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How untreated ADHD can trap you in depression (i.postimg.cc)

submitted 2 years ago by ickplant to c/adhd

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[–] LukeMedia 13 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Talk to your doctor and/or psychiatrist and they can't test and diagnose. Even being diagnosed, I still often feel like I'm just making excuses when something stems from my ADHD, but it's important to remember that it's not fair to yourself to downplay your own challenges. Acknowledging the challenges you face, and their affects on your life is not making excuses. It's being honest with yourself about what you experience.

[–] Vampiric_Luma 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What happens after a diagnosis though?

[–] SuperCuber 9 points 2 years ago

Hopefully treatment :) That can include therapy sessions, and also trying out different medications and if they help

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Also I have one question. I've always done reasonably well on exams by cramming on the last day (more like last night) when the pressure is extreme. That doesn't take away from the fact that I could have it right? Like I'm good at cramming something under pressure and vomiting it out the next day, but am also awful at something that would require regular periodic studying.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm no doctor, but what you're describing would be consistent with ADHD.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks. I'll mention that when I talk to the doctor.

[–] LukeMedia 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry for the late reply, but as the other commentor pointed out, what you described is incredibly consistent with ADHD. There is a reason we are prone to procrastination! Definitely talk to your doctor or psych about what you experience.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thank you so much!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Thanks. I hope it goes well. I don't see my mom being thrilled if it comes down to needing medication.