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Steve
@sdv.eth
Anyone who’s dealt with ADHD long enough: has it ever gotten easier? I feel like since becoming aware of the symptoms the struggle has only worsened, despite always considering myself decently self-aware. I don’t know if it’s just the compounding responsibilities of work, marriage, parenthood, and adulthood. Or if it’s some weird permanent brain fog from covid. Or a tangible side effect of being plugged into crypto almost 24/7 for three years. Or just a dwindling sense of agency and direction and control of emotions. But it’s been six years now that I’ve seen three therapists, one psychiatrist with a brief round of antidepressants, and tried numerous tools and tricks yet it all feels like it’s falling apart. Where did I go wrong?
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Naomi
@afrochicks
hey steve, firstly you haven't done anything wrong. having adhd is really hard. i also have had many therapists etc but i'll be honest, it got easier for me when i started and then stopped taking medication. i found that just by living as a 'normal' person on the adhd medication for a few weeks i was able to find out strategies that just worked. i now find it alot easier to stick to them without taking medication because i know that i have done it before and now know how to do it if that makes sense i also found this book How to Keep House While Drowning by kc davis really practical when it came to strategy on keeping things in order around the house.
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Steve
@sdv.eth
This is exactly what I was hoping to hear. It feels like I lost momentum and I just need to get back into a groove to feel normal again. All this makes total sense. I was at my sharpest in college when I had a packed schedule and biked everywhere. I know what I’m capable of but it feels like a lifetime ago. Also How to Keep House While Drowning could not be a more aptly named book recommendation for what I’m literally going through at home. Thank you so much Naomi, I truly appreciate your response.
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BPetes
@bpetes.eth
“I was sharpest in college when I had a packed schedule and biked everywhere” This really resonated. I’m great with a packed schedule too as it drives me to have executive function and plan my day, set alarms in phone and reminders, all before first coffee or feed scrolling happens. “…and biked everywhere” This was the most effective drug for my ADHD. When I became a Dad I lost my physical activity entirely and I became a mess. so much so, I had to finally face, rather acutely, that I have had strong ADHD my whole life and effectively self medicated with extreme levels of daily exercise as a long time endurance sports athlete. couldn’t return to where I was due to injuries so I just started walking as much as possible making a game of it. So much so I now have a treadmill desk. One benefit of the “dark decade” was I learned to meditate initiated by extreme breathing (which simulated a workout) and get to runners high without even moving. I know I’ll be ok when I can’t move.
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