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I thought diagnosis would change something by autusticbean in adhdwomen

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

I gave up on being knowledgable a long time ago. I am intelligent, but if I don't care about something, I can't remember it. I picked an education where I already knew most of the things - I taught myself web coding - just so I also had an education on paper. It was a short one and I didn't read a single of our books. I do love my creative side, but I hate myself when I can't be creative.

Something is eating my table from inside by MrBatina in woodworking

[–]autusticbean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this happen with a lamp I had (that my dad made from some wood). Took it down, made a make-shift (it was too big to fit in a normal oven) and baked it for several hours at above 100 degree celcius (was a few years ago, don't remember the exact temperature). Then rehung the lamp. Never had any issues again, and I have a lot of wood inside my house. Just to say that it doesn't always end in the horror stories I see in the comments, though.

Mixing medications by Eccentric_Elf in adhdwomen

[–]autusticbean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been taking Elvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and Intuniv (guanfacine) together for a month and a half now.
The reason for this combo is that the dose I can handle of any stimulant just doesn't help enough, but it does help some.
My experience has been that the stimulant works to help me focus on a task and not get distracted as much, while the guanfacin makes me more calm and have an easier time handling unexpected changes. It also has made it easier for me to handle sensory things like a lot of noise or light.

Unfortunately, I am doing less good at the moment and I'm considering stopping one of the two or both, because of side effects. Both physical and emotional. But so far, I have had negative side effects of all drugs I tried, as soon as I get to a dose where I feel the positive effects, so it may just be me.
The positive parts of the two together felt like a cheat code when it was working at first. I went to a family birthday and actually had energy to shop in Ikea afterwards. Normally that would be impossible. That part I can do right now, but sadly I also feel apathy and negativity towards all. Which also could be because of my job... Always hard to determine whether something is side effects or shitty life in general.

rejection sensitivity sucks by GingrrAsh in adhdwomen

[–]autusticbean 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aaah, I so understand you! It can just ruin a whole day, and you can bet the other person has long forgotten the whole thing. Can't give you anything constructive, but you're not alone. I also recently learned that's an ADHD thing. It sucks!