• SlyLycan@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    8·
    2 个月前

    Why caffeine? I have an ADHD assessment and for the first appointment that was one of the questions, if I drank caffeine and how much if so.

    • Rooster326@programming.devEnglish
      10·
      2 个月前

      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

      • CurbCuts@lemmy.caEnglish
        4·
        2 个月前

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

    • KeenFlame@feddit.nuEnglish
      2·
      2 个月前

      Because it is a stimulant that affects the brain stem thingy just like the real meds