My First Month on ADHD Medication
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- Опубликовано: 4 мар 2023
- i've been really hesitant to start adhd medication, but i have to admit i really think it's made a difference for me. i wanted to make this to try and normalise taking medication, because if you need it, that's okay! there is no shame in it at all.
if this is something you're thinking of doing, please make sure you speak to your healthcare professional because everything i am saying in this video applies to myself ONLY
i am not a medical professional and nothing i say is intended to be taken in as medical advice, it is only for the purpose of entertainment
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I started ADHD meds a week ago, after being diagnosed at 43. the "noise and sudden quiet" was a definite shock. we started with extended release adderall, so I'm waiting to see where it goes. that mourning period for "what could have been if I'd known this 30 years ago" is definitely real. oddly, I've not had terrible crashes from it so far, which is good.
Oh my Goodness. I am 43 too and this video makes me feel sad, even your comment when you wrote that what could have been if you'd known this 30 years ago. I am seriously thinking to go to the doctor and start using. Best wishes for you.
Try Mydayis. It’s the same thing but lasts 16 hours
Thank you for the video. I discovered this year that I have ADHD and began treatment with Ritalin. I can relate to the feelings you expressed. It’s tough to be like this, but now I feel like I’ve had a “eureka” moment. Many things I used to do, and still do, now make sense. I’m 27 years old and in my third year of medical school. In Brazil, we have to pass an entrance exam to get into university, and it took me six years of trying and hating myself because I couldn’t achieve my goals.
I know I’m just beginning the treatment, but I feel like someone I’ve always wanted to be but thought I could never be. It’s fantastic to sit down and study. On the first day I tried Ritalin, I was able to do something that used to be horrible for me: sit, read something, and understand it with focus without needing to read it again. It’s one of the best feelings of my life. I feel confident, certain, and attentive. I understand it’s just the beginning, but I feel like the best days of my life have just begun.
Wow, thank you so much for sharing. I am so glad you have found some peace and clarity after trying medication. Your persistence is amazing, and truly something to admire. I hope everything continues in the right direction for you!
One thing i noticed was how everything slowed down, eating, walking, talking. I wasn't rushing to do everything. Even time seemed to slow a bit
I’m 52 and am awaiting an ADHD assessment after my GP referred me. Thankfully because I live in the UK the process is free. It's been a real revelation to realise my lifetime of poor focus, procrastination, time blindness, difficulty with organisation, emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, restlessness/anxiety, losing everything and loathing of all things boring, 'laziness' etc actually isn't just my personality. Now my 3 adult children and granddaughter are all awaiting assessment too. Quite a journey we are all on but videos like yours really help us on it so thanks.❤
Thank you so much for sharing this. It definitely makes you mourn for time lost and time not understanding yourself and blaming yourself for things out of your control. I’m actually going through the process in the UK too - I hope everything goes well for you and your family!
I am starting next week. Took 15 months
This is a great video - thanks.
If it helps I joined the NHS wait list in Feb 2021 and I'm receiving my first prescription this week x
It's a long waiting list i am afraid 2+ years. Luckily I have private medical insurance through my work and was able to get a diagnosis and currently on my titration period with Elvance (lisdexamfetamine) within 3 months
I'm 56 and just learned that what I have been experiencing my whole life is ADHD. I am still coming to grips with the idea of how much I have struggled my whole life and the possibility that I could have not been working so hard to focus is life altering and yes a sense of loss.
A definite sense of loss. Give yourself as much space and time as you need, you can do this.
Welcome ❤
Is 32 to old to find out
It is a reason to be extra proud of yourself
Just diagnosed at 54. Never too late to be diagnosed. It's a huge relief to be acknowledged for the struggles you've endured over the years.
I’m 42 and just started Adderall extended release yesterday. For a long time I was anti medication. It got to the point where I thought hey , giving medication a try has got to be better than struggling through life. I was so tired of not being able to live up to my full potential and constantly feeling disappointed with myself. I’m starting to feel more confident that I’ll be able to get my life together before it’s too late.
All the best to you everyone on this journey.
Thanks for this! I just started meds and this video was super helpful!❤
Thanks for opening up and calling out what you need. Take the time to do what you need to be well :)
Excellent description. Amazing job at self observation! 🎉 go on!
I've watched alot of these videos, and the "life changing"and "being at peace" is definitely both accurate statements when it comes to what the medication feels like for us, also the mourning for the period of time spent suffering without diagnosis is also accurate and seems like we all go through this as well. That sense of loss, of time, of happiness, and of success is painful but allow yourself time to mourn it. Overwhelming gratitude can help with that just knowing that despite the suffering that we finally found something that helps, and that we were able to find it without going our whole lives struggling.
Absolutely, gratitude is so important and I’m so slowly learning how to get better at that. Im incredibly fortunate to be diagnosed this young, as so many people don’t have that opportunity. It’s nice knowing I’m not alone in these thoughts.
Great video, this really spoke to me. I'm on my third week of Ritalin LA and my experiences are very similar to what you describe in a lot of ways. Definitely mourning in some ways, but excited for change in others.
@tilly Thank you very much for making this video. It's encouraging me to try the medication.
When you said off medication your day revolves around something you have to do once.. yes! I can totally relate. Even the thought of doing something that you don’t actually do. Yesterday I was finally in a focus and my friend asked if I wanted to go to lunch. I kinda felt bad when I said no, and then the rest of my day was completely derailed.
Thanks!
I had misdiagnosed my restlessness bad racing thoughts as generalised anxiety disorder.
I finally realised I have ADHD. I’m just waiting on treatment now, and I think it improve things drastically.
Thank you for sharing your story!! I'm currently struggling, and you have given me hope :)
Thank you so much for this! I hope you find something to help manage things for you 🩷
Emotional disregulation gets me. I really struggle to control my emotions
It sounds like a very general advice but meditating can really help, its hard to do especially with adhd but starting with a minute or even 30sec daily eventually you can go on for 10+ minutes.
It really helps control your thoughts which in turn controls your feelings and emotions.
Im very happy i did this a decade ago and still have a lot more control over my emotions
Thanks tilly for the video. Helps me understand so much more about adhd and how unique each of our brains are. Being kind to yourself and others goes along way in this world. Thank you.
I appreciate this so much 🧡🧡
For me adhd medication made such a difference that I though that I was dizzy all the time cause my mind was quiet and being present 😅😅😅
I appreciate your video. I'm going in next week to get some mental health services, and asking about getting tested for ADHD. It's really nice to know what medication could do, and it sounds like we both have similar headspace in ADHD.
This video is very helpful. Thank you so much❤ I am 31 from South Africa and going through the process now.
I hope everything goes well for you Astrid!!
Great video and good info. 62 and just through titration in uk. Anxiety for me much reduced and getting a buzz from ticking things off my todo list rather than procrastinating and doing more interesting stuff! Still adapting to this new way of being but highly recommend to anybody in doubt particularly older folk.
Thank you for sharing! I’m experiencing the same! I didn’t realise how much of my anxiety came from just not doing things.
I was on it from 7y/o to 18 y/o then due to financial reasons and loosing parents insurance I didn’t have any choice but to get off the meds. I’ve been off them for 6 years now and feel like everything’s been in a downward spiral since then. I now have anxiety and depression which wasn’t there before. Now I’m actually going through the process of getting back on something. Have a psych appointment in 4 days I’m so excited
Thank you so much for this. This is the most accurate and concise explanation I’ve heard yet, not just regarding your experience of medication, but also how you explain how adhd is for you. 👍🏻
That’s made my day, thank you so much 🥹🩵
@@tillyzarrella❤
If I had been diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, life would have been a lot easier. I noticed at a young age that I was easily distracted and in my adolescence I noticed that I was only good at school if I enjoyed it. But as soon as the challenge of sports, work or school came up, I noticed that my motivation diminished day by day until I no longer even liked what I was doing. I'm sure I would have finished school if I was on medication at the time. I also became unhappy with work as soon as the challenge was gone. But I have been on medication for 2 years now and since then I am a really happy person, I can focus and use my brain capacity. Thanks for your vid.😉
Thank you for this video. I recently (since September 2022) discovered that I need to be more proactive about my adhd. After weeks/months of working towards medication treatment. I’m almost there after a EKG. And this gives me two feelings. One excitement. That I’ll finally get to a goal. Two scared how how it’s going to “change” me. This video has given me more peace about this course of action.
I was really worried about how it would affect my personality as well. In my experience at least, I actually feel like I've been more myself? Mostly because it's allowed me to be less overwhelmed by the noise in my head! I feel calmer and more like me. Keeping my fingers crossed your journey goes well! 🤞🏼
very insightful, currently waiting for my assessment after being referred. GP already told me its very likely they will diagnose me with ADHD going by my symptoms, can't wait as I need something to change.. definetly effects your life & how productive you are.
Absolutely effects your life! I hope the process goes well for you!
You described the DBT skill named STOP. 👍👍 where you stop, take a step back, observe, and proceed mindfully. 👍👍
I think the correct meds will be life changing , might improve my performance at work if I was more present
First time watching your videos - the way you pronounce “Concerta” makes me suspect you’re a classical musician. If so, shout out from a fellow music dork ❤
Great video, packed with information. Thanks for making it!
63 and just diagnosed.on Thursday. ADHD Combined. Will talk to someone about meds early next week.
this was a perfect description of what its like to live with ADHD and the differences between the symptoms when medicated and un-medicated. I was recently diagnosed at 38years old. It explains so much about the constant struggle that my life has been up until now. The example you gave with the very noisy chatter in the background is no joke. I took vyvanse for the first time and that was the first time that I have experienced the peace of a calm mind. The peace and calm is life changing. I definitely had some resentfulness because of all the years that I could have been receiving treatment instead of chastisement and punishment for my behavior and emotional outbursts. Unfortunately vyvanse gave me headaches so I had to stop its use. I'm still trying to find the right med for me, but now I know that its possible. I have hope.
I really hope you find something that works for you and your brain, be patient with yourself and take the time you need to grieve and adjust to this new normal 💛
Thanks for sharing!
I tried ritalin twice and both times I felt this inner peace that I have never felt before and I felt I could concentrate on things at will more easily. I could focus without being constantly distracted by noise in my mind. Getting diagnosed seems like such an ordeal but I may start to do so
Thank you for sharing!
The part about appointments really hit home. I'm almost never late for anything but I think this is because I've naturally developed a coping mechanism. I read that being stressed releases chemicals that can actually override the ADHD, similar to how we tend to only do work for deadlines closer to the deadline, it's because the stress overrides the lack of motivation.
As someone who received a childhood diagnosis and treatment and who is now in his 30s I will say it has been a rough ride... the medical understanding of ADHD and how to treat it were not what it is today. I actually just started on a new medication... Foquest, it a methylphenidate salt designed for long release up to 16 hours.
Aaa it's just shocking for me the way you describe my life so so accurate piece by piece. And this is the first time I hear somebody having the "noon appoiment" blocking their whole day... I have the note "scheduele an appoiment for ADHD" in my notes for months and months.. and hearing your story and fighting every day with these symtomps really encourages me to go and be diagnosed and get treatement.. thank you!
Oh my gosh this made my day. It was small things like that, that just felt so overwhelming and made me feel like I wasn’t “adulting” properly. I hope you manage to start the process to get things underway. Take as long as you need, don’t rush, and be kind to yourself! You’ve got this!!
Same, I finally convinced the secretary to send me a test so she could see IF I could get an appointment with a doctor last year, and kid you not, it took me around 6/8 months to finish and send. I finally started medication and can’t wait to find the right dosage or type of medication to help me, it’s crazy how I’ve managed to live 32 years like that
@@MA-xd9zl 32 years before a diagnosis is so crazy! I am so glad you're on the path to managing this now! Keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞🏼
@@tillyzarrella I know, and want to know the most revolting part? My mother is a psychologist so when I was around 16 and explained to her about forgetting everything even things she would ask me to do seconds later, she connected the dots and took me to the best professional in town to get test, did QI test, all the tests possible to be sure it couldn’t be something else. And this professional only diagnosed me with anxiety… when I asked her why I forget everything all the time and can barely read, she had the audacity to say “because you’re just not interested”. I guess in 32 years I only really read like 8 books, but I could read the same book over and over because I forget everything, even thou I was really interested in the story. That’s the most frustrating thing for me. Hopefully now I’ll find a medication to help, since I started one 2 weeks ago, it only worked the first day, but that gave me hope because I really want to do so much in life.
@@MA-xd9zl Thank you so much for sharing, truly. That is incredibly frustrating, I have found that taking the time to grieve the time lost is really important. I am just so so glad you are on the right track now with your diagnosis and I hope you find a medication that works for you! You absolutely can do all you want and more, exciting things are coming my friend.
Thanks for the video ! I have been diagnosed earlier this year at 42 and my psychiatrist has agreed to prescribe ADHD medication once my anxiety is under control, I can’t wait to experience the silence in my head !
Honestly... That's ridiculous. Adderall helped my anxiety tremendously. I have a habit of clenching my jaw. Adderall stopped the clenching and I found my anxiety all but disappeared gone. Just an fyi. If my Dr waited for my anxiety to be under control... Never happen.
@@tammyscully879 my comment is 6 month old, here is an update. I have been on Ritaline for close to 5 months now. It has helped a lot with many symptoms I was experiencing but not anxiety unfortunately. Not yet anyway.
Therapy is helping but I need anxiety medication way too often. That being said, I have been diagnosed with a Generalized Anxiety Disorder years ago that may not be linked with the ADHD, I was truly hoping it was, looks like it’s not linked.
Started Methylphenidate this week. I relate to the silence. It was amazing! I’ve never been able to just concentrate on one thing before.
@@drtwiz7490 I'm not sure how this relates to my comment - but if you're talking about bypassing the system to get controlled drugs then I really don't want your help.
After finishing school I stopped taking medication over fear of addiction.
I had an accident andconcussion in 2022 and my ADHD became a million times worse. It became crippling - I was constantly screwing up in my job (11 years of experience and I trained my current boss), so I had to get help.
After more test and a new diagnosys, my doctor put me on wellbutrin for a month before stymulants. What a difference.
The only side effect (Vyvance) is high blood pressure.
For a few years (2010 - 2013 I think) I was on Rytalin, which worked but didn't last long.
Then came Concerta till 2016 or 7ish. Lasted much longer.
Now I am on my second month on Wellbutrin and fifth day on Vyvance. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant, so with Vyvance I have not had anxiety or mood swings.
Last week I had lots of problems at work, and kept cool all day. Solved lots of anoying problems without cursing or getting discouraged.
Treating ADHD is life changing!
Everything you've said is extremely spot on to what i feel on the medecine
I'd like to add some more personal infos about how it affects me for others to read upon
I am in uni and i have to do months long projects that take regular work hours every day for multiple weeks, its IMPOSSIBLE without ritalin i take 20mg every day but i stop on the weekends when i dont need to do anything
I have trouble working without the medecine, i go from 2 hours MAX with realistically one being productive to 6-8 hours of very productive work with 2 breaks, i get worried about my career because of this but i dont feel like i can get good habbits yet
My sleep is quite bad depending on when i take the medecine, usually i also have a crash when i get home at around 7pm and if i can relax i can sleep, thats after around 10 hours after taking the medecine i do have a weird metabolism for substances
It made me very calm as well even tho its a stimulant i never get angry or frustrated, like i can sort my thoughts, i'd never watch the news cause i'd get mad but now its whatever even irl with other people i am well adjusted
I have almost no appetite throughout the day its tough when i need to work out
Thats about it, the biggest part to me is really how it impacts how i work, i could not live without it now and i hope to stop taking ritalin eventually and be able to work correctly without it
Hi, just got diagnosed at age 56. I have been searching for answers for so long. I have been put on meds for depression and anxiety and nothing ever worked. Then they blamed my symptoms on menopause and that was the way it is and just have to make it through. I new I was very sensitive to noises, smells, materials etc. and busy mind, compulsive thoughts. Never slept well and have been exhausted all my life. I have literally have tried everything to get better and heal myself. Now i am ANGRY because I think about how my life could of not been so hard and struggled for so long. I just started a med but had to come off because side effects, going to start another one tomorrow and hope this is going to help. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Thank you so much for sharing this Kathy, it’s so nice to know that others can relate. The sense of anger and grief is completely normal and it does feel like a waste. Be kind to yourself as you try out different medications! You’ve got this!
How are you going on
I Found the medication worked so well in the beginning but now not so much. It definitely makes me more anxious and sensitive to negativity. Has anyone else experienced this?
Si. It means your sensitive
Yes. Vyvanse
Short therapeutic range. Perhaps regular returning intermittently? You can check your responses and reactions to things sex and stress
For me - the meds are a nightmare taking them regularly
I feel my energy system is off and I am disconnected from my inner power and others
The meds were really putting me off and I think - I am not take them anymore regularly
Maybe they take away loads of my sensitivity
Yes
This did give me not any insight ... yeah! ;)
Just kidding. Super good video. Can relate sooo much to every aspect your describing and i got my first dose day aaaaand i am also sooo super sad about the missed potential of beeing a better version of "myself" in my twenties, in my past. How much i had to fight during my Bachelors-Degree ... how unhappy i was ... this whole noise in the backgroud was such a burden ..
Today i cried, because of joy
I think I would shout for joy if my mind felt that free
Hey, thanks for sharing 😎
Earlier this year I got diagnosed with something called a Thyroglossal Duct Cyst (massive lump in my throat) and when they removed the cyst, they also had to remove my thyroid. So I started on some thyroid replacement medication and in the aftermath of my hormones leveling out from that, I’ve started noticing traits that seem very ADHD-esque that I think we’re perhaps masked by my thyroid issues. So the next time I have to see my Doctor for a refill I’m going to try and get the process started on an ADHD diagnosis. Hopefully correcting both the thyroid issue and the ADHD issue will finally help me get a level of control over my life I’ve been missing.
I am keeping my fingers crossed for you, and I hope you get some answers
@@tillyzarrella I have my doctor's appointment on Tuesday, so I'm hoping to know more then. However, I don't know what the process is to get diagnosed, so I don't know if I'll have answers on Tuesday or if I'll just be starting the process.
@@BrianOsler For me it was a self-report checklist, and then depending on where you are they might choose to speak to some of your family / friends and see if they've noticed the same symptoms. This can be frustrating because so often we mask symptoms to fit in!
Thanks: I am a 68 year old male and have figured out from multiple youtube videos, I probably have ADHD or ADD. It has taken me two weeks to just get an appointment with a psychists to be diagnosed. I started back bicycling and follow a training program and also go on some very intense group rides where my heart rate goes up to 185 BMP. I am a little concerned if I go on a stimulant for ADHD, it could be dangerous for my heart to push so hard on the bike . I will ask the psychist. But I would love for once be able to maintain focus. My job requires very detailed focus and I struggle with that.
Anyway thanks for your wonderful video.
Maybe you just need to stop taking the medicine on the days you have physical activity.
I been on Wellbutrin for like 2 weeks going on 3 and life has been so much better for me. Good luck on your journey 😊❤❤
That makes me so happy to hear! Keeping my fingers crossed for you 🥰
yeah I am just starting welbutrin XL. For me it helps with aggitation and hyperactivity buy i still can't get the things i need to get done done. Its just now a less chaotic sort of apathy. Hopefully the norepinephrine agonists can fill in the blanks
Crashing: eat a bag of salted peanuts or something similar just before the crash usually happens.
The nausea and headaches are low blood sugar. Eating is indeed the issue.
Yes! I’ve definitely noticed eating more often helps. 🫶🏼
Hey Tily, I was also diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. I have been on the medication for it since 2009.
From my experience I much prefer the fast acting ritalin.
I did time released stuff,concerta, for about a year. While it was convenient to only take one pill in the morning i found that after prolonged use for me it had some terrible side effects. The biggest one being if I forgot to take it by 10:00am, normally took it around 7:00am, I would become nauseous and and my mood would crash. I would contiue in this downward
spiral of dizziness, nauseousness, negative thoughts, until I was able to take the dose of concerta.
The fast acting ritalin, and much cheaper in US by the way, had no such side effects for me. If I missed my first dose I would just feel my “beehive without a queen” mind coming back. If it was a situation where I had traveled away and did not have access to the fast acting I could muddle my way through the day.
However, if that happened with the concerta, I would was completely f*cked.
I tried adderall but that caused blood pressure issues.
So I just take three dose per day of the fast acting ritalin and have done so for over a decade.
It has really changed my life.
Hey Tom, thank you so much for sharing! I am so glad you’ve found one that works for you, and super thankful that you took the time to share. Makes me feel less alone! I also think I prefer the short acting one, but like I mentioned in the video I’m currently on the long acting one. I was diagnosed in HK so will have to go through the process again here in UK! Not sure what their medications are like, but I have noticed a massive difference in my day to day. I think it’s something I’ll keep up for a while.
Was very helpful, I really hope it will be the same for me too
Very similar experience on my first day but on my second day now and actually nothing has changed so wired 😳 I am a bit disappointed but let’s see what’s happens tomorrow
yes. it is lifechanging. i was on modafinil, which i loved, but i had an allergic reaction. i now do a daytrana patch. because i suffer from migraine, if i feel a headache coming on, i pull the patch off. i like having control over the long acting meds. adderall made me the worst version of myself...
"Grain brain" ~ I was diagnosed about a decade ago, hated taking the medication because I felt like it took my personality away. After changing my diet four months ago, my attention capacity has drastically improved.
Diet and exercise can have a massive impact on ADHD as well! I’m glad you’ve managed to find something that works for you :)
Vy
@@dt.3484 I eat a zero-carbohydrate, high-fat diet with mostly meat and water.
I am on day 3 of elvanse, I can't really say much about my Focus since my grandpa passed away and I have been grieving. But I feel much more away, went on a 10km (~6 miles) walk the first day and enjoyed all the energy and peace I felt. One thing that worries my is my puls, according to my fitbit my resting puls is about the same, but even getting up and walking, doing chores etc gets it up to 110 to 140.
That is horrible to hear about your grandpa, I’m so sorry. I suppose just be patient with yourself and give yourself as much time as you need to sit with all the change. My pulse is quite high as well, it’s certainly something to speak with your dr about! You deserve all the peace, fingers crossed things get better from here x
@Tilly Zarrella thank you for your kind words! I'll definitely talk to my doctor about my pulse, thanks ❤️
@@tillyzarrellais your pulse high just on meds or has it always been high? How much of a difference are we talking about? Curious as that is the one thing that has me nervous to start my medication.
Hey! Sorry I missed this, I think I do notice some heart palpitations, more often than when not on meds. Have you spoken to someone about this?
I always thought my brain was normal before I found out about adhd and realised it should always be calm
This is good content, thank you.
I do think the audio quality would benefit from not overlapping and fading the beginning and end of your sentences. It's not natural, and my ADD is focusing on the strange editing instead of the content.
Thanks for sharing your experience with adhd meds .but what about memory disturbances?does the med did any improvement in memory 😢😢
Wonderful video. Thx
Yes I got taken off of Adderall XR 30mg. Yes I'm just glad that I won't be dependent on it no more. Although I admit that I've been really tired all the time and my hyper vigilance is really prominent now. I'm not happy of all of the millions thoughts running around in my head. But I'm still glad that I'm less dependent on outside sources...
Just shared this video with my pops. I think he understands me a little better now. Thanks for sharing!
-34 y/o recently diagnosed
I was 61.. so bitter.. so sweet 😢
I’m trying to place your accent! It’s almost a blend of Kiwi/Australian, British, American. Love it.
Mine is similar, I’m from Aussie but have had people say I sound British, South African, American, Australian - sometimes all within a couple of sentences 😂
Anyway, I’ll have to rewatch the view because I got too distracted by your accent and missed most of it 😅 adhd things.
I’m trying to make my content more ADHD friendly because I do the same thing, can’t make it through long videos 😂
I grew up in HK! So it’s an international schools accent ahaha
@@tillyzarrella Ah okay, that makes sense! I went to an international school in Singapore for quite a number of years growing up so that's where my mix-match accent came from too :)
Oh that’s awesome! Yeah it tends to change depending who I’ve been around 😂 is that the same for you?
That is exactly what happened to me the first time I took the meds, three months ago. My brain went completely silent. I cried. I'm 38 years old
Hey, this was a good video.
my son loves concerta and fits him... he loves being himself while being in meds.. he isnt impulsive and he sits well in class and not hyper.. he is more focused..
I'm excited to get my medication, I have been aware of my severe ADHD from a young age I was diagnosed when I was 14, In the early 90s, not too many people were aware of how to handle, let alone treat ADHD. And my father was against any stimulant Medications at the time, So with the stigma that went along with medication. I have dealt with my ADHD unmedicated and trying various techniques meditations, etc to try and "cope" and the older I get it seems to worsen. So I am finally going to try medication and am very excited! I want the noise to stop lol 😂
Yes I have a local specialist I work with here in Traverse City Michigan so far everything is going well
I have started with Adderall 10 mg a day now I have bumped it up to 20 mg a day. Today is my second day on the new dosage, everything is going better so far. I will still give it a few weeks before I make a determination as I can let it adjust in my body, and I don't take it everyday just as needed for work etc.
I didn't notice anything when I first took the short acting ritalin. Just after awhile after they ramped up the dosage I noticed I was enjoying doing hard things. I love my meds I feel normal now, can still eat and sleep on them too. Oh yeah it's so true the pills dont help to direct your focus, I played word games and sodokus on my phone for 8 hrs straight in the beginning.😂
Same!! Sodoku on my phone has been a killer for me too 😅
My son has started taking stimulants (medikinet) for his ADHD. He’s done 2 days so far. He says he doesn’t notice any difference so far. He got a bit of tingling and he hasn’t eaten as much today. He seems happy though. We think he seems a little calmer.
He’s only on 20mg at the moment. He jumps up to 40mg in the second week, so we are hoping the higher dose is what will help him feel a difference.
The 8 hrs suduko is my instrusive thoughts that id like to try but with whatever hobbies i still have once I've my meds.😂😂😂
Currently waiting for my meds from my Dr.😁
just started ritalin recently and had a very similar experience.
Your telling my life story
I’ve only just realised I have adhd. I can’t imagine feeling present every day. I think I would cry
Crazy, I had depression crushes with the short acting and none with long action
When I was younger at v work I use to have highs and lows. And I use to tell myself go home happy, like I came into work sad for v some reason in don’t know, then mood improved at work. I don’t know why I felt low
So which meds are the best?
I can’t wait to be totally free in my mind
Hi. Thanks for posting this. I've just been diagnosed as an adult and I'll likely begin medication this weekend. Could you tell me how many days you noticed the crash effect on the 8hr meds? Just wanted to know how long it may take to level out from that as my body adjusts. Maybe you could ballpark that for me? A week? Two weeks? Thank you! I'm so excited to experience the quiet! I hope it works for me.
Hey Victoria! It took me a couple weeks for the crash effect to stop. Definitely will be different for everyone, keeping my fingers crossed everything goes well for you! 🥺
Just starting on Adderall. So far so good it seems. My heart rate has increased but not excessively, and that plus just a little dry mouth are the only side effects I've noticed so far.
I'm still waiting for that big jump of base cognitive function but I'm sure I'll get there. Hopefully. If not, I'll just try one of the other meds available. I'm sure one will work for me. I would prefer not to rely on pharmaceuticals but at this point in my life if it can help me raise my game and achieve more I'm all for it. It's not like I have to keep them up forever but I would like to compare my functioning on them versus off them. I'm not quite getting any younger so.... yeah. I'll be 42 this month. I still have a lot of life goals to get to and I'm not sure I could manage all of them without at least some part-time med support... at least for now. Distraction, procrastination and lack of follow-thru have been significant roadblocks in my life so far.
I was really hesitant to start as well, I think there's also just so much stigma about mental health medication. I hope you manage to find something that really works for you!
@@tillyzarrella thanks I hope to. So far Adderall doesn't seem to be giving me the kick I was looking for. I really don't feel much other than a slightly elevated heart rate. I have OTC supplements that provide some help but I was hoping a scrip might be the missing ingredient. But if this one doesn't work that's fine I'll check out the others. I hear good things about Vyvanse and mydayis. I wont love the price tag but I'm willing to give it a try for a while. Life is nothing but troubleshooting rite? Be well!
Aderall decrease so much libido be careful
I can't tell you how many times I had to skip back 30 seconds while watching this. 😅 I've been diagnosed recently, and I'm hoping to start medication in the near future.
I always feel bad for the length of my videos because I do the exact same thing whenever I watch something on RUclips 😂 best of luck with your journey!!
@Tilly Zarrella no, that's not what I meant at all! It's just a funny illustration of my adhd symptoms. I do it with just about every video as well.
How do you feel now? (Since this video is 11 months ago). Everything you said has been my exact same experience and it makes me nervous for the future.
its all peace till you stop like my world came crashing down and I became so irritable towards situations. I cried myself to sleep soooo much so it's heaven I'm on and can focus AND get things done in some order I naturally couldn't do.
Im so glad that you have found something that works for you and allows you to get more things done! 🤗
Hi Tilly--greetings from the USA. I am appreciative of your video on ADHD meds. I've been on antidepressants for 25 years for OCD, anxiety, PTSD, and depression. I haven't had much of a response. It's been a long journey. We are now looking at adding an ADHD medication for dysregulation, some hyperactivity, and certainly inattention. I've been nervous about trying a stimulant because my assumption is that it would make my anxiety worse. It sounds like you have discovered that these meds can indirectly help anxiety? Can they help mood and alertness too? We may start with Concerta, but also might try Vyvanse. I wonder if a shorter acting one could be worth trying. Thank you again!
They have helped my mood and alertness, but I think this is different for everyone! I hope you find something that works for you!!
@@tillyzarrella thank you. Peace!!!
Hey throwing my two cents for the younger people on the audience. ADHD medication can often hinder your physical development in your growing stages (up to 21 years of age). And if you lack a routine, exercise, sleep schedule, and a balance nutrition, it’s more likely due to harm than good.
I know it’s a struggle, but I am so glad I didn’t take it until now that am an adult, since I know I won’t think I need it to function (cuz I managed without it) and I know my health won’t be compromise, because of my good habits and routines.
Please don’t insist on medication, until you have exhausted you lifestyle regulation avenues.
Hi, I just started to take Ritalin with long lasting effect, today is my 2nd day (1st of September). I've noticed today that my vision got blurry and I see double (literally right now), it gets worse when I read and write. Did you had the same and of so how long did this last for you? I hate this feeling cause I need my eyes to study but it's impossible this way.
I didn’t have that experience, if you’re able to speak to your health care professional that would be best. 🩷
I starred taking the lowest dosage of Concerta four days ago, and I'm a bit upset at it making me even more unfocused and gittery... very far away from my "Eureka" moment :/
Feels like I still have time to live
I got Ritalin short acting last week and for me it didn't work at all. It did nothing for me, I hope I find other meds that will work, maybe I need higher dose :( -.-
My husband has adhd. In my opinion adhd people are after autists and narcissists the most frustrating people to be with.
It’s a nightmare and I think this nightmare is going to end in a divorce.
I had hope that the right medication would help improve his behavior a lot but it’s absolutely not enough… there’s still too much, way too much left of this shitty disorder.
Hey did your one of the symptom for adhd include dissociation as well?
I think I've dissociating despite being on ritalin for 1 months. Not to mention it givese huge anxiety.
that sounds incredibly stressful! Have you been able to talk with someone about it? I do have some dissociation but I don’t know whether that’s a part of ADHD or not!
33 and day 3 on adderal and i had the same thought… is this how it could have been for last 30 years? Lol but were here now
Exactly! Hard to know what could have been, but so thankful that we’re here now.
I feel like the anxiety (with me at least) is just a symptom of adhd. Since I was diagnosed later in life I think it had a lasting effect on my life, but it probably originally developed because of adhd
Thank you for sharing this 🧡 I hope now you're able to find something to manage your symptoms that works for you!
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Hi :) I will give it a try tomorrow after breakfast. Lets see :)
My managers at work think I get confused. That’s what it looks from the outside
On medication, is it easier to clean and tidy?
I have found it to be easier yes!
Idk I have started Ritalin recently and my brain is lot louder sometimes w/ songs that I like😂 and only feeling higher/ can’t focus better.
Oh that’s not good! I hope you find something that works for you!
UPDATE: i got my diagnose ADD and have been on Elvase for a week soon. I can really say that so far the medicin have helped me a lot in so many places.
I am on the path of getting a diagnose
as a 57 year. It feels very nice to see how the medication can help and get a change to be a person that you want to be.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed everything goes well for you, and I wish you well on your journey 🤞🏼
@@tillyzarrella
UPDATE: i got my diagnose ADD and have been on Elvase for a week soon. I can really say that so far the medicin have helped me a lot in so many places.
I feel like a New person.
Wow that is incredible!! 🩷 so happy for you!
It only worked for 3 months, and now it does nothing but make me more depressed yet content with lazing around.
So everyone else v is not having constant thoughts, what do they think about 24/7