Am I overestimating just how much they will help me?

I have an assessment soon, and I am absolutely confident i have it, so if i get on ADHD meds, will they help me read books again? will they help me study? will they help me get back to work if able? How much do they help with executive dysfunction?

I feel as though I’m putting all my eggs in the ADHD meds basket.

How much do they help you?

  • bigredgiraffe@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    11 hours ago

    The best way I would describe how they help me it is that they give me the ability to choose what to do or think on much more intentionally, even if that ends up being nothing because I am not motivated. So from my experience (aderall and vyvanse) they won’t give you motivation but they will let you be more in control of your mind which is always good.

    • EtherWhack@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      9 hours ago

      Same. It almost like the volume knob of all the ‘static’ (random thoughts) gets turned down and you now have the peace to concentrate on something without having to shut everything out, like when hyper-focusing.