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Calypso_

Updated 9mo ago

Diagnosed with ADD at 6, still taking meds at 21

When we’re you diagnosed with ADD/ADHD? I was diagnosed with ADD when I was 6 I’ve been taking medicine since that age for my whole life. I’m 21 now. Have you taken medicine for it?

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Starmaker603

1y

I'm 33, realized like 3 years ago that I probably have it, and I finally got it together and have an appointment for my diagnosis in December!
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Calypso_

1y

that’s awesome I hope your appointment goes really well
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Reesec1217

1y

Yes wouldn't be anywhere without it
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Sevyn0Sevyn

1y

I was diagnosed at 5 or 6, started meds at 7 and quit them at 17. I took one other medication near the end too.
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Sevyn0Sevyn

1y

I might start on something new in the next year or two, but I've used my time off meds to improve other aspects of my mental health, which were affecting my ADHD anyway
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SalineTurnip

1y

I realized in my mid-20s that I had it. I've never been on medication for it. I manage it by having a good routine with plenty of time for breaks and rest, for when I inevitably get distracted.
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Freddi

1y

My psychiatrist put me on Wellbutrin to get rid of the addictive aspects of the stimulant drugs… I’m not officially diagnosed(?) Even though my ADHD test results are way positive?… It’s confusing! She wants more sessions, so I can probably confidently say I am diagnosed for it starting literally a day ago!
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doodle0118

1y

17!

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