How do I STFU without ADHD meds?

dammit_redskins · 2016-10-29T14:35:13+00:00

Try to consciously sit back and observe. Think about things but don't voice them unless it is necessary. Consciously say less and be vague. It is hard to form new habits, but focusing on your goal for an extended period of time will create habit.

Don't smoke weed, it's a crutch. I have ADD but I don't take meds. I got a script for vyvanse a while ago which really helped at first but i got tolerance fast and all the negative side effects overcame the positive so i stopped. I could try other meds but i hate the idea of popping pills everyday, so i just try to challenge myself without meds. It's a slow process but change can and will happen if you put your mind to it.

PMme_your_success · 2016-10-29T23:34:03+00:00

Meditate. Everyday. 30 minutes if you can, not less than 15. Research "Mindfullness Meditation".

redditatt · 2016-10-29T17:54:35+00:00

We all have ADHD. And Adderall/Vyvanse has the same effect on nearly everyone. We were raised and exist in an environment where the scenery changes every 5 seconds. We are the products of this environment. Understanding this helps to define the problem. It's not a chemical imbalance as pharmaceutical corps would have us think. It's our environment and our adaptation to it.

You're right, "chattiness" is feminine. We are a generation of boys raised by women, so again- products of our environment.

As a man, you want your words to carry weight. Ask more questions. Let others talk and actually listen (research "active listening") and apply critical thinking (how does the convo topic fit into the bigger picture/larger context). So that when you do speak, you can drop knowledge bombs.

thkalimavri · 2016-10-29T13:16:27+00:00

Smoke a little weed. It'll calm you down and let you focus. Worked for plenty of people I know (friends and family)

Title	How do I STFU without ADHD meds?
Author	5xtheflava
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Date	October 29, 2016 1:14 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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