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Fire-Kissed t1_itl15xo wrote

Reply to comment by lj26ft in Study finds brain changes associated with ADHD remission. As the brains of those with ADHD mature, some individuals may repetitively engage in strategies that compensate for symptoms. These repetitive behaviors may result in the brain changes seen in those who went into remission. by Wagamaga

Right— were “strategies” medication? I’d like to know if medication had an influence in these brain changes.

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maelstromama t1_itl667v wrote

There’s a link to the full study in the article which addresses medication usage. But no, I can’t see drawing that conclusion from study.

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hermitess t1_itn9isx wrote

I don't know, but I've been medicated for ADHD for 23 years, and it helps me manage my symptoms, but as soon as I don't take it, my ADHD symptoms seem to be worse than before I ever started medication. I don't think it should be considered remission if symptoms only improve while medicated, and then get even worse than they were in the first place when the medication is stopped.

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Mercinary-G t1_itnlxdp wrote

A big impact on ADHD is Progesterone and Oestrogen. This changes throughout your life not just in peri-menopause. Men also have changes in oestrogen during their lives that might be part of what you’re observing.

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