In Episode 2 Alex and James discuss the medications used to treat adult ADHD, how they work and why some people are hesitant to take them. Alex reveals he is on a toddler's dose.
I've just discovered you on Spotify and I am happy you are also on RU-vid. It's even better here! Thanks a lot! The podcast is really great, informative but also very entertaining! ADHD people bring colour and spread good mood wherever they go...
Totally agree med selection/titration can be a journey - sorry for being w4nkerish 😂 I had very little improvement with Elvanse so went over to Concerta which had practically zero improvement. So the psychiatrist tried Strattera which worked amazingly but on higher doses had side effects - cold extremeties and low mood. So finally psychiatrist and I tried putting low dose Strattera together with low dose Elvanse (child dose … I’m just such a d1ck 😂) and WOW, the two work together soooo well! My journey has been 5 months and 7 psychiatrist appointments, but totally worth it! So stick with it folks! There should be a good med (combo) for you!
I love your talks, one of the most fun podcast ive ever watched, lots of ironic jokes with incredibly helpful advises and also hearing stories from people who have adhd and who is educated in the field is really valuable for me.
Hello you two. I just started my medication today. Woah! This is going to be a fascinating ride. I ended up on the same medication as James, and I am really grateful for this video. It was one of the sources that allowed me to ask the right questions. I'll slowly catch up on your videos. Wow. What a change! Oh, my psychiatrist gave me sage advice: use the executive function, attention, planning ability to build a better life for the future, and not to look back.
I love this podcast. It is informative and you two are very funny. I was asked a few times if I had ADHD but just ignored it. When I somehow managed to finish my nurse training and started working in a psy ward in 2019, my boss asked too. This time I decided to take that seriously. According to the forms I filled, there were no signs of it but still went on to find a psychologist. Did behavioural therapy for 2 years. The therapist said I clearly had some ADHD tendencies, it could be a residue. I do not remember much of my childhood and my mom can't either. I was on a waiting list for 1.5 years to go to a specialist in a clinic. Last year in June I had the first appointment, the second one in August, third one two months ago. It's taking ages but I definitely have it. ADHD used to mean being hyperactive, impulsive and not being able to focus but once I started reading more about it, it all made sense. This has helped me feel better about myself. It do not believe that I am dumb or useless anymore, my brain just doesn't work like a neurotypical brain. When filling the forms I realised that my mom has it too, which explains a lot. While I wish someone had noticed this 20 or 25 years ago, I am happy that it is happening now and not later in life. I still might be able to change things and have a "better" life.
I got in my car and was going to listen to something. I'm not sure what.. but then, then there you were.. i started this episode and not only did I spit my coffee out I damn near peed my pants.. Funny shit.. totally relatable.. I'm a 57 yr old female with a late in life ADHD diagnosis. But at least I know now why I spent so much of my life chasing squirrels and staring at shiny objects
You mentioned Stratera which is a SNRI- have you read up much on MAOIs as treatment? I’m not diagnosed ADHD but suspect it; I recently got prescribed a MAOI as an antidepressant, and have found that it really reduces my executive dysfunction symptoms
Strattera is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (but it also blocks serotonin reuptake). In other countries there is some evidence that MAOI’s work ✌️
I'm feeling absolutely desperate at the moment. You're both describing me to a T. I don't know why but I feel a horrible mixture of sadness and anger. And I am considering getting medication off the black market. :(
Having been recently been diagnosed with ADHD and in limbo whilst I wait in line for my clinic and medication appointment this is really helpful. 48 years old and not a f@@king clue what I’m doing.
@@theadhdadults thank you. One of the things I’m slowly learning is that there are so many people out there feeling the same way. Listening to the podcast, much like my psychiatrist, had been like holding a mirror up in front of me and for the first time I find these experiences so relatable. Just knowing that I’m not a raving lunatic has helped me become more open to educating myself and I love listening to the stories of others.
Thanks for the great podcast and the valuable information! Where can the pillbox with timer be found to buy online? This far i have only discovered pillboxes with a timer or key pillboxes? -->Is there a combination of both?
Are the different types of ADHD treated differently? Does it make a difference for the medication you’re prescribed whether you are inattentive, hyperactive or combined? I think I read this somewhere, but now can’t find any information on this. Thanks.
The different presentations (inattentive, hyperactive/impulsive or combined type) are treated the same way; fort choice a treatment is stimulants, then there is one non-stimulant alternative and it really depends on the individual as opposed to their presentation ❤️
@@theadhdadults yes I would say so, I've got another appointment with my Dr. Just don't want to be on a higher dose of elvanse on 60 already. I overthink about the diagnosis, however it calms me and my head is quiet. What would your advice be for the moodiness, I've heard off a few people with adhd get moody from elvanse.
@@NoName-gu9tf it’s a tough one, I tend to split my dose (50mg at 6AM and 20mg at 11) but that can affect sleep. Speak to your doctor/clinical team and see if they can advise anything. Did you get the same at lower doses?
The stimulant drugs? Yes, but personally they make me less able to sleep during the day which along with triptans is my main strategy for dealing with migraines
@@theadhdadults ah. My problematic nog of pain and confusion. Thanks for the answer. So you get migraine too? Shite. Sorry mate. I feel like it's like a sports injury. Like I've over used a bit of my brain, expected too much and pushed too far. Boom. Hey one time all I could say was "the puppies" 😂
@@nettie7645 yeah, used to get 15 a month! That was hell, now I take magnesium, Co-enzyme Q10 and riboflavin they are much better (only found out from a GP about these 2 months ago)
Hi thanks for the podcasts they are so informative. I just want to say there are non pharmaceutical medications for ADHD and a good homeopath or herbalist would be able to help. Whilst recognising everyone is different both pharmaceutical and alternative medications may have differing results for each individual but it's important to know the options are available :)
