Medicated Mothers

Hello medicated mothers,

I'm coming to you for advice.

Has medication for ADHD made you a better mom? I almost want to cry every day because I feel like a terrible mom. I get overstimulated from my two year old whining. I sometimes even get filled with rage. I feel sad that I feel like sometimes I can't connect with my son, I am truly addicted to my phone too (I've heard this is quite normal for ADHD), and I pick my skin so bad which also takes time away from my beautiful boy. Seriously, I'm the luckiest mom in the world I feel like because I have such an amazing child. I just want to be better.

He's delayed in speech and I know that is 100% my fault. I worked full time since 4 weeks PP, kept him home with me. I get bored of activities he and I try to do which then gets him bored and moves on.

I got diagnosed at 18 years old. I'm 28. I've never taken medication for it because I'm scared to but I swear becoming a mother has amplified ADHD in me.

I. Am. Struggling. So. Bad.

I need to exercise more too, I've become obese and I'm a former professional athlete. I've had zero motivation, probably because I feel so down and blah about my mothering skills and maybe I'm depressed from the constant, non-stop thinking.

So, are there any moms out there on medication, and has it helped you become a better mom? Has it helped you become a better YOU? I know if we want another I'd have to get off of it again, which is fine because I love being a mom and I love breastfeeding and everything that comes with motherhood. But, I need to be a better mom for my son right now.

Thank you for reading this far and thank you in advance if you comment sharing your experiences.