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You did it, c/ADHD! I'm finally one of us (mander.xyz)

submitted 4 months ago by acockworkorange@mander.xyz to c/adhd@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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So I kept seeing the memes and identifying with them, until I started asking you questions, which lead to asking how to get diagnosed. And after a visit to the neuro and a questionnaire later, I've joined the club. TBH, it lifted a weight off my shoulders.

I will begin treatment as soon as the damned insurance clears the request for medicine. I'm hopeful about the future.

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[–] krashmo@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I'm like 90% sure I'm in the same boat but it feels kind of pointless for me to pursue beyond general informational purposes. I've made it this far without meds so it seems like starting them now is not necessary. What sort of benefits do you expect to see from starting treatment?

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 13 points 4 months ago

No one can be told what The Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself. Seriously though, I see mindsets like yours ALL the time here. You can’t know what you are missing until you try. And it has a good shot to be a game changer. I strongly encourage you to give it a go. It’s like someone trying to describe sex to you if your{ve never experienced it. “How great could it really be?”

[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 13 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I was raised being told I shouldn't need meds to function, so I thought much the same. I'm glad I didn't persist in that thinking. It's not night and day, in fact I would say it's subtle enough - like growing hair, you don't notice, but those around you occasionally might.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

For some of us, it IS night and day though.

[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 5 points 4 months ago

Yes, sorry - I forgot my usual disclaimer 😅. Yes, you are correct. And with proper journaling and patience one should explore their options to find what works best for them.

[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 4 points 4 months ago

When I was living with roommates and was on meds, I didn't notice much change but all 4 roommates did.

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That's what held me back seeking a diagnosis for months. But I'm in my forties and I've been struggling extra hard lately to keep focus. So what I hope is gain back some control I had in my youth.

[–] Doc_Crankenstein@slrpnk.net 6 points 4 months ago

This. I'm in my 30s and it's getting rough. I want to see medical assistance to also regain the control I felt in my youth.

Running out of those extra "it is what it is" spoons.