I was just diagnosed with ADHD in January. I’m 35 and attempting college again after failing out twice before. I’m set to graduate next semester, assuming nothing goes horribly wrong. 👍
I’m currently on a rather low dose of Adderall, and it works pretty well ... when I remember to take it.
My school and work schedule is different every day of the week, so it’s hard to pin medication to another activity, like eating lunch. I also tend to ignore phone notifications for hours at a time, then dismiss them en masse, so reminders don’t always work.
Do any of you have things that have helped you remember medication, particularly in the middle of the day?
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Hi Murgatron, congrats on being so close to graduating!! 😀 I'm looking forward to that day myself but not for some time to come. I sometimes put my watch on my other wrist to remind myself of something I might otherwise forget or ignore. It quite honestly bugs the shit out of me so it keeps it at the forefront of my mind lol maybe that or some adaptation could work for you.
I am not able to reply to the original post 🙃 one of those days! I am 45 and was diagnosed at 37 yet had two children since and just started a medication called vyvanse that works great for me except more expensive than adderall but I believe their is a long lasting version of adderall.RX or extended because it is very common to forget something we really need and if you can’t find a extended use sticky notes! Technology does nothing for me either it’s just another notification you need to visualize it and do not put if off for another task it’s immediately after you see or hear to take it! You can get the keychain that also holds a pill so anywhere your at and above else pray! I always remember when I reach out and pray to! You are probably a visual learner and noise bothers you the same as me? I hope this helps!
Ooh. I like the idea of the keychain. Sometimes I put off taking my meds because I’m in a place where I don’t feel comfortable taking out a prescription bottle. Plus, if I only carry the pills I need for the day, that would help me figure out if I missed a dose. I’ll have to look into that. Thanks!
Your very welcome! I would by a cheap flashlight keychain. Take the batteries out and pills in that way you do not look like your carrying anything to steal. The reason I say that is a person I trusted at AA stole my pills out of my coat pocket! I was out for a month!
I carry around a purse, so I try to keep it in my purse, which stays close to me at all times (since it's where a lot of things I'd otherwise forget about go). This doesn't mean that I always remember, but at least I can take it late rather than not at all if it's close by.
One of the best things I've tried so far is to get in the habit of filling a water bottle before bed and drinking water as soon as I wake up. While this is recommended just for starting off the day right, it also helps me remember other things, like medication. You could also keep the pill bottle taped to your toothbrush.
I like the water bottle idea. I’ve heard that routines can help ADHD, but I haven’t figured out a good starting point. Setting up a water bottle at night to drink in the morning would be be anchor points for both the beginning and the end of the day. 🤔
I am 57. I was diagnosed at 47. What I have learned is to take the Concerta (methylphenidate) before I get out of the bed, or my day is ruined. The more consistent I have been with this, the better my experience. I take the extended release caplets, and they get me through the entire day.
Not sure , getting good sleep helps but also are you aware that you can go to the disability office I think it’s called in college and ask for accommodations to help you. Example I’m horrible at taking notes, you can have a student in your class who is good at note taking give you a copy of their notes. Also I take longer with tests and need to be in a room with no distractions, they will accommodate you just been to know what you need to succeed. I failed in college and i didn’t know what I needed, I needed someone who understands me and my needs. I didn’t get that. No one at the college understood add and what I was struggling with nor did I understand what I needed
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