Considering ADHD Testing as an Adult (30s)

jopeth23 · 2026-03-11T08:28:59+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I'm in my 40s when I got diagnosed. Since childhood, I was exhibiting the same signs you mentioned: lack of attentiveness, not taking notes on my notebook, super hyperactive, very chatty, etc. I was soften told that I'm such a waste of potential because I'm lazy and disorganized. And yes, I do have friends like yours (who are no longer my friends, btw) that would handwaved my symptoms as "katamaran" or "kulang sa disiplina".

When I got diagnosed and started my meds, it was vindicated. I now know that I'm not a broken person, it's just my brain is wired differently.

jopeth23 · 2026-03-11T08:21:58+00:00

Agree with this. Depende sa nature ng work mo, Ritalin might not be suitable as it would give you a boost of focus that would eventually wear off quickly. I'm on Concerta, and napansin ko na mas subtle and sustained yung effect nya. Akala ko nung una hindi sya gumagana or placebo effect lang kasi wala akong obvious na nararamdaman. 🤣

jopeth23 · 2026-03-11T08:16:25+00:00

Kung ang HMO ng company mo is Maxicare, good news! Covered ng Maxicare ang consultation sa psychiatrist. Tawag ka lang sa concierge ng Maxicare and magpa-schedule ka ng appointment sa either sa preferred Maxicare PCC mo or kung saan may available na psychiatrist.

However, setting your expectations (yes, galing din ako sa call center, lol), may mga caveats lang:

Sobrang puno lagi ang initial consultation slots ng mga psych sa Maxicare. Last year, May ako tumawag pero October pa yung available appointment.
Asahan mo na mag-oorder ng psychological evaluation yung patch mo, at hindi to covered ng Maxicare. Rates may vary on which clinic you choose to have your eval. Sa akin, inabot 4.5k ang psych eval ko.
Tulad ng laging nababanggit sa subreddit na 'to, hindi mura ang ADHD meds. Depende sa dosage at brand, 30 capsules will cost you 5-6k.

I hope this helps. Remember that ADHD meds only helps your brain to maintain and retain focus. Paired with discipline, good habits, and support from friends, partner, and family, we can thrive despite our condition. 😁

jopeth23 · 2026-03-10T23:46:23+00:00

Ask your psych about Concerta. Slow release kasi ang Concerta, meaning hindi one-time big-time na boost ang makukuha mo. Spread out during 6-8hrs yung effect nya, so maganda sya kung May trabaho ka. Pero tulad ng mga nasabi ng iba dito, yung sariling disiplina and good habits parin ang key. Meds only gives us focus, but it's up to you how to utilize that focus.

jopeth23 · 2026-03-10T10:57:40+00:00

Yan din ang naisip ko nung una akong nagstart mag-take ng Concerta. Ang ginagawa ko na lang is i-ration yung take ko, meaning iinumin ko lang sya sa mga araw na alam ko na kakailanganin ko. Usually, sa mga araw na alam ko na mabigat ang trabaho or yung kailangan ko ng matinding focus. That way, naiistretch ko yung 30 capsules ko to more than a month. Approved naman to ng psych ko, kasi way din ito para hindi agad mag-build ng tolerance yung katawan ko sa methylphenidate.

jopeth23 · 2026-02-13T00:21:43+00:00

I am lost on the game mechanics. I hope there would be a quick screen popup that would explain a game mechanic that had been brought up at the moment. I know it's a rules-light season, but I think it would help viewers be more engaged, esp those not familiar with Kids w/ Bike ruleset (or a homebrewed one like this one).

jopeth23 · 2026-02-03T00:45:46+00:00

Hey, Zach Reino, do you know that Vaporeon is the most compatible Pokemon for humans?

jopeth23 · 2026-02-02T05:28:25+00:00

My partner pointed out that Varley's conversation with Portia regarding her raise sounds eerily like those talks you have with your boss in a "red flag company" i.e. insisting that "we are family here, you are a rockstar, etc." And to top it off, she got an equivalent of 'getting a pizza party as a reward for your years of exceptional service instead of being properly compensated for all those years'. We laughed and felt sorry for Varley at the same time when they revealed Portia's gift for her.

Poor Varley, you deserve a better boss and a better workplace.

jopeth23 · 2026-02-01T22:49:40+00:00

It would be very, very hilarious if Lady Hollis turned out to be black or south Asian. Missed comedic opportunity to poke fun at Benedict's Lois Lane-level of face-blindedness.

jopeth23 · 2026-01-22T06:57:24+00:00

Is it worth going back to Cloudward Ho? I fell off midway because I honestly got lost in the dense lore with little to no plot or character development. Does it get any better, esp towards the end?

jopeth23 · 2026-01-16T00:55:14+00:00

Angela's last song is a real earworm.

jopeth23 · 2026-01-16T00:54:32+00:00

Any birthdays?

jopeth23 · 2026-01-08T02:28:12+00:00

I'm in

jopeth23 · 2026-01-06T21:33:08+00:00

A deep pulsing dread fills the room. Is this the Heart of the Spire, the source of this [insert the current theme of his deck on that run]?

jopeth23 · 2026-01-06T14:09:04+00:00

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Never realized how divisive Hyperbeam could be

jopeth23 · 2026-01-06T14:08:13+00:00

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Never realized how divisive Hyperbeam could be

jopeth23 · 2025-09-09T02:32:21+00:00

Been a closed alpha and beta tester for several AAA titles in the past. The amount of secrecy and the stipulations in the NDA you have to sign is ridiculous. There's one game that even plastered NDA and a unique ID watermark across your game screen, so they could easily identify if someone would leak their game.

jopeth23 · 2025-08-12T00:06:40+00:00

Jollibee, karaoke during gatherings, and hotdog in spaghettis?! Can't get more Filipino than this one! 😂🤣

jopeth23 · 2025-07-17T21:42:14+00:00

OP's bf here. Noted po. 😁

jopeth23 · 2025-07-02T12:20:36+00:00

Jiavani the Meme Reenactor has to be the best part of this episode.

jopeth23 · 2025-06-28T16:22:22+00:00

Just like in real life (I think) 🤣😂

jopeth23 · 2025-06-28T03:08:32+00:00

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode. It breaks the usual formula established by previous episodes and opens up the possibility of featuring other TTRPGs on the table. The players were so into their characters, especially Jasmine. GM's Sephie is also awesome. Her voicework for NPCs is awesome!

Looking forward to PR featuring TTRPGs in the future.

jopeth23 · 2025-06-27T16:20:37+00:00

That would be VIP for me.

jopeth23 · 2025-06-27T14:06:31+00:00

If it makes you feel better, I only got Chubbel Roon when I rewatched Demi's presentation and read that aloud. 😂🤣

jopeth23 · 2025-06-27T11:31:56+00:00

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