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SparxX2106 t1_itlp8pk wrote

Reply to comment by Ketosheep in Study finds brain changes associated with ADHD remission. As the brains of those with ADHD mature, some individuals may repetitively engage in strategies that compensate for symptoms. These repetitive behaviors may result in the brain changes seen in those who went into remission. by Wagamaga

Well it depends. Do you want emotional regulation, being able to focus, not be time stressed, become more organised and have a calm brain? Then yes, take meds!

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Ketosheep t1_itlqqst wrote

My job depends more on my hyperfocus, so being able to make money for food comes before my struggles on everyday life.

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kitsunde t1_itlsbse wrote

There’s no issue with hyper focusing, there’s a brief initial adjustment period. Like on Concerta you’ll get hungry less, there was a bit of eye tingle at the start and some people report a headache. But after about a week your body adjusts.

If anything I find that that it feels hard to move my focus away and find interruptions more irritating on Concerta than without.

I got it when I was 34 and it’s a literal night and day difference in how well I handle my job. I can sit down and just do work, and procrastinating is a deliberate choice rather than a doom spiral.

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Kiosade t1_itmaed4 wrote

How hard was the process of finding a doctor and then how many appointments did it take to get to the “coasting on auto-pilot” moment? I’m pretty sure I’ve always had ADHD but am afraid of having to take a lot of time off work for dr appointments in order to get diagnosed/treated. Also worried about having to pay for $$$$ each visit…

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kitsunde t1_ito6x7y wrote

It’s very country dependent, I can’t answer that for you. It took me 1 visit to a private doctor and then it was just about finding the right dosage, it’s a regulated substance here so I have to go back every 3 months or so. It’s different in every country.

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SparxX2106 t1_itlr96u wrote

Well you will have a good focus non the less. So all i could advice is to simply try it out, as that doesnt hurt anyone. I can still very much hyperfocus on things even on medication!

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