead in the other timeline. So what does that tell you about THIS timeline?” “..It’s before!” “Yes!” A lot of times I’m like, how am I supposed to remember all these names and places and timelines; they’re not like real names and it shifts around without telling you. You have to play detective and sleuth your way through

2021-12-21T12:15:50.000Z

rldgee

ADHD

Getting lost and confused in fantasy books/fantasy shows?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldgee/getting_lost_and_confused_in_fantasy_booksfantasy/

QuackSonic

Hey Guys I Kinda just wanted to get my feelings out there. ive recently just been told that i got ADHD from my mom, she says she didnt really know that i hade ADHD because i didnt have the Tantrums And The Insane Mood Swings, but besides me not having those(atleast i think i dont) its hard for me to do a single task, my mom tells me to do the kitchen, i wait several hours doing pretty much nothing wasting my time,she reminds me and nags me over and over again and then i just do it, and mostly its not even my best work,i legit dont try in anything i do and life just seems to give me the rear end for all of my life, i knew there was something wrong with me when i was in public school, kids my age were getting straight A's,Being Able to Juggle School Home Work all at once and excel in all of those without stressing out,being depressed,etc. when i cant even do a single task without procrastating for hours and hours on end, i dont even take showers or brush my teeth like i should, i dont hang out with my family like i want too i dont go outside barely if not at all,i legit isolate myself in my room because i cant talk to people the right way. i got awful grades rn and the only thing im actually good at is gaming and doing my youtube channel to some extent. and ive been trying to kick this awful fucking addiction known as porn which fucks me up even more than im already fucked up.i just dont know anymore man whats the point of life ive been living like this for years.....

2021-12-21T12:13:39.000Z

rldf8j

ADHD

Im 16 ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldf8j/im_16_adhd/

tomtomgosatnav

Now, I’m sure many of you are like me, where you arbitrarily figure out the most efficient ways to do certain unimportant tasks, but are you ever so sapped of energy that you do things the least efficient way possible just because it’s less taxing than to do it more efficiently? For example, on a day where I’m drained and I arrive home, I have to unpack the car (I’m a musician, so a bunch of gear every time). Sure, it’d be more efficient for me to put the guitar bag on my back, leads case in one hand, another bag in the other, coat and mic stand under the arm, and I’m done in one trip. But the exercise of mentally figuring out how I’m going to carry everything is more taxing to my little monkey brain than carrying one or two things in in multiple trips where I can zone out. Anyone else? 😅

2021-12-21T12:08:59.000Z

rldche

ADHD

Least efficient tasks

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldche/least_efficient_tasks/

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2021-12-21T12:05:12.000Z

rldaer

ADHD

Side quest for suspected “Bipolar 1”

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rldaer/side_quest_for_suspected_bipolar_1/

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2021-12-21T12:02:50.000Z

rld90r

ADHD

Anybody else?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rld90r/anybody_else/

50Sims_to

Just wanted to rant here because you guys understand and no-one else does. I'm supposed to be studying for 6-8 hours a day for an online course completely making and maintaining my own structure and schedule by myself and it's just not happening. + focus issues I've taken only two courses this year and I'm failing the other one. At this rate anyway. I might me able to get meds in 6-14 months, and that's a maybe, because the system is so crowded and there are so few adhd doctors. Normal doctors can't diagnose it without help. I live in Finland, the public lines are long. I'm a broke collage student, I can't go private. So it sucks, my family thinks I just not trying hard enough. And they guilt trip me. I'm trying my hardest, I really want to graduate, it's not working. I might be mildly autistic too. But that's a battle not worth fighting for, for me. I hope the meds help. Exercise and music somewhat helps but it's not enough. I was fine with external structure in high school, exhausted but fine.

2021-12-21T11:59:42.000Z

rld6q1

ADHD

having collage problems and want to feel understood

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rld6q1/having_collage_problems_and_want_to_feel/

Dangerous_Deer9729

I just wanted to share my experience with ADHD and forgetfulness. Occasionally I'll get small bursts of inspiration and have so many plans to do things. By the time I go to grab my phone or a pen, I'll have already forgot what I wanted to do. I never used to be like this and it's incredibly frustrating to deal with. Usually I often waste time trying to remember what I wanted to do and be hard on myself, and this train of thought would get me anxious. I've recently started trying a new approach where I move on to the next thing that I need to get done. I tell myself that if it's important enough, I'll likely remember it anyway. This approach has been really helpful for me. What approaches do you guys take when dealing with forgetfulness and what tips do you have for dealing with it? I feel like the constant train of thoughts in my head sometimes interferes with the important things I need to do and controlling it is one of the keys to dealing with forgetfulness.

2021-12-21T11:55:34.000Z

rld4lo

ADHD

Need tips on dealing with forgetfulness

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rld4lo/need_tips_on_dealing_with_forgetfulness/

ThreepwoodThePirate

There is the real rulebook, then there is what everyone actually does. Certain procedures are skipped or rushed because that's what everyone does. In the process of figuring out the grey rules (because no one will just tell them to me), I'll either annoy coworkers with something they would skip, or piss off the boss skipping something that shouldn't be. . I was fired once as a health and safety manager because I wouldn't just ignore massive safety issues.

2021-12-21T11:55:22.000Z

rld4i0

ADHD

I constantly deal with the "grey rule book". At work.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rld4i0/i_constantly_deal_with_the_grey_rule_book_at_work/

The_MountainDog

I'm 31 and getting back into school. I've always struggled with depression and ADHD, it's made school a nightmare but I'm determined to finish. I was wondering what techniques and tools people use to manage/succeed in a traditional class setting. I never really got the hang of it and could use some ideas. (Meds have always been hit or miss and never consistent, ADHD meds screw my depression and vice versa)

2021-12-21T11:48:06.000Z

rld0i5

ADHD

I've been struggling

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rld0i5/ive_been_struggling/

Tinius7

Bit of a rant this morning. So it's my little sisters 11th birthday today and I finished my exam yesterday and was due to go up at 9am this morning. But obviously, I couldn't fall asleep and as a result overslept and missed the train. It's not like struggling to get out of bed is a rare occurrence for me either. I can't help but think that I'm actually completely useless. I have diagnosed ADHD but I despise using it as an excuse for missing important things. I then also have family members telling me that I'm useless, an input which isn't needed as my brain does it for me everyday. I honestly can't help but feel shit about myself when these things happen regularly, how do I get out of this self destructive thought pattern that I've had for as long as I can remember? I am honestly so tired of hating myself for the way I am. It's like other people are unable to realise that I am trying. I tried to get an extra early train because I know birthdays are important, the intent is always there it's just I always fall short.

2021-12-21T11:34:31.000Z

rlctex

ADHD

Missed my train home

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlctex/missed_my_train_home/

FamiliarYoung3654

When i was 7th grade my teacher noticed that i have problem with studying and concentrating. So she adviced my mom that I should take iq test. And obviously i got low average score which is made my mom quite concerned. During class i think thousands of different thoughts in 5minutes(plus fake scenarios). Which is helped me so much for wasting time. I’m 17 now and i finally realising I’ve been living in hd world that basically ive never actually felt real world , only living in my thoughts that i deeply convinced. I can’t really in touch with real world. Its keeping me apart from reality. If you are in same situation as me i hope you will find solutions.

2021-12-21T11:26:46.000Z

rlcp4e

ADHD

lowIQpeople

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlcp4e/lowiqpeople/

trinketstone

It's not a 0-100 disorder where you are a little bit or something, but rather on a gradient of multiple "colors" of ADHD. I myself don't really have issues with remembering important things or time management, but I suffer greatly from emotional disregulation and keeping my attention. You might be a bit neurotypical on certain things, but it doesn't mean you aren't ADHD.

2021-12-21T11:22:06.000Z

rlcmst

ADHD

Don't forget; ADHD is a spectrum like Autism.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlcmst/dont_forget_adhd_is_a_spectrum_like_autism/

G_H_X_S_T_N

So my psychologist just swapped me from Adderall 20mg XR to Ritalin 5mg IR. I know it’s a low dose, she could only offer this until they decide to go up slowly after a month, which isn’t bad. I’ve noticed that I have already become used to this dosage and instead of wearing off in 4 hours it’s starting to wear off every 2-3 hours. I don’t go back for another 2 weeks. And I have let them know, which they told me it’s ok to take 3 a day now. I know it’s wearing off since I get a bit moody around when it is. Is that normal? Because adderall never made me feel a certain way, just induced my anxiety much higher than this does. I’m afraid nothing is truly working. I just wish everything could just fix me already.

2021-12-21T11:10:01.000Z

rlcg2s

ADHD

Just switched to Ritalin from Adderall should I expect any changes that are common?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlcg2s/just_switched_to_ritalin_from_adderall_should_i/

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2021-12-21T11:04:17.000Z

rlcd4c

ADHD

Please Help (uk)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlcd4c/please_help_uk/

SnooPears4386

Hello friends, I am wondering if people are on antidepressants and vyvanse, what antidepressant are you on? I’ve been on Prozac, Zoloft and lexapro to no avail (over a course of 7 years) so I wanted to try something new(more potent). Could you tell me what ones are okay to take with vyvanse? Thanks in advance

2021-12-21T11:01:30.000Z

rlcbn1

ADHD

Antidepressants with Vyvanse

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlcbn1/antidepressants_with_vyvanse/

ResponsibilityWise74

I feel like now I am hyper aware of it and causing myself to go into an overthinking loop. Im overthinking overthinking. I know have Hyper-fixation on my ADHD.... Does anyone else have anything similar? I have recently started meds but have not yet seen any improvement. I know this won't happen overnight but I just wondered if this is a common thing?

2021-12-21T10:47:46.000Z

rlc4gq

ADHD

ADHD worse since diagnosis?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlc4gq/adhd_worse_since_diagnosis/

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2021-12-21T10:40:56.000Z

rlc13h

ADHD

Vyvanse - Possibly confused efficacy of drug with euphoria ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlc13h/vyvanse_possibly_confused_efficacy_of_drug_with/

ProudDane101

So, for some time now i have really struggle with a over the top amount of anxious thoughts when it comes to Covid-19. The slightest sighn of sickness or something like it tend to drive me anxious and its making things a bit complicated with work, seeing friends and family. At the time om having a bit of a soar throught and cough and even though i have taken a test (still waiting for results) i just cant easen my anxious thoughts. And this is a known pattern when it comes to accidens and sickness to me. Like the excessive amount of worrying thoughts. How do people tend to cope with this in general and now during the pandemic?

2021-12-21T10:35:31.000Z

rlbybp

ADHD

ADHD during the pandemic

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbybp/adhd_during_the_pandemic/

shinycoffee1234

Is this because of my add or am i just dumb? Never been this way some years ago (i did pretty well at school) I love to learn something new but everytime i tried to study, i feel sleepy... But sometimes i dont feel sleepy at all and feel so eager to learn. Usually it only lasts for around 2 or 3 weeks.. How to overcome this? Anyone feeling the same experience?

2021-12-21T10:30:56.000Z

rlbvzz

ADHD

I feel sleepy whenever i tried to study or learn something. Feeling dumb.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbvzz/i_feel_sleepy_whenever_i_tried_to_study_or_learn/

DDT126

I have a tendency to crush on someone intensively for days at a time. It’s almost like an obsession and I’ve had a good long talk with my therapist about this because it was bordering on the creepy. Turns out, it’s the ADHD. Worst part is, any matches on dating apps also result in me fixating and just waiting for them to text me back all day long. And when they don’t, it feels so so crappy. It’s the aspect of my ADHD I hate the most. That’s why I’ve had to institute a 5-day rule for crushes too, where I do not act on them unless the attraction sustains for longer than 5 days. Because that’s the difference between obsession and actually being interested in a person. Edit: Okay, wow this blew up. Everyone who relates, go and google ‘Limerence’. Edit 2: Turns out there’s also r/limerence for anyone looking for support or strategies to cope with this

2021-12-21T10:30:16.000Z

rlbvho

ADHD

Getting obsessed with crushes

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbvho/getting_obsessed_with_crushes/

DerUnfassliche

Just recently got diagnosed in autumn at 25 after roundabout 15 years of kinda knowing it anyways. Started medication right away, am at 30mg dimethylphenidat/medikinet right now, but i'm pretty sure it's not high enough (next appointment is mid January). My doc told me to take the first dose at 8am, the second at 1pm (if i'm not on time just push it a bit more back). The problem with this is obvious. Most of the time i can't get out of bed before 10, but i have to eat something before or at least with the first dose, or else i will feel nauseos and get a headache for a few hours (seems to be normal). Second BIG problem with this: It really messes up your appetite. I never was someone who wanted a big breakfast, but now it's even worse. I wake up, am actuallly hungry and at this point it's usually late enough, that i will eat a toast for medication and then cook me an early lunch/late breakfast. When i'm finished with cooking, the medication already killed my appetite and sometimes (like right now while writing it), ED sets in and i'm sitting in front of a cool meal and still haven't eaten more than two slices of toast. My diet got even worse, because i don't want to spend time on this anymore, even though i love food and cooking. When i'm cooking for my partner, this is not an issue at all, but sometimes i still struggle to finish a plate. But still i'm not loosing weight, which would be a good side-effect for a while, at least (i'm close to 100kg at the moment :/ ) just wanted to vent here, bc you played a big part for me in understanding ADHD in the last few weeks, thanks for that!

2021-12-21T10:28:38.000Z

rlbumh

ADHD

vicious circle with medication and food

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbumh/vicious_circle_with_medication_and_food/

Hugeeyedpysch-0000

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2021-12-21T10:28:08.000Z

rlbudw

ADHD

How do you guys stick to a routine?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbudw/how_do_you_guys_stick_to_a_routine/

ken464

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2021-12-21T10:26:06.000Z

rlbtfr

ADHD

Vyvanse Side Effects-It’s Alarming; It’s Life Threatening!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbtfr/vyvanse_side_effectsits_alarming_its_life/

shotgun-priest

I could not be more mad right now. Today I am helping on a film set. For the first time I'm two and a half years I'll be paid for working on a Set. So I really wanted to be well rested. Didn't happen. My add and ptsd on nights prior to such important days, always keeps me up late. It's infuriating. I was really looking forward to today. Now all I can think of is how badly I might mess up. I hope in the future I can learn to sleep better on such important days. Wish me luck today. Also what advice do you have with trying to sleep with anxiety? Is it even possible? Feel free to drop advice below

2021-12-21T10:21:38.000Z

rlbrb0

ADHD

My ADHD kept me up all night on an important day

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbrb0/my_adhd_kept_me_up_all_night_on_an_important_day/

Fantastic-Abalone802

I’m severely underweight. My BMI is 14.52. I need to gain 25-65lbs to be in the healthy weight range. Any advice to gain weight while not being all that hungry? I’m breastfeeding too so it has to be a safe method, nothing crazy lol. I’ve only been on adderall a few months. I’ve always had an extremely high metabolism but I have never been this underweight. 20lbs would at least bring me to my “normal.” And I really want to gain it fast, I feel gross and unhealthy and bony.

2021-12-21T10:13:42.000Z

rlbn8h

ADHD

How are you keeping your weight up if you’re on meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbn8h/how_are_you_keeping_your_weight_up_if_youre_on/

st31r

A frequent situation in my relationship is that I am in a high energy state, and I am highly engaged with stimulating activities (living the ADHD dream) while my partner is the opposite - low energy, bored, often stressed. This is unavoidable - I'm in a Long Distance relationship with a big timezone difference. But I think maybe it's a common situation for people with ADHD to find themselves in? After all ours is a regulation disorder - we can't regulate focus, energy, mood. I'd like to handle this situation better. In general, I feel that a lot of my coping strategies/routines that I developed for ADHD while I was alone aren't a good fit for my current lifestyle, needs etc. So, advice in specific or advice in general would be appreciated (or book recommendations!) <3

2021-12-21T10:10:35.000Z

rlblf8

ADHD

[Relationships][Advice Wanted] Being 'up' while your partner is 'down'.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlblf8/relationshipsadvice_wanted_being_up_while_your/

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2021-12-21T10:07:38.000Z

rlbjyx

ADHD

Question about medication!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbjyx/question_about_medication/

Financial_Recipe

I'm dating this amazing woman, who has ADHD and we're both working together to make it work daily. Problem is, that this is the first time, I've had an girlfriend with ADHD and well, it's different and an amazing experience, but I don't know what to give her. Suggestions would be much appreciated. Have a good Christmas, everyone!

2021-12-21T09:57:41.000Z

rlbeqv

ADHD

What's a good Christmas present for someone with ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbeqv/whats_a_good_christmas_present_for_someone_with/

princessjayyy

I'm a stay at home mom so I'm home all day , and because of that I see the mess throughout the whole house every single day and it's so exhausting just thinking of all the things that need to be done. But I've found that the only room that doesn't overwhelm me is the kitchen. I feel like it's because everything has a place that it belongs in, I actually love cleaning but organizing is a different story I hate having to find a place for things. The kitchen is my safe place I feel like I'm able to be a normal adult.

2021-12-21T09:57:17.000Z

rlbekh

ADHD

Do you have a certain room that you clean that doesn't make you feel overwhelmed ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbekh/do_you_have_a_certain_room_that_you_clean_that/

SigmaEuler

Hello I am diagnosed with ADHD and prescribed with atomoxetine with paroxetine. This combination is quite beneficial to me as it is helping to concentrate for longer periods of time and reduced imaginary conversations and songs which were playing in my head non-stop. But my heartbeat and pulse is also significantly increased, measuring 140+/85+ and 90+ respectively whenever I measure my BP and pulse. It is concerning because high BP problem is in my family. So I am prescribed with propranolol to manage my BP. But I read that propranolol reverses the effects made by atomoxetine. I fear that my imaginary conversations, songs on repeat, low concentration will resurface and this will further deteriorate my already poor academic performance. What should I do ? Please help me Thank You I am a male, aged 23 BMI is 20.7 Link where I read https://www.ajmc.com/view/ten-drug-combinations-that-show-the-risks-of-psychiatric-polypharmacy-

2021-12-21T09:53:29.000Z

rlbcta

ADHD

Does propranolol reverse the effects induced by atomoxetine ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbcta/does_propranolol_reverse_the_effects_induced_by/

ResponsibilityWise74

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2021-12-21T09:52:32.000Z

rlbccz

ADHD

ADHD worse since diagnosis?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlbccz/adhd_worse_since_diagnosis/

ouijva

Just staring at the computer and still have not done it. I literally physically can’t I don’t understand why I’m such a fucking failure. Worst thing is it would literally take like two hours max, that’s it.. pathetic is all I can call it. Nobody gets it and it’s just ruining so much. Puts a cramp on everything, my relationship with my mom, and I’m sure my friends have a lowered opinion of me after seeing how pathetic this is.

2021-12-21T09:45:15.000Z

rlb8pe

ADHD

Been up all night

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlb8pe/been_up_all_night/

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2021-12-21T09:40:11.000Z

rlb5xt

ADHD

Been up all night just staring at my computer

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlb5xt/been_up_all_night_just_staring_at_my_computer/

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2021-12-21T09:39:22.000Z

rlb5i7

ADHD

4am, wide awake & realizing no one has ever liked me

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlb5i7/4am_wide_awake_realizing_no_one_has_ever_liked_me/

Lesoely2003

So I’m on guanfacine for my adhd, just guanfacine nothing else besides trying to sleep enough abs eat high quality food. I was wondering if any guanfacine takers have ever taken a gay off of it and noticed a difference, I know ppl on stimulants take a day off and can definitely see a difference but is it the same for guanfacine? Since like it doesn’t really act immediately? Idk maybe I’m wrong, I just want to remember what my regular behavior and attention is like lol. Guanfacine works miracles for me though!

2021-12-21T09:15:35.000Z

rlatcb

ADHD

Skipping a day of guanfacine?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlatcb/skipping_a_day_of_guanfacine/

strawberriesarenicee

I work as an academic editor. For the past 10 days I just haven't been able to focus at work, literally zero productively for ten days straight. I'm working from home, but every time I sit in front of my laptop, I feel paralyzed. I just cannot make myself take up any assignments. Today, I did manage to take up the smallest assignment I could find (200 words), but even editing one sentence seems like a task, while prior to this "phase" I've managed to edit 9000 word assignments with ease. I don't know what is wrong with me. I'm not professionally diagnosed with ADHD but I was wondering if this could be a symptom. Has anyone experienced something like this?

2021-12-21T09:04:25.000Z

rlan9x

ADHD

Sudden loss of interest/focus at work

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlan9x/sudden_loss_of_interestfocus_at_work/

Sea-Indepeny944

Hello! I am a Male(19). I take Adderall XR 30MG. And I have some concerns I would like to talk about and give my own personal experience. I started taking Adderall a few months ago and I have been dealing with on/off results ever since then. I heard that if you eat or drink acidic foods or drinks such as Orange, Apple juice, soda, or sweets right before or after you take Adderall, it affects how much the medication will work for you. Is this true? Cause today I had apple juice, soda, and Subway today before I took my medication and the positive effects really weren’t there much. What else should I avoid to keep the positive effects of Adderall?

2021-12-21T09:03:26.000Z

rlamro

ADHD

Things I can avoid to keep the effectiveness of Adderall.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlamro/things_i_can_avoid_to_keep_the_effectiveness_of/

codered8148

In undiagnosed but for a long time it seems incredibly obvious I have ADHD (minus the hyperactivity). I have lived at my parents house most of my life which is on a quiet road in a small village surrounded by countryside. I recently moved out to a city. I’m living on the outskirts of the city but it’s still quite loud with lots of cars (just off a main road). I’ve just came bsck to my family’s house for Christmas and i never realised the lack of background noise. It’s really peaceful internally and feel like I’m on a spa retreat or something. I’ve only just realised how the constant traffic outside my house in the city affects my mood and the frantic and chaotic surroundings in the city made me feel frantic and chaotic internally. Do you think there’s a link between how busy your surroundings are to your ADHD?

2021-12-21T09:01:05.000Z

rlald9

ADHD

Does where you live affect ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlald9/does_where_you_live_affect_adhd/

Cristinager

You know when you have trouble finding things like your keys or your coat or whatever. So then you are late always because you search for it everywhere for almost an hour and sometimes you don’t even find it. Well I just hate when I have these problems and people just say “if you left things always at the same spot you would develop a routine and wouldn’t have that problem”. Like, I don’t control what my body does if I am not paying attention, I am literally incapable of developing a routine because when I stop thinking about it, I stop doing it. So yeah, I just wanted to rant about it, anyone here with the same problem?

2021-12-21T09:00:18.000Z

rlakuk

ADHD

Hate it when people just say “if you always did the same you wouldn’t forget things”

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlakuk/hate_it_when_people_just_say_if_you_always_did/

uncoolchick

I’m from europe and I take 30mg merhylfenidate. I am going on a vacation to california this thurday to see family and friends. But I didn’t realise on time that I can’t take my meds without a english recipe from my psychiatrist. And I also need to go to the american embassy to get an approval of this recipe. I have no more time to do this before my tril, so i decided to just not take them for 3,5 weeks. I also take an antidepressants btw (trintellix). But thankfully I can take that with me without crazy paperwork. Im kind of worried about quitinf my meds so suddenly. since sunday i went from 30>20>15>0 mg. I dont have time to discuss it with my doctor. I just havr to deal with it myself. I have a bit of a headache and my appetite is back. Im just scared of having a ton of moodswings and gaining a lot of weight in california. Any advice?

2021-12-21T08:55:59.000Z

rlaimo

ADHD

I Have to quit my meds for 3 week vacation to the US. And I’m worried. How to deal with it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlaimo/i_have_to_quit_my_meds_for_3_week_vacation_to_the/

devil_smith

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2021-12-21T08:52:35.000Z

rlagw7

ADHD

Shop cheap Adderall online via FedEx delivery USA and Canada

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlagw7/shop_cheap_adderall_online_via_fedex_delivery_usa/

adn1991

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2021-12-21T08:51:17.000Z

rlag7w

ADHD

Expensive to find out if you have ADHD….

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlag7w/expensive_to_find_out_if_you_have_adhd/

winder777

**Content Warning:** Mention of mild suicidal ideation near the end, lifelong struggles described throughout, only negativity in this post (I'm sorry). **Status:** Diagnosed a year ago with ADHD-PI and MDD. Began antidepressants early this year (significant improvements). Began 10-20mg Vyvanse a month ago (no improvements yet). Have had academic accommodations at school for ADHD since last year. Cannot afford long-term therapy. I grew up feeling incredibly stupid. It didn't help that I struggled with socializing and grew up shy. It didn't help that my verbally abusive father belittled my intelligence and worth every chance he got. I could rarely do my homework or put in the actual time needed for every task required. I would sit for hours upon hours every day with my homework out in front of me... and instead of simply doing it, I'd intensely daydream of the fictional characters I had made up in my head: my perfect, wonderful, and supportive fictional best friend or romantic partner (who also happened to be wealthy and could thus afford to "fix" my entire life and being). Dreamt about everything and anything that brought me joy, everything and anything that I could be one day. For a minute I'd be touched by all those "your dreams won't come true unless you work for them" quotes, then whatever influence they had on me would immediately drain from my body and I'd return to my idle state. I knew at the age of nine, while looking down and drawing shapes with my finger on my chair and desk all class when I should have been paying attention to the lesson my teacher was giving, that there was something seriously wrong with me in comparison to everyone else. Everyone else did not seem to have the same problems I had; paying attention, doing work, paying attention, meeting goals, paying attention, putting in my all. I knew there was something wrong and that I had a major limitation, but I didn't know what it was, and I grew up with that acknowledgment looming over me while I continuously failed to reach even a fraction of my potential. I was convinced after performing well in the few high school classes I actually enjoyed that I would excel if I simply studied what interested me in university. Five years into a university a program that I enjoy, and I've only done a *few* of my readings. Five years in, and I haven't submitted a single assignment by the due date. Never *began* writing my assignments until last minute, even if last minute was already two, four, seven, fourteen days late. Dropped numerous courses simply because I couldn't submit assignments on time, despite having the ability to write excellent papers. I'd stay up for hours after dropping a course, crying, heart breaking, contemplating the failure I am and always have been, with only a fraction of relief from having one less responsibility. How many times had I done this? I've lost count. I'm certain over a third of the courses I enrolled in were dropped. I wanted to do the full four-year program, but that would realistically take me eight years to finish. It's going to take me six years to finish the three-year program version. For a while I was convinced I would do better in an actual job setting. But I quit my first fast-food job after two months because I was too slow to adjust to the fast-paced environment and couldn't handle the disapproval of my managers and my embarrassment anymore. I arrived an hour late every day to the one internship I had, and crammed all my work in the couple of hours I'd stay after my shift. The only praise my boss could give me was that I was "kind", when really I was just shy. My peers, they juggle 3-5 courses while working part-time jobs, forming impressive resumes. Me? I can barely handle the minimum two courses required for students with disabilities, resulting in a relatively unimpressive resume indicating my inability to handle multiple responsibilities at once. But despite all this, I *know* I'm smart. I know I'm intelligent. In the courses I enjoy, I listen well during the lectures. I understand the concepts easily. Even though my intelligence hasn't translated itself into the work I've done, I know it's still *there.* I have so much potential, I know it. But I just bombed two exams. Unsurprisingly, I was insanely behind on the readings and lecture material. Still, I understood the exam questions and knew how to answer them to a decent degree, and I could have easily answered *all* of them. But I didn't. Because 50% or more of the time spent during the exam was wasted on uncontrollable daydreaming, as has always been the case for me during exams. What's the point? What's the point of all this? A billion times I've made promises to myself that at the beginning of a new semester, I'd work harder, stay caught up, manage my time well, stop being late to every single class or event, attend all lectures, actually do my course readings, submit assignments on time, and so on. A billion times I've broken those promises. How many more times am I supposed to experiment with different study schedules, to see if any of them will work, knowing that every single one in the past has failed? How many more courses am I supposed to salvage through, barely doing the work that I know I'm beyond capable of? How many more hobbies do I have to completely miss out on because I physically can't bring myself to work on them, no matter how much I actually want to? How much dumber must I feel for always being overwhelmed by tasks that most can easily and quickly manage? How many more times do I have to convince myself that my intelligence still matters if it's always going to be locked up in a cage in my head? What's the point of intelligence if I can't transfer it to the real world, to my life, to my benefit, to my happiness, to my survival? What's the point of all that unused "potential" every grade school teacher of mine talked about if I can never even use it? I know productivity should not be what measures our worth or happiness. I understand that. But if I can't even produce work that makes me happy, work that *I want to do,* then productivity is required for my happiness and wellbeing to a significant enough degree. I don't know how much longer I can chase the hypothetical worry-free emotional "recharging" time I've always dreamed of. It's not real, unfortunately. What *is* real is the 40-hour work week I'll have no choice but to put myself through after graduation if I want to survive in this world. What is *also* real is my debilitating ADHD that has ruined my life and will likely not be tamed to accommodate the life I'll have to live. Every day I pray I'll win the lottery one day, so that I can afford long-term therapy, a life coach who can organize my life and make me follow a productive schedule, and a pet to start a loving and supportive friendship with. Or I imagine living in a hypothetical adult boarding school, in which all adults enrolled are still independent and have freedom, but simply follow a daily schedule together to ensure individual productivity through supervision. But these are just dreams, again. When I worry about my future and the likelihood of me being able to keep a job and survive on my own, I always think, "well, I'll just end my life, problem solved". It's been my backup plan for a long time. But I want to live a happy life. I want to survive, both physically and mentally. But I can't handle *just* surviving for too long. If I'm barely getting by for too long, I won't see the point of an unhappy and dysfunctional life, and I'll break. If I'm barely above water for too long, I won't see the point of struggling to breathe and fighting the waves, and I'll willingly drown. So what's the point of living this kind of life? **TL;DR** ADHD-PI. Exhausted from not being able to use my potential, despite having the capability and the intelligence. Always had "maladaptive daydreaming". Rarely ever performed well at school or work, even if I enjoyed them. Always struggled to bring myself to engage in hobbies. My peers can juggle multiple responsibilities, whereas I cannot. Made a billion promises to myself that I'd do better; broke all promises. Worried about my survival in the future. What's the point of living a life in which I can't even *use* my intelligence and potential?

2021-12-21T08:48:46.000Z

rlaeww

ADHD

What's the point of living this kind of life? How am I supposed to survive for the rest of my life?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlaeww/whats_the_point_of_living_this_kind_of_life_how/

adn1991

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2021-12-21T08:43:45.000Z

rlacgy

ADHD

Any good recommendations for books for adults with adhd?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlacgy/any_good_recommendations_for_books_for_adults/

Kaybob42

Every now again the rejection dysphoria that comes with my ADHD is so intense and i have a hard time breaking the cycle of feeling shame and guilt from getting the slightiest bit angry. There have been a few times where i have used self harm just calm down my head. No amount of telling myself it is ok or not to listen to the negative voice in my head really helps. I try to slow my breathing but that never slows the thoughts when my head starts going. I was hoping for some advice.

2021-12-21T08:41:04.000Z

rlaazo

ADHD

How do you break the cycle of shame and guilt?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlaazo/how_do_you_break_the_cycle_of_shame_and_guilt/

Distinct-History-665

Hello all, I want to know if anybody else experiences this. I have ADHD and I’ve known for a majority of my life. Yet I continuously find ways to disprove I have it. I often think, “it’s not that bad” or “I function completely fine”. I recently started a job as a waitress. And boy oh boy, it is glaringly obvious to me that I do not function like my coworkers. It’s extremely frustrating. I have a hard time sticking to tasks and find myself getting turned around a lot. A lot more than any of my peers. This is when I had the “aha” moment. Where I realized that my whole life I’ve tried to justify having ADHD. Initially assuming people either won’t believe me, or write me off as an “attention seeker”. These stigmas are so deeply ingrained in me. Since ADHD has been diagnosed more frequently for my generation, I felt that maybe I’m overreacting. And now I’m seeing that no, my experiences are valid, I’ve never once used my mental illness as a way to “seek attention”. And that this judgment and insecurity is preventing me from accepting who I am. And loving me for me. ADHD can be debilitating and so so hard. In fact it can make me feel like I’m a failure. That I’m lazy. Not working hard enough like everybody else. When in reality I’m working just as hard, if not harder. Does anybody else struggle with accepting the fact that they have ADHD? I have ADHD. ADHD pride :) Tl/dr: I never truly accepted having ADHD. Has anybody else struggled with this?

2021-12-21T08:40:31.000Z

rlaao9

ADHD

Imposter syndrome - ADD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rlaao9/imposter_syndrome_add/

Chatime101

Hi all, has anyone else experienced really bad side effects from dextroamphetamine? Today is day 3. The first couple of days it made me super sleepy, dizzy and sluggish. Yesterday and today it’s making me feel depressed and still I feel super sluggish and slow (brain fog). I have combo adhd. I haven’t noticed a difference with the inattentive symptoms but it’s minimised the hyperactivity (although I feel like almost too much? Like even talking feels difficult) I’m not sure if I should stop taking it (because I feel so horrible on it) or I should give it a couple more days? Has anyone else experienced this?

2021-12-21T08:34:32.000Z

rla7sf

ADHD

Dextroamphetamine side effects?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rla7sf/dextroamphetamine_side_effects/

p1ss_soup

i am not diagnosed, not sure if i have adhd but i suspect something may up, wondering if anyone could relate bc perhaps it’s an adhd thing- since like 6pm(it is now 3 am.) i have been wanting to chill and play a game. but then i want to read this book. hmmm or i want to play This game instead ! ooo but i also want to watch this movie,.. and then it’s a cycle of not being able to just choose something to do so i’m procrastinating all night and doing nothing like i was excited to get stoned and play zelda but nah let’s research spiders for 2 hours to try an figure out what species of spider is living in my lamp rn and then mindlessly scroll reddit and twitter instead

2021-12-21T08:25:14.000Z

rla2kz

ADHD

procrastinating leisurely things

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rla2kz/procrastinating_leisurely_things/

dirtyh4rry

Am I delusional with my expectations of medication suddenly 'curing' my procrastination, task paralysis and overthinking everything? A few years back I was taking the highest dose of Concert XL and had told my shrink that I didn't really feel they were doing anything for me other than putting my heart rate through the roof, soaking me with sweat and just becoming an anxiety bomb. I lost access to mental health services shortly after due to an address change and I've not had medication since. I've been struggling badly for the past while and have asked to be seen again, thing is, I really don't see the point of taking something that side effects make me feel so bad they render it pointless.

2021-12-21T08:12:12.000Z

rl9vl2

ADHD

Do meds help with motivation?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9vl2/do_meds_help_with_motivation/

elisabeth_laroux

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2021-12-21T08:07:11.000Z

rl9sta

ADHD

Switching from Adderall to Ritalin. What should I expect?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9sta/switching_from_adderall_to_ritalin_what_should_i/

Lou_1992

Hii Girls, Guys and they's Last week or so i finally got my diagnosis of ADD. I also struggle with depression(on and off), anxiety, self-harming, avoidant personality disorder, panic attacks and they said if I'm under high stress i show symptoms of borderline personality disorder. (Selfharm, daydreaming and derealisation). I've had this issues ever since i was 5 years and it only has gotten worse. There has been other factors in my life that has worsened it. Do you people also have a whole list of other mental issues because you're extra vulnerable with your ADHD? Please share so i don't feel alone.

2021-12-21T08:05:31.000Z

rl9ryp

ADHD

ADD and other mental health issues [TW]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9ryp/add_and_other_mental_health_issues_tw/

Chemistrykind1

im not asking for a diagnosis i have a diagnosis i just want to know if this is a common experience!! ive always struggled with new things that i havent tried before. like i resisted going on walks to new places a lot as a child but now even as an adult its so hard to do things like book a new medical practitioner, even though booking ongoing therapy appointments is easy. adding that i also have anxiety and was raised in a resource deficient house so never went to a doctor etc

2021-12-21T07:57:23.000Z

rl9neg

ADHD

unable to do new things?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9neg/unable_to_do_new_things/

Jorddaniel

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2021-12-21T07:52:23.000Z

rl9kxv

ADHD

I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was really young and been on and off medication for it I'm trying to see a psychiatrist to get back on medication how can I prove I was diagnosed with ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9kxv/i_was_diagnosed_with_adhd_when_i_was_really_young/

bil1211

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2021-12-21T07:49:29.000Z

rl9jbb

ADHD

Officially diagnosed with ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9jbb/officially_diagnosed_with_adhd/

Nobuisgr8

I’m still young so the thought of having a child still awaits me but I’m scared. What if my child was diagnosed with adhd because of MY genetics? would they go through the same thing I did? I wouldn’t want that. I’m scared of that to happen. Even if it were to happen, how does my family members think of my adhd? Of course they speak about support but aren’t they supposed to say that? you know what you always say… “Overthinking is the worry of nothing or everything”. I’m growing up fast and theres still wonders about myself that effect me. ADHD sucks and no one really bats an eye. “It’s just not being able to focus and having energy, dude. I wish I could have adhd so my energy would rise haha”. I’ve heard it a million times. I can’t be selfish though because there’s a billion people going through what I am. Tomorrow is another day. Context:I write down notes in my life when something happens, figured I’d share this one today.

2021-12-21T07:34:21.000Z

rl9b8e

ADHD

why does it feel like I am a burden to my family/have a fear to continue a family? (Note)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9b8e/why_does_it_feel_like_i_am_a_burden_to_my/

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2021-12-21T07:34:21.000Z

rl9b86

ADHD

Messing up at work causes more anxiety about messing up at work

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl9b86/messing_up_at_work_causes_more_anxiety_about/

poppy7228

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2021-12-21T07:31:32.000Z

rl99ia

ADHD

Can someone go over what Rejection Sensitivity Disorder is?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl99ia/can_someone_go_over_what_rejection_sensitivity/

-Nairobi--

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2021-12-21T07:23:26.000Z

rl94ub

ADHD

Study group

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl94ub/study_group/

FurryThatHatesWeezer

My boyfriend has the most extreme case of ADHD I’ve ever seen. He was fine when he was on stimulants but after rehab he can only take non stimulants but only takes it when his mom makes him. His adhd is such a big problem it gets him in trouble everywhere he goes and makes him show a lot of bipolar symptoms/mood swings. I’ve tried talking to him about it but I don’t know if I said anything of value. He doesn’t tell his psychiatrist or his therapist about how bad it is, and it’s only getting worse. I’m not blaming everything on his ADHD but it definitely had an influence in him getting kicked out of our sober school. If anyone has any advice please comment or message me. I’m all ears and anything helps. I really don’t want him fucking up again and going back to rehab. Thanks for your time and consideration.🖤

2021-12-21T07:23:24.000Z

rl94td

ADHD

Advice for my boyfriend.PLEASE

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl94td/advice_for_my_boyfriendplease/

zutari

I can’t hold a job; I can’t enjoy or have any hobbies because I will get bored of it after 5 minutes. I can’t keep social connections because people call me spacey and awkward. And today it finally took almost all of my physical possessions from me. It’s unlivable. I can’t provide for myself and living is such a chore that makes me a useless lump of resource thieving to everyone around me. I’m at my limit and I don’t know what to do.

2021-12-21T07:18:41.000Z

rl91wx

ADHD

This disease has stolen everything from me

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl91wx/this_disease_has_stolen_everything_from_me/

zutari

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2021-12-21T07:15:13.000Z

rl901l

ADHD

This disease has stolen everything from me

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl901l/this_disease_has_stolen_everything_from_me/

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2021-12-21T06:59:06.000Z

rl8qfg

ADHD

What age did you get your drivers license?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8qfg/what_age_did_you_get_your_drivers_license/

Darthpinkiepie

Hi y’all! I’m on 10mg XR, and I’m trying to figure out if what I’m experiencing is normal or how I should try to troubleshoot with my psych yo change things up. I’ve been taking my XR with a cup of coffee in the morning because otherwise it takes absolute HOURS to kick in and help at all. The benefits seem to fade between 8-11 hours from when I take it in the morning. I’m going to work with my psych to see if I need a higher dose or maybe a morning IR booster instead of the caffeine, but I’d love to know hie long it tends to take to kick in, and how long it lasts for other people. Also, if you had the same problem I’d love to know how you’ve solved it.

2021-12-21T06:50:23.000Z

rl8lg8

ADHD

What do you all find to be XR release’s effectiveness time, both for kicking in and working time?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8lg8/what_do_you_all_find_to_be_xr_releases/

consulbibulus12

Hi friends! I am a grad student who has recently started medication for inattention/ADHD, but I’m not sure how to tell if it’s working. I am being treated by my university’s psychiatry clinic, and they seem to prefer putting me in the driver’s seat for whether my meds are working. The thing is, it’s hard to tell sometimes whether they are. I’ve been on a very small doses because generally I seem pretty sensitive to medication (went from 10mg Adderall XR to 2x-3x 5mg Adderall IR), so I know it could just be that I need to increase my dosage. However, I also have been having some sleep issues (which I think is more a factor of being a grad student than being on stimulants) which has made my psychiatrist hesitant to up my dosage. On some days, it feels like no amount of medication could help me be a functional human. Now that I’m taking the IR, I’ll take a dose before I (intend to) start working and it won’t make a difference. Other days, I can get a lot of work done without taking my meds at all. I think when I first started the XR I felt some sort of clarity and focus (I described it to someone as being able to herd the chickens in my head a little better), but that quickly seemed to go away. I don’t feel either a come up or a come down now. Is this something others have experienced? Does this just mean my dose is too low? I’m afraid that I’m not always the most helpful when talking to my psych, and she doesn’t always know what to do because I waste so much of our appointment time trying to parse whether or how the meds are working and getting caught up in overthinking and over sharing. Not having been diagnosed till grad school, I know that I can appear functional in ways that make me seem neurotypical. But knowing more about ADHD, it explains a lot about my childhood: the emotional roller coasters, the anxiety spirals, constantly being told I was “over sensitive,” the careless mistakes, the lost items, the lack of time awareness… the list goes on. I think I’ve only been successful in school because my hyperactivity is often mental — and I really love learning complex things. But sometimes when it feels like I can have a perfectly good day without any medication, I almost feel like I don’t have ADHD, and when the bad days hit, I spiral into self hatred at my “laziness” and have no way to pull myself out of the haze. I’d appreciate any advice you all might have, on whether this is an experience others have had or even how I can talk more productively with my psychiatrist. Thank you all so much in advance!

2021-12-21T06:46:55.000Z

rl8jjd

ADHD

How do I know if the meds are working?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8jjd/how_do_i_know_if_the_meds_are_working/

MusicAndFairies

Hi, so I always want to do everything, I mean everything on my to-do list for the day and that means I usually go to bed exhausted. Part of the problem is that I’m not as productive as I’d like to be during the day because I’m either distracted, or I’m hyper focusing on something that’s not as important. Orrr sometimes I take so long to do something because I have no motivation to do it. So this usually means that, by evening time, im scrambling to get things done and I end up exhausted in bed. Any advice on how to be more productive?

2021-12-21T06:46:28.000Z

rl8jas

ADHD

I always want to do everything on my to-do list??

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8jas/i_always_want_to_do_everything_on_my_todo_list/

ReachAdministrative1

Hello! So i have been dx w ADHD-PI and consider getting meds,because i am failing two subjects in class. I enjoy them,it is just really hard to sit and learn the topics...because my brain just doesnt want to. I have serious executive dysfunction and my mind doesnt shut up. It bothers me,so i want to start meds,but i am really afraid of loss of my personality. What if my whole personality is defined by ADHD and PCOS ? I dont really know what defines ME anymore. Have you seen any changes in personality when on meds? Any advice to calm my mind? Will i still be able to retain my sense of humor and quirks? I want to be myself,but improved when on meds. Is it possible? Thank you for advice! (Sorry this is messy,i had to go somewhere,so i didnt have time for neatness)

2021-12-21T06:43:28.000Z

rl8hpz

ADHD

I want to start meds,but scared of personality loss

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8hpz/i_want_to_start_medsbut_scared_of_personality_loss/

mariethesea

I've been taking Adderall for a little over a month now and I've really been struggling with not having an appetite. Ideally I'd be able to just eat breakfast before I take it, but sometimes it doesn't work out that way as I'm usually not hungry when I first wake up anyways. I would totally talk to my psychiatrist about my lack of appetite but Id rather him not decide to take me off of them because they really help me other than this Edit: Thank you all so much for your advice

2021-12-21T06:42:14.000Z

rl8gzi

ADHD

Any idea how to combat lack of appetite?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8gzi/any_idea_how_to_combat_lack_of_appetite/

TheDazeGoBy

So the story itself is dealt with I blew up at a reddit stranger in an argument in which I actually agreed with everything they were saying. I felt like I didnt have much control I went crazy on them like I was some horrid internet troll and I realized that it was something I have dealt with my whole life. Things get me angry and then I end up getting furious and my first instinct (That I rarely give into) is to scream or blow up on the first person I see. In terms of the person I apologized shortly after I caught and stopped myself but I have been diagnosed for almost 20 years now. Spent most of my life avoiding learning anything about my ADHD and wondered if this had anything to do with my frustrations turning into a blind rage on occasion. Feel free to just be honest maybe I am just kind of an asshole but I do wanna know if theres any ties. If so maybe I can work on it more easily.

2021-12-21T06:42:02.000Z

rl8gur

ADHD

Blew up at a stranger today. Is rage normal?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8gur/blew_up_at_a_stranger_today_is_rage_normal/

axoca

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2021-12-21T06:38:12.000Z

rl8elm

ADHD

Anyone out there with adhd who’s *not* really good at something?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8elm/anyone_out_there_with_adhd_whos_not_really_good/

delicate-servitude

im having trouble talking with my psych, in general we have pretty quick telehealth sessions and I struggle in general talking with people. I'm trying to be assertive enough to tell him I want to stay on instant release (IR) medication, though he wants to put me on longer release Vyvanse, which I dislike. I can't explain it but I dislike the way it releases, I end up feeling kind of queazy and then need a booster (IR) in the afternoon anyway. It seems to metabolise in the morning over two hours, then just fades. I feel bad trying to be assertive as I feel like some kind of drug addict or something (guilt) even though I have no history of abusing substances. I'm going to try one more time with him and see what happens, though im wondering if anyone else has experience in approaching this with a psych who seems suspicious of me and also whether the differences in Vyvanse are a thing - he seems to think its very consistent, but it just doesnt feel that way to me

2021-12-21T06:36:31.000Z

rl8dqv

ADHD

im having trouble talking with my psych

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8dqv/im_having_trouble_talking_with_my_psych/

wastetheafterlife

I'm so tired of sleeping until noon, and of considering it an achievement to wake up at 11. and whenever I try to search for tips on how to wake up earlier, I get the classic useless advice of "~siMpLy ChooSe tO WakE Up~!!" has anyone here gone from being a will-sleep-forever-if-left-unchecked type to someone who willingly wakes up at like 9am on their days off? and if so, how?!

2021-12-21T06:29:37.000Z

rl89lp

ADHD

how did you become a morning person?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl89lp/how_did_you_become_a_morning_person/

MusicAndFairies

It is currently 1:25 a.m. and im still not in bed. In fact, I know I’m not going to sleep anytime soon because I just put my favourite show on lol *smh* And I have to be up at 5:45 am tomorrow. Or today, rather. Really I have to be up in 4 hours. So basically I’m not going to sleep tonight. Any advice on how I can start winding down sooner in my evening? I always find that I relax more at night because I can let my mind hyperfocus on anything it wants to without feeling guilty about it. What has helped you get to bed early?

2021-12-21T06:29:28.000Z

rl89hz

ADHD

I cannot for the life of me go to bed on time. Help!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl89hz/i_cannot_for_the_life_of_me_go_to_bed_on_time_help/

Immediate_Cook9033

Pretty crappy with money. I want to be better. I got some debt to pay off so I want to be stricter on my budget. The amount of times I spend an hour or two getting my finances all planned out, just to have it all go to hell the second I need to purchase anything. How do I track everything and know how much I have left? I have tried YNAB and its not for me. Give me your wisdom.

2021-12-21T06:28:46.000Z

rl893z

ADHD

How you actually budget?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl893z/how_you_actually_budget/

amditz314

People expect you to stay on top of so much in terms of personal hygiene, otherwise you're considered "gross". But it's hard! Changing clothes, brushing teeth, showering, cutting my nails, etc are such chores. I find it so difficult to not only remember but actually bring myself to do these things consistently. How the hell do you stay clean with ADHD? Edit: wowie, thanks for all the responses ❤️

2021-12-21T06:26:41.000Z

rl87y3

ADHD

How do you remember/find the motivation to take care of hygiene?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl87y3/how_do_you_rememberfind_the_motivation_to_take/

theflyingbean5

Almost any time I can avoid having white lights on I do, unless it's for a purely practical reason. Like trying to find something in my closet, or when really need to see what I'm working on at my desk. As soon as I can tho I always go back to any other color other than white. All my light bulbs and under cabinet lighting are all RGBW. Usually purple or red seem to be the most common colors. Anyone else like this? I think this is an ADHD thing, which is funny. People that come usually mention enjoying all the colors going on, but only on of my friends actually has multi color lights in there home. Also bonus points for sharing a photo of your colorful space! 🌈

2021-12-21T06:26:29.000Z

rl87t6

ADHD

Do you strongly dislike white light?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl87t6/do_you_strongly_dislike_white_light/

Rainy_Sleep

Ok so I have sensory issues. One problem that I’ve come across is gloves are just so uncomfortable, but I’ve only tried regular inexpensive ones. I’m on a tight budget and don’t want to buy some I might not use. I’d like some I can use day-to-day as I have poor blood circulation in my hands and they get cold very easily. Soft textures and lightweight material would be preferred, I think. Any recommendations?

2021-12-21T06:23:04.000Z

rl85sd

ADHD

Gloves for someone with sensory issues

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl85sd/gloves_for_someone_with_sensory_issues/

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It's been 6ish months since taking my meds, I feel great and definitely see improvement, but I still have this paralyzing anxiety to do stuff whether it be getting a job, driver's license ect, I'm 20 years old, I have to get my shit together but still I can only do it if I have intense pressure to do it. How do I escape this cycle? I just want to be an adult and do adult things, I tired of mooching off my parents and them pretending that everything's fine even though I know they see me as a disappointment

2021-12-21T06:21:09.000Z

rl84mp

ADHD

Tips on how to study? And actually set out to do task?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl84mp/tips_on_how_to_study_and_actually_set_out_to_do/

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2021-12-21T06:20:21.000Z

rl8435

ADHD

I’ve never been diagnosed but I’ve wanted to.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl8435/ive_never_been_diagnosed_but_ive_wanted_to/