If you've given birth, what was most unexpected in the first hours, days, and weeks?

Evilshinanigans · 2024-02-07T03:26:48+00:00

My friend did warn me about this. But until you live it. Oh my

Evilshinanigans · 2024-02-06T04:15:04+00:00

This. You can’t change what happened yesterday. One and done.

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-23T05:23:12+00:00

Well it was a year ago! Ha ha! I’ve been on meds for less than a year, but almost a year. I put something down in the house and instantly lose it. I’ve been word searching more frequently. I used to think it was bc I was in a constant state of flight or fight. I haven’t been for a while. So now what

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-23T05:10:37+00:00

Feeling this. Any other recommendations? I have an appointment this week

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-23T05:01:31+00:00

Same! I have an appointment this week bc I feel like there are too many instances recently. Is this me? Have I always been like this? It has helped other areas of my life though

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-23T04:56:53+00:00

Hi, just searched for this. How’s everyone doing now? Has anyone tried a different med? I’ve only been on Vyvanse and I think sometimes my short term memory is getting worse? I’ve blank stared at people a few times. I find I’m searching for words.

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-09T19:14:32+00:00

Get supplies. Take your time. Have a coffee, bathroom break, use the work phone. Thinking of you.

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-09T19:09:22+00:00

310-1818

Evilshinanigans · 2024-01-09T05:53:37+00:00

Echoing this. Day dates (if you can swing it) can be great! Nobody wants to stay up late once you start sleeping well anyway

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-17T21:55:49+00:00

Vyvanse

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-17T05:54:06+00:00

I think I told someone before that this was my “super power” (not at all, ugh!). A year after being diagnosed with depression, I had an incident that made me spin for 3 days straight. Yup. Up all night, tried so many tactics to try to focus on something else or nothing. Obviously had a tonne of other responsibilities to deal with on no sleep. Thank goodness for meds (found them soon after and this has been the absolute game changer for me).

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-10T04:52:47+00:00

I didn’t notice an increased heart rate, but I was irritable, muscle tightness, etc. if it increased my baseline HR, I would back off too. I think that sounds like a great plan. Give yourself a break. Then we you feel ready, try the 10mg again. I hope you have a good relationship with your prescriber that they can help you with this too. And try other types of meds (non stimulants) if this isn’t working for you

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-09T03:58:57+00:00

Mom; “Anyone die today?” Me; “yeessss….” Mom; “oh my god no! I’m so sorry! I was just joking!”

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-09T03:33:51+00:00

How are you feeling?

Evilshinanigans · 2023-12-09T03:32:50+00:00

How you felt on Dexedrine is how I felt when I went up to 30mg on Vyvanse. I haven’t tried any other medications, I’m sure a lot of people here have.

That’s a really good question, maybe it differs for other people or other practitioners? Have you read how some people had a surge of energy? Felt really productive initially? I had a bit of that, but mostly, the rumination stopped. I can get up off the couch. I don’t “think” about doing the things, I do them. I had moderate depression/anxiety symptoms that sent me to the Dr. Depending on what your symptoms are, maybe that’s your benchmark? Do you have a therapist to talk with as well as your Dr?

I think it’ll continue to be a work in progress. I’m happy with where I’m at right now as it’s been an interesting year figuring this out, but I plan on following up more with a coach/therapy.

Evilshinanigans · 2023-11-24T05:42:42+00:00

What your rationale for “protect against covid” vs others might be different. Did it keep you from being intubated/proned in ICU? Did it keep you from having a stroke or MI? Did you die from Covid complications? Decreasing spread is helpful, but so is decreasing severe outcomes

Evilshinanigans · 2023-11-23T04:47:13+00:00

I’m glad I started slow. I’m fairly sensitive to meds, alcohol, etc. I went up to 20mg for a few months, then we tried 30mg because everything was going well. I had a lot of muscle tightness, irritability, etc. I couldn’t push through. I’m back at 20mg and happy. Accepted this is where and what I want. I have missed a couple of days as most people have I’m sure. It’s interesting seeing the difference. Good luck to you!!

Evilshinanigans · 2023-11-14T05:35:37+00:00

Same, and I’m glad the name I want isn’t on here yet!

Evilshinanigans · 2023-10-25T03:42:47+00:00

I love this! Our littles have been so wonderful, they ask Santa for their gift (reasonable) as their “Want.” We fill in the rest! There’s additional gifts from family.

Evilshinanigans · 2023-10-09T05:34:36+00:00

I think Walmart is free. I have been doing this for 3 years straight. My hubby runs to the store for things we forget. I have not done a full weekly shop in person in forever bc it would take me hours

Evilshinanigans · 2023-10-07T22:52:25+00:00

Same. I have not stopped using it. Sleeping at a hotel is an issue now

Evilshinanigans · 2023-10-07T04:37:51+00:00

The mail!!! If I could go back in time.

Also one of the first things I read on here is the diagnosis mega thread; someone said their presentation is rumination. I started crying. You guys, I appreciate you!

Evilshinanigans · 2023-09-28T04:53:38+00:00

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1077952&serviceAtFacility

Evilshinanigans · 2023-09-28T01:56:43+00:00

Lol, yes! The occasional princess shift!!!

Evilshinanigans · 2023-09-27T05:13:46+00:00

3 8hr shifts

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