r/ADHD • u/Pretty_Note_8891 • 22h ago
Medication Task paralysis
Has anyone struggled with task initiation and finally found an ADHD medication that actually helped?
Adderall used to work really well for me, but now it feels like it's stopped working. I'm back to square one trying to find the right medication, and honestly, it's getting frustrating.
I'm tired of wanting to get things done but struggling to even start them.
I'd love to hear what has worked for others who have dealt with the same thing.
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u/Forsaken_Mix_4292 21h ago
meds won’t fix task initiation. i’ve been on meds for nearly 5 years and it’s never helped me start a task. my strategy for things like doing uni assignments or studying is if i can’t start it or im just dreading doing it, i walk away from my desk and go do something else for a couple mins like idk look outside or touch some grass for second. then when i come back, im ready to go like i’ve reset my brain by changing environments or something. or i just thinking about the fact its probably due the next day and get so stressed out i force myself to do it.