r/ADHDPH

TLDR fellow adhder from the Philippines with severe depression decides to stop adhd and depression meds due to rising costs of living and erratic supply in the country

Hi! ADHD medically diagnosed here. I have not been taking any stimulants for months already. Gave up this maintenance because its too expensive for me. I found natural ways for me to manage my adhd which i want to share. Workout, walking and HOT SAUNA, are ways which really helped me with overstimulation, burnout and unproductivity. The dopamine i get naturally from those activities does wonders. Especially after a hot sauna, my body and mind are so relaxed, it’s a good jumpstart before an actual work to be done. If theres no sauna available, you can boil water from a pot and cover yourself with a blanket. Also, OMEGA 3 Vitamins I take 2 after breakfast. Hydration also is key. Lastly, which is very important for me is MEDITATION. The act of sitting and letting my mind be focused on one singular thing (my breath), instead of letting my mind wander into a million direction which leads to overstimulation. Meditation is an exercise of control and authority to the monkey mind which likes to overthink different scenarios and overfeel all kinds of emotions. Mediation taught me how and when to turn off my brain so it doesnt get burnt out and when to turn it on only on actual work time. Stay away from doomscrolling which is a challenge everyday. Doomscrolling is like a DRUG. the cheap dopamine we get from screens are not worth it. Im OFF ritalin and antidepressants for 4 months now. The beginning was definitely a NIGHTMARE but with practice and dedication, it got easier. Ask me anything if you have any questions!

Napapansin ko lang na ang iba dito ay nasa 27mg pababa, so napapaisip ako kasi 36mg yung dosage ko sa Concerta.

Is there someone na mas mataas pa sa dosage ko? May I know why ganun kataas ang dosage nyo and does it mean na mas mataas ang dosage ay mas malala?

I am currently reviewing for boards, 2nd take ko na. if my first attempt was bad, now it's worse.

last time, I was actually somehow super positive, motivated, and put in work (medyo lamang yung tulog tsaka other distractions but still)

now, I really can't. it took me months to finish a 4-hour lecture. best I've done is a week. I'm trying. I swear. executive disfunction is killing me. Eliminating distractions doesn't work as I can go hours on end with just my mind racing and telling me to do stuff... but I really can't. I don't know why.

common denominator between the two tho: I can't "do it sad, do it scared, do it anyway" because I did it once. I tried. and when I looked back on my notes, I can't even remember that I've already "studied" that part.

I honestly gave up trying a month ago for the review part. I told myself I'll catch up in the refresher part since my usual motivation is present already (time pressure. less than 2 months na lang, boards na). but halfway through the first week of the refresher, hindi talaga nagwwork.

please help me. I know I can clutch it this time IF I actually studied even this refresher. my scores on the first attempt shocked me because I swear my efforts were not that much but 2/3 subjects were actually high, inalay ko pa yung isang subject diyan from start to finish. stock knowledge from hs pa 'yan. nahatak lang talaga nung isa pang subject kasi it's really hard and I decided to focus on the subject that I can.

I've only been diagnosed with MDD and Anxiety nung pandemic pa. but upon researching, realizing stuff from childhood to recent experiences, and taking tests online (I know probably not that valid), it's most possibly ADHD. I can't get diagnosed YET (I badly want to for the meds) but so far, I can't because of budget concerns. so I'll take any advice you give. I swear I badly need to get out of this funk.

thank you in advance and stay safe, you guys!

hi, can you please recommend me a doctor for adhd specialisation that could also prescribe me medication. i have consulted a psychiatrist before and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety instead. but i dont think that’s the case. also, she’s not even talking to me, she’s just listening. kind of dont like her way. i wunna converse, like the one in the movies. but i know you’ll refer me to a psychologist instead. but i want it to be a one-package professional who can do therapy and prescribe meds. i dont want to have to deal with two ppl. 💀 thank you please help me. my previous medications are just mood stabilisers and or mood boosters or whatever, it doesnt work at all. i asked her for a medication that could help me focus. but she just adjust the dosage of those what i previously had. i need to focus. i dont want to hyperfocus on the deadline itself. i want to function normally like everyone else. it’s so hard for me to condition myself to do my job unless i had a deadline. please please recommend me a good doctor please. thank you.

Hi po. Kindly remove if not allowed.

I'm selling my bottle of Concerta 27mg. There are still 28 tablets left inside the bottle. Expiry: July 2027.

RFS: Doctor increased my dosage

Location: Metro Manila

Thank you

ako ay isang college student and was recently Diagnosed with ASD and ADHD (AUDHD) hindi ko ma afford ang medicine nato dahil 98 ang isa ang baon ko lang naman ay 200 pesos thats half of my allowance per day im so frustrated kasi hindi ako maka follow sa doctors orders na 10 mg per day so I have to cut it in half just to save money

Diagnosed with ADHD and I'm studying for my Board exams.

Yung effect ng isang 10mg Ritalin only lasts 3 hours and I need to study for more than 6 hours at least.

At Hour 4, wala na talaga akong will to study.

Is anyone here taking Ritalin 10mg every 3 hours for a limited period?

I don’t have ADHD but I was seeing someone with one. It’s been a long time ago but then I suddenly remembered out of nowhere today that maybe he seemed like an ahole to me because of his ADHD not because he is one actually.
Honestly I think he’s an ahole because of other series of behaviors he’s shown, nevertheless I just got this question in my head and became curious. Yung lang.
Thank you.

Does anyone else forget to eat until they’re already shaky/trembling? 😭

I usually wake up around 9 AM and have a light brunch, usually just bread. I don't feel hungry afterward, so I often don't eat again until 6–7 PM (usually 100g rice + 100g meat).

Do you eat on a schedule even when you're not hungry, or do you rely on hunger cues?

Hi,

Matagal na akong nadiagnose for ADHD and have been taking meds for around half a decade now, pero never ako nagkaroon ng pagkakataon (o pera) na dumaan sa full test bettery. Thankfully that's about to change, so I've been looking into the possibility of finally getting one. I also do want to get a full battery because there are other things about myself that I'd like to get properly diagnosed, but what other benefits do I get from a test battery wrt: my ADHD?

Would like to get your thoughts on this one. Thanks so much!!

Sorry for the language, sorry in advance for the rant.

I have been unemployed for more than a year. I am seasoned graphic designer, but I have very basic skillset. I was laid-off last year and the job market is really tough especially with ai.

I spent the year trying to upskill while job hunting. Dami ko nasimulan na mga online tutorials, mostly Ui design and motion graphics pero wala akong ni isang natapos. Nakakafrustrate. Di ko kayang magfocus, sobrang hirap. Walang disiplina at parang di ako motivated.

Kapag may interview naman, narealize ko na ang bilis ko pala magsalita. Impulsive yung mga sinasabi ko. Para bang lahat ng idea ine-entertain ng utak ko. So parang sabog ang structure ng statements even in simple answers. I feel so embarrassed.

May mga recruitment process din na di ko ma-comply. Pagsobrang daming instructions, naooverwhelm ako. Natatakot at nagpapanic so I tend to withdraw my application. I come up with shitty excuses.

Im considering to change my career but Im too old and anxious to do so. I tried talking to a psych but prescribed meds are really hard here in the province.

Ayoko na ng ganito.

When I first had ritalin 10 mg, I was so surprised. I was able to sit still for more than 1 hour.

I then switched to concerta plus ritalin 10 mg as booster to cover the whole day of work, and I can still remember how magickal it was the first few days. I could ignore almost all distractions, I finally passed our metrics.

I underwent some medical procedure(diff case) recently and I ran out of meds. More than a month nang hindi naggagamot and wala na ring budget to get a check up to change meds, dahil wala na akong reseta for ritalin at wala nang concerta 27 kahit saan. Wala rin akong pambili kung sakali.

Gusto ko lang ng KAUSAP ngayon. I feel so tired of dealing with my noisy mind for more than a month.. I'm so freakin tired.... Need ko lang nang makakaintindi. Baka next week may meds na ulit, I just want to be able to hold on until then. 🥲 pagod na ako.

As someone who's diagnosed with ADHD since I was a kid, I never believed that a person has a soulmate or hindi ko lang talaga pinag tutuunan ng pansin. My life is a mess and my mind is too loud until I found someone. Someone who can regulate my mind and emotions without medicines. I firmly believe that she is my soulmate, extra ordinary connection.

They say that soulmate can be platonic. But I think there is more to it. You will just feel it randomly. Sadly, we are both women. I ended it on my own terms yet I am the one suffering.

I am just giving myself some grace to have her back.

I hope we can figure it all out in this lifetime. I really don't wanna lose her.

I've been out of my meds for 3 days and it's been a nightmare. I can't function, pay attention and I can't sleep. I really need my Ritalin. Can anyone help me?

Hi! I'm a psychology student I would like to ask for your help. We are currently writing our thesis and it is about IT professionals diagnosed with ADHD in their workplace. We seek to find participants who can voluntarily participate to share their lived experiences. This may help open doors of inclusivity and to explore more the realities of those who is diagnosed with ADHD.

By voluntarily sharing your experiences, you may help shed light on the different challenges, experiences, and perspectives that others may also relate to. Your participation can help create greater awareness, understanding, and support for individuals with ADHD in different aspects of your lives.

Feel free to participate voluntary po! Your participation may help create a betterment for this world. Maraming salamat po!

I went to a psychologist today to get evaluated for ADHD. I first became interested in ADHD when I was young and remember going down a rabbit hole suspecting I might have it. I'm only getting evaluated now, at 15, because my parents recently agreed to let me get tested.

I initially saw a psychiatrist, who referred me to a psychologist for a more detailed assessment. I finished my appointment today, but some of what he said has been bothering me.

He told me I can't have ADHD because I've always gotten good grades and seems to be leaning more toward anxiety. Is that actually true?

He also said inattention and daydreaming can be managed without medication, implying "you have complete control over your mind" I find that questionable because, from my experience, daydreaming feels involuntary. It happens randomly every day, even when I'm actively trying to pay attention.

He also doesn't recommend medication because of potential side effects, though he didn't clarify what they are. From what I've seen, they seem manageable and would depend on the medication and dosage, so l'm confused by what he's saying.

I'm going back in a couple of weeks for an ADHD assessment/questionnaire. He said it'll take around three hours or less and involve some sort of test. Is that a common practice? What should i expect?

Idk if i can get a second opinion because my parents are very ignorant of ADHD since I've always been seen as a "normal and smart" kid who gets good grades. Of course, they took what my psychologist said as gospel, so now they literally won't hear me out on anything.

That's what makes this frustrating. these difficulties have become increasingly harder to manage as i get older. My grades are starting to worsen, and I'm worried this could become much worse in college. I wanted to get tested now because I genuinely feel like something is wrong

Obviously, no one here can tell me if i have ADHD or not hell he might be correct, i really just want to know what to do next

(Yes I'm from the Philippines, I'm only sharing a post i sent in r/ADHD here.)

Hello, I am a student. I feel like I am having symptoms of adhd and anxiety. I’ve been feeling like this for 3 years already but I didn’t mind at first because I thought it was just a normal behavior. Until it became a pattern. So I really want to get help, can you recommend any psychiatrist or psychologist in the PH? yung affordable po sana. hindi sana aabot or lalagpas ng 2k per session :(

Diagnosed today na meron akong ADHD, General Anxiety Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder. 🤧

Nagpapasalamat ako sa Diyos sa clarity na natanggap ko today, my whole life totally makes sense why I am like this.

Laban lang tayo 🫂❤

Hello, I just want to ask if there's a possibility that Concerta 27mg is available? It's hard to find a store with stocks. Thank you!