u/Minute_Personality79

Ciao a tutti: ho 24 anni e sono stata diagnosticata da circa un annetto l'ADHD. Il mio centro non fornisce anche diagnosi di autismo, ma il mio nuovo psichiatra è anche lui auDHD e ha confermato i miei sospetti di essere a mia volta auDHD: al momento prendo la mattina una pastiglia di sertralina (anti-depressivo) da 100mg, poi 30mg di medikinet e dopo pranzo altri 30 mg di medikinet. Sono curiosa di sapere per voi qual è stato il segnale che la terapia stesse finalmente funzionando: io ho aumentato il dosaggio da un mesetto scarso, dove prima prendevo 50mg e 20 e 20 di medikinet. Un po' mi sembrava di essere migliorata, ma forse è adesso che finalmente riesco a sentire una differenza, e credo che anche la sertralina mi aiuti molto. Di mio non sono molto brava a identificare le emozioni che provo o gli stimoli fisici, per cui finchè non prendo le medicine non mi sembra di stare ""male"" (grazie mancata permanenza dell'oggetto), ma soprattutto ora con il dosaggio più alto, devo dire che poi noto la differenza. Non è il momento lampadina come alcuni descrivono, io parlerei più di sollievo e sorpresa: purtroppo il mio più grande ostacolo rimane la disfunzione esecutiva e iniziare/finire i compiti più semplici, ma in generale l'umore è molto ma molto più stabile, e ciò mi aiuta a sentirmi più "normale". Voi? Che storie avete? Esperienze negative o positive? Io come unico effetto collaterale ho un fastidio al petto per via della sertralina che mi può capitare una volta ogni 10/15 giorni, ma direi che ne vale la pena.

Hi everyone: I'm 24 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. My clinic doesn't diagnose autism, but my new psychiatrist is also auDHD and confirmed my suspicions that I also have auDHD. I currently take a 100mg sertraline (an antidepressant) in the morning, then 30mg of Medikinet, and another 30mg of Medikinet after lunch. I'm curious to know what the first sign was for you that the therapy was finally working: I increased the dosage less than a month ago, as I was previously taking 50mg, 20mg, and 20mg of Medikinet. I felt like I had improved a bit before, but now I'm finally feeling a difference, and I think the sertraline is helping a lot too. I'm not very good at identifying emotions or physical stimuli, so as long as I'm not taking the meds, I don't feel "bad" (thanks to lack of object permanence), but especially now with the higher dosage, I have to say I notice a difference. It's not the lightbulb moment some describe; I'd say more of a relief and surprise that all of the sudden I don't feel miserable lmao. Unfortunately, my biggest obstacle remains executive dysfunction and starting/finishing simple tasks, but overall, my mood is much, much more stable, and that helps me feeling more "normal." How about you? What stories do you have? Negative or positive experiences? My only side effect is chest discomfort from the sertraline, which happens once every 10-15 days, but I'd say it's worth it

Hi everyone: I'm 24 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD about a year ago. My clinic doesn't diagnose autism, but my new psychiatrist is also auDHD and confirmed my suspicions that I also have auDHD. I currently take a 100mg sertraline (an antidepressant) in the morning, then 30mg of Medikinet, and another 30mg of Medikinet after lunch. I'm curious to know what the first sign was for you that the therapy was finally working: I increased the dosage less than a month ago, as I was previously taking 50mg, 20mg, and 20mg of Medikinet. I felt like I had improved a bit before, but now I'm finally feeling a difference, and I think the sertraline is helping a lot too. I'm not very good at identifying emotions or physical stimuli, so as long as I'm not taking the meds, I don't feel "bad" (thanks to lack of object permanence), but especially now with the higher dosage, I have to say I notice a difference. It's not the lightbulb moment some describe; I'd say more of a relief and surprise that all of the sudden I don't feel miserable lmao. Unfortunately, my biggest obstacle remains executive dysfunction and starting/finishing simple tasks, but overall, my mood is much, much more stable, and that helps me feeling more "normal." How about you? What stories do you have? Negative or positive experiences? My only side effect is chest discomfort from the sertraline, which happens once every 10-15 days, but I'd say it's worth it

Ciao a tutti: ho 24 anni e sono stata diagnosticata da circa un annetto l'ADHD. Il mio centro non fornisce anche diagnosi di autismo, ma il mio nuovo psichiatra è anche lui auDHD e ha confermato i miei sospetti di essere a mia volta auDHD: al momento prendo la mattina una pastiglia di sertralina (anti-depressivo) da 100mg, poi 30mg di medikinet e dopo pranzo altri 30 mg di medikinet. Sono curiosa di sapere per voi qual è stato il segnale che la terapia stesse finalmente funzionando: io ho aumentato il dosaggio da un mesetto scarso, dove prima prendevo 50mg e 20 e 20 di medikinet. Un po' mi sembrava di essere migliorata, ma forse è adesso che finalmente riesco a sentire una differenza, e credo che anche la sertralina mi aiuti molto. Di mio non sono molto brava a identificare le emozioni che provo o gli stimoli fisici, per cui finchè non prendo le medicine non mi sembra di stare ""male"" (grazie mancata permanenza dell'oggetto), ma soprattutto ora con il dosaggio più alto, devo dire che poi noto la differenza. Non è il momento lampadina come alcuni descrivono, io parlerei più di sollievo e sorpresa: purtroppo il mio più grande ostacolo rimane la disfunzione esecutiva e iniziare/finire i compiti più semplici, ma in generale l'umore è molto ma molto più stabile, e ciò mi aiuta a sentirmi più "normale". Voi? Che storie avete? Esperienze negative o positive? Io come unico effetto collaterale ho un fastidio al petto per via della sertralina che mi può capitare una volta ogni 10/15 giorni, ma direi che ne vale la pena.

I've been reading some academic studies and papers on ADHD, ASD and AUDHD for a chapter I am writing, and I have an open question for you: do you think being on the spectrum is a disability? Let me explain a bit better: from what I understand, there is a strand of thought/movement that doesn't see it as a disability, rather as something that is not accommodated by society, hence the responsibility shifts from us having to adapt, to public spaces and setting to be more friendly for people on the spectrum. I don't have a clear or set opinion on this as a 24 years old auDHD woman that was diagnosed just a year ago and is now medicated: I totally agree with the point of holding society more accountable and work to dismantle everyday ableism. I can see how so many more "impactful" and "negative" traits could be rendered less overwhelming by educating people and creating accessible spaces, so I strongly agree with this claim. However, with this in mind, I would still say that it's a disability, and perhaps negating that risks negating the struggles we face: I'm not saying there aren't any positive sides, hell I love being creative and I think being audhd has fuelled a lot my art! At the same time, medication has improved my life, although it hasn't erased my audhd AT ALL: like many, I was afraid I'd lose my "sparkle", but the reality is that it just stabilized me, thus potentially improving my moods on a daily basis. I think having ADHD/AuDHD/asd people around you that understand your needs, an environment that is welcoming and has tools to help, all these factors do help, but at the end of the day if X needs 5/10 of energy to have a shower, whereas i need 7/10 of energy, that is not going away. I am still struggling with executive dysfunction, time paralysis, sensory issues, being overstimulated and getting way more tired sooner than """"normal""" people, I am still WAY TOO prone to addictions because of my need for dopamine. Overall, I haven't made my mind up yet, but I think the truth lies in the middle: what do you think? Please keep the conversation open and civil: by no means I wanted to disrespect anyone or be invalidating, so let's keep the comments kind and varied.