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[actuallyadhd]

I've been using fish oil to manage my hyperactivity. It's been almost a month and I've been somewhat calmer and I'm not as loud. It doesn't do anything for inattention, however, but I've noticed that I'm considerably moody now. Has anyone else tried to use supplements to manage their symptoms? I know I have a scary temper, but I feel like it's amplified.

There are some studies on the effects of fish oil and Omega-3 fatty acids when it comes to mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Some research has also been done on treatment of ADHD with Omega-3. Generally speaking fish oil does improve symptoms in some cases, both in mood disorders and ADHD, but this effect is far from consistent and the effect is only seen in a small subset of people. Basically, fish oil can be helpful for some people while others aren’t affected at all. According to research, this difference can be because of several things. In general, individuals react to substances differently. The quality of the fish oil can also have an effect, as well as the ingredients in it. 

Based on this I’d say it’s possible that the fish oil is affecting your mood. However it’s also worth it to consider if there have been a lot of stressful things happening in your life lately, since that can affect your mood. 

Here are links to two articles I found on the subject; one on Omega-3 and depression and another on Omega-3 and ADHD. 

Article 1

Article 2

-Becca

[actuallyadhd]

I'm still confused as to who prescribes the medication. I got diagnosed by a psychologist and she said I could get my medication from my doctor so I gave them my assessment. They didn't even acknowledge it and said a psychiatrist has to do that. Are there any other followers in Ohio who have ADHD and have medicaid? I'm trying to get my license this year and I'm not driving any more until I'm medicated. Trying to focus on everything at once is a nightmare.

So your doctor probably could prescribe but obviously doesn’t want to, or (like my GP when I was originally diagnosed) doesn’t believe that psychologists actually know what they’re doing. Either way, what you’ll need to do at this point is go to your doctor and tell them that you have been diagnosed with ADHD, and if they aren’t willing or able to prescribe you medication you would like them to refer you to a psychiatrist for confirmation of the diagnosis and for treatment.

-J

[cecesaurus]

I've been on this godforsaken planet for three decades, man. I'm tired. How do I unsubscribe. 🙃

[cecesaurus]

Feeling pretty adorable 😅

[cecesaurus]

I am emotionally and mentally tired. Aaaaagh! I work forty hours a week and I still have too much time on my hands. I usually walk around my city on my off days cause I'm restless. I blame ADHD for that. I'm emotionally tired because I have a habit of taking care of others. A friend was feeling melancholy yesterday so I bought him flowers, chocolates, and a Thinking of You card. I wish I knew how to love myself like how I love my friends. This is probably another reason why I haven't gotten into a relationship even if me and the other person's feelings were mutual. I'm emotionally unavailable.

[cecesaurus]

I can't sleep! Aaaaah.

[actuallyadhd]

Have any of you guys had issues simplifying a story? Like, you go into EVERY single detail even though the person just needed a summary...

Yep. It’s a family trait for me, actually; my paternal grandfather was KING of this sort of thing: “So Sadie Smith… not the daughter of Beth Smith whose cow Belle ate the bouquet at the Johnson wedding, but the daughter of Celia Smith. Anyway, Sadie met Bill Robinson at the Eriksons’ barn dance last summer, and the wedding was two weeks ago.”

-J

[cecesaurus]

I'm spreading these photos all over. I'm feeling fabulous today and I am not sorry.