Looking for ADHD Medication Alternatives

hi, my doctor recently told me I couldn't start ADHD medication yet because it worsens anxiety and I struggle with that the most. unfortunately alot of my anxiety is caused by my ADHD, does anyone have any other alternative methods to help ADHD symptoms?

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bull

2y ago

If you have add to like me that's were you need to start for meds bc I have adhd and add

Zaynado

2y ago

do you know the difference between the two? I don't think I know add very well, I might have it idk

Leifie

2y ago

Yeah this was a concern for me. I have anxiety an adhd but I take beta blockers and an adhd med

MarySol

2y ago

My anxiety is less when treated. It makes me a grounded, centered and more harmonious soul because I get things done more efficiently. It does not make me hyper. It does the opposite. If you aren't adhd and you take a stimulant you'd bounce off the walls. I have the opposite effect with treatment.

mad.city

2y ago

My ADHD meds helped my anxiety.

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