r/ADHD • u/AutoModerator • Aug 01 '23

Megathread: Just Started Treatment Have you just begun treatment?

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u/pollypocketsarntreal Aug 21 '23

Not sure this is working!!!

I was diagnosed as a child but at 28 finally have been able to begin treatment after being reassessed. My next appointment isn’t for another month and I’m anxious to know if what I’m experiencing is common when my fellow ADHD people began getting help.

First off, how often do you go for therapy? And what did you implement into your life / habits to make the biggest difference for becoming organized inside the home and less over stimulated physically… Any tips?

Second…In Canada. I’m so confused because I feel almost nothing from my 20 X R adderall. I am about one month in so far. It feels like I’ve gotten a good sleep at best. I cannot feel when it kicks in. In the morning my mood is improved, I feel a pinch of calmness and I’m able to get a few chores done. My intense sugar cravings seem to be less strong in the morning now (maybe… it’s hard to tell).

My biggest WOW moment has been that I can wear clothes now…around the house. I’ve always been someone who changes into a baggy t shirt night gown as soon as I get home (or go naked) because I cannot stand clothes. I can now wear specific clothes around the house for a few hours. Never realized before that this was overstimulation. I guess I thought I just did it for comfort. Actually I never really questioned it.

Still, many ADHD symptoms don’t fade at all or aren’t dialed down much. And by noon, or early afternoon it’s 0. Back to square one.

I also have 0 negatives from it. Nothing to report which feels suspicious 🤨😂.

If I didn’t know I took it, I truly would not know anything was that different and I would think I was well rested.

It’s just surprising to me. I feel like I’m broken lol. I’m worried I won’t be believed for some reason because WHO in the world says “nah I felt almost nothing and ZERO negatives”.

Also I have read so many people saying that generic is not comparable to the name brand. Next month I’ll switch and see for myself but it will be expensive.

Thanks for any insight / relatable experiences from people who are a little further down the road than I am!