NightlyWave

NightlyWave t1_isfi7j4 wrote

Yeah, I had the same reaction as you. I did feel kinda depressed for a little while because I was just thinking about how much I could've accomplished had I been diagnosed much earlier but I stopped doing that because ultimately; the past is the past.

You mentioned "dex". I'm assuming you're taking Vyvanse/Elvanse?

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NightlyWave t1_isbzq9g wrote

I probably spent more time researching and learning about neuroscience and endocrinology than I did on my entire degree in computer science. It’s the reason why I knew an SSRI wasn’t right for me because I understood my issue was fundamentally within my dopaminergic system which amphetamines took care of perfectly. It’s nice to finally function and thrive after living a life of the complete opposite.

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NightlyWave t1_isauh3j wrote

I was prescribed sertraline after one appointment, even after I specifically mentioned my depression symptoms were potentially caused by my undiagnosed ADHD at the time. They refused to entertain the idea of me having ADHD and just threw sertraline at me. Thankfully I refused them and went private for an actual ADHD diagnosis. I'm medicated now and I've not been unhappy since.

Edit - This is in the UK

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