for the past decade+ i’ve just lived with crippling adhd and dealt with it as best as i could. and boy do i mean crippling.
i feel like dependency on a prescription stimulant is asking for trouble, at least for me personally.
i feel like dependency on a prescription stimulant is asking for trouble, at least for me personally.
Every other prescription I've had has an adult (anti-acids, urinary meds, SSRI, buproprion) was eventually cut off from refills because I didn't do the followup appointments. At least I can get OTC pepcid these days, I lost a lot of weight and don't need as much.
Best to just continuing wallowing in unemployment.
I’ve been diagnosed three times. At ages 6 , 18, and 23. Taking every drug. Adderall, vyvance, strattera, etc.
The diagnosing is hogwash. There isn’t a scientific test. All ‘psychiatrists’ do is take you in for a visit or two, listen to your story, and write you the prescription.
I used to be ‘unable to focus’, and took pills for it. I even see people addicted to them to the point they take sleeping medication and other pills to make up for those side effects. No thanks!
These are intense drugs, and not the good kind like DMT, LSD, or Marijuana. Which those, actually had a profound effect on me and my way of thinking. For example, weed makes me productive - and makes otherwise shit work - amazing.
Another thing is eating healthy, organic foods, vegetables, and pasture raised meats, along with exercise. These do wonders for your state of mind. Organic foods (and pasture raised meats, eggs, dairy) have up to 200x the nutrient levels compared to non-organic.
Lastly, self discipline. I had to learn to master my mind and truly discipline myself for my actions. And to make the effort to constantly ‘make it happen’, no matter what. It’s a set of values instilled and the courage to back up your own values when no one else is to judge you but your own mind. Don’t let you mind off the hook for so many things - “oh I didn’t make the bed…it’s fine” no, it’s not fine.
Also, you know, multiple years of intense study.
Does eating well and exercise matter? Of course. I feel way better when I'm in the gym regularly. It does not in any way fix the problem with my brain chemistry, though - medication does.
You do you, but don't shit on people who've finally found a way to be normal.
No. Hogwash is what your comment is. Please stop spreading this falsehood.
My name is Roman Kogan, and I have ADHD[1].