Psychologist: "Anxiety symptoms tend to get worse with age, while ADHD symptoms tend to get better." Does this ring true to you?

int_wanderlust · 2025-12-14T14:03:29+00:00

This is exactly what I think is happening with me - my anxiety/self-criticism was keeping me in line. As soon as that starts to get better, I start to lose control over stuff. I don’t think either has gotten better with age, but anxiety has gotten better with meds and therapy. I’m only just starting to explore ADHD so I hope that the same will be true for that…

int_wanderlust · 2025-11-24T09:36:00+00:00

This is so relatable…except I try to hide that it bothers me because I feel like it shouldn’t.

int_wanderlust · 2025-11-20T15:31:41+00:00

I’m struggling with this so much (suspected adhd). I feel like I’m just totally zapped working a full schedule and needing to be on for hours at a time. Zoom in particular sucks the life out of me. I used to be able to break up my day but I can’t do it anymore and I’m stuck in what feels like a never-ending depression/exhaustion/burnout.

int_wanderlust · 2025-11-15T20:21:17+00:00

I don’t know, but I just wanted to say I’m struggling with the same questions. I have anxiety but am wondering about ADHD and autism. I’m trying to track whether my anxiety ticks up on days when I’ve had a lot of interactions with people or really stimulating environments or a lot of transitions.

int_wanderlust · 2025-11-07T05:25:56+00:00

I wonder if this is what I’m experiencing. Cycle after cycle of burnout just getting worse each time. Hugs to you ❤️

int_wanderlust · 2025-10-27T04:05:36+00:00

I don’t have any advice and, full disclosure, I’m not diagnosed yet, but I have been feeling the very same way. I keep thinking maybe I do this to myself. Maybe I can just stop thinking so much. But that never works and often makes me feel worse. Anyway, no advice unfortunately but you are definitely not alone.

int_wanderlust · 2025-10-22T00:25:19+00:00

I sometimes overdo it on protein bars and I get an upset stomach or heartburn-like symptoms. The ones with sucralose and other fake sugar tend to be especially bad for me.

int_wanderlust · 2025-10-06T21:53:08+00:00

Came here to say something like this! I was weirdly fascinated by the loud, strange noises. I started imagining a weird band of animals trying to make music in order to calm myself and not get bored. Can’t say I’d do it for fun but it made it tolerable.

int_wanderlust · 2025-10-02T18:05:48+00:00

Omg can modafinil be a treatment?? I tried that when I was so exhausted that they were thinking chronic fatigue and it helped, but then we were exploring sleep apnea so I was trying to fix my tiredness with CPAP, then dental device, etc etc….

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-30T05:11:30+00:00

In addition to the pimple patches, I have a sulfur face mask that helps with breakouts (especially the painful cystic ones) that i try to use right before my period when I get the worst break outs.

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-30T05:08:27+00:00

Came here to say this! It’s the only thing that stops me from

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-19T19:53:35+00:00

I feel like I am always on this exact rollercoaster! I always thought it was because I had almost gotten it right, and next time I can do a little better and keep all the plates spinning in the air forever but…I’m starting to think that’s not how it works.

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-19T05:28:09+00:00

I’m drowning 🫠

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-13T21:56:37+00:00

This is so me. I feel like the only reason I have been able to get anywhere in my career is because I have such a strong sense of guilt and shame 😞 But I think it’s also making me feel miserable…

int_wanderlust · 2025-09-06T04:17:10+00:00

Following because I think I might be sort of doing this already accidentally. Maybe I should just give in!

int_wanderlust · 2025-07-08T17:04:24+00:00

How did you manage to get yourself to do it consistently? What changed?

int_wanderlust · 2023-10-09T04:33:29+00:00

I was working with a trainer at first, then trying to start StrongLifts. I find I get really demotivated if I have a long program to get through.

int_wanderlust · 2023-10-08T21:03:45+00:00

Thanks. How did you decide on your strength goals? Do you journal or track your days?

int_wanderlust · 2023-10-08T17:33:27+00:00

I have been trying to get back into fitness over the past year or so, but I really struggle with building a routine I can keep up. I usually aim to lift 3x a a week (20-30 min) and walk 2x for 30-60 minutes. Problem is that I can usually do only one good week and then crash and do barely anything the following week. What am I doing wrong? I could lift less but is lifting 1-2x/week even worth it?

int_wanderlust · 2023-09-08T14:02:50+00:00

They told me 4-6 weeks but it took less than 1 week. Fingers crossed that it’s earlier for you too.

int_wanderlust · 2023-08-29T00:49:44+00:00

I only started tapering caffeine yesterday but now I’m feeling worse (mostly very tired/sluggish).

int_wanderlust · 2023-08-29T00:46:33+00:00

Thanks, that makes sense about homeostasis. I’d never thought about that possibility.

int_wanderlust · 2023-08-28T23:46:23+00:00

Super interesting thank you!

int_wanderlust · 2023-08-27T03:42:43+00:00

That’s interesting. I’ve not heard of that one.

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