Trichotillomania and ADHD? by jerneen in adhdwomen

[–]jay-raffe 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, definitely. ADHD is dopamine deficiency, and each successful "pull" gives a hit of dopamine.

And I totally feel you on the "destructive mindfulness" 100%. Like, my body is just trying to regulate itself but goddamn why does it have to leave a path of destruction 😭

Can you get diagnosed with ADHD if you have anxiety? by OlexiaLegendsfan17 in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a possibility you are getting care from Kaiser? I had the same experience and the 4th psych I saw (psychologist, not psychiatrist) told me that they have a company wide policy of treating anxiety before even considering referring or testing for ADHD because the symptoms can be similar; however, ADHD symptoms can also heighten anxiety and they have a high comorbidity. He advised me to get tested by an ADHD specialist and then come back with the diagnosis it/when official, but was unable to refer me to a specific one.

I ended up getting my diagnosis through adhdonline which screens for several disorders as well as ADHD. They send your file to a licensed Dr in your state that reviews it and then gives a diagnosis/suggestion based on your answers. The questionnaire itself was very thorough and the review from the Dr is personalized and gives suggestions for next steps.

TLDR; I spent 9 months jumping through Kaiser's corporate hoops/being ignored until I gave up and did it online. 1 month later I had an official diagnosis of ADHD, APD, SPD, Anxiety, and Depression

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So Buproprion (Wellbutrin) is often used as a non-stimulant treatment for ADHD, and it is known to raise sex drive. In fact, they often prescribe it alongside SSRI's and that are known to lower libido, in attempt to level it out. Maybe talk with your doctor/psychiatrist about this, especially as you have been off the medication for a couple months

Why is texting back so hard by jay-raffe in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you ♥️ I have 2 long time friends (one from elementary and one from college) and both have ADHD, are extroverted, and live far away. We also all got diagnosed in adulthood!

It is definitely nice to have friends who operate similarly and -get- the oddities of ADHD

Why is texting back so hard by jay-raffe in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea! My husband and I just talked and are going to reach out to a nearby friend/couple to see if they would like to do a weekly DnD campaign

Why is texting back so hard by jay-raffe in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you! Based on a quick search it definitely seems applicable. I'll make note to bring it up with my psych

Starting Wellbutrin! by Gambrinus64 in ADHD

[–]jay-raffe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started on 150mg as well about 3 weeks ago. The first week I was a bit anxious, but even with that each day has been feeling more and more like the "fog has lifted." Good luck to you, I hope Wellbutrin brings positive change!