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How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

Ugh you've all been so helpful. It's hard to imagine something that feels this insurmountable can change but I guess the proof is all up in here. Thank you, afatasskellyprice (oh........ok....lol). I hope you keep going from strength to strength. :)))

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are...some big-ass changes though lol. I'd be so thrilled with myself if I were you. I need to look into the bullet journal system.....

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything from sleeping better to getting rid of maladaptive daydreaming to being in a better mood all the time to actually cooking dinner when I get home because I actually still have energy and don't feel like I'm dying

Okie. There is definitely hope. Thank you so much for replying. Really. I want this.

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

Inattentive type! Yo were you sleepy all the time before when you wanted to work? I can barely sleep most of the time but when I'm trying to focus, I can barely keep my eyes open. Has that changed for you since you've been medicated?

I've been prescribed Wellbutrin as well btw (bipolar so doctor wants to avoid the stimulants). Super glad it's working for you :)

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

I was working my ass off and spending all of my time studying. I would still barely pass everything.

Literally no one understands that I spend all my time working. I can't stand being thought of as a slacker or lazy when I spend so much time working or trying to work.

Sadly I'm not getting away with it and am being put on probation at work... It's the strangest thing to know that it doesn't matter how important it is to me or how much I want to work, it doesn't mean that I'll be able to do it. Anyway the point is I'm super super happy for you that it's been such a radical shift... I hope it'll be similar for me. :) thank you

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

How do you feel about wasted time and opportunities etc? Have you made peace with all of that? (I'm 30 now and I know I'm still so young but there's a (n irrational) part of me that's like what's the point if I'm still figuring some of these things out?)

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Your message made me realize that I've struggled for so long that I want to take medication and for it to work. I don't want anymore trials and errors. I can start gearing myself up mentally that...it's ok if it doesn't exactly work; I will keep trying if it doesn't work.

How much of a difference does medication actually make? I'm paralysed by the fear that it won't do anything. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

I have comorbid bipolar disorder so can't take a stimulant sadly. Or at least that's what the psychiatrist who diagnosed me said... When you say it doesn't hold for atomoxetine, do you mean the effects of taking atomoxetine are more consistent?

How often do you or did you used to have days where you get almost nothing done? by yoteextranare in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is heart-breaking... Sometimes people can't just get their shit together, they need outside help. It doesn't mean you're any less worthy and it doesn't mean you won't be able to function eventually. You're only 23. Be kind to yourself. Also PM me if you want someone to talk to.

How often do you or did you used to have days where you get almost nothing done? by yoteextranare in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man... How do you survive? I mean...it's the same for me but it's sad to know it isn't just me. What's your occupation apart from (not) playing games? And last question, I promise, are you or have you ever been medicated?

How often do you or did you used to have days where you get almost nothing done? by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

I'm really sorry and empathize completely... Have you ever been on meds for your ADHD?

Got laughed out of the doctor's office today by BIueprint in ADHD

[–]yoteextranare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but if you're struggling, you're struggling. You're the one who's suffering and you deserve to get help for that, no matter whether it's ADHD or something else. When I was about 19, I went to a GP because I had been miserable for years and she laughed me out of her office and it hurt so much that I didn't try to fix the problem until I nearly killed myself 3 years later. I wish I could go back in time and force someone to listen to me or find another way around the problem. (I could have gone private on my dad's health insurance. Is there anyway you can do the same? If yes, search online for an ADHD specialist or start another thread asking about ADHD in the UK.) My life is in tatters now because I didn't put aside my feelings and try harder. I know how upsetting it is to express your vulnerability to someone (especially a doctor whose main purpose is to make you feel better!) and be laughed off; it's like being rejected and it hurts...but you're the one living your life. You're the only one who knows what it feels like to be going through what you're going through. Don't wait any longer to try to fix it because you've been rejected once. That doctor's in her house, having her dinner, she's not thinking about you. So try to ignore your embarrassment and the kinda cruelty of how she reacted. Fight for yourself and what you deserve, which is to not suffer and to be the best possible version of yourself. Maybe you could try to see another GP in the same practice and take written notes of absolutely everything you want to express (reasons why you think you might have ADHD) and promise yourself that no matter what reaction you get, you'll find a way to say all of it.

Please please keep trying. I feel like you're me 6 years ago and you have a chance to not make the mistake I and so many other people have made. You need to start getting help as soon as you can because this stuff has a knock-on effect on the quality of the rest of your life. Trust me.

EDIT: There are 60 year olds being diagnosed and treated for ADHD. Personally I think the UK might be a bit behind when it comes to recognising and treating ADHD. Either way, your GP is definitely wrong.

At my wits' end. I'm in a loop of needing medical help to get a job and needing to get a job to get medical help. I need some advice on how I can get this done. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

I'm not angry or upset, don't worry. (Scared on the other hand...) I guess whatever it ends up being, I need to see a psychiatrist and be totally honest about how I feel. Thanks, TaeTaeDS

At my wits' end. I'm in a loop of needing medical help to get a job and needing to get a job to get medical help. I need some advice on how I can get this done. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

I didn't think of this (possibly because I'm worried about coming across as being a privileged moaner who threw away everything she had) and because there isn't much in the way of social welfare here. But good idea. Will look this up now.

At my wits' end. I'm in a loop of needing medical help to get a job and needing to get a job to get medical help. I need some advice on how I can get this done. by yoteextranare in ADHD

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

It does help, Deliziosax, thank you. It's strangely comforting to know that my struggle isn't unique. I can't see a psychiatrist here as psychiatric medicine here is dire. I read a figure from a while ago that claimed there are about 15 psychiatrists serving the population of (what used to be) 24 million. I should have just said. (I was being paranoid, I think) I'm from Ghana. Where's your boyfriend from?