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2021-12-20T20:57:59.000Z

rkwzga

ADHD

adderall and wellbutrin together

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwzga/adderall_and_wellbutrin_together/

babyblu_e

I’ve always been godawful at laundry, I hate how repetitive and tedious it is. I used to leave laundry piles in my room for so long in that past that i’ve found mummified lizards buried under it.. on multiple occasions. So if you struggle with it as much as I have and think that there is no hope of ever improving, trust me i’ve been there. This is gonna be long so buckle up haha **Step one: two laundry baskets!** I know we all have a laundry chair or a pile of clean clothes in the corners of our rooms.. maybe it’s because you never folded it after it got out of the dryer, maybe it’s because you’re indecisive with outfits and throw clothes on the ground after trying them on. Either way, it’s there and it’s making the task even more daunting. So, get one laundry basket for clean clothes that need to be folding **and** one for dirty clothes. Get big ones! It looks a lot cleaner, and it makes it a lot less difficult to start when the mess isn’t so intimidating. **Step two: Sort things into piles!** Sit on the floor and dump out the laundry basket, and then throw things in piles. I make one pile for shirts that need folding, one pile for underwear, one pile for things that go up on hangers. After the piles are separated however you like, you can take a little break. Then start doing each pile individually. You can take a 5-10 minute break between every pile, just put a phone timer on. For folded items I lay them all out on my bed flattened and right side out, and after that’s done I put hangers on in a separate step. Try to stick to one task at a time (so no putting things away as you fold, fold everything in one section and then put away all at once) Watching youtube while doing this helps a lot. **Step three: Closet organization and folding techniques!** This has helped me the most, but it was tough. I reorganized my entire closet (coats from warmest to thinnest, nice shirts on hangers, dresses in order from casual to formal) What helped me that most with this part was to watch folding tutorials! I realized that I was never taught how to fold things, I just folded everything the same way. I watched folding tutorials on tiktok! Tiktok is the best for these, because youtube videos always have intros or annoying smalltalk. Tiktok gets right to the point because the videos have to be short, so they just show you what to do right away! I look up ‘how to fold ___’ (shirts/pants/jeans/whatever) and get a ton of results! Folding things this way has made it become more challenging, so it’s not as tedious and mindless if a task anymore. Keeping my clothes all organized also helps because everything has a place, so putting things away is much quicker. I’m excited to own my closet every day and I have actual motivation to keep it looking nice! It also helps to get dressed much quicker because it’s hard to find outfits/remember what clothes you own when they’re all piled up. **Step four: Washing!** I got a big set of laundry bags on amazon for $10 and I love them! I have one on the bottom of my closet for dirty underwear, and one for socks- this ensures that you never lose a sock and keeps all the pairs together. I also have some in my cabinet with my laundry supplies, they help keep delicate items safe in the wash which has been really nice. You can use them for anything really though (keeping workout clothes separate/ keeping shirts grouped together/ pajamas). I got some laundry detergent that smells really good as well, (frankincense and myrrh from the brand Zum) and that makes laundry more fun too! If you’re anything like me, finding laundry products that you genuinely enjoy will really help. ***(((also apparently you’re only supposed to use one to two tablespoons of detergent since the newer stuff is so concentrated and any more than that leaves buildup on your clothes/machine and doesn’t clean any better??? am I the only one who had been using like half a cup?)))*** **Step five: laundry spray/fabric spray/room spray.** This is extra but just really nice to spray on sheets and makes your bed extra comfy. I spray it in my closet as well :-) I use one that’s made of lavender essential oils because I get headaches from artificial scents. I seriously haven’t ever had a closet this clean, it’s so nice. It looks like I hired a professional organizer and I am so happy. I do have days where it’s not as easy, and things still pile up sometimes, but it’s much easier to deal with now 💗 I do have to note that I did recently start medication, and it has helped- but these techniques have still helped on days when i’m not taking them. (I only take them for 20 days out of the month) Best of luck to my fellow laundry goblins, and sending lots of love!

2021-12-20T20:51:58.000Z

rkwuym

ADHD

after all these years I finally found a way to make myself do laundry, so I wanted to make a post to help others do the same!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwuym/after_all_these_years_i_finally_found_a_way_to/

CrowbarJimmy

I'm wondering if anybody has taken non-stimulant ADHD medication (such as Straterra) in combination with a stimulant medication. I have been for a bit now, although my doctor was hesitant and said it is uncommon. Dr. Russell Barkley roeccomened it in one of his videos, and my doctor mentioned that SNRIs can be helpful with the "crash" some people experience with stimulants. Anybody with positive or negative experiences?

2021-12-20T20:51:04.000Z

rkwu8v

ADHD

Non-Stimulants mixed with Stimulants?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwu8v/nonstimulants_mixed_with_stimulants/

Think-Team5521

I have had extreme anxiety on adderall . I have ptsd and anxiety prior to this. I even lowered my dose to 10 xr twice daily from 20 xr I just don't know what I should do . The 1st few hrs I seem ok .For the first two weeks then as it wore off the anxiety hit and crying. Now even on it, its causing it. Is there something I'm doing wrong? Is there something different that could possibly work better? I have tried many antidepressants in the past but nothing worked for anxiety. I felt this is helping but then it's starting going downhill. Any advice would be wonderful thank you all so much!!

2021-12-20T20:48:49.000Z

rkwsj5

ADHD

Anxiety And crying on adderall ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwsj5/anxiety_and_crying_on_adderall/

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2021-12-20T20:46:05.000Z

rkwqdd

ADHD

In the past 10 weeks, i have obsessed over and immediatley dropped the following topics:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwqdd/in_the_past_10_weeks_i_have_obsessed_over_and/

DeadMansMuse

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2021-12-20T20:43:21.000Z

rkwo7v

ADHD

Addicted to learning?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwo7v/addicted_to_learning/

SatansCEO

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2021-12-20T20:42:43.000Z

rkwnqj

ADHD

No ability to interpret/analyze visuals

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwnqj/no_ability_to_interpretanalyze_visuals/

ShopComprehensive972

Declan M19. When texting, I always seem to copy how the other person texted. For example, I never usually sign my name after a text but it the other person does, I will. Was wondering if anyone else is the same and knows why I/we do it. My guess is something to do with anxiety or imposter syndrome. Thanks in advance for any response.

2021-12-20T20:39:08.000Z

rkwkyr

ADHD

Copying punctuation and format when texting.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwkyr/copying_punctuation_and_format_when_texting/

EveryOccasion4195

When I’m at work and my boss asks if I’ll be done with a project by a certain time or that it needs to be done, I have so much anxiety that I’m ready to scream and cry all at the same time. It just builds and builds as time passes & if I get caught on a problem I can’t seem to find a solution for, it feels like every muscle in my body is twisting. I fantasize about jumping around and shaking my whole body to release it but can’t because obviously I’m at work….Pristiq did not help this feeling ….Has anyone else with ADHD experienced this ?? Only thing that helps is blasting Eminem or music with heavy bass …but it just takes the edge off

2021-12-20T20:34:07.000Z

rkwh5j

ADHD

Time Anxiety

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwh5j/time_anxiety/

sussythrowaway

Hi everyone, I'm currently in the process of trying to get assessed for ADHD, and I'm finding it an absolute nightmare to (start to) study for school and study hobby-wise. I've not really been given any support for what to do in the time-being, so I'm feeling quite alone and I'm noticing that I'm starting to compare myself to others a lot more. I have exams starting January, and I'm still at a stage where I forget to check my to-do list. I'm finding the idea of studying really stressful, which throws me off even more. I was wondering if anybody has any methods / strategies for studying which helps them? As well as some general organization skills to help keep me on track and feel less overwhelmed? Thank you.

2021-12-20T20:32:50.000Z

rkwg3e

ADHD

Finding studying whilst trying to get assessed for ADHD an absolute nightmare.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwg3e/finding_studying_whilst_trying_to_get_assessed/

Afraid_Blackberry486

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2021-12-20T20:28:31.000Z

rkwcjc

ADHD

Is anyone from this community working/freelancing from home using Upwork/People per Hour etc?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkwcjc/is_anyone_from_this_community_workingfreelancing/

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2021-12-20T20:18:09.000Z

rkw4db

ADHD

Med Question

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkw4db/med_question/

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2021-12-20T20:14:09.000Z

rkw1ak

ADHD

Non-stimulants mixed with stimulants?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkw1ak/nonstimulants_mixed_with_stimulants/

Gesde_io

I genuinely am not able to express my feelings even though I really want to, like, I really want to hug my friends, but I don't know if they will not like it or that it would be uncomfortable, I don't like to cry in front of people, I like a girl but I'm genuinely scared that she will not talk to me ever again and hate me if I tell her. I don't know if this is just me or it's an adhd thing. Does this happen to any of you or am I just weird?

2021-12-20T20:14:04.000Z

rkw182

ADHD

I scared of expressing my feelings

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkw182/i_scared_of_expressing_my_feelings/

karenaviva

For heaven's sake, it was only TWO cards. But the logistics of finding the cards in my stash of "Card Packs of Good Intentions," writing a jaunty one-liner inside, finding the mailing address, writing the return address (with a pen that actually works), finding (in a doom pile of papers I know enough not to discard) & affixing stamps, and then cajoling my daughter into walking the cards to the mail drop . . . I have NO IDEA how I would survive if I actually celebrated Christmas.

2021-12-20T20:11:30.000Z

rkvz8q

ADHD

Just Mailed Two Holiday Cards / Feels Like I Completed a Marathon

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvz8q/just_mailed_two_holiday_cards_feels_like_i/

DJRyot

I just started a new hobby and I really want to succeed at this one. I want to create art and entertain people. I'm naturally creative as a result of my ADHD so I want to put it to use. But I can't get passed the point of not being good at the thing that I have never done. I guess because it feels like failure. Idk. But regardless. How can I move beyond that point and start practicing while being ok with the fact that for the time being, I'm going to be bad at creating art.

2021-12-20T20:10:23.000Z

rkvyef

ADHD

How do you get passed the point where you quit because you are immediately bad at something?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvyef/how_do_you_get_passed_the_point_where_you_quit/

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2021-12-20T20:06:42.000Z

rkvvji

ADHD

I wasn't given extra time on my chem final and I went from a 4.0 to an automatic F because I got lower than 50%.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvvji/i_wasnt_given_extra_time_on_my_chem_final_and_i/

peachy_kt

I started on Vyvanse just a couple days ago and it felt like it only worked for the first 2 days but now i just feel “normal” again being that for the first 17 years of my life YOU KNOW i had untreated adhd. Im still having a feeling of “i gotta go go go”, im still a mindracy and still zoning out a ton which isn’t uncommon for me. I feel like it’s working more physically then mentally but just a little . I haven’t been on adhd meds before so im just trying to make sure i do get the right dosage so i can avoid some overthinking and anxiety

2021-12-20T20:02:29.000Z

rkvs99

ADHD

Will starting on a dosage too low for me feel like its working the first couple days?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvs99/will_starting_on_a_dosage_too_low_for_me_feel/

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2021-12-20T20:01:58.000Z

rkvru5

ADHD

I've rearranged my bookshelf

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvru5/ive_rearranged_my_bookshelf/

TremblinBlender

My best friend was diagnosed with ADHD when he was a kid. He used to take medication for it, but he doesn't anymore. A few years ago he was prescribed an antidepressant. I'm not a doctor, but from my observation, his depression seems to have gotten worse. He's tired all the time, and falls asleep a lot during the day. Recently he was in the hospital for some tests to see if something might be wrong with his heart, but they didn't find anything. I've heard that giving someone with ADHD antidepressants can make the depression worse, and I suspect that's what's going on. I don't want to be the type of person to give unsolicited advice and try to control his life. But I'm really concerned about him. I really don't know much about this stuff so I'm hoping someone here can maybe shed some light on what I can do to help him out?

2021-12-20T19:58:46.000Z

rkvp2i

ADHD

I need some guidance on how I can help my friend

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvp2i/i_need_some_guidance_on_how_i_can_help_my_friend/

carriebrokeshaw

Does anyone else have a strong preference for doing things by hand over using machines? I do all of my writing and arithmetic with a pen and paper, prefer hand-sewing to machine sewing, hand mixing baked goods to using my stand mixer etc. When I mentioned to my psychiatrist that I do all of my work with pen and paper, even though I have computer programs I could use, she suggested it may be an “ADHD thing” because of the higher level of sensory stimulation. What about you guys?

2021-12-20T19:49:43.000Z

rkvhu1

ADHD

Doing things by hand

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvhu1/doing_things_by_hand/

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2021-12-20T19:49:22.000Z

rkvhjb

ADHD

Anyone here tried THCv to help with attention/focus?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvhjb/anyone_here_tried_thcv_to_help_with_attentionfocus/

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2021-12-20T19:49:05.000Z

rkvhay

ADHD

got diagnosed yesterday

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvhay/got_diagnosed_yesterday/

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2021-12-20T19:48:54.000Z

rkvh56

ADHD

Considering dropping out of college, but I have no where else to go

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvh56/considering_dropping_out_of_college_but_i_have_no/

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2021-12-20T19:47:53.000Z

rkvgbs

ADHD

Did your memory become any better?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvgbs/did_your_memory_become_any_better/

Nomynameisbutts

And I am coming over here for some comfort. I am doing the thing where for once I am like "GOTTA RESPOND TO POSTS AND COMMENTS FOR ONCE" knowing full well that I will probably regret it later based on notifications, and because people are a lot less nice once you get out into the other subreddits. I'm being a baby today, but to be fair I also accidentally took my Adderall at 3 am this morning instead of my sleeping pills. I don't know if you guys can sense it, but I am typing this with the biggest frown in frown town. Thought I posted this 30 minutes ago but forgot to add flair. The end.

2021-12-20T19:45:52.000Z

rkvf8v

ADHD

Doing the thing where I accidentally get engaged in the comments on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvf8v/doing_the_thing_where_i_accidentally_get_engaged/

somerandononsense

I call it free range brain because it makes me laugh to imagine tiny brains on little chicken legs running through a field. So today is meds free by choice. I got the house to myself so I can be as ridiculous as I feel with no witnesses about. I can let my brain roam freely anywhere it wishes to go. I find occasional days like this make me a better human being. What do you call your days like that?

2021-12-20T19:41:16.000Z

rkvbnw

ADHD

Do you have a name for the days when you choose not to take your meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvbnw/do_you_have_a_name_for_the_days_when_you_choose/

Pearlifactaion

This is my second concussion and I have absolutely no idea how long it's going to last. My first concussion was a minor one, but it took me six months before I could even have a job again. Now I'm stuck at home all the time, barely even able to do more than a few tasks a day because of my fatigue and low energy levels. I more easily forget what I was even doing half the time, especially if I over do it or get overwhelmed, sometimes I'll even forget where I am for a bit. Going to the store is like being drunk and on acid in a clown maze. I hate it so much and I'm never able to get everything I need cause I just want to leave as soon as possible. However, despite all of that, the worst thing is that I need to limit my screen time, that I can't be getting entertainment from my phone for too lond, my computer, even reading is too overwhelming, some of my favorite music is too overwhelming, some of my favorite activities involve a screen, and I only have a few things that I can do that are not too overwhelming, but my brain is like. "BUT I WANT YOUTUBE. Laundry need to- WATCH A MOVIE. START A NEW ANIME. You could do some dishe-READ A BOOK. You need to take out the trash- DRAW ON YOUR TABLET. There are too many doom piles- DANCE AND LISTEN TO LOUD MUSIC. Can't do tha-DO IT!!" Then I do the things my brain wants and I over do it and suddenly I can't do much of anything except listen to piano music and sleep or lay in bed in silence while my brain bounces off the walls and I get stuck in a rumination loop. It's awful, my mind craves dopamine, but I can't give it what it wants with the methods it wants it. This concussion might even take longer to recover from and I'm worried about how I'm gonna pay my bills, how I'm gonna take care of myself, how I'm gonna get the things I need, what I'm gonna do for this recovery. So much, luckily I sustained this injury during work, but I don't know if I'm getting workers comp pay or even how to get it, I feel so messed up in the head, every so often I struggle with talking or saying some words. Sometimes I even have these scary moments of a strange paralysis like state, where I can't move, I can't think, I feel no emotions, but my eyes are open and twitching/blurred/double vision, I can feel a vice like grip all around me head, my body is not moving, but I'm conscious enough to take all the information in and remember the whole thing, but not think or act upon it. The worst part of that is because I have ADHD I have some serious time blindness and I struggle to even know how long these moments go on for. Some feel like a few minutes, others feel like 20-30 minutes, but I don't know, and it's hard to explain that to my doctor and not have them think it's only going on for a minute or two when it feels like so much longer. I live alone so I'm the only person observing these things, I have to be totally self reliant with my care, and I have to do everything to make sure things get done and it's overwhelming enough to deal with that without a concussion. This one might take even longer to recover from, even longer than before, and I feel like I'm exhibiting worse symptoms. I didn't struggle with talking on my first, but this time I am. I didn't struggle with as many paralysis states on my first (four total), but this one I am (four in the first 24 hours). It's been a struggle enough as it i, but now it feels even more so since the concussion. It took me a week to take a shower cause I was afraid I would get dizzy and pass out in the shower. I have almost no clean dishes and doing dishes makes me feel nauseated, not cause it's dishes, but the running water, the movements of washing, standing up for long periods of time. It induces nausea. I haven't done my laundry cause the laundry machine is down in the basement in my apartment building and I live on the second floor. My grip strength is extremely weak now, I'm not supposed to pick up heavy things, and overexertion is too easy just climbing up and down those stairs. It's like everything has become 20X harder and I can't really do anything about it. I would love to hire someone to help me clean, but I don't know what my financial situation is really going to look like. The stress alone makes me want to puke.. Is there anyone out there that had to deal with a concussion and their ADHD that might have some advice? It feels like I forgot everything from my last concussion and there's only random poorly take Polaroid shots that I have available to me in my mind. I need help with how to get dopamine in a way that isn't gonna burn me out or overstimulate me. Ways to stay on track and get at least a couple things done a day so I can have a cleaner home (studio apartment). Suggestions on foods to avoid and foods that can help me get dopamine so I don't have to always get it through stimulation through a screen. Ways to stay off my phone/computer and things I can do that can still give me that dopamine my brain is always begging for. I need help and feels overwhelmed by all of this, so any information would be extremely useful.

2021-12-20T19:39:28.000Z

rkvaa5

ADHD

Having a concussion while also having ADHD is super upsetting.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkvaa5/having_a_concussion_while_also_having_adhd_is/

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2021-12-20T19:37:57.000Z

rkv93g

ADHD

How do I tell if I have ADHD and it’s not just a “personality” issue?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv93g/how_do_i_tell_if_i_have_adhd_and_its_not_just_a/

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2021-12-20T19:36:30.000Z

rkv7ym

ADHD

I posted a long story of mine, in my previous post. So that I can get help from you guys. Was it too long?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv7ym/i_posted_a_long_story_of_mine_in_my_previous_post/

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2021-12-20T19:35:20.000Z

rkv72g

ADHD

Do you have a nickname for your brain on days you don't take meds? I call it free range brain bc it makes me laugh to imagine tiny brains on chicken legs running through a field

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv72g/do_you_have_a_nickname_for_your_brain_on_days_you/

throwaway20191120

Basically I might work like this: M: 7.30-16.00 T: 12.00-19.15 W: 7.30-16.00 And then the rest of the week are 12-19.15. On the days I get off at 16, I feel really guilty when I get home because “I have to get up at 6, I really should consider going to bed.” This starts as soon as around 18.00. I get nothing done and just wait around for the “tired” to hit me. On the other hand, when I get off at 19.15, the house is already a bit quiet once I get home. I easily stay up till 2am, despite having to get up at 6am. I’m not as worried though because “I got to sleep in a little today, so I can’t just sleep at 20.00!” I cannot get up at 6am every day. Either it’s the ADHD or just me. No matter what, I’m not awake before 10. I barely function before 8. I function the best between 14-20, and then also pretty decent from 20-3. I would be a zombie 24/7 if I slept from 21-6 every day. Rn I don’t live tho! I just sleep, work, sleep, work. I’m terrified of my sleep schedule and having trouble getting up in the morning again. I really want to keep this job. My alarm is always set to 9, but if my shift is earlier, I obviously change it. Any advice on how to stay productive? Get rid of the guilt? Go to bed shortly after work?

2021-12-20T19:32:25.000Z

rkv4qo

ADHD

I (22) work shifting shifts and I have no idea what to do with myself when I get home. Advice?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv4qo/i_22_work_shifting_shifts_and_i_have_no_idea_what/

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2021-12-20T19:31:52.000Z

rkv49o

ADHD

What should I do?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv49o/what_should_i_do/

randomlytypingaway

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2021-12-20T19:29:29.000Z

rkv2bu

ADHD

Got diagnosed today!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv2bu/got_diagnosed_today/

twomints

I was recently diagnosed and we tried adderall which didn't seem to really help me focus at all. I did get the rush of calm, but never the focus. Now I am taking Ritalin and it feels the same. Also, both of these only seem to last for maybe an hour (adderall IR 15mg 2x day and Ritalin 20mg 2x a day is where I stopped but started on lower MG and worked up). I just don't really understand if the meds are actually working and I just have a really high expectation of what I was hoping they'd do or they really aren't working. So... how is it supposed to feel when your meds are correct??? I am also taking a low dose of setraline if relevant.

2021-12-20T19:26:36.000Z

rkv036

ADHD

What is it supposed to feel like when your meds are working perfectly?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkv036/what_is_it_supposed_to_feel_like_when_your_meds/

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2021-12-20T19:26:17.000Z

rkuzuj

ADHD

How to Executive Function, from an ADHDer [Article]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuzuj/how_to_executive_function_from_an_adhder_article/

BeyondTriggered247

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2021-12-20T19:21:45.000Z

rkuweu

ADHD

Going back in

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuweu/going_back_in/

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2021-12-20T19:21:10.000Z

rkuvyw

ADHD

Side effects of Adderall?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuvyw/side_effects_of_adderall/

Dr-Avacado

Yesterday, I had a full on panic attack. It drained the life out of me. I messaged my boss yesterday around 6 pm (company CEO) and asked if it would be considered unprofessional to ask for a day off for mental health. My boss said it was okay and encouraged me to only take a half a day off so I didn't use up all my pto so quickly. I got ahold of transportation and made sure we had enough staffing for the day. They found coverage and I was given the okay for a half a day. Flash forward, my team leader (they manage the team at work as far as keeping things together, they are not my employer.) asked me why I was leaving early "are you sick or...." I responded with "I would rather not talk about it." Because I owe them no explanation and definitely don't want to tell them the reason, as its embarrassing. They became snarky and told me fine and dropped it but gave me an attitude for the majority of the time I was there. While I was there, another coworker called off and the team leader complained to me over it like they wanted me to stay behind. I didn't say much because I don't feel it should be made to be my responsibility, especially since I was already leaving for the day. Don't get me wrong, I was slightly worried about them and the workload but it was very important that I get some time off before I explode. (Yes I see a therapist. No need to recommend one.) I clocked out at the agreed time and left. The team leader was cold towards me then as well. Am I wrong for feeling annoyed? Also, can I get fired for a mental health day? Also, I have adhd. Although I don't know if this is adhd related. Just needed to vent. Edit: the TL knew I was leaving early before I even got the chance to say anything. And I forgot to include that I did reassure them that coverage would be there before I left to take my place :) Also, thanks for the suggestion on where my post belongs.

2021-12-20T19:20:57.000Z

rkuvs9

ADHD

Taking a half a day off for mental health seems to be an issue for my team leader?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuvs9/taking_a_half_a_day_off_for_mental_health_seems/

chlodo_baggins

Hey all, first time posting and hoping I could get a little advice. I (23F) was diagnosed with severe combination ADHD back in the summer after years of frustration/confusion/shame/etc. My wife suggested that I go in and both our lives have changed for the better since treatment and medication became the norm in my life. While there's many things I struggle with, the number one is starting to scare me: weight loss. I've always been on the skinny side, weighing in at around 100-110 in HS and jumping up to about 120-125 at the highest after developing a healthy college appetite and subsequent sedentary office lifestyle. I'm about 5'6" for reference. At first, the weight loss wasn't totally unwelcome, and I was honestly pretty pleased to drop those 2-3 pounds I didn't love, but losing the weight unintentionally was a little concerning because I didn't feel I had control. I came here and found some tips for meal prepping which slowed my weight loss down a lot, but after my last psych appointment and an incident with a very old skirt that shouldn't fit me any more I've started to really worry. With clothes, jacket, and shoes on, I've dropped down to 115: too scared to try the scale at home, but even still, this means I weigh the least I have in over 5 years. The whole thing is overwhelming and I don't know what to do: as I'm sure a lot of you get, the advice I've been given does not work. When all food tastes like sandpaper, an alarm on my phone does pretty much nothing. I never remember to snack anymore since I used to snack purely for the lack of impulse control, and I still forget to eat at least one meal a week. My wife wants to help but doesn't know how. Any tips to get me back on track and hopefully gain a little of my weight back in the process? ​ TL;DR losing weight at a steady pace since taking medication, need help with food tips to gain it back.

2021-12-20T19:19:11.000Z

rkuug1

ADHD

Struggling with weight loss

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuug1/struggling_with_weight_loss/

isthisathrowawaay

I find myself always craving "more". Till recently, I though my perfectionism was only an issue with respect my job/work, but as of late I see how large a role it plays in the rest of my life. I find myself going through life not being able to enjoy myself/live in the moment. I feel like my brain is always thinking of alternatives of how the moment could be made "better". Thus, I'm never able to relax. In fact, holidays are usually really stressful because I want to do everything and nothing at the same time. Countless time is spent trying to figure out "the best way" to spend my time off.. Does anyone have any advice? I feel like I'm burning out, so I do need to find a way to just be at rest.

2021-12-20T19:15:17.000Z

rkurhg

ADHD

Ideas for enjoying the moment?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkurhg/ideas_for_enjoying_the_moment/

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2021-12-20T19:14:00.000Z

rkuqdn

ADHD

My current podcast obsession is the ADHD experts podcast by additude

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuqdn/my_current_podcast_obsession_is_the_adhd_experts/

GentleMoonFlower

Nope, never was gifted like a lot of people here. Never was on the honor roll; C/D averages; special needs; graduated 49% of class; 1’s on all AP tests; 850 total score on the SAT, 14 on the ACT; 2.4 college GPA, no internships. Nope, never was gifted like a lot of people here. Never was on the honor roll; C/D averages; special needs; graduated 49% of class; 1’s on all AP tests; 850 total score on the SAT, 14 on the ACT; 2.4 college GPA, no internships. Nope, never was gifted like a lot of people here. Never was on the honor roll; C/D averages; special needs; graduated 49% of class; 1’s on all AP tests; 850 total score on the SAT, 14 on the ACT; 2.4 college GPA, no internships. Nope, never was gifted like a lot of people here. Never was on the honor roll; C/D averages; special needs; graduated 49% of class; 1’s on all AP tests; 850 total score on the SAT, 14 on the ACT; 2.4 college GPA, no internships. Nope, never was gifted like a lot of people here. Never was on the honor roll; C/D averages; special needs; graduated 49% of class; 1’s on all AP tests; 850 total score on the SAT, 14 on the ACT; 2.4 college GPA, no internships. ^(I copied, because I didn’t know what else to type)

2021-12-20T19:12:21.000Z

rkup37

ADHD

Anyone been a low-preformer their whole life?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkup37/anyone_been_a_lowpreformer_their_whole_life/

ThisIsHarlie

UGH I’ve managed to find so many tricks for adhd but it’s officially been 2 months and 8 missed appointments to get my brake pads replaced and now I’m pretty sure I’ll need rotors too. Can’t be bothered to do it. What’s something fun about bringing your car in that can motivate me to get there on Thursday?

2021-12-20T19:11:02.000Z

rkuo44

ADHD

Why is it SO hard to bring my car in?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuo44/why_is_it_so_hard_to_bring_my_car_in/

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2021-12-20T19:09:26.000Z

rkumur

ADHD

Anyone been a low-preformed their whole life?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkumur/anyone_been_a_lowpreformed_their_whole_life/

Jarren2003zz

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2021-12-20T19:08:02.000Z

rkulpr

ADHD

How to read if you have adhd.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkulpr/how_to_read_if_you_have_adhd/

theunknowncompanion

Hey there, So recently I’ve had reoccurring panic attacks, I’m on holiday at the moment and I should be relaxing. Sometimes I do feel relaxed and happy, but when we get back to the hotel room, if I relax too much, I sometimes seem to trigger a panic attack? Words don’t mean anything, I can hear my dad in the next room but not really understanding what he’s saying, and my head becomes extremely light headed. I’m not sure if I should be worried about this or just let the panic attacks pass. I seem to be getting better at them though, and cold air seems to help to bring me back to the present. Should I be worried? When I return to my country I will probably get some tests done. I’ve recently gone through an extremely anxious work period and come out of it really burnt out (hence why I’ve taken some holiday), I’m not sure if I’m getting better but during the day I seem to be able to relax… Anyway, anyone here suffer from panic attacks? Do they get better? Thanks!

2021-12-20T19:03:42.000Z

rkuics

ADHD

Reoccurring panic attacks?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkuics/reoccurring_panic_attacks/

Regan4426225522

I am a 19 year old female and I was diagnosed with ADHD and medicated on vyvanse 3/4 years ago now and my medication has helped me in literally every part of my life except food. Before I was diagnosed and medicated I was extremely suicidal and depressed but being medicated allowed me to process my thoughts and get back into hobbies I liked, excel at work and school, gain a social life and a boyfriend, becoming organized and clean, happy etc. But the food thing is becoming way more of an issue than it was before and I think it is also because my anxiety and stress is higher, I really struggle to eat even when I am hungry because making food and eating it seems like a chore and disgusts me, I will gag trying to get it down. Not to mention that most of the time I forget about eating until my stomach hurts and I’m extremely agitated, irritable and emotional for not eating for hours. It feels like I now have some sort of eating disorder for how much I hate food, cooking and eating except I have always been fairly confident in my body. I am extremely dependent on this medication and it helps me sooo much that I fear what would happen to my mental state and life if took off it. That’s why I need to find some compromise on how I can keep my weight the same, eat and stay on my medication.

2021-12-20T19:01:20.000Z

rkughw

ADHD

Can’t eat on my medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkughw/cant_eat_on_my_medication/

Kristatos69

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2021-12-20T19:00:20.000Z

rkufo0

ADHD

Last finals ever

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkufo0/last_finals_ever/

Walt_the_Wanderer

Any Romanians on this subreddit? I have some questions about what ADHD medications are prescribed most often in Romania, what is available on the market and if it's a prescription-only issue. A bit of background (because I can't get away with a short description), basically I've had trouble concentrating since I was a kid - all of my classmates would know what task they were assigned, and I just never knew because I wouldn't pay attention. I would always have trouble remembering deadlines, trouble getting homework done, trouble staying motivated and focused, I'd feel intense anxiety and would often stim (stimming even now as an adult).

2021-12-20T18:59:21.000Z

rkueqx

ADHD

Any Romanians on this subreddit? I have some questions about ADHD medication in Romania.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkueqx/any_romanians_on_this_subreddit_i_have_some/

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2021-12-20T18:57:27.000Z

rkudcf

ADHD

Any experience with an ADHD med that doesn’t worsen anxiety?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkudcf/any_experience_with_an_adhd_med_that_doesnt/

ThatWhovian2001

I'll admit, i did stop taking them at times when even my SO made me feel a bit bad about taking them siting on at addiction and so on (She's extreamly understanding in every other way about my adhd though, and I'm so grateful shes able to put up with me). Besides that, there are times i forget to take my meds and that itself becomes a habit of being to bleh to take them, and after awhile when i stop and start taking them again, it feels a bit too much(I take 20mg FA Retalin 2-3 times a day) and i get extreamly agitated and so on. How do yall schedule your meds and other supplements in your day without forgetting? And just for another Oh no for you all, I still use the meds I was supposed to have used for a month........from 2 months ago and i still have 3 off the 7 boxes.Thats how forgetful I am. I'm still kinda new to the whole ADHD thing, being recently diagnosed so i still have a bit of stigma myself to it, thinking i can do without them'

2021-12-20T18:56:57.000Z

rkucyu

ADHD

How do you guys not forget to take meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkucyu/how_do_you_guys_not_forget_to_take_meds/

Flimsy_Cheesecake_45

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2021-12-20T18:56:51.000Z

rkucvy

ADHD

SOS: sincerely, the gal with 121,000 planners, notebooks, and paperless “notes”

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkucvy/sos_sincerely_the_gal_with_121000_planners/

sivadneb

I currently just use Google reminders through assistant (eg, "remind me to ____ at 5:00"). However, sometimes the reminder comes up, and for whatever reason I don't see/hear the notification. Sometimes I'll even absentmindedly dismiss the notification. Is there an app that will just keep "nagging" me every now and then (with a notification chime) until I mark the task as finished?

2021-12-20T18:49:48.000Z

rku7on

ADHD

What's a good reminder app that will "nag" me if I haven't done the thing?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rku7on/whats_a_good_reminder_app_that_will_nag_me_if_i/

InvincibleSummer_

Recently got diagnosed and put on meds. I don't feel as restless when I'm on 10mg XR Medikinet (basically Ritalin) but when the meds wear off I start to feel restless again, get way more impulsive/hyperactive etc and find it even harder to calm down than when completely unmedicated.. Sleep has always been a big issue for me. I know about exercise, daylight, meditation, melatonin, weighted blanket, food intake, etc but I feel like the restlessness overrides it all. My brain just craves so much (physical/sensory) stimulation. I try to provide it but it's hard because it just wants so much and I get bored so easily. Has anyone found a way to calm this restlessness and need for stimulation? Should I try different meds? Even more exercise/roaming? I would appreciate any insights you have. Thanks!

2021-12-20T18:48:57.000Z

rku70v

ADHD

Fixing sleep/restlessness? Is there any way you can even (with meds)?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rku70v/fixing_sleeprestlessness_is_there_any_way_you_can/

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2021-12-20T18:46:55.000Z

rku5hk

ADHD

Any Romanians in here?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rku5hk/any_romanians_in_here/

BrahmTheImpaler

Hi all I love this sub for helping me out with this journey. Me, my son, and my daughter are all currently being dx'ed w ADHD. Son is in 1st grade. I'm in contact w the school psychologist and his teacher. The teacher wrote to me that she is "shocked" because he is easily in the top 10% of her students. However, at home, he throws huge tantrums and hyperfocuses on whatever he is into at the moment, among other issues. Here's my question: is it probable that he is masking at school? Would a first-grader even be able to do that? I feel like he acts so differently at home and at school. I think he holds back in school and lets loose at home. Am I on the right track in thinking that? And ultimately, that's not great for him right? I'm considering stimulants for him and that's where this question is coming from. Any advice or personal anecdotes are greatly appreciated!

2021-12-20T18:42:27.000Z

rku26t

ADHD

Son diagnosed, teacher is shocked because he's such a great student

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rku26t/son_diagnosed_teacher_is_shocked_because_hes_such/

Fun_Historian4842

I am currently taking Vyvanse and I noticed nothing taste good after taking it like everything taste like shit. My doctor told me its not the medication and i have an oral thrush, but ive been taking his medicine for almost 2 weeks and its not getting better. I decded to stop taking the medicine for about a week and it started to get slightly better but i wasnt sure if it was the mouthwash for the thrush or the stopping of the medication. I see a couple of people within this subreddit that have had very similar issues when taking the medicine. Im wondering if anyone else has had this issue and if it went away. Its been a couple of weeks and my taste is still horrible so im hesitant to take the medication its driving me absoltely crazy. Ive even lost a shit ton of weight from not being able to eat i just want this fixed.

2021-12-20T18:41:46.000Z

rku1p0

ADHD

VYVANSE AND TASTE IMPAIRMENT

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rku1p0/vyvanse_and_taste_impairment/

kylolistens2sithwave

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2021-12-20T18:36:48.000Z

rktxy6

ADHD

How does cannabis/thc/etc affect your ADHD? Does it interact with your meds?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktxy6/how_does_cannabisthcetc_affect_your_adhd_does_it/

StarsEatMyCrown

Do you think I should prepare a list of traits that make me think I have ADHD? Also, is it normal to have an urge to cancel the appointment because you're in internal conflict on whether or not you actually have it? Sometimes I read things and can't relate. Then it's like everything fits. I know there is something wrong with me though I fear not being taken seriously though.

2021-12-20T18:29:37.000Z

rktsd0

ADHD

Seeing the doctor today about possibly having ADHD

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktsd0/seeing_the_doctor_today_about_possibly_having_adhd/

Minute_Director8861

i (18f) am taking my driving lessons these days and i feel like i can barely remember the steps , i mis them up a lot , and i also like step on the brakes whether too soon or too late . i can barely focus on both sides and check if everything is safe to like turn or smth . I'm not on meds because I'm too broke amd there's no way i can get them , pls any advice? edit : thank u guys for ur responses, i understand that it's normal now i was worried . I'll practice really hard and post updates because this subreddit is my home now :)

2021-12-20T18:28:18.000Z

rktrbj

ADHD

driving with adhd .... let's talk about it

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktrbj/driving_with_adhd_lets_talk_about_it/

Guinypher

I've been in the "research everything and get all the new strategies and identity crisis sorted out" phase since I realized I have Adhd in July. Have found lots of podcasts and the Thriving with Adult ADHD book already, along with reddit 😉 so I'm looking now for more advanced/nuanced reading to tackle some of the shame and rewiring I'm working through to get my life back on track. Just looking for suggestions for amazing books that have helped others! Or podcasts, but fyi I'm already aware of the ADHD reWired network (highly recommend!!). Specifically, I have my eye on the book "Your Brain's Not Broken" by Dr. Tamara Rosier. Would you recommend that one? Thanks!

2021-12-20T18:27:42.000Z

rktqtz

ADHD

Good ADHD books for a recently diagnosed adult?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktqtz/good_adhd_books_for_a_recently_diagnosed_adult/

scoopdiwoopdi

i lost my passport, two sets of the same keys, important jewelry. I missed my sisters graduation party because I forgot. I’m 5/10 min late to work everyday. I can’t seem to respond to text messages even when people think I’m literally missing. I don’t want to go back on ADHD meds cuz they make me feel like shit but I don’t think I have any other choice. I just really don’t want to be this way anymore

2021-12-20T18:12:37.000Z

rktf1n

ADHD

cant keep track of anything and it’s inconveniencing everyone around me

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktf1n/cant_keep_track_of_anything_and_its/

MrX101

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2021-12-20T18:12:08.000Z

rkten4

ADHD

Do any of you have a constant "Extreme Desire to do literally nothing"?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkten4/do_any_of_you_have_a_constant_extreme_desire_to/

Cable_Minimum

I'm one of those people who get really into a new planner for about two weeks, then get bored and overwhelmed and stop using it. I've been doing some mild research (aka procrastination) on different types of journalling and planners that work well for ADHD, and everyone seems to say bullet journals. Bullet journals, at least to me, seem like such a huge task just to make that I can't ever start working on it. Supposedly the whole point of why bullet journals work so well for ADHD is because they're flexible. You make it up as you go along. For me, I need something flexible enough that I can skip a day or two but also rigid enough that I don't have to put a lot of work into it. I need a habit tracker for sure! I've tried online apps like Habitica and Todoist, as well as some virtual bullet journals, but I usually end up buying the "premium" version impulsively then quitting. I also go through the same two week cycle. Anyway, this is more just a general discussion I suppose for what journals/planners work best for you!

2021-12-20T18:10:40.000Z

rktdgo

ADHD

What planners/journals work for you?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktdgo/what_plannersjournals_work_for_you/

Wagging_tail69

At some point my hyperfocuse went from monofocus to multi/scattered focus. Basicaly it went from things like games to browsing the internet. While it sounds like a similar fun 'waste og time' activety it is really not. When i 'browse' the internet i am very much jumping from task to task as an example: i will barely have made it through the intro of youtube video before i start skimming through my reccomendations for what to watch next or straight up find a new video to start watching instead. It is extremly frustrating because i dont really get into what i am doing but jumping from task to task, which is very taxing. Essentially it leaves me feeling bored, restless, excausted and overall just unsatisfied with an even stronger need to 'browse the internet' for a more satisfying and relaxing feeling.... Basicaly i want to know how to focus on one task at a time, it does not have to be pratical if it is fun that is perfect. Also i really want to break this habit because i feel like it is Starting to bleed into my everyday habits. Like today when i was cleaning: i started by putting my clean clothes into my closset, then noticed an empty bottle and grabbed it to gather with the other empty bottles (so i can reuse them all at once) completly abadoning my clean laundry. Then i notice the trashcan is full and i put the bottle somewhere random on the floor, tied the trashbag shut and left it in the trashcan. Then i thought back to the bottle and then went to look for another bottle, on my way i noticed some paper i need to throw out. I took the paper out to the trashcan, but i could not put it in because (as i mentinoed earlier) instead of taking out the trash i just tied the bag shut so it was ready to be thrown out...... Tasks takes 100x longer and is a 1000x times more frustating because often times my Halfdone tasks creates more problems than they solve. My theory is that since i stopped being able to hyperfocus on fun tasks it is understandable that i have more problems than usual doing it with 'boring' tasks. BTW i think writing this post is the most monofocused i have been all day excluding social interactions.

2021-12-20T18:10:20.000Z

rktd70

ADHD

Tips for hyperfocusing on a single fun thing? (hyperfocusing on one fun thing rather than jump from one thing to the next, and getting overwhelmed rather than having fun)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rktd70/tips_for_hyperfocusing_on_a_single_fun_thing/

sagfhdj

I haven't studied all semester. I have my exams in January and I have probably studied for 8 hours all semester. I just got diagnosed but do you have any tips or tricks regarding how to sit down and actually study? For at least a couple of hours a day or at least one or two. I know there aren't quick fixes but maybe tips and tricks. I am meeting my psychiatrist and am gonna talk about medication on Wednesday. But either way I want some tips. Do you have any experience with studying, school and your ADHD? Please share. :) I feel like the dumbest and laziest person on earth.

2021-12-20T18:05:53.000Z

rkt9lz

ADHD

Studying. I have to cram my whole semester

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt9lz/studying_i_have_to_cram_my_whole_semester/

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2021-12-20T17:59:27.000Z

rkt44g

ADHD

Day 3 10 mg Adderall question

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt44g/day_3_10_mg_adderall_question/

usspaceforce

I fell into the Sarlacc Pit of Tik Tok a few months ago, and I'm pretty sure I could've built a small cabin with the time I spent on that app. It seemed helpful for a while because I was learning a lot from all the accounts that discuss ADHD. But after a while I came to the conclusion that Tik Tok is the equivalent of a sugar water fly trap for people with ADHD. Side note: I forgot to take my ADHD medication this morning and I'm considering redownloading Tik Tok bc I'm bored, even though I've got plenty of things I need to do. Maybe there should be a support group for people trying to quit social media.

2021-12-20T17:58:39.000Z

rkt3hh

ADHD

What is/has been your biggest time thief?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt3hh/what_ishas_been_your_biggest_time_thief/

bi_pancake_party

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2021-12-20T17:58:29.000Z

rkt3cs

ADHD

Just failed yet another test

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt3cs/just_failed_yet_another_test/

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2021-12-20T17:57:26.000Z

rkt2kq

ADHD

15m and I jsur hid my adhd pills from my mom so she can’t force me to take them

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt2kq/15m_and_i_jsur_hid_my_adhd_pills_from_my_mom_so/

thesoulishollow

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2021-12-20T17:54:30.000Z

rkt0er

ADHD

Adhd is a good thing

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkt0er/adhd_is_a_good_thing/

ladysarahisdone

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2021-12-20T17:49:55.000Z

rkswsy

ADHD

Why isn’t it more common knowledge that many popular foods/supplements inhibit metabolism of ADHD stimulant meds? 😫

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkswsy/why_isnt_it_more_common_knowledge_that_many/

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2021-12-20T17:49:50.000Z

rkswqz

ADHD

ADHD work tips thread

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkswqz/adhd_work_tips_thread/

VioletAries

Hey all! So I started my ADHD medication back in october. I'm finding I get on with it pretty okay except that it literally ruins my appetite completely, even when I'm not on them (I only take them during the week and leave myself the weekends off). I have no interest in food whatsoever even if I am starving. It's gotten to the point where I'm almost throwing up because I'm so hungry but every time I attempt to eat something, it just feels/tastes like chewing wet cement. Anyone have any advice for me or gone through similar?

2021-12-20T17:47:50.000Z

rksv73

ADHD

Eating with medication

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksv73/eating_with_medication/

abdout77

I’m 22 years old and after having had ADHD for as far as I remember, my friends pushed me to go see a psychiatrist. Which I will do tomorrow. Hope I can maybe get prescriptions like that. Problem is, I don’t know if I’ll be able to explain the symptoms to him. I’ve had ADHD all my life, until recently i thought all of the things I do (nail biting, social anxiety, à able to finish a task, forget stuff that I do literally everyday, low attention to details, EXTREME forgetfulness, near constant daydream - this is the worst- brain fog, in ability to do things even when I want, having my brain drift off every few seconds, complete lack of focus and attention) were absolutely normal. I’ve always thought «  how do othe people go above these states and do something with there lives ? » but they apparently don’t feel that way. I’m afraid he might think I’m a fraud, that maybe it’s all in my head. That’s the first problem. Second problem is, if I do get medication, what guide lies should I follow ? What should I avoid ? (The rest is just me going on a rant) My life is complete chaos. I failed college after my family invested thousands of dollars. I lost my drivers licence and keep on forgetting to renew it. I lost it 3 times in the span of 6 months. I don’t have a bank account - I keep on forgetting to make one, and when I remember, I forget to take the paperwork necessary to make one. I can spend weeks with dirty clothes because I forget to wash them. I can’t finish a book. I don’t notice things that happen literally in front of me. Worst part is : I live in a third world country dispute being from a rich family people here are more inclined to believe you are under the effect of a demon than to believe you have amental disorder, the only time they believe in mental disorders is when the worst goes literally insane, starts taking their clothes off and walking naked , and even then they still think it might be a demon. Good luck trying to explain to them that there are tiny things in my brain that are either missing or not working well. But my family will most likely not believe me if I tell them I gave ADHD so since I’m an adult I’m gonna go to the doctor myself. So I will probable have to hide the medicine too. I’m the only boy but also the youngest of my family, 3 sisters. I’m the only one who’s an utter failure. Everyone one from employees to family members to family friends excepts me to take the lead. But I can’t and I can’t even explain why. The business is fine without me, my sisters can handle it just fine. But I feel like I’ll never do anything with my life - no diploma, no ability to focus. I can’t even clean my room and when I not not more than 10 minutes. Everybody is counting on my because my father was famous in our country, but I just can’t do it. They don’t even need me here everything is fine when I’m not around I keep on making careless mistakes after 1 year. Same basic level and I keep on failing. I feel like I don’t belong to this world, like my entire life is a joke, I’m this one guy that has everything to win but still loses. I feel like a bad sequel to a movie, like that one thing everyone has been waiting for but turned out to be lame. I don’t want this anymore. Everything I try to do fails. Even as I am writing this I feel like a fraud. Maybe I don’t have ADHD and I’m just looking for excuses to be a failure ? Maybe ADHD is something that I can completely ignore and I’m just looking for excuses to get medication because I want the easy way out ? What if mom sees my medication and thinks I’m a rug addict or I’m just making excuses ? A real man doesn’t need pills, just pull yourself out of this is what I keep thinking. That’s what I keep thinking about. I forgot must of the stuff I wanted to say while writing this so I hope I said the important stuff. I don’t know how to finish this so... yeah, end.

2021-12-20T17:47:48.000Z

rksv60

ADHD

going to a psychiatrist tomorrow - In need of (general) advice. Short post

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksv60/going_to_a_psychiatrist_tomorrow_in_need_of/

LaGBIT

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2021-12-20T17:31:52.000Z

rksijz

ADHD

A powerful and almost instant tool to treat ADHD - The amazing benefits of neurofeedback therapy

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksijz/a_powerful_and_almost_instant_tool_to_treat_adhd/

fleshtomeatyou

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2021-12-20T17:28:24.000Z

rksfql

ADHD

How do I get an ADHD diagnosis?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksfql/how_do_i_get_an_adhd_diagnosis/

whatsername_xx3

It’s not that I don’t want to. I really do. But things keep getting in the way and then it gets pushed back and now it’s almost Christmas and it just seems like a waste. We put the tree up and did Christmas lights outside but haven’t decorated the tree yet. Last year we didn’t even put up a tree, even though we bought one. I feel like such a failure. There’s so much going on during the holidays and so much needs to get done it’s always so stressful and overwhelming. Does anyone else struggle with this?

2021-12-20T17:22:58.000Z

rksbby

ADHD

Struggling to decorate for the holidays

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksbby/struggling_to_decorate_for_the_holidays/

JaderAiderrr

So I have been having a very hard time the last few years with motivation for things like cleaning and organizing. I feel like it’s causing me to be depressed and anxious, but I still can’t seem to find the energy to just get it done. Is this something that others with ADHD experience or is this more related to depression? Thank you all in advance!

2021-12-20T17:22:56.000Z

rksbb5

ADHD

ADHD and lack of motivation

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksbb5/adhd_and_lack_of_motivation/

dogearth

I’m currently not medicated and also have a Generalized anxiety disorder- a lot of my anxiety stems from ADHD and all of the executive dysfunction and issues with time and prioritizing things and not becoming paralyzed by simple tasks. I’d love to hear what made everyone realize they wanted medication. I say “need” , but I don’t mean that there are certain criteria to getting medication- I just want to know what the tipping point was for everyone else. Lately I realized that um, not eating when doing homework or other tasks, because your adhd brain says that this is a “reward” and you can’t have the “reward” until you’re done with the task at hand is um, not a universal experience B-) … and I realized I constantly downplay how much adhd interferes with my ability to get anything done. I have way too many breakdowns before doing tasks that turn out to not even be that overwhelming typically. These are just a few of my experiences, but I’m really considering medication because even a low dosage could help with my productivity? What are everyone’s general experiences if you’d like to share? Can anyone relate ?

2021-12-20T17:21:21.000Z

rksa12

ADHD

How did you know you “needed” medication?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksa12/how_did_you_know_you_needed_medication/

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2021-12-20T17:21:20.000Z

rksa09

ADHD

Anyone else struggle to decorate for the holidays?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rksa09/anyone_else_struggle_to_decorate_for_the_holidays/

lekurumayu

Hello everyone, I've been diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder for years now, and had my adhd diagnistic only a few weeks ago. I knew it existed, I related to a friend who had it but neer thought I actually had the thing. My problem is, and has been for most of my uni years, that I can't work. It triggers a weird and disconfortable feeling that I associate with anxiety. I can't stay focused because of this, and it makes things worse. Recently I figured that maybe I couldn't focus on the first place, and that forcing myself to do the thing I couldn't do was what triggered this discomfort. I really think i still have gad on top of my adhd, but has anyone experienced how this two interact relating to scholar work? I'm 1/3 into my final year project and I'm so done I've considered (illegal) drugs and dropping out. I'm not on any medication yet, will that help? I don't really know what I'm expecting from this post but thank you for reading. Any help is welcome.

2021-12-20T17:21:07.000Z

rks9tg

ADHD

Can adhd trigger anxiety ?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rks9tg/can_adhd_trigger_anxiety/

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2021-12-20T17:19:45.000Z

rks8o5

ADHD

Is the post that I’ve shared too long? Should I shorten it a bit to get reactions?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rks8o5/is_the_post_that_ive_shared_too_long_should_i/

itsinhere1004

Hi all. If you’re like me and your doctor ignored your pleads for diagnosis and help, look no further. I just graduated nursing school and always struggled. Many appointments with my primary asking for anxiety meds and referrals. Constantly told me I should do yoga and other stuff. Had an apt with cerebral today that I made two weeks ago after being fed up with my primary dismissing my pleads. 1 hour later, my prescription for adderall is ready thanks to cerebral. They are seriously the best.

2021-12-20T16:57:34.000Z

rkrqmc

ADHD

Cerebral rx success

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrqmc/cerebral_rx_success/

FecklessEndangerment

\-Really more of a Relatable Vent, than a support request , but there no Vent flair- So I just lost my pen for the 2nd time in an hour. ​ It is my only stylus pen that I have left... because the small things I own don't generally get replaced due to breakage or wearing out, I just lose them again and again until the % chance I can find them again becomes 0 and they are Forever Lost. It is not a small pen. It is thicc and shiny. I have only been sitting here at my desk, I have not moved since the last time I used it. Jesus Christ this is exhausting. ​ It is not in my pocket, it did not fall on the floor, it is not under my keyboard, it is not under my monitor, it is not under my lap top, it is not in my pocket, it is not behind my cup, it is not in my cup, it is not in my hair, it is not under my keyboard, it is not in my keyboard, it is not in my pocket, it is not on my speakers, it is not on the floor, it is not on my notebooks, it is not on my lap top, it is not in my pocket, it is not in my hair, it is not behind my ear, it is not in my cup, it-- ​ Oh it slid under the 1/4" crevasse where my notebooks were not perfectly lined up... Oh, that took 20 minutes to find and I forgot what I was doing. Thank goodness I'm lucky and have a diagnosis and can afford meds, otherwise I'd be useless for another hour or more, due to the derailing. ​ Anyway, back to work, until I lose my pen again... or something else. Because I know I will. Because I can't not lose things.

2021-12-20T16:55:09.000Z

rkrooy

ADHD

An Unparalleled Ability to Lose Things

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrooy/an_unparalleled_ability_to_lose_things/

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2021-12-20T16:49:44.000Z

rkrkm6

ADHD

I have an appointment today to talk to my doctor about possibly having ADHD, and feel like cancelling

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrkm6/i_have_an_appointment_today_to_talk_to_my_doctor/

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2021-12-20T16:46:12.000Z

rkrhuw

ADHD

What is your experience with med breaks for stimulants?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrhuw/what_is_your_experience_with_med_breaks_for/

Fun-Performance-398

Most of the time you hear it "Grit n Grace" but I'm learning that I need to switch the order of these terms. See, I have this big work project that requires a lot of mental concentration and focus. I have been avoiding it like the plague for a few days now. So, today I decided was the day for some head down, note-taking, slow learning, and task-killing concentration. In quite an unusual fashion, my brain was on board with this attitude. During the daily team meeting, my boss asked me to change directions and focus on a new task. Ugh!! I felt my brain lose all motivation and hit a wall. A big one. I had to fight the urge to just leave my home office and go watch some tv. This is where that grace comes in. I allowed myself to take a few minutes and come here to express myself. Some grace to putter about for a moment or two. Eventually, I will force some grit to come around and make myself at least attempt these new tasks. In all actuality, the task isn't hard and once I have it knocked out I can feel accomplished and return to my other work. I'm slowly learning to allow myself space to be ADHD. ​ Thank you for reading.

2021-12-20T16:43:46.000Z

rkrfxq

ADHD

Grace N Grit

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrfxq/grace_n_grit/

elpachyderm

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2021-12-20T16:43:07.000Z

rkrfew

ADHD

How long of a supply of meds do you guys keep?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrfew/how_long_of_a_supply_of_meds_do_you_guys_keep/

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2021-12-20T16:41:47.000Z

rkreeg

ADHD

I have an appointment today to talk to my doctor about the possibility that I have ADHD, and now I'm doubting that I do

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkreeg/i_have_an_appointment_today_to_talk_to_my_doctor/

GetHairOrDieTryin

Hey guys! So I’m a 27 year old guy who’s in medical school and as you can guess I’ve struggled A LOT. It took me a while to figure out what the issue was and for long periods of time I was suffering from anxiety and depression as a result of my failures in school but also due to other things (like chronic nerve pain after trauma). I also have OCD (comorbid) and used to be plagued by negative obsessive thoughts all the time. Prior to getting my diagnosis for ADHD (primarily inattentive - ADD), which was fairly recent - October 19, I was on 15 mg Trintellix and 150 mg Wellbutrin. I tried to cut them out on separate occasions when I started taking my Vyvanse but my nerve pain increased and I generally felt awful and so I went back on them. When I started on Vyvanse I took 20 mg/day and after 2 weeks I increased to 40 mg/day and after another 10 days I went up to 60 mg/day and two weeks after that I went up to 70 mg/day, which in Sweden is the highest dose. Currently the medications that I am on are: 1. 15 mg/day Trintellix (Take around 2 PM) 2. 150 mg/day Wellbutrin (Take around 10 AM) 3. 70 mg/day Vyvanse (Take around 7 AM) 4. (Avodart 0,5 mg/day for male pattern baldness) - I take it around 11 PM. I was also recently prescribed Ritalin 10 mg/day to take “as needed” but haven’t used it yet. Kinda wanted to trial 70 mg Vyvanse on its own first (Been taking it for 10 days now). When I started vyvanse, and with every jump in dosage, I always felt euphoria and like I was on top of the world. It made me feel great but actually I studied less because I was just bother-free and relaxed. So it kinda backfired but after a few days I always lost that euphoria and went back to studying. However I’m not really sure it’s doing much? What is it that I can expect with vyvanse to know if it is working? I want to have like reasonable expectations. I guess I feel a lot more calm than before and my head isn’t racing but it’s still kinda boring to study all the time and I still struggle to keep focusing and studying for extended periods of time… For some reason on this 70 mg I’ve also gotten this annoying feeling of tingling in my arms and a little bit of muscle stiffness and twitching (?). It didn’t just happen on the first day but like after a week. I usually get this tingling feeling in my left arm where I have nerve damage as I get closer to my nerve treatment, which I do every 12 weeks (been 9 weeks since treatment), but now I have it it the right “normal” arm too albeit not as intense. I also injured the lower part of my left glutes from a prior job where I sat for a long time. It’s probably some irritated nerve but also seems permanent since I injured myself like 3 years ago. When I started taking my antidepressant my pain kinda dissipated but now the other day it kinda came back. I don’t know if these incidents are even related. The only thing I’ve really changed is when I take my pills. I used to be kinda careless and take them randomly but when I did this switch 3 days ago suddenly these issues started to occur? Sorry for the long post. I really appreciate any and all responses I can get! Thanks for reading :)

2021-12-20T16:39:01.000Z

rkrcco

ADHD

Is Vyvanse working for me?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrcco/is_vyvanse_working_for_me/

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2021-12-20T16:38:26.000Z

rkrbx6

ADHD

Self-hating thoughts when you procrastinate or get distracted

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkrbx6/selfhating_thoughts_when_you_procrastinate_or_get/

AdventurousClick473

I have tried so many productivity apps but they all seem to overwhelm me and not cater best to my needs. So since its winter break and I have nothing else to do, I have set off to create my own productivity app. I want to make a really simple app that I will actually stick to (and one that I can actually create bc I have 0 experience in developing apps)

2021-12-20T16:33:03.000Z

rkr7sd

ADHD

What are some features you would like to see in a productivity app?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkr7sd/what_are_some_features_you_would_like_to_see_in_a/

-unknowntomost-

Hey Everyone - I hope you are all having an awesome weekend. I was recently diagnosed with ADHD at age 34. It has honestly been one of the most relieving things that has ever happened to me. I have now been prescribed Vyvanse, and it has helped dramatically. I am also taking Zoloft and Wellbutrin. When I first started Zoloft and Wellbutrin had a week or so where I wasn't hungry much. However, with Vyvanse, I have NO appetite whatsoever. I don't even think about food. What are your tricks to making sure you eat enough throughout the day? I was thinking shakes or premade meals - but I always struggle to remember I have them Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

2021-12-20T16:33:02.000Z

rkr7rq

ADHD

Vyvanse - Tricks to Eating Enough

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkr7rq/vyvanse_tricks_to_eating_enough/

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2021-12-20T16:30:00.000Z

rkr56r

ADHD

When taking my stimulant, when is the best time to workout?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkr56r/when_taking_my_stimulant_when_is_the_best_time_to/

mahernandez_4

Hello, I am trying to create some content about folks with invisible illness/disabilities. I am trying to bring awareness to this and have people talk about their personal experiences, difficulties, etc. I am trying to do this for a podcast, but if that's not a viable option for you then we can figure something out. I don't have this glamorous platform to be able to have a large outreach nor do I have much experience in creating content. Everyone has to start somewhere right? I want to do this to help people. I know what it's like to have an invisible disability and I know how hard it can get. I hope this idea of mine can shed some light on topics like I am looking to interview people with invisible disabilities/illness. Thank you.

2021-12-20T16:17:42.000Z

rkqvms

ADHD

Interview request

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkqvms/interview_request/

Fit-External-2698

I don't mean procrastination or forgetting things, I mean what skills have you got down really well? I've been thinking about this since I saw a post here about how we people with ADHD often have a zillion hobbies, but its hard to pick just one to become a master of. Recently I've started trying to get better at drawing/illustrating, and its been pretty fun so far. How far have you made it with your favorite hobby or skill? Edit: I now want to become an expert at all the things you guys are experts at 😅🥲

2021-12-20T16:12:35.000Z

rkqri1

ADHD

What are you *really* good at?

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkqri1/what_are_you_really_good_at/

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2021-12-20T16:09:50.000Z

rkqp91

ADHD

I, too, realise that I am weird, and want nothing more than to just be normal

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkqp91/i_too_realise_that_i_am_weird_and_want_nothing/

daphianna_

Hey, My dad died nearly 2 months ago and I'm really struggling. My PhD deadline was 3 week after his death. My uni gave me extra time so I have till the 17th of January. I digress, anyway.... My emotions are just all over the place. I'm staying up till 4am looking at my phone. I'm obsessed with reddit. I feel so alone and like I'm pissing my mum and my boyfriend off. I am NOT working on my PhD even though I sit in front of the pc for hours and hours. I struggle with low appetite and weight so I'm not allowed stimulants, so was started on atomoxetine in August. I felt like I was starting to handel my symptoms a bit better before my dad died and I've taken 10000000000000 steps back again. Any sort of advice would be greatly appreciated. Links, podcast anything. Also do you guys think I should get in contact with my psychiatrist? I'm not due for another visit till March and honestly it's expensive so I'm not super eager to see him.

2021-12-20T16:09:20.000Z

rkqouu

ADHD

Dealing with grief and ADHD.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/rkqouu/dealing_with_grief_and_adhd/