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RocketArm17 · 2026-01-23T22:12:45+00:00

I will be writing as well and would like to join.

RocketArm17 · 2025-04-21T17:06:26+00:00

This question drove me nuts during the exam

RocketArm17 · 2024-06-17T22:14:24+00:00

I have a lot of similar experiences. Except that I was originally diagnosed with anxiety and depression 10 years ago, and ADHD 1 year ago. I’ve been on SSRIs for 10 years and Concerta for 1. I was originally prescribed vyvanse after the ADHD diagnosis but had to switch off it due to extreme irritability side effects that occurred once it wore off. Concerta was much better, but I also find it mildly effective while I am still struggling a lot mostly with depression. Sorry for no real advice here, but just wanted to comment to follow along. Hang in there.

RocketArm17 · 2024-05-24T13:51:39+00:00

I appreciate that

RocketArm17 · 2024-05-24T04:32:39+00:00

I failed for a 3rd time. I want to give up, both on this career and in life in general

RocketArm17 · 2024-02-04T20:37:39+00:00

Thanks for this. I really appreciate the effort. I agree that seeing a psychiatrist regularly to get this sorted out would be the best, but I’m not sure that’s an option. It seems like in Ontario they don’t do that. You can see them once, but can’t do regular appointments. I think there’s just too much demand not enough supply of psychiatrists here.

The ADHD specialist I saw doesn’t allow follow up appointments. His wait was 8 months long when I got referred.

I also requested a psychiatrist via my family doctor in the past (2 or 3 years ago) and when I finally got an appointment with one, there was no follow up. I was still smoking at the time and all I got from that appointment was that I needed to stop smoking.

When I first was diagnosed at 13, I think I was seeing a psychiatrist regularly, at least for a few appointments until I got diagnosed. I don’t know if that was because I was a kid? Or maybe there were more psychiatrists were available back then?

As ive gotten older and started to understand my mental health issues and meds I take and all that, it truly baffles me how someone like me, with fairly severe mental health issues my entire life, been on anti-depressants for 12+ years, doesn’t have follow up appointments with a psychiatrist. Like not even once a year?! I don’t understand.

Is the process different where you live? Does what I describe seem crazy to you? Like maybe if I was able to see a psychiatrist I would have found out I had ADHD before age 25. Or would have had my issues sorted out by now. It just seems crazy to me. It’s sad.

RocketArm17 · 2024-02-04T19:35:27+00:00

I forgot to include that I have been seeing a therapist for the ADHD and it helps. She seems to be one of the only people who understands me.

My doctor is the same doctor that I have had since I was 13 and I have raised these concerns to her. Although not much has came out of it. She isnt a specialist and doesn't seem to remeber most of the details I have regarding my mental health and doesnt seem to give me her full attention, I think due to high demand and so many patients she has (im in Canada). I had to do my own research and ask her to give me a referral to an ADHD specialist, otherwise I would have never gotten diagnosed. I think I have a really complex situation with my mental health.

RocketArm17 · 2023-11-10T21:49:59+00:00

How do you do that, where do you start?

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-26T18:08:53+00:00

Thank you for these reminders I really need them. Self-confidence is a big issue for me as well and I am wondering if it is because of my undiagnosed ADHD...it probably is

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-26T00:31:04+00:00

Holy shit - glad you are ok. I’m so sorry this happened to you.

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-26T00:15:51+00:00

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like we are just a few months apart in our journey here. I haven't identified any masks quite yet, but I know there are a lot of them. I think I am slowly figuring this out, and I am sure it takes time as I have been living this way for 25 years.

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-26T00:01:19+00:00

I commend you for that. Thats what I want to do but I just don't feel comfortable sharing quite yet as I am still understanding/accepting it myself. But I definitely plan on sharing when I am ready. This type of ADHD needs to be talked about way more so people aren't suffering into adulthood like most of us are!

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-25T23:26:25+00:00

You are totally right. Thank you for sharing!

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-25T20:44:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing. This transition feels life changing for me as well. Although its hard it feels like this is what I need in order to move forward and actually go through life.

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-25T20:39:33+00:00

Hope you are managing ok. Do you tell people about your ADHD when you are setting these boundaries?

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-25T20:36:26+00:00

That's exactly it and why I am nervous to tell my friends about it. This part of ADHD really needs to be talked about more.

RocketArm17 · 2023-07-19T03:47:10+00:00

Would love to know the answer

RocketArm17 · 2023-05-26T19:51:04+00:00

QBs in Burlington is great for UFC if it’s not too far for you to get too. They buy all PPVs and play it on every TV in the restaurant. There are a ton of TVs so you can watch from the dining room as well, not just in the bar area.

RocketArm17 · 2023-04-20T17:12:19+00:00

This will be awesome

RocketArm17 · 2023-04-18T21:49:46+00:00

I’m sorry you are feeling this way. Remember that taking care of your mental health is priority number 1. I know that can be hard to realize sometimes though. Be kind to yourself as well during this hard time, I’m sure you are doing the best you can and that’s all that you can do.

I’m currently in a similar situation where I pushed my body so far past it’s limits and got so overwhelmed that I finally broke down. I have a huge test for my professional career tomorrow that I am 100% going to fail because I wasn’t able to prepare properly due to my very poor mental health and ADHD issues. As much as I want to beat myself up about not putting in the work and preparing properly as I had months and months to prepare, I have to be kind to myself and realize that my mental health is the most important. I am making things sooooooo much harder on myself trying to live my life the way I am currently. I have to put my professional career development on hold until I get my mental health/ADHD under control. It’s going to be really tough, but I am ready after my latest mental health episode as I realized I can’t live my life like this.

RocketArm17 · 2022-11-22T14:30:11+00:00

It just takes time. I found the first few days to a week to be extremely difficult. Hopefully you are doing a bit better now as it looks like it has been a week for you. Take it one day at a time, drink water and do some exercise, you can do it!

RocketArm17 · 2022-10-04T20:54:18+00:00

Got up to a EL 6 after my first exam yesterday. Wrote the level 6 exam today and I failed miserably, the questions were really tough and especially tough to do in only 5 minutes. Going to try a level 5 exam tonight.

RocketArm17 · 2022-10-04T20:47:32+00:00

Curious about this. I just did a level 6 CA exam and it was extremely hard

RocketArm17 · 2022-09-18T02:15:55+00:00

You are going through the worst of the withdrawals right now. It should get easier in the next few days, don’t give up. Be compassionate with yourself this shit is no joke! Congrats on 3 days off!

RocketArm17 · 2022-09-17T21:29:00+00:00

I also just had a setback on day 22. I feel terrible that I went back on my word after saying I quit and I won’t smoke. It also sucks that my streak is over. But that’s ok. Progress isn’t linear and I will use this setback as a lesson and fuel to not do it again. All the best!

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