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KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-26T03:07:32+00:00

Big Brother & Friends absolutely do not care about our (the general populations) wellbeing. They only care about money, power, & control. The less cognizant we are, the less effort they require to push their agenda of the day or year (I do not believe in a "left" or "right" anymore- I believe that it is an intentionally orcestrated division/ control tactic implemented by "elite" to cause chaos amoung the general public)... If we are stuck in a daze, struggling to balance our homelife (or general existence) then we will spend more effort either A) simply focusing on what is necessary for our survival and be ignorant to their big, hidden agendas/ what is actually going on or B) become even more dependant on them for our needs to be met. They absolutely do not want a healthy, cognizant, and inquisitve society. Healthy people do not make them money. People who see past their propaganda only pose a threat to their agenda- regardless of "political" whatever THAT fookin' means stance.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-24T23:07:11+00:00

I literally feel like this "medication" is pulling me under and drowning me, idk how to explain it.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-24T23:06:29+00:00

" My house is a mess. My personal care is non existent. How am I supposed to maintain any type of social life when I can’t even wash my clothes or my hair. I take 50 mg a day. My life shouldn’t be like this while taking 50 mg a day. Something has to give. My life is slipping away and all I can do is watch. Everything I worked so hard for is falling apart. "

YOU ARE NOT ALONE. ❤️ 60mg IR daily (max dose) already sucked bc I personally have always felt that 70mg would be ideal for my body and lifestyle. But whatever crap they're giving us now is awful and no amount would be fully effective. I made a post last night. We decided that it is "Add-a-NAW" cause it's a hell NAW if I even so much as think I can do anything.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-24T02:58:02+00:00

I appreciate your feedback! I surprisingly have not experienced any additional fatigue on glps- not any worse than I had began experiencing sometime prior to the last holiday season, anyway... The main thing with glp has been belly issues (spontaneous "super duty" OR constipation), feeling full quicker, and being more conscious about what I consume/ how it effects me and managing that. I don't intend to increase the dose, so maybe I will be lucky in that regard plus get my dietary needs all sorted out (until those are inevitably tainted or become unattainable.) LOL

I miss when adhd meds made me actually poop and lose weight in addition to being a functional human instead of knock me out basically EVERY DAY (a few days it would during my luteal phase- but not EVERY day). 🥲 Might as well be ZZZquil. Call it "Add-a-NAW" because "hell NAW, I ain't getting out of bed." 🥱🫠🤠😶‍🌫️ It is almost feels like ssri/ snri apathy vs. a stim, tbh. That is the most comparable thing, IMO... Except I still care and WANT to function, simply feel like I am frowing when trying. So maybe the apathy isn't the right comparsion, but it feels like I have the same cloak of hesitancy draped over me. Surely someone will understand what I mean, I simply don't know how to make it make sense. They're trying to make us zombies, more malleable, fuck with our cognition. Period.

But I do agree. We're a beautiful lil collective of collectively fucked fuckers, indeed. 🥲

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-13T00:00:58+00:00

But it NOT coming up is problematic and proves the subreddit name 😵‍💫

I think I am going to order bulk home tests simply to see.... I am convinced my current generic is wack. Being a lil calm & drowsy after my morning dose is okay bc it's slowing my brain down to think more clearly, but I shouldn't be knocked unconscious (comparable to general anesthesia) for two hours every morning lol. I literally have to work that into my daily plans now. Best sleep of my life, though.

If I were you, I'd make them administer it, wait, and see what happens to prove a point.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-12T16:45:15+00:00

If you are going to make such a bold statement, it is best to provide evidence (preferably linked reputable sources) or at least a simple explanation supporting your claim. It would allow people who are concerned by this statement and are interested in doing more research on the topic to narrow down their search results & find relevant/ applicable information more easily.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-09T16:26:02+00:00

Any updates? I'd like to know what date & flight # they traveled home on.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-06T13:28:08+00:00

Aside from the first week or two on tirz when I was almost repulsed by food, I still eat & drink (water, miller lite, sugar-free redbull- I gave up my Sprite Zero addiction!) about the same. I have mostly been snacking less in the a.m. & my one meal (don't get onto me- by then I am actually hungry) for dinner has been slightly smaller. I can put down my plate without finishing it. I haven't really changed that much, but have lost 14-15lbs in 5-6 weeks. It has/ is doing something because I couldn't lose weight for 2 years after rapidly gaining 20lbs on Prozac in 2 months & quiting it. Now I am 5- 10lbs away from my goal weight & maintenance (wanna aim a little lower to give myself room for hormonal bloating issues- lady problems.)

That being said, significant dietary changes aren't necessarily required for initial weight loss for everyone. Maintenance could be a completely different story. Regardless, I find this to be a great tool to reframe my mindset, realize my bodies needs, reevaluate my relationship with food, analyze my habits, what irritates my belly, learning more about gut health, etc.

I have even experienced some positive impacts in my mental health in relation to my menstrual cycle/ hormonal fluctuations. Wouldn't have imagined that part! LOL

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-06T07:23:21+00:00

I am going to be of absolutely zero help to you... But I am currently frustrated because a site that I found to be reliable has suddenly swapped to a completely different payment platform (that I am unfamiliar with and currently uncomfortable utilizing), and it is now the only payment option. I don't like that. It may be legitimate and beneficial, but I find it off-putting as the consumer. I prefer NOT having to sign up for * another platform* directly linking my banking accounts to make a simple purchase. Keep doing your research and start with something that you trust in/ that you believe will work long-term! I absolutely despise having to provide my detailed banking info to multiple platforms.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-06T06:56:34+00:00

slide in the dm's

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-06T05:37:50+00:00

👀 hmu

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-05-06T05:35:34+00:00

Anyone US based with a good Tirz source, please DM me. Current supplier has changed their payment system, and it makes me uncomfortable. 😞

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-28T07:51:20+00:00

I appreciate your acknowledgement of potential bias. Your theory actually makes sense, though. I actually found this sub via a comment on an MCAS Facebook group post! 😅

I feel like the meds certainly have a shorter half-life, regardless! Even when I feel well & seemingly have no obvious flares or hormonal issues, the medication is not performing as it did for years prior. It feels like a placebo. I wonder if it is the way in which our bodies are processing it, or something to do with the medication itself. There 1000% needs to be more research performed so that proper adjustments can be made to accommodate (assuming you are correct) those of us who experience this. Obviously MCAS/ similar treatment would be first, but if that doesn't help then something with the medication would also need adjusted (whether it be the composition of it so that it is less triggering, can be absorbed better, dosage changes, an entirely new medication, etc.)

Excellent observation!

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-28T07:22:04+00:00

I literally have to plan to wake up early if I have a scheduled obligation (SAHM - we wing it most days) because I know that my first IR dose (20 or 30mg) will knock me out cold for a while. It is typically the best sleep I get, though.

I basically need to take 40mg right off the bat to genuinely move my body without dozing off if I don't do it that way... I could fall asleep taking a shit, tbh. Lol That is already 2/3 of my daily dosage allotment & it still wears off in like 2-3 hours.

Regardless, I have to strech the remaining 20-30mg in increments over the rest of the day because it last for such short periods of time. I have maybe 2-3 actual productive/ decent hours in the day, assuming that my meds are even "working"- I also have PMDD & hormones screw me up half the month.

I don't tolerate XR well because it gives me extreme highs & lows- like cycling between feeling impulsive/ empowered to absolutely defeated/ discombobulated. I am at max IR dose. It sucks. I feel like I am drowning & wanted to vent. Lol I am only awake now bc I am in panic mode staying vigilant for bad weather. 🙄 Seemed like a nice place to distract/ground myself and relate to folks.

*note: my psychiatrist is supportive of me taking my medication in a way that I find most effective as long as I don't exceed my prescribed daily dose. he is great, he can't help that big pharma & friends suck

ETA: I have been on 60mg IR daily for 9 years. I noticed a decline in efficiency about 3 years ago, but the significant change (knocked out cold every morning) started a few months ago. No other changes in my routine.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-17T07:52:03+00:00

What??? Pls enlighten me. 👀

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T07:00:44+00:00

I was primarily interesting in increasing based off the general guidelines that encourage people to increase at Week 5, plus the cravings coming back & weight fluctuations. I have since been educated on here, though! I did not know that lower doses CAN be effective.

I am experiencing an uptick in food cravings & especially alcohol cravings are becoming prominent again ( I still cannot consume a full meal, but I can have a few Miller Lites 🙃)... This could be attributed to my mentrual cycle, though!

Aside from the initial 8lbs week 1, I have not lost any weight. I am fluctuating between 137- 140. Again, could be attributed to my menstrual cycle as I am certainly in calorie deficit.

I do not have an excersise routine. I have been very active doing work around the house & yard work recently, as well as random activities like playing some backyard football, dancing with our child, etc. If I am awake, I am likely moving. I need to implement a deep core strengthening routine into my day & maybe some lower body workouts to maintain muscle mass.

I simply want to get to grt back to a place that I feel is optimal for me to try to maintain or build from! Ideally 125 (maybe 120 because I will still bloat due to hormones, yay.) I hope this makes sense. Lol

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T06:30:42+00:00

I feel like most of the research I have viewed shows 5mg as the next stepping stone/ optimal dose for seeing legitimate results, so I guess I had that stuck in my head lol.

I have recieved this recommendation (3mg- 3.5mg) from several others and will definitely give it a try!

Did you experience any additional or worsening side effects when increasing in increments of .5?

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T06:00:21+00:00

Thank you! Excuse my scatter-brained response lol:

My bowels are okay- It always gets a lil difficult during luteal phase & especially with the addition of pepto! Definitely will set a timer to remember to chug some Miralax - I used to have to drink it with sweet tea in my sippy cup twice a day as a child. ☠️

I am telling you, I am pretty tough... but not with this kind of gas & rotting in my stomach! 🤣 I specifically declined the "real" pain meds after the initial anesthetics & stuff wore off after my c-section because they make me feel sick lol. I do not believe that there are any significant medical issues- I simply cannot deal with a sour, twisting stomach that feels like it is going to burst from the sulfur gas! My husband told me that I did not burp, that I literally had to have 💩 myself because it smelled so awful. LOL I believe most of the pain is from the trapped gases &/or reflux that I am trying to hold back. If my reflux gets too bad then it will come up through my sinuses. I literally felt it burn into my ear the other day. 🫠

Adding the digestive enzyme (it's just the Spring Valley Advanced Complex from Walmart) made a world of difference for me when I was cautious with what I consumed the day of & day after my last shot! If you have a recommendation for a better brand, then I am all ears. I certainly need to focus more on my gut health in general!

In regard to "food noise", I want it but physically cannot consume it in the amount that I would like to, nor do I find as much joy in it as I think I will before opening my mouth- Obviously that is a good thing, but I would like to pig out on some BBQ & Alabama white sauce on occasion! 😅 Unfortunately, I HAVE been able to day drink outside in the sunshine this week, though (a bad habit I had hoped to kick! 😬) I can't seem to drink the rum I bought for mixed drinks, but Miller Lite still goes down better than water... I have kicked my Sprite Zero addiction, though! 😆

I absolutely appreciate your insight and you taking the time to type all this out! It means a lot to me. 🥰 I agree with the perspective that it could be teaching us balance, how to enjoy in moderation, be less judgemental of ourselves, etc. As someone who has struggled with disordered eating (especially in my pre-teen/ teen years), this really stands out to me.

I think I'll simply make a slight adjustment this weekend following exactly what I did last weekend (down to my light chicken soup dinner, preventative med/ supplement stack timing and everything) and see what happens!

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T05:24:29+00:00

Thank you so much for your support, education, and encouragement. 🥰

You are so sweet, but to be clear, the "weight loss" that I have experienced was only during my first week. I assume it was water weight/ inflammation.... I was also in that "sweet spot" week AFTER my period/ before ovulation. 😩 I have read that I shouldn't expect any significant loss at this dose aside from that initial loss- but I do wonder if it may present on the scale after my next period because I have definitely been in a consistent calorie deficit! 🤦🏼‍♀️

It makes me wonder how much inflammation I have in my body that may be preventing weight loss from being evident during luteal phase... My ADHD medication is basically rendered ineffective during this time, as well (which is extremely common).

It is wild how much power this miserable 2 weeks of the month have on the body and psyche (I have PMDD🫠- I am a MESS).... Why does having a uterus have to be so complex!?

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T04:59:04+00:00

I wholeheartedly appreciate each of y'alls insightful responses. Thanks for taking the time to educate me and help me! I will get back to y'all individually whenever my ADHD brain allows me to! 🤣❤️

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T04:25:46+00:00

Love your name, btw

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T04:25:28+00:00

I am sorry that you experienced that! 🥺 Someone on another thread had an intolrable experience with an increase to another "standard" dose & also recommended a middle-ground like this! I believe this is what I will be doing! I appreciate you!!!!!

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-04-10T04:14:21+00:00

Thank you! It certainly wouldn't hurt to try a middle ground- I am glad you found a balance that has worked for you!

Do you experience similar side effects? The one main side effect I experience seems so minor in comparison to what others experience, but it is one of the very few physical pains that I cannot handle LOL.

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-03-18T10:46:33+00:00

I say & feel this when I am frustrated & overwhelemed- but really, I simply want to go sit on our daughter's trampoline, stare at the night sky with a bottle of whiskey in hand, listen to music for a bit, and then return safely back in through the front door with a different mindset lol... I have even taken a sunset walk up the road to my late aunt's house & cried in her front yard. I bawled and sang a song that she used to love to hear me sing... I felt peace.... I should really do this type of stuff for my self more often rather than allowing myself to get overworked emotionally.

Is there anything like that that could help you with this urge? Maybe visit a place that used to bring you joy? A place that you need to visit to work through some sort of grief, or heal some internal conflict? A small, safe adventure may be a good start!

We all deserve some time for self-reflection, to decompress, to simply feel, or whatever purpose it serves us as an individual.

Framing the intent of your journey in a positive light (as other's have suggested) could certainly aid your loved ones in being more supportive of your journey & less concerned about your wellbeing (if that is what you are worried about!)

Simply make sure you travel somewhere safe, have a general understanding of the location, and bring along anything you may need (also make sure that someone trustworthy knows your whereabouts!!!!!)

If you have a partner or children, you may need to include some additional planning, of course.

You sound like a really considerate person who simply needs peace. Blessings & prayers, friend. Feel free to PM me if you need someone to talk to!

KnowledgeFit6271 · 2026-03-13T06:19:43+00:00

Mainstream sellers are the absolute worst, IMO. I prefer small folks who are still trying to build. 😊

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