Today, I have such severe ADD that I can't focus without my medication. When I take the medication, I can only focus on one thing, but not necessarily the thing I need to be focusing on. I have a chem test soon, and I've been vacuuming my room for the past 4 hours. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it's gotten to the point where I can't afford my ADD medication anymore. Now, I'm literally too poor to pay attention. FML
Today, I woke up early and took my medication to help me focus while catching up on lectures. I ended up spending the whole day focused on fixing my drawer for no apparent reason. FML
Today, like every day since my diagnosis, I've had to choose between two impossible options. Either I deal with debilitating headaches where I cannot focus, or I feel so drowsy that I cannot focus. My finals are in a week and I can't study. FML
Today, I've been awake for nearly three days due to homework and my mom's wedding preparations, so I took some Adderall to keep me awake at school. I took too much, totally zoned out in class, became hopelessly fascinated by my own hand, and was accused of doing drugs. FML
Today, I was put on a medication for severe migraines. One of the side effects is difficulty concentrating and word recall. I was writing a paper and sat there trying to remember how to spell "isn't." This medication better work. FML
Today, I have fibromyalgia and ADHD. I either have no energy, no focus, or no energy for anything, or I burn out trying to do everything. Meanwhile, my mother is adamant that I can be "cured" if I stop eating sugar. I'm allergic to most sweeteners and she won't believe me, and thinks she knows better than my doc. FML
Today, I was grounded by my dad for "popping pills like a gangbanger". I take prescription ADHD medicine and a multi-vitamin. FML
Today, I'm doing the school run. I went to bed early and took a sleeping pill for my insomnia so I could be productive. Even if I could sleep past my partner snoring like a cave bear with sinus infection, it turns out that my sleeping pills make me hyper. The next person who says ADHD is fun is getting slapped. FML
Today, my ADHD brain won't quit hyperfixating on one specific show. I've watched all 5 seasons 3 times through and have the wiki open at all times. I've tried watching other things, but even shows that I'm huge fan of don't cut it. I feel like there's no end in sight. FML
Today, I found out that the mice infestations I've been fighting for the last two weeks was actually a recurring series of tactile/visual/auditory hallucinations, a side effect of a normal, prescribed, dosage of ADHD meds. FML
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isabelf 17
At least your carpet will be clean...?
Sarahm93 13
Good luck on the test! Remember that someone across the world is feeling bad for you xD And now you have a clean room!
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dreadlocmask 15
I have ADHD myself and I haven't taken any medication for it since I was 12. Now I'm 27 and I am doing great without it. You can focus without the meds. It will take a lot of work, but you can do it. The meds that are out there for ADD and ADHD just numb your emotions and suppress who you are. You should get off them ASAP. It is possible to live a fulfilling life without it.
Just_A_Tree 20
It suppresses us so we can function to our full ability. I am impressed that you are capable of coping without meds, but some of us aren't. People range in severity of ADD and ADHD. I've met people who seemed just completely normal to those who don't have ADD, but I could tell. I've also met people who are incapable of interacting in any social format without meds, and even then, they are still distant. Not everyone can handle being a productive member of society without meds.
jackycat 17
Good for you for dealing without it. My mom has ADHD and has done just fine her entire life without meds. I have ADD and I can't function in school without medication. I can only function in jobs with lots of sensory input without meds. I have music and an audio book going at the same time when I'm at work because it helps me focus. I worked with this angry woman (she works in another unit and no one likes floating into my unit because it's a very small room) one night who had a screaming fit and threatened to get me fired for listening to music until I turned it off. I ended up on tumblr for three hours completely unaware of what had been happening around me the entire time because I was so distracted.
Just_A_Tree 20
Ah, yes. Tumblr The ADD paradise.
fivetimeslonger 24
Talk to the center on your campus that deals with student disabilities and accommodations. They can help you with situations like this and in dealing with your professors. (Assuming this is college level). If it's high school, talk to your school counselors. Regardless, they're there to help you succeed in your education, despite the disorder. Also, check with your therapist about this and see if there are other options/medications for you to try. Best of luck, op!
BlueHairedChick 13
I have ADHD, so I've definitely been where you are. It gets better with lots of effort. :) I've been without meds for a while now and I'm doing great. I wish the same for you!
annie917 15
For some reason after I read ADD I felt the need to read the rest really fast.
Bloink 25
im the same, the other day while on my meds i was so focused on sewing a torn stuffed animal together instead of hw, not to mention i stabbed my finger with the needle :p
fuckercakes 21
Hey OP, I have the same issue. I was diagnosed with ADD when I was in sixth grade. What's funny is my boyfriend has severe ADHD and it causes him to constantly move(rock back and forth, wiggle, tap his finger or pencil, etc). To make matters worse he also gets easily distracted. It's tough OP, but we both found our methods to practice. You just have to find what suits you, a way to only focus on school, or a way to keep focused. There is always hope, so keep your head held high!
Eternity49 13
I feel your pain! I'll get uber focused on tasks that I should rather put aside..
Geraldinehoney 11
I had the same problem with my ADHD b4 my meds and i still can't focus when I go into a store cause theres to much stuff to look at my mind goes crazy, good luck on the test :)
octopussperm125 18
ADDERALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!
jackycat 17
I once accidentally took my husbands higher dose of adderall and ended up playing a logic puzzle game for eight hours with out moving from a single spot instead of doing my annotated bibliography for English. I completely understand the horrors of extreme focus.