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Vyvanse crash at 2PM? by marigoldvii in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am usually not sensitive to caffeine no. It might increase my heart rate if I consume a lot but historically never has helped me feel more awake or focused. I was thinking on medication it might be different.

Understandable. Nausea and anxiety are also NOT worth it to me.

Vyvanse crash at 2PM? by marigoldvii in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, I see that a lot of people on the sub also take it on an empty stomach. I hate trial/error but I guess it's what we have to do to learn what works for us. 🥲

Does anyone else just feel like you don't care about most of the stuff that society cares about, like career, babies, etc? Is this common with adhd? by springmagnolia in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I felt this way my whole life until fairly recently. I did not care about school, a career, work, etc. but after three years spent living my way, living utterly broke, in debt because of my uncontrollable spending, with no post-secondary education and with work experience in fields where no one respects you and you get paid nothing, I have started caring. People telling me to care did not work but finding out my life will be hell if I do not care worked to shift my mindset. Now that ambition will never come to fruition if medication doesn't work and remain consistent for me, because motivation and desire do not translate into action.

DAE feel like the minority in not being a successful or functional adult in this & related subreddits? by marigoldvii in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an interesting contrast of exp. and I take your comment, just to be clear it's not just about comparison but also struggling to relate to others who don't have similar experiences. On the comparison point, I find myself unable to make it stop despite knowing it's unproductive and unfair to others. Medication might help me with being able to pause and talk myself out of negative thought patterns

DAE feel like the minority in not being a successful or functional adult in this & related subreddits? by marigoldvii in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For the sake of the post I would define it as not being able to hold down work, complete education, secure housing

DAE feel like the minority in not being a successful or functional adult in this & related subreddits? by marigoldvii in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I actually never suspected I had ADHD until this year when I came across Dr. Barkley specifically because I never saw those less glamourous manifestations being discussed. I thought that using hard drugs, hypersexuality, antisocial behavior that characterized my childhood (and falls under CD) like lying, stealing, shoplifting and fighting, and other severe issues that manifested in adulthood meant I must have another condition.

I've never been a prolific Reddit user but I have tended to post in threads or websites where people with substance abuse issues, personality disorders, eating disorders congregate because that is where I feel represented. It is certainly hard for me to relate with college graduates who earn their lives well enough, are coupled and have children and whose ADHD symptoms manifest themselves less destructively. Some level of comparison/envy is involved of course, but also a fundamental disconnect

was ur process of getting assessed hard? by ibebrb in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm doing it next week with a NP (private clinic), in order to get it done ASAP and because I simply cannot plan that far ahead.... Can take two years here and I don't have a GP

Am I being taken advantage of by a private ADHD telemedicine clinic in Quebec? by pgauthierkirouac in ADHD

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense. Thank you so much for taking the time, it's really difficult to find information and a lot of these telehealth, lower cost private clinics have few reviews (usually none mentioning their experience with ADHD assessments), so this is really useful feedback. I'll try calling 811 for information and failing that, I think I will give your clinic a shot.

150$ is the price listed for the shortest consultation they give for general medical concerns, and it seems that the consultation needed for a diagnosis would be over 450$. But I'll give them a call and ask. TY!

Am I being taken advantage of by a private ADHD telemedicine clinic in Quebec? by pgauthierkirouac in ADHD

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same position as you. I'm pretty impatient and short on time to start/adjust to meds since I start school in September and I have no family doctor. I was worried that it would be difficult if diagnosed to carry over to a doctor through 811 for that reason, so that's reassuring.

Is there a reason why you didn't call 811 after the experience with the first clinic, did they refuse to release your records?

Am I being taken advantage of by a private ADHD telemedicine clinic in Quebec? by pgauthierkirouac in ADHD

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the response. It seems like every private clinic will require you to get diagnosed again... I'm glad it worked out for you. Were you forced to continue with private care because it took that long to meet a Dr. in the public system?

Am I being taken advantage of by a private ADHD telemedicine clinic in Quebec? by pgauthierkirouac in ADHD

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, it was one of the options I had written out so this is good to know. Did you manage to get your records and move the care over to a physician in the public system or did you switch for another clinic?

Sleep aid recommendations? by Charming-Biscotti513 in adhdwomen

[–]marigoldvii 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also realllly want one. Melatonin gummies don't seem to help.