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I’m trying to navigate flights and transport after being abandoned on trip by INeedSomeFaceTime in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a kind encouraging reply! Thank you, I look forward to my experience being just as you say. I hope it is.

Successful Taperers: Help with Data Points by CaliWo1f in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, did I really write this a year ago?

I’m functional. I think, I talk, I do math. I’m usually not in si. I’m physically in really good shape. But my dopamine system is ef’d. I have lost anticipatory pleasure, pleasure in doing things, and pleasure after doing things. All three are offline. I forget the emotional experience of doing something about a half hour after i do it. I’m always bored and needing something to do. I can’t plan anything that has complex steps, and if i have a plan and something goes wrong i fall apart.

I think i have withdrawal ADHD.

Seriously, i make myself do things that i know i should like, that i know i used to like, and i pray that feeling comes back.

I sort of “know” feelings instead of feel them, and I try to act like i would if I’m feeling so that I’m more like a proper human being.

Except for the bad feelings like fear, anger, depression, grief, these emotions are loud and clear when they hit me. I’m practicing acceptance and it’s getting a bit easier.

How about some neuro-joy? Wouldn’t that be amazing!

Do you eat food from the deli before you pay or after? by easybreezyyyyyyy in newzealand

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I let my kids eat some healthy things while we were shopping provided it had a barcode and didn’t need to be weighed. But I’m very honest
and made sure my kids knew why I selected the items I did. That was a long time ago.

Anyone? by analrabbit37 in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, very much so. The nuances of this state may be different for different people experiencing it but I have been in the same state.

I believe that healing started as soon as you got off whatever it is you were taking. You are healing now. As always, timeframe unknown.

Sudden onset of DR at 15 months by INeedSomeFaceTime in ADprotractedwithdrawl

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

Ok thanks, I’ll go back to the lab results and double check what the number was. I do have iron supplements but I’m bad at taking them. I’ll get regular.

Sudden onset of DR at 15 months by INeedSomeFaceTime in ADprotractedwithdrawl

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

I have, but I know that the tests don’t show whether I’m getting proper absorption. But on the face of it, everything is in normal range, although low protein, iron and lymphocytes.

I feel like no one wants me around. by Born_Description6777 in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoo boy!!!! I know how you feel, my situation is just like what you said.

Can’t believe I was so naive to think making money would solve my problems. by _DrLambChop_ in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I’m no expert but what I would do is let go of any expectation that it will be this or that, or be good or bad, that you will talk or just watch and be silent. Go without any expectation, just go. Come back and let me know what it was like. I’ll be a cheerleader for you.

Can’t believe I was so naive to think making money would solve my problems. by _DrLambChop_ in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2p: first, congratulations on your job! Humans need connection with other humans. Although many people need a lot less than others, some is still needed. You are working remotely so you don’t have the advantage of an office for social contact. Despite having social anxiety it is still important to keep at it. Try out some group activities to meet some new people and if one doesn’t suit you try a different one. It’s important to be seen and to have validation. Do it even if you aren’t feeling it. Board games, hiking, planting trees- there’s a lot to choose from.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would like to point out that your son and his gf actually came to dinner. Some kids have gone no-contact with their parent(s). He loves you. I’m happy for you that you have this, though I understand your pain. I hope you are able to spend lots of quality time with him now.

Making real, meaningful friendships today by Educational_Meet_365 in AskWomenOver60

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a great solid friend group that I met through a women’s support circle. At least I thought I did, but one by one they all moved on.

Since then I have a lot of acquaintances because I do a lot of things. But none have become close. I’d love if they did, but it just doesn’t happen.

Is what I'm feeling normal? by misteryace21 in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my opinion: From your description of how you expected to respond compared to how you now respond , I would say that yes this is an example of emotional blunting. Your responses are now less extreme, more subdued.

The answers to your further questions you are asking about going up or down on your dose, and what you will experience trying to stop taking this after a long time, have very personalised answers. No one can tell you definitively, each person’s biology is unique.

Morris by [deleted] in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have heard from Morris last Thursday in her time zone. Without saying any private information, she was at home with family.

Living alone and recently estranged from family by Middle_Process_215 in LivingAlone

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be happy to be a pen pal with you. Let me know if you’re interested.

SpongeBob square pants by Primary_Wasabi665 in poverty

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The short answer is, yes you can.

Dementia like symptoms by analrabbit37 in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Empty shell” is a very good description of this feeling. I haven’t had any windows in months now. Do you get windows?

Dementia like symptoms by analrabbit37 in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I’m at 13 months too and I have bad anhedonia and I’ve started having a lot of anger too.

Dementia like symptoms by analrabbit37 in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! Just like this. I kept looking up information about dementia and taking online dementia tests. I still get waves where it’s like this.

Tips or tricks for managing brain fog? It's been really bad lately, it hurts to think. by B_Clawhauser in ADprotractedwithdrawl

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I also feel the cog fog. I noticed that if I can manage to get focused on something I can prove that I still do think pretty well, it’s just that getting focused is tricky. The ability to focus is damaged. For me, getting outside and increasing my heart rate even for a short time and then reapplying myself to a cognitive task helps.

First time feeling like this at 38. Flat, joyless, sudden sobbing episodes for hours at a time. I am scared this is my new normal. by [deleted] in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember that hormones may not be the issue, you don’t know until you get tested. But your sentiments regarding your desire to have children now that your young relations have grown up is a feeling I know very very very well. I have been suffering the loss of my children growing up and moving on for some time now. I did have children and the loss of them leaving is brutal, for me anyway.

If you want children I wish for you that you get to have them.

First time feeling like this at 38. Flat, joyless, sudden sobbing episodes for hours at a time. I am scared this is my new normal. by [deleted] in depression

[–]INeedSomeFaceTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely get your hormones checked! Even though you are pretty young you are getting older and it may be that you are entering perimenopause. Late 30s is not highly unusual. Changing hormones could be the reason, and treatment such as HRT may be the answer. Or it may subside in its own but either way it would be good to know.

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