In my early 20s I was told I was too high functioning for drugs. Now in my late 40s I tried again as I was struggling at my new job, still won’t prescribe me drugs unless I’m actually failing at life.
Similar but different story: in my 20s I was too high functioning. In my 30s I got on meds annyway and it made a huge difference. By my 40s unfortunately, it seems like every stimulant-type drug makes me feel like I’m on the verge of a 12-hour-long heart attack. So here I am off the meds and living with all the noise again :/
Yeah, sadly it’s not too uncommon a side effect as you get older – not just for ADHD meds but for all stimulants. I guess that’s why you don’t see a ton of coked-out 80 year olds.
I tried Strattera for a few months but it made me feel physically ill all the time, and honestly I didn’t think it had much effect on the ADHD. Other than that I haven’t gone too far down the rabbit hole, my coping mechanisms are pretty good, thankfully.
I have been successful despite ADHD. If your condition makes it harder to do your job, creates anxiety, causes you to procrastinate… that’s enough impact. There’s a test. If it says you got the condition, then there’s no reason not to prescribe. I hope you can find better doctors
In my early 20s I was told I was too high functioning for drugs. Now in my late 40s I tried again as I was struggling at my new job, still won’t prescribe me drugs unless I’m actually failing at life.
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Similar but different story: in my 20s I was too high functioning. In my 30s I got on meds annyway and it made a huge difference. By my 40s unfortunately, it seems like every stimulant-type drug makes me feel like I’m on the verge of a 12-hour-long heart attack. So here I am off the meds and living with all the noise again :/
Oh no, that sounds terrible. I’ve not heard of an experience like that before.
Yeah, sadly it’s not too uncommon a side effect as you get older – not just for ADHD meds but for all stimulants. I guess that’s why you don’t see a ton of coked-out 80 year olds.
I’ll definitely dig into this. Particularly since I’m older!
No luck with non-stimulant adhd meds?
I tried Strattera for a few months but it made me feel physically ill all the time, and honestly I didn’t think it had much effect on the ADHD. Other than that I haven’t gone too far down the rabbit hole, my coping mechanisms are pretty good, thankfully.
I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you. I am glad that you’re able to manage without though! Keep up the good work!
I have been successful despite ADHD. If your condition makes it harder to do your job, creates anxiety, causes you to procrastinate… that’s enough impact. There’s a test. If it says you got the condition, then there’s no reason not to prescribe. I hope you can find better doctors
Because of this I followed up and have an appointment in a few weeks. Wish me luck!
Warms my heart! Godspeed 🫡
Good thoughts there, I was referred to someone else. Wish me luck!