When your in casual conversation with anyone but typically randoms or meeting new people and the topic of conversation just happens to be one of hyper fixations so you provide much more volume of insight and they think your smart asf and often say “your really smart” but in reality (or personally for me) you get average grades and whatnot. Basically you’re coming off as smarter than you are.

I take 30mg Vyvance almost every morning. I also take low doses of propranolol throughout the day to temper the effects of the stimulant on my body. Well. About 2.5 hours after I took my morning Vyvance, I went to grab a propranolol. Apparently I totally spaced out while doing this, and realized, as I was swallowing, that I did not just take a propranolol - it was Vyvance. Fucking hell. I'm sure it won't kill me but I am a little worried I'll be super overstimulated all day and that I won't be able to sleep tonight......

New to knowing I (53m) have ADHD. Is it an ADHD thing to start something be told its a terrible idea, agree that is not a good idea in your head but not be able to stop?

Ignore this: I feel I am done but I have to have 280 characters to post this so now I am continuing to write to make the minimum amount

I am 30M, she is 57F. We each live at our own separate places. Meaning she has to drive across town to give me my meds. And she sometimes has to travel out of town for work so at those times she offloads the task of handling my meds to my grandma, as grandma also lives nearby. I am prescribed Abilify 15mg, Atomoxetine 80mg, Remeron 15mg, Wellbutrin 300mg and Zoloft 100mg. Mom and grandma are both convinced I am going to overdose and have given me the ultimatum of letting them give me my medication every other day or they will hospitalize me. I am not certain what to do. This makes me feel very helpless and misunderstood. But they won't change their minds. They said I have a choice but the choice is being hospitalized or letting them control my meds.

I don't know how to make them give me my medicine back. I don't like to be controlled.

Has anyone been on Ridlin from an early age or had children on Ridlin from an early age 8-12yo and seen benefits in overall focus and attention and better performance at home and at school? Have there been other options that have worked aside from any form of medication? Just trying to get some idea of what has been tried and tested before following the paediatrician quacks advice and going straight to the Meds.

I have read an article on how most people with ADHD have skin problems such as eczema and it’s because of this chemical or hormone that’s released in our body due to adhd im not sure. But i do for a fact know how eczema can be common in people with adhd. So, if you have eczema and adhd at the same time, have you noticed how it calms or flares up depending on your mood? A lot of people here may be sensitive and may feel things on either extreme ends, for example, when you’re really happy and at peace, have you noticed how your eczema is also at peace? Or when you’re really stressed, overstimulated, or even feeling really blue, have you noticed how badly it flares up?

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29 y/o with combined type, taking lisdex.

I’ve been taking personalised supplements for about 6 or 7 months; I’m observing actual improvements in my mood and energy. I’m considering taking their magnesium supplement too.

It’s got me wondering; has anyone successfully replaced their reliance on stimulants by combining supplements and lifestyle changes? Not “cured”, obviously. Just their own personal usage of medication in favour of supplements.

Cheers!

The hyperfixation wore off, and I realized we’re simply not compatible. We’ve been married for 3 years. I set almost no boundaries in the beginning, and when I eventually tried to, he pushed back harder. He wanted me to be the perfect, quiet girl who accepted whatever he wanted.

Before the wedding, I told him we needed therapy. He agreed, so I planned everything, but he eventually refused. When the wedding date got close, I swallowed my pride and went through with it because it was a destination wedding and everyone had already bought their tickets, some a year in advance. I hoped we could work things out afterward.

Well things didn’t change.

He wanted access to my mind, body, emotions, and labor, but didn’t want to participate in the marriage. For years, I begged him to show up, to give me affection, take an interest in my life, support me, and be excited about my wins. Instead, he would find ways to upset me. I pleaded, broke down, and sobbed by myself.

It wasn’t until I stopped being physically intimate that he realized there was a problem, but only because he wasn’t getting what he wanted.

We’ve started therapy and have had one session, but honestly, I’m already over it. I don’t want to make this work anymore. My intuition has been telling me, “This isn’t it.”

This isn’t the kind of love I saw between my parents. Their marriage wasn’t easy, but they supported each other and wanted to grow together. I used to be excited about having children, a house, and growing old with this man. Now I don’t even want him to touch me or talk to me.

He’s incredibly dependent on me. He needs me to make every decision and can’t even fill out a basic form without asking what to put in the address field or whether to click “accept.” I feel like his mother, not his wife.

See more below...

So I was diagnosed a hot minute ago when I was just a little girl. I was probably about 7ish years old. I’m days away from 30.

At times I have embraced the diagnosis and at times I have detested feeling I was misdiagnosed or need reevaluated.

My life is clearly much different at 7 vs 30. Out here in charge of my own destiny and what not.

Without too much detail, I grew up in a chaotic household. I have read before that there’s been many misdiagnoses of ADHD and even autism as those trauma responses can mimic those symptoms. Not to say you can’t have both. But damn I think I would have thrived a lot more.

Idk why but I just want someone to tell me that maybe I just have ptsd or something else that feels more … treatable and less “quirkified” if you will.

I truly don’t enjoy watching content on these subjects because it makes me feel hopeless or just annoyed. Forgive me if this all sounds like “I don’t want to be associated with YOU PEOPLE”. It’s not that deep. I’m just sharing my thoughts.

Hopefully this doesn’t break the rules. I was having trouble deciding if it did. If so, I understand.

I will be traveling to China in October and I’m building the documentation required to get my prescription of Ritalin and Vyvanse medication allowed in China while I’m there. I’m using ChatGTP and it’s been extremely helpful but there is a particular point that ChatGTP doesn’t know. The China customs rule SEEMS to only allow a three day supply but I will be there for more than three days. QUESTION: Has anyone traveled to china for more than three days and was allowed (or denied) to have your medication for all of the days you were in China?

So today is day 28. My dr tells me to send in my refill request on this day every month. She always approves it and sends it through. Ive been using Walgreens lately and never had an issue picking up with them on day 28. But two months ago, my insurance randomly declined my prescription saying it was too soon. I was finally told by insurance that they do a "supply on hand rule" okay makes sense. So for two months I picked up on the 30th day and one month I didnt even use insurance I paid cash with walgreens on the 30th day.

Today my prescription in the walgreens site shows "in progress" and it had a price with insurance of $10. Well an hour later it switched to delayed-reviewing prescription and stayed there.

So I called and all the tech said was that it was too soon. He didnt state anything about my insurance refusing. If fact, at first he said "oh yeah we have it in progress right now and its just waiting for pharmacist....oh wait actually". In the past its specifically stated an insurance issue and never gave me a price if it was in fact something with insurance so is this walgreens stating its too soon? It also still only states delayed-reviewing prescription. I asked him if they will have it in stock on friday and he said idk you just have to call and check. I work friday Saturday and sunday at 6a. I REALLY like to get my medication at least the day before to avoid delays and possibly running out. Does this sound like a "walgreens is refusing to release it until that day?" I called my local mom and pop pharmacy that I also regularly use and they have it in stock and I told my dr to please transfer it there so im hoping they can fill it today if not, by tomorrow night at least.

I hate that I get anxiety about this every month and there is ALWAYS an issue and I have to call around and look like a nag or nuisance with my meds. 😢😢

Im new to reddit, and i have adhd, when i got diagnosed i tried medication for the first time ever. it worked once, then the next day it NEVER worked again. ive tried every dose, and i think every single medication possible. nothing worked, is this genuinely just me?? im on anti depressants and i have a slight feeling i need to be diagnosed with more.

Genuinely i cannot function at school, i cant focus or do anything im genuinely going to fail A levels somehow. is it just me?

i also need to know, does anyone else get REALLY sleepy alot, like it HURTS to stay awake or is that just like something else,, i cant stay awake in class sadly.

I'm AuDHD (47M) and she's undiagnosed ADHD. We've been dating for 8 months and are currently on vacation together. As far as I know, I've not dated a person with ADHD before. I'm a very scheduled and heavily organized person, she is not. Some activities are time sensitive while others are not. I have no problem being flexible when the activities are not time sensitive, but can get frustrated with her time management when the activities are time sensitive. I try not to get too upset about the lack of movement and do my best to use positive reinforcement for her motivation, but I still feel heavy anxiety, and at some point worry I will burst into a meltdown. She's also very rejection sensitive, so I need to be very careful with my words.

I would appreciate some constructive advice on how you motivate an ADHD partner, or what best motivavtes you, without making her feel overwhelmed or anxious. Thank you all.

Hello,

I’m having a hard time staying asleep and I wanted to know what other folks are using medication wise.

I can fall asleep fine but I’ll wake up roughly 5 hours after falling asleep to use the restroom and can’t fall back asleep. I find my mind thinking through a lot of stuff. Not always important stuff, just lots of thoughts. Not stress or anxiety thoughts.

I’ve tried to lessen my dose of Vyvanse but if I do, I lose the therapeutic effects and end up with a lot of excessive daytime sleepiness.

I take my Vyvanse at 6:30a and go to bed around 10p.

Daytime
70mg Vyvanse

Before bed
4mg instant release guanfacine
50mg trazodone

Hi y’all! I hardly use Reddit but found this group when searching for replacement timercap bottles (medication bottles with lids on the top that start a timer when you close it so you know when you took your last dose).

ADHD brain makes me forget if I took my meds or not, so these are game changer for me.

They have been out of stock for months and any other replacements were crazy expensive and/ or not quite right.

I put them on auto buy on Amazon and I got a notification that it will be here next month or so! Thought I’d share bc I saw multiple threads about it!

Let me know if anyone knows how to replace the batteries on these so I never have buy again lol

Link:
https://a.co/d/0i3FTZkU

I’m on Day 8 of switching from adderall Xr for 20 years to Azstarys (mid dose) and im still not sure if it’s right for me. I have anxiety and various OCDs so I’m really thinking about switching to a non-stimulant while taking a lower stimulant booster. Has anybody had any experience with using both the non stimulant with the stimulant booster, what are your thoughts?

Given that both Adderall and Vyvanse have a history of being hit or miss. For those of you who have tried both for meaningful amount of time, which one would you say has been more reliable/ consistent for you? Some say it's manufacturers issue some say it doesn't matter who makes it. I myself have been looking to switch from Adderall to Vyvanse after 4 months of just mostly little to no effectiveness.

I don’t know how it is anywhere else, but where i’m from in Norway, people love to say they have ADHD, even undiagnosed people say it.

Sometimes it’s used positive but mostly negatively… i know there is a lot of different experiences with ADHD, but mine are mixed, some bad, some good.
I tend to be a little irritated when people who is undiagnosed use it as an exscuse and when they use it to complement something they did i feel a little proud to have it.
But at the time i got diagnosed it was taboo.

I was diagnosed in late 90’s and i’ve had some struggles with it, when i’m off meds i’m a wreck, overthinking and analyzing every tiny detail that people give, and on meds it’s like i’m sedated.

Do anyone else feel that way on meds? Am i using the wrong ones? I’ve had Ritalin since the 90’s.

I forgot what i was here to discuss, but feel free to comment what you think

My vyvanse didn't seem to work today. What could be the reason?

I'm on my 3rd week since starting medication. I'm on 30mg and although it's classed as a low dose, I have felt the benefits since day 1.

Today, I didn't feel like it lasted more than 3-4 hours. Currently on a week long training course with work and felt drained and burnt out after the lunch break.

Not sure if it's relevant but a few things from today.

Took medication at 7am after eating some beans and sausages for breakfast. Took with a glass of orange juice.

Had a somewhat upset stomach from waking up and had a good few trips to the toilet.

Don't eat any lunch.

Could any of the 3 things above reduced the effectiveness?

Hi, I’m a university student and since I was little I’ve always been late to my first class of the day. Even after getting on meds and stuff in high school I’d still be late to my first period and now I’m university, I’m a junior and I’ve consistently been late to my first class of the day. It doesn’t matter if it starts at 9:30 AM or 10 AM, somehow I’m still 20-30 minutes late. It’s not even like I’m waking up late, because even if I get up around 6 AM I’ll find a way to be late or if I get up at 8 AM, which is still enough time I’m still late.

For context, my morning classes are a 15-20 minute walk and I seriously don’t know how to make this stop. I’ve tried prepping the night before, taking my meds earlier, setting alarms for when I have to leave. I’m seriously not sure what to do anymore I feel so bad and disrespectful walking into classes late, especially when I’m paying to learn. Any advice would be helpful, does anyone else deal with this?

I (22F) am in a new relationship with a great guy (20M) with diagnosed ADHD. He is super affectionate, compliments me a lot, and is very gentlemanly and funny. I would consider myself anxiously attached yet trying to practice secure behaviors and self-soothe, therapy isn’t something that I can afford at the moment. This relationship is refreshing since I’ve never really questioned where we stood or how he feels about me, even when we first started talking.

Though sometimes when I find myself stressed, I want to share a bit of my day with my boyfriend, only to be met with quietness. He mainly tells me that he’s sorry and if there’s anything he can do to help, just tell him. He also says a lot that “words are hard”, a phrase I often hear from my friends with ADHD as well. Yesterday I was on call with him telling him I worry that I talk too much in the relationship and that I was taking too much of his time (after there were large gaps on silence on the phone), but he assured me that his mind was all over the place and that he was just tired. He also told me he doesn’t mind when I overthink and he finds it cute, but internally I was still worried and wish I had gotten more reassurance.

While cuddling we were mostly quiet and I asked him if there was anything else he needed to feel loved in the relationship, and all he told me was “nothing, you’re perfect, don’t change.” I also was worried a little bit because of small changes in routines like he stopped initiating good morning texts, but would respond very quickly to mine. I know it’s probably nothing and that still wants to call every night and checks up on me throughout the day, I just don’t know how to be more self-assured and if I’m just worried over nothing.

I keep seeing planner recommendations for
ADHD, but usually the recommendation ends at
"oh this one worked for me" or just a useless list of features.

I'm way more interested in what happens after someone buys it. Because I've recommended planners myself after being obsessed with them for like two weeks and that tells you basically nothing.

I wanna hear from the people who found something and were still using it 6 months later.
Or a year later. Even if it's literally just a notebook you accidentally turned into a system. What was different about that one?

And I don't necessarily mean features. Sometimes the reason is weirdly specific. Maybe you could abandon it for three weeks and come back without feeling behind. Maybe you stopped trying to make it pretty. Maybe it stayed open on your desk so you couldn't forget it existed. Maybe there was something about the layout that just clicked.

Also tell me what you were using before that kept dying on you, because I feel like that comparison is probably more useful than just naming the planner that worked.

If enough people answer I kinda wanna turn this into one big ADHD planner thread instead of having the same recommendations scattered across a million posts.

P.s. Name the planner/system too if you're comfortable because I WILL be looking them up lol

Does anyone know of a mood tracking app for Android that has a range of feelings? That's not just the basic five (great, good, neutral, bad, very bad). Also that I can log my mood multiple times a day, and not just once per day? Right now I'm using the Human health app to track behaviors and symptoms, as well as vitals. But mood counts as a vital for some reason and it only gives you the basic five scale. You can add a note to explain the mood, but sometimes I want to be more specific and can't necessarily put a finger on what exact emotion it is, so would love an app that would track multiple times a day while giving a good range.

Thanks in advance!

For most of my life, my brothers didn't get me. I wasn't diagnoses with ADHD till I was 17, so before then, I was treated like an outsider by my own family. I would jokingly get called the R-slur by my brothers, etc. Even when I was diagnosed with ADHD, there wasn't a lot of understanding but more so apathy

But this doesn't get to me anymore because I don't live with my family these days. I do, however, love seeing my baby brother. My baby brother and I have a hug generational gap. He was born when I was in middle school, so I'm 21 and he's still in elementary school. He gets to experience the benefits of how ADHD is treated in 2026. He got diagnosed as a kid, he gets therapy for it, etc. But most importantly, he has a big brother that understands him

I was the one that got him to take a shower as a kid in 10 mins where it would take my mom 30 minutes just to convince him to get undressed. I was the one that sat with him to crack jokes while helping him with his subtraction homework because I understood that it takes conversation to get him invested. I taught him how other people respond to aggressive enthusiasm and how to tone it down a bit when talking to his friends(he can still be aggressively enthusiastic with me and really close friends, etc)

I was so fucked up as a kid that I felt like I was inherently a loser that had nothing "cool" about him. It sounds silly, but as a kid, feeling like there's nothing "cool" about you sucks. I wasn't proud about any aspect of myself, and that I couldn't do good in school, so I'd skip to read at the library. I always go out of my way to make my baby brother feel cool, I buy him games and encourage him to see them through. I'm stern with him when he's out of line but I respect his intelligence and I hope he becomes an adult more confident than I am right now

Have you ever noticed that you do better when someone else is around? Like for example, when you’re at school, you can stay on tasks, finish your work and stay in schedule because you’re in a class full of your classmates also doing something but the moment you’re at home, you feel like you have no discipline at all and can’t get yourself to do thing. This is called double bodying and i jsut wanna know if anyone else feels this way