r/videos • u/Jtaimelafolie • May 30 '17

This guy's presentation on ADHD is excellent

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JowPOqRmxNs
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u/[deleted] May 30 '17

what was your diagnoses? Cause I'm the same way, laid back, can sometimes get lost in games or shows for plenty of time, but with most things it's like people describe above, doesn't matter if i prepare, things are getting done at the last possible second, always, and they have to be emergencies

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u/beinghappi May 30 '17

It's also known as ADHD-PI (ADHD Predominantely Inattentive) and used to be called ADD.

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u/[deleted] May 30 '17

so i've actually gotten adderoll near the end of last year, but it really hasn't helped, but at this point I can't tell if it's just due to the world and current events constantly distracting me, or me distracting me. I can't go radio silent on news, I know I can't do shit about any of it but if I ignore it I feel like i'm just contributing to the problem. It's incredibly hard to focus on anything long term at this point cause it just seems like things will be changing so massively in the near future that any plans are pointless. all the drugs end up doing is help me focus more on reading stuff that continues the anxiety circle of not doing anything. But i've got a job that is simple and pays enough for now, I have savings and no debt, it's so hard to panic about my personal situation since no one depends on me

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u/beinghappi Jul 31 '17

Sorry for late login. How are you doing now? I identify a lot with what you're talking about. When you find the right meds they should make you feel like the driver in your life, not the passenger. That means that they should give you the opportunity to control your actions. (Not a medical professional, just my understanding)

For me, what needs to happen is I have to set daily goals. Like, literally write them down. And be kind in the beginning. Just write down one or two things you want to get done that you might not otherwise do. Maybe write it down the evening before, so you have it prepared when the meds kick in the day after.

If that doesn't work maybe Adderall isn't for you, maybe it is. I'm on vyvanse and it's working really well for me. Haven't tried Adderall, it's heavily restricted here.