attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Lately my ADHD had been out of control, to put it lightly. It was suggested to me to try Adderall withhow bad it's been, so I spoke with my psychiatrist about it and he prescribed me a decent dose. Upon taking my first dose, I pretty well feel like a whole new person. My mind isn't racing, I can actually concentrate and slow down, I'm less impulsive, and I can still eat and hold conversations, just while calm and collected overall. It's a really nice feeling and I can't say what will work for everyone, but this prescription is definitely already helping me and my ADHD symptoms. I highly recommend it to those that can and should take it (and obviously don't take it if you want to use it unsafely or for recreational purposes. Anyways, just thought I'd share my happy news. I am enrolled to start college full-time extremely soon and I finally feel ready for it upon taking this medication. I'm so glad someone recommended it to me. ❤ #feelinggrateful #ADHD #AdultADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #medications #trialanderror #grateful

I have Combined presentation ADHD, and it’s extremely prevalent in my life, and the problem I frequently have with looking for advice is that I get people who think they know better telling me that the same thing I’ve tried five times is going to solve my problems. Apps, calendaring, planning, reminders, etc., I’ve either done, am doing, or have tried so much. ✨ Please don’t ablesplain to me, thanks ✨

#BipolarDisorder #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder   #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder   #Autism   #LearningDisabilities   #Neurodiversity   #TouretteSyndrome   #AuditoryProcessingDisorder   #Anxiety   #Dyslexia   #Dyspraxia   #SensoryProcessingDisorder    #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder

Now that i've posted many hashtags...

I was reading about a concept called "Twice Exceptional."  Kids (or adults) who are considered Twice Exceptional may be extremely knowledgable/skilled/talented/gifted in one or a few areas, but they also struggle with a neurological, learning, psychiatric disability (or multiple). The articles talked about kids, but naturally kids become adults. Sometimes school is a struggle for those who are twice exceptional, and for others they have found ways to cope and 'succeed' by our society's standards.

I myself have many mental illnesses and some learning struggles too, but not diagnosed till adulthood. I also have "superior" verbal comprehension skills, yet remain low average/average for everything else. IQ tests do not matter though. My reality is my giftedness in writing seems to contrast with other learning and emotional struggles.

(for reference, I am a 26 year old female with bipolar, OCD, BPD, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, learning disability, ETC. I excel at writing/creativity, struggle in math, auditory processing, and motor skills)

Let me know if you relate... I always feel like I'm not being "productive enough" or "doing enough"... as someone with several mental illnesses and learning issues, I realized that perhaps I should be easier on myself. I certainly judge myself more harshly than I would judge another in the same situation. I graduated college (despite many hospitalizations), I'm in grad school... I should feel good about that. I guess I just feel guilty that I don't have a job right now and that sometimes I find 'simple tasks' to be not so simple (doing dishes, cleaning, laundry, groceries etc). Just looking for support I suppose, and to see who else may feel this way.

Also, if anyone has advice on overcoming these things, I'd be happy to hear!

#BipolarDisorder #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #AnorexiaNervosa #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #LearningDisability #Depression #Anxiety

I often wonder if I am on too many medications, but then again, I do feel better...so perhaps I shouldn't overthink it?
Just for reference my current mix is lithium (bipolar), Vraylar (bipolar), Anfranil (OCD), Clonidine (anxiety), Vyvanse (ADHD), Strattera (ADHD)
I know I should probably just trust in my doctor, but I am always curious to see what others are taking. It may be a lot of meds, but I feel the best I've felt in a while #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #BipolarDisorder #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder

#52SmallThings Well it has been two weeks since I posted. My head seems less cloudy and more focused. Work is going well. I am just keeping busy. I did write two blog posts this week. I think my goal is to help others see how much this self-care practice has helped me. #CheerMeOn #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder

I am a Special Education teacher at an elementary school. I believe students need a vision and hope for their future from the beginning. I have shown my students videos about Landmark College as a way to show them that even with a disability, they can go to college and achieve success. By chance, I also was able to have a PhD candidate with a learning disability come and speak with them.

I would like to keep the momentum going with some form of mentoring. However I have noted that the few mentoring programs for students with disabilities starts from middle school on up.So in lieu of that I would like to collect a series of videos that I could show my students periodically. If you are are college age or recent college graduate with a Learning Disability, ADHD or ASD and would like to participate please leave me a message.I have a series of questions for you to answer to help give your video a direction. You would need to video yourself using those questions and email the video to me. I will not use it for any other purpose than to show my students. Thank you. #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #Autism