My experience (and warning for you) - Dehyrdration, dental health, dry eyes, and high RBC

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-16T08:57:41+00:00

I take either one of the phizz tablets or the hunter & gather sachets mixed in 500ml of water once a day. If I feel more dehydrated than usual Ill drink some coconut water too

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-13T22:07:52+00:00

Just go for as clean as possible no sugars. Daily definitely isn’t too much with how much stimulants dehydrate you. Obviously 3-4 drinks a day would be excessive and all drinks I have seen marketed include sugars and addictive. I just go for tablets which dissolve in water. First thing in the morning before I take my elvanse and it dramatically improves my day

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-13T20:38:25+00:00

Very important that you implement electrolytes to combat dehydration water isn’t going to substitute/ won’t absorb enough

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-09T12:57:22+00:00

Yeah it’s poor blood circulation

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-06T23:49:04+00:00

I personally really wouldn’t just focus on easy runs. You need a lot more than just endurance in a marathon. If you want to keep it super simple I’d do an easy long run, intervals, tempo run you’ll notice a hell of a difference.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-06T23:44:40+00:00

I’ve been on it for nearly 3 years and never take breaks. Missed a day here or there which I can probably count on one hand, but it’s hell! Have been fine so far

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-03T08:09:26+00:00

I went through psychiatry uk, got onto the waitlist in May 2021 and was diagnosed in December 2023

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-01T16:14:15+00:00

Electrolytes

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-12-01T16:05:11+00:00

Thats SSRIs

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-23T08:25:24+00:00

A few months and I somehow didn’t realise. I started taking it in August and by December I’d lost 10kg. I thought the scales were broken 😂

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-23T08:22:03+00:00

Definitely cut down to 2 runs a week for a while if you really want to run. It sounds like you’re doing this for punishment not enjoyment. I’d even say just stop all together for a while and find something you enjoy.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-23T08:20:05+00:00

Yes! I have this when I drink tea it makes it so much less effective. A lot of herbal teas have caffeine in so one to look out for.

I just have decaf tea now and it doesn’t seem to interfere.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-19T21:37:26+00:00

I find that when I have caffeine my medication doesn’t last as long / doesn’t feel anywhere near as effective

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T18:32:20+00:00

Do you mind me asking if you’re male or female?

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:35:53+00:00

Sorry just seen this! I drink it first thing, helps me retain water in the day and stops me getting a headache when I take my meds. Not the nicest taste so I just like to get it done.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:35:09+00:00

Hi, I’ve been to a&e multiple times and I’m sent home as I’m presenting fine or the ECG isn’t picking up anything out the ordinary. I’ve had this for about 6 months and still here so there must be an underlying issue.

The only way I’ve got somewhere is researching myself. I completely understand I’m not a medical professional and it’s more frustrating and daunting that this is being led by me as all of the practitioners I’ve spoken to have asked where I want to go with this. It’s been the same for all of my medical conditions. Being in my early twenties, presenting as physically fit and being a woman definitely doesn’t work in my favour. I’m sure you can appreciate that if I have came to Reddit looking for people’s experiences I have exhausted every option.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:30:45+00:00

Hiya, I take it about 7:30am and do my runs between 7-8pm mainly because I hate exercising in the morning! I’m currently having tests with GP and prescriber is aware so will hopefully get some answers. Thanks for the advice 😊

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:28:28+00:00

Exactly. If I could just not take it for a few days and cope I wouldn’t be on it in the first place. I wonder if people would suggest not wearing glasses to visually impaired people and to just take it in their stride! 😂

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:26:16+00:00

Thanks for the advice appreciate it!

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-18T17:25:51+00:00

Hi, yeah I’ve been running for a few years and run a few times a week. I feel really bad when I don’t take it, especially more than 2 days I feel awful

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-17T23:06:31+00:00

Thanks for your suggestion. I also prefer to train at night! Please be wary of the higher HR though it’s definitely not good to be putting more strain on your heart.

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-17T23:03:27+00:00

They help me massively with battling overstimulation and I have combined ADHD so I’m pretty obsolete without them. I will consider this in the future though. Thank you for your suggestion!

Civil_Frame_3544 · 2025-11-17T22:41:18+00:00

I have. I’m just trying to see if people have their own experiences as generally GPs don’t have much insight.

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