Greetings, fellow ADHDers!
These last three years have been a shit show, that led to the simple conclusion: Medication sucks (for me).
I’ve been through at least 8 Non-Stims and 3 Stims. The only Medications that worked for me was Adderall (but the anxiety it induced was unbearable) and Straterra (but I’m of the lucky few who have Urinary side effects). My Psychiatrist tried to balance it out with Zoloft and other similar medications but the side effects whacked me out so hard, it resulted in a Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Type 2. (Two weeks after i stopped taking all meds, all side effects subsided and my emotional state stabilized.)
Now, Im terrified of Medication. A lower dose of Adderall would conceivably help, but I dont like the health risk its impact on my cardiovascular system could have, and I have a genetic history of heart disease.
In conclusion: Medication isn’t for me, and I need some tips of managing symptoms and depression related to ADHD symptoms. Life is HARD.
Thank you
I don’t run. The activities ifo are cycling, hiking, and power walking around my area.
For me setting alarms on my phone helps immensely.
And no social media (yes video content counts) at all until after I get back.
It’s not perfect if my boss wants to screw with my schedule again (too often) but it’s better than having to remember myself.
I do those activities on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. I also make sure to go hard every time I do as the harder I go the easier it is to stay focused later. If I’m gasping for air regretting my life choices then the next day I’ll wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed.