I just realized that last month was ADHD awareness month and I forgot. Ironic isn’t it? Share your stories of stuff you remembered way too late!

  • turbodrooler@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I only found out when I got an email from my local ADHD support organization…on October 26.

    • Noodle07@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Ah that sucks, I personally went from ritalin to medikinet because of availability and I didn’t notice big difference, LP for both. Maybe that’s an option for you? (like really same effect at same dosage, maybe a little less longer but like concerta was tottaly different in comparison)

      • uuseernaamee@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I’m an Elvanse (Vyvanse for Americans) user, unfortunately. I don’t tolerate Methylphenidate well (they made me try like four different versions of it first before they’d give me the Elvanse) and as far as I know there is a shortage on just about all Dexamphetamine based medications.

    • Jeanschyso@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I spent 2 hellish years without meds because I lost my family doctor. Keep strong and ask a friend to remind you forcefully weekly to check your bills. Good luck.

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    1 year ago

    I just remembered a girl’s name that I used to work with.

    I was trying to remember it about 3 months ago. It randomly just came to me today.

    • sock@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      my roommate asked if one of my roommates was gone the other day and like a day later i was working out and was like OH SHIT HE DID GO SOMEWHERE I GOTTA TELL MY ROOMMATE

      ofc he’d figured that out by then

      im not sure if i have adhd tho I’ve never seen a psychiatrist and haven’t been to a doctor since i was 18 (im 21) coz poor

    • XIN@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Also I just remembered yesterday that I forgot to go to a conference my boss invited me to… on the 17th of Oct…

  • Ragerist@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I was supposed to be at a course at 9, two hours away. Was reminded by outlook 8.45. Gee thanks Outlook, very helpful.

    Worst part, is that you come off as lazy, a slack or stupid for forgetting something that neurotypical would never forget.

    • SwearingRobin@lemmy.worldOP
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      1 year ago

      I don’t think Outlook allows for that but I think some calendar systems allow for several reminders for the same event (e.g. 1 week before, 1 day before, a couple of hours and 15 minutes). I haven’t used those kinds of systems in a while, I have a pretty uneventful life, but I remember using it some year ago

      • Ragerist@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        I normally add stuff like this to my private Google calendar for that exact reason… But I forgot…

        • SwearingRobin@lemmy.worldOP
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          1 year ago

          I get you, believe me. We can have systems in place to help us but sometimes stuff just falls through the cracks.

  • Jeanschyso@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    My sister had the great idea to ask me to celebrate her wedding. I forgot to file the paperwork 4 months in advance. Then I forgot to file the paperwork after the fact too.