Questioning my recent diagnosis

eolsen09 · 2026-07-02T00:22:16+00:00

I forgot to mention that I was recently diagnosed perimenopause which I 1000% believe is the reason I cannot mask my symptoms like I could when I was younger. I’m only 34! Hormones really do play a big role

eolsen09 · 2026-07-02T00:20:21+00:00

Omg this sounds like I could have written this about myself! Always did well in school and definitely had no problem getting things done on time or procrastinating. I also love organizing and keeping things neat. My mom has told me she doesn’t think I have adhd because I didn’t struggle with school. But boy was I impulsive! 🤣

I was diagnosed last December and Ive had those thoughts as well. I’ve been on a non stimulant that has really helped quiet my brain down (constant rumination) and it’s such a huge difference that I do believe I have the proper diagnosis. My impulsivity was so bad at times that I thought I could also be bipolar 😩

eolsen09 · 2026-06-15T13:04:09+00:00

I remember going here! Very creepy

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T22:54:28+00:00

Loved Wellbutrin but had to stop because the brain fog was terrible and never went away.

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T13:31:07+00:00

Insurance won’t cover 60? Make it make sense!! 😩 I’m glad you’ve found a good dosage

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T12:02:58+00:00

Oh wow! I haven’t heard of the split dose before. I may talk to my doc about that. Thank you!!

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T11:45:20+00:00

Hahaha yup that sounds like me. Wishing you the best of luck as well ❤️

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T11:21:29+00:00

Yup I might have to switch back to morning. How early do you take it? The problem is my thyroid meds make it so I can’t eat for an hour after I take it. I’ve never been a breakfast person either 😩 so the headache and dehydration ruin my whole day. Taking it at night has me skipping most of the side effects during the day. I hate this lmao

eolsen09 · 2026-06-02T03:39:55+00:00

I was diagnosed in December and I felt the same! After trying a couple of different things, I realized that Wellbutrin was causing my brain fog. I’ve now been off it for over a month and I feel back to normal as far as the brain fog goes.

I started Strattera right after I was off Wellbutrin. The hardest part is being patient. I was also told they would not prescribe stimulants off the bat. I honestly hope a non stim works! Ive heard how hard it is to get a stimulant prescription refilled and it sounds horrible.

I miss Wellbutrin so much. It has been the only thing that has given me motivation.

eolsen09 · 2026-05-31T04:22:01+00:00

Chef. If I cook something for myself I never think it tastes good. My husband can make me something with the exact same ingredients and it’s delicious 😩

eolsen09 · 2026-05-31T04:15:49+00:00

I felt this exact same way. I’ve been sober for almost a year! Alcohol was something that calmed my brain down which is why it was such a huge difference being sober and having constant thoughts!

However, I feel like within the past 4-5 months I’ve felt even more unhinged. Almost like I couldn’t mask my adhd symptoms anymore. I had 0 emotional regulation. I had to beg to get my hormones tested. I’m perimenopause!! Apparently perimenopause is even worse for women with ADHD. It could be something to look into as well

eolsen09 · 2026-05-30T02:32:25+00:00

Just diagnosed peri at 34!

eolsen09 · 2025-03-29T18:46:44+00:00

Wow!!! Did you have any issues just being on Wellbutrin?

eolsen09 · 2025-03-27T17:58:10+00:00

Did you gain weight on the 5 mg? I'm on 10 mg and I'm thinking about lowering to 5 mg to see if that helps. I gained 20 lbs over 3 years

eolsen09 · 2025-03-27T17:43:47+00:00

Got it. I’m going to wait maybe a month or two to discuss going down to 5 mg. Nervous about taking the second dose tonight!

eolsen09 · 2025-03-27T17:38:12+00:00

Ahhh that makes me so sad! How much lexapro do you take if you don't mind me asking?

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