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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml to c/adhd@lemmy.world

My main problems:

  • Inability to stick to lowly stimulating tasks
  • Executive dysfunction
  • Forgetting what I was doing every 2 minutes
    Bonus mention: random bouts of anxiety
    (Don't know which subtype this amounts to)

Meds I've tried so far:

  1. Atomoxetine (extinguished the anxiety but did nothing for the ADHD)
  2. Methylphenidate (amplified the ED, essentially gluing me to even boring tasks. This helped for reading but not for my executively intensive physics homework, where I literally had to use my inner voice to guide myself. Did nothing for the forgetfulness.)

Has anyone had a similar response? What ended up working? I'm in the UK so there's no Aderall.

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[-] sramder@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

Can you get Vyvanse? That’s been my favorite for years, the time release mechanism makes for a nice smooth ramp-up which is nice.

That said I don’t take it unless I’ve got a plan for the day. It’s equally easy to get sucked into something trivial or minor. If my brain is really fighting me I try to set time limits, and work in rounds.

Have not found one specific drug that fixes everything so I can just flow through my days… but I’ve learned some better ways to cope.

[-] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 3 points 5 months ago

Yeah, I guess this is what it's going to be for me too. I wish there was a magic pill that made it fully go away

[-] SinkingLotus@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

All I want is the pill from Limitless

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