No but now I do.

This is nixos.

Having a good --help command does wonders.

There are man pages which do avoid me opening a web browser, the systemd ones are pretty good for example.

I just installed tldr to test it out tho.

I know, I wasn’t expecting to take them and solve all my life problems. (Wouldn’t have complained tho. /j)

It’s just that I do not notice any difference, maybe a few side effects here and there but nothing else. First I thought it was the dosage but now I don’t know anymore. :/

Disappointed, 70mg of Elvanse and still nothing.

I don’t mean it in a parasocial relationship way or anything. I just like the vibe here and think the admin is cool.

Also, the more decentralised the network is the better for everyone involved.

I used to be on ml when I first joined lemmy because I did know better, now I love my instance.

Very true tho.

An infusion is, according to WordRefence, an herbal tea (tho technically speaking coffe is an infusion too). This might be just me being pedantic but in Spanish everyone says tea too and they could be preparing ginger or whatever other plant instead.

Sorry for the rambling. 😅

Thanks for the enlightening, now I understand.

Still microwave for me since while I do enjoy infusions I don’t make them that much to justify the expense and the extra stuff laying around.

Not Usonian but I’ve never understood the electrical kettle, I just use the microwave for infusions and the like. And for everything else cooking related the stove.

Am I missing something?

Part of it has got a fucking biome update and now we have water biomes too.

In that scenario the problem for me is when I accidentally think “how was I supposed to do that?”. Everything falls apart then.

That image feels a lot like my province after thr recent floods. ☠️

Is that even GDPR compliant?

Good luck and it’s amazing you are getting diagnosed in university! I think my biggest struggle with adult ADHD is that I don’t know how to exist in the adult world in a healthy way, so learning and accepting my limitations (My whole body tenses when I write that) is extremely hard. I hope this helps your transition into the adult world as smooth as possible 💖

I hope to arrive in time to save my first semester of uni but it has at least give me more hope and will to continue trying. (Not just the medication but the whole diagnose and the posibility of things getting better).

I’m also worried about adult life, I don’t feel anything near the definition of an adult… Idk, I just want to be a silly little goose a bit more, you know? I guess it’s something I have to learn eventually.

But thank you for the post, I’m learning a ton and I can’t say thanks enough. Let’s all learn to live a healthy live. <3

I would encourage you to try and take notes if at all possible. There are templates out there to make it a guided exercise. You could also ask those close to you if they notice a difference.

I just started a journal with timestamps to record and keep track of things that might be interesting to tell to my psychiatrist. I also asked all my close family and half my friends to keep and eye on me. (The other half haven’t been notified because they are my control group).

That’s a downside I have not considered until now… Makes sense. I will try to be more observant with myself.

First off: Congratulations on getting diagnosed. It’s a huge step and 18 is a really nice timing. Untreated ADHD in adults can be really crippling, because all the supporting structures like school and family break away and suddenly you realize that managing your own time schedule and house hold is really fucking hard. So good job 👍

Thank you for taking the time to write that response. They are being incredibly helpful, both for the information and empathy.

I almost broke down in tears after hearing my psychiatrist talk. I had already accepted it; I had it myself not long ago but hearing it from her with my mother present felt really validating. My mother, although very supportive, didn’t fully understand it, so, at some point, the explanation was targeted at her. (It’s somewhat difficult communicating what you considered to be “normal” to a different kind of normal person, xd).

Now I have hope again for things to get better; it’s refreshing. :)

Second: You took 30 mg of Elvanse/LDX for the first time and you felt nothing? That’s… impressive, honestly. Methylphenidate Non Responder are fairly known, but usually that amount of dexamphetamine does something to the human body. From your age I’d guess you are not a regular user of recreational amphetamines and have built a massive tolerance…

I can assure you I don’t. xD I don’t even like alcohol, which I’m told is a plus in this case, since it might not be compatible with this medication. (I’m pulling this from the dark places of my memory, so don’t quote me on that.).

Still I wouldn’t worry. No effect also means no bad side effects. Adjusting the dosage is entirely normal in the beginning and something your psychiatrist should do anyway. The therapeutic dosage goes up to 70 mg and there are edge cases with even higher doses. There is also methylphenidate (Ritalin, MPH, etc) and Atomotexetin. But for now, just stick with what you got.

Yes, I guess not having to deal with side effects is good. I’m trying to be as responsible as possible and noting everything down with timestamps, just in case it is useful for my psychiatrist.

Dealing with ADHD is a marathon, not a sprint. You’ve just started, so take the days as they come and trust your feelings above all else. If it works, you’ll know. And if not keep at it.

Yep, apparently I’ve been already living with it all my life, so now that I know more, and I have better tools, I should be able to make improvements in the long run!

Also check out /c/neurodiverse, there are a lot of good posts and ADHD experiences shared.

Just joined, thanks again for the post!

Though starting with 30 mg of lisdexamfetamine is kinda intense. Unless you’re a properly massive individual, I’m amazed the doctor just went there straight away. You could’ve had really unpleasant cardiac side effects. Glad it doesn’t seem like you did.

I weight about 78kg (should stop eating when I’m bored fr) and thankfully I’ve yet to encounter any side effects.

I’m lowkey surprised because this drug only comes in 30, 50 and 17mg here.

it’s not like cocaine. The effect is supposed to be relatively subtle if it’s right for you.

Never experienced that but still useful information. I’ll be watchful. Thanks for your reply. :)

Thanks for sharing! I’ll guess it’s something I’ll try at some point. At the moment I currently sleep blindfolded and with earplugs. I like both absolute darkness and having my bedroom properly ventilated.