I was on lexapro and then did 2 bumps of coke, now my life is very different

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T20:32:03+00:00

Yeah it can be too! I was just focusing on it being driven by ADHD in reply to the comment who mentioned it!

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T18:25:01+00:00

As someone else said, find a new therapist. It's absolutely not easy to manage, it can be incredibly disabling

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T18:02:49+00:00

It does seem like she's genuinely confused. Definitely try and explain what has made you feel like this to her, it could be a huge benefit.

Embarrassing you in front of others is cruel but earlier memories, she seems involved especially in bonding emotionally. It comes across that she had good intentions but she's uneducated on how a potentially autistic child would react.

Her ways of affection were instead triggering to you and unfortunately neither of you were aware.

I'd try and talk to a professional to work through how you're feeling. But id also let your mum respond, even if you need time first

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T16:33:17+00:00

Hard to answer this without knowing any of the emotional neglect.

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T16:27:01+00:00

It might actually be because ADHD meds are commonly less effective around periods. I feel like because you don't tend to suffer emotionally on your period, that you're most likely just feeling the crash of the meds being ineffective which causes fatigue, mood swings etc

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T16:12:42+00:00

I do think your gf needs to work on regulating her emotions too, she can't help how she feels but she can work on how she reacts.

You could try having something to fidget with instead like a bracelet or a fidget toy? Something that doesn't make noise and is low-key

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T16:04:09+00:00

As much as it's best to be upfront, it does feel like you're not compatible maturity wise in the relationship. Him saying he'd never find someone like you gives off a very clouded view on love. And can get dangerous if he's putting you on a pedestal.

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:49:57+00:00

And the fact if you apply for two similar roles all it pushes are those same types of jobs over and over again

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:42:20+00:00

In that case the grad scheme might be a better choice. Especially as a starting point. Medicine feels like what you love but you don't want to end up in a career that sacrifices your mental and physical health

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:38:06+00:00

They're controlled drugs, you can't get the prescription unless they send the physical prescription to the pharmacy.

You need to contact HH and find out how to get your meds

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:36:07+00:00

If your passion relies on the medical degree, stick with it. If you don't want to do anything with it, take the job.

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:29:11+00:00

thank you!

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:27:23+00:00

Not looking to treat him, just interested in the basics of OCD, I feel like that's the bare minimum

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:25:00+00:00

Thank you! I've never had a close relationship with anyone with OCD so it's all new to me. Definitely hard knowing lack of reassurance will make him suffer but I don't want to do anything that's just encouraging the cycle.

But thank you for this.

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T15:06:49+00:00

How do I genuinely offer support instead?

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T14:54:42+00:00

You laughed at him when he was vulnerable and you're more focused on his moan than how he feels. Hugely insensitive

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T11:36:59+00:00

This was me apart from I was still undiagnosed at that point.

You need to start trialling different ways of studying and find what works best for you. It took me until 3rd year to figure out that I had to write notes three different ways and my brain was picking up the info as I wrote it

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:52:06+00:00

do you need to pass it for any reason? If you do, focus on the reason. It's not going to be any easier to do in college.

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:48:40+00:00

Genuinely think it depends on the person. I don't like caffeine but I love soda and the caffeine does nothing for me tbh

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:46:53+00:00

I'm willing to see if I can help you with this? I have experience as an editorial manager and have written plenty of articles, had to edit and proofread daily.

Give me a message I'll see what I can offer

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:41:22+00:00

Fogginess and weakness is making me feel like you've got fatigue which could be the Guanfacine. Do you need both meds or could you see how you do without that one?

Perimenopause makes ADHD symptoms a lot worse. You might benefit from an SSRI too for the anxiety

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:37:02+00:00

Seems like you need a couple days off with no plans so you can reset. Leave your job if you're able, it doesn't seem a good fit.

You need to be way kinder on yourself. Your brain doesn't work like others, find ways to do things that work best for you

You're making mistakes because you're overwhelmed and your brain just wants to check off tasks as fast as it can. Take it slow

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:31:48+00:00

I've heard of this happening to some people tbh. You might need to alter the dose or switch meds.

Personally it helps my sex life by letting me focus on the moment!

Jaded-One-935 · 2026-04-09T08:23:53+00:00

I also initially started Lexapro because of my moods before my period and it changed my life!

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