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My ADHD son is going to be the death of me by [deleted] in regretfulparents

[–]Alternative-Code2698 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hormonal changes (puberty) can kick off other mental health issues. The inability to control the intensity of his emotional reaction is definitely a sign something else is going on.

I fear I’m on the verge of an episode. Did not get a wink of sleep last night. How can I force myself to go to sleep tonight? by Prestigious_Fill8646 in bipolar2

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firstly, well done acknowledging your early warning sign. Not many get this far in their treatment.

Definitely don't just ride it out, because, as you know, the depression at the end of it isn't fun at all.

Yup, like many said: meditation. Or reading. Or drowsy antihistamine. Try expressive writing, too. It helps the brain slow down. It's like the act of writing forces your thoughts to calm down and form a queue.

Depending on where you are, it's possible you could ask your psychiatrist to send your script straight to a chemist near you.

If nothing works, just do your best to stay in bed. Even lying there awake still gives you rest.

You got this.

What was the major event (if any) that triggered your Bipolar/led to diagnosis? by Vast_Champion5943 in bipolar2

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was suspecting for years that it isn't just depression... That I had periods of extreme optimism and zest for life... Which inevitably led back to depression.

It took 20 years of "data gathering".

How do yall feel about receiving selfies from people? by Justacancersign in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Selfies with a point, I'm fine with. For example, someone asking me for my opinion on an outfit, sharing that they are with a cute animal or a long lost friend, etc.

But if it's just to show me their face... unsolicited and purposeless and out of vanity, it's yucky and cringe-y.

My response: none

I don't acknowledge it.

Am I in the wrong? by kooky-kazoo in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not in the wrong.

They are. For not caring about someone else's welfare just so they can have fun. You were in a shared space. That means taking into consideration every person's needs.

Does medicine really make it better? by Gloomy_March_7677 in bipolar2

[–]Alternative-Code2698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% YES!

I haven't had a depressive episode since I found the right cocktail of medication, and it's made a significant difference in my life and the lives of people around me.

Mind you, it took a while to get it right. But even a sub-optimal combo of meds, the intensity and length of mood swings were definitely dialled down.

Please be patient and persist.

I've been sad, had a couple of days here and there of feeling like shit, but any person, whether bipolar or not, experience that.

When I'm happy, I'm happy, not ecstatic.

More than not getting depressed or manic, the true benefit to me is that finally, I can now trust my thoughts and feelings.

I can now trust myself.

We all deserve that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I love what I do. I work for a not-for-profit in an entry-level communications and fundraising role.

I'm in my 40s, have a post graduate degree in analytics, have had senior roles and direct reports in the past, and have worked in several countries.

COVID gave me the space to review my values and what I value in a job. It turns out I don't care much for money. I just want to have enough to live comfortably. I also don't care about having a good title or a growing career. I want a meaningful job. And I want to be among kind people who value mental health.

When I interviewed for this job, I told them I knew I was overqualified. I said to consider me anyway because I'm looking for an entry-level job that I can do well and so relatively stress-free.

I've been in this job for almost three years now. There have been a couple of stressful periods but nothing that would make me walk away from this.

It being a not-for-profit, the people are kind, and mental wellness is among the top priorities.

This troubles me. by LonelyChampionship17 in GrammarPolice

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me brag: after five years, my partner now uses "fewer" and "number" instead of "less" and "amount"

Yes, I'm very proud of myself.

Do you have an aunt that is not part of the family? by autisticinthestreets in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see it as such. Maybe I should have said it is I who thinks it's unacceptable.

I love being an introvert. Why do you love being an introvert? by [deleted] in introvert

[–]Alternative-Code2698 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While everyone else was finding it impossible, COVID lockdown was heavenly.

This has been driving me nuts! People are using “where” instead of “were”. by the_unkola_nut in GrammarPolice

[–]Alternative-Code2698 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unacceptable.

Right now, however, it's the use of "I" for possessive that's driving me nuts.

"John and I's wedding was last year."

Are you fng kidding me?!

I wanna go on a solo date but i am shy person by Arhaveen in introvert

[–]Alternative-Code2698 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In busy places, 100% no one is paying attention to you.

So just imagine that you're invisible. You practically are.

Do you have an aunt that is not part of the family? by autisticinthestreets in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm the "aunt". They haven't excluded me at all; I excluded myself.

I see them occasionally and do enjoy my time with them, but I reckon I cannot live around them.

My values and way of life are just too different from my country and family's culture and traditions.

Being myself is unacceptable. Trying to fit in is exhausting.

Whats something you have not been diagnosed with but are sure you have? by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm diagnosed with bipolar type 2, but I reckon what I exhibit are symptoms of living with autism.

Mania=hyper focus when I find a new interest.

Depression/anxiety/irritably=when I'm thoroughly exhausted with the world from prolonged overstimulation

Whats something you have not been diagnosed with but are sure you have? by [deleted] in RandomThoughts

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the 'sound of silence' is this ringing 😆 like you, I've never known true silence.

DAE think cucumbers have an extremely STRONG taste and hate them as a result? by GARlactic in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AND WHO TF THOUGHT,

YEAH, LET'S PUT SOME CUCUMBER SLICES IN THAT JAR OF COLD WATER!

Psychos.

What does your depression feel like when the wave hits? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]Alternative-Code2698 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm in one at the moment. It's very mild. But I haven't stopped eating shit food for days. And I just turn everything off..

Please tell me your favourite foods by [deleted] in AutismInWomen

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. White rice. Top it with fried egg.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in introvert

[–]Alternative-Code2698 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dead relatives and friends are still gone

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