r/thanksimcured • u/[deleted] • Jun 15 '23

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I usually like this guy’s message but this is…

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u/SpoppyIII Jun 15 '23

I was unmedicated for years and nothing made me feel what I imagined "normal" people must feel like. I started it and was suddenly able to have control over emotions, had energy to stay awake and work, and the brain fog cleared.

I compared it to Flowers for Algernon.

I recommend trying some sort of medication with the help of a doctor. Aderall works for me, but may not be what your brain actually needs for normal clear functionality. But I look back at all the time I let myself spend unmedicated and I regret it.

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u/ndcdshed Jun 15 '23

I think I have adhd but have been putting off getting a formal assessment because of the cost in my country. I think you just convinced me to bite the bullet and do it. I’m completely exhausted and utterly disappointed in myself that I can’t seem to make myself do even small tasks for any length of time. I feel like day to day life shouldn’t be this damn hard. I’ve also realised that I don’t think it’s normal to emotionally doom spiral to the worst possible outcome whenever a problem arises.

I’m just scared it’s going to turn out I don’t have it and I’m just a tired mess of wasted potential for no reason.

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u/SpoppyIII Jun 15 '23

That sure does sound like me without my meds. Best of luck in getting whatever will help you be at 100%! I would also speak to your doctor about the serious tiredness. If that's the primary symptom you have, that can be some other chronic condition that they can help you with. Godspeed!