Hello there! I’m a gay 26M who just got diagnosed with ADHD. Getting a diagnose was such an incredible relief. I’ve been beating myself up my entire life for thinking I’m just incredibly lazy, ditzy and incompetent. It was so learn that I can receive support for what I’m going through. I’m overwhelmed by the most basic of tasks, and can’t do something as simple as read a book even though I’d like to. I’m excited to start improving my life, because I really don’t want to live this way forever.
I started 10mg generic adderral today and it’s so far been a good experience. It was incredible this morning to actually be able to answer emails quickly, and work on an assignment for more than 10 minutes straight. I still got distracted fairly easily, but I was better able to organize and I actually made a to-do list (normally making a to-do list is on my mental to-do list). However, it only lasted about 3.5 hours so now I’m frustrated again. It was like getting a small taste of what life could be like if I could focus on what I could accomplish, and then have it taken away.
My next appointment with my psychiatrist is supposed to be in two months. This is day 1, so I don’t want to assume that I know what’s best yet. But I am wondering if I need something long lasting. I have a super fast metabolism, so I don’t think one 10mg pill in the morning will do much except give me a semi-productive morning. I guess I’m not sure what normal life would be like with ADHD medication, and if what I’m experiencing is to be expected. I don’t anticipate that with the right medication, I’ll become a super incredibly motivated star employee/friend/family member who is never impacted by ADHD symptoms. But part of me just wants all of the symptoms to go away. I’m tired of being so frustrated at myself for not doing simple things, or not being able to hold a conversation with folks.
Anyway, that was a ramble! Glad this resource exists, and I’m excited to talk with more folks!
I am so glad you reached out!! I was diagnosed in my 30's and can totally understand what you have gone through. The first thing that comes to mind is, there are some things/behaviors that will NEVER go away. Sorry... try very hard to come to terms with that. For example, loosing keys, starting several things, etc.
When I started my Adderall, the same thing, 10mg. I felt like super woman!! I could talk without hesitation, do one thing then the next, and had more energy. Then it idled off, still had the ability to talk/keep conversation, but not the go go go of stimulant. A But work with and trust your Psych. and keep advocating for yourself.
I have had to work a lot on myself, my confidents, my self-esteem, etc. It took me over 5 years with my therapist to see that I was discounting the greatness that is totally "only me"!! I am super creative, think out side the box...PLEASE ...I don't have a box! Sometimes drives my hubby crazy. I know now that I have to have positive people who support me and over time, understand and embrace every part of me.
This takes time..but you are not broken, find natural ways to allow your ADHD'ness to flourish!!
Many times at my work, I will organize things for myself and my coworkers will want the same changes because it makes there work easier/streamlined/ ect.
"WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT MY A...D...H...D? A little corney but you can get the point.
I hope this helps and keep posting!!