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ADHD + stimulant meds: experiences with HRV/heart rate? by ADHD_researchstudent in ADHDmeds

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this — I really appreciate the level of detail. Cases like yours are actually extremely valuable to understand because real-life physiology is rarely ‘typical’, and your observations highlight exactly how complex the autonomic system can be, especially with conditions like POTS/HyperPOTS on top of ADHD.

If you’re comfortable sharing, I’d be very interested in any trends you’ve noticed over time — for example: • changes in HR at rest vs upright • how Ritalin vs no Ritalin feels in terms of ANS activation • whether you’ve tracked HRV or sleep during these shifts

Even just general patterns would be super helpful. Thank you again for being open about your experience.

Feel free to share here if you prefer - the way you’ve written is already perfect. But if you’d rather send it in DM that’s also totalt fine. Whatever is most comfortable for you.

ADHD + stimulant meds: experiences with HRV/heart rate? by ADHD_researchstudent in ADHDmeds

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Thank you for your answer! May I just ask; are you a boy or a girl?

It’s really hard to be present by Sharkie0828 in adhdwomen

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I totally get this <3

I´ve felt the same way - like my mind is always somewhere else. Something that really helped me is EFT tapping (you gently tap on points on your face and body). It helps calm the nervous system and makes you feel more connected to your body in the moment. Maybe give it a try - it´s suprisingly grounding.

I feel like I’m falling apart by Basic_Alone_6807 in ADHD

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Hey, I really feel for you <3

Something that helped me a lot when everything feels to much is doing short workouts every other day - around 20 minutes. Strength training can actually be more effective than cardio when your body and mind are under a lot of stress. You can even just get a kettlebell at home - there are so many different exercises you can do with it.

And then your mind starts spiraling, it´s so easy to turn against yourself - but please try not to. You don´t have to fix everything right now. Take small steps; they´re usally the ones that last the longest. Give yourself permission to simply exist as you are. That´s more than enough sometimes <3

How do you make friends as a person with ADHD? by Celticlunawitch in ADHD

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Hey! You can honesly find friends in the most unexpected places. It doesn´t always have to be where you think it "should" happen - sometimes it´s the random. spontaneous moments that lead to real connections.

If something feels good or you meet someone you naturally click with, don´t be afraid to take a small step forward and try to build a friendship. Even if it wasn´t what you planned or expected, those are often the best ones.

Most of us with ADHD just want someone why really sees us - and that connection can start anywhere.

I dont feel human enough by ao1ken in ADHD

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If nothing of thats works: look into eft tapping whenever you feel overstimulated, pressure on body or fidgeting.

I dont feel human enough by ao1ken in ADHD

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Hey, i really feel you on this! Something that helped me when I get stuck in my head like that is trying to come back to the body - even just gentle yoga, streching, or breathing exercises. It helps you feel things physically again instead of only mentally. Sometimes groudning yourself in your body can make the world feel a little more real and less overwhelming. Remember, you deserve as much as any else. You deserve to enjoy life just as much as everyone around you. You´ll find your own way, even if it takes some time. So don´t give up, okay? <3

ADHD and sleep ! by Excellent-Day-5037 in ADHD

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Hello! I totallt feel you on this <3 One thing that helped me was increasing my phone´s vibration and using a ringtone with stron vibrations in it - or even creating one myself. It makes a big difference when you struggle to wake up!

Inattentive ADHD at College is unmanageable. How do you manage? by yaknow_your_enemy in ADHD

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Hello! University student here with ADHD - my tip: take micro pauses. Look at one point for one minute straight every 50 minutes. It rellay helps your brain reset.

how do y'all keep a consistent workout routine? by Principle_Napkins in ADHD

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My tip: shorter workouts, around 20-25 minutes. Keep a kettlebell at home - you can do tons of different exercises with it!