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#148: ADHD Without Medication: Why I Quit & What’s Working for Me

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After a year of experimenting with different meds—Ritalin, Adderall, Lexapro—I started to feel like I was outsourcing my ability to function. Every morning, as I took my pill, something inside me whispered: Don’t.

This episode is my raw, personal journey of taking ADHD meds for the first time at 39, why I ultimately decided to stop, and what I’m doing instead. I’m sharing the ups and downs of my experience, the realizations I had along the way, and the holistic tools that are helping me stay regulated without medication.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why I decided to try ADHD medication after years of struggling with anxiety and emotional dysregulation
✅ The three different medications I took—and how each one affected me
✅ The moment I knew I wanted to stop taking meds for good
✅ What I’m doing now to support my focus, emotional regulation, and mental clarity
✅ How hormone balance plays a role in ADHD and mental health

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🧠 Brain Glow by Barlow Herbal – A natural supplement that supports focus and mental clarity. Use code MotherPlus10 to get 10% off your first order at Barlow Herbal*

🌿 Prenatal Vitamin for Hormone Balance (Dr. Jolene Brighten's Recommendation) – Even if you’re not trying to conceive, a high-quality prenatal vitamin can help regulate hormones and support mental well-being.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
What’s been your experience with ADHD meds? Have you ever considered going med-free? I’d love to hear your thoughts! DM me over at [@mother_plus_podcast] or leave a review if this episode resonated with you.

Need help?
Sometimes, when you feel like you're drowning, the answer is an assistant. One who can actually take some of the physical -- and therefore -- mental load off your hands. For this, our answer is Faye. Find your Faye family advisor for 15% off with code MOTHERPLUS.

🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps so much!

MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/
MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcast
MOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-Slip
MOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-page
MOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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Send us a text

After a year of experimenting with different meds—Ritalin, Adderall, Lexapro—I started to feel like I was outsourcing my ability to function. Every morning, as I took my pill, something inside me whispered: Don’t.

This episode is my raw, personal journey of taking ADHD meds for the first time at 39, why I ultimately decided to stop, and what I’m doing instead. I’m sharing the ups and downs of my experience, the realizations I had along the way, and the holistic tools that are helping me stay regulated without medication.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why I decided to try ADHD medication after years of struggling with anxiety and emotional dysregulation
✅ The three different medications I took—and how each one affected me
✅ The moment I knew I wanted to stop taking meds for good
✅ What I’m doing now to support my focus, emotional regulation, and mental clarity
✅ How hormone balance plays a role in ADHD and mental health

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
🧠 Brain Glow by Barlow Herbal – A natural supplement that supports focus and mental clarity. Use code MotherPlus10 to get 10% off your first order at Barlow Herbal*

🌿 Prenatal Vitamin for Hormone Balance (Dr. Jolene Brighten's Recommendation) – Even if you’re not trying to conceive, a high-quality prenatal vitamin can help regulate hormones and support mental well-being.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
What’s been your experience with ADHD meds? Have you ever considered going med-free? I’d love to hear your thoughts! DM me over at [@mother_plus_podcast] or leave a review if this episode resonated with you.

Need help?
Sometimes, when you feel like you're drowning, the answer is an assistant. One who can actually take some of the physical -- and therefore -- mental load off your hands. For this, our answer is Faye. Find your Faye family advisor for 15% off with code MOTHERPLUS.

🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast—it helps so much!

MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/
MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcast
MOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-Slip
MOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-page
MOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog

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