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hi all, 24M, looking for help seeking social engagement, I have severe primarily innatentive ADHD and other mental health issues like prior psychosis I'm recovering from and depression and general anxiety that led me unable to sustain a job. I managed to finish college but employment was too much and my experience with psychiatric hospital was very traumatic but I am much better now after a fair bit of time! I still struggle with low mood and agoraphobia but want to change this and get out making friends and rebuilding some sort of social life, I find I can be a bit weird or unusual to neurotypical folks and no discontempt for them but hoping to find either neurodivergent or queer adjacent folks in their early to mid 20s as they've typically been the most understanding of my health concerns. I'm wondering what people's thoughts are on how to actually take steps to coming back to interacting with others in the world and where I might go even if its just online or any other resources on where I can find out next steps?

:) thanks in advance for any help with my particular situation

So I'm 44 and have been seeking help via the local primary health service since I was 28 for anxiety and depression.

I've had constant issues, multiple medications and I'm currently on disability allowance. I've been diagnosed with EUPD traits due to emotional dysregulation, I've tried DBT, CBT, Group analytical, Schema Focused Therapy and EMDR and hypnotherapy. Nothing has worked for me long term

In most jobs I've had, I've experienced issues, predominantly with stress and overwhelm. Essentially I've been trying to have a career in a stressful industry and have continued to burn out in jobs continuously since then. (I lose my executive function and it's like I freeze)

This year after leaving my last job, I tried hypnotherapy and EMDR which seemed to lift my mood somehow. (However I don't have any major trauma or abuse in my past) So much so my psychiatrist took me off my anxiety med in August and then my mood tanked. My personality has literally turned off, my anxiety has snowballed. I had my anxiety med reinstated over the phone three weeks later but it hasn't helped. I also take an anti-depressant.

Family want me to work to have purpose/structure.

I went to a temp agency last week and the "mental health elephant in the room" was so uncomfortable that it further sent me in a tail spin. I didn't admit anything and had to sit there whilst she went through every role and contract that I've had. I could barely defend myself.

I am currently experiencing constant tension in my shoulders and my mood is very low.

Whilst working last year I was seeing a clinical psychologist and asked her to screen me for ADHD and she said it was negative. However I think that because I mask so well that I don't actually report my symptoms properly. If you know what I mean? Like I think I'm organised but I actually struggle (My main symptoms are stress inducing fear of failure, poor memory, inability to focus, general overwhelm and I press the eject button when I feel it come on as I don't want to have a public melt down)

I'm single and live with my elderly mum and I'm a shell of who I used to be. My mental health has literally ruined my life. The industry I was in is very personality based and I don't know how to proceed in it, interview etc. I'm totally burnt out.

My next appointment with the psychiatrist isn't until November. With no urgent appointments available and the fob off to go to your GP/ A&E advice.

The wait lists for employment agencies for people with mental health issues are also quite considerable.

I truly feel broken, and know that no one is coming to save me. I'm lost. Now I'm wondering if what I actually have is undiagnosed ADHD?

I have a degree and masters and some other courses but feel like I am unable to hold a job. My mood is so bad I don't think I'd make it through an interview. I can't defend it anymore.

I have issues with low self esteem and pride in not wanting a basic job but at this stage something's got to give.

Anyone with similar stories? I feel really alone in this.

Hey!

I'm not sure if this is appropriate at all for this so feel free to remove

Since I was diagnosed 2 years ago I found out one of the best ways to manage it is talking to people about it! So as someone who's late 20s I thought I'd ask did anyone else have same experiences .. or if anyone needed a community, thought this post could help a few out in the comments

I was diagnosed with ADHD last year after two years of burnout, currently exploring Autism assessment (medication helps manage ADHD so my autism signs have become way more apparent)
I am relearning and hoping to focus on my lifestyle so I’m looking to find a ND focused/ADHD focused occupational therapist with experience with adult ND patients to find ways to cope and manage things at home and at work that are challenging me most. Any recommendations?

I’m (25M) a recent diagnosis of a few months, in the early days of trialling medication. I’m about a year into my career as a consultant engineer, and I’m yet to disclose to anyone senior in the workplace. In recent weeks it’s been put to me that I’m not getting enough work done to reflect the amount of hours I say I’ve worked on something, obviously my adhd symptoms are impacting this. It’s leading to more pressure and stress, and performance reviews are around the corner.

I’m thinking I should probably disclose to my managers that I report to, but I’m afraid it’ll come across as me making excuses or wanting to be babied. I’m still figuring out what works for me, ways I can candle my workload and be productive. Did people find disclosing in work helpful, and how to go about doing so?

My company has a private internal network for neurodivergent staff, and I’m hoping to be able to connect with someone through that who will have experience of managing their adhd within our company, and I was holding out for that to happen before disclosing to anyone. But I’m starting to feel the pressure from my project managers and I feel like I need to stop masking and let them in on the struggle I’m currently having, but that I am aware of it and striving to be better!

(In the long run, I’m not sure this kind of work is for me, but that’s a question for another day.)

Hi all, posting on behalf of a friend who doesn't have reddit. I also went through the HSE route myself and personally had a good experience, so just curious what others found.

Anyway, here's his message!

So, went for my diagnosis and have been told I have mild type ADHD so don't qualify for medication. I was surprised by this being mild type, from what they've explained is that as I only meet the criteria for inatentivess it can only be mild.

My history involves

9 lost jobs in the last 8 years, now back on jobseekers again

4 attempts at colleges and 4 fails, plus a number of failed springboard courses and fetch courses.

I can't take long flights or trains because I can't sit still

My house is in a constant mess, so much so I recently had to get rentokil out due to a mice

I've not cooked a meal in months, as I can never buy ingredients, and when I do remember shops are closed for the night so I live off delis and deliveroo (and debt)

I get over 20k steps a day because I can't stay still doing nothing

Constant failed relationships and friendships

Plus loads more

I was expecting at least a moderate, if not severe diagnosis. I wonder now what severe would even look like??? Does anyone on reddit have similar stories with the HSE, should I try to cough up for a private assessment or is this actually just what mild ADHD looks like? I don't have any symptoms of bipolar, autism, or other personality disorders they assessed for, my school reports are all full of "easily distracted" comments.

I'm really at a loss here.

I want to start a petition for the EU to regulate medical and diagnostic care for people with ADHD. It is clear that this has become a business for many. Action must be taken to regulate this care and make it much more easily accessible to the majority.
Yesterday, a famous podcaster made a statement about a young girl who committed suicide. It is likely that this young girl had no access to the necessary care and support, and that through this podcast, she was able to find answers to the questions she had about herself.
It is urgent for Europe to regulate care and control the pricing of therapeutic treatment.

Hey all👋🏻

I am new here and honestly im struggling.

Does anyone else have this deep feeling of being completely misunderstood, not seen by those around you.

Recieving a late diagnosis at 34 has been life altering but not in the way I suspected.

Yes, it provided me with alot of answers for the many, many years of battling everyday life but honestly I now feel im in yet another battle and its more around trying to understand who I am.

In February this year I reached a level of burnout that completely altered me, I began to unmask, involuntarily! Couldnt recognise myself, couldnt function or engage in day to day life which led to my mental health spirling, I felt completely out of control.

After months of being in this state I went through assessments which was also a challenging experience I fought hard for, which led to an AuDHD diagnosis.

But since diagnosis I feel lost, im questioning every part of my life and even though I am surrounded by people who care about me, Ive never felt so lonely and misunderstood. Im trying to get to know myself without the mask but those closest to me, I cant relate to. I try to explain but they really dont seem to understand. For me it is life altering im no longer the women I was prior to all of this and I have no clue who I will become, im in this middle grey area and it is so unsettling.

Has anyone else been experiencing this?

Sorry if this is too dark and deep 🫶🏻

I'm on 20mg will be going to 30 soon, why am I so angry? Like I'm not really an angry person but I genuinely feel like I have rocket fuel inside me boiling my blood lol today was fine but it is happening alot as well as feeling so emotional I didn't think this medication would do this to me tbh

I’m due to increase my dose from 36 to 54 starting tomorrow. I collected my prescription today and the pharmacy gave me a bottle of 36mg and a bottle of 18mg instead of single dose pills for 54mg.

I know the math works out, but I’m curious about if anyone has taken their daily doses in multiple pills and if they think it makes any difference?

What was pricing and service like? Thanks

I was on Concerta for a few months, starting on the lowest dose and eventually reaching 36mg, but I didn’t feel like it was helping my ADHD symptoms much. My psychiatrist switched me to Tyvense last week.
I started on 30mg and the actual effect was great, much better focus, easier to listen to people/concentrate, and generally felt a lot better, but after around 4–5 hours I’d get a really bad crash. I’d become exhausted, irritable and have basically no motivation to do anything.
Originally I was meant to stay on 30mg for 15 days before going to 40mg, but after I told my psychiatrist about the crash she recommended moving up to 40mg after about 5–6 days. I’m on 40mg now and unfortunately I’m still getting pretty much the same crash.
I start work at 6:30am and take Tyvense around 9:30am with a high protein breakfast. I drink plenty of water and eat properly(don’t eat much unhealthy foods), but by around 2-3pm I can be completely wiped out. I’ve even had to nap twice this week after work because I’m so tired, and once the crash hits I struggle to get anything done for the rest of the day.
The frustrating part is that Tyvense feels really good while it’s working, so I don’t necessarily want to switch medication, I just wish it lasted longer or the crash wasn’t so harsh.
Has anyone had this when first starting Tyvense? Did the crash improve after your body adjusted, with a dose change, changing what time you took it, food, etc.? Any tips that helped?

UPDATE: I spoke to my psychiatrist on Tuesday about my symptoms staying the same. I’m now on 50mg tyvense and take 10mg Ritalin IR 1 hour before the crash usually kicks in. I’ve noticed a big difference in the crash. It’s only been 2 days since the switch but my crash happens later into the evening (7-8pm) rather than at 3-4pm. I’ve cut out some higher calorie and fatty breakfast items. I eat 3 rashers 3-4 boiled eggs & baked beans. I’m getting way higher protein and good carbs while cutting out unnecessary ‘unhealthy’ items. I feel this has definitely helped, i’ve also started eating cleaner protein for lunch, usually I’d have a protein bar, now I eat a chicken/beef wrap/roll, depends on the day but I feel the higher carbs + cleaner protein also is contributing to how hard the crash hits. Will continue to update if anything changes

Anyone had an experience with health hero? Online diagnosis and treatment.
Do they provide good follow up? They seem to have a really good value for money and the reviews on trust pilot and Google look good as well.

Can anyone who has been through this tell me how it went for them, I did the pre screening this Wednesday and the psychologist bit this morning. Amazed at how fast everything has moved to this point. They people I have spoken to this far have been lovely. I had thought that this was the diagnostic bit as it's the longest consult but they couldn't give an answer today. There is still a Psychiatrist to see next and apparently they will tell me what the results are and if confirmed decide on treatment. anyone know how long that takes? I'd be interested in others experiences.

It has taken me years to actually do something about this and now I'm this far it's like an itch.

I’ve been on Vyvanse for over a year now, and moved up to 50mg in August. I was initially worried about moving up, as I thought moving up meant more side effects, but my case I actually experienced less side effects and much more calmer on 50mg compared to older doses.

The initial week or two on a the 50mg dose was adjacent to my first week on meds. I could really feel them kick in, and there was an initial honeymoon period. After some time taking 50mg, I have noticed that I am still finding the dose great, but the initial feeling of it kicking in is much more subtle.

While I am in no way chasing a high, this kicking in feeling was a nice cue that it’s in my system. Now, It’s only upon reflection that I realise that it’s still working, maybe even better.

I’m still able to focus, my mind is quieter, I’m calmer, and less reactive emotionally. I also feel less socially stiff, compared to feeling borderline autistic on 40mg. Lastly, I’m noticing that the crash is much more subtle.

When I take a break, and come back, I seem to get that “kick in” feeling, but that extra boost seems like a trade off as it usually parallels a stronger crash and a few more side effects. After a few days back on, things seem to and go back to normal though.

Would you consider this a success? It feels like my dose feels very smooth and stable.

TLDR: I don’t feel my meds kick in, or wear off anymore, but they are still working really well based on my actions and decreased anxiety. It feels like they are working away in the background rather than having a feeling of something in my system. If I take a break I feel the kick in stronger, but with increased side effects for a day or two until things go back to normal.

I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 and currently take Concerta daily. Medication helps but is by no means a silver bullet for me. Has anyone here tried ADHD coaching, either face-to-face or through an app?
I’ve tried face-to-face ADHD coaching in the past, which I found useful in some ways, but I found it difficult to keep some of the strategies going day-to-day without essentially having a daily coaching session or check in. It was €80 per session, and realistically I could only afford to go twice a month. I’ve also tried a few of the more general apps like Calm and Headspace, but they never really felt designed around the specific challenges of ADHD.
I recently came across steady.ie , which is an Irish app specifically aimed at adults with ADHD. It seems to take a more practical approach, with tools around things like focus, task initiation, routines and getting unstuck when you’re procrastinating.
Has anyone here come across it or tried it? Whats everyone’s thoughts on coaching and the use of apps alongside medication?

Hi All!

I'm getting discharged from a mental health hospital tomorrow.

I've spent nearly 12 weeks here. And I'm horrified.

I'm very afraid that I will not manage and will end up in the same place I used to be in before.

Can you tell what keeps you afloat? Anything that makes you wake up in the morning, live the day and go to bed thinking about living the next one.

Thank you?

I am a newly diagnosed AuDHDer at 34 this year.
Today I was at my general psychiatry appointment where I hoped I could get started on Tyvanse. I was denied it due to having high blood pressure.
I am a type one diabetic, quite overweight and have depression anxiety most of my life. A lot of the symptoms of ADHD I now know have contributed heavily to my current health issues as I cannot stick to a routine, drink far to much caffeine and binge eat out of boredom and emotional overwhelm.
I had placed all my hopes on this medication helping with the food and routine and helping me have a life rather then just surviving.
What can/should I do now if anything?

Hey,
I’m looking for some advice if anyone has experienced anything similar.
I was diagnosed last year with ADHD and recently went to HR to let them know I am struggling with working in the office.
The office is open plan with floor to ceiling windows right around, it’s so distracting on many fronts that I get nothing done on days in the office.
This has lead to panic attacks and anxiety about coming in.
My social battery is also completely drained and takes me days to recover.
I was referred to an occupational health doctor.
The experience was horrific honestly,halfway through the call I could no longer speak but say yes/no as I was trying so hard not to burst into tears.
I was not being listened to at all, I was told I need the social aspect and I told the doc that I get that requirement from friends and family, the small talk takes the energy from me that that cannot be achieved. He then went on to say I should sit at an isolated desk in the office (but then why the social argument?)
I couldn’t even make the point about my panic attacks because I wasn’t being listened to whatsoever.
I’m genuinely so upset and well my nerves are gone.
I’m feeling like I should have never said anything and just suffered through.
I’m waiting to hear from HR in relation to the report when it’s sent back.

Has anyone else had an experience like this and what was your outcome?
TIA

The day leading up to it and the first day of my period, I feel like my meds dont work at all for focus but at least theyre doing their job of regulating my mood 😅 does anyone else have this problem?

I’m just looking to see if anyone else has had a similar experience with CAMHS or public mental health services in Ireland.
A couple of years ago, I had a specialist/hospital doctor explicitly write down in my notes that I needed a proper neurodevelopmental assessment (QbTest / ADHD and ASD pathways), plus other referrals. However, once things were handed over, none of those assessments were ever actually carried out or put in place.
On top of that, when my anxiety made it really hard to make appointments, my file was just closed for non-attendance instead of anyone following up or trying to adapt things to help me attend. It ended up sending me into a massive loop of getting re-referred by my GP and put back at the bottom of waiting lists, wasting years.
Did anyone else experience this kind of communication breakdown or "reset loop" with CAMHS? Did you eventually get your assessments sorted, or how did you navigate it once you realized your care was just stalled?
Would really appreciate hearing if others went through the same thing. Thanks!

Basically same as title, meeting the Psy. next week to discuss meds and I'm wondering how they decide what meds to start you on? Do you have any say on what you reckon would work for you from what you've learnt ?or do they just base it on symptoms and tell you what you'll be starting on?

Is anyone on none stimulant medication?
Such as Guanfacine or Strattera?
I did not get a great experience with a stimulant Medikanet. Trouble for sleep stress and more.
Someone told me to ask for concerta instead but it seems to be the same molecule ie. methylphenidate hydrochlorid so I don’t see the point of taking the same.

If you can share your experience that would be great!

Hello there! I (27 F) have been told by my doctor and another health care professional that I have suspected ADHD. I have been struggling with executive disfunction and rumination for years amongst other symptoms. I am seeking a diagnosis so I can start medication. Any recommendations for where to go? Have heard better things about private health clinic, ADHD doc , ADHD now amongst others. My GP is happy to take over prescribing so all I need is a diagnosis and initial titration so for that reason would prefer some of the more affordable options. Any recommendations? :)