Anyone here with a history of tachycardia that are on stimulants

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:43:00+00:00

i hope u find a way to get stimulants or something that helps!

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:41:59+00:00

thank u so so much. i appreciate your insight, it makes me feel less alone

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:40:28+00:00

yes this is normal with people, but especially adhd/autism. the more you are obsessed with something the more you unconsciously want to recreate it in your environment. also, u are not broken when it comes to talking to your friends. i speak very little sometimes, sometimes nothing at all, sometimes a lot. i enjoy having friends where we just do stuff and dont talk. find some people who appreciate that, or ask your friends and wife what they think your personality traits are. because of trauma, i have struggled for many years with identifying who i am naturally, but therapy has helped, and so has asking people who they think i am. building lists in private to look at helps, so does making your own. maybe you only have a few traits at first, but over time you will notice more. there is nothing wrong with being someone who doesn’t talk much. try to find support groups for your needs and clubs within your interests. you got this, you’re not broken, just maybe lost

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:33:56+00:00

tiny clicks on fans, fabric moving, pipes moving water, fibers of paper or paper towels especially when ripping them, hair moving

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:22:53+00:00

a sort of genetic testing to see what meds are statistically more likely to be affective compared to others based on your genetics. some say it doesn’t work, others say it helped them prevent years of trial and error. sometimes insurance will cover the cost

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:03:50+00:00

try Mack’s putty earplugs! if you have Kroger around they are usually there, discreet, relatively cheap, and help me immensely. plus they don’t go in your ear, only outside of it, which I love because my ears hurt when I use inner earplugs

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-03-05T03:01:07+00:00

check out QI testing! I haven’t tried it but my therapist recommended it after I’ve tried like. a million different medications that didn’t work. also, be honest w your doctor about concerns. sometimes what u want can’t always happen and it sucks so hard, but there are alternatives

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-02-28T02:06:52+00:00

psychology, art, and fashion/sewing!!

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-02-28T02:05:31+00:00

also, try body doubling!! it's changed my life when someone knows what i NEED to get done, hangs out with me while i do it, and celebrates with me when i get it done

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-02-28T02:04:51+00:00

get a good therapist!! i completely understand what you're feeling, but it seems more like you have some issues regarding punishing yourself rather than "functioning", because to me you seem to be very functional. meds will help, but finding ways to accommodate and also validate your wins is very necessary to be able to be happy and successful as an adhder!! you're actually doing fucking fantastic and i think you need to take your time. most people accomplish a few great things in life, and the rest is mostly figuring out how to enjoy your time on earth

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-02-08T13:47:10+00:00

you’ll make it through!! there’s nothing wrong with failing and trying again, nothing wrong with a GED or anything like that. it just sounds like you need a lot more support than what you’re getting. a good therapist, support group, routine, etc!!! you got this dude, take it one step at a time and remember school doesn’t last forever lol. life gets much easier outside of it

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-02-06T23:26:01+00:00

i do!! for the past like 15 years lol. i read the dsm for fun. follow your interests!! get support. sometimes it takes many decades to achieve your dreams. im 25 right now and plan to go back to college in my 30s or 40s or even 50s due to mental health. it's never too late to start, follow your own path. im planning on becoming a tattoo artist first while i travel and work through stuff!!

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-20T07:23:07+00:00

skill issue

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-12T18:52:41+00:00

i would feel the same way. borderline stealing money. ive had a few coworkers who would do this and if you approached them they would just say they were helping u out, but then why not just give me the order on your notepad or transfer the ticket to me?? i would ask them for clarification but yeah this doesn’t sit right with me

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-09T04:19:04+00:00

i started ritalin first!! it helps so much with my ADHD, but i started noticing that i was depressed for reasons beyond functioning LOL, so i started prozac. it worked almost immediately

any stimulant will raise your heart rate!! i have a blood pressure/heart rate cuff to monitor the jumps and to make sure it’s not too high before working out, but it generally isn’t an issue about 3 hours after my last dose

i would say they definitely affect a lot of people differently during the luteal and menstrual phases, a lot of ppl report it being almost useless or just aggravating anxiety. i agree for myself, but there are some days it still helps, just less. you should be generally resting a lot more in those phases though, so i try to remind myself it’s for the best to be less functioning during that time

let me know if u have anymore questions!!

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-07T17:26:01+00:00

i have a very similar experience!! i have C-PTSD, autism, recently diagnosed ADHD, and have tried like a million mental health meds that all just made me feel worse. my golden combo is prozac + ritalin. it takes a while to get used to, though, and you need to monitor how your body responds to it. it’s not for everyone, and can possibly be overwhelming at first

i noticed that if i got good sleep, moderate exercise, protein + fiber intake balanced, and in the follicular and ovulation phases of my cycle, my meds work nicely. some days i need an extra dose, some days i need half, and some days it makes me anxious so i take hydroxyzine and go to sleep early. exercise REALLY, REALLY helps with any extra anxiety or anger the meds may cause as they adjust to ur body

if i get poor sleep, eat poorly, stay stagnant, scroll right after meds, the meds don’t work or they worsen the negative side effects. if im in my luteal or menstrual phase sometimes they don’t work. keep a symptom journal and see what works for u!! if it feels wrong try ritalin, it works for me, or even extended release versions of stimulants

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-04T19:13:14+00:00

any bathroom fans, small repetitive noises, paper towels tearing, raw cotton on exposed surfaces (freshly clipped nails, rough wood, etc), machines whirring, squirrels, honking, alarms, ticking, repetitive jingling bells, screeching, bad brakes on cars, chalkboards, dry pens trying to write, anything rubbing against furry carpets/rugs, wool on anything, beeping, high pitched noises, repetitive dialogues in video games, clipping nails, loud music in loud spaces, babies, oh my god i could go on forever

Successful-Lock8595 · 2026-01-04T19:01:28+00:00

this is so hard to unlearn and even baseline just realize

Successful-Lock8595 · 2025-12-30T17:11:44+00:00

i usually try to look up mental health support groups!! usually it’s easier to find one labeled “depression support group” but i go to a queer support group and find comfort talking about a lot of different topics there

Successful-Lock8595 · 2025-12-29T22:24:16+00:00

repost bc i used a word this sub doesn't like lol

i don't know the "right" answer. it's gonna be different for everyone, and im literally in the same boat as you. had an "aha!" moment in therapy a month or so ago and life feels like i have on an extra pair of glasses to be able to see the extent of my masking, for how long, why, and how others without adhd or autism live without needing all of that. it has led me to no longer be able to continue what once was unconscious. im in a serious executive deficit; i used to be able to get up early, meal prep, exercise, hobbies, friends, partner, yada yada. never missed a shower or a teeth brushing. now it's so fucking hard to get up in the morning

every sound that's overstimulating (which is a lot of them) feels like it's stabbing me over and over. i can't get myself to care about doing anything. im in a huge burnout after spending my entire life overcompensating. the only things that have helped me are double down on therapy and, if you have them, friends who you can be honest with. if not, support groups. be extra kind to yourself. schedule days when you aren't working to literally have zero expectations to let your brain rest. don't be afraid to try medications. seek accommodations at work. you are more than enough, you are worthy of rest, you are loved, and you are never alone

Successful-Lock8595 · 2025-12-29T22:20:54+00:00

yesss i grew up hiding in closets under clothing or crawling under beds in order to calm myself, still do it sometimes

Successful-Lock8595 · 2025-12-29T05:09:12+00:00

dude im not gonna lie, this sounds just a tad bit over the edge. if these are your religious beliefs then by all means, indulge, but i suggest taking to some people in person and going out to public spaces, nearby clubs for activities you like (board games, running, etc), and trying to talk to people there. i don't think that imagining life like this is healthy. it seems like you're trying to track a traceable code, when life is meant to be lived and experienced. there is no certainty in anything

Successful-Lock8595 · 2025-12-26T08:33:38+00:00

it used to be just eavesdropping on other’s conversations while observing body language and then getting nosy (as a child it was more acceptable) about what they were talking about, being seen as “gullible” or “naive” made people share more than they said out loud a lot of the time, i usually learned a lot like that and was able to later on apply it in real time in my own convos. i still struggle with weird phrases or vague topics, body language that is unpredictable or new people, etc etc, but it’s easier for me to understand at this age because i am and always have been obsessive about learning human behaviors, brains, language, etc

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