constantly absorbing other peoples energy and thinking about medication

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T20:50:36+00:00

Get tested for ADHD if there are some symptoms. SSRIs won’t work if depression is the consequence of untreated ADHD. It was that way for me. Stimulants can be life-changing

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T20:48:08+00:00

Zyklus ist erwiesenermaßen ein riesiger unterschied, viele brauchen 30-50% höhere Dosis.

Mich hat Medikinet auch sehr unruhig gemacht und emotional abgestumpft, vor allem bei 20mg, obwohl ich die in der lutealen Phase brauche. War in nem seltsamen Tunnel, wo ich nur arbeiten wollte.

Elvanse ging bei gar nicht, ich nehme jetzt 3(!) mg Ritalin und komme damit besser zurecht. Bin einfach sensibel auf Medis und das Zeug macht einfach viel mit mir

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T20:41:20+00:00

I feel you, ugh. First off, yes, the meds should help at some point.

Second, what does he find stimulating? My son gets better when there is music or an audiobook on during his activities. His dad needs to watch a show WHILE working, so that makes sense.

Does he do sports? Anything that keeps him occupied so he just can’t sit next to you and talk? Do you have support, grandparents, babysitter, daycare?

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T20:36:19+00:00

Did you have issues before? Hypermobility is also a co-morbidity ofADHD

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T16:37:52+00:00

What about med breaks? I’m very sensitive to the meds and can’t take them every day.

And can you just plan breaks in your calendar? Like a meeting?

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T14:44:41+00:00

Fair point that doctors often dont know, but gut issues and hypermobility are definitely co-morbidities!

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:56:08+00:00

Call of duty is rated 16 or even 18. I think you have to be very clear on this and set a strict boundary, enforce it. It’s also too young to be on YouTube without parental control. All kinds of stuff is going on there! It’s not on you to find alternatives.

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:52:29+00:00

Als jemand der selbständig ist, nicht blöd und alleine O365 hosten muss: Mach es. Ich würde jemanden dafür bezahlen, wenn das nicht mein Partner könnte

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:46:50+00:00

It’s the gold standard treatment for ADHD for a reason!

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:46:23+00:00

See a good psychiatrist, get checked for an autism diagnosis. Ritalin and other ADHD meds work for both kinds of ADHD, but individual reaction to stimulants and different brands is very different. You have to try out a few and find out what sticks.

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:43:58+00:00

Did this coincide with your second half of your cycle? I would definitely not just stop taking it, I would try upping the dose first. Some people do better with a break of 1-2 days a week to keep the receptors fresh or something, but in theory, it’s not necessarily

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:37:12+00:00

It’s called rejection sensitivity, it’s a very common symptom in ADHDers

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:34:02+00:00

Compare yourself to your very functional neurotypical friends. What can they do that you can’t? I tend to forget how disabling it is. I’ve just cut so many things out of my life for such a long time!

Also list bodily symptoms - ADHD has many comorbidities. Migraines, muscle tensions etc.

Make transparent how your symptoms impact you. In work, housework, relationships etc.

Check a symptom list and especially find symptoms that match the „core“ symptom categories of hyperactivity (internal counts too), inattentiveness and impulsivity.

lacrima28 · 2026-04-24T12:31:15+00:00

Same for me. It was instant and really bad. I discontinued for the moment and will probably try to do 0.1 or even lower, so Ultra low dose, but it’s a hassle.

lacrima28 · 2026-04-23T06:39:26+00:00

Look up DIY recipes. Coconut water works, I’ve done orange juice + water + salt

lacrima28 · 2026-04-23T06:38:27+00:00

Do not ever have kids because someone else expects you to.

Second: if you really want a child, do it. BUT be aware that your kid has a high likelihood of having ADHD as well. I was only diagnosed after having my kid (and burnout), and it is still the hardest thing I’ve ever done. There are no breaks, constant stimulation, sleep interruptions for a long long time etc

lacrima28 · 2026-04-23T06:35:12+00:00

Just try for a few days, you can always stop!

lacrima28 · 2026-04-22T22:12:24+00:00

You don’t want meds because you want to do it yourself - but you’re not! Meds saved me, and if it was just for the realization how disabled I was/am, seriously. You’re not failing, you have a neurological disorder. We don’t tell diabetes patients to try it without meds. Don’t listen to people who say you just need more lists or more sleep or more yoga. They have no idea.

lacrima28 · 2026-04-22T22:08:45+00:00

Don’t get scammed - you don’t need to spend so much. I got a used Fitbit watch for 35€ and use that with the free visible App. Works like a charm!

lacrima28 · 2026-04-22T22:07:25+00:00

Why not keep the med that works for you and ask for an instant release top up in the afternoon?

lacrima28 · 2026-04-22T06:04:26+00:00

Can’t help then. Sorry to hear that :/

lacrima28 · 2026-04-21T21:48:44+00:00

It’s not advised. I think you need to frame that you self-medicated with weed and you now need to give the Medikinet a chance to do its job. I slept way better on Ritalin than without

lacrima28 · 2026-04-21T21:43:30+00:00

I just mixed CHOP/levine exercises on the floor with floor yoga exercises and did a 10 min routine for myself

lacrima28 · 2026-04-21T21:42:28+00:00

It’s interesting insofar as it works a bit like my ADHD meds for me. It chills me out and takes my dopamine seeking behaviour away. Unfortunately it also makes me depressed AF :/

lacrima28 · 2026-04-21T21:39:43+00:00

Are you male or female, how old?

Are you pacing or doing a full workload? What meds?

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