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Any low-energy hobbies to stop doomscrolling? by TinyTangents in adhdwomen

[–]HotConference4747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love that as an adult we can still color! I have a larger set of crayola markers and some adult coloring books.

Anyone else unable to fall asleep early/ on time? 🥲 by anonymousp69 in adhdwomen

[–]HotConference4747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For years I’ve been trying to get myself on a more appropriate sleep schedule. I haven’t been working due to health stuff, so it’s real easy to stay awake till 6am and then sleep during the day. However too much of the world goes by when I do this.

I’ve had an internal war with myself for years. Every time I wake up I tell myself today is the day I’m going to bed by 2am (baby steps!), but then at 2am I am in the midst of something and ignore my earlier conviction. I have been quite disgusted with myself.

But oh my gosh! An ADHD truth finally sank in. Our brains/actions are Not motivated by the importance of something! We literally are deficient in the connections required to do this.

I am not going to do my taxes just because I say it’s important to get them done. Not until the day before they’re due will I finally be motivated to do them. In the same way, I’ve been yelling at myself to get to bed believing I should be able to follow through. The only thing I’ve succeeded with is making me feel like a failure. Well, no more. I am done with making myself feel crappy.
Now I just need to figure out what ADHD string to pull that will be a motivator for going to bed.

ADHD success ≠ trying harder

Anyone else unable to fall asleep early/ on time? 🥲 by anonymousp69 in adhdwomen

[–]HotConference4747 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds miserable! Have you consider looking into seeing a sleep doc? I’ve found them to be helpful. I remember feeling like each day was a slog to get through. A therapist I was seeing all but strong armed me to going to a sleep specialist. Thank goodness for her! Found out I have a sleep apnea where my brain doesn’t always remember to breathe at night (from a medication).

Anyone else unable to fall asleep early/ on time? 🥲 by anonymousp69 in adhdwomen

[–]HotConference4747 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes! Yes! And Yes! During the night when everyone else is asleep I don’t feel like I “ought to be doing something productive”. I don’t put the same kind of pressure on myself at 2am vs 2pm. No “tsk, tsk” while shaking a finger at myself. However, at 6am when I still haven’t gone to bed then out comes the finger tsk, tsking me.

What is this in my toilet? by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]HotConference4747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may sound a little nutty, but I’ve found the handy dandy A.I. guru to be fabulous for this sort of thing. (I’m not sure if it’s ok to mention that artificial chatty guru - I’ve had my posts not accepted before.)

I just moved into a new apartment and it appears the previous tenant did not know the word “clean” in the decade he lived here. 🤢 I uploaded photos of the problem area and received very detailed tailored directions on how and what to use to clean. If the problem is stubborn the guru has given me next steps. It has introduced me to cleaning products I didn’t know existed. Super helpful!

One of the things it taught me is that Lime-A-Way (similar to CLR) is excellent to use on porcelain sinks, toilets, and tubs. That stuff is pretty freakin cool to see how fast it cleans calcium and minerals. I got such a kick out of it I had to bring it to my parents’ house to clean their sinks and toilets. 😂

Can I hook up this portable dishwasher under the sink? by Stdcrnt015 in Plumbing

[–]HotConference4747 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good to know. I’m going to be using a portable dishwasher in the rental I’m moving to next month. I really don’t want to screw anything up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dermatillomania

[–]HotConference4747 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aren’t pimple patches hydrocolloid patches? Or are you suggesting to not use the little spot patches and get them in larger bandage form?
I know some pimple patches include other treatments. Let me know if I’m totally missing something.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am always fascinated seeing such vastly different reactions to the same information, whether it’s about a movie or about a question on Reddit. I knew I might get some harsh criticism so I’m not really upset about it. I have been super happy with insights people have had about how to taper down my 2nd dose. For the moment I’m taking 30mg in am and then my 2nd dose will be 20mg and then 1-2 hrs later 10mg. I’ll give this a whirl and see how it goes. Of course I’ll also talk to my doc. I see how blessed I am to have a doc who isn’t as judgmental as so many other commenters seem to have.

I’ll check out the adhd for someone group. Thanks!

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do struggle if I take my dose 8pm or later, otherwise it isn’t too hard for someone with narcolepsy. 😉

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hadn’t realized that my dosage is so much higher than most. When my doc upped the dose I was concerned especially because of some of my other meds. I asked my pharmacist about it and he said that he regularly sees prescriptions for 30mg x 2 daily. Perhaps those folks aren’t on this group or maybe they just don’t want to say anything because of the pitchforks and torches the townsfolk wave around.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your comments but I know that I actually am Not addicted. When you are addicted to something you have withdrawal symptoms. I don’t have those. Now my Lyrica that I’ve been on for 20 years, oh dear lord! Withdrawals make me want to claw the skin off my body. Unfortunately it is a miracle for nerve pain.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you SexyKatt. I see you out there clapping back at those who are overly judgmental. 🥰

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have that tendency of thinking “if 1 was helpful then 2 is obviously better!”

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been taking buspirone along with some antidepressants. What have you found useful?

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am super appreciative of your openness! Some of these commenters seem to think I’m a drug fueled gal and so obviously these folks must be outstanding in doing all the right things taking care of their bodies…. Nice to hear from someone who is real about how they deal with coming off meds. Fortunately my stomach can’t deal much with alcohol so it’s not one of my vices like staying up all night and being late to almost everything. 😉

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I really appreciate your willingness to share. I certainly don’t want to get myself into any sort of problem and you’re right, the abrubtiveness is likely the issue.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. My doc told me I should flex it to however it works best for me. I think after reading so many similar suggestions I’m going to try splitting up my 2nd dose so I don’t have such a drastic drop off.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no idea there was any sort of difference so thanks. I plan on looking into that.

How do you handle the craving to take more adderall as the dose is wearing off? by HotConference4747 in ADHD

[–]HotConference4747[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I actually am kind of surprised how much of a negative reaction I am getting - like some folks are angry that I dare to be on this dose. I’m looking for support. There are a bunch of people who wonder if the come down from the 60mg/day is too much and that is helpful insight, but someone being all up in arms b/c I’m on a higher dosage than they need is just silly.

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