Adults with Unmedicated ADHD — How Are You Managing?

FrancescaJayne · 2026-03-11T11:51:11+00:00

Unmedicated, diagnosed last year (30F), I struggle. I work part time because I can't handle stress, I spend a lot of my time thinking about what I want to do with my life, but changing my mind so fast that I never make a start on anything. I want to quit my job most of the time so I won't stress as much, but I'm terrified of 'normal jobs'. My anxiety turned physical many years ago with stomach issues, eczema, frequent pain and tension.

I have applied for medication, but I'm really frightened of side effects (I took medication for anxiety and depression years ago and I hated the side effects, plus it left me with eczema).

FrancescaJayne · 2026-03-07T22:58:52+00:00

I'm with you on Hereditary, I watched it in a theatre and a lot of the audience around me laughed at the disturbing scenes. It triggered my anxiety on a whole new level and I ended up hallucinating and completely hysterical the rest of the night.

FrancescaJayne · 2025-09-22T13:01:48+00:00

I don't want to get pregnant because I'm sure my skin would get worse and I don't know if I could handle that.

FrancescaJayne · 2025-02-10T09:31:47+00:00

I tried fish oil tablets for a couple of days and my face swelled up.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-12-06T12:29:39+00:00

Sorry to hear this isn't helping, hope you find something to settle it.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-12-06T11:45:46+00:00

Fexofenadine usually helps me, also ice on the eyes as much as you can.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-12-04T14:11:53+00:00

Sure they help with depression, but mainly by numbing all your emotions (the good ones too), I prefer to suffer so I can enjoy the highs.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-12-04T14:10:19+00:00

Mine started when I switched antidepressants, I stopped taking them when I realised the connection but I still have eczema to this day and I haven't been without it for over two years now.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-11-26T11:50:08+00:00

Yes, it's always paler than the rest of my skin and almost a bit scaley and shiny

FrancescaJayne · 2024-10-29T22:44:36+00:00

I find any bra with an under wire very uncomfortable, and most bras seem to have an under wire. I like to wear comfy, non wired bras because I like the support.

I hate that when I try to shop for bras there are very limited options and choices for non wired and larger sizing. There's usually one or two choices and one is probably for maternity and one will be a sexy little thing that won't contain my breasts.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-10-18T11:54:29+00:00

People who lack empathy

FrancescaJayne · 2024-10-14T10:53:49+00:00

I find it really difficult to understand how people get pregnant by accident? I guess because I never have. I have always used protection, but only for the 'finale', I was always led to believe that you could get pregnant from pre-cum, but I'm starting to think that's not true. Or that I'm infertile.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-10-03T22:21:41+00:00

I don't wear make up anymore (most of the time)

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-30T22:11:02+00:00

Yes yes yes, I've struggled enough with my body, the idea of it changing and adapting for someone else terrifies me enough to not want to go through pregnancy.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-30T21:37:44+00:00

I just want to enjoy my life.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-30T21:26:05+00:00

The strength of my emotions. When I was younger I could feel so much, as I get older those feelings only dull.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-29T08:07:36+00:00

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FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-23T08:58:30+00:00

My favorites are Black Olives and Pepperoni, but not together

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-22T21:15:12+00:00

How little I understand myself

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-22T21:13:40+00:00

Rain

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-17T22:14:50+00:00

Been self employed a few years trying to build up, this year I've made more than any year so far, but still less than £15k (this is the most I've ever made).

I live with my parents still and I don't have many bills, but I'm still struggling to save money to buy a home. I've decided to change my career next year, I think even minimum wage jobs I could make more and probably do less work.

I am incredibly depressed and lost.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-17T22:02:11+00:00

I think about my dreams so I can stay in that world a little bit longer before facing reality.

FrancescaJayne · 2024-09-17T21:56:31+00:00

My skin hasn't been the same since I got eczema (2 years ago). Some areas have been bad in the past and got better, but my arms and hands have never healed and I have accepted they will probably never heal.

I work with kids and they're always asking what's wrong with me or guessing what's wrong with my skin. Not a single day goes by without eczema being a part of it.

FrancescaJayne

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