GP stopped ADHD meds, life fell apart. What should a single mother do?

I’m really sorry to hear what you’re going through, it must be very difficult..
First, I want to be clear: any decision regarding ADHD treatment (stopping, restarting, or changing medication) absolutely has to be made with your doctor. I encourage you to book an appointment as soon as possible and explain how much you’ve been struggling since the treatment was stopped

Beyond medication, there are also some very interesting areas to explore:

- Hormonal balance : fluctuations in cortisol, sex hormones, or thyroid can directly affect focus, energy, and emotional stability

- Digestive balance and the microbiome : m...ore and more studies show the strong connection between the gut and the brain (the gut-brain axis). Dysbiosis, digestive inflammation, or an imbalanced microbiome can worsen anxiety, fatigue, and attention difficulties

- Key micronutrients : magnesium, iron, zinc, omega-3s, and vitamins B and D are essential for neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, which play a major role in ADHD

What would help you most is a targeted assessment of these areas (micronutrition, hormones, microbiome) to get a complete picture and build a personalized plan

Of course, in the meantime, you can already support your daily life with healthy routines, omega-3s, magnesium, good sleep hygiene, and stress management techniques Read more

Did you try talking to your GP about it...? Not enough information here to explain something as broad as a life falling apart I'm afraid. Good luck.

Hello,

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Hello,

If your doctor stopped your treatment, the best thing is to ask them clearly why. Sometimes it’s not permanent, but related to prescribing rules or side effects. You can also ask for a referral to a psychiatrist or an ADHD specialist clinic, since often only specialists can adjust or restart the medication.

In the meantime, try to rely on small strategies: write down important things, set reminders, break tasks into smaller steps. And above all, don’t hesitate to seek support around you (friends, parent groups, ADHD associations).

If you ever feel truly overwhelmed or unsafe, call your doctor quickly or an e...mergency helpline. Read more

You can take an appointment, it's difficult to answer without a context, but therapy or take a lot information about the ADHD and you will find answers sometimes