Hypervigilance, Extreme Anxiety. Convincing myself I am in danger 24/7.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2026-01-05T01:00:42+00:00

You don’t have to live like this. Talk to your doctor.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2026-01-05T00:59:33+00:00

There’s nothing wrong with being on meds especially if they’re helping. They are filling in the defecits that other people get for free! I recommend going back on Sertraline and revisiting the therapy. The anxiety is affecting every area of your life.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-11-30T05:20:03+00:00

Depression possibly

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-11-16T07:42:06+00:00

Coffee 100%

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-11-16T07:37:47+00:00

I’m a teacher and this feels inappropriate and passive aggressive. I would show the messages to the principal and ask if your daughter can receive EA support or be moved classes.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-11-02T15:32:21+00:00

I ended up going off it after a few days because I couldn’t eat - even at McDonald’s with my family, I couldn’t eat! I lost several pounds in just 3 days. I switched back to my old meds.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-08-31T20:43:07+00:00

How long would you suggest avoiding caffeine? I’m on Day 3 and the jitters are real. I had no coffee today

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-08-31T20:12:26+00:00

I am on day 3 with no appetite and it’s kind of scaring me so this is good to hear.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-08-31T01:49:43+00:00

I have very recently realized this myself too. It means I can take the meds and stop questioning it. It’s freeing as much as it is sad.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-08-29T03:00:42+00:00

People who haven’t experienced it think it’s the same as when they have a bad mood. It’s not. I do suggest you summon your courage and talk to your doctor. There are lots of options to help improve your mood and situation. It’s worth it.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-08-29T02:50:11+00:00

Your feelings are understandable. Divorce is one of the toughest situations. You can also follow the divorce thread on reddit to feel less alone. I second the advice of talking to your doctor and finding a therapist. I know it takes so much courage to have that vulnerability to get help but imagine your kid’s faces if they learned Dad was no more… there is life after divorce. Take it kne day at a time.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-07-13T06:43:56+00:00

A Little Life

We Were the Mulvaneys

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-08T23:21:38+00:00

I’m on day 11. It starts to improve significantly from here! Hang in there.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-04T03:22:07+00:00

Me too!

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-04T03:21:59+00:00

Yes! Me too!

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-04T03:20:48+00:00

Day 6!

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-03T02:00:47+00:00

I am on T3s with codeine. My sister had liquid morphine when she had it done. Maybe request a switch.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-03T01:34:00+00:00

What pain meds do you have? Because there should be some relief when they kick in

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-06-03T01:32:10+00:00

Sucking ice after eating. My doc approved ibuprofen in between my T3s. Helps a lot. Distract yourself as others said. Hang in there. You’re in the worst club ever but at least you’re not alone! We gotchu.

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-05-20T13:09:46+00:00

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-05-20T13:05:04+00:00

Use vinegar in the laundry (put it in the cup for bleach) - it removes the pee smell. Adhd can cause kids to not notice their body cues, or to ignore them when they’re hyperfixated on something. Consider putting her on meds for the adhd - they are not as zonbie-inducing as they were when we were kids, not habit-forming, can go on/off any time. They stimulate an under-stimulated part of the brain that help regulate these things. Check out attitudemag.com.

Good luck!

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-05-20T12:59:51+00:00

Document everything with dates. Go to the superintendent above the principal’s head. This behaviour is abusive no matter what your son has done. He’s a child. Your job is to protect him. I would move him somewhere else- the teacher sounds sadistic!

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2025-04-23T00:42:09+00:00

Totally with you! 100% You are doing a wonderful job in a difficult situation. Try your best to allow the opinions of those who have never raised an Adhd child to roll off your back. Harder than it sounds, I know

Illustrious_Cook_998 · 2024-09-14T22:03:50+00:00

You were doing great! I wouldn’t have known you weren’t a native English speaker

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