Neurodivergent on Yik Yak | Wanted to hear from people who're not taking stimulants, e.g. Adderall, for ADHD. I recently got diagnosed, and I'm afraid that it might take a turn for the worse. How's your experience, and how do you manage your attention issues? Is it just rawdogging?

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Neurodivergent 1d

Wanted to hear from people who're not taking stimulants, e.g. Adderall, for ADHD. I recently got diagnosed, and I'm afraid that it might take a turn for the worse. How's your experience, and how do you manage your attention issues? Is it just rawdogging?

Anonymous 1d

Hi I don’t take anything for my ADHD!! I rely on strict time management and have completely locked down my phone to avoid short form content! That and frequent exercise/healthy eating/ a decent sleep schedule has gotten me to be at least somewhat productive

Anonymous 1d

well there’s non-stimulants so you have other options besides adderall & just not treating it at all

Anonymous 1d

I couldn’t do it without medication any longer. There are non-stimulant options available, such as Vyvanse! They seem to work for *many* people even though not for me. You could also look into therapies and support groups if you don’t want to take any medication (which is also completely valid!)

Anonymous

#3 13h

What kind of help, if any, did you take to achieve this discipline?

Anonymous

OP 8h

I was in therapy for two years (ages 14-16), and after I “graduated” I got pretty into philosophy, especially philosophies of Christianity and nuanced platonism/stoicism through a feminist lense. I’ve decided within my own philosophy and religion that I will label sin as anything that harms me, which includes not treating my body/mind well. All this to say, a really positive mindset goes a long way to stay disciplined. I think it’s really easy for people with ADHD to berate ourselves (1/2)

Anonymous

#3 8h

(2/2) because of the way that people treat us when we mess up/are forgetful because we have ADHD, but unlearning that is funnily enough the best way to cope with ADHD symptoms. All this to say though, I don’t think non medication paths are the best for everyone, but I am fortunate enough to work in a field I can hyperfocus on easily, and I have a great support system. When I have more responsibilities, medication may be needed, but I’ll take the days as they come.