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Anonymous
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3 years ago

Alcohol and ADHD

Do people find Alcohol makes the symptoms of ADHD worse, better or no different. I’m fi ding lately when I drink (doesn’t need to be much) I over think even more than usual and get sad.

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t3chnopol1c3
21
3 years ago

Alcohol makes me less focused but at the same time more concerned about little unnecessary things. Also, I don’t find it useful for socialising: I am super silly when I am drunk, so I tend to avoid it

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Littlepoundcake
1
3 years ago

One of the reasons I decided to become alcohol free was because I felt my symptoms were getting out of control

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flydown
6
3 years ago

For me it makes my symptoms worse. Last time I had alcohol I couldn't focus on any conversation anymore and my head was jumping around like crazy.

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IAmKenough
1
3 years ago

I've definitely noticed when I'm not taking my meds I drink more in order to cope. Not a lot, not more than a couple beers a day, but a beer before / during a "big" task (dishes, cooking, etc) helps me get through it.