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ADHD awareness month (lemmy.world)
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I just realized that last month was ADHD awareness month and I forgot. Ironic isn't it? Share your stories of stuff you remembered way too late!

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[–] 16 points 2 years ago

I only found out when I got an email from my local ADHD support organization…on October 26.

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    [–] 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    The medication shortage has had me acutely aware of my ADHD this past month, does that count?

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Ah that sucks, I personally went from ritalin to medikinet because of availability and I didn't notice big difference, LP for both. Maybe that's an option for you? (like really same effect at same dosage, maybe a little less longer but like concerta was tottaly different in comparison)

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I'm an Elvanse (Vyvanse for Americans) user, unfortunately. I don't tolerate Methylphenidate well (they made me try like four different versions of it first before they'd give me the Elvanse) and as far as I know there is a shortage on just about all Dexamphetamine based medications.

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    • [–] 12 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I just remembered a girl's name that I used to work with.

    I was trying to remember it about 3 months ago. It randomly just came to me today.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago*

    my roommate asked if one of my roommates was gone the other day and like a day later i was working out and was like OH SHIT HE DID GO SOMEWHERE I GOTTA TELL MY ROOMMATE

    ofc he'd figured that out by then

    im not sure if i have adhd tho I've never seen a psychiatrist and haven't been to a doctor since i was 18 (im 21) coz poor

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    • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    This is the first time I remember hearing of it.

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    • [–] 5 points 2 years ago

    Sounds about right XD

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    [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Ironically, last month was when my pharmacy informed me that there's a shortage. AGAIN.

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    [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    Halloween always sneaks up on me. We forgot to get pumpkins this year!

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    [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    oh god I was gonna be frustrated if it was November. I don't feel like constantly battling misinfo

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    [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I was supposed to be at a course at 9, two hours away. Was reminded by outlook 8.45. Gee thanks Outlook, very helpful.

    Worst part, is that you come off as lazy, a slack or stupid for forgetting something that neurotypical would never forget.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I don't think Outlook allows for that but I think some calendar systems allow for several reminders for the same event (e.g. 1 week before, 1 day before, a couple of hours and 15 minutes). I haven't used those kinds of systems in a while, I have a pretty uneventful life, but I remember using it some year ago

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    • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    Thanks for reminding me.

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    [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    My sister had the great idea to ask me to celebrate her wedding. I forgot to file the paperwork 4 months in advance. Then I forgot to file the paperwork after the fact too.

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