How do you feel about ADHD medication?
Are you taking it? Does it help you focus and thrive?
Or are you medication-curious, and a little freaked out about it? That’s totally okay.
Are you anti-medicine? That's alright, too.
Most ADHDers who are new to medication have a LOT of questions, like:
- How does ADHD medicine feel?
- How do you know if your ADHD medication is working?
- How do you decide if medication is the right choice?
On the Motherhood in ADHD podcast, we’re kicking off “Medication May” (and probably a bit of June too!), by giving you the complete low-down on ADHD medication, so you can make the choice that’s right for you.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Why I choose to take medicine, and my personal experience with different types of ADHD medication over the past 20 years
- Why I stopped taking medication in the past, and how I managed without it
- The unnecessary shame and embarrassment many ADHDers feel when seeking ADHD meds (Let’s break the stigma, shall we?!)
- How to tackle the fears and “what ifs” around taking medication by becoming as informed as possible
- How ADHD medication isn’t a “magic wand” that solves all your problems – and additional ways to support yourself
- The difference between stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medication (and my experience with both)
- Why it’s okay to start and stop medication (and how to work with your doctor to do this safely)
- Answers to the most frequent questions asked by listeners
- And more!
Let me be clear: This is not medical advice. I'm not here to tell you what you should or should not do.
My goal in sharing my treatment journey is to share with you as much knowledge and confidence as possible, so you can decide if ADHD medicine is an option you'd like to try. Because you are the only one who can decide what is best for you.
This material is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your doctor or a trained medical professional to find the treatment plan that best fits your personal situation.
Read the transcript and view the show notes on the Motherhood in ADHD blog.
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Read the transcript and view the show notes on the Motherhood in ADHD blog.
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E161: Help My Kid Makes Me Late Every Day-How to Get Your ADHD Child Moving in the Morning-Your Questions Answered
E160: Overcoming Rejection Sensitivity as a Parent with ADHD and Demonstrating it for Your Children Too
E159: Feeling Exhausted? 2 Tiring Mom Jobs You Don’t Give Yourself Credit For
E158: Symptoms of Inattentive ADHD or Just Your Quirky Personality: What does Adult ADHD look like in women?
E157: ADHD Sabotage: How Do I Stop Impulsive Spending and Behavior? Your Questions Answered!
E156: Create a Simple Morning Routine and Arrive on Time without Nagging for Moms and Children with ADHD
E155: Slow Down! Lowering Impulsivity and Sensory Overload with the Power of the Pause
E154: Igniting Conversations that Bring ADHD Women Together: BIPOC ADHD Trailblazers at the ADDA Women's Town Hall July 2022 Part 2
E153: Igniting Conversations that Bring ADHD Women Together: ADHD Trailblazers at the ADDA Women's Town Hall July 2022 Part 1
E152: My Arriving Home Routine: Easy Routines for Moms with ADHD for Calm Evenings and Smooth Mornings - "Top Tips" Encore
E151: Get Ready for the First Day of School: Transitioning Back to School for ADHD Moms & Kids - "Top Tips" Encore
E150: How to be Less Late: An ADHD Guide for Improving Timeliness When You Are Time Blind - "Top Tips" Encore
Bonus: Rest is Different than Recovery - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 3
Bonus: That Time I Got “Let Go” - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 2
Bonus: No, You’re not a B*tch! Confidently Say You’re Amazing and Shine! - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 4
Bonus: ADDA Global Gathering - Behind The Scenes Summer Update 1
E149: Do You Have ADHD? How to Get an Adult ADHD Diagnosis and Find the Right Doctor to Help You - "Top Tips" Encore
E148: Stop the Summer Chaos! 5 Simple Steps to creating a flexible summer schedule for the ADHD family - Q&A Session: "Top Tips" Encore
E147: What I Wish I Knew Before Taking ADHD Medication: Your Questions Answered!
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