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You did it, c/ADHD! I'm finally one of us (mander.xyz)

submitted 1 year ago by acockworkorange@mander.xyz to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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So I kept seeing the memes and identifying with them, until I started asking you questions, which lead to asking how to get diagnosed. And after a visit to the neuro and a questionnaire later, I've joined the club. TBH, it lifted a weight off my shoulders.

I will begin treatment as soon as the damned insurance clears the request for medicine. I'm hopeful about the future.

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[-] PattyMcB@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

One of us! One of us! One of us!

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Gooble gobble, gooble gobble!

[-] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 22 points 1 year ago

Welcome, friend

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you, friend!

[-] krashmo@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

I'm like 90% sure I'm in the same boat but it feels kind of pointless for me to pursue beyond general informational purposes. I've made it this far without meds so it seems like starting them now is not necessary. What sort of benefits do you expect to see from starting treatment?

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 year ago

No one can be told what The Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself. Seriously though, I see mindsets like yours ALL the time here. You can’t know what you are missing until you try. And it has a good shot to be a game changer. I strongly encourage you to give it a go. It’s like someone trying to describe sex to you if your{ve never experienced it. “How great could it really be?”

[-] AddLemmus@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Exactly - it was such a massive game changer for me. But for others here, meds didn't help, or they haven't found the right ones from themselves yet.

But not trying? It's like 15 minutes of your life, where is the harm ...

[-] Zikeji@programming.dev 14 points 1 year ago

I was raised being told I shouldn't need meds to function, so I thought much the same. I'm glad I didn't persist in that thinking. It's not night and day, in fact I would say it's subtle enough - like growing hair, you don't notice, but those around you occasionally might.

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 year ago

For some of us, it IS night and day though.

[-] Zikeji@programming.dev 6 points 1 year ago

Yes, sorry - I forgot my usual disclaimer 😅. Yes, you are correct. And with proper journaling and patience one should explore their options to find what works best for them.

[-] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 year ago

When I was living with roommates and was on meds, I didn't notice much change but all 4 roommates did.

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 13 points 1 year ago

That's what held me back seeking a diagnosis for months. But I'm in my forties and I've been struggling extra hard lately to keep focus. So what I hope is gain back some control I had in my youth.

[-] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 6 points 1 year ago

This. I'm in my 30s and it's getting rough. I want to see medical assistance to also regain the control I felt in my youth.

Running out of those extra "it is what it is" spoons.

[-] justme@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 1 year ago

Welcome to the dark side! We have cookies, but I forget where I put them :(

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago

Aw man, now I'm missing the cookies I've never knew existed :(

SQUIRREL!

[-] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Always have been tap on shoulder

[-] goatbeard@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Where are you from? I've got mixed messages about whether the questionnaires and stuff are "official," despite the fact that they've given me meds. I assume you haven't been given a certificate or anything?

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

No certificate. I was diagnosed in the US of A.

[-] goatbeard@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I'm in California and they've been super vague with me. Anyway I'm happy for you!

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think doctors can prescribe some of the meds "off label" for other, ADHD-adjacent symptoms, which makes it a lot easier to get you the meds since the way to get an actual "official" diagnosis is often onerous.

If they're being vague, it could just be because it's kind of a grey area and they're doing it for your benefit. It's probably better that you don't know.

I'm not an expert though, this is just what I've gathered from my experiences in the US.

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They're giving me METH. "Amphetamine salts" is the official name. I was impressed at how easy the whole thing was. A pathetically easy to cheat questionnaire and I had access to a small amount of hard drugs. Or will have, once the insurance clerk deems the PA worthy.

BTW I generally avoid medication unless I must take them, and have insomnia just by drinking coffee in the morning, so I'm not looking forward for the stimulant effect. But if that calms down the inner attention monkey, I'll try.

[-] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

"Amphetamine salts" is Adderall, not meth. Same family, but meth is like supercharged and way more euphoric apparently.

[-] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

You're right, it was just hyperbole.

[-] blindsight@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

I'm Canadian, but I was diagnosed with a 15 minute phone call with my GP. Granted, I have professional training in this area, and had examples prepared to match DSM criteria, but adult diagnosis can be very straightforward.