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nanookthelostdoggo

Have you purchased this book? Did you find it useful? How did you go with the work? Looking for any reviews or thoughts on it before I make a purchase. Ideally I would to work with an ADHD specialist psychologist to go through some ADHD specific cognitive behavioral therapy but since theres none in my area I figure this is the next best thing. Thanks all

2021-12-21T06:17:33.000Z

rl82fg

ADHD

Book- 'The Adult ADHD Toolkit: Using CBT to facilitate coping inside and out'

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl82fg/book_the_adult_adhd_toolkit_using_cbt_to/

Lagtim3

For myself, I tend to be reluctant to get into any game, but once I am I'll play it for 1,000-2,000 hours. Borderlands 2 and Binding of Isaac, for example. I've owned Borderlands 3 since it came out and still haven't actually played it because Borderlands 2 is still easy to fixate on even after \~1,200 hours of playtime. On the flip side, I've got a couple of friends with ADHD who are the exact opposite and can't play the same game for more than 2 weeks without getting bored and putting it down for 4-6 months, or permanently. They might come back to it on a pretty reliable basis but they can't stomach it for very long before they have to put it down for awhile. So, what do y'all tend to be like with videogames?

2021-12-21T06:15:02.000Z

rl80xs

ADHD

ADHD folks who play video games: do you tend to fixate on a few games that you'll play endlessly, or do you hop from game to game to game and spend little time on each once you get bored of it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl80xs/adhd_folks_who_play_video_games_do_you_tend_to/

MusicAndFairies

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2021-12-21T06:12:42.000Z

rl7zhw

ADHD

My mind wanders all the time??

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7zhw/my_mind_wanders_all_the_time/

CommSci

I go to a T20 school and the amount of people that ask me for my Adderall is worrisome. I’ve resorted to doing extensive research just to find a way to reply and effectively explain the difference of taking stimulant medication on a person with vs without ADHD, and it makes me so uncomfortable having to consistently tell them why I am not willing to break the law just because they need a kick during finals week. Aside from that, I get questions about the accommodations I am receiving to which i have to explain my diagnosis and how my memory and processing speed is impaired. Nearly every person I have talked to about ADHD has told me they believe they also have it. I sometimes react very coldly or unsympathetic because I know these people. They are very accomplished, and I know their study habits and capabilities. I am in no way shape or form qualified to diagnose them; I just don’t believe they have it especially when they seem to have no issues with initiating and completing tasks, studying, etc. I understand that ADHD is a spectrum and affects people in different ways, I just can’t help but feel jealous and compare myself towards these people. I know the struggle of not having the option to get a diagnosis, especially from growing up in a poor immigrant household and having to wait until I was of legal age to get one, but I genuinely cannot even fathom the idea that these people would have ADHD or remotely understand what I went through despite explaining it to them. I should stop concerning myself with it entirely, but when I was put on medication for the first time, I truly understood the severity of my situation. ADHD is a very misinterpreted disability to begin with and having every person I talk to about it tell me they relate to me feels like maybe it’s not as severe and debilitating as I thought it was to begin with. Sorry for the long post. I just felt the need to rant. I have had these situations happen to me consistently since coming here and needed to get it off my chest and rant to a group of people I know might share similar experiences.

2021-12-21T06:10:14.000Z

rl7xw1

ADHD

ADHD in College

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7xw1/adhd_in_college/

Mandesss___

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2021-12-21T06:08:15.000Z

rl7wq9

ADHD

Late diagnosis, family says “well duh”!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7wq9/late_diagnosis_family_says_well_duh/

MusicAndFairies

I’m usually running late for things. I either underestimate how long things will take, get distracted by something stimulating, or I often can’t find something I’m looking for. What do you suggest might help me with my punctuality? Is there anything that has helped you? Note: there are no right or wrong answers! :)

2021-12-21T06:03:29.000Z

rl7tth

ADHD

Help! Always late for things—how do I better manage my time?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7tth/help_always_late_for_thingshow_do_i_better_manage/

justfloating_

So I’m really incredibly behind on a task and right now I have enough motivation to sit down and begin. However when I opened my laptop the guilt of how long it’s taken and how much left to go is overwhelming and it’s making me procrastinate further. I’ve tried to think of things to get me going like, the longer I leave it the worse it will be and more guilty I will be but it isn’t helping. I just feel really ashamed and disappointed by the whole situation and how this job has gone for me. To the point I wish I never took the job or met my boss and colleagues as I’ve ruined who I am in their eyes. I’m leaving after this work and they don’t know about my ADHD as I was diagnosed long after starting the job.

2021-12-21T05:57:42.000Z

rl7pra

ADHD

Dealing with a task feeling overwhelming and the guilt after you’ve procrastinated ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7pra/dealing_with_a_task_feeling_overwhelming_and_the/

TrashBanditHana101

I came across some posts on TikTok and Instagram about things people with ADHD commonly do, and thought it was kind of funny that I related to nearly every single one of them, but I didn't think much of it. Later on, I found a post explaining what it's like doing day-to-day chores with ADHD, and was like, "hey, isn't that funny, that's EXACTLY what it's like for me." I didn't think much about that either at the time, until I saw yet another post about having undiagnosed ADHD, and holy crap. So I did a bunch of research, read up on it a ton, and I'm almost positive I have ADHD, but my family doesn't believe me no matter how much evidence I give them. I was diagnosed with extreme social anxiety, so they always use that as a reason to why I don't have ADHD?? Because apparently in their eyes, I can't have it if I'm not being loud and obnoxious all the time (that's just how my family views ADHD I guess). I'm not very social around my family for various different reasons, but all of my close friends agree that I show a lot of symptoms. I'm currently a minor, so I can't really get help on my own, and my mom won't take me to a doctor because she thinks I'm just being dramatic. Does anyone know of anything I can do? Or any way I can convince my mom to take me to a doctor?

2021-12-21T05:57:17.000Z

rl7pj5

ADHD

I'm positive I have ADHD, but my family doesn't believe me.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7pj5/im_positive_i_have_adhd_but_my_family_doesnt/

MusicAndFairies

Sometimes, when I am really hyperfocused on something, I have trouble moving on to the next task. If I know I have to go to work or something though, I force myself to get out of whatever I might be hyper focused on at the moment, but it is at the expense of making me feel unfinished and uncomfortable— like a really icky, unsettling feeling. Can anyone relate? What has helped you in this situation to feel better?

2021-12-21T05:51:36.000Z

rl7m49

ADHD

Does force stopping your hyper focus make you feel uncomfortable?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7m49/does_force_stopping_your_hyper_focus_make_you/

deedee_megadodo

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2021-12-21T05:48:40.000Z

rl7k5y

ADHD

Do y'all take meds on vacation or on weekends??

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7k5y/do_yall_take_meds_on_vacation_or_on_weekends/

MAraised1986

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2021-12-21T05:48:02.000Z

rl7js7

ADHD

A year into adult diagnosis, and all they mention is the "Dangers of Adderall"

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7js7/a_year_into_adult_diagnosis_and_all_they_mention/

Unusual-Point1311

I’ve heard in passing that people with ADHD or ADD have a greater affinity for electronic music and dubstep than average… This would certainly make sense for me- ever since I was young. I’m curious if others have this same love or feeling? I’m not exactly sure what it is but the driving/pulsing nature of the music really excites me and can also help focus me in a way.

2021-12-21T05:47:57.000Z

rl7jq8

ADHD

ADHD and Electronic Music/Dupstep

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7jq8/adhd_and_electronic_musicdupstep/

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2021-12-21T05:47:11.000Z

rl7j9a

ADHD

Working part time and still failing

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7j9a/working_part_time_and_still_failing/

Lesoely2003

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2021-12-21T05:43:49.000Z

rl7h3u

ADHD

Skipping a day of guanfacine?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7h3u/skipping_a_day_of_guanfacine/

12haley12

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2021-12-21T05:43:39.000Z

rl7gzr

ADHD

I finally beat my depression after 10 years

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7gzr/i_finally_beat_my_depression_after_10_years/

MusicAndFairies

Today, I told myself that I would work until 6 pm. When my alarm went off at 6pm, I just could not stop working. I knew I should stop— as I needed to move on with my evening. BUT I was so hyperfocused that I just kept going. In fact, I kept working all the way until 8:30 p.m. Unfortunately that meant that not only did I miss my dinner, I missed my fitness class that I had planned to go to, and the post office had closed too— and I needed to mail something. What are some tips to get out of my hyperfocus? I have trouble switching tasks. Any tips that have helped you?

2021-12-21T05:41:51.000Z

rl7frf

ADHD

Hyper focus makes me feel possessed. How do I get out of it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7frf/hyper_focus_makes_me_feel_possessed_how_do_i_get/

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2021-12-21T05:40:38.000Z

rl7ex3

ADHD

Hyperfocus makes me feel possessed. How do manage it?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7ex3/hyperfocus_makes_me_feel_possessed_how_do_manage/

Hchooj

Basically the title. For my whole life ive always felt like showering is a chore, ive never wanted to and i never enjoy doing it, i never even really feel clean after showering. Is there anyway to get myself to want to shower every day? Like, get myself excited for it? I know this is probably a but gross but i need advice. I honestly dont even really wanna shower more at all, but i know that i need to and i want to get myself to like it and enjoy and want it.

2021-12-21T05:34:18.000Z

rl7b11

ADHD

Need tips to get myself to shower more, any advice?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7b11/need_tips_to_get_myself_to_shower_more_any_advice/

rditusernayme

I'd like to find an app that helps me track my experience, with the intention of helping me become more aware of/identify any slides towards agitation/anxiety/overstimulation, and from there I might be able to better regulate that. **Is there any app/s that have worked for you? If so, what were the features that you found most helpful?** ... (I was specifically looking for something that has a random alarm time setting, to randomly prompt me multiple times during the day. Also there appears to be so many, if I don't ask here first, I'll probably spend a week analysing them all, 3 days trialling 4 simultaneously, and then never end up committing to any of them)

2021-12-21T05:33:22.000Z

rl7aek

ADHD

What app do you use for tracking ( ( (anxiety/experience/flooding/agitation/*?*) ) ) - and why that one?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7aek/what_app_do_you_use_for_tracking/

Smoosaurus

Do you think ADHD is over diagnosed now, or under diagnosed 30 years ago? Keep in mind that apparently 1 in 3 college students have taken Adderall. This seems quite high to me, but maybe it is necessary. Idk I was just looking to get some input from you guys, particularly people aged 30+ who lived in that time.

2021-12-21T05:26:09.000Z

rl75qp

ADHD

Do you think ADHD is over diagnosed now, or under diagnosed 30 years ago?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl75qp/do_you_think_adhd_is_over_diagnosed_now_or_under/

AlmostWrongSometimes

Please note: I am not looking for referrals or therapeutic advice. TlDr: I am a generally positive person, but the things I have been working through are heavy and I need to say things out loud sometimes. I have exhausted my usual suspects and I feel quite alone. I don't want to say much other than I have been through some serious ups and downs recently in personal and professional life. For the first time ever I feel like I have handled it well and am not dreading the next thing rolling at me. Part of being able to handle it better than the previous 31 years has been me being aware of my need to verbalise ideas and feelings sometimes if I am having difficulty understanding where they come from, or to reset events in my head. I can't lean on the people I usually lean on, some are dealing with some stuff of their own and that will take time and space to heal too, or are just bored by now, or etc etc etc if you've been in this spot before you know what I mean. I have access to 24 hour counselling services, a psychologist and psychiatrists but I am not looking for clinical conversations, or brief intervention/motivational interviewing or even to vent. I'm sick of filling people in (in this moment) - I just want someone to notice and say hoo boy those are tough things you have been dealing with! You are doing well, and actually meaning it. Basically I want a time-travelling Genie who is my friend and only helps me by seeing what I have been through and can instantly know my backstory. Take care of yourselves.

2021-12-21T05:24:22.000Z

rl74p0

ADHD

I have exhausted all of my friends and family and co-workers and dog: A Verbal Processors Journey

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl74p0/i_have_exhausted_all_of_my_friends_and_family_and/

Fun_Distribution_77

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2021-12-21T05:24:15.000Z

rl74mj

ADHD

Opening up to other ADHDers

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl74mj/opening_up_to_other_adhders/

Worry7475

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2021-12-21T05:23:30.000Z

rl7463

ADHD

Non-dominant arm can never feel comfortable when using a computer or resting on an armrest?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl7463/nondominant_arm_can_never_feel_comfortable_when/

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2021-12-21T05:22:42.000Z

rl73n3

ADHD

Mom found my diagnosis papers. Now I'm confused.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl73n3/mom_found_my_diagnosis_papers_now_im_confused/

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2021-12-21T05:21:13.000Z

rl72nn

ADHD

It's past 5 o'clock in the morning...

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl72nn/its_past_5_oclock_in_the_morning/

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2021-12-21T05:19:12.000Z

rl71ch

ADHD

How to get diagnosed & other questions

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl71ch/how_to_get_diagnosed_other_questions/

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2021-12-21T05:13:11.000Z

rl6xif

ADHD

Doctor said my son is likely both ADHD and ASD, but symptoms point more to ASD. His reasoning has me thinking.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6xif/doctor_said_my_son_is_likely_both_adhd_and_asd/

JuicyJinx34

So I tried working a 9-5 a while ago and I never made it more than a few months. I don't think I could ever work any office job or a 9-5 ever, but my employment prospects are very limited. I can't work in an office or for corporate, anything 9-5 kills me, and my country has next to no art scene. I need to leave my country for personal reasons I won't disclose, but my inability to work makes it so hard. Edit: I'm a decent artist, but nothing special. I'm trying to work my way up to being a very good artist.

2021-12-21T05:12:56.000Z

rl6xcp

ADHD

I don't know what I'm going to do once I graduate and I'd rather die than work a 9-5.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6xcp/i_dont_know_what_im_going_to_do_once_i_graduate/

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2021-12-21T05:09:56.000Z

rl6vcq

ADHD

I told the wrong person I had ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6vcq/i_told_the_wrong_person_i_had_adhd/

Hey_there_duder

Have you tried any of the free body double sites (for coworking with strangers with ADHD)? What has your experience been? I wanna give it a shot but screen sharing = major no no (I work for a company that would not appreciate it). I’m a little paranoid about the whole screen sharing thing in general - even if it’s not for work. Like, why don’t the platforms encourage you to send out your own google calendar invite? Protect the user privacy (lol)? Store data (video) of your screen? Am I being paranoid?

2021-12-21T05:02:28.000Z

rl6qtj

ADHD

Body-double sites/platforms?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6qtj/bodydouble_sitesplatforms/

highinanxiety

I feel like such a failure in life. I see others around me so cool, calm and collected. Here I am, a nervous wreck at work and feel like I am an utter failure. I keep like crying and am TERRIFIED of making decisions and facing any problems at work head on. Does anyone else feel this way? I can’t hold myself accountable. What is wrong with me? It can’t be only me :( I HATE this. I constantly want to learn new skills but can’t. I want to improve but can’t. What do I do? :(

2021-12-21T04:59:25.000Z

rl6oh2

ADHD

Been a lurker forever. Finally, courage to post and need to get my feelings off my chest

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6oh2/been_a_lurker_forever_finally_courage_to_post_and/

Smoosaurus

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2021-12-21T04:51:24.000Z

rl6jgh

ADHD

Do you guys think ADHD is over diagnosed now, or under diagnosed 30 years ago?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6jgh/do_you_guys_think_adhd_is_over_diagnosed_now_or/

ADHDumpsterFire

I've been having this issue for as long as I can remember. There's a cycle with my hyperfixations: 1. Hyperfixate on a piece of media (i.e: a video game) 2. Do nothing but interact with that piece of media in some capacity; default to interacting with it daily when I don't have a task to focus on; look up as much as I can about it and consume any media about it that I can 3. Gradually lose interest in interacting with it or take a break from it for one reason or another 4. Don't touch it at all for an extended period of time until I feel complete, total aversion to the thing. Sometimes I'll try, in vain, to get back into the thing but I'll get extremely frustrated by it not feeling right 5. Struggle to find something else to hyperfixate on to such a point that I won't do anything until I find something that scratches the dopamine itch And then the cycle repeats when I've found something new to obsess over... It was a lot worse when I was kid (I had a hyperfixation last from elementary school up to high school, it was so bad), but I still struggle to keep myself disciplined about getting work done instead of seeking the easier dopamine source. But whenever I hit that stage of being between hyperfixations, I find myself really irritable and itchy. I bounce between games and hobbies but nothing feels right and I end up really frustrated that my brain has nothing to churn out the good chemicals to. And believe me - it's not for lack of trying. I've started and stopped a TON of hobbies trying to find something that'll stick but it just... doesn't. I've fallen into another lull between hyperfixations, and I don't know how to cope or what to do. Nothing feels right and it's frustrating. Any advice?

2021-12-21T04:50:43.000Z

rl6izs

ADHD

I struggle with lulls between hyperfixations. How to cope?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6izs/i_struggle_with_lulls_between_hyperfixations_how/

sadedgelord

I’m on 10mg Ritalin, twice a day, the kind that lasts 4 hours. It works great when I’m on it, but once it wears off I feel even more ADHD than before I started them. I know about the ‘hour after meds wear off’ thing, but it lasts for the rest of the day. I have a hard time finding interest in anything or focusing for more than 10 minutes. I’m wondering why this is and if there’s anything I can do about it. Is it because I use all my ‘focus juice’ while I’m on my meds and by the time they wear off I’m worn out? Is it that now that, on my meds, I don’t need to put effort into focusing, so it’s like I’ve forgotten how to use my ‘focus muscle’ when I don’t have that aid? Is it possible I just didn’t realize it was this “bad” before? Thanks! :)

2021-12-21T04:45:40.000Z

rl6fu1

ADHD

I’m… done … when meds wear off

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6fu1/im_done_when_meds_wear_off/

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2021-12-21T04:45:17.000Z

rl6fli

ADHD

Could use some help with adhd issues

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6fli/could_use_some_help_with_adhd_issues/

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2021-12-21T04:42:01.000Z

rl6dh8

ADHD

Anyone else have this ? (Please read )

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl6dh8/anyone_else_have_this_please_read/

sadqayjawan

Well I have. I cringe at the thought of the professor reading my essay so I procrastinate, I try to write it and then it isn't perfect so I scratch it or disregard the deadline thinking I'll make an excuse and more excuses in my head to keep putting it off until well there's no point now, I'm gonna fail. Why am I like this? My first serious exam, huge hall, examiners everywhere, 10th grade GCSE, ENGLISH, I can't understand the prompt I read and read it again, write and scratch. My english is not bad it's not even my first, second, or third language but I suck at it sometimes bc it's so unpredictable, there's no concrete right or wrong. My biggest mistake was taking writing classes freshman year but I had no choice, I thought everyone is perfect, until I had a professor that went over sample essays and student essays, heck he even discussed my essay in class, seeing other people not so perfect essays get praise from the teacher suddenly made me love english. The teacher emphasized on encouraging us to write just let the pen flow, doing five minute exercises on random prompts for our eyes only, I wanted to write for this professor not to get a good grade but to communicate my thoughts. I got a C+ in 101 and an A in 102 in an ACCELERATED SUMMER course. I wish I could take it again. This is what a good teacher means to students.

2021-12-21T04:32:30.000Z

rl67b6

ADHD

Have you ever never submitted an essay bc you had anxiety that you'll getting a bad grade?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl67b6/have_you_ever_never_submitted_an_essay_bc_you_had/

crispyohare

is it just me... and how do I deal with being upset with it. Every post about "settling down for the holidays" or "finally getting a break" feels triggering... or my comms department saying they have "no intention to work during the holidays" or my contractor saying he can't help me during the holidays because he's shutting down. Lucky you that you have a choice. Or getting an email from my boss saying "you finally made it, your hard work paid off and you're off". No i'm not. This is the one week of the year where literally everyone is not working, and for the second year straight I have to work right through.

2021-12-21T04:23:49.000Z

rl61rj

ADHD

How do I deal with working straight through the holidays?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl61rj/how_do_i_deal_with_working_straight_through_the/

Hanmyo

Does anyone here have ADHD and afib (atrial fibrillation)? I only have occasional afib episodes (maybe once a month) but everything I've seen online says to avoid stimulants (aka the typical ADHD medication) if you have afib. I'd love to hear any experiences from people who have afib as I haven't been able to find any resources online. Have you tried any medications that are safe and have worked for you? Is there even a point in getting diagnosed?

2021-12-21T04:22:00.000Z

rl60js

ADHD

ADHD with afib?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl60js/adhd_with_afib/

victorian_dolly

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2021-12-21T04:19:52.000Z

rl5z4k

ADHD

Tell me you have ADHD without telling me you have ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5z4k/tell_me_you_have_adhd_without_telling_me_you_have/

crispyohare

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2021-12-21T04:11:27.000Z

rl5tnq

ADHD

Anyone else working straight through the holidays?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5tnq/anyone_else_working_straight_through_the_holidays/

Hot_Mix43032

Trying again because my last post mentioned a word that triggered a take down. Is unwarranted fear and episodes of shaking, fetal positions and hiding in dark places, like under a bed, due to unwarranted fear (he thinks a person is out to harm him) a symptom of ADHD. My husband said it is, and I'm concerned as these are happening frequently and I think there may be more going on and he should talk to his doc.

2021-12-21T04:09:09.000Z

rl5s22

ADHD

ADHD Symptoms???

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5s22/adhd_symptoms/

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2021-12-21T04:07:03.000Z

rl5qpx

ADHD

Second guessing my diagnosis

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5qpx/second_guessing_my_diagnosis/

ProbablymyADHD

Last week my vyvanse stopped working after being on the same dose for 6 years. I don’t have a neurologist but my PCP said he will prescribe my meds, just not adjust them because he doesn’t know enough. Takes 2 months to get into a neurologist and I can no longer function at my job. So I went to an NP who told me she also has ADHD. She proceeded to suggest that I should try doing yoga (even tho Im working 14hrs a day to do the bare minimum of my job), to drink more water (After telling her I am literally a clinical dietitian), and to try putting earbuds in when I work. Then instead of trying to increasing my dose from 60mg to 70mg she suggested I switch my whole medication. She patted me on the shoulder and told me I should stop being so hard on myself…. We can’t always be 100%…..I AM 0%

2021-12-21T04:04:10.000Z

rl5oss

ADHD

People who shouldn’t be medical professionals

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5oss/people_who_shouldnt_be_medical_professionals/

crispyohare

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2021-12-21T04:03:42.000Z

rl5oh3

ADHD

Anyone else working through the holidays?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5oh3/anyone_else_working_through_the_holidays/

sprintswithscissors

I keep wondering if a 'cure' of some sort would even be possible say, 10 - 50 years from now? I can't think of a mental health issue that we've been able to 'cure' but mental health issues stem from a physical source (i.e. a genetic pathway is messed up resulting in proteins not being created... etc..) and so given that we've been able to cure other ailments which have physical sources, I don't see why this wouldn't be possible... ​ Thoughts, ideas?

2021-12-21T03:57:05.000Z

rl5juw

ADHD

Will there be a cure for ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5juw/will_there_be_a_cure_for_adhd/

-queen_of_reddit-

I usually do things on my own time. But unintentionally I show up late to work. Within the past 2 months I've been late 17 times. I've tried sleep aids, I've tried going to sleep early, none of it seems to help. If I take sleep aid, I over sleep, if I go to sleep early say for example from 11-12pm I sleep until about 5-6 in the morning... I end up falling asleep an hour or so later and don't wake up in time for work. I have 3 alarms clocks..... I feel super disappointed in myself. I always feel drained, I always feel like I'm failing... I've even tried having people call me to wake me up, I still fall asleep after that. Like I sometimes do not have the physical strength to wake up and get out of bed. I feel like at this point I might lose my job and I genuinely enjoy working there, and working with the people I'm around. Everyone I work with has been super supportive and helpful... my supervisor thinks that I'm not taking things seriously. But I do and am, and I hate that he doesn't understand. I explained to him I have depressive episodes which makes me feel like I'm holding myself hostage and anxiety which he has witnessed himself. This is the only job I have within walking distance from where I live. I'm holding back tears because of this and I'm mad at myself. Idk what else to do or how to help myself with this....

2021-12-21T03:45:29.000Z

rl5cig

ADHD

Taking an entire day off seems to me a problem with my supervisor.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl5cig/taking_an_entire_day_off_seems_to_me_a_problem/

Winter_Insurance_745

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2021-12-21T03:41:01.000Z

rl59k4

ADHD

Overwhelmed

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl59k4/overwhelmed/

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2021-12-21T03:38:08.000Z

rl57mf

ADHD

Sick of getting overly obsessive about a person they just met?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl57mf/sick_of_getting_overly_obsessive_about_a_person/

JuicinDown

I'm a student at the University of Minnesota, studying environmental science. One of my classes this semester, Issues in the Environment, was incredibly easy and I was on track to get an A up until now. Last week was the exam for the final module. All of the exams in the class are available online for three days and are open note, so acing an exam is not difficult. Because it was available for so long and I had some other things to take care of that week, I decided to put off taking it until the last day. Welp. Having ADHD I often set myself reminders on my phone for important things like this, but I set it for the first day it was available rather than the last. I completely forgot about it. I emailed my instructor, but the grades and answers are already released and there is no way to take it anymore. Having had an A in the class, I've only dropped down to a B so its not the worst thing in the world. I'm mostly just really frustrated with myself for overlooking something so obvious. To be honest I almost had a bit of a breakdown today after realizing what happened. It triggered feelings of shame and self-hatred that I think a lot of people with ADHD deal with, but I reminded myself that it was a very human mistake to make. The strangest thing is that over the weekend I had the feeling that I had already taken it, even telling friends that I had finished all of my finals so far. But what can you do, c'est la vie

2021-12-21T03:28:26.000Z

rl512d

ADHD

Forgot to take an exam and dropped a whole letter grade

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl512d/forgot_to_take_an_exam_and_dropped_a_whole_letter/

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2021-12-21T03:26:24.000Z

rl4zui

ADHD

My partner tells me to “try harder” and doesn’t understand how ADD effects me. I want to know how or if i can lead him to a better understand.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4zui/my_partner_tells_me_to_try_harder_and_doesnt/

wowwhocaresnotme

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2021-12-21T03:23:21.000Z

rl4xu8

ADHD

Is anyone in the DMV?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4xu8/is_anyone_in_the_dmv/

Hanmyo

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2021-12-21T03:16:17.000Z

rl4sz1

ADHD

ADHD with AFib?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4sz1/adhd_with_afib/

thinkinginkling

any time i have any idea that is out of the ordinary for me i immediately tell myself i can’t do it, for reasons x, y, and z. if i ever get excited about anything i tell myself i can’t. any time i break out of this mold i’ve created to severely limit myself, i feel alive but also so anxious. i can’t handle rejection, any level of it eats me alive. i can’t even handle rejection from myself—that’s why it’s hard for me to push myself to explore my creative ideas, because i am such a harsh critic. i guess this is what happens when you constantly get told as a child that you’re annoying. i feel like i can track my path through childhood from being happy and outgoing and energetic to repressed, critical, and generally unhappy. i feel like to combat impulsivity i stay put no matter what. including keeping quiet in conversation and immediately saying no when someone wants to make plans. i hope i’m not the only one who feels like this. it’s almost impossible to find a balance.

2021-12-21T03:14:38.000Z

rl4rsp

ADHD

i have the opposite of impulsivity

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4rsp/i_have_the_opposite_of_impulsivity/

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2021-12-21T03:12:32.000Z

rl4q9m

ADHD

Anybody else at a point where they just can't do anything anymore?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4q9m/anybody_else_at_a_point_where_they_just_cant_do/

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2021-12-21T03:10:18.000Z

rl4oqh

ADHD

New to all of this. Could use advice

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4oqh/new_to_all_of_this_could_use_advice/

pete53832

Hello friends! Quick bit about me - I've struggled with depression for most of my adult life. Nothing helped. It was...pretty bad. About two weeks ago, I found a great doctor, and she said she thought I had ADHD. I said nah, but decided to give Adderall a try. Fast forward two weeks, and I've had the best two weeks of my entire life. I'm clear, focused, happy, productive, no side effects. It was amazing, like a flip had switched. Then, on Saturday, I hit the start of two weeks of vacation from work. I was really excited, but...I work up in a funk. Irritable, lazy, sad, etc. The funk just kept going, and now I'm on Day 3 of it. Also, my skin is breaking out like crazy. Unrelated perhaps? Anyways, the difference between these three bad days and the previous amazing two weeks. So...what's going on? I had a couple of ideas, but wanted to see if anyone else has had a similar experience. A couple of things that are different, maybe all of them are unrelated. 1) I went from a fairly stressful time at work, to vacation and very little stress. 2) I've slept a little more lately (\~1-2hr). In the last two weeks, I had an incredibly regular schedule (9:45-5:45). Before that, I slept like crap (too much, then not enough). 3) My wife made some Christmas cookies. I'm pretty sensitive to sugar and chocolate. 4) I had some whiskey, after being dry for two week. Maybe its all just a fluke and I'll feel better tomorrow. But given that I felt so incredible before this stretch, I wanted to see if there was anything I should be doing to "right the ship" Thank you!

2021-12-21T03:06:30.000Z

rl4m0y

ADHD

First bad days after two amazing weeks

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4m0y/first_bad_days_after_two_amazing_weeks/

saffarinda

i just recently started on a dosage of 30mg of elvanse (vyvanse) to be increased to 40mg next week, and 50mg the week after. it’s made me feel much more wide awake and focused, but also simultaneously it’s been impossible to eat on them whilst still feeling physically hungry and sick. the thought of some foods alone make me feel sick, and i’m typically waiting until 11 at night to be able to eat more than just a few bites of food. this sickness (alongside other side effects) has been even more distracting and made it more difficult to work than it is off medication for me. will this appetite suppression settle down soon? and in the meantime dows anyone have any food recommendations that should be easier to eat?

2021-12-21T03:05:20.000Z

rl4l6t

ADHD

Sickness on Elvanse

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4l6t/sickness_on_elvanse/

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2021-12-21T03:04:07.000Z

rl4kat

ADHD

Just got diagnosed/undiagnosed?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4kat/just_got_diagnosedundiagnosed/

STylerMLmusic

No pharmacist confirmed this was a side effect of Vyvanse, no side effect sheet for the medication listed it, but there are many communities online that cite horrible cystic acne, and it disappearing once they stopped taking Vyvanse. I'm now on strattera specifically for help with executive function rather than focus and it's going well, considering the short time I've been on it. I just wanted to make a comment about this here because I found no help about this from any professionals and it was only the ADHD community that had the experience to solve this. The acne was disfiguring and uncomfortable, and frequently painful. It also added to my costs every month trying to treat it medically. Now if I could have the facial scarring and the scars on my arm disappeared, that'd be great. Disclaimer: listen to your doctor.

2021-12-21T02:55:32.000Z

rl4e30

ADHD

I'm four days off Vyvanse and on another med, and my cystic inflammatory acne has all but disappeared and is responding to all treatment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl4e30/im_four_days_off_vyvanse_and_on_another_med_and/

RemixHipster

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2021-12-21T02:41:37.000Z

rl449e

ADHD

For those who registered their cars in Dec/Jan it's time to renew the tags!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl449e/for_those_who_registered_their_cars_in_decjan_its/

RexWreckz

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2021-12-21T02:40:57.000Z

rl43t4

ADHD

Question about stack for memory, clarity, and motivation

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl43t4/question_about_stack_for_memory_clarity_and/

rose-fitz

I’m a 20F and have been in advanced math classes my entire life and I’m really good at math, but boy, I did horrible on the math section of my neuropsych test today. It had a bunch of geometry questions and I haven’t don’t geometry in like 5 years. They provided equations but I couldn’t remember what they meant and the doctor wouldn’t tell me what they were used for. I straight up couldn’t finish some problems. I’m wondering why they would even use math questions like these? Knowledge and education differs for everyone. Like why would I be tested on math I don’t know anymore and haven’t used in years? I hope this doesn’t impact my IQ score because that isn’t fair at all.

2021-12-21T02:39:30.000Z

rl42vd

ADHD

I did terrible on the math section of neuropsych test

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl42vd/i_did_terrible_on_the_math_section_of_neuropsych/

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2021-12-21T02:39:05.000Z

rl42m3

ADHD

Advice on a stack for memory, clarity, and motivation

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl42m3/advice_on_a_stack_for_memory_clarity_and/

Live_Panic_287

I get so excited about things and I’ll literally be yelling and not realize til after the fact. People usually are VERY quick to be offended by it. I totally get not liking loud noises but it is genuinely so unintentional and I get so embarrassed when I’m called out for it or people have a visceral reaction. I feel like the way people go about “correcting” me is so condescending and mean sometimes. My boyfriend will shush me when I’m like 3 seconds into talking and we’re literally just in the house. In the moment if I’m just excited or nervous, it’s very hard to control my volume. Especially at home when I’m just comfortable and not really watching my tone as much. I hate it about myself. Wondering if anyone can relate.

2021-12-21T02:37:53.000Z

rl41ss

ADHD

So unintentionally loud sometimes

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl41ss/so_unintentionally_loud_sometimes/

cyhusker

Hi all, Recently moved to California and might be switching to a Kaiser health plan. I have an out of state Vyvanse prescription. How bad is it going to be? I know a lot of stories on here are negative about Kaiser. I have an option for a different plan but it would cost about $2500 more a year in just monthly premium alone. Kind of nervous after reading a lot of stories. Any first hand accounts? Hoping to make the decision soon. Thanks all,I don’t know why there are so many hoops for something so basic.

2021-12-21T02:35:33.000Z

rl403r

ADHD

Switching to Kaiser

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl403r/switching_to_kaiser/

cyhusker

Hi all, Recently moved to California and might be switching to a Kaiser health plan. I have an out of state Vyvanse prescription. How bad is it going to be? I know a lot of stories on here are negative about Kaiser. I have an option for a different plan but it would cost about $2500 more a year in just monthly premium alone. Kind of nervous after reading a lot of stories. Any first hand accounts? Hoping to make the decision soon. Thanks all,I don’t know why there are so many hoops for something so basic.

2021-12-21T02:35:25.000Z

rl400l

ADHD

Switching to Kaiser

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl400l/switching_to_kaiser/

cyhusker

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2021-12-21T02:31:17.000Z

rl3x0f

ADHD

Switching to Kaiser

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3x0f/switching_to_kaiser/

rnybombs

I was recently diagnosed with adhd and I’m still waiting on my appointment for medication. I feel like my social anxiety is entirely caused by overthinking. If adhd medication helps with overactive thoughts would it help my social anxiety? I have moments where I actually get out of my head (don’t even know how it happens so I can’t even try to do it) and I’m perfectly fine talking to other people. Most of the time when someone is talking to me I overthink everything down to the way I’m standing. I start thinking about how my hair might look at that moment and try to fix it, or the expression on my face, am I making eye contact, random things going on in the background, the fact that the chunk of paint chipped off the wall is shaped like a giraffe, the way my voice sounds, are the things I’m saying considered weird, is my tone rude, then it’s just stressful, too much, and my brain wants to shut down and I come up with the quickest, shortest, most dismissive answer I can think of to get out of the conversation. I think a lot of people think I’m rude. It for some reason only happens with people I don’t know. I’ll get overloaded with people I do know sometimes though, but it feels different. Maybe just because they’re aware of my issues. Is it possible medication will fix that? I’ve been getting my hopes up and I want to know in advance if they will be crushed completely.

2021-12-21T02:30:17.000Z

rl3w8m

ADHD

Can adhd medication help with social anxiety?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3w8m/can_adhd_medication_help_with_social_anxiety/

Grey_Balance

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2021-12-21T02:29:21.000Z

rl3vjp

ADHD

How can I intentionally form habits with adult ADHD?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3vjp/how_can_i_intentionally_form_habits_with_adult/

DarthMellon

I don’t know what to do anymore. He has been diagnosed/medicated since early teens. The current situation is that he no longer has health insurance for a couple months now since he is too old to be on his parent’s. His doc is super awesome and is refilling his meds these past couple months even though he hasn’t been to an appointment in over a year. We are paying the cost for meds out of pocket. I helped him sign up for insurance in the fall and it was all ready to go on the 1st, except he didn’t actually pay them. He put it off so long that the start date was cancelled. Today he finally said that we can try setting up insurance again, except he is out of meds and the pharmacy is waiting for restock in order to fill the prescription. He can’t transfer the prescription to a different pharmacy without talking to his doc. He tells me he can’t do anything until his meds arrive and so he’s laid in bed all day. Yesterday too. He tells me he’s going to call out of work tomorrow because he is unmedicated. I am frustrated because A) he should have had health insurance by now. He has had half a year to get it sorted out. B)there are always days where he is low on meds and his solution is to do absolutely nothing and lay in bed. C) if I try to bring up strategies to help manage ADHD while being unmedicated I am shot down and told that I couldn’t possibly understand his condition and that I am judgy and unempathetic. D) being called unempathetic kills any desire to help So here we are. Please I could use some tips on how to communicate better and maybe neutral ADHD perspective on this. I feel like when I try to help he views it as an attack or judgement. Edit: To everyone who took time out of their busy lives to give advice, thank you so much! Hearing your stories and anecdotes has helped me to put our situation into perspective, and helped me to let go of my own frustration. I have learned a lot from you all and I am so grateful. To those of you who suggested he may be depressed, I think you are right. As soon as we get insurance figured out that will be the #1 priority. I have talked to him since posting this and our current plan is to sit down and start the insurance process again after he picks up meds tomorrow. He did to go work today after all. He was able to push through the unmediated funk and I am really proud of him for it. Thank you guys again, this is a wonderful community and I definitely made the right choice coming here for help ❤️

2021-12-21T02:26:07.000Z

rl3tdu

ADHD

I don’t have ADHD, my fiancé does and I need help rediscovering my empathy for his condition.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3tdu/i_dont_have_adhd_my_fiancé_does_and_i_need_help/

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2021-12-21T02:21:20.000Z

rl3py5

ADHD

Has anyone found a hobby they can successfully focus on and stick with long-term?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3py5/has_anyone_found_a_hobby_they_can_successfully/

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2021-12-21T02:21:15.000Z

rl3pvn

ADHD

One kid diagnosed & medicated infuriates the awaiting one

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3pvn/one_kid_diagnosed_medicated_infuriates_the/

Do-I-Have-ADHD

For context I am a pilot. The FAA is fairly archaic when it comes to mental illness and I am worried that if I get a traditional diagnosis I could lose my licenses or have to go through a stringent and unnecessary testing process. My education for this specific field has cost upwards of 90k (not including me bachelors) so obviously I would like to keep flying. I have passed all test to get to this point and have no problem focusing when it comes to flying. In fact I typically find it easier to focus while flying as I am working with my hands. I probably wouldn’t be able to be on medication and that’s ok. But I feel that a diagnosis would bring clarity and help me find methods to combat some of the harder aspects of my day to day. I started looking into this because my older sister was diagnosed with adhd. Then all my siblings and my father got tested and all have adhd. I didn’t think it was hereditary but I think it would be nice to check.

2021-12-21T02:21:03.000Z

rl3pqi

ADHD

Is there a way to get a diagnosis without it being on my medical record?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3pqi/is_there_a_way_to_get_a_diagnosis_without_it/

alternative_tortilla

Okay so I started Ritalin recently and the loss of appetite is starting to take effect. I’m not hungry right now, but I haven’t eaten in 6 hours and the thought of eating is not at all appealing to me right now. Additionally, when I do get hungry, no foods immediately seem appetizing to me. To anyone who’s been on a stimulant or hunger suppressing medication, what are good foods to eat just to get something in the stomach?

2021-12-21T02:18:54.000Z

rl3o6l

ADHD

What are good foods to have when stimulants take away your appetite?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3o6l/what_are_good_foods_to_have_when_stimulants_take/

StarsEatMyCrown

He's referring me out to a psychiatrist. But let me tell you, I got a burst of energy from doing that. Is that normal? Just going to the doctor about it and telling a professional instead of posting in these forums is making me feel sooooo good. Did anyone else feel like this? I feel like it's one step toward figuring out what's wrong with me. Yay

2021-12-21T02:17:54.000Z

rl3ngb

ADHD

Just went to the Dr. about possibly having ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3ngb/just_went_to_the_dr_about_possibly_having_adhd/

alternative_tortilla

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2021-12-21T02:15:21.000Z

rl3lnc

ADHD

What are good foods to have when stimulants takes away your appetite?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3lnc/what_are_good_foods_to_have_when_stimulants_takes/

virtualmnemonic

Self-Hypnosis, which is just concentration on guided internal stimuli, has been immensely helpful in managing some of my symptoms such as comorbid anxiety, physical/mental discomfort, and restlessness/racing thoughts. Even when my thoughts are racing, I find that I can guide the direction of the thoughts, like a sailor moving a sail. The wind can be chaotic, but the boat follows a general direction. Racing thoughts bring me deeper into hypnosis because I can immediately *respond* to all arising thoughts in a positive manner. Here's some tips I use to help manage ADHD symptoms: * Internal Utilization/Incorporation: Utilize and incorporate all arising thoughts to deepen the experience. Have negative thoughts? Good, you can use this opportunity to allow them to wash away, literally. * Managing restlessness: I find it impossible to not shake my leg, unless if I intensely concentrate on just that thing. However, I have had some success with hypnotizing myself and imagining my legs are either very heavy, or burried deep in sand on the beach. This has relieved my RLS for up to an hour. * Insomnia: I've been using hypnosis to fall asleep at night ever since I learned about it. I imagine my body getting heavier and heavier, one part at a time...And I suggest to myself that my thoughts slow down the heavier I feel. Now I can take midday naps! * Confidence: Watch yourself at a distance in a situation where you once had anxiety or self-defeating thoughts. Notice how you're now relaxed, confident. Notice your body language, and what you're saying to yourself. How others respond. After playing this for a minute or so, you can transfer to the "you" you're watching and experience it first-hand. * Focus: Still working on this one! Watch yourself at a distance focusing on the task at hand. Notice how your eyes/gaze is directed at the task, how your thoughts are attentive, etc. * There is no wrong way to do self-hypnosis, at all. There is no failure, only success, and I honestly mean that. If you have a specific need, look up "hypnosis" + whatever it is on https://scholar.google.com/. There's a lot of good literature on hypnosis, including double-blinded studies with some pretty resounding findings. You don't need to visit a "hypnotherapist" or spend money on courses, etc. It's a skill you can learn completely free, and probably already do to some degree. There are free resources available on the internet. This is not a replacement for meds, therapy, or a cure-all, it's simply a *tool*.

2021-12-21T02:11:43.000Z

rl3iva

ADHD

Self-Hypnosis is one of the best skills I've learned to help manage ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3iva/selfhypnosis_is_one_of_the_best_skills_ive/

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2021-12-21T02:10:18.000Z

rl3hv5

ADHD

Tik Tok is a virus and I’m sick of it

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3hv5/tik_tok_is_a_virus_and_im_sick_of_it/

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2021-12-21T02:07:54.000Z

rl3g6g

ADHD

My brother is ableist and my mom just takes it

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3g6g/my_brother_is_ableist_and_my_mom_just_takes_it/

CayKar1991

I am undiagnosed. Working on getting testing, but going through US healthcare system... woo. Anyway, I got my old school records from my mom. I took it upon myself to make a collection of all the interesting notes my teachers wrote throughout the years. Oy. I bolded the best stuff for you guys! \*\*\* Kindergarten: “She has difficulty focusing during class instructions. **A goal for her has been, and should continue to be, watching other children for cues as to what to do**.” “She sometimes finds it difficult to follow directions.” “She is still having difficulty focusing during class discussions and **will need to continue to make an effort to look at the speaker to stay on task**.” 1st grade: “CayKar could improve in creating and maintaining friendships with others.” 2nd grade: “**CayKar could pay more attention during morning math time**.” “CayKar needs to concentrate on consistently completing high quality work.” 3rd grade: “Some of CayKar’s work suffered from a lack of concentration.” 4th grade: “She is still not proofreading.” “Too often her work is hurried.” “However, CayKar is a very good student who could easily develop into an outstanding one.” “**CayKar has not kept up with her journal and takes shortcuts when given opportunities to practice her skills**.” “CayKar has opportunities to make even better progress should she stay focused on instruction and directions and work harder to complete assignments in a timely manner. Additionally, she should review her classwork for completeness and accuracy.” “**She should continue to focus on staying on task, ignoring distractions, and completing assignments**.” “She rushes her writing assignments and takes little time to edit. She does not make good use of her work time.” “**More focus and less “fiddling” will help bring out the best she has to offer**.” 5th grade: “It is important that CayKar include a greater degree of self checking and commitment to detail and organization in her work.” “Whilst CayKar continues to complete what is required of her both at home and at school, I know she is capable of more.” “CayKar’s homework is not always completed to the standard of which she is capable.” “**CayKar MUST learn to make eye contact while teachers are giving instruction, and must make a greater effort to organizing her work**.” “She is very bright and needs to give herself more opportunities to show this.” “**CayKar must be more diligent in returning books to the library**.” “Her growth potential lies in organizing herself and producing the work she is capable of, all the time.” 6th grade: “She has a tendency to skimp on those details… paying closer attention to details would help.” “She has worked hard to maintain her attention on instruction.” 7th grade: “**CayKar would improve her grades by studying for her tests and quizzes**.” “She tends to be the first one done with in class assignments but could use the extra time to improve or add details to her work.” “Her classroom oral contributions are not so frequent and less on target.” “She always has her work done on time although the work is inconsistent and not always done to the best of her ability.” “**She works well in groups but needs encouragement when working independently**.” 8th grade: “I think CayKar would do well to review class topics regularly – even 5 minutes a day would help her to solidify what she is learning.” “CayKar needs to focus her attention on participating more in class.” \*\*\* Then in 8th grade I decided to put forth a lot more effort in school... plus teachers stopped writing student comments once I hit high school, so who even knows there. I just thought this was all interesting!

2021-12-21T02:07:46.000Z

rl3g37

ADHD

Old School Records

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3g37/old_school_records/

CheeseMoney3426

I've had a lot of struggles with school. On top of adhd I had and abusive dad and toxic friends for a while. Graduating was really hard and yet last year I did it exceptionally well. I recently applied to university and got accepted into my second choice the day after. I feel so excited and proud of myself and I feel so much like I'm finally getting somewhere.

2021-12-21T02:02:15.000Z

rl3c3b

ADHD

I got accepted into university today!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3c3b/i_got_accepted_into_university_today/

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2021-12-21T02:02:14.000Z

rl3c2r

ADHD

Would you quit work if you received a basic income? What about meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3c2r/would_you_quit_work_if_you_received_a_basic/

amidwesternpeach

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2021-12-21T02:00:44.000Z

rl3axo

ADHD

Apps to help read hardcover text books aloud

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl3axo/apps_to_help_read_hardcover_text_books_aloud/

Sexy_grapeswow

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2021-12-21T01:57:08.000Z

rl38dt

ADHD

Getting diagnosed in Canada

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl38dt/getting_diagnosed_in_canada/

throwawayadhdnotsure

I’ve noticed that when something that offends me or makes me feel deeply hurt I focus on that pain and other feelings of negativity that I have. I’ve found myself spiraling into hours of depressive episodes until I realize what I’m doing and trying to distract myself from it. I’m at a low point financially right now with college. and while I KNOW its gonna get better, these feelings have been hurting my relationships with people as I tend to isolate without even realizing I’m doing it.

2021-12-21T01:54:44.000Z

rl36ru

ADHD

How do you stop hyper focusing on negative thoughts?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl36ru/how_do_you_stop_hyper_focusing_on_negative/

Agile-Leek8918

My parents have a side-job running a small baking company that would make cakes for pick up or delivery. It gets really busy and there's so much to do so I often run into trouble with my parents because I'm just difficult — to sum it all up. Especially so near Christmas, since we get a lot of orders. And especially *this* Christmas, when we are currently having a small money crisis. I don't remember much but: Today, I had plans to cycle throughout the afternoon and go to the libraru and go back to work on a school project for the entire night. Then my plans to cycle was set back because we had to go and buy new ingredients and by then, I *acted down* and my parents noticed it. As time went on, this sorta continued. When I went back, I still had time so I opted to cycle. My Mom said we needed help in the kitchen but the sudden request seemed to really frustrate me so I acted in a way that it was "better off that I just didn't help if I was like that" so I went off and cycled and then came back after an hour or so. I went into the kitchen and as per usual, I didn't know what to do. I didn't know where to start and for sure, if I were to stay in the kitchen I would be doing absolutely nothing and eventually piss my parents off because of how I usually act "down" when I spend a lot of time helping my parents and/or doing absolutely nothing. I randomly decided (and my mom probably mentioned it) to just vacuum the floor but my parents said for me not to because they were still working and I would basically be wasting my time. So I just did something that was more or less helpful. I decided to do my project downstairs in the living room beside it. So I could be available whenever I am needed and still do the work that I wanted to do and it was great. I still got really annoyed whenever I was interrupted despite if I wanted to help or not, but I can help when they call me because the alternatives would be me being in my room doing the project and not making myself available at all or me being in the kitchen and be very confused and overwhelmed because the environment in there was really really hard to work with (not to mention, my parents tend to expect that I should be able to do things with out being told to which time and time again has been proven to be false). It was foolproof! Not to mention, I got my work done completely and helped a bit in the house. Fast forward to 1:00am, I forgot that it was 1:00am and I just sort of very loudly played a videogame — my parents said that I treated them like shit. They said that it was terrible that I decided to cycle instead of help and that I wasn't in the kitchen in them helping out. I explained by point, but they didn't listen and as per usual, they just assumed that I was just acting like a prick, waving around baseless excused to defend myself!! Excuse me? When I was told against cycling, I offered that I would be fine to help but they basically said, no, it's no use go cycle! And, knowing them, it would be a waste of time to keep on insisting to help so I just chose the route of least resistance. Then at the evening, I wanted to help so I stayed downstairs so I can be available. I could've been called down to do chores and do random things more often and we had a talk before about how my symptoms affect me!! Yet they don't act on them! Whenever we have fights around this shit they always say "I know you have a problem but you have to be more compassionate" as if I'm not trying to be. They seem to fucking forget that my "problem" are SYMPTOMS. Something that you CANNOT control. And it's not just up to me to deal with them in a scenario like this!! Dude, why can't I just be neurotypical

2021-12-21T01:47:09.000Z

rl31fm

ADHD

I was really difficult today

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl31fm/i_was_really_difficult_today/

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2021-12-21T01:45:30.000Z

rl30a5

ADHD

"I'lllll have youuuuuuuuuuuuu"

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl30a5/illlll_have_youuuuuuuuuuuuu/

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2021-12-21T01:45:11.000Z

rl300i

ADHD

My ADHD may have ruined my chances for a better future.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl300i/my_adhd_may_have_ruined_my_chances_for_a_better/

ggfien

POV: me at my doctor’s office 👨‍⚕️ Me: “So I’ve actually been drinking Red Bull in the morning and taking an adderall ir at lunch instead of twice a day 😌” Doc: “that is very unhealthy” Me: “yeah, but then I don’t need to take adderall twice” Doc: “G… you have ADHD, I’ve been doing this for 20 years. I give you permission to take your medication 💊 “ Me: “thanks 🥺🙂”

2021-12-21T01:45:08.000Z

rl2zzi

ADHD

Stigma 💊👨‍⚕️🥺

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2zzi/stigma/

parasyrinx

I don't what to do anymore. I'm being driven to the brink of insanity all because of my parents. I got diagnosed with ADHD, but my parents could care less about that. They think that it's not a disorder and it's just me being lazy and not getting my work done, even though I'm trying my hardest. They yell at me, call me a failure, and beat me all because I can't control how I am programmed to act. As I've said before, I don't know what to do as I'm 13 and I don't want to end my life early. I've been depressed for as long as I can remember, just diagnosed.

2021-12-21T01:43:44.000Z

rl2z0z

ADHD

Please help.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2z0z/please_help/

parasyrinx

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2021-12-21T01:42:07.000Z

rl2xwy

ADHD

Please help.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2xwy/please_help/

Master-Mark7656

I tried setting up an appointment through my insurance and they are 6+ months out. I’m looking for an online provider, regardless of if insurance covers it, that can give me an evaluation / diagnosis. Does anyone have experience with an online provider that has short wait times to schedule appointments. Any input is appreciated.

2021-12-21T01:41:47.000Z

rl2xpj

ADHD

What is the best provider to get a diagnosis online in the US?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2xpj/what_is_the_best_provider_to_get_a_diagnosis/

bomb_omb_

I'm struggling to accept the size of this subreddit (\~1.3 million) and the ADHD rate among children in the U.S. (\~10% in 2016). Those numbers seem incredibly inflated to me. If they're not inflated, why are there so many of us? Why are we diagnosing children with ADHD and giving them stimulants when their prefrontal cortexes haven't fully developed yet? Have cultural and institutional expectations just become so incredibly demanding of people that we're labeling 10% of the population as "disordered"? How can something labeled a disorder be quite normal? What if we're not the ones with the disorder, and instead it is the modern environments and tasks that are becoming increasingly unfit for the average person? If culture and institutions have become more inhumane, why not change those instead of us? Does anyone ask similar questions as me? I'm diagnosed with ADHD and I've been thinking a lot about this. ADHD seems to be becoming a catch-all kind of diagnosis and it bothers me. It also bothers me that antidepressant use is sky-rocketing (pandemic helped with that, but it was still going upwards). All of this doesn't seem normal. We seem to be pushing the real problem under the rug by normalizing the use of drugs to "fix" us.

2021-12-21T01:38:35.000Z

rl2vhk

ADHD

Is ADHD being trivialized? What does this say about society at large?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2vhk/is_adhd_being_trivialized_what_does_this_say/

luxalium

I know there have been studies that showed that non-stimulants like Wellbutrin can help with ADHD. However, does anyone know if there's any research that compares non-stimulants to stimulants to prove that non-stimulants help on the same level as stimulants? For example what if Wellbutrin does help a little, but not as much as stimulants? Or the opposite. Just curious if anyone has any idea.

2021-12-21T01:35:59.000Z

rl2tmh

ADHD

Are non-stimulants equally effective?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2tmh/are_nonstimulants_equally_effective/

imalobotomite

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2021-12-21T01:27:37.000Z

rl2niv

ADHD

Ghosting (trouble maintaining relationships/friendships)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2niv/ghosting_trouble_maintaining/

sadqayjawan

Edit: I got a 93 you guys! but then my grammarly was off and I made spelling mistakes and my citations were not correct that flagged it for plagiarism and all my hardwork was for nothing but then the professor felt bad and extended the deadline (he never does that) God I hate MLA but I won this time! But then I procrastinated on the extended deadline too and I forgot to put the header. How was your day?

2021-12-21T01:26:42.000Z

rl2mx5

ADHD

I submitted my first essay with a strict deadline on time!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2mx5/i_submitted_my_first_essay_with_a_strict_deadline/

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2021-12-21T01:26:14.000Z

rl2mmb

ADHD

Best online provider for ADHD diagnosis in US?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2mmb/best_online_provider_for_adhd_diagnosis_in_us/

disorderedcontrol

With or without it being in the school records that you qualify for accommodation. So when I got a diagnosis I had the option to pay less if I did not need to do some of the extra steps that would allow me to ask for official accommodation in school. Still my therapist wants me to email my teachers next semester and tell them to see if I can get any accommodations. I’m just very scared they will basically be like f no you don’t get special treatment but I struggle a lot. Just wondering what accommodations/ aid y’all have gotten in school and how it came about basically.

2021-12-21T01:25:50.000Z

rl2mce

ADHD

How were you accommodated in college?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2mce/how_were_you_accommodated_in_college/

Hour_Competition_677

I just recently switched from the short acting adderall to the long lasting adderall. I did fine with the short acting stuff but this is week two of extended release and I’ve noticed that as soon as my medication wears off my anxiety returns with a vengeance and I have really bad panic attacks and paranoia. My doctor said to give it a few weeks but I’m not sure how much more of this I can take. Has anyone else had these symptoms? Do they get better?

2021-12-21T01:21:15.000Z

rl2j4p

ADHD

Adderall XR & increased anxiety

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rl2j4p/adderall_xr_increased_anxiety/