ADHD "Cured"

[Caltic]

I had made a post basically outlining my negative life experiences and how ADHD played a role and I had treated for depression (a symptom of the ADHD) for years and I was also looking for opinions about Adderall. I had taken Vyvanse for a few weeks with 0 results, may as well have been placebo. After that my psych (begrudgingly it seemed) agreed to give me generic Adderall (Dexotramp-Amphetimine which is Mydalis I guess, I'm not a pharmacist) and I began loading very quickly, 10mg the first day, 15mg the next, 20mg, 25mg, that was too fast and I went back to 20 for a bit. I upped my dose way too quickly because I was eager. I don't recommend to anyone who isn't experienced with self-experimentation and doesn't understand their bodies well. But the results were exactly as I had hoped they would be; it is the golden ticket I thought it might be. Everything about my issues regarding subconsciously and consciously focusing on unproductive negative thoughts that would depress me and make me suicidal or negatively impact good relationships or make me quit decent jobs: it's just gone. Everything in my head is peaceful, and I can focus on what's important to benefit myself in the future say 20 years down the line. Making money and putting myself in a comfortable position to grow and achieve personal goals or dreams while continuing to secure financial power at a comfortable or enjoyable pace. I've not made a habit of using this site clearly but because my original posts got feedback at the I decided to put this information out there. Cross referencing others experiences with myself is what allows me to properly explain my issues to my doctors so I can speak their language a bit, and allows me some room for accurate self-diagnosis and for other smart people I assume they think the same so I'll outline some personal details for further accuracy. 6'3 240lbs 113 IQ (according to the ADHD battery I was tested with) Italian genetics, poor eyesight. Typical American mediocre diet most of my life growing up, consisting of basic food groups and occasionally processed foods. I used to prolonged fast and intermittent fast, drink only fruit/vegetable juice or 0 carbs all for months at a time without cheating. They never had a consistent impact on my cognition besides being able to get out of bed easier in the morning. Since the start of my transformation almost a year ago I've been taking Ultimate Flora brand probiotics; a cheapo brand from Wal-Mart, but it worked for months before falling off and I haven't moved up to a quality product because of tight finances. I was also consistently taking fish oil because I never ever eat fish and I had learned at some point about the different types of fatty acids our bodies need a balance of. I grew up socially outcast and a shut in with a controlling single mother who I was already smarter (IQ wise) than at the age of 7 but always looked to for guidance and help because she had conditioned me to be weak. Self defeating, depressed and nihilistic philosophies and habits.

At the very least I encourage everyone with some kind of subtle cognitive issue they notice and dislike about themselves and if you have a mediocre American diet or any kind of unbalanced diet with blind spots to take probiotics. That's where all my changes began. Keep gaining knowledge and attacking your issue from all angles. I have to make up for over a decade of wasted time from ADHD brain.

[Doballe]

I started MyDayis about six months ago and I couldn’t be happier! It’s even and consistent support all day long and has been a job saver for me. To me, MyDayis is for adults who have struggled with lifelong issues with ADD and need smooth and consistent I agree wholeheartedly about the probiotics and Omega 3. Iron and a good multi vitamin make a huge difference for me. I’ve recently added turkey tail mushroom and can see amazing benefits in how I think and feel. MyDayis is NOT for someone looking to feel hyper, up all night long or for a junkie looking to combine drugs for a high. It’s a legitimate medication to address and manage a working adults day to day struggle with AADD.

[ElleM7777]

Your ADHD isn't cured if you are medicated. You are medically managing your ADHD. ADHD cannot be cured. That is inaccurate. Some children who were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD do outgrow their illnesss. However, if a person is clinically diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as an adult - that means they have symptoms as an adult that interfere with their life on a daily basis at home, work, or in social situations. THAT is not going change. You may chose treatment without medication. However, you will always have ADD/ADHD if you were diagnosed as an adult.

Probiotics have nothing to do with ADD/ADHD. They treat gastric symptoms, such as irritable bowel syndrome. I started taking Probiotics because after taking Nexium and Prilosec for GERD for close to 20 years, the natural bacteria in my stomach wasn't working right. We need that natural bacteria to help break down food in our stomachs. Probiotics help put that bacteria back into our stomachs.

I know about ADHD brain and "wasted" years. Getting fired from great paying jobs, leaving jobs where people were total asses. I made really good money when I was working my last full-time job. REALLY damn good money. That was in 2006. I have worked since then, but never a "full-time job."

This is going to sound really obvious, but it took me a long time to realize you can't turn time back, or make up for it. I lost a lot of years to ADHD and the severe depression that came with it. All you can do is move forward. Figure out where you're going from here. Improve yourself and do better from here. You are living today. Get through each day being your best you. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow is a new day.

The thing I love about my meds is time has literally slowed down. I can think one thought at a time, I can ponder a moment if I want to, I can experience time, instead of literally feeling like I had 1,000 uncontrolled thoughts fighting for space in my head. No wonder I felt like I wanted to scream at people all the time. I don't take a stimulant. I take Strattera, which is an SNRI (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor). I have insomnia - stimulants do NOT mix with insomnia - bad juju!! I was also on stimulants when I was originally diagnosed. I really prefer going non-stimulant because I don't have to hit a 2nd dose in the afternoon or deal with being awake all night. I'm awake all night without stimulants, if I don't have sleep meds. I also had to cut way down on caffeine. Not happy about that. But my brain is working for me. So it's cool.