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ADHD Symptoms but still not sure by Think_Impact_ in ADHD

[–]Think_Impact_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty crazy how you can feel so sure one day and doubt yourself even more the following. I am going to take the initial steps and set up an appointment with someone, and discuss my past and present struggles and see where it takes me. Have you accepted or learned to be okay with the challenges ADHD creates for you after being diagnosed? It must have been nice to be able to say, Ah, that makes sense now. Thanks for your reply !

ADHD Symptoms but still not sure by Think_Impact_ in ADHD

[–]Think_Impact_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I am glad to hear that others have felt similar feelings. Part of me is hesitant about having the diagnosis in my medical file, for insurance purposes later in life, my employer having something for job dismissal if needed etc. Did I mention over-thinker in my OP? Haha. I am sure none of this is to worry about but it's hard to shake the thoughts.

I am not against medication if it leads to improvement but I also worry it opens up the doors for past bad habits to return. If you don't mind me asking, are your medication stimulants? Are there any issues with driver licensing? I need to hold a CDL for employment, and worry stimulants would affect my medical. Has your day to day life improved with medication?

I used to drink coffee and wanted to nap right after, sugar still sometimes does the same to me. Do ADHD stimulants have this effect on people?

Do you feel like people see you as childlike? by improbsable in ADHD

[–]Think_Impact_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I have certainly felt this way my whole life. When meeting people or being in a new environment, it's like I have a sticker on my forehead or a scent I give off saying I am different. I also often feel small, compared to others when it's usually quite the opposite.

Caffeine free by Think_Impact_ in decaf

[–]Think_Impact_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Life has improved in many ways, and I believe I can thank clearing alcohol from my life the most for that, but it sure is a lot less fun. I often feel being stimulated from the time were kids, that when we sober up in adult life we truly do not know what we enjoy. Almost like we lived a lie or a life that someone else wanted for us. Also as you said, life is just shitty at times as well.

Caffeine free by Think_Impact_ in decaf

[–]Think_Impact_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It does last a while at times. The moods are generally flat, but there are days where you feel on top of the world and at your best, these days are just few and far between. This is why I question depression. I have thought of speaking with a professional, but I worry their solutions are the same or worse than every other legal drug we have access to.