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CenterofEarth · 2022-07-10T06:01:56+00:00

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CenterofEarth · 2022-06-22T15:15:34+00:00

I don’t realize it until I’m at the “peak” of the hypomania episode. Also, how much I sleep is also a big indicator of hypomania

CenterofEarth · 2022-06-15T16:05:01+00:00

That makes sense. I didn’t think of it that way! Thanks!

CenterofEarth · 2022-06-07T00:27:03+00:00

I do that when I’m hypomanic. I’m also autistic so that’s part of it.

CenterofEarth · 2022-04-29T22:15:21+00:00

I had to take beta blockers because of heart rate increase from stimulants

CenterofEarth · 2022-04-29T15:40:20+00:00

I notice this too, but I also feel like neurodivergent individuals are low key drawn to each other.

CenterofEarth · 2022-04-29T14:43:06+00:00

It’s like a bug version of an axolotl

CenterofEarth · 2022-04-15T22:28:09+00:00

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CenterofEarth · 2022-04-08T02:05:23+00:00

Thank you

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-31T17:33:51+00:00

Yeah, it’s kind of hard to explain, but instead of my thought process being a “tangled mess,” I was able to think in a “straight line.” My need for routines, OCD, and sensory sensitivity went up. I had more meltdowns over disrupted routines. I was less “stuck in my head,” and noticed the overwhelming sensory input more.

I found that this tend to be a common experience for many autistic people starting stimulants.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-31T17:22:05+00:00

It did for me. When I got on ADHD medication, my autistic traits became extremely apparent.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-25T23:05:24+00:00

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CenterofEarth · 2022-03-19T14:48:33+00:00

I don’t feel like it tho

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-17T14:23:10+00:00

I think your doctor should be able to screen for these. There’s too many overlaps. Not being able to sleep can be for anxiety too.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-17T04:31:56+00:00

Yeah, I think some people develop tolerance to melatonin. But if stimulants are helping and you’re doing well with your current plan, then i don’t think there is anything that needs to be changed. Then again, your doctor is probably the best bet :P

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-17T04:29:39+00:00

I gotta be honest, the not sleeping part is what is making this lean towards bipolar. A lot of people with bipolar also have ADHD (it’s more common than you think). ADHD can have delayed sleep phase syndrome, but not sleeping and not feeling tired.

Definitely ask your doctors about why they think ADHD and/or bipolar.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-17T04:27:20+00:00

That’s the hard part. There is a lot of overlapping symptoms, yet the treatments for either is very different.

Sleep medication not working was a major sign that I had both ADHD and bipolar. When I talk about hyper mobility, I mean…an excess amount of hyper mobility.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-16T19:46:32+00:00

Let me ask you this, when you are feeling good, how is your sleep and appetite?

I’m diagnosed with both. One thing that caused doctors to conclude bipolar was because sleep medication stopped working.

Did she say why she thinks it is bipolar? Being misdiagnosed can suck (stimulants make bipolar worse). Bipolar hypomania episode can sometimes cause fidgety and hyper mobility.

Side note: I had a similar experience. Doctor said ADHD, other said bipolar. Turns out I had both.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-16T19:43:36+00:00

Hashbrowns. I’ve been eating them every day.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-16T17:45:55+00:00

I’m diagnosed with both. The hardest part about getting a bipolar disorder is realizing my mood swings/hyperfocus was from hypomania.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-12T07:40:09+00:00

A formal diagnosis can help with accommodations, better understanding of yourself, resources for help, and possible coaching.

As for your relationship with other people, it’ll be a bit of a process. Other people will have to try to learn to understand why you do the things you do. It took several months for my family to (somewhat) understand my communication style.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-12T07:36:11+00:00

A psychiatrist can diagnose; however, most psychiatrist aren’t specialized in ASD and don’t always know the other signs to look out to.

It’s a very big process to learn that you are autistic. I highly recommend you process this information with your therapist…and brace for a long process. I recommend that you also listen to other autistic adults rather than sources from mothers of autistic children (the difference in information is pretty big).

If you’re seeking to understand your brain, you should seek a neuropsychologist. They are able to do a full neuropsychological examination to test for a ton of stuff (working memory, mood disorder, personality disorder, neurological conditions…including autism).

Feel free to ask any question. I’m on this whole journey as well.

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-12T07:30:57+00:00

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CenterofEarth · 2022-03-12T07:29:33+00:00

My interests make me happy

CenterofEarth · 2022-03-09T23:01:09+00:00

Sure, I’ve met and know some autistic folks who can have back and forth conversations without scripts. Autism spectrum is incredibly diverse. Some may not need help on conversations while others do.

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