• Rooster326@programming.dev
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    9 months ago

    Most people who seek professional help have at one time attempted to self-medicate to resolve their issues.

    Stimulants are what you would self-medicate with for ADHD. Caffeine is a simulant.

    Source: I used to drink up to 3 energy drinks per day to stay on task at work. It was literally killing me. To be clear the medication they give you is far stronger so it’s definitely worth it to see a doctor.

    • CurbCuts@lemmy.ca
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      9 months ago

      Also, when you don’t know you have ADHD, when you forgt your meds, om the meds are not enough.