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I was diagnosed at 36 (2 years ago), unmedicated so far, too many antidepressants to be taking add meds, hopefully changing it this fall. Good luck to all of you

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (12 children)

Funny meme.

27, got diagnosed about 1year ago and have been decreasing my anti depressants since then and will start my ADHD meds tomorrow. Here's hoping you get there too!

Kinda scared though not gonna lie, because I read the fucking side effects... Shouldn't have...

Edit: Thought I should give you all some feedback. Took the meds and I'm feeling fine. It's a very small dose for now though. 2.5mg which according to my Dr. should be barely noticeable but we'll adapt as time goes by.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What side effects are you scared of? (I'm nearly 40, got diagnosed and been on medication for about 6 years)

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

Concerta/Ritalin. Heart failure apparently and potential dependency :/ (not sure if these are the exact conditions in English as I'm not from an English speaking country)

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

I was also afraid of becoming addicted to them. Considering I can't remember to take them, I probably won't have to worry about that

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

Lmao that's too funny. But great news too :)

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