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For those of you who are currently living in a hoarded home or have in the past, how did you cope with it on a daily basis?
I’m finding that the environment affects me more than I realized. Even when I want to be productive or stay positive, it’s difficult because I’m constantly surrounded by clutter and chaos. It also makes me feel isolated, since I can’t really invite people over and end up keeping everything to myself. It feels mentally exhausting, and after a while I just lose the motivation to do much of anything.
I know moving out is the long-term solution, but that’s not something I can do immediately. In the meantime, I’d really like to hear what helped you get through each day. Did you have any routines, ways to create a small “safe space,” or mindset shifts that made living there more manageable?
I’m mostly looking for advice from people who’ve experienced this firsthand. What made the biggest difference for you while you were still living in the hoard?

I’m at the point where I know moving out is my long-term goal, but I don’t really know how to turn that into an actual plan.
For those of you who were able to leave a hoarded home, how did you do it? Did you save a certain amount first, find roommates, work multiple jobs, create a timeline, or do something else?
I’m especially interested in hearing what steps you took while you were still living in the hoard. It can be hard to stay motivated when your environment is mentally exhausting, so I’d love to know what helped you keep moving toward your goal instead of feeling stuck.
Looking back, what do you wish you had done sooner? If you had to start over from scratch with the goal of moving out as quickly and realistically as possible, what would your plan look like?
I’m hoping to learn from people who have actually been through it, because hearing real experiences feels more helpful than generic advice.

I’m wondering if anyone else has dealt with this.
Living in a heavily cluttered/hoarded house has made it really difficult to maintain a positive mindset or feel motivated. It feels like the environment itself takes a lot of my energy before I even start the day. I often find myself wanting to stay in my room because everything outside of it feels overwhelming.
I’ve tried working on my mindset, and I’ve even tried therapy, but it feels like the biggest obstacle is still the environment I’m surrounded by every day. It’s hard to build momentum when the place you live constantly reminds you of the situation.
For those of you who had to live in a hoarded home for a long time, how did you protect your mental health while you were still there? Were there any routines, habits, or ways of thinking that helped you stay hopeful and productive until you were eventually able to change your living situation?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people who’ve been through something similar.

I recently moved to Virginia, and transferring my ADHD care has honestly been a lot more difficult than I expected.
Before moving, I had been seeing the same psychiatrist for several years. It took a long time to find a treatment plan that worked, but once we did, it remained stable for about two years because it was effective and my symptoms were well managed.
Now that I’ve moved, it feels like all of that progress has been reset. My new providers are understandably cautious and want to evaluate everything themselves, which I completely respect, but it’s been discouraging feeling like I’m starting over after spending years finding what worked. I need a psychiatrist that will personalize a treatment for me and not just a one shoe fits all solutions. I also don’t wanna it to look like I’m fishing for a prescription for abuse or recreational use.
Has anyone else gone through this after moving?
How long did it take before your new psychiatrist felt comfortable continuing your established treatment?
Did your previous medical records help?
Was there anything you wish you had done before changing providers?
Any advice for making the transition easier?
I’m not looking for recommendations about medications or doses—just hoping to hear from people who’ve been through a similar situation and how they navigated changing psychiatrists after moving.
Thanks!

I recently moved to Virginia and one thing I didn’t expect to be so challenging was transferring my ADHD care.
Before moving, I’d been seeing the same psychiatrist for several years. It took a lot of appointments, medication trials, and adjustments before we finally found a treatment plan that consistently worked for me. Once we found what worked, nothing really changed for about two years because my symptoms were well controlled and I was functioning well at work.
Since moving, it feels like I’m starting all over again. My new providers are understandably taking their own approach, but it has been difficult to continue a treatment plan that had already been stable for years. I completely respect that every physician has to make their own clinical decisions, but it’s been frustrating feeling like my previous treatment history doesn’t seem to carry much weight. I really wanna find one that will work with me and more so work together to find best stack for me personally. I also don’t want it to seem like I’m just fishing for prescriptions over the recommended amount like an abuser.
For anyone who’s moved states, especially with ADHD:
Did your new psychiatrist continue your previous treatment plan, or did they want to start over?
How long did it take before your new provider felt comfortable managing your ongoing treatment?
Did having records from your previous psychiatrist make the transition easier?
Any advice for making this process smoother?
I’m not looking for medical advice or recommendations about specific medications—I’m mainly interested in hearing how other people handled the transition and what helped them establish care with a new psychiatrist.
Thanks in advance.

I’ve been working with my psychiatrist for quite a while and have tried what feels like most of the commonly prescribed ADHD medications. So far I’ve been on Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Adderall IR, Concerta (generic), Ritalin (generic), Mydayis, Dyanavel XR, and I’m currently taking bupropion as well.
The consistent problem I’ve run into isn’t that stimulants don’t help—they absolutely do. The problem is that they don’t seem to provide enough coverage for my workday. I usually get a few productive hours and then feel like the medication has worn off while I still have several hours left in my shift.
After trying different medications, formulations, and timing, I’ve noticed that a morning dose of Vyvanse with two smaller Adderall IR booster doses spread throughout the day gives me the most consistent symptom control and matches my schedule the best. My psychiatrist, however, isn’t comfortable with that approach and prefers only one booster dose.
I respect that decision and understand there are prescribing guidelines and safety considerations that I may not fully appreciate. I’m not looking for ways to convince my doctor to prescribe something they don’t believe is appropriate. Instead, I’m trying to understand what my next step should be.
For those who’ve been in a similar situation:
Have you found that your stimulant medications wear off much earlier than expected?
How did you bring that up with your psychiatrist in a productive way?
Were there other strategies or medication combinations that ended up giving you better all-day coverage?
Has anyone been referred to an ADHD specialist or clinical pharmacologist because their medications didn’t seem to last very long?
I’m mainly looking for other people’s experiences and ideas to discuss with my doctor. I want to find the safest long-term solution rather than just increasing medication. Thanks to anyone willing to share what worked for them.

I’ve been working with my psychiatrist for quite a while and have tried what feels like most of the commonly prescribed ADHD medications. So far I’ve been on Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Adderall IR, Concerta (generic), Ritalin (generic), Mydayis, Dyanavel XR, and I’m currently taking bupropion as well.
The consistent problem I’ve run into isn’t that stimulants don’t help—they absolutely do. The problem is that they don’t seem to provide enough coverage for my workday. I usually get a few productive hours and then feel like the medication has worn off while I still have several hours left in my shift.
After trying different medications, formulations, and timing, I’ve noticed that a morning dose of Vyvanse with two smaller Adderall IR booster doses spread throughout the day gives me the most consistent symptom control and matches my schedule the best. My psychiatrist, however, isn’t comfortable with that approach and prefers only one booster dose.
I respect that decision and understand there are prescribing guidelines and safety considerations that I may not fully appreciate. I’m not looking for ways to convince my doctor to prescribe something they don’t believe is appropriate. Instead, I’m trying to understand what my next step should be.
For those who’ve been in a similar situation:
Have you found that your stimulant medications wear off much earlier than expected?
How did you bring that up with your psychiatrist in a productive way?
Were there other strategies or medication combinations that ended up giving you better all-day coverage?
Has anyone been referred to an ADHD specialist or clinical pharmacologist because their medications didn’t seem to last very long?
I’m mainly looking for other people’s experiences and ideas to discuss with my doctor. I want to find the safest long-term solution rather than just increasing medication. Thanks to anyone willing to share what worked for them.

I’ve been working with my psychiatrist for quite a while and have tried what feels like most of the commonly prescribed ADHD medications. So far I’ve been on Vyvanse, Adderall XR, Adderall IR, Concerta (generic), Ritalin (generic), Mydayis, Dyanavel XR, and I’m currently taking bupropion as well.
The consistent problem I’ve run into isn’t that stimulants don’t help—they absolutely do. The problem is that they don’t seem to provide enough coverage for my workday. I usually get a few productive hours and then feel like the medication has worn off while I still have several hours left in my shift.
After trying different medications, formulations, and timing, I’ve noticed that a morning dose of Vyvanse with two smaller Adderall IR booster doses spread throughout the day gives me the most consistent symptom control and matches my schedule the best. My psychiatrist, however, isn’t comfortable with that approach and prefers only one booster dose.
I respect that decision and understand there are prescribing guidelines and safety considerations that I may not fully appreciate. I’m not looking for ways to convince my doctor to prescribe something they don’t believe is appropriate. Instead, I’m trying to understand what my next step should be.
For those who’ve been in a similar situation:
Have you found that your stimulant medications wear off much earlier than expected?
How did you bring that up with your psychiatrist in a productive way?
Were there other strategies or medication combinations that ended up giving you better all-day coverage?
Has anyone been referred to an ADHD specialist or clinical pharmacologist because their medications didn’t seem to last very long?
I’m mainly looking for other people’s experiences and ideas to discuss with my doctor. I want to find the safest long-term solution rather than just increasing medication. Thanks to anyone willing to share what worked for them.

I’ve been trying to find the right medication combo for a while now, but I still can’t get through a full 8-hour work shift without feeling like everything wears off.
Here’s what I’ve tried over the years:
Adderall XR
Adderall IR
Vyvanse
Generic Concerta
Generic Ritalin
Mydayis
Dyanavel XR
Bupropion (currently 300 mg)
Right now I’m taking 300 mg bupropion and 15 mg Dyanavel XR.
The medication that helped me the most was honestly Adderall IR. My ADHD is pretty severe, and without medication I can literally spend the whole day in bed unable to get started on anything. The IR gave me enough energy to actually get moving and function, which made a huge difference.
The problem is my psychiatrist will only prescribe one 10 mg IR tablet a day along with a long-acting medication.
Vyvanse only seemed to work for about 2 hours for me. Dyanavel XR has actually been my second favorite because I like the immediate kick, and it lasts longer than Vyvanse for me, but it still isn’t getting me through a full workday.
I’m curious if anyone else metabolizes stimulants this quickly.
Did you end up finding a medication that lasted longer? Did your psychiatrist adjust your dosing schedule, or did you have to see someone else for a second opinion?
I’m not asking how to get more medication or anything like that. I’m just wondering if it’s worth talking to another psychiatrist since I still don’t feel like my current regimen covers my day.
I’d really appreciate hearing what ended up working for other people.

I’ve been trying to find the right medication combo for a while now, but I still can’t get through a full 8-hour work shift without feeling like everything wears off.
Here’s what I’ve tried over the years:
Adderall XR
Adderall IR
Vyvanse
Generic Concerta
Generic Ritalin
Mydayis
Dyanavel XR
Bupropion (currently 300 mg)
Right now I’m taking 300 mg bupropion and 15 mg Dyanavel XR.
The medication that helped me the most was honestly Adderall IR. My ADHD is pretty severe, and without medication I can literally spend the whole day in bed unable to get started on anything. The IR gave me enough energy to actually get moving and function, which made a huge difference.
The problem is my psychiatrist will only prescribe one 10 mg IR tablet a day along with a long-acting medication.
Vyvanse only seemed to work for about 2 hours for me. Dyanavel XR has actually been my second favorite because I like the immediate kick, and it lasts longer than Vyvanse for me, but it still isn’t getting me through a full workday.
I’m curious if anyone else metabolizes stimulants this quickly.
Did you end up finding a medication that lasted longer? Did your psychiatrist adjust your dosing schedule, or did you have to see someone else for a second opinion?
I’m not asking how to get more medication or anything like that. I’m just wondering if it’s worth talking to another psychiatrist since I still don’t feel like my current regimen covers my day.
I’d really appreciate hearing what ended up working for other people.

I’ve been trying to find the right medication combo for a while now, but I still can’t get through a full 8-hour work shift without feeling like everything wears off.
Here’s what I’ve tried over the years:
Adderall XR
Adderall IR
Vyvanse
Generic Concerta
Generic Ritalin
Mydayis
Dyanavel XR
Bupropion (currently 300 mg)
Right now I’m taking 300 mg bupropion and 15 mg Dyanavel XR.
The medication that helped me the most was honestly Adderall IR. My ADHD is pretty severe, and without medication I can literally spend the whole day in bed unable to get started on anything. The IR gave me enough energy to actually get moving and function, which made a huge difference.
The problem is my psychiatrist will only prescribe one 10 mg IR tablet a day along with a long-acting medication.
Vyvanse only seemed to work for about 2 hours for me. Dyanavel XR has actually been my second favorite because I like the immediate kick, and it lasts longer than Vyvanse for me, but it still isn’t getting me through a full workday.
I’m curious if anyone else metabolizes stimulants this quickly.
Did you end up finding a medication that lasted longer? Did your psychiatrist adjust your dosing schedule, or did you have to see someone else for a second opinion?
I’m not asking how to get more medication or anything like that. I’m just wondering if it’s worth talking to another psychiatrist since I still don’t feel like my current regimen covers my day.
I’d really appreciate hearing what ended up working for other people.

Is anyone else in the Virginia Beach/Hampton Roads area having trouble filling their Adderall (amphetamine salts) prescription?
I have a valid prescription for ADHD, and I’ve called multiple pharmacies without any luck because they’re all on backorder. My doctor said the shortage could continue for a few more months, so I’m trying to see if anyone has had success recently.
If you’ve been able to get your prescription filled, would you mind sharing which pharmacy (or chain) had it in stock? You don’t have to give an exact location if you’re not comfortable—just any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance. This shortage has been really difficult to deal with.

Is anyone else in the Norfolk/Hampton Roads area having trouble filling their Adderall (amphetamine salts) prescription?
I have a valid prescription for ADHD, and I’ve called multiple pharmacies without any luck because they’re all on backorder. My doctor said the shortage could continue for a few more months, so I’m trying to see if anyone has had success recently.
If you’ve been able to get your prescription filled, would you mind sharing which pharmacy (or chain) had it in stock? You don’t have to give an exact location if you’re not comfortable—just any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance. This shortage has been really difficult to deal with.