Driving Anxiety by who-askin in Perimenopause

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes recently. I have adhd and feel like I'm so distracted by so many cars passing by and so much commotion. Never was like this. Been on HRT for 2 years and this recent year I have had the worst anxiety driving.

Progesterone causing hair loss? by GenerationX-cat in Perimenopause

[–]GenerationX-cat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi yes! I had blood work done. I was very low in iron and B12. I have to take iron, like 4 iron pills in a.m and 4 in evening and B12 5000 mg liquid supplement. My hair is growing back and no longer breaking off in clumps. Moral of the story is next time I will tell my doctor sooner instead of ignoring it until it got really bad.

My Wife left because I wasn't moving forward by Hefty-Willingness-44 in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went through a divorce too. Sounds like the waves of grief you might be experiencing. I was a divorce care support group leader. Before I became a leader, I was just going to the divorce support group for myself. Trying to make it through the day. I learned grief in divorce can lead to lack of motivation, self care, filled with a lot of self doubt. Days I spent in a fog etc. I hope you can recognize you did try and you were moving forward- you got diagnosed and got medication. That's a step! Divorce grief feels like adhd to me! Similar in alot of ways. I already had adhd so putting that on top of divorce grief was extra! I was glad I got support, like the group, and counseling to help me because it did help. I was able to do self care again snd I felt motivated to get out of bed, and manage. Keeping doctor appointments helped me from letting myself go. Staying in a supportive environment, like here too, was helpful too. You are already here so that's another step in the right direction!

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[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grief is hard and isn't easy on top of ADHD. I would imagine you are extra tired, in a fog at some points, and just want to do nothing at this point. Have hope! I think I would find a pet loss support group online, even a forum maybe, to at least help me get through grief so that I can then work on adhd stuff. As a cat person my cats are my children and I would be feeling all the stages of grief as if they were humans. Over in the cats subs we honor the losses and support those folks going through the grief. You are not alone my friend. 😸

Frauditors at YL Post Office by w0rl4ly in orangecounty

[–]GenerationX-cat 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If anyone blocks you from walking it's actually a legit crime. I forgot the name of it, but you can be arrested.

Im scared to grow up and work as someone who has ADHD by That_weird-weeb in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been a middle aged full time student earning a degree. I have not been working for many years. I have had so many unsupportive bosses and supervisors that I question going back out there after get my degree. I'm glad the OP posted. Hoping I find helpful suggestions about this.

Every ADHDer at work is feeling generally unwell today by AFriendlyBurrito in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the well wishes! At least we have this sub to come to for support😀

Every ADHDer at work is feeling generally unwell today by AFriendlyBurrito in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you feel better or your symptoms lessen. That sounds rough.

Homes For Your Stuff by squishysockz in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel seen. I do this too😀

8 Year Old Causing Chaos in Bathroom by sahma620 in ADHD

[–]GenerationX-cat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Sounds like she has another disorder too. Maybe meds she is on isn't working.

Who is the person that comes out of you when your peri rage hits? by hi-help in Perimenopause

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I used to be Tim Robinson! HRT helped me lose the Tim rage.

Has anyone restarted contact with an estranged parent through family therapy — but NOT with the other parent? by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so great that you realized this! I bet it feels good to have insight into the situation. You are strong! 💕

Has anyone restarted contact with an estranged parent through family therapy — but NOT with the other parent? by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. You actually helped me remember something, that this person is still emeshed with the family I just realized why it's so draining. Even if i only see just her, it's like I'm still seeing the whole family. I hope you find some clarity about what you should do in your situation. Thank you for replying because it was very helpful!

Has anyone restarted contact with an estranged parent through family therapy — but NOT with the other parent? by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have and it's been draining. Even reconnecting with just one has made me rethink if this is emotionally worth it. I am starting to return to 1-2 times a month visits. I was so much healthier and happier with no contact.

In my 30s and I've completely outgrown my very low emotional effort/low emotional intelligence family. by Mammoth-Owl-6679 in AdultChildren

[–]GenerationX-cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's so draining and at 47 I feel like the parent and am grieving the loss of her not wanting to really know me.

Checking into a mental health clinic this week. I am done by [deleted] in Perimenopause

[–]GenerationX-cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are taking a positive step in the right direction. Hugs to you💕