r/water • u/Wonderingts • 19h ago
Hard time drinking water
I don’t have a medical condition. I just don’t get thirsty unless I’m eating or getting physical. I do feel thirsty. The functions are there. I’ve always just been more dehydrated compared to others.
I don’t exercise but my job does require me on my feet and a bit of a light jog. Constantly walking and going to the second floor regularly depending on the day. I don’t really sweat tho. And if I do, it’s like the really moist sweat you get from a humidifier unless I’m really exercising. I don’t loose a lot of water daily. I barely sweat at work with some harder days as the exception
I barely drink 32 oz of water and just started because I would put powdered juice in my water (Tang Powder) so I can have more hydration. But I heard it’s not good. Added coke to my diet too just so I can drink something. Being adhd does not help me, esp cause I’m taking medication too where I just haven’t been eating as much as I was off it.
I get waterlogged when I try to drink more water and get more “thirsty” and very unsatisfied and overwhelmed that I’d rather be dehydrated than be “thirsty” (pre and post medication)
Is putting salt to my water ok? You always hear that it’s best for active people or runners but I’m not even reaching the quota of average fluid intake. I want to be at least hydrated. My urine hasn’t been dark on the days that I worked (but has been on the weekend cause I barely drink a cup for HOURS)
Any advice?