Anyone else with ADD/ADHD?

[kaeguri]

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago, finally. Been taking adderall (60 mg/day, which is a crap ton), which is an amphetamine. Which means, I had to stop after I got my BFP. I am struggling so hard at work and daily life. My concentration is shot. Trying to take Omega-3s to see if that will help, but it's still almost impossible to get any work done. Or chores. Anyone else?

This is how my brain feels.

[abvintage]

Feb 3, 2015 18:50:18 GMT -5 kaeguri said:

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago, finally. Been taking adderall (60 mg/day, which is a crap ton), which is an amphetamine. Which means, I had to stop after I got my BFP. I am struggling so hard at work and daily life. My concentration is shot. Trying to take Omega-3s to see if that will help, but it's still almost impossible to get any work done. Or chores. Anyone else?

This is how my brain feels.

I've been there. To be honest exercise is really helpful for focus. There are a ton of options for managing ADHD without meds but working out is one of the best.

[motownthrowdown]

I don't have personal experience, but a friend is adhd and her new workout regimen has really helped her. She seems more focused and less distracted when I've hung out with her.

[kaeguri]

Thanks! I just starting back working out since my MS is going away (yay!) so hopefully that will help some.

Also, I noticed today's Love it button says "so-and-so is distracted by shiny things". How appropriate.

[bcmomsaysso]

I was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago. I tried taking a few different meds and hated them.

I self-manage by making lists, for everything. I find that mapping out and taking tasks in "chunks" with scheduled breaks helps keep me on point.

Also, sometimes a little caffeine helps keep me moving. I have primarily switched to decaf but on those ZERO motivation days I'll have a cup of coffee or black tea.

Good luck! It's a real struggle. Don't be too hard on yourself if you do "wander", just reorganize and start again!

Edit. Also schedule reminders for yourself on your phone or outlook. When I worked in an office I had an outlook reminder every hour to remind me to drink water lol