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Growing up with ADHD starter pack (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 21 points 3 weeks ago

My kid doesn't have ADHD

I went undiagnosed until mid-30s, then I finally get treatment, which allowed me to finally finish my degree while making Dean's List while getting the rest of my life in order.

[-] themachine@lemm.ee 5 points 3 weeks ago

What was the treatment?

[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 7 points 3 weeks ago

20mg Adderall XR and I feel like a new person.

[-] themachine@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for sharing that. I know based on all of the descriptions I’m a classic case. I’ve just been so nervous to introduce more drugs into my life. But damn if that description doesn’t make me want to feel like a new person too though. I’ve dealt with this shit way too long.

[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

Everyone is different, and it can be different drugs and doses to get it right. Part of it recognizing behaviors and working with them.

https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/cbt-adult-adhd#:~:text=If%20you%20have%20adult%20attention,%2Dto%2Dday%20life%20easier

[-] themachine@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks. Honestly my behavior and outlook is pretty great considering how potentially severe my individual case is. It’s more the symptoms that drive me nuts. I deal with them well, but I’d rather they be lessened than be constantly contended with.

Thank jeebus my job involves interesting multitasking.

[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah, turning a strength into a weakness has been key. Continuous Improvement Manager I get to hop from cool thing to cool thing, constantly learning new things. Well, there's a ceiling and at some point you learn everyone is dumb as hell. Find the thing that pays you to go down rabbit holes profesionally.

[-] keropoktasen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Glad to hear that you had improved your life. What were your symptoms? I tried to get treated, but since I was highly functional (smartass) and didn't show hyperactivity during childhood, the Dr believes I only have procrastination problem when I know it isn't just that (I have terrible attention since reaching adulthood). He gave me another appointment (which I consider not going), because I don't see any point convincing people who had never experienced this kind of problem.

[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

Find the right doctor that will listen to you. I went to a psychologist, GPs might be a bit harder. Hyperactivity, impulsively, attention issues. You might not have clearly shown symptoms from a mile away but you probably had them if you looked long enough. Since getting treatment, I've improved my life beyond what I thought was possible. I'm two quarters away from finishing my masters with a 3.7.