Adult ADHD

Kage, I thought everyone felt it. Since they don't it's probably a psychological reaction. My brain generally buzzes like a fridge. Do you know how it sometimes feels to be under incredible stress at work and you put your head down and hit the zone where you are focussed on a task like a razor's edge, the rest of the world goes away, you get a euphoric high and the next thing you know it's six hours later and you've done a week's work?

Like that.
 
Kage said:
What does it feel like?
Click to expand...
Not much, just an enhanced focus and the ability to focus on one thing very easily. Let us know what its like for you :D

BobsLawnService said:
Kage, I thought everyone felt it. Since they don't it's probably a psychological reaction. My brain generally buzzes like a fridge. Do you know how it sometimes feels to be under incredible stress at work and you put your head down and hit the zone where you are focussed on a task like a razor's edge, the rest of the world goes away, you get a euphoric high and the next thing you know it's six hours later and you've done a week's work?

Like that.
Click to expand...

Ive never felt that. I dont feel high on it at all. I know if you sniff it you can get a high.... not met anyone (and I know a good couple of kids on it), who have felt what you did. Getting high on that must be so much fun! Coffee and sugar must really effect you.
 
BobsLawnService said:
Kage, I thought everyone felt it. Since they don't it's probably a psychological reaction. My brain generally buzzes like a fridge. Do you know how it sometimes feels to be under incredible stress at work and you put your head down and hit the zone where you are focussed on a task like a razor's edge, the rest of the world goes away, you get a euphoric high and the next thing you know it's six hours later and you've done a week's work?

Like that.
Click to expand...

Must be nice...Ritalin just makes the noise stop and affords me the opportunity to focus...I don't get all orgasmic about completing tasks that I started...
 
Wiz are there times when you dont take it?
Part of my job is to multitask but I would like to focus at times where I am able to complete tasks required.
 
Kage said:
Wiz are there times when you dont take it?
Part of my job is to multitask but I would like to focus at times where I am able to complete tasks required.
Click to expand...

You can take the short acting tablets, 2 x 10mg, will last about 4-6 hours.
 
Kage said:
Wiz are there times when you dont take it?
Part of my job is to multitask but I would like to focus at times where I am able to complete tasks required.
Click to expand...

I actually dont medicate often anymore. Perhaps once or twice a month. Normally towards the end of the month. Or if I have loads of admin work to do. There are no issues with stopping and starting Ritalin as you feel like it. When I started it, I used to take it daily...made a huge difference in my life.. after a couple of years I now only take it occasionally. Take in the mornings not in the evenings. Try not take it after lunchtime, otherwise you will not enjoy your dinner or sleep as restfully.

Remember this is not a depressant so it does not slow you down. It stimulates parts of your brain to keep up with the side thats over working. It is a pretty strong drug, and if you want to eat regularly you might not wanna take on weekends.

Personality changes you will notice will be that you will be more calm and collected. You are more serious and that can be a good or a bad thing.

So in a nutshell my advice would be to take it regularly in the mornings when you wake up for a couple of weeks, then after a while choose if you want it all the time or not.
 
w1z4rd said:
I actually dont medicate often anymore. Perhaps once or twice a month. Normally towards the end of the month. Or if I have loads of admin work to do. There are no issues with stopping and starting Ritalin as you feel like it. When I started it, I used to take it daily...made a huge difference in my life.. after a couple of years I now only take it occasionally. Take in the mornings not in the evenings. Try not take it after lunchtime, otherwise you will not enjoy your dinner or sleep as restfully.

Remember this is not a depressant so it does not slow you down. It stimulates parts of your brain to keep up with the side thats over working. It is a pretty strong drug, and if you want to eat regularly you might not wanna take on weekends.

Personality changes you will notice will be that you will be more calm and collected. You are more serious and that can be a good or a bad thing.

So in a nutshell my advice would be to take it regularly in the mornings when you wake up for a couple of weeks, then after a while choose if you want it all the time or not.
Click to expand...

I agree, however, each person is different and professional advice should be sought first, we aren't talking about Redbull here.
 
HyperBudgie said:
You need to go to a psychiatrist and a psychologist...Go through rigorous testing and then get diagnosed...The failure and misdiagnoses happens at the GPs offices where they are quick to slap the Ritalin script into your hand...But those of us who DO have ADD/ ADHD...Ritalin is a life saver...I lost 2 jobs because I thought I could cope without Ritalin...Now I know better.
Click to expand...

+1, couldn't have put it better myself
 
w1z4rd said:
I actually dont medicate often anymore. Perhaps once or twice a month. Normally towards the end of the month. Or if I have loads of admin work to do. There are no issues with stopping and starting Ritalin as you feel like it. When I started it, I used to take it daily...made a huge difference in my life.. after a couple of years I now only take it occasionally. Take in the mornings not in the evenings. Try not take it after lunchtime, otherwise you will not enjoy your dinner or sleep as restfully.

Remember this is not a depressant so it does not slow you down. It stimulates parts of your brain to keep up with the side thats over working. It is a pretty strong drug, and if you want to eat regularly you might not wanna take on weekends.

Personality changes you will notice will be that you will be more calm and collected. You are more serious and that can be a good or a bad thing.

So in a nutshell my advice would be to take it regularly in the mornings when you wake up for a couple of weeks, then after a while choose if you want it all the time or not.
Click to expand...

I tried not having on weekends.....really hard....until I woke up one Saturday morning and my loving wife had made me a lovely cup of coffee and placed it next to the bedside along with a Concerta....I got the hint... :) ... marital bliss now prevails :)
 
garyb01 said:
I tried not having on weekends.....really hard....until I woke up one Saturday morning and my loving wife had made me a lovely cup of coffee and placed it next to the bedside along with a Concerta....I got the hint... :) ... marital bliss now prevails :)
Click to expand...

Amen brother...
 
w1z4rd said:
I believe in proper treatment, not just nutrition based.
Click to expand...

I tried the whole "alternative medicine" thing. Vitamins, Omega fatty acids (from fish oil) and the kitchen sink...I was unemployed within 4 months. They DO NOT WORK.
 
Last edited:
Instead of blatantly self diagnosing myself for having this, my father and my brother both have ADHD...I don't have the ADHD in me, but it would be interesting to have a psychologist's opinion on the subject
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top
Sign up to the MyBroadband newsletter
X