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I take Ritalin 10mg on a needs basis since I generally have functioned 'alright' into adulthood.

Just took one to get some work done today and it still amazes me how normal I feel about doing work once I'm medicated. Like there's no massive hurdle to even starting. No massive reluctance and task paralysis to fight.

Coming from a whole week where I've been procrastinating on whatever isn't urgent, suddenly it's so easy to just... do.

I also get incredibly chatty (hence the post, lol), but yeah. I can't imagine how life changing it must be for people who struggle even worse with executive dysfunction.

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[–] Nonameuser678@aussie.zone 41 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Wish I started this shit earlier. It's sad to think about all the wasted potential and chronic under achievement.

[–] Leilys@lemmy.dbzer0.com 28 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Are you also a recipient of the "You have potential, you're just lazy" award?

Its sad to see that we all bear that weight of all these great expectations we just couldn't seem to meet, despite our best efforts.

[–] Schlemmy@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 year ago

Every. Report. In. School.

After my diagnose my life changed. I got a master degree while working full time and raising two kids.

I'm considering getting back on meds because my job is so demanding lately.

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