send it back with the request to reconsider :P
You sound like a lot of us.
2 things you didn't say were that you have ADHD or if you are medicated or not. It makes a HUGE difference for many of us.
If you are a functioning ADHD without meds, you may be able to continue as such. It can be a struggle at times.
As for somone who was a functioning ADHD adult for 49 years, I wish to god that I had a diagnosis 30 years ago, so I could have been medicated and had better control of my life.
I am unmediated.
Im a UK citizen who grew up in the 90's ADHD was poorly understood. I got a diagnosis at 15 and have heard nothing else
I dont know how hard it is in the UK to find an ADHD specialist and get re-diagnosed, but it might be worth it.
More is known now, and it should be easier to find a specialist who can help.
It may make your meds absorb more/faster into your bloodstream.
I was concerned. And in hindsight I may have had cause to be concerned.
I was diagnosed at 49. I got to this age because of strong coping mechanisms. When asked questions about whether I do xyz or not I found it very difficult to answer one way or the other. This happened a lot on the questionnaire.
The reason for the indecision was that when I was in "full Coping Mechanism activated" mode... I was in control and never had too many problems.... When i wasn't... I had many issues.... Si I would look at my past and look for instances of xyz and see some and see times when I did NOT show that...It was confusing.
The hindsight now tells me that I am VERY glad I went to an ADHD specialist to get diagnosed. He knew the signs to look for and saw the struggles I had and knew why I was struggling. Best non-medicated decision I ever made :)
1) congrats on getting diagnosed.
2) relax. find some peace with the diagnosis and realise that you are on a path to making your life better.
3) follow what the Dr.'s and therapists reccomend. Listen to them and learn what your ADHD has done in your past.
4) take the time to make sure you have the right dosage and medication.
5) realise that YOU are WAY ahead of a lot of us. I was diagnosed at 49. Talk about lost time that I could have been mort productive. I do not waste any energy feeling bad for myself, or whining about how others have it better,easier or whatever. THIS IS MY LIFE and I am better today than I was yesterday. THAT makes me happy.
6) do a lot of self retrospection, but do NOT focus on it. Focus on moving forward now. do nto play "keeping up with the Joneses"
I sought an ADHD specialist therapist weh I wanted a diagnosis.
I did this NOT because I thought other therapists wouldn't be able to help me. I did it because I wanted someone who UNDERSTANDS ADHD explicitly so that they could help me understand it
I have seen WAY too many stories on here about bad therapists who do not understand ADHD well.
THAT all being said, If your therapist does understand ADHD and can explain it to you, stick with her. IF she suggests finding another to help with that, well then SHE is telling you that she may not be the best one to help you, and you should listen to her..
After i was diagnosed and got Medical assistance for ADHD. At 49 years old.
Before that I felt like life was there just to see how much crap my shoulders could carry. Now I actually enjoy life and am experiencing real happiness :)
July should have included occasional snow.
Your FIL is a POS.
I am sad to say that, but he is for trying to get DH to flip.
That just pisses me off...
I think it depends on how your body metabolizes it. For me, the XR takes about an hour to kick in, and then I crash off it about five hours after taking it.. The doctor told me when he prescribed it that it should only take a few minutes to kick in after taking it, and should last 8 hours.
we're all a little weird right?
We didn't even TRY the IR, because if the XR only lasts 4-5 hours, whew buddy that IR is gonna be gone quick.
The dose size for me doesn't seem to matter for longevity.. 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, they all take an hour to kick in, and then five hours after swallowing it, I crash and it's gone. However the "kick" is a bit stronger as the dose size goes up. So we have me taking two doses a day, a 5mg in the morning and a 5mg about 5 hours later, and that does me right.
Interesting.
As some of the others have also responded, I remembered that all these meds do definitely affect us all different.
I am actually VERY surprised that I haven't seen anyone post that their meds affect them the same as me...
I take one Adderall XR 20 mg in the morning. I can't tell when it "kicks in". I have NEVER felt the high some people describe. I have never "felt" any different at all. I DO notice that the effects(I'll explain in a sec) of the meds last a LONG time, and some of the effects drag across a couple days in fact. I can't tell when the 23nd half of the XR kicks in or when it wears off... I am in a VERY sweet spot for me :)
As to the effects... When I started my meds 15 months ago, I had the usual plethora of side effects that WERE noticeable, thankfully only lasted a month or so. The noticeable effects that I wanted were very subtle (except the weight loss, THAT was VERY noticeable). I noticed that I was happier, more clam, and the "board room full of voices in my head" were a LOT quieter. I was able to not get distracted as easily, I was more able to enjoy my relaxation hobbies a LOT more.
Those were the things I noticed in the first week or so, followed by the more subtle changes in how I was acting or responding to situations. And then the long term effects; like not wanting to shave my head, wearing long pants, REAL lasting happiness in life , and true understanding of my condition and the eye opening realisation of how ADHD has affected me and EVERYTHING I have done for 49 years... that took longer and still more understanding each day.
I did (and still do) notice that if I miss a day, I am way more hungry than if I remembered to take my meds. I do not "feel" like I am missing things or that I am reverting back to my old non-medicated ways, BUT there is a subtle difference. I am still trying to explore this in myself and do not have clear answers yet.
Life is a journey, and when you are on that journey and somone upgrades you from coach to first class. Well... it gets a whole lot more fun! :)
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This is most likely a placebo effect or caused by other circumstances in your life.
Lisdexamphetamine has a bioavailability of 96% in healthy adults. So you could possibly at most have had a 4% increase in effects of taking the Tums. Nevertheless, it could possibly make the effects longer.
Instead it is better explained by the fact that you were traveling, which has a wide range of significant effects on the body. The body is releasing cortisols in another fashion when it knows that you are traveling for instance.
if he has a normally higher/stronger level of acid (as he indicated) would he not get more than the 4% ?
*spelling
He would not, because you can't absorb more than 100%. 100% is everything of the ingested drug.
A healthy adult absorbs 96% of the LDX, while a healthy adult absorbs 75%-100% of Adderall.
So a healthy adult on Adderall could notice a maximum 25% increased absorption compared to 4% for lisdexamphetamine.
ok. I get it.
By that logic and, just for the sake of argument (and curiosity) if he absorbed less than the 96% on a normal day, then he could experience a higher than normal effect.
I agree this is not very likely, and that he may have just had the right conditions to "feel" like he had a stronger effect.
understood.... and now that I take adderall it may explain why some days are more effective than others :)
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15 months and all is good here: )
You may have won the first 100 M sprint, but now prepare for the rest of the marathon.
Congratulations first and foremost.
Keep up the good work habits and remember this is a long term life improvement, not just "lets feel good" for a month!.
Wow.. assuming you are in the US.
You probably know the Us military is not very accepting of ADHD people.
this is what I found so far:
For the young person with ADHD who has looked forward to a military career, the possibility of being disqualified from such service can be disappointing. However, because ADHD is not disqualifying per se, individuals who want to serve in the military are encouraged to pursue this option, along with other career possibilities. In short:
*Even if you have been diagnosed with ADHD and are interested in military service, talk to a knowledgeable recruiter and apply anyway; *Be completely honest and open about your medical and educational background (being disqualified from service now is better than being discharged or even prosecuted for providing false information later); *If you are disqualified initially on medical grounds, ask how you can apply for a waiver.
Congratulations on feeling better and making positive life choices. :)
Now GET OUT THERE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! :)
diagnosed/treated at 49.
I WISH I had been diagnosed at a young age. I might have even gone to college/university.
If you have a Diagnosis from an Dr. or Psychologist, then let their education help you. As long as you didnt lie through the testing, then you have ADHD.
ALSO do some ADHD research and understanding. learn how you make decisions different than other people. Understand how that process is also affecting how you make THIS decision.
The more you know about ADHD the less scary it gets.
Ask about his dosage. It sounds like he would benefit from ADderall XR (extended release.. 1 pill/day). have a discussion with him (not an attack, but a concerned discussion without making him defensive).
Also try to understand how hard it is without the meds. Learn about Adult ADHD and how it will affect his future, before you make any long term decisions.
15 months of Honeymoon for me so far.
Diagnosed/treated at 49.
Welcome to the "way it should be" part of your life :)
And congrats. BTW... The honeymoon phase exists (in some people) because they get so caught up in wanting to always feel AMAZING.
Realise this is a long term life improvement and take "the positive effects on your ability to maintain a better life" as the real prize.
Feeling AMAZING is good, but the best part is that you are in control more now than ever before.
I believe this is why I dont seem to be experiencing the falloff.
Who says that’s my full list of issues and symptoms? Why would you doubt I have a diagnosis? Do you police every post like this?
so you come and ask for thoughts and then knee-jerk react to a post suggesting/implying a path. I suggest that anything you do in relation to this is through a Dr. (including getting advice.)
lol, this made me chucle.
Mostly because I could always (pre diagnosis/treatment) read undisturbed... If I was reading where I couldn't hear and English words (foreign music only) or was in a closed room with no distractions...
So much easier now :)
lol
Find a psychiatrist who treats ADHD. I have anxiety too and adderall actually HELPS my anxiety.
My previous psychiatrist was similar and didn't want to put me on anything stimulating because of it, but the thing is my anxiety/depression/etc is caused by my issues related to ADHD.
My anxiety was a result of my overactive coping mechanism. Sadly i had to wait till I was 49 to get a diagnosis/treatment.
Well it's not like this wasn't going to happen some time :)
Relax, we have all been there. We survived, I am sure you will too.
I was diagnosed and medicated at 49.
Adderall XR 20Mg. BEST decision I ever made. EVERY day. Once a day.
15 months later and I only have positive effects to proclaim.
no long term issues (yet) and Dr. just went to a 6 month prescription (30 days at a time).
Only your personal experiences will tell you how the meds will work for you. you can ALWAYS stop if they dont work well or cause problems.
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