ADHD Consultants

Are heart palpitations lessened when taking Strattera vs Vyvanse?

I’m 50+. My adhd never seemed to really bother anyone except me, while people close to me put up with my issues. Recently a new business partner/investor (not American) has been calling me out on my … more

Any suggestions for what I can say to request a plea bargain in writing for a speeding ticket and not stooping at stop sign? I am guilty of both but since each ticket carries 2 points I am trying to p… more

Sorry if this has been discussed previously, but has anyone here experienced the sudden decrease in stimulant medication efficacy that many in the ADHD community have been reporting this year?

It started for me in Dec… more

I've been asked to complete a SHL numerical reasoning test by a boutique consulting firm I'm recruiting with. On the SHL website, there is a section for Talent with Disability which points you back to the… more

On gloomy days adderall doesnt work for me lol , anyone else face the same? How you solved it.

This feels like such a goofy problem to have but I’m genuinely struggling with it: a lot of my tasks throughout the week require waiting for my computer to load something. I have a hard time staying o… more

Does everyone always feel more awake and alert from your stimulant medication?

Is there anyone who doesn't?

Just bombed a case study because I got flustered and couldn’t calculate basic math on the spot. The interviewer tried to help me and then just gave up and said don’t bother 😭 feeling so dumb

In meetings I try to focus but I only hear words and not the sentences or the context. At the end of the meeting I have no idea what’s been discussed, even though I’m present. Is this a ADHD symptom? … more

I finally got my Vyvanse last week (switched from adderall because of the shortage) and after taking it a few days I’m already feeling so much more productive 🥲

Am I crazy if I just want to buy and try the lowest dose of some medication from a friend instead of waiting and getting it prescribed by a doctor? It takes 4 months of wait time to speak to a special… more

Pulling the trigger and starting my consulting firm with a non-ADHD bro.

I am so frustrated. For the first time I have not been able to get my Vyvanse filled due to the nationwide shortage— I spent 3 hours this morning calling every major pharmacy in my city and none have … more

My snacking has been out of control this week 😔

I am 41 years old but I feel like I still have no idea how to feed myself. Every day I’m figuring it out from scratch. I saw a thing on social media describing food-related symptoms of ADHD and I chec… more

I am divorcing today and feeling really devastated. I never thought I would be in this situation. We never had divorce in my family and I feel like a failure. I heard divorce rate is higher among ADHD people and … more

Just another work day where I’m struggling to stay awake and focus 😔 my medication still hasn’t been refilled. Are other people still feeling the shortage?

For folks who were prescribed Adderall, how did it impact your performance in life and work? Just started this week and feel less distracted which is good but also less aroused, which idk if it’s bad … more

Does anyone have any experience with speech therapist or communication coaches? I feel like I am not heard in the meetings even though I have great ideas. My ADHD makes me ramble and go off on tangent… more

What workplace accommodations have you requested from your employer?

I’ve seen a lot of diff ads for apps that will evaluate you and prescribe you adderall if needed. Which ones are the best?

Omg the “just setting 3 objectives a time thing” really work on a to do list. I’ve had the best, productive week. I put them in a huge board right in front of my computer

E.g.

11am, I put objectives u… more

Really struggling with brain fog at the moment - any short term-quick tips or advice on how to deal with this as work?

Moved to the burbs and need to drive. Didn't have to living all my life in the city. Trying to get a driver's permit and prepping for the exam. My brain hurts with left and right and who has r… more

22M here. I’ve never spoken to a medical professional about what I feel is an attention deficiency that’s been becoming more significant as of late and adversely impacting my work.

This might be a stup… more

Anyone here that have been taking stimulants consistently for 8 years or more and is in their forties ? Can you tell us your experience with long term use side effects? Do you feel you changed and not… more

Any Hamilfans here? Was listening to "My Shot" today and halfway through the song I started wondering if the person that song describes might have had ADHD...

😅

Curious how many people here also have dyslexia in addition to ADHD? Is it true that it can be very mild? I’m 28 and have never thought of myself as having issues reading, but over the past several ye… more

Anyone have a favorite executive function coach in NYC?

I lost almost 8kg since I started taking Vyvanse 2 months ago. What is your experiences? I have much less appetite than usual but I do strength workouts and make sure to take in a lot of protein so I don’t … more

(Serious) Need some advice - I come from a startup background and in previous jobs I’ve always been a high performer by owning several responsibilities and leading by example. I joined Deloitte as an… more

Any one who had ADHD diagnosis that doesn’t have anxiety or social anxiety ? How 😀?

Am using concerta and its causing phsyical anxiety to me , if i switch to adderall would it cause the same thing ? Anyone faced something similar

Anything to help your memory to recall talking points next steps etc? I usually write notes or record so I can refer to them later. However, with being back to the office I run in to my manager in the hallw… more

I am currently in the US and considering a move to Europe. What does the process look like for getting prescribed meds like Concerts (UK, Switzerland and Italy specifically).
Thanks!

Hi! Has CBD oil helped anyone here? Looking for alternatives beyond pharmaceuticals to help with focus and overactive thinking. Thanks!

Anyone had any luck using Stasis on top of their stimulants? Keep seeing it on Facebook/Instagram and wonder if anyone else has tried it. Thinking about using it or if it’s just snake oil.

Has anyone successfully gotten accommodations for ADHD with the GRE or LSAT exams? (e.g., extended time?)