• surewhynotlem@lemmy.world
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    Welcome! You’re possibly a self medicating ADHD person.

    Otter common signs you should get checked out

    • do you sit there paralyzed and unable to do a task, even when you want to do it and know it needs to get done?

    • are you weirdly calm and effective in stressful and panicked situations?

    • do you get really into a hobby for a while, then drop it forever because you lose all interest?

    If so, a diagnosis could be life altering.

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      Otter common signs

      • Do you enjoy fresh fish as a meal?

      • Are you good at swimming?

      • Do you have a favorite rock?

      It is important to identify if you are an otter so you can build an appropriate environment and daily routine that is conducive to a happy lifestyle.

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        Yeah but if one of my friends wants to take up leatherworking, guitar, beer brewing, 3d printing, miniature painting, drone photography, Super Nintendo, bass, embroidery, scuba diving, or stiltwalking I have some gear and between 3 weeks and 6 months of knowledge to get them started. Oh, also, does anyone have a good source for parts on old gi joe toys?

      • Benaaasaaas@lemmy.world
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        Since I’m aware of this I just focus my energy on choosing the perceft balance between price and quality of the required equipment and then never actually buying it because by the time it’s chosen I’ve already found another hobby.

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          It drives my partner crazy when I do this for absolutely everything. I think it’s a valid methodology for efficient… living?

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      Devil’s advocate if you’re an adult and your QOL is fine DO NOT entertain meds without a clear understanding of what they do, what they solve and what you’re looking for.

      I got diagnosed at 40. I tried meds. First biphentin then concerta. Then I dropped it. What I need meds for is to assist with was negligible in my life with the exception of emotional regulation which they were making my life substantially worse. I’m successful in a career and as a father. I fail at relationships. I made the executive decision that meds are not for me. Psychology and CBT are far more valuable.

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        Although I agree medication is certainly not needed if your QOL is fine, it is still the best moment to find out what type/dose/brand works best for you. Life can quickly take some unexpected turns and finding the right medication takes a while, as well as the process generally not being the most comfortable if you don’t get lucky on the first try. Knowing if, and what kind of, meditation works for you could come in handy when problems start piling up.

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        100% right. I stayed unmedicated until my coping mechanisms started to fall apart. I’m currently on the lowest dose of medication, just to get back to that normal.

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        a lot of adhd things are “normal” problems that people deal with, except that they are often dialed up to the point of affecting a person’s daily life negatively.

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            So much this. Like sure. Zoning out/disassociating is totally normal. When you spend 1/2 your day doing it and it’s manifested as paralysis it becomes A bit of a fucking issue.

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        It’s about frequency and how badly it affects your quality of life. I went almost 40 years just self-medicating with caffeine and having lots of coping mechanisms. But with the birth of my second child, it was too much and I couldn’t hold it together. That’s when I got a proper diagnosis and medication.

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      Wow, I’ve been thinking I might have ADHD for a bit now, but this is a perfect description of me.

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      What if I check all boxes and start to behave slightly more rational after nightly dose of 50mg of Doxepin?