I have ADHD - AMA

How did you get diagnosed and who recognised it initially? (e.g did a teacher notice it and refer you or did you bring it up with your GP yourself?)

Hope that's not too intrusive to ask, just curious.

How difficult was it to get meds? And do they actually help with concentration?

Me too. What medication are you on and what side effects have you experienced?

I've been taking sertraline which is an antidepressent. There were side affects when I first took it. Felt like I was stoned for a few weeks. Now I don't really notice any side effects.

For the ADHD I've been given methylphenidate hydrochloride, aka ritilin. Haven't really noticed any side effects. I'm still not sure if it even does anything lol. Tried taking 3 pills at once and I'm still not sure lmao.

How difficult was it to get meds? And do they actually help with concentration?

I'm experiencing severe mood swings and I feel depressed. So, I don't know what to do. I'm on the same medication as you, although the brand name is Concerta.

ye I think I've been a bit more depressed since I started taken them actually. Used to go to the gym every other day but since I started taking the ADHD meds I pretty much haven't been because I cba.

And I feel a bit like punching stuff when I'm trying to hug my family sometimes. And I keep thinking, 'why am I thinking that?'

I've only had them for a few weeks. I'm supposed to go back for a medication review to change the dose or whatever but the nurse is on holiday atm.

how do you manage to refocus when you lose concentration?



hello fellow burial fan

I don't leave my room, if I'm honest. I lie in bed feeling really low now and I have chest pains as well as headaches. I really don't know what to do, my review is next week and I'm going to make sure something changes because I'm at the end of my tether. It's the anger that's bothering me most. At least someone else understands.