I’m 35, with diagnosed ADHD and brain scarring. My memory feels so fried and it’s almost Impossible to finish a task. Where I live it’s almost Impossible to get actual medication for something. Doc always gives herbal treatments and it helps nothing.

Is there a way to help myself without meds?

  • Dr_Nik@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    CBD helped me for a while, tons of digital timers, to-do lists, and calendar appointments, but what really changed things for me was meds. What is your reason for wanting to avoid meds?

    I am on the lowest possible dose of the only non-stimulant ADHD medication (Stratera a.k.a. Atomoxetine). All it did was tame the brain squirrels but I am still me.

    • SassyRamen@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I’m not avoiding meds, in fact I’d buy them off the streets if I could. My family doctor is into herbal treatments and old wives tales. Here it’s pretty hard to find someone that isn’t that way.

      • Dr_Nik@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 days ago

        Try out things that have stimulant effects: caffeine, exercise, horror movies. Your brain is wired for crisis and you can handle things well when in crisis…the problem is it you chase that, you have a high risk of burnout if you don’t plan down time.