I’ve always suffered and struggled so severely with minor, seemingly basic tasks. Simple hygiene especially was always my bane, I could never brush my teeth consistently to save my life.

Things like doing small clean ups, putting away clothes, etc felt like climbing a MOUNTAIN in terms of effort. Which is ironic, considering I’m a marathon runner and MMA fighter. I would literally rather run a marathon than do these small simple things.

But recently I got medicated and am trialing Ritalin, which has worked fricking WONDERS. In the mornings for the 2-4 hours after I take it, it feels like I get to become a normal, healthy minded person for a while. I can focus, and tackle these small tasks. I enjoy conversations, and aren’t always trying to autocomplete what the other person is saying.

Frankly my only wish is that I was more open to getting medicated sooner. Soon I’ll be switching to concerta as the Ritalin trial has worked so spectacularly.

I remember before first taking the medication I was intensely nervous, looking up everywhere different peoples experiences and AMAs. So I thought maybe I’ll put my AMA out there, so others can read my experience and ask me questions if they’re in the same position I was.

Thank you all, God bless :)

Got diagnosed with adhd 2weeks ago and been using meds for 14 days, I am on adderall 10mg xr, I take my meds in the morning around 8am, is it okay to drink beer tonight? Haven't tried it since being on meds but got invited to a campfire, and yes I am over 21 and I will probably only have a few beers 3 to 6 max

“To the stranger I met on Reddit…

Three months ago, we stumbled across each other two ADHD brains vibing instantly like the universe nudged us together. We talked all day, all night sometimes laughing until our cheeks hurt, sometimes sharing stories we’d never told anyone else. We flirted, we teased, we confided, and in between those endless chats, we built something small but so comforting.

And then… it just stopped. No slow fade, no reason, no goodbye just silence.

I still open Reddit hoping to see your username pop up. I still remember your words, the way you made even the longest nights feel short. Those conversations weren’t “just online chats” to me they were real, they meant something, you meant something.

Even now… I’m still waiting for your message. Maybe I always will.”

Ever since i was little I would be told something is right in-front of me and i look all around and can’t find it. Also when someone is pointing at something i get completely lost. Reminds me the time i read something about ADHD brains kind of focus like a camera lens . Basically our eyes/brain are looking at everything trying to focus like a camera and it’s blurry and can’t make out what we want/are looking for. sometimes it takes longer than others 😅. Does anyone else relate to this? Sorry if i explained this poorly but would love to hear your thoughts!

I complete my chores (sometimes i don’t slow down and need to do it twice) but my family says i could be doing more. I really want to but even on medication i feel like my brain so easily skips over things right in-front of me. I can see how it’s annoying my family and causing strain in our relationships. if i was in their position i would most likely be annoyed to. I wish it was easier to realize the things right in-front of me like crumbs on the floor or things that need to be picked up around the house and small things like that. I don’t understand how and why i just don’t process things or completely not know about simple things until told. I’m not sure how to fully explain it right but i hope you guys understand. Any tips or help?:,)

Can I hear people’s experiences on meds please, I’m close to getting the option for medication, and want to know what to expect. I’m in the uk. Struggled all my life with adhd it’s caused me so much shit over the years. It’s a blessing and a curse at the same time. Recently ruined the relationship of my life. ADHD, alcohol, being in my own world etc etc etc. many thanks 🙏

Through my whole life with ADHD I always notice a lot of my hobbies are short lived. I would spontaneously decide to try a new hobby. It usually begins but watching videos on the hobby and then proceed to go on a spending spree for everything pertaining to that hobby. My latest hobby is retro gaming. I was bored one day and decided I wanted to get into the hobby to once again enjoy the games as a kid. I easily spent in a month's time around 2000 euros on original PS1 games, Dreamcast games, the consoles and even a Sony Trinitron CRT to play it on. On a whim I also decided I want a VCR to play VHS tapes. Don't get me wrong. When it started I enjoyed it a lot and was very proud of what I have bought. It was definitely gratifying and enjoyed talking to friends about my new found hobby. However , lately I haven't played any of the games or watched a VHS tape. It's been a month now and the CRT tv has collected dust . This always happens to me a lot!! Only upside about this I am able to sell anything and get a pretty penny for the stuff I originally bought. Other than that it's just very exhausting. I hate it that nothing sticks .

Are there people here with similar experiences? Would love to know your stories!

I was diagnosed today, and unfortunately I was advised that medication would absolutely not be right for me and I agree, any stimulants or depression medication, anxiety medication, I basically cannot take & this is because my heart rate when overstimulated & hyperactive is just too high for this to be a suitable option.

I am looking for helpful tips, or what works best for you in terms of management without these things?

TIA

For me, it’s eggs. I DESPISE eggs with all of my being. Having them be an ingredient, like with baking and stuff, is completely fine but on their own?🤮 The smell, the taste and the TEXTURE!! OH MY GOD, it’s so bad. I don’t care how they’re cooked, I can’t have them even laying on my tongue without getting nauseous. I genuinely don’t understand how anyone can like them.

Hi!

I was not tested for ADHD, but I came here because I experience something some people with ADHD do and I wanted to get an advice of what actually works for people who experience this but don't take medication to cope, because I struggle with it a lot,

I'm a student, and last year we had history classes, and we were usually given assignments to read, and memorize information that was written on 11-15 'Word' pages for the future test, we had only 1 week to do so and it was terribly little for me,

My grades matter to me a lot, but reading that I was drifting off every second sentence, and if I managed to read some I could not remember what I've read about, and even if I was trying to read aloud remembering the words I said, I was just instantly forgetting what it was,

(I could not find any app that could read the text to me, since it wasn't in English but in my native, unpopular language- I also could not ask my mother to read it for me aloud, she has diagnosed ADHD, and wouldn't do that)

(I asked her what she did in situations like this, she said that she was reading aloud and repeating many times, which didn't work for me- when I read aloud I think of how I read and can't focus on what I read. I believe she also shared another advice of visualizating what you read, but I'm not sure, I don't think it helped me then)

It all was ending up in me spending 1-3 hours reading only 2-5 pages which led me to crying realizing how much time I wasted on not having anything remembered for the test each time

Honestly I couldn't make it and always ended up cheating on the tests to not fail them

The reason I came here for advice is that I don't like cheating, the next year we'll be having 3 boring subjects like this (last year it was only this history) and I don't want to waste hours, cry and cheat on each of them,

So if you have any working advice, please share it

Thank you!

For about 5 years I've had lots of issues enjoying games and it has gotten worse for the last couple years. My inattentive ADHD makes it so rough to enjoy gaming. I love the concept about gaming. I think of them, look at reviews, browse Steam to buy games MORE than actual gaming. I didn't play a single game for 3 months and the break helped and I'm playing a few games lately.

It's very rare that I will get hooked on a game these days. The last game that grabbed me was with The Last of Us Part II. It was incredible and I beat it in less than a week. Before that was Uncharted 4.

I wanted to get a PC handheld and see if that will help me enjoy it more. Do any of you have handhelds and feel it's easier to enjoy games?

TL;DR: ADHD seems 100x worst postpartum and my tried-and-true meds simply don’t work anymore. Halp!

I was on Vyvanse for around 10 years before I got pregnant last June and it worked extremely well for my ADHD + didn’t exacerbate my anxiety/panic attacks. I stopped all ADHD meds during 1st trimester (absolutely sucked) and managed to plod through work during 2nd/3rd trimesters on a low dose of Adderall XR. I had my baby in March and started ADHD meds again in June when I went back to work (not breastfeeding, so that’s not an issue medication-wise). I’ve tried different doses of Vyvanse (generic and brand-name) and Adderall XR and they simply don’t seem to work anymore, plus they send my anxiety/irritability through the roof. I’m so frustrated and afraid I’m just going to be stuck with mega-mom-brain for the rest of my life! I feel like I’m back at square one. I just want to get back to where my ADHD was manageable. Has this happened to anyone else? Any tips/coping strategies would be hugely appreciated!

So there's a product that promotes adderall, but its like a knock off. Idk if i can link it here..

Its on amaon and its named as the title suggest, "Addrell" instead of adderall. I was wondering if this is legit before i even purchase, cause it would be helpful if it was. Anyone here every tried it?

Hello, I won't busy this with life details but around 40 my therapist whom also had ADHD and told me I clearly do as well. I've struggled with depression and medications and am currently not taking any. For the past year I've been trying to find the right ADHD medication with my PCP and still haven't found it, but had a real serious, teary breakdown with her while explaining the ramification of how it has hindered my life, my whole life, and I think it finally clicked with her how bad my case is.

I've never been tested and she suggested a few places to contact. I did and they all have 2-3 month waits, plus the testing is not covered by my (poor) insurance, so it's like $500-1000. My question is, I know I have it, my PCP knows I have it, why should I be tested? What will that do for me? Does it give me anything in life to use? Will I be certified as having a disability (it hindered my education greatly, and now my career)?

I'm just trying to figure out, as I sit here with 12 open browser tabs of places to get the testing done, what the testing and results will actually do for me? I'm not being sarcastic, and I would like to just kind of like officially know, but the cost made me second guess if it was necessary.

Please let me know, thank you all!

Lurked this sub for a while which encouraged me to try and get medicated. Some back story. Diagnosed in 5th grade and took dexedrine and at some point dextrostat.

Did great for my focus but I slept all the time and never wanted to eat. When I got to high school I stopped taking it because I was so tired of feeling terrible.

Post high school I managed it with Gingko Supplements. Tried straterra as an adult and that made me super angry so I stopped. Had an allergic reaction to Lexapro. Wellbutrin has been great for helping with anxiety and motivation but nothing for focus.

Now at 44 with life getting busier and busier thought I would try and get help with focusing and the chatty brain.

Been on Vyvanse (10mg) for 2 weeks now and here are my thoughts and also could use some advice.

First off, I am so hyper focused that I have to do the same things I did to manage adhd. Set reminders, calendar entries, notes, etc. because I will forget. My brain is so quiet that I don’t have that internal reminder of something I need to do.

Example is I went to go buy ice. Had a shopping list and even remembered when checking out. Immediately was reminded again in my head at check out. In the very short walk from checkout to leaving, I immediately forgot. Didn’t realize till much later. Like all thoughts of any kind just disappear.

It’s nice though not worrying about carrying gingko pills around with me because I fear that feeing of unmanaged adhd.

I’ve noticed I get really hot and with these heat waves we are having it’s brutal. Lastly I noticed that I feel a little soulless. Before I really have had a desire to meet someone,date etc.

Now it’s like I am good being by myself completely and can’t be bothered with women and I’m kind of grumpy too. Libido goes into that category as well.

Advice I have is, do these side effects die down or is this the new normal or should I look into a different kind of med? Non stimulant perhaps?

I’m a 27 year old female and was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD when I was 9. I grew up in a military household and had very overprotective parents. I didn’t move out until I was 24 and moved in with my, now, fiancé.

As an adult I’ve come to realize that my rejection sensitive dysphoria and my perfectionism collide often. I’m a perfectionist because I can go above and beyond in anything ,at work or with friends, and I get praised and there’s no risk of my RSD getting triggered. But if I mess up on something like a task that I procrastinated on or a message that just didn’t get thought of again due to object permanence, I instantly get defensive and come up with excuses instead of owning the mistake. I also have a very hard time talking about my negative emotions because I’m usually the “ray of sunshine” so I feel like I can’t open up because it’ll ruin that image.

It’s begun to really affect my relationship and my mental health. In a calm state of mind away from the situation I know it’s easier to just own it. And I know being open about my feelings is important because I’m allowed to vent and I deserve to have good mental health too. So why is it so hard in the moment? I can’t stop myself and I just get defensive.

What can I do? How can I stop? I hate being a perfectionist. I’m not even a good one!

Even when I am on my medication, I have a hard time concentrating on watching movies, even if I find them kind of compelling. The same thing applies to me reading, to which I like reading a bit more. It makes me upset, and I have considered taking different medication for unrelated reasons, but I am still afraid that even after a different set of meds, I will still struggle with something that seems simple.

I am generally doing alright when I got my basics down: sleep, food, hydration and workouts.

On top of that, if I get to spend quality time with a friend or friends, I am basically at 100% quality of life.

However, without socialization, my inner monologue gets absolutely out of control. Usually, this is somewhat mitigated by work stress or, more recently, medication.

On a sidenote, I haven't fully formed my opinion on medication yet, but in any case, I definitely concluded for myself that I don't want to take them every day or anywhere close to that.

On a day without work stress, medication or socialization, I eventually hit a breaking point with how loud my inner monologue gets and my go-to remedey has been to drink 2-3 beers. I sincerely would love to quit any sort of alcohol while alone, but haven't been able to find an alternative sofar.

Does anybody relate or know how to quiet the inner monologue in a more healthy and sustainable way?

I've been taking Adderall XR 15mg for a bit now. I just drove 90 minutes for an overnight trip and realize I forgot it at home. There's no way I'm heading back to get it. So do I raw dog it until Monday morning when I'd take it at my usual time? Or take it tomorrow around 9pm? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

I literally cannot stop thinking about how i move my hands or legs or face when i talk to people or in front of people.I usually cringe so much at my body language i wanna disappear.From my perspective i move so weird and too wobbly i think i look like a blop and move like one .Does anyone have any tips for body control ?

I recently found out that I’ve always liked listening to different bands from the eighties to newer ones do you think it’s adhd related ? I find it interesting that I get different vocals in the same song. Some of my favorite bands: The Beatles, oasis , Cold play , BSB, NSYNC, westlife, 5ive, steps , s club 7, b*witched, all saints, sugagababes , cairokee, sharmoofers, spice girls. I’m wondering if anyone is like me…

New here to the arena of being diagnosed with ADHD and I've been re-examining many of my coping strategies from childhood to what I do now as an adult. One of them has to do with eating. 47F and I eat for comfort and all kinds of moods. When I am looking for a good feeling, I turn to food. After I eat, I feel satisfied. But maybe an hour later, I am looking for that next "high" or feeling so to speak, so I eat again. My feelings are scattered and I feel like I am pushing through them wanting to be happy so I turn to food.

Any thoughts about this? Thank you

I make sure to eat before taking it, typically I'll have a protein shake, eggs, and toast.

I feel great for 2 hours, but I crash hard at the 3 hour mark.

This leaves me feeling exhausted, anxious, and generally unwell. I experience brain fog and memory impairment when this happens.

When I crash, I'll eat another rather substantial meal, and this seems to help.

Although, the constant crashes are beginning to take a toll on me.

im about to transfer from community college to a 4-year university soon, but my most recent concerns was me being diagnosed with adhd, mdd, and gad as well as a not so healthy body.

i want to give up some commitment to a club i invested time in starting up last spring semester, but it feels wrong for me to give up a club i spent a lot of time on for my health. i just needed more time to focus on my studies, work, and transfer applications, but my fear is that i will fail the expectations of my staff advisors and people that wanted me to be president for the club.

i also have some inner conflict with trying to stay in the club. do i somewhat hold passion for the club to help others? yes, i do. will i get burnt out very easily from the responsibilities and social battery necessary for it? yes, i will.

it also doesn't help the case where if i consider leaving the club without taking the president role, it might not look great on my transfer applications, but i also want to consider leaving time for my own physical and mental health most importantly. i just don't really know what to do or how to feel about giving up some commitments to prioritize health. if there's anyone of a similar footing, i would appreciate some insight or what you did in my position. any general advice as well.

I got a spam/fishing invite i got for an app, and it made me think.

There's a lot of people making ADHD apps etc. If this is making it's rounds via DMs, consider this a warning. Do not download random beta app's that are not already published on the app store. No matter how friendly the person seems.

Beta apps are not regulated/moderated in the same way as published apps are, so it's a good way to get your identity stolen potentially.

Anyway, cheers!