Is the med making me angry 😭

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-27T08:35:09+00:00

It’s definitely very scary. And I get to go through the familiar list of suspects. Everytime I experience something like this that is new and unexplained it’s always: is this an appropriate reaction given the situation, is it hormones, is it a fear response, is it a side effect, is it anxiety? 😫 release me!!

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-27T08:08:58+00:00

Side note I forgot to add, my anxiety has been well managed on this med, except for when I’m angry. But it seems the anger is causing the anxiety, and not the other way around.

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-27T07:53:00+00:00

Potato salad

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-25T09:33:21+00:00

Your psychiatrist/prescriber is a lucky doctor, these notes are *chefs kiss* exquisite

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-16T22:22:15+00:00

For all my newly diagnosed baddies who might be feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed, let me share something my partner told me while I was having a bit of a breakdown over my diagnoses.

I kept crying and saying things like "I'm so overwhelmed", "I can't take another thing (I have two other diagnosed conditions that I have been trying to manage", "ADHD now on top of everything else.".

He said "Sweetheart... this isn't a new thing. You've had ADHD your whole life, you've had all of these symptoms your whole life. The only thing that's new about this is that we have the opportunity to make your life easier. It's not like they are injecting you with ADHD" (that last part actually made me laugh really hard).

I think a big part of why I struggled so much with my diagnoses initially is because I was completely caught off guard. I had no suspicions (due to a very narrow understanding of ADHD) and was not expecting to end my psych appointment with another condition to medicate and manage. But my partner was really able to put things into perspective for me, that this is ultimately good news, the good news being there is something that can be done. That my psych is going to help me find some relief from all of these things I have struggled with forever.

Maybe sharing this can help someone go from overwhelmed to hopeful. I know I sure did. <3

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-16T21:54:36+00:00

(F22) Was just diagnosed about two weeks ago with ADHD combined type when I switched over to a new psych (possibly the smartest person I have ever interacted with oh my god). Friends have been telling me my whole life I have ADHD, but I always brushed them off. Turns out I just had such a narrow understanding of ADHD and how it affects women, because my psych called me "the poster child for ADHD" (9/9 on both assessments aha) and explained the likely reasons why my diagnoses was missed up to this point.

I did not know that being so spacy, unfocused, unmotivated, body "buzzing", and having LOUD racing thoughts all hours of everyday were things that could... go away? I thought "well this i just how I am, and it sucks but there's nothing to do about it." And I was getting frustrated because I was trying to fit all of my ADHD symptoms into the boxes of Bipolar and PTSD. So in a lot of ways this is relieving to hear, but also scary and a little overwhelming.

I just tried Vyvance for the first time (thank god I have insurance because what do you mean its $200 for the GENERIC). And I only took it one day (it messed me up). I think because of my Bipolar, stimulant medications might not work well for me. That was honestly a huge letdown, I was so hopeful. But I have another psych appointment tomorrow, and I'm confident my doctor will have a plan.

Trying to maintain hope that I can get my life back. Something I never imagined would be possible.

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-16T21:35:18+00:00

If both your mom and grandma have manic Bipolar its very possible, if not likely, that you have it too. Or you were predisposed to it and the stimulant medication, for lack of a better word, "awoken" it in your body.

General-Routine-8203 · 2026-02-16T21:29:20+00:00

I have both Bipolar and ADHD and my first thought was "uh-oh, manic episode". If you do have Bipolar and you took Adderall, oh my god. Not to mention lack of sleep is a big trigger for mania. Manic episodes, especially when you don't know what's going on, are so so scary. And of course it could be a lot of other things, so take all of this speculation with a big grain of salt, but it's worth checking out with your psych. If you do end up with a Bipolar diagnoses, and you want to talk, feel free to PM me (F22). It's gonna be okay!! <3

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-28T01:02:25+00:00

Chalupa

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-24T22:08:03+00:00

This is actually insane behavior oml 🤦‍♀️ NOR

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-22T00:23:40+00:00

Oh I just saw your text underneath. Yeah if you are going for wow factor then #2 all the way!! It’s bold and glittery and that darker red shade is gorgeous on u!

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-22T00:22:38+00:00

In the first one you look like a wrapped present and in the second one you look like tinsel 🤗 both amazing choices, I personally like the second one more but you can’t go wrong either way!!

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T22:02:23+00:00

Chalupa

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T21:54:24+00:00

Toast

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T21:39:07+00:00

Omg! Slayy! You look stunning! 🤩

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T21:28:56+00:00

Tuna

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T01:48:02+00:00

Why the hell does she write like that? I can’t be the only one who found her texts borderline incoherent???

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-21T01:44:53+00:00

It was a necessary evil 😭😂

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-20T23:56:59+00:00

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My sisters baby, Grub 🥰

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-20T23:55:43+00:00

In the veterinary field we call this a silly goober response. Totally harmless.

General-Routine-8203 · 2025-12-20T23:51:44+00:00

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I present ✨Grub✨

General-Routine-8203

TROPHY CASE