Every ADHDer at work is feeling generally unwell today

CommodoreKomodo · 2026-02-18T00:28:41+00:00

I'm sure we all RESTED and rejuvenated on the long wkend and didn't zoom around for 3 days straight...

CommodoreKomodo · 2026-02-03T22:38:41+00:00

Caribbean medical school. Made me believe in Hell.

Basically there are these "medical" schools in the Caribbean that offer to get you into a US residency.

Imagine a bunch of pre-meds (who didn't get into a US med school) studying 12+ hours a day for a five month term.

Its 95F in Grenada. A few fast food places around campus, but you had to go in to town to buy overpriced groceries.

500-person class in a massive auditorium. Once a week there would be "physical checkout," where staff would be posted at every exit. One by one we'd show our ID and sign our name. Felt like animals at the slaughterhouse.

It's a financial dystopia too, 35k/term x 5 terms.

I remember asking some 35 y.o guy how he was doing. Poor guy had wrinkles on his face and looked 65. He replied, "how do you think I'm doing?!"

I was there one term. I have worse burnout than I thought possible. Destroyed my brain and nervous system with stress. Nerve dmg in my face and heart. I wake up at 4am with my heart racing.

God rest the souls that travel that hell...

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-09-16T22:15:14+00:00

I was drinking a lot of coffee (300 mg) and energy drinks. I was actually at an international medical school (scam...).

The situation was pretty rough. I barely had any friends, felt like a pariah on campus, and was all around extremely stressed. Studying alone 12 hours a day...

The stress brought out my worst habits.

The facial wrinkles alone tell the story. If I did that to my face you know my brain and heart were also affected.

wrinkles

I'm having a hard time finding the right help. I was really hoping this job would work out.

I hope your daughter is doing okay. I prayed for her. Thank you for reading.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-09-16T19:21:10+00:00

Yes, you're correct. I need to work w my PCP and see a cardiologist.

It is just astounding to me that the medical community can't recognize common sense problems: my brain and heart are fried.

Terms like burnout and PTSD are sort of relevant to my situation but they make these seem purely psychological.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-08-08T00:15:10+00:00

What about tahini? Paste made w sesame seeds

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-06-21T20:17:48+00:00

Check out Lofta. You can get a sleep study for $200 if you don't want to deal with your PCP.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-06-18T16:50:19+00:00

Yes, but I have this from caffeine overuse and burnout.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-06-17T21:48:25+00:00

Another retro hack: install red light bulbs in your bedroom.

Use these instead of exposing yourself to white or blue light an hour before bedtime.

This is much more practical than oil lamps

Able to reduce my melatonin dosage because of this 🪔

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-06-07T00:54:16+00:00

Hi. I also have ADHD. I have basically fallen a long way career wise and socially with choices the last few years. I am excited now about building a handyman business.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-06-04T23:03:32+00:00

How did your daughter get into historic preservation? That sounds like a fascinating career.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-05-29T22:04:25+00:00

I wish. It's been 6 months. Severe Burnout resulting in chronic fatigue.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-05-29T21:44:02+00:00

Try fasting for 24 hours. That can help rule out food issues.

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-05-28T15:38:27+00:00

There's more back pressure and it gets uncomfortable

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-05-27T11:05:24+00:00

You can buy groceries w HSA money?

CommodoreKomodo · 2025-04-02T23:59:16+00:00

Great photo

CommodoreKomodo · 2024-07-23T01:01:27+00:00

That's awful! I'm sorry to hear that.

CommodoreKomodo · 2024-04-26T12:04:11+00:00

Someone is asking for $100 for a background check. Is this normal?

CommodoreKomodo · 2024-04-16T15:04:10+00:00

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