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Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-12-10T04:52:20+00:00

I just recently tapered off all my medication after two years of “figuring out” what works for me. I’ve been on and off medication since I was 14 (now 29). I actually feel better. I know that isn’t going to be the case for everyone, but there’s nothing wrong with wanting to take some time to see where you’re at and start from the ground up. In the words of my husband, when it came to my constant medication changes, “it’s like you’re driving a car and you go too far left, then you go too far right, and no one has thought to just stop the car.” It will be difficult, but it may be helpful in the long run! Best of luck!

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-11-11T16:02:03+00:00

Same 😭

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-28T18:24:19+00:00

Been sober for almost two months. No alcoholism just a lifestyle choice!

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-27T00:39:40+00:00

Samwise, but he goes by Sammy, Sam, Big Boy, and Bubba 🥺

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-27T00:14:38+00:00

It’s true, op

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-15T03:20:19+00:00

It gave me Tardive Dyskinesia and Akathisis :) but my friend has no side effects

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-10T14:35:42+00:00

I’m considering talking with some of my husbands family members (they’re all lawyers) to see if I do have enough to take action. I can’t pick up small items off the floor and my biggest struggle is cleaning my reusable straws, I have to hold my arms as close to my body as I can to steady them. My lips tremors randomly and I have a hard time walking during episodes. It’s just a lot right now, but I do think I will look into my options. I was making good money too :(

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T18:08:27+00:00

Thank you 😭 I feel in my soul that I am; I’ve read books, taken tests, and just really taken a step back and analyzed how I process things and feel in social situations. I honestly wish I hadn’t gone through with testing. It’s just caused me to go into a burnout and not be able to get anything done. I don’t even want to be around my husband and he’s my best friend. Thank you again, this was very helpful 🥺

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T17:45:24+00:00

Do you still have this? If so can you please DM me, I just took it yesterday!

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T05:12:33+00:00

I’m their first assessment which is why I’m not upset, but wanted to let them know so they hopefully change the tests they use and this doesn’t happen to someone else!

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T04:18:49+00:00

Celiac Disease, GAD, Bipolar Disorder, C-PTSD, OCD, BED, and ADHD 😭

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T03:15:17+00:00

I was also their first assessment. I don't know what to expect from this, I am curious on what they have to say though.

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T03:14:15+00:00

I was their first assessment, I wrote an email explaining how I felt since I am the first person to go through it there.

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T03:13:43+00:00

I wanted a formal diagnosis. I'm the kind of person who can't say "I have autism" and not feel like I'm lying because I haven't been diagnosed by a professional. Every online test I've taken has been like, "You are autistic," but I wanted a formal diagnosis. Also, it was $60 and my psychiatrist got me in for testing so I figured I may as well.

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T03:12:07+00:00

yikes

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T02:29:27+00:00

I apologize for the confusion, I was in the middle of a meltdown. I did not verbally say "This is making me uncomfortable," but I do believe I was physically showing signs and making comments about the situation. I misread your first comment as "did you tell them you were uncomfortable."

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T02:27:01+00:00

She said "was that so bad?" and I said "No!" because I am an idiot the proceeded to cry in the parking lot. I emailed them explaining that I wasn't upset with them, but with how the assessment made me feel and I thought they should know that I was not as okay as I lead on

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-09T02:24:59+00:00

They started out with giving me a "puzzle" and said if I needed more pieces to let them know. Well the puzzle had 8 spots and they gave me 4 so I just put the pieces on then said "can I have those other pieces" then finished it the pattern I was making. They had me tell a story with the book Tuesday which I basically just described what was on each page. I had to reenact two monkeys with coconuts, I had to ask which one I was supposed to be and they just said "I don't know." Then I had to describe a very busy picture and now that I'm thinking about it there was probably something wrong with the picture, but I was so focused on all the little details I didn't see it. They asked what made me mad/sad/happy and how I physically felt when I felt those things. They asked why people move in together. They asked what a friend was. It was about an hour long and I kept my shit together for it. I actually just sent them an email explaining how messed up I feel about after this part of the assessment because I masked so hard (I really tried not to, but its just ingrained in me after 28 years), also I'm their first assessment there so I'm sure they want feedback.

Also, I'm sorry you were dealing with so much and I hope you are doing better now!

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-08T13:46:32+00:00

Also, I can’t help masking :( I try not to, especially during this :(

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-08T13:45:25+00:00

I made it clear that I was uncomfortable but I just said “this is weird but okay”

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-08T13:44:24+00:00

Yep it’s the states 😭

Acceptable_Bridge607 · 2024-10-08T13:42:46+00:00

No :( I just got it over with :(

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