Anyone else feel like this is a scam to persecute ADHD people in yet another attempt by the fascists to create second class citizens so we will fail and take less money for labor? Like, I can't function without my meds. I might as well kill myself because my life would literally fall apart. Otherwise, I guess I'll just see squirrels constantly while attempting to farm with all the autistic kids Kennedy want to enslave. That's where we'll end up.
this post was submitted on 27 Dec 2025
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No real substance here, the article seems to be editorializing the underlying research pretty heavily. Also, who knows if the underlying fmri research is any good given recent revelations about fmri studies:
The primary mechanisms of action described in the OP have been known for decades; this is just a larger study further supporting the idea
I learned about it in university over 5 years ago, from studies dating back to the 90s. In fact, I didn't realize anyone still thought they work the other way
Alertness and motivation kind of already describe what attention is. So nothing new?
Making an excuse to not give people medicine.
Wait, drugs work for you guys? 😔
Every prescription ADHD drug I tried gave me anxiety and made me pee every 20-40 minutes. Then I'd get more anxiety because I'd have to pee so often. It also made all my normal habits into unhealthy habits. Ever since I took any meds, I've been unable to drink coffee now without the same issues.
Now I just raw dog life. People either accept me as I am or I just stop talking to them because no prescribed pill or social pressure is worth it for me anymore. At least I'm happier now.
Hey, you mentioned not being able to drink coffee - were you able to drink coffee normally without the negative effect once you stopped taking meds?
Not really, no. Although I don't know if that is the result of ADHD meds, the antidepressants I used to take or just aging in general.
I love the smell of fresh coffee but caffeine just doesn't agree with my body anymore. I've switched over to herbal and red teas now.
Vyvanse does for me. None of the others really helped much.
Only a little :/ tried concerta and elvanse so far.