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A casual community for people with ADHD

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Discussing other neurological problems like autism, anxiety, ptsd, and brain injury are allowed.
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Neurodivergent Life Hacks

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submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The outside observer probably thinks I am mentally ill (I evidently am). What do I do??

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[–] Aquila 5 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (2 children)

If potentially having mental illness is bothering you, see a doctor about it.

I got diagnosed in my 30s and holy damn meds changed everything. I took adhd meds for first time and 45 mins later remember thinking ‘is this how normies are all the time? You can think something and just do it?? No prep, no build up?!’

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 days ago

My wife has been trying different meds for months with her doctor and so far nothing has helped. I really hope she finds the right one that can make her feel like you describe. :-/

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

This is true. I have actually been to the doctor and he gave me stims, but that's where it ended at. The stims definitely help me focus and give me the patience to do stuff like reading, showering, and homework, but they don't affect the underlying neurodivergence in any way (ie. I'm still annoyed at change, still struggle to Go Out And Do Things in life). :(

[–] Aquila 5 points 6 days ago

but they don't affect the underlying neurodivergence in any way (ie. I'm still annoyed at change, still struggle to Go Out And Do Things in life)

Have you talked to doctor about those? You may have to seek out psychologist and/or therapist to get answers you’re looking for.

I wish I could go back and get diagnosed sooner. I barely remember my 20’s due to major depressive episodes. But I’m happy I’m figuring it out now instead of 10 or 20 yrs from now!