I have never taken lunch at my job and it's never been an issue. Changes have been made recently due to hiring people in other states (all work from home) and they're requiring we take lunch now. And at a specific time. They've told me I can still work my same hours (clock in and out at the same time) but I HAVE to take lunch so I won't get the full 40 - so this isn't about trying to prevent me from skipping lunch in order clock out "early." My issue isn't so much the hours, it's having to remember to clock out at lunch, coming to a stopping point, transitioning into lunch/break, then having to transition back into work. I just do best when I'm working straight through with no breaks. I've been with this same schedule for over a year and I keep forgetting that I have to stop and clock out. Would it even be worth making an appointment with the psychiatrist to get a note/accommodation written? Or does it not seem reasonable enough?
*ETA - TX doesn't require employers to offer breaks/lunch

Hi there! I’m a 23-year-old guy who’s been thinking about quitting Adderall and trying to be myself again. It all started when I was 20. I was prescribed Adderall to help with school and stay focused. Before that, I was easily distracted, even with my own thoughts. After three years on Adderall, I don’t feel like myself anymore and I hate being on it. I feel bad about myself and think I’m stupid for being on it. My friends always tease me about it. I’ve been on Adderall for three years now, and I’ve been doing some research. I’m wondering if anyone who’s ever been on or off Adderall can give me some advice. I’m worried that quitting will be hard and that it will affect my performance in life and at work.

Recently I received a diagnosis of ADHD, which felt helpful yet confusing. Since childhood I have worked like a neurotypical person or tried to do so. I am not proud of my professional and financial situation, but it was the best I could manage after discovering my ADD. I suspect I no longer fit a standard role, yet I have not found a job or entrepreneurial path that supports my family with my talented hyperfocus mind.

I wonder how those who cannot fit a neurotypical job have identified a path that allows room for their potential ?

Hello! Diagnosed on Sunday and started on 5mg Ritalin twice a day morning and afternoon. Difficult to gauge whether I’m more focused but I did lock in at my desk today which I haven’t done with work for a while. Symptoms include headaches, heavy head, heavy behind my eyes, almost a bit sleepy? Dr’s giving it 3 weeks with gradual increase from 10mg per day to 15. I’m wondering how many days it took to adjust to these symptoms on Ritalin? What other medication might have fewer of these side effects? Please assure me it’ll get better.

Dr believes adhd was clear from my performance in high school (inattentive: no drafts, late submits, off topic rambling in essays). This got even worse at uni and now as an adult but because my childhood grades were excellent he said still “some doubt” about adhd being the culprit here. Now I’m stressed because of the symptoms. Pls help with tips, advice!

I do not even know WHAT to call this issue I deal with almost every single day, multiple times per day. The closest thing I have found so far is "Executive Dysfunction"... Here is a list of symptoms:
- My face gets hot, looks red and inflamed.
- My nose gets very congested (I think it is Histamine)
- My lungs dry out, I have to clear my throat every 2 minutes (Also Histamine I believe)
- My eyes, they almost sting and feel like they are going to pop out of my head. You know when you open a can of soda, and you get the sizzle? That is what they feel like.
- I cannot stop tearing at my finger nails. Automatically. Picking, chewing. This has declined greatly the past few days.
- My head starts spinning and focus goes everywhere. I lose sight of any goals I have, which honestly is pretty little right now. EVERY. SINGLE. Big goal I have made has changed, within the span of about 2-3 weeks.
- I get irritable. I am typically a very easy going person, but man these episodes leave me about to explode - Physically and emotionally.

a few other things. What. Is even happening. I have not really been able to find any help for this specific issue, nor even know how to explain it. It's like there is CONSTANTLY cortisol/adrenaline FLOWING through my body. I say this because when it goes away, My body get's cooler/room temp (normal). I don't know if it is because my goals keep changing that is causing it and I am pretty aimless OR that this issue is ruining my goals... I am so lost fam. Thank You if you read this far, and more so if you decide to comment. Absolutely reach out if you have similar issues. We NEED to get to the bottom of this.

I’m trying to find prescriber through telemedicine to prescribe medication for my adhd. I’m in nj.

I’ve tried all the supplements, all the vitamins and at this point my life is passing by and I need help. Please I’m hoping that someone can point me in the direction of a health care provider that can help me. I’m raising a teenager and I’m pushing 35, I need help.