ADHD Tips?

[Curtdun94]

I take 20 mg Aderral for my ADHD and the medicine does help but I still have problems like focusing on when people are trying to talk to me or get my attention. Example 1: I could be playing a game but then someone will try to talk to me. They can say my name 10 times or even say something to me 10 times and I wouldn't have even noticed. Example 2 is that I was playing a game with my spouse but in-between I would have my phone out and they did not like that but my response to this is that my ADHD makes it to where I cannot even ever be doing nothing. I do have a question. I get a lot of stimulation out of just talking to someone one on one but like if I am to be doing something fun while talking to the other person my interest in the thing I'm doing becomes boring. I'm trying to learn about my ADHD but not really sure about anything at all. any tips or tricks?

[Ellamaye]

That sounds like a difficult way to exist . I have no answers for you I'm afraid

[HopeforMiami]

I have ADHD, inattentive type, and I know everyone's symptoms work differently. Have you tried other medications? Or adjusting your dosage? It's important to explain all your symptoms to your psychiatrist and that you get the best balance.

Hope this is helpful.

[Curtdun94 in reply to HopeforMiami]

I recently upped my Adderall from 10 to 20mg.

[Curtdun94 in reply to HopeforMiami]

Ok ok, with upping my dose I can do way better at video game strategy like in games like overwatch. The problem tends to be where I hyper focus or like I still can't multitask between people talking and playing a game. Not sure if this is just a depression symptom but I've been finding it hard to enjoy the things I used to enjoy.

[HopeforMiami]

Multitasking is overrated. I hyperfocus too but I like getting totally immersed in something. If you give it a chance and try to find how some changes could be better, it's actually good for you to look at people in the face when talking.