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22.08.2024 / 20:10

“Should I Take ADHD Medication?” What ADDitude Readers Say

“Should I take ADHD medication?” In a recent survey, many ADDitude readers expressed fear and uncertainty about giving ADHD medication to their recently diagnosed children and/or taking it themselves. Ultimately, most gave it a try.The upshot? Most of the survey respondents said they wish they’d started medication sooner.Here, ADHD families share their stories of starting stimulants and non-stimulants.“We were reluctant to use medication but decided to give it a go as our son reached an age when he could tell us if he felt it made a difference.

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“Dear 10-Year-Old Me, You Need to Know That . . .”

Wisdom is the hard-won result of experience; there are no shortcuts. But if you could time travel back to speak with your childhood self, what advice would you offer that tiny, still unformed version of yourself? What lessons about living and thriving with ADHD — school, work, relationships, self-love — would you impart? What words do you most wish you’d heard to avoid some headache and heartbreak, and to find more fulfillment and acceptance?Here, ADDitude readers reflect on ADHD life lessons learned and offer everything from practical hacks to tender compassion. Threaded together, these words form a brilliant tapestry of self-advocacy, self-empowerment, and, above all, self-love.“Oh, love, hi there! It’s me, your 34-year-old self. I just want you to know that you are wonderful. Absolutely wonderful! I know you feel like people don’t get you and that you have to be perfect to be liked.

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“How Do I Reduce Stress? Gardening. Wordle. Crochet…”

ADHD brains run at break-neck speeds, fueled by inner dialogues, curiosities, fantasies, ruminations, and doubts. Slowing down an always-racing mind — to recalibrate and de-stress — often feels like trying to lasso the Tasmanian Devil. We asked ADDitude readers to share what helps them pause and breathe.

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Finding Everyday “Glimmers of Joy”

Joy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. For some, it’s the pleasure of a shared belly laugh with a friend.

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Tips for Flying: The ADHD Travel Advice We Follow

“If airports and planes could be quieter, filled with fewer people, and require N95 masks, I'd be much happier.”“I kind of like air travel. All the waiting is basically free daydreaming time.”“I absolutely get impatient and full of rage in airports.”“I'm on fire at the airport! Deadlines and fast thinking.

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ADHD Work Stories: The Jobs You Love and Loathe

When you have ADHD, pursuing a career path that you think is the perfect fit may actually involve some bumps, detours, and even crashes that leave you feeling more like a professional failure.Don’t give up! Understanding what you want (and need) from a job takes work. (No pun intended.) As many of us know, it may take one or more false starts to get there.Adults with ADHD can thrive at work if that work aligns with their passions and strengths. Here, ADDitude readers share their work stories about jobs they love and some they loathe.

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“How I Managed (and Mismanaged) My ADHD Without Medication”

Receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood can trigger a series of “aha!” moments. Suddenly, years of school struggles, time blindness, rejection sensitivity, or social challenges all make complete sense.

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