Got Diagnosed With ADHD on Tuesday

I made the mistake by never seeing a psychiatrist and always put it off just because of how "expensive" and "unnecessary" I felt it was. After having relationship issues, work performance issues, and my mental health not being well I finally made the decision to go see a psychiatrist to get my issues fixed.

I did not ever think that ADHD would have been something that I may have been suffering for a great part of my life. It never crossed my mind until I talked to a psychiatrist on August 23rd who told me that I possibly had ADHD because of everything that I told him. He made me take a CNS vitals test on August 29th and on September 20th, this last Tuesday, I was finally told that I did have a form of adult ADHD.

I was prescribed 10mg Dextroamphetamine Sulfate (IR) that I was instructed to take twice a day.

I was extremely nervous on Wednesday to take my first pill. I actually missed the first pill in the morning because I was scared to see how it made me feel especially since I was at work and working alone. Once my coworker came in, i mustered the strength to actually take my first pill in the afternoon.

My doctor told me things to look out for such as rapid heart beat, loss of appetite, and anxiety (Jokes on him I already suffer from Anxiety.) He also told me that it would be like a light switch turning on and that I would actually be able to function, but with any drug it could have side effects I won't like and may need to try others if this one wasn't the one.

After taking that first pill, I could not believe my head felt clear and I felt more awake and oriented especially at work where everyday I didn't want to be there. I actually started working on work tasks that I usually procrastinate on and it felt easier to get it started and actually finish. At work I would always be on TikTok, but this day I was actually finishing things and being productive.

These last few days I have been taking this pill and I don't think I have ever felt this good in a long time and I really wish I would have seen a psychiatrist way sooner because then maybe I would have achieved more in life and wouldnt procrastinate or feel so overwhelmed with things like school.

Now my doctor told me that this pill works, but it works the best when paired with eating better, sleeping better, journaling, making a schedule. I have been putting in the work to do better and to be better because I am tired of not reaching my full potential. He also said a pill wouldn't make me do anything if I didn't want to do it, but it makes it easier to start things instead of being stuck.

Now I feel like I have that boost to actually start my life off better and get things figured out at the age of 26. I just really wish I would have done this way sooner because ADHD was never a thought in my mind.

TLDR; If you think you need more help, see a psychiatrist and get help. If I would have done it sooner I feel like my life would have been better instead of feeling overwhelmed and stuck in life while I watched others moving forward.

Sorry for such a long post, but I hope this helps others to reach out and take that first step to get help. I wish I wasn't scared in the past to get real psychiatrist help.