Is it more difficult to hear (or process hearing) things when on stimulants? Several times people speak to me and then I feel I didn’t hear or understand them, never happens off stims: Any similar experiences?

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I am on Straterra and I noticed my auditory processing improves while the meds are working.

Auditory processing is definitely an issue with ADHD. My recommendation would be to engage what is known as active listening: Repeat back to the person what they just told you. If you aren't even able to get to that part, don't sweat it. "I have auditory processing issues. Can you please repeat that?" "Got it, so what you are saying is _________"

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I have the opposite it improves my ability to process and hear.which stimulant are you taking

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Same here. I take adderall twice per day. I feel like when I don't take it, it becomes harder for me to process things that people are saying to me.

I've had trouble with this before I was medicated and now while I'm medicated. Maybe for me it's a dosing issue. I'm at the beginning of my ADHD treatment journey. Any help or advice is welcome.

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Thank you so much for the thoughtful response. That is super helpful! I do engage active listening techniques currently but this was a great reminder and I love your recommendations on taking it a step further, explaining and asking them to repeat as well as the email follow up. 💜

It happens the day or two after a drug holiday and then end of the work week (when stimulant has worn off)

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