Health: Today, I have such severe ADD that I can't focus without my medication....

By Anonymous - 25/09/2014 19:32 - United States - College Station

Today, I have such severe ADD that I can't focus without my medication. When I take the medication, I can only focus on one thing, but not necessarily the thing I need to be focusing on. I have a chem test soon, and I've been vacuuming my room for the past 4 hours. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/07/2021 18:01 - United States

Today, it's gotten to the point where I can't afford my ADD medication anymore. Now, I'm literally too poor to pay attention. FML

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By distracted - 13/07/2015 13:56 - Australia - Pymble

Today, I woke up early and took my medication to help me focus while catching up on lectures. I ended up spending the whole day focused on fixing my drawer for no apparent reason. FML

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By RockMeetsHardPlace - 15/03/2021 15:01 - United States - Midlothian

Today, like every day since my diagnosis, I've had to choose between two impossible options. Either I deal with debilitating headaches where I cannot focus, or I feel so drowsy that I cannot focus. My finals are in a week and I can't study. FML

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By Anonymous - 08/11/2013 17:43 - United States - Omaha

Today, I've been awake for nearly three days due to homework and my mom's wedding preparations, so I took some Adderall to keep me awake at school. I took too much, totally zoned out in class, became hopelessly fascinated by my own hand, and was accused of doing drugs. FML

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By brainfart - 19/09/2020 10:01

Today, I was put on a medication for severe migraines. One of the side effects is difficulty concentrating and word recall. I was writing a paper and sat there trying to remember how to spell "isn't." This medication better work. FML

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By zephyrgk - 02/09/2013 01:15 - United States - Wilmington

Today, I was grounded by my dad for "popping pills like a gangbanger". I take prescription ADHD medicine and a multi-vitamin. FML

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By neurodi-HELPME - 03/06/2023 10:00

Today, my ADHD brain won't quit hyperfixating on one specific show. I've watched all 5 seasons 3 times through and have the wiki open at all times. I've tried watching other things, but even shows that I'm huge fan of don't cut it. I feel like there's no end in sight. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/02/2023 13:00 - United States - Spokane

Today, I found out that the mice infestations I've been fighting for the last two weeks was actually a recurring series of tactile/visual/auditory hallucinations, a side effect of a normal, prescribed, dosage of ADHD meds. FML

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By Adan - 13/11/2020 17:58 - Pakistan - Peshawar

Today, I'm having an existential crisis. I don't what the future holds, I'm overthinking and stressing about things I could've controlled. Now I'm having a breakdown and I've got a test tomorrow and I have to take a bath, but all my lazy ass does is worry but never actually do the fucking work. FML

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By fuuuuck - 28/01/2010 00:27 - Canada

Today, I had a very important test. Last night, I'd had such bad leg pains that I couldn't sleep, so I took two very strong painkillers and went to sleep pain-free. I apparently accidentally overdosed, because when I woke up, I couldn't see properly or even stand up. And I missed my test. FML

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Friday 26 September 2014 0:06

At least your carpet will be clean...?

Sarahm93 13

Friday 26 September 2014 0:08

Good luck on the test! Remember that someone across the world is feeling bad for you xD And now you have a clean room!

Comments

1947Chevy 17

Friday 26 September 2014 3:44

Glad to know I'm not the only one

OlChickenBeard 16

Friday 26 September 2014 3:49

I'm the same way... It sucks.

AFaye3964 17

Friday 26 September 2014 4:15

speeding balls huh?

Pentanol 17

Friday 26 September 2014 4:25

That's not focusing, that's procrastinating which even people who doesn't have add do!

Tarahjo12 10

Friday 26 September 2014 4:27

I think if you can stop to focus on making an FML, you can stop to focus on your chem test.

Just_A_Tree 20

Friday 26 September 2014 9:48

Umm... Sir. There are slight differences between a Chemistry test and composing an FML.

Tarahjo12 10

Saturday 27 September 2014 3:52

It's Ma'am. And No. If he has time to make an FML, he has time to study. No difference.

Pauline96_fml 20

Friday 26 September 2014 4:36

The best way I know of how to deal with this kind of situation is to basically take control and make yourself do what you need to do, a reward after you are done can help you to have something to look forward to. I've had ADHD for 18 years

Just_A_Tree 20

Friday 26 September 2014 9:51

If it were that easy, then there wouldn't be medication, there would be basic organization, goal setting and goal achieving classes. Peoples severity varies. Though this method may work for you, it is highly unlikely it would work for most others.