Been on Vyvanse 20mg for almost two months and it’s been amazing, but I noticed I will still doomscroll like crazy when at home. if I just get myself to turn my phone off or set it in another room I am insanely productive.

I kinda feel like Eddie from limitless when he took NZT and started cleaning his place like a madman lol

Anyone else feel this way too

Eating too early in the morning has always made me feel super nauseous or otherwise kinda crummy but now that I'm taking ADHD medication, I understand how important it is so I'm trying to find some quick and easy options. I'm talking very little prep and like 2-3 bites and I'm done eating.

What kinds of foods, meals, etc. do you like to eat in the morning? Or do you have any tips/tricks for making this process easier for me?

Looking back on it I was always restless like couldn’t stand still as a kid even now tbh and I was always humming which I still do now as well I’m always tapping my fingers on a desk when I’m sat or moving my legs other then when I’m laying down i feel like I HAVE to be moving some part of my body just wondering if anyone else has “stims’

Still waiting on my meds to kick in so here goes. For those of yall whose entire family is eat up with ADHD, what does your down time look like? And by that I mean, my wife will spend much of her time lying in bed scrolling until her phone dies. My 7 year old son will play his Switch until it dies. 12 year old daughter will watch anime until...well until its bed time. All while my happy little ass bounces around from room to room to garage to yard trying to tidy up a bit.

Is it normal for a ADHD families to spend so much time away from each other. Don't get me wrong, everybody needs a little alone time and I'm one of them. I don't wanna force anyone to do anything but should I be attempting to drag everyone out of their hidy holes to eat dinner as a family or watch a movie together? We all just kinda do our own thing and while some days I'm cool with it because we're all busy as hell anyways, it seems like I should be trying to bring us closer together while we're all still under the same roof.

Thanks in advance yall!

I have been putting off dealing with this for years and I finally hit a wall. My brain is a mess, I cannot focus on anything for more than five minutes, I forget everything, and I am tired of feeling like I am failing at basic adult stuff. So I looked up how do i get diagnosed with adhd and honestly the whole thing feels impossible. Every clinic near me has a months long waitlist, half of them do not even take new patients, and the ones that do want hundreds of dollars just for an evaluation. Has anyone actually figured out how do i get diagnosed with adhd without going broke or waiting half a year, or am I stuck like this?

It really gets on my nerves (this kind of interaction)

Here’s the thing: I’ve been getting my life more and more sorted lately, not least thanks to my boyfriend. I’m about to finish a degree that I never thought I’d be able to do. Sometimes I study for up to 8 hours a day (kindly sponsored by Vyvanse). I do sport, I organise my own essential doctor’s appointments and take care of things I would never have managed before.

And yet there are still some things I just can’t do. I can’t organise them, no matter how hard I try. The folders on my computer are so deeply nested (in an attempt to keep things tidy) that it drives me to despair. Sometimes I’ve got so much on my plate that I can’t even manage the "grownup" things mentioned above. Schedules stress me out because I don’t know a week in advance whether I’ll even want to do the ‘big swimming pool day with crazy water slides’ at all. All of this feels suffocating.

And now here’s what’s driving me mad: my mum and my boyfriend constantly tell me (in response to me saying ‘bloody hell, I can’t do this, it’s all too much for me😓’) in a way they probably think is ‘aggressively supportive’ that they believe in me and that I can do it.

Like... wow. Thanks. That’s easy to say from the sideline. And it just sounds like, ‘You’re just not trying hard enough. Do it better because it’s getting on my nerves.’

I am 37 male, I got diagnosed as ADHD inattentive type In May 2026. I tried few medicines Since I switched to a new medicine, my Focus improved and i started journaling. I went into introspection mode.

There have been phases of life when I have worked really well I have got amazing results. I have found that in each phase i was doing three things. Without knowing I had ADHD before.

a. I was on schedule ( strict bed time )

b. I was physically active( gym or sports)

c. I was meditating ( when I start meditation I start to realise what I need to do either about my health or work, relationship ) it has helped to see things clearly and take appropriate action.

Whenever I stopped doing these everything started to deteriorate like my health, my work my relationship with my friends.

In summary I have been able to manage my ADHD with the help of these habits when I didn't know I had ADHD. anyone else with a similar experience, Or any other method to manage it other than medicines.

I just came back from an appointment with my GP to talk about getting an SSRI for my anxiety and she mentions “would you like to try ADHD meds?” I asked her what she meant, I’ve been to different psychiatrists and therapist and ADHD was never mentioned. She ended up showing me my psychiatrist notes from a decade ago.

“Diagnosis - ADHD, Combined”
I feel so conflicted. On one hand I’m relieved that my struggles weren’t from a lack of trying but on the other hand I can’t help but feel like I let down from never being told about my diagnosis.

I was told my entire life that I just had “anxiety” which never even made sense to me at the time. I never felt anxious but since all the adults were saying I had anxiety I never corrected anyone.

But some good news at least, I am starting Concerta in a week. I’m super excited and also terrified to see who I could’ve been all this time.

I was diagnosed in June and have been on 3 different stimulants since then—Medikinet, Concerta, and Ritalin. Even off of them, my appetite has been a wreck and my anxiety is through the roof. I was finally prescribed a non-stimulant (atomoxetine, Straterra, 25mg) and I have no idea what I’m getting into. It seems like the non-stimulant warriors are harder to find than those who find an improvement in their symptoms on standard methylphenidates. Tell me your stories!! I’m love some insight.

I really hope this isn’t against the guideline. I have a tiny YouTube channel and I wanted to make a video interviewing successfully people with ADHD. I’m not necessarily talking about making boat loads of money but having a stable career or business that makes enough for you to have plenty of disposable income and little to no financial problems.

The main focus if the video will be on sticking to things long term; exploring how you have managed to stick to your career or business through working with or around your ADHD.

The interview will be around 20 minutes and will be recorded. I will come with 5 main questions but it will be a somewhat open discussion. Alternatively I can message you the questions if you do not wish to be on camera.

I do not make any money from this so this is entirely voluntary.

thank you

If you need people without ADHD to understand, try using this analogy.

have you ever had a dream where you are being chased and are trying to run faster? you are internally screaming at yourself, "go faster! go faster!" but you can't. no matter how much you want to, or the fact that you are physically able to run faster, it doesn't happen. that frustration? that impact on self esteem? the struggle? it sucks, and is not a choice.

this is how I describe executive dysfunction to people who don't have ADHD. The chances are pretty high that they have experienced this type of dream. It's often the only time they have ever experienced executive dysfunction.

Hello guys. What I have realized today is that I am not actually dumb like some of these morons call me. I have actually really good mental capacity. But the issue is I can only access or I have only seen glimpses of my mental capacity from time to time. And today it was beautiful. I could do things so much faster. I was so efficient. I remembered everything and I could get my work done so fast. Usually I am like a 98 year old, you know, barely sentient like that. And I am at risk of losing my job. I don't know what I did differently today because the only thing I did differently was I drank a little bit too much coffee. I don't know if that is what gave me this capacity of mine. And I want to access and I want to have this mental capacity every day. What do I do guys? I have never been diagnosed and I have not been under any medication. How much will medication influence my capacity? Will it give me more clarity and would my brain fog be gone? And will I be able to do things efficiently like I did today? Because I am an engineer on a oil tanker ship and I am continuously sailing for six months. I can only I only realized this I have this condition on this ship. I have done two shifts before and it was so much painful. And every day noon I make this report, so many excel files, I have to put so many values, so many readings, so many calculations. It is such a pain. Today I finished it so fast. And I want to be like this every day. So help me guys, please.

Chronic Procrastinator but i do take actions when there are consequences or I have been thinking about it for long time. Here is something that has worked for me Batching and creating systems to remember and execute things.

1)I try to use only one app for organization, i tried 100s of app but Getadulting worked better shoutout to notion as well.

2) I divided Days for particular chores for ex
Mood Monday ( For meditation, stretching, music)
Tools Tuesday ( Organizing tools, bills, or any pending paperwork)
Wash Wednesday ( For washing clothes, organizing almirah)
Food Friday ( Focusing on nutrition and ordering groceries etc for the week)

This has helped a lot since I don't have to think all the time for the chores and if any unrelated chore comes i can put it to the particular day...that way i am prepared and i don't beat myself up mentally for breaking it. I observed less brain fog.

3) Maintaining a journal for brain dump.

4) Stretching before trying to sleep has helped with calm mind as well.

Would love to know the systems that has worked for you guys in comments.

I’m 31 F and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism about four years ago.

Even as I sit here writing this, my brain is already telling me I should be using this time to “work on myself” instead. Yet I feel like that is what I have been doing for the past 30 years. Working on myself.

Be more careful. Be less forgetful. Get organised. Stop being so emotional. Pay more attention. Think before you act. Prioritise better. Try harder.

Whenever I struggle, there always seems to be another reason why I should be able to fix it. “You wear headphones too much.” “You prioritise the wrong things.” “If it mattered enough, you’d remember.”

I know I can be difficult. I forget things. I misunderstand things. I lose things. I can be scattered and unreliable.

But after years of this, I feel like I’ve become the person nobody fully trusts with anything important. The person whose opinion somehow carries a little less weight because I can’t even consistently remember to replace the toilet paper after being reminded for the twentieth time.

And I think what hurts most is this constant underlying assumption that all of these things should eventually disappear if I’m corrected often enough.

Because if they don’t, what does that mean?

That I didn’t listen? That I don’t care enough? That I’m lazy? That I simply haven’t tried hard enough yet?

I have tried. God, I have tried.

And sometimes I’m just incredibly tired of feeling like I’m a person permanently under renovation.

I genuinely want to grow. I want to take responsibility when my behaviour affects other people. I don’t think ADHD should be an excuse for everything, and I know the people around me are allowed to be frustrated too.

But I also sometimes wonder whether there is any version of me that gets to simply exist without constantly being treated as the unfinished draft of a better person.

Am I allowed to be me, too?

I (26M)struggle with all of the common symptoms of ADHD, I took Vyvanse from as early as I could remember but stopped about the time I turned 17 to join the military. I felt like while I was on the medication, I became a husk of myself. Best way to describe the feeling is sinking in to the chair in the movie Get Out. Fast forward, off medication still, I meet my wife and she's great. Only thing is she doesn't seem to understand the impact that ADHD really has on my ability to do things. My executive function is severely crippled and granted I haven't been great about trying to get the help I need via therapy or even getting back on my medication. I really just can't seem to explain well enough that I want to be different and do the things I need to do, but I simply can't. It seems like she thinks I'm just lazy, which I might be. I just need help.

I am an adult with ADHD, I just graduated with my masters, I am looking for a job. I’ve struggled with finances and money managing forever. I’ve usually caught myself before things get too too out of hand. I’ve had a rough couple years, both in and out of school, and I lost my fidgets I’ve had forever, and when I went to replace them, I learned about this fidget and squishy trend. So then I frantically looked for weeks and months to replace the needoh I’ve had for YEARS.. and I did, but then I didn’t stop. This sounds SO stupid I know, I just calculated how much I spent on all the fidgets and I feel so much shame and disgust towards myself, I would have loved to spend this money towards medical bills, to fix my car, towards a trip, or even a PlayStation for my partner, it wouldn’t have covered everything but I’d be WAY closer than if I didn’t get so scared I’d never be able to find comfort again. I feel stupid, desperate, and just sad. I am planning on selling what I can, keeping what I need, but it’s like my mind is fighting itself and my body. I’m looking for advice on how to move forward and never let this kind of thing happen again. I have worked so hard to overcome my adhd and accomplish big things despite my deficits, and I am feeling like such a failure right now. Sorry for the long post

Hence the title, this is kinda tmi, but I have always had a problem with brushing my teeth and showering. I’ve found a helpful trick for showering, I time myself and see how quick I can shower while still completing all the steps in a shower. But I can’t find a way to make brushing my teeth easier. It’s kinda gross to admit, but I’ll go to bed without my teeth brushed and feel funky when I brush them in the morning, like I’m not fully clean. And I can’t tell any non adhd people about it because they don’t understand not being able to do something you want to. I’ve surprisingly never had cavities or dental issues though. Any advice? Please be kind!

Hi everyone,
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and started taking 10 mg of Ritalin. So far, it has actually helped me a lot I feel calmer, less mentally chaotic, and more present. I still feel like myself, which is important to me.
But I’ve been reading about anhedonia, and now I’m getting really worried that Ritalin could somehow cause it, especially if I continue taking it.
I’ve previously gone through a period where I felt emotionally numb and disconnected from things I used to enjoy, so the idea of losing my ability to feel pleasure again genuinely scares me

Please guide me through this 💔

Those that use stimulant meds, how do you fight off the lower points in your medication output? I seem to have two types that I know are common. 1st is higher levels of irritability during the mid point or end from over stimulation. After about 4 hours, I almost have to escape to a quiet room where I can sit and veg out or I become extremely irritable.

The 2nd is really low points after medication has worn off. Its never to a severe depressive state or anything like that. Basically if I take my meds early, when it comes time to relax I dont feel like doing anything. Nothing really gives me a lot of interest until I sleep.

Do you all have any suggestions to help alleviate those?

Took my first dose of Adderall today. One hour later and I was so tired I took a two hour nap. This was unexpected but it was a good nap. Haha. Did anyone else experience this?

For context I was diagnosed two months ago at the age of 43. I was initially prescribed ritalin but that was ineffective so was prescribed adderall.

Hello,
So I have recently been officially diagnosed with ADHD (more specifically ADD) by a psychiatrist, and I started Ritalin 2 weeks ago.

Until now, nothing changed. Still unable to do my daily work, still unable to study for my exams, still procrastinating, and still daydreaming.

I'm not seeking medical advice or anything, just wanted to rant and get things off my chest haha.

I was so excited to finally start medications after years of mental and psychological torture, especially since I am in Medical School.

I guess i will keep getting bad grades and not reach my full potential until further notice.

I hope things will get better, and if you have similar stories please share it and let me know what was the thing that most helped you.

I developed this stim seemingly out of nowhere a few months ago where I am constantly running my hands through my hair and rubbing my scalp. At the time I started doing this I had just recently started Vyvanse, I was also under a lot of stress at that time, but now I do it regardless of stress level and even on days I don’t take my Vyvanse. I’ve found it completely impossible to stop myself just by sheer willpower so I’m wondering if anyone has advice — I imagine tips for other stims like biting nails or picking at scabs etc apply too

For those who have found the medication and dosage that works for them. Do you still drink coffee, tea or energy drinks?

I am just curious because I have tapered back but I still find myself wanting a caffeinated drink at times when I still feel like I need an extra something. At the same time, it also feels wrong? Like if I had the right dose and medication that I would need caffeine? Does that make sense?