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Default Jun 11, 2020 at 10:04 PM
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At 29, I finally found someone who listened to me about my concerns thinking I have ADHD. I’ve thought it for years and years, but all the mental health professionals I’ve talked to have either ignored it or said my symptoms were caused by my other diagnoses.

I’ve had two sessions with a new psychiatrist, and she believes that I do in fact have ADHD, which is such a relief! So now with a diagnosis in hand, I’ve been prescribed a low dose of adderall to try for the next month. (5mg first thing in the morning, with another 5mg between noon and 1pm if I feel like I need it).

I’ve always been a go-go-go person, always disorganized and messy, and always feeling like my brain has the inability to shut up and be quiet. I’m hoping to find calm within my brain so I can actually focus and do things. One of the reasons I like my job is that I’m never doing the same thing for very long (I’m a preschool teacher), but by the same token, when we’re outside on the playground, for example, I sometimes zone out and miss things I shouldn’t. I’m also the person who procrastinates on laundry, then when I finally get around to doing it, forget that I put it in the wash and won’t change it over to the dryer for hours after it’s done.

What’s adderall like for you guys? I’ve never been on a stimulant before. I’m excited about it helping, but nervous, because new meds always make me nervous.
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Default Jun 11, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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Hi @SingDanceRunLife I posted in your other thread. Feel free to pm me if you want.
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At 29, I finally found someone who listened to me about my concerns thinking I have ADHD. I’ve thought it for years and years, but all the mental health professionals I’ve talked to have either ignored it or said my symptoms were caused by my other diagnoses.

I’ve had two sessions with a new psychiatrist, and she believes that I do in fact have ADHD, which is such a relief! So now with a diagnosis in hand, I’ve been prescribed a low dose of adderall to try for the next month. (5mg first thing in the morning, with another 5mg between noon and 1pm if I feel like I need it).

I’ve always been a go-go-go person, always disorganized and messy, and always feeling like my brain has the inability to shut up and be quiet. I’m hoping to find calm within my brain so I can actually focus and do things. One of the reasons I like my job is that I’m never doing the same thing for very long (I’m a preschool teacher), but by the same token, when we’re outside on the playground, for example, I sometimes zone out and miss things I shouldn’t. I’m also the person who procrastinates on laundry, then when I finally get around to doing it, forget that I put it in the wash and won’t change it over to the dryer for hours after it’s done.

What’s adderall like for you guys? I’ve never been on a stimulant before. I’m excited about it helping, but nervous, because new meds always make me nervous.

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Default Jun 12, 2020 at 05:25 AM
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Hello! Im applecinnamon, thats my username, im just curious on how you got your diagnosis and all. I also have the same problem as you have, ADD i guess, because my main concern is I cant focus and having a hard time focusing at anything! Music, I love playing instruments but I cant also play well because I get distracted or cant focus. But back to my concern, are you at Singapore right? Coz honestly im having a hard time looking for the right clinic with you know affordable price for a diagnostic testing. Ive heard I can do insurances but still I need to talk to my HR for the company insurance if they can cover.

I really have a hard time looking for someone to help me with this ADD if ever I have, coz I share to few of my friends who listens to me but unfortunately they told me im just normal. Haha! But ive been struggle a lot eversince because of this, struggling to the point that everyone thinks im stupid. People can dare to call me that and that I think bothers me. Hmm.. Well anyways, i just need help right now someone who really understands my case my situation that im going through. I know this looks insane coz I never knew you but sharing you this, but i was hoping that you could give me an advice I think. Thank you so much and Good day !
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Default Jul 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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Congratulations on your new provider and your diagnosis. I know it can feel incredibly empowering to have that information and also to have the validation from someone else about our struggles.

I can't comment on Adderall. My stimulant medication is Vyvanse. But if you're interested in what that's been like for me I'm happy to share. I will say that it's important to be honest about what you want the medication to do and find out what the reality of what it can do is. Sometimes we want things from medicine that it can't offer. We still have to take time to find ways to learn new skills and ways of managing our symptoms. I'd highly recommend some of the Podcasts and resources out there including the "How to ADHD" Youtube channel.
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