To those who think they might have ADHD or are NOT able to study/concentrate no matter what.
(this is a repost since i am seeing a lot confused folks about ADHD)
First about me - Recently diagnosed with Severe ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, and Mild Depression (CNS Vital Signs).
I think i have suffered from symptoms of ADHD throughout my childhood, the teachers always complaining 'i cant sit still', 'easily distracted' and others. But since my special interest was studying i never faced much difficulty academically.
until like an idiot i went to Kota (1yr), couldn't cope with competition with its long strenuous hours. And since i am also hyper-competitive(ergo my OCD), lost interest in studying, Went back home .
Issues**:** At my worst, I couldn't even take a shower without intensely walking for hours. I couldn't even watch Netflix or play video games.
Developed a new interest coding(did well), but the ADHD symptoms were making daily life impossibly hell.
Supplements (My Experience):
- L-Theanine (400mg): 10/10. God send. Greatly stopped my restlessness. With this i could at least do the basic tasks and a few hours of studying. Can also pair with caffeine .
- Magnesium L-Threonate: Noticed a legitimate boost in cognitive function (memory and logic).
- Omega 3 : Essential regardless ADHD or not.
- L-Tyrosine (500mg): Didn't feel much, but still using it.
- Modafinil (Off-label, need rx): Helped when i felt sleepy on brute-forcing tasks before i had my meds.
Conclusion: Supplements gave me my "baseline" back (I can finally shower and sit for a few hrs !), but they aren't a complete cure.
IMPORTANT -
But again these are only supplements, can only go so far.
So pls also meet a good psychiatrist(critical) and get properly medicated.
PS - currently i am on concerta 56 mg(now 72mg) daily and inspiral 10-10mg ir when needed through the day. With this I can easily clock 5hrs in 1 sitting and total 10-12hrs in a day.
Yes these are hella expensive but worth it 🫠.