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The Symptoms of ADHD: Do You Really Know Them?

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 I’ve seen many parents not wanting to medicate their children. I’m not going to tell you what to do with your own child, that isn’t my place. But, I wanted to explain to you what being unmedicated with ADHD does to you. And then you can make up your own mind.  I was taking methylphenidate for most of my teen years. And it helped my behaviour, but I was plagued with mental health difficulties. Almost a year ago I took a six-month break from ADHD meds. I’ve since started taking lisdexamfetamine and the changes are profound.  I feel like for the first time in my life, I can choose what I want to do. I’m not acting on impulse, I’m not reacting based on how my mood is. I feel like for the first time I understand how anyone else functions. Now, you may ask why that is, and the truth is, it’s complicated. Do you know the symptoms of ADHD? I’m going to guess you know *some* of them. Bad behaviour, struggle to sleep, low attention, high energy… Sound about right?  Well, they...
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Tier List, Everything Edition

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We've talked many times about overthinking and the good and bad sides of it, but I want to expand on a particular aspect of it today. Because I've overthought everything, I have a different way of looking at problems than many people do. I am not content to try a solution or two and find my preference. 
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Why I'm 'Bad' at cleaning

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As a kid, I often felt things were unfairly expected of me. It took years of learning about myself to understand why these expectations were unfair. One such struggle was cleaning my room. I would be told to clean my room as any kid would be. 20 minutes later and it wasn't done, worse in fact. Thus came the ultimatum. So many more minutes, usually 5 or 10, and they would check again. If it wasn't done by then, I would get a punishment. So I quickly tidied up to their standards in a few minutes and avoided punishment. 
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ADHD And Mental Health Struggles

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 Hey guys, it's Spec. I decided to take this slot from Jacob because I actually have something to say about ADHD for a change. I feel many people struggle with their mental health not only those with ADHD. But, it seems that people with ADHD struggle more frequently, and to a greater degree. 
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Why exercise is harder for ADHD

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As my knees near the floor for the last time, my bones creak and all the breath in my body leaves in one exasperated gasp. The pain is debilitating and the strain is simply too much. This will be my final act, my last moment. As I reach up to my child in anguish, hoping they have a happy life without me, my child takes the toy out of my hand and my wife tells me to get up.
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And The Wait Begins Again

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It is no secret that the mental health services in the Uk are shocking, to say the least, but on top of this, it has knock-on effects on other services that some people may not think about. In my case, I have joined the long wait list for adults with ADHD who are looking to get help or support. 
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Playing Devil's Advocate is a full-time gig

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Overthinking is my life, my existence, my state of being. But also I really enjoy the simplicity and easy thoughts. But on the other hand...
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