ADHD

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A casual community for people with ADHD

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Discussing other neurological problems like autism, anxiety, ptsd, and brain injury are allowed.
Discussions regarding medication are allowed as long as you are describing your own situation and not telling others what to do (only qualified medical practitioners can prescribe medication).

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submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Normal people can just DO this without medication? I can sit here and listen to music without feeling the need to be hyper-tensed and aware of everything around me? Why does my heartbeat feel calm? Why am I not on edge?

I was recently reading a book on sanitation conditions in Stalinist Russia, and it made me think about how many 'normal' things I take for granted in my day-to-day life that simply were not the norm for the majority of human history. I guess this is the reverse - something which other people take for granted, but I've only just received, and it's like the Holy Grail in my hands.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 6 days ago (8 children)

Yup.

Make sure to always fill your meds at the scheduled time. If you happen to miss a dose or two treat it as a backup as most meds will have shortages and a bit of padding can be a lifesaver. Last time for me was a three week gap and luckily I had enough backstock for workdays during two of those three weeks.

Only having a week of struggling was far better than three!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (4 children)

Is it just the stimulant meds that have shortages or is it everything? Waiting on appointment with psychologist for official diagnosis, kinda curious what im getting into

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I’m on atomoxetine (a non-stimulant). I asked my psychiatrist about shortages, and she said it’s really only an issue for the stimulant based medications.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 days ago

There were several atomoxetine shortages in EU already. Dunno about other parts of the world, but it is also an issue for the atom.

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