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This is actually the opposite of what I’ve seen
Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
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Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#42Talk to the doctor and all that. But for added context, some stuff I learned which I don't see often mentioned: - most ADHD meds wear off in hours, even the extended release ones, so you can always try it without long term changes - people talk mostly about stimulants, but there are non-stimulant options too, with the benefit of easier prescribing and avoiding the shortages - HN (thanks @Podgajski) pointed me at an i…
Can you elaborate on point 3. Did you fix the deficiencies using supplements or a changed diet? On what time scale did you see improvements?
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#43I think I have a somewhat similar case. Whenever there's an important or interesting task at work, it's literally impossible for me to distract and stop before it's done. I can skip my dinner and sleep because my mind is fully focused on the task. Because of that, I can also do a lot.
On the other hand, I cannot watch movies or read books because my mind wanders every second and it's really hard to concentrate.
I also suffer a lot from frequent anxiety.
Anyway, amphetamines are not allowed where I live
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#44Seek professional advice and trust your intuition.
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#45What subtype are you?
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#46Time box it.
A lot of people are instinctively anti-medicine, but a common counter-thread you'll see is: "Man, I wish I had tried medication earlier." They are also both quite generic and non-specific to you and your circumstances.
Medication under an experienced psychiatrist, supplemented by effective non-medical therapy, allows you to temporarily try medication and gain individual experience whether it is a good decision for you.
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#47Try it. I find it very beneficial for focusing on things which are necessary but uninteresting.
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#48Talk to the doctor and all that. But for added context, some stuff I learned which I don't see often mentioned: - most ADHD meds wear off in hours, even the extended release ones, so you can always try it without long term changes - people talk mostly about stimulants, but there are non-stimulant options too, with the benefit of easier prescribing and avoiding the shortages - HN (thanks @Podgajski) pointed me at an i…
Can you elaborate on point 3. Did you fix the deficiencies using supplements or a changed diet? On what time scale did you see improvements?
Supplements. Almost 2 months on 200mg b6 daily (first paper), a couple of weeks with added b2 (found the second paper). Effects kicked in in ~half a week. Contrary to the paper, the effects still mostly wear off in over a day. Tried both ritalin and non-stimulants before (which worked), but all had bad side effects. These vitamins are about as effective for the issues I had.
I didn't get tested first, so can't tell if I would come up with the described deficiencies from the second paper.
Re: Ask HN: Should I medicate my ADHD?
#49Anyone tried neurofeedback?
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#50I struggle with the same thing. I have tried several times to get seen thinking it would be an easy process and have ended up missing them or procrastinating scheduling. I don't want to change who I am while at the same time I don't want me holding me back anymore. I am truly hoping 2024 is the year where I actually give it a try.
For what it is worth I found a lot of comfort in the audio book version of "Driven to Distraction". Somehow listening to others struggle made me feel not alone in the battle with one's mind. https://www.amazon.com/Driven-Distraction-Revised-Recognizin...