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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 ninithel - 25/11/2024 02:00 - United Kingdom - Hull

Today, I have fibromyalgia and ADHD. I either have no energy, no focus, or no energy for anything, or I burn out trying to do everything. Meanwhile, my mother is adamant that I can be "cured" if I stop eating sugar. I'm allergic to most sweeteners and she won't believe me, and thinks she knows better than my doc. 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 ninithel - 24/11/2024 08:00 - United Kingdom - Hull

Today, I'm doing the school run. I went to bed early and took a sleeping pill for my insomnia so I could be productive. Even if I could sleep past my partner snoring like a cave bear with sinus infection, it turns out that my sleeping pills make me hyper. The next person who says ADHD is fun is getting slapped. 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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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!

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Eklipse_fml 3

Sunday 28 September 2014 16:08

I've been in that exact situation! Here's what works for me: Make a list of the things you have to do in chunks of 0,5 to 1 hours of work. Prioritize that list. Start at the top and aggressively scratch through each task when you finish it. Trust me, this works! Also, like many have said, remember that you are not alone!

ohishkabibble 21

Monday 29 September 2014 5:12

You probably need to try a different dose, or a different medication altogether; I know it sucks experimenting to get the right medicine and dose, but it's worth it in the end! Also are you in cognitive behavioral therapy? Because that did WONDERS for helping me learn how to cope with my ADHD. I'd look for a cognitive-behavioral therapist who specializes in ADD/ADHD, if I were you.

Plastic_Stitchez 25

Monday 29 September 2014 10:42

Wanna come vacuum my apartment as well? I can read you study cards! Lol hope your test went well!

swim4life41401 1

Tuesday 30 September 2014 5:00

I am with you I have adhd and let me tell you my dick ass teachers are no help

sxm 13

Thursday 2 October 2014 7:44

I feel bad. I hope you get through the struggle.

deemoe 5

Thursday 2 October 2014 20:43

look like u was able to post on fml so guess u can focus on other things

witchet95 18

Friday 10 April 2015 1:32

I READ THIS ON TUMBLR AND THIS IS EXACTLY THE SAME THING THAT HAPPENS TO MY ROOMATE

mwali02 32

Tuesday 7 July 2015 5:32

Vacuuming and FMLing. Great... Hope you passed...

shilobaby 3

Saturday 1 August 2015 23:21

And yet somehow you can focus on fml!

ArmyVet1 16

Tuesday 4 August 2015 18:35

I can totally relate! It sucks having to deal with ADD or ADHD. People that don't have it do not understand of how frustrating it is!! I hope you get it under control and find a better medication to help you! Maybe you should talk to your doctor about different meds. Good luck!