Finally got prescribed Adderall!

And during a nation-wide shortage, at that!

It’s only 5mg, but I’m just happy to have my experiences growing up as an undiagnosed kid, struggling to keep up with everyone else and feeling like a failure for not being able to focus, finally validated by a professional really relieving.

I suspect that other people in my family might have it too, but I’m the only one (that I know of) getting treatment for it. Part of the reason why is because our culture looks down on mental health as “not real” and would rather “save face” than get treatment. It’s sad, but I’d really like to break the cycle, starting with me.

It might not seem much, but it’s a huge step for me. I’m so excited to finally get treatment!