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Medicated folks: What are your go-to meals to take with your medication? (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by oOAlteredBeastOo@lemmy.world to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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I often struggle with rushing out the door in the morning without grabbing something to eat. I have had this problem as long as I can remember. This changed when I started taking medication to treat my ADHD symptoms. Without a full meal, the duration and effectiveness of my morning dose would vary. I needed a solution.

I started doing meal prep once a week. Sometimes I make 4-5 days worth of breakfast burritos or a big batch of hash browns with veggies I had on hand. Healthy trail mix as a meal replacement is a good option if I'm in a rush (I like Power Up High Energy). It is ready to eat, doesn't require cooking or utensils, and is shelf stable at room temperature. I keep some in my work backpack and at my desk in case I miss lunch. What hacks work best for you?

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[–] underreacting@literature.cafe 5 points 1 week ago

I start work way too early for me, so I only brush my teeth before leaving home. Do slow work (e-mails, go over today's schedule, routine/repetitive tasks) for the first part of the day, then meds and breakfast (a huel-shake from a bag I keep at work). My office has like a breakfast/post-breakfast meeting the same time every day so it's a great reminder to eat and medicate during it.

Same for lunch: shake and meds.

A generous helping of nuts and raisins for a snack about 1-1,5 hours before leaving work otherwise I'll crash the moment I get home and not manage a thing, not even a single positive thought, for the rest of the day. Then I'll eat the rest of my energy intake for dinner and supper, because I'm always at a deficit during work days.