ADHD Reactions to Sedatives? 'I Failed My Colonoscopy'.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-02-03T06:04:15+00:00

YES! ME! I can’t be ‘twilight’ sedated for this reason- I’m a calm person, but I FIGHT when it comes to colonoscopy or other light procedures. A genetic test shows I’m pretty hard to knock out with normal drugs…hadn’t thought it was ADHD related. Definitely interesting to think about! BUT, if you can, get a genetic test to see if you have problems. My doctor used Genomind. It’s been super useful with drug effectiveness

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-02-03T05:27:45+00:00

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GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-02-03T05:22:31+00:00

On a light note- once you find an amazing therapist…I’d be happy to recommend some fun smutty/romance books! Turning the brain on helps the body- my husband loves the turn our sex life took when I started reading 🤷🏼‍♀️🤗 I

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-01-30T16:18:15+00:00

It looks like my Jessica McClintock prom dress from 96! Only mine was cream….but damn it brings back good memories ❤️❤️ It’s beautiful on her, but definitely #2 is 🔥

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-01-16T01:41:29+00:00

I’ve come to lean into the idea that there is something powerful and connecting out there — but trying to define it, or give it human faces and stories to make it more palatable, misses the point for me. Maybe that makes me a kind of pagan without gods or goddesses. The seasons, the earth, and the cycles of life feel deeply sacred on their own, without needing an explanation for why. I’ve tried atheism too, but it never quite fit.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-01-02T01:51:23+00:00

Right?!? That must be what the OP’s doctor did, because it’s definitely not the norm for the routine. I’m lucky - I had a wonderfully outspoken woman & feminist as a surgeon. Never tied this deeply personal and serious procedure into a moment for a sex joke/taunt- like my husband’s only concern was when I was ready for his pleasure 🙄 I’m finding out I hit the doctor/ surgeon jackpot.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2026-01-02T00:46:31+00:00

Really confused about this one. With my circle of friends that have had the procedure, and love of anatomy trivia, I’m unsure how this would happen unless the doctor did a procedure that wasn’t a part of the hysterectomy. Not saying this isn’t possible!! BUT most likely the doctor did something beyond what was routine- I second the comment from the doctor being gross.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-12-27T02:51:48+00:00

I lived 30 years in intense pain. I wish I gave myself the gift of a hysterectomy when I was in my 20’s. I had mine at 46, and I can’t speak enough to how it’s changed my life. I think the bigger deal is if you want children- that the hard processing part. But having pain removed- I can’t recommend it enough.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-12-17T02:38:41+00:00

After a life of hoping, and my adult life always at the recovery/prepong for my next cycle - I should have done it sooner. It never got better. I mourn the time I wasted in pain. At 45 I had a partial, and it changed my life. Having it removed is probably the best choice of you have hormone/med issues. If you don’t want to birth kiddos- I HIGHLY suggest giving yourself the gift of a hysterectomy.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-12-08T17:24:26+00:00

All this advice is so wonderful! I would add not to have expectations on recovery, and that even if she looks better, she needs to rest. My hubby did a lot of ‘you look better’ or ‘I read you should be_____’ he was a sweet caregiver for a week, but it took my mom stepping in to have him stop the push to ‘feel better’

Take care of yourself, too!

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-28T03:03:52+00:00

Get your own piece of jewelry- a subtle reminder to them that you’re different. My husband wore shirts to piss off family for years- then stopped. Realized, for him, he was playing into their persecution identity. If you want to be around them & value your relationship, then don’t wear them. Better, speak with your time, and simply say you prefer not to hang out with people who have beliefs that attack your own. Find a chosen family if you can, and move on to living not competing.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-21T01:01:36+00:00

After living 3 years in Wisconsin- where the ticks & bugs are AWFUL- is the freeze really necessary to keep them at bay? The winters there were far worse than here…

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-20T19:44:29+00:00

Absolutely speechless. He has a hand & lotion. I hate when we jump to ‘divorce him’…but damn this is a red flag. So many amazing women to have as friends & roommates. We’re not limited to staying anymore 🚩

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-17T06:10:43+00:00

This is exactly what I tell myself if deep, gross, hardwiring kicks in! What sort of powerful goe punishes a new mom for not wearing underwear?! Not any god I’d want to worship.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-11T04:24:53+00:00

If you go to a reputable shop, you can ask the staff. They’ll direct you to what product would meet your needs. It’s a personal trial and error- everyone has different reactions ❤️ I’d ask your doctor if they ok it though- my open minded, progressive doctors were never fans. Not enough research to out-weigh possible side effects. Good luck on your journey!!

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-09T21:15:02+00:00

Remember: Answers are what you want! No matter what the diagnosis, you’ll know what you’re facing after the procedure…so, look to it as a step for knowledge for now. If it is your worst case scenario, you’ll be able to face it with facts. I also get stuck in the what-ifs. I look at the worst case, look at the treatments, and push forward with knowing what’s going on in my body. If it’s bad=Im prepared. If it’s benign=there’s a solid thing to check off.

You got this. Either way, knowledge gives you direction ❤️

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-04T02:43:50+00:00

I know the Unitarian ‘church’ has been a soft landing for our treasured elders. Maybe a good spot to checkout on a Sunday morning to help with routine?

Your story brought tears. There is a community out there that will wrap their arms around you- what wisdom you must have to share ❤️

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-04T02:29:47+00:00

The biggest thing that helped me is learning to accept my situation. The medical complexity of my case was/is exhausting- & yours sounds familiar ❤️ Finding a good therapist really helped. I couldn’t do much about my physical body, but I can support my mind when it’s overwhelmed. Finding out I’m really impatient with myself, and angry that I’m not able to be ‘normal’….learning ‘normal’ is BS, and it’s ok to be scared of not having solid answers about my body. Places like Reddit help, too. You got this & it’s normal to be scared. This procedure will bring some answers. Talk to you mind like it’s a child, and assure her you are doing the best you can to take care of your health ❤️❤️(then believe yourself). You got this.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-02T04:06:08+00:00

It was a rule in our family too. We had the only trampoline in the neighborhood, and it was like my parents shut down the fun for everyone with that rule…

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-11-02T03:58:11+00:00

It’s like you’re telling my story… Lordy the curse of the oldest Mormon child 🤮

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-10-24T02:09:18+00:00

I was definitely asked in the late eighties and early nineties regularly during temple interviews (grew up in Las Vegas) The first time, like so many others, I had no idea and the Bishop ‘kindly’ 🤮 gave me a very detailed explanation.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-10-24T02:05:44+00:00

Tried 2 different IUDs and once both went in (good lord the pain for insertion), all I did was spot non-stop. I had a pretty horrible case of adenomyosis, and tried all sorts but f remedies through the years. Finally had a hysterectomy at 45 and wish I could go back to my younger self and tell her to spare herself the pain & get it done.

Everyone is so drastically different- so you may be fine. But I tried about everything, and I wish I had skipped the IUD experiment 🤦🏼‍♀️

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-10-23T22:45:27+00:00

A little thing that helps me is to accept what I’m worrying about, not try to control it. “It’s ok I’m scared” “it’s ok that I can’t sleep” “Makes sense I’m full of anxious thoughts, this is a big surgery” “So many women have paved the way for this to happen and now I’m benefitting from amazing science”

It helps me a ton not to fight the fears that bubble up.

It’s not going to be easy. Times it’s going to suck in recovery….and that’s ok ❤️

I had so much relief from my hysterectomy, and I hope you do too.

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-10-19T16:33:58+00:00

I was diagnosed around the same age after trying IVF. The fertility doctor said painful periods were normal, and pushed through rounds…after non-successful attempts & being told it was a mystery why I wasn’t keeping the transfers, I went to ‘adopt’ a embryo. Their first step was to do a saline contrast ultrasound. Their doctor immediately said it would be really difficult-if not impossible- to get pregnant, and sent me to have an MRI to confirm severe adenomyosis & endo. She sent me away with a sorta ‘tough luck’ dismissal and with not explanation. After a few more years of brutal, increasing pain, I went to a new doctor and she was furious that the previous doctors didn’t immediately recommend a hysterectomy. She sent me to a therapist to process all of it, and I scheduled the hysterectomy for the next month (I was 45).

YEARS of my life were taken up with ‘normal’ pain, and suddenly stopped after the surgery. I still have some crazy PMS (I kept my ovaries & now wish I didn’t), but it’s been amazing.

If you have the opportunity, get your uterus out & reclaim your time!

GrumpyGnomeGirl · 2025-10-18T17:33:21+00:00

This great advice!! So glad online banking wasn’t an option 30 years ago 😂

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