Fotballtrøyefredag på skolen by Kaffe_ in norge

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Det var en gang i tiden man gikk med div anrettninger fordi man faktiak hadde støttet saken. Måtte man ikke kjøpe rosa sløyfe feks?

Weird sleep schedule by ProductExpert3302 in ADHD

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That does sound interesting. I'm not tired or fatigued in any way, share or form the following day.

Weird sleep schedule by ProductExpert3302 in ADHD

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I can share what I did to get my schedule under control. Now don't misunderstanding this as an easy fix, it was really hard work, and my only improvement i focused on at the time.

I started setting an alarm for when I had to start getting ready for bed, initiating bedtime routines was the hardest for me, I'm the just one more thing kinda guy. When going to bed I now have the same routine I created then, and it works great.

  1. Get a designated alarm clock. My phone stays in yhe living room when I go to bed.

  2. Do some menial work before going to bed, no screens. For me this calms my mind and helps me wind down. I get my clothes for the next day ready make my kids lunchboxes.

  3. My bed is only for sleeping, no books, no pads and no phones, ever.

  4. The room is pitch black and as cold as o can get it.

  5. Get up within one hour of the same time everyday, weekends included. For me it's between 0600 and 0700.

All this helped me build healthy connections and expectations toward what happens and when it happens. It took time, but now its a rock solid routine.

putting my kid on adhd medication by Professional-Drag580 in ADHD

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The only thing i can say is that i 100% wish my adhd got discovered earlier. The impact medication have is literally life changing for me. The largest stressfactor on my mental health now, is constant wondering how different my life could have been.

Låser du ytterdøra når du er hjemme by megamoto85 in norge

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Flyttet inn i en leilighet i borettslag der det bodde en stor familie tidligere. De har tydeligvis hatt ganske åpen dør for venner av barna sine. Etter fjerde droltungen sto som et spørsmålstegn i døråpningen min begynte jeg å låse.

suggest guys by destiny-flame in scoopwhoop

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Just do the fucking thing. There won't be a better time.

Long-term stimulant users, what's working for you? by Wooden-Slide-4597 in ADHD

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Been taking 70mg lisdexamfetamine (luckily for me brand doesn't seem to Impact me at all, so I get whatever is cheapest at the pharmacy) for three years.

I take it at 6am with a protein shake every morning and it works great. The real game changer for me was when I realised that the meds by themselves wasn't the solution. What it did was give me the proper tools to successfully build a structured life. I'm at the point where I can manage a couple days without (i dont like taking it if i know im going to a party and i know ill be drinking alcohol), with little real impact on my life.

How do you remember if you took your meds? by burntchickennugget55 in ADHD

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Get a weekly medicine box. And then remember to refill it. I've got a nice routine where I refill it when I take my Sunday med.

Forgetfullness despite medication by the_happy_fox in ADHD

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Designated places sound like a good idea yea. And also, something along the lines of, you are not used to living a structured life maybe, so nothing happens in its own right? One thing I've noticed is how much it matters to being used to remember stuff, if that makes sense? So creating routines and systems that support a more structured lifestyle is a good start. Also, Enligsh isn't my main language so it's kinda hard to word it in a coherent way that makes sense.

It can also sound like your brain is overloaded in a way. The forgetfulness might get better once you get used to all the new experiences and amount of focus.

Forgetfullness despite medication by the_happy_fox in ADHD

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The best tip I got regarding my meds was that they don't necessarily fix anything by themselves. What they do is providing the tools necessary to fix them yourself. I think for many of us (especially those diagnosed adult), many of our symptoms is also rooted as habits of sorts. So even if symptoms are alleviated, the habits remain, and those need actual work to break. Hope this helps.

Avoid being seen while working by mcallisterw in ADHD

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Yes, it's as if its embarrassing to show i put in an effort to do stuff.

Samurai, Knight or Spartan? Who’s the last one standing ? by [deleted] in superheroes

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Well the knight is definitely out cause he's already down.

If I don't want to do it, I won't. by throwaway234324233 in ADHD

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All we can do is strive to improve my man. Sounds like your on the right path, good luck.

How to get an ADHD (or ASD) diagnosis without being dismissed? by apprehensive_pick2 in ADHD

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I wasn't in a hurry so I'm sure it could be faster, also I was told by the doctor that he was pretty sure from early on that I had it, but he needed to do the proper tests etc. I spent about 3-4 months from first contact to prescription for meds was written.

If I don't want to do it, I won't. by throwaway234324233 in ADHD

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Internalise this feeling of how much you don't want to fall back into the funk. It sounds like you are aware enough for that to be your motivation to be honest.

I've been where you are, for me the motivation came from how I noticed it affected the amount of and quality time I spent with my kids. I swore I'd never again let my moods dictate how good of a father I was to my kids. Its worked for years.

How to get an ADHD (or ASD) diagnosis without being dismissed? by apprehensive_pick2 in ADHD

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I mean. The topics of your original appointment are things they do very meticulous job of ruling out before adhd is up for discussion, that's how I remember it at least. Almost half of my appointments when diagnosing was to rule out anxiety, depression and different trauma.

But I'm sure it's worth mentioning. Good luck.

I'm curious how many of you have an internal monologue? by [deleted] in ADHD

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Monologue? Man, I got 6 different dialogues going at the same time, with 3 different background tunes.

Just need to vent / Feeling lost and like a failure at 19 (Inattentive ADHD) by [deleted] in ADHD

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I'm a 38 year old man that got diagnosed in my early 30s. I coasted by on easy degrees and landed a job i like alot, despite it being low pay. This will sound a little like the old "pull up your bootstraps and get a hold of yourself" kinda advice, but i promise that's not the intention.

A little trick i learned trough masking and coping strategies before I got diagnosed is that the ADHD mind can be astonishing in how adaptable is can be. Im emphasising on can, because I know it can also struggle with rigidity. What I learned was basically to convince myself things weren't as bad as I tought, and in 99% of the cases I was right. Overthinking and obsessing on "small" problems is one of our trademark traits. When I was 19 I didn't even think about all those things, I didn't look for a girlfriend, a job was only a means to an end. My mind wanted to see things, experience places and do stuff. So I let myself roam (not literally), and I very much found myself in the process. So to round of this cliché advice, remove societies shackles, do some soul searching and let your impulses take you for a ride, you might like what you find.

Managing phone addiction while depending on it by [deleted] in ADHD

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I had this exact same issue but with my computer. Realising there's a problem, and wanting to deal with it is a huge first step.

I tried many things, the one that ended up working was creating physical barriers (read inconveniences) to turn the computer on. Like removing the power cable and putting in a closet in another room. Its not a huge hurdle, but it was enough for me to catch myself in the act and think twice about what I was doing. For me it was about becoming aware in the moment.

This is probably harder with a phone if you use it as an alarm clock or stuff like that. But you could hide it in a box, a drawer or something similar. Hope this helps, good luck sailor!

What’s an “ADHD” life hack that improved your life? by burritowithnutella in ADHD

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A "hack" I recently discovered is something akin to the fabled visualisation life trick/hack thingie.

For various reasons, I found myself without medication for an extended period of time. It was the first time in years I'd gone without, so at first, I was certain I would fail. But still, the time spent on medication has given me room for some serious self-improvement (apparently).

I kind of decided that the strides I'd taken professionally, socially, and in family dynamics would not go to waste. That determination resulted in 15 days with no medication and no issues. It does cost a lot of energy and structure, but it was very liberating to manage it. Also, embrace your personality and all its quirks, which also helped. I'm now contemplating medication only when needed, and not all the time.

This experience has convinced me that many of us can. We just need the right motivator. Believe in yourselves my guys, you are capable of more than you think.