Has anyone here been diagnosed with ADHD? I've just been diagnosed by happenstance, after a brand-new psychiatrist dug deeper and decided to test me... After years of trying anti-depressants and therapy I've finally found what is wrong with me. I feel like when I first accepted my gayness, and after years of feeling lazy, crazy and stupid I've now found an answer. I do feel a bit angry for finding this out in my late 20s, but I'm at least hopeful that I can receive the proper treatment for it.

 

How's your experience been?

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Claymore

just don't make it ur personality trait like the girls on twitter & tiktok

 

but honestly just learn to work with it instead of against it, find out what works for you. don't let it stop you from doing things.

6 minutes ago, Cesar said:

just don't make it ur personality trait like the girls on twitter & tiktok

 

but honestly just learn to work with it instead of against it, find out what works for you. don't let it stop you from doing things.

It... is a personality trait though lol? I'm now between relieved that I know something is up and also feeling like **** that my brain is so feeble.

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Claymore

Being diagnosed and getting prescribed for it literally changed my life. I wish I had the medication through grad school, but my life is so much more deliberate, effective, and purposeful now.

 

Happy to hear about your experience and that you've found an answer.

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by DirtyPony87

Just now, DirtyPony87 said:

Being diagnosed and getting prescribed for it literally changed my life. I wish I had the medication through grad school, but my life is so much more deliberate, effective, and purposeful now.

Did you find your relationships with others improved?

Just now, Claymore said:

Did you find your relationships with others improved?

Oh, most definitely. I feel like I have a little bit more direction and intention in what I do in life, and that applies to my relationships, too. I cherish and appreciate my time a lot more now, and that includes time with loved ones.

2 minutes ago, DirtyPony87 said:

Oh, most definitely. I feel like I have a little bit more direction and intention in what I do in life, and that applies to my relationships, too. I cherish and appreciate my time a lot more now, and that includes time with loved ones.

I'm getting my prescription tomorrow... I've fought so much with addiction and feeling close to subhuman that I'm finally happy that I can pinpoint what was wrong with me.

I always knew I was a little off, but my parents are pretty old school and told me that some people are just like that, nothing to worry about, so I didn't really question it  Until it really started to interfere my ability to live a "normal" life as I grew into adulthood, now I'm medicated and it changed everything. It's definitely not a miracle cure, but I couldn't do without it.

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Gesamtkunstwerk

I was diagnosed as a small child and was denied treatment because my parents tried it and thought my hyperactivity was cute and missed that version of me. I was an adult before I could seek medical help.  

 

The most important thing is to just remember that there is not a single thing that a normal person can do that you cannot if you apply yourself. We have to work harder to enter a flow state but once we do we basically have superpowers. A lot of people from our generation get a diagnosis and then use at as an excuse/crutch. If you're in your late 20s and even a tiny bit successful in life, chances are you already have built a toolbox of coping strategies without realizing it and those are more valuable than pills or therapy, especially once you're conscious of how and why you use them, it allows you to apply them more efficiently and frequently. Treatment is a huge boost but it's not a magic way out, you still have to work on yourself and pay attention. ADHD is widely speculated to be an evolutionary advantage, don't let the fact that society isn't built around brains like ours discourage you because that's more debilitating than the condition itself.

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Ubermensch

I'm convinced I have it as well, I would really like to get an official diagnosis. 

Hi, welcome to hell!

 

jk, it's a good think that now you know, mainly because of two things: understanding your own dynamics from a new perspective which hopefully feeds your patience, self-love & health (both physical and mental) and also because therapy and medication really help. I vastly prefer therapy, but I would never advice anyone based on my own personal experience — that's up to you. 
 

My experience was kinda shitty because I was misdiagnosed as a teen, and they prescribed me meds I didn't need. I felt like I was broken beyond repair, turns out it was ADHD all along. As a child, I was never diagnosed because I had excellent grades, but I couldn't remain quiet, I was always doing something, talking or moving. Then it started to affect my emotional well being, socialization, etc. But now I'm 100% comfortable with it, knowing that I have access to tools I didn't previously have. 

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Egon Schiele

5 minutes ago, Egon Schiele said:

Hi, welcome to hell!

 

jk, it's a good think that now you know, mainly because of two things: understanding your own dynamics from a new perspective which hopefully feeds your patience, self-love & health (both physical and mental) and also because therapy and medication really help. I vastly prefer therapy. 

Were you able to do therapy without meds? I've been basically mirroring the therapist without paying attention.

2 minutes ago, Claymore said:

Were you able to do therapy without meds? I've been basically mirroring the therapist without paying attention.

A lot of people elect for therapy without medication.

12 minutes ago, Rush said:

I'm convinced I have it as well, I would really like to get an official diagnosis. 

Go for it sis, it's not that daunting.

Just now, Ubermensch said:

A lot of people elect for therapy without medication.

Sure, but my issue is that I never seem to compute what they are saying in therapy... I've majored in Psychology myself so I know how to play along.

im on a non-stimulant. 

 

Stimulants always experience shortages so try a non-stimulant to see if it fits you first, if it doesn;t then try others. 

 

I tried living un-medicated for most of my life and I can honestly say being on meds for the past 6 months has allowed me to accomplish and do more than I could ever imagine. Mourning the time I lost being un-medicated. 

 

I get resistance to medicine but its really like night and day

 

 

Edited May 10, 20251 yr by Tcharm

3 minutes ago, Claymore said:

Sure, but my issue is that I never seem to compute what they are saying in therapy... I've majored in Psychology myself so I know how to play along.

well m*th skittles have their merits too then 

2 minutes ago, Ubermensch said:

well m*th skittles have their merits too then 

That's... highly insulting. Thanks for nothing dipshit.

Just now, Claymore said:

That's... highly insulting. Thanks for nothing dipshit.

It was a joke relax. I'm on a stimulant. They're easy to get a prescription for(at least in the US) and try for yourself. 

Has anyone experienced tachycardia with their meds? I've been on Vyvanse and ended up having to stop because my heart rate was cooked

Just now, Ubermensch said:

It was a joke relax. I'm on a stimulant. They're easy to get a prescription for(at least in the US) and try for yourself. 

I'm an ex m*th addict, sorry if I took it personal. Been two years in recovery with a messed up brain.

3 minutes ago, jrd30121994 said:

Has anyone experienced tachycardia with their meds? I've been on Vyvanse and ended up having to stop because my heart rate was cooked

Didn't they test you beforehand for any heart complications? I just finished mines.

6 minutes ago, Ubermensch said:

It was a joke relax. I'm on a stimulant. They're easy to get a prescription for(at least in the US) and try for yourself. 

Do you find yourself prone to any kind of addiction?

2 minutes ago, Claymore said:

Didn't they test you beforehand for any heart complications? I just finished mines.

No they didn't but I did have a check of my heart once I started having symptoms and no issues.

38 minutes ago, Claymore said:

I'm getting my prescription tomorrow... I've fought so much with addiction and feeling close to subhuman that I'm finally happy that I can pinpoint what was wrong with me.

Did they prescribe you a stimulant?