I don't even know for 100% sure I have it but the last time I tried to talk to a professional they basically just wrote me off because my grades were good as a kid, I understand part of the diagnostic criteria is symptoms presenting themselves in childhood but to be honest I got by just fine without studying or paying very much attention.

Does anyone have experience with this

  • crime [she/her, any]
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    2 years ago

    I’m def not saying that everyone should take Strattera, I mainly brought it up because it’s so accessible compared to most other ADHD meds. But, as you point out, that’s not a good reason to push it on people for whom a different ADHD med already works.

    Yeah, didn't mean to imply that I thought you did — it's a good option for people who can't take stimulants or don't like their effects and I'm glad it exists for those people. IMO unless there's a reason why someone can't take stimulants they should not start with it, and some shitty providers will use it to perpetuate the stigma against stimulants. Which isn't a problem with the drug itself, just with society.