My ADHD Diet, Supplements & RAW REAL Journey

Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about my life with ADHD.

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[AnnaReed]

The thing with stimulant medication for ADHD is that sometimes it allows you to overextend how much you can do in a day, which is a big factor in "the crash." Having regimented breaks (eg for snacks) can help with that, but it may also just take time to adjust. And of course stimulants don't work well for everyone.

One channel I recommend for the science-minded ADHDer is ADDitude Magazine. They have seminars with some of the leading researchers and experts in the realm of ADHD and related disorders. Lots of great information!

[Sarakatbee]

41 and just got diagnosed, definitely felt the “what could I have accomplished if…” feeling. Had to let that go and just appreciate the calmness. Thinking of what I need to do and not immediately going straight to overwhelmed potato response. Being just like- yeah, ok, I can do that. Life changing.

[officialanvil]

Also got diagnosed with ADHD in my late 20s and got medicated. Medication saved me and changed my life.
I took meds every day for 10 years, including weekends. I recently got off the meds for various reasons, and I'm doing fine. I'm a little more forgetful, but I have less responsibilities in my life right now that I don't need the meds. If I ever need to go back to meds, I'm not worried about becoming dependent on them. If I can go 10 years of daily meds and then stop them and only feel weird for a few weeks, then I'm not worried.
Don't get stuck on regret on not getting medicated sooner. You're medicated now and you have so much future to look forward to.
Things that made the meds not work: lack of sleep, stress, and fruit juices and drinks with citric acid.
Also I've heard that exercise gives kids with ADHD mental focus immediately after exercise. And green tea is also good for people with ADHD.
Would be great if you could do another video for ADHD and diet.

[kimberlysmith]

I am turning 30 this year and was just diagnosed with a binge eating disorder from there it was discovered that I also have ADHD. I started Vyvanse a month ago and it has changed my life. We are a generation of girls who no one would have suspected to have ADHD because we have different symptoms then what people typically associate with ADHD. So happy there is a content creator like you showing this! Thank you.

[doreenc]

Thank you for explaining that having ADHD doesn’t mean you struggle academically when usually it is the opposite

[SlugcatEmporium]

ADHD is one of my things. It was hard to refrain on commenting on every little tidbit in this video, haha, so I'll just direct people to check out the channel "How To ADHD" for a balanced and researched explanation of stuff about meds, nutrition, and so on. I am sorry that false messaging about medication dependence has affected you so much and caused you to think badly about yourself ☹

If I don't take my meds for depression, eventually things get bad and I can't function. So I am dependent on my meds. And that is okay. 🖤 there has been so much fear-mongering our entire lives about medication dependence. Someone who is sick and needs meds may be "dependent" on antibiotics to get better. Or someone with a transplanted organ is "dependent" on immunosuppressants to keep their body from rejecting the organ, so they can stay alive and function to the best of their ability.

[sleepwalker_building]

Honestly, you describing how you feel on ADHD medication as an adult is exactly how it made me feel when my parents had me take it as a kid. I had tried Ritalin, Setera, Concerta and Aderol all between the age of 8 - 15/16. Eventually however the highs just turned to consistent lows, and i went through a major depression as a child up until my teenage years when i started refusing to take the medication due to how it made me feel.

not to say the medication wont work for you as an adult but just thought I would throw out my own experience with ADHD medication.

[emilymunday]

I so appreciate that you are so raw and real about these things Abbey! It makes you so relatable and so easy to watch.

[cassiepowell]

I was sad to see you so depressed. But girl, you are smart and strong. I have no doubt you will overcome this. Praying for your journey through life and while traveling. Be safe!

[pamelaatkinsonscats]

Best wishes for your ADHD journey. You’re always inspiring, Abbey, even when things are difficult. 💖👍🏽

[KikiDoesEverything]

When I first started medicating my ADHD, I was put on immediate release Adderall. I got horrible crashes from that and even the thought of taking my meds was enough to make me feel sick. I ended up working with my doctor to find the right prescription and we switched me to the extended release version at a lower total dosage. The change was such an improvement for me -- when I take the new meds, I feel clear-headed, focused, and without any significant side effects or crashes. May those currently going through this journey find a medication or approach to management that works for them!

[KatyFloyd]

I am 37 and was diagnosed in 3rd grade and was on Ritalin all through school up to high school when I stopped because I "thought" I had a handle on it. I was one of the lucky girls to have been diagnosed so early. I wish I would have stayed on medication in highschool through college and adulthood, but I was trying to "tough it out" all those years. Like you, I was super smart and ahead of the class. I probably would have been further ahead academically if I were on meds but it is what it is. I finally accepted that I need medication about a year ago and have happily been back on Ritalin since last September. It has made such a huge difference with keeping up with the kids, house, pets, job and life in general. I kind of fell off the wagon around the beginning of the year and got hectic and overwhelmed. I've been back on my meds for a couple months again and everything is just much better. I even take it on weekends because it helps me focus on all of my home based things instead of just sitting around all weekend. I do not have any adverse side effects from it, which is great. Have you looked into Ritalin as an option?

[gracebeattie]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I have ADHD and take medication. The process of trying new medications is really hard. Thanks for your vulnerability in discussing how it affects you. It is certainly a process with ups and downs ❤

[linamariarodriguez]

Dear Abbey, thank you for always sharing so much with us and always giving us the science background of what you're going throu.
I'd like to know where you're at now in your ADHD journey. I would love more videos on this topic. I was diagnosed yesterday and I'm in my mid 30s as well.

[dianakozak]

Vyvanse changed my life, it was a god send. You just have to get on the right dose for you. ❤

[TeaWithTash_]

Ah! Also I would love if you could talk about intuitive eating and ADHD.

[jlongarini]

I was taking a low dose of Vyvanse (started at 10mg to 40mg when I decided to stop) when I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 25. I can relate to everything you’re saying about your emotional symptoms with Vyvanse. I stuck it out for over 2 years and it seemed revolutionary at first but the evening come down spun me into such a deep depression and the dependency was scary. When I would try to take days off it felt impossible like I lost touch with the person I was before the drug. I even doubted that I was able to function the way I did before without taking the meds even though I spent 25 years without any prescription medication. Yes there are times that it is difficult but not like the days off vyvanse where it feels impossible to do simple tasks.
I now take 10-20mg a few times a week when I absolutely need it and I feel good about where I am at with the drug. I just wish there was more information about side effects that prepare you for the journey because you really question your sanity at times. Thanks for sharing your story Abbey. It’s so relatable.

[staffthecats]

I'm only 4 minutes into this video, but I wanted to stop and say that I am 52 and just discovered I have ADHD. The things I have learned about myself have truly been life altering, and I'm so excited to see where I can actually go from here. I have learned why certain systems work for me, and some don't. Finding out I have this has been the best thing ever. I feel validated. I'm not lazy or just a messy, disorganized person. I started Adderall extended release a little over two weeks ago, and one great side-effect I didn't expect has been that I can concentrate on my diet and stick to a healthy plan for the first time in my whole life. Okay, now back to the video. You know, Oh, I don't suffer from anxiety, so I didn't realize how jumbled up things were in my head until they weren't. Okay, NOW back to the video, and work....

[emilyrosenfeldt]

As a fellow “smart person” with ADHD, I FEEL YOU! But also, I just kept noticing that your makeup looks SO GOOD

[DivaPWI]

This video is so enlightening. I really think I will talk to my doctor about this, I was told by another doctor that they won't diagnose people over 30 with ADHD becuase it won't 'help" them. But like I feel like I am a sugar "addict" I need -sweet- in so many things and if I have super goodies in the house too long I will eat them all, sometimes I feel like I do it impulsively becuase I feel "good" when I do it. But often crash and am so tired the next day. I never thought that could be related to ADHD, just something that I am failing at and constantly working on by just not buying those things.