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Am I overestimating just how much they will help me?

I have an assessment soon, and I am absolutely confident i have it, so if i get on ADHD meds, will they help me read books again? will they help me study? will they help me get back to work if able? How much do they help with executive dysfunction?

I feel as though I'm putting all my eggs in the ADHD meds basket.

How much do they help you?

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[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I was absolutely sure I had it bad, got the test, and only tested mildly adhd. Pretty sure I just mask it well enough that people cant really tell.

Still can get meds if I want. They dont really work well for me and they wear off though, are expensive, and I get headaches if I dont take them ( and Im a person who never gets headaches from anything)

They help me be manic for 3 days and get a shit ton of stuff done without eating, after thay they dont have much effect and they kill my creativity.