Poll of the Day > Finally getting treatment for ADHD starting today

(+) Yeah! (+)

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

So, for certain (like 100% sure) you know I am not a "professional"?

Nice assumption.

As it would apply to anything in this topic? Oh yes. Definitely!

Potentially as it would apply to anything but I can't say for certain there.
---

I recommend you to rotate your meds every 3 mods to diminish tolerance make user to use meds that use different mechanisms of action. I developed tolerance to Ritalin and my old doctor just keep increasing the dossage untill he told me to take 1 month med vacation cold turkey....my current doctor prescribed modafinil to me in the off months:

This is how my creatment works:

3 months of Ritalin on week days
3 months of Modafinil in week days
Coffee on weekends

Coffee is actually pretty good but the problem is that tolerance is developed too quickly all people who consume cofee daily have built a high level of tolerance, so discontinue cofee when you take your meds so you can use it in your off days
---

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct

Hey maybe don't be a fucking asshole for something to do when you're bored. meds could help with that, ask your doctor

Yes I do have a bike.
---

Nah, I don't believe in medications for things I can control.

If I had like diabetes or the flu, then yes. But for my "Social Boredness" ( I am sure this is a disease somewhere) I think I won't medicate.
---

Cannabis is great for adhd, sativas particularly.
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

Nah, I don't believe in medications for things I can control.

Enjoy that! I wish I were lucky enough to not need to medicate and meditate daily just to keep normal.
---

Why is that guy being such a dick?

LOL
---

SunWuKung420 posted...

Cannabis is great for adhd, sativas particularly.

For treating ADHD? I love the stuff but haven't noticed anything like that. >.>
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct

she's the overweight shut-in whose best friends are cats, and really REALLY wants us all to know she's vegan, ok?

oh OH, and she likes letting us all know, on a constant basis, that she's better than us, ok?
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

Nah, I don't believe in medications for things I can control.

If I had like diabetes or the flu, then yes. But for my "Social Boredness" ( I am sure this is a disease somewhere) I think I won't medicate.

Yeah gosh we should get rid of antidepressants too and people should just be happy! Get rid of anti anxiety meds since those people ought to just calm down.

PS you're back to being very rude again that was a really weak apology and worse follow up
---

Lightning Bolt posted...

SunWuKung420 posted...

Cannabis is great for adhd, sativas particularly.

For treating ADHD? I love the stuff but haven't noticed anything like that. >.>

It works for some.
---

Metal_Gear_Link posted...

I recommend you to rotate your meds every 3 mods to diminish tolerance make user to use meds that use different mechanisms of action. I developed tolerance to Ritalin and my old doctor just keep increasing the dossage untill he told me to take 1 month med vacation cold turkey....my current doctor prescribed modafinil to me in the off months:

This is how my creatment works:

3 months of Ritalin on week days
3 months of Modafinil in week days
Coffee on weekends

Coffee is actually pretty good but the problem is that tolerance is developed too quickly all people who consume cofee daily have built a high level of tolerance, so discontinue cofee when you take your meds so you can use it in your off days

That's stuff to discuss down the line for sure. I used to just have coffee on some weekdays but then couldn't sleep properly. It's tea now on week days.

Lightning Bolt posted...

For treating ADHD? I love the stuff but haven't noticed anything like that. >.>

It kind of quiets the extra mental noise but it sure doesn't actually help me remember things or get tasks organized and executed. At best it helps me do lazy fun stuff. Which is not what my concern is.

And it's totally inappropriate for use with work and driving so that's out.
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct

she's the overweight shut-in whose best friends are cats, and really REALLY wants us all to know she's vegan, ok?

Isn't your baby due today and this is what your priority is, posting this nonsense?
---

Doctor Foxx posted...

ZiggiStardust posted...

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct

she's the overweight shut-in whose best friends are cats, and really REALLY wants us all to know she's vegan, ok?

Isn't your baby due today and this is what your priority is, posting this nonsense?

she is due today, actually... and if my wife were having contractions i wouldn't be at work, like i am right now, ok?

so sometimes, and i know this might sound crazy to you, but i promise it's true, SOMETIMES babies aren't born on their due date. CRAZY, i know, but it happens, ok?
---

Doctor Foxx posted...

Yeah gosh we should get rid of antidepressants too and people should just be happy! Get rid of anti anxiety meds since those people ought to just calm down.

He said he could control himself being an asshole, and doesn't need meds for that.
It was more of a joke than an attack on meds. I think.

Doctor Foxx posted...

It kind of quiets the extra mental noise but it sure doesn't actually help me remember things or get tasks organized and executed. At best it helps me do lazy fun stuff. Which is not what my concern is.

And it's totally inappropriate for use with work and driving so that's out.

I really appreciate the lazy, fun stuff. Whether I'm on my meds or off, it's super hard for me to properly relax. Does that count as helping ADHD? I guess it must

My boss even offers to let me smoke weed on the job, which is super hilarious to me. Sadly I have to decline because there's no way for me to focus while high, it's impoooooooossible. It'd be neat though.
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

so sometimes, and i know this might sound crazy to you, but i promise it's true, SOMETIMES babies aren't born on their due date. CRAZY, i know, but it happens, ok?

You didn't address the "posting nonsense" part. Why are you being so insulting right now? Baby-related stress, other bullshit?

You can go from zero to jerkwad real fucking quick for no reason.
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

ZiggiStardust posted...

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

I was just bored, sorry didn't mean to be mean.

You're the one who rides a bike? - if my memory serves correct

she's the overweight shut-in whose best friends are cats, and really REALLY wants us all to know she's vegan, ok?

Isn't your baby due today and this is what your priority is, posting this nonsense?

she is due today, actually... and if my wife were having contractions i wouldn't be at work, like i am right now, ok?

so sometimes, and i know this might sound crazy to you, but i promise it's true, SOMETIMES babies aren't born on their due date. CRAZY, i know, but it happens, ok?

Oh shit son, you're having a baby? You still virgo tho.

Doctor Foxx posted...

Yeah gosh we should get rid of antidepressants too and people should just be happy! Get rid of anti anxiety meds since those people ought to just calm down.

It was more of a response to your joke (or attack, idk) about needing medication for being an ass.

Doctor Foxx posted...

PS you're back to being very rude again that was a really weak apology and worse follow up

An apology is an apology, take that as you may.
---

RCtheWSBC posted...

ZiggiStardust posted...

so sometimes, and i know this might sound crazy to you, but i promise it's true, SOMETIMES babies aren't born on their due date. CRAZY, i know, but it happens, ok?

You didn't address the "posting nonsense" part. Why are you being so insulting right now? Baby-related stress, other bullshit?

You can go from zero to jerkwad real fucking quick for no reason.

You are also going from zero to jerkwad real quick, with all the cursing and name calling.

Not saying what Ziggy did/said/posted/typed/whatever is right, but kinda hypocritical of you, aint it?
---

RCtheWSBC posted...

ZiggiStardust posted...

so sometimes, and i know this might sound crazy to you, but i promise it's true, SOMETIMES babies aren't born on their due date. CRAZY, i know, but it happens, ok?

You didn't address the "posting nonsense" part. Why are you being so insulting right now? Baby-related stress, other bullshit?

You can go from zero to jerkwad real fucking quick for no reason.

i just don't like foxx, she's a condescending know-it-all, and it really brings the asshole out of me, ok?
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

Oh shit son, you're having a baby?

yeah, thanks man! we're really excited! it's literally any day now, ok?

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

You still virgo tho.

i kno...
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

yeah, thanks man! we're really excited! it's literally any day now, ok?

Boy or girl?

ZiggiStardust posted...

i kno...

There was someone I used to call Cherry here, was it Agesboy?
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

You are also going from zero to jerkwad real quick, with all the cursing and name calling.

Not saying what Ziggy did/said/posted/typed/whatever is right, but kinda hypocritical of you, aint it?

I mean, it's Ziggi. I can talk to him that way because that's how he always talk to everybody on here. Give respect to gain respect.

ZiggiStardust posted...

i just don't like foxx, she's a condescending know-it-all, and it really brings out the asshole in me, ok?

It usually doesn't take much to do that but okay >_>
---

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

Boy or girl?

girl

Viking_Mudcrap posted...

There was someone I used to call Cherry here, was it Agesboy?

hahahaha, i don't know.
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

hahahaha, i don't know.

Just checked, it was aslaveobeys, that was Jack or something, right?

RCtheWSBC posted...

I mean, it's Ziggi. I can talk to him that way because that's how he always talk to everybody on here.

You shouldn't emulate him, he's a good buddy, but a bad role model.
---

i just don't like foxx, she's a condescending know-it-all, and it really brings out the asshole in me, ok?

Straight up she's like the nicest person here, and you all are being assholes because.... She wants to discuss her happiness over feeling better for doing something about a treatable condition she has? Wut?

ReggieTheReckless posted...

i just don't like foxx, she's a condescending know-it-all, and it really brings out the asshole in me, ok?

Straight up she's like the nicest person here, and you all are being assholes because.... She wants to discuss her happiness over feeling better for doing something about a treatable condition she has? Wut?

i had been gone a year, i get back, announce my kid is due, and how my feelings have slightly changed on my abortion stance...ok?

i mistake one of the weeks with another when discussing fetal development stages, and she basically tells me i have no knowledge on how pregnancy works, or how fetuses develop, heavily implies i'm lying about having a kid (very original, especially for this board), and is rude and condescending the entire time, ok?

i haven't talked to this person in over a year, and she's basically telling me i'm a liar and know nothing, and the most important thing in my life right now is bullshit. i'll totally admit, she is very nice to others. but she has this condescension about her and a superiority complex towards me for some reason, ok?
---

Lightning Bolt posted...

I really appreciate the lazy, fun stuff. Whether I'm on my meds or off, it's super hard for me to properly relax. Does that count as helping ADHD? I guess it must

My boss even offers to let me smoke weed on the job, which is super hilarious to me. Sadly I have to decline because there's no way for me to focus while high, it's impoooooooossible. It'd be neat though.

Oh I agree. I can "relax" in the sense of not doing things but I'm not relaxed. I'd say it alleviates some symptoms for sure.

Yesterday i remembered things with a list (most importantly I remembered to make and bring the list) and didn't have to go back anywhere. I actually had a hot bath and read a book for a while last night after getting a bunch of errands done. Chilled out for an hour in the tub. it was pretty freakin awesome. I may finally get through George RR Martin's works

I couldn't be stoned at work. It just wouldn't be good. There's a lot to listen and react to. As much as it would make a lot of the people more bearable. The focus is also not there for me.
---

ZiggiStardust posted...

i haven't talked to this person in over a year,

Uh bud you come into all of my topics to throw insults. If you see my comments elsewhere you do the same. If you don't like me that's cool but why do you take so much time out of what should be a busy and fulfilling life with a spouse and baby on the way, just to throw insults? It's not good for you or anyone. I don't seek out people I don't like and most people don't do that either.

That's also what you did previously. For years. It's not just about the baby.

Go spend time with your fam
---

Doctor Foxx posted...

ZiggiStardust posted...

i haven't talked to this person in over a year,

why do you take so much time out of what should be a busy and fulfilling life with a spouse and baby on the way, just to throw insults?

i like how you insinuate i spend my time here instead of my family, lol. like i'm just giving up all my time to come bother you. that superiority complex hard at work, ok?

i know it's difficult for you to process this, but not everything is about you, ok?
---

Mmm point stands that if you don't like me feel free to just not participate in my topics, taking time to shitpost is a waste. And you've been wasting that time for years
---

Doctor Foxx posted...

Mmm point stands that if you don't like me feel free to just not participate in my topics, taking time to shitpost is a waste. And you've been wasting that time for years

i like how you consider downtime and multitasking during work (which is really the only time i post) is equivalent to "wasting time for years". like collectively my posts have accumulated to literal years, lmao. my family is so attention-deprived because i've been sitting on my computer for literal years... talking to you.



so, since my potd time is killing my marriage, according to you, how is yours doing?
---

Metal_Gear_Link posted...

I recommend you to rotate your meds every 3 mods to diminish tolerance make user to use meds that use different mechanisms of action. I developed tolerance to Ritalin and my old doctor just keep increasing the dossage untill he told me to take 1 month med vacation cold turkey....my current doctor prescribed modafinil to me in the off months:

This is how my creatment works:

3 months of Ritalin on week days
3 months of Modafinil in week days
Coffee on weekends

Coffee is actually pretty good but the problem is that tolerance is developed too quickly all people who consume cofee daily have built a high level of tolerance, so discontinue cofee when you take your meds so you can use it in your off days

You were misdiagnosed.
You can't grow tolerant to the chemical in your brain that's used for sending signals.
Adhd just means you have too little of this chemical. Ritalin boosts this chemical because your natural production can't keep up.
Eventually, like me, your brain adapts to the imbalance and you no longer need the drug to function properly, but takes increasingly more of it to maintain that feeling that it's working.

I strongly suggest weening yourself off the drug at 18 years old. Only use it for big tests, etc, so that your at your maximum focus. And be completely off the drug before your first job interview.
---

People that don't understand ADHD: "you shouldn't have to do speed just to keep up with everyone else"

Me: "well actually I do so go fuck yourself."
---

TC have you tried a low carb diet. It helps a lot of people with ADHD symptoms.
---

ReggieTheReckless posted...

i just don't like foxx, she's a condescending know-it-all, and it really brings out the asshole in me, ok?

Straight up she's like the nicest person here, and you all are being assholes because.... She wants to discuss her happiness over feeling better for doing something about a treatable condition she has? Wut?

That's very kind, thanks. This is just what some people to with their time I guess

I'm happy to be improving my life and some people are happy to continue doing what they do.

Got 4 web pages constructed, a brochure finalized, had a meeting about writing a news article, took photos, sketched out the new site design outlines, now working on some web forms. All before lunch and without coffee. I may even have everything done earlier than I thought even without a looming deadline. And I have made it to work 5 minutes early the last few days without any issue. What a difference!

Now I'm really pumped to finish my 2 responsive web design courses to improve on what's already built. I've got my photography site mentally planned out. It's really cool when you normally can't plan shit!
---

TES_Nut posted...

People that don't understand ADHD: "you shouldn't have to do speed just to keep up with everyone else"

Me: "well actually I do so go fuck yourself."

Hah. I might end up agreeing with this for myself. If not me then definitely I've seen the dramatic difference it has made for some friends. These medications do help people with the condition.

HeavensC1oud posted...

TC have you tried a low carb diet. It helps a lot of people with ADHD symptoms.

I have at a couple of points in my life. It's an improvement over a convenience based diet that's full of refined starches and sugars. I hate it.

But going high carb low fat with low GI carbs has been way better for me. Especially after cutting out the junk. It actually got me together enough to go seek help.

Exercise makes a big difference. My knee has been out of commission for the last week and I'm itching to get back to the gym. Can't push it. Will keep walking and doing stretches for now.
---

Last night I got into the sims and ended up playing for 5 hours straight without realizing. Holy fuck. It was cool to get into a game but I got to bed at 3. I only stopped because my eyes felt tired and I checked the time. Good thing I don't work today.

I promised myself more sims later after finishing at least 2 chapters of work. I'm hoping I can finish the remaining 6 chapters today (4 hours of video) before I get anything going in a game again.

Tomorrow is Stranger Things binge day do not disturb with work and no meds, we'll see
---

Which Sims version?
---

Damn I just walked into my doctors office and asked for adderall. Left with a script.

Jumping through hoops for low quality drugs up there huh
---

SmokeMassTree posted...

Damn I just walked into my doctors office and asked for adderall. Left with a script.

Jumping through hoops for low quality drugs up there huh

? I got a prescription the same day I saw my doctor. I'm waiting to see a psychiatrist about it. They shouldn't just hand out medication without screening.

Melon_Master posted...

Which Sims version?

Sims 3 with a bunch of the expansions. I got my sim through week 1 of university.
---

Watch your heat rate and breathing, if anything feels off just stop taking it

SmokeMassTree posted...

adderall

Now your gimmick makes sense.
---

OmegaTomHank posted...

Watch your heat rate and breathing, if anything feels off just stop taking it

I will thank you. My heart rate is slightly higher but still not bad (65 to 70bpm). So far the only noticeable thing is dry mouth and sweating. A little annoying but the tradeoff seems worth it.
---

Dude, as someone who was on it and wants to get back on, I support your decisions and efforts to control your ADHD lol
---

Addedal XL completely fucked up my heart rate and gave me insane chest tightness.

Ive kinda just given up and accepted Im going to have to cope

Doctor Foxx posted...

Sims 3 with a bunch of the expansions. I got my sim through week 1 of university.

Do a Sims 3 - PotD neighborhood, let your imagination run wild.
---

OmegaTomHank posted...

Addedal XL completely fucked up my heart rate and gave me insane chest tightness.

Ive kinda just given up and accepted Im going to have to cope

Aww. It hasn't been bad on its own but I'm defs not having coffee as frequently.

CSRouge96 posted...

Dude, as someone who was on it and wants to get back on, I support your decisions and efforts to control your ADHD lol

Thanks it has been making a difference!

Melon_Master posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

Sims 3 with a bunch of the expansions. I got my sim through week 1 of university.

Do a Sims 3 - PotD neighborhood, let your imagination run wild.

That would be something haha. I could always populate my town with them but she needs to get her degree first before pursuing her life goal of cat friendship
---

I like the regular Adderall twice a day instead of the XR once a day already. I feel much more "even" throughout the day and I'm not all fidgety and distracted by the time I get off work
---