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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E173: 4 Steps to Stop Your Holiday Stress: Clean up the Chaos one Baby Step at a Time
E172: Whats the difference between an IEP and 504 plan? A teacher's explanation
E171: Thankful for You! 3 Black Friday Deals on Community Courses and Coaching
E170: You’re Invited to Successful Mama Meetups - How to Make Your Goal Fun for ADHD: Goal Setting with ADHD Part 4
E169: How to Follow Through When You Forget About Your Goal: Goal Setting with ADHD Part 3
E168: How to Find Your Motivation When You Just Don’t Want to Do The Thing: Goal Setting with ADHD Part 2
E167: How to Make a Plan When You Stink at Planning: Goal Setting with ADHD Part 1
E166: Overstimulation & Dysregulation - 3 Steps for Preparing for the Holidays ADHD Style: Your Questions Answered!
E165: How To Do Less But Better, Especially When You Have a Busy Brain with Tracy Stanger
E164: Overcome ADHD Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Feeling Like A Failure, A Fraud, or Like You Aren’t Good Enough
E163: ADHD Paralysis: 7 Simple Steps to Unthaw From ADHD “Freeze”
E162: It's Just One Glass of Wine! Groundhog Day Drinking: How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Self-Medicating your ADHD with Alcohol with Carolyn Robistow LPC
Bonus: How Can Today Be Easier? ADHD Awareness Month
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
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