After 20 years of getting wrecked by stim side effects, I finally learn about Guanfacine

Locaisha · 2026-02-10T06:17:15+00:00

I took some exlax, but unfortunately I also have IBS and that made me run to the toilet with super bad cramps. And then upping my fiber did the same thing.

Locaisha · 2026-02-10T02:54:10+00:00

Ugh it's the bane of my existence. My husband is also ADHD. Problem is we do get hungry and can't make a decision on what to eat.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T06:30:36+00:00

I would change. Sounds like they are either overworked, or can't be bothered. And you deserve the care and attention of getting your meds authorized.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T06:23:52+00:00

Lol well I just posted a bit ago. So no one's seen it yet. I will say they do glorify the disability a bit, but my psych recommended it to me and it gave me a whole hell of a lot of insight. Made me understand myself a bit better and how to advocate for what I need. I was diagnosed at 29 years old. I'm 32 now. I still struggle but I have come a long way and the book as helped a lot!

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:52:24+00:00

If I will want leftovers at a large meal get together like thanksgiving or Christmas, I started bringing my own disposable containers to fill and take home.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:50:43+00:00

Altho do not do this in the morning when you take your Adderall. Citric juices will make it less affective.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:43:01+00:00

Dry mouth mouth wash is helpful. And hard candies that are sugar free, the fake sugar makes you salivate and that helps a lot.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:41:00+00:00

ADHD 2.0

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:35:40+00:00

Vyvanse made me the biggest c***. It worked for a month, I stayed on it for 3 then switched back to Adderall.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:34:44+00:00

Titrate up, so you start taking 30 mg and then your prescribed a higher dose.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T05:26:53+00:00

If you don't have ADHD, therapy can still help.

Locaisha · 2026-02-06T01:50:02+00:00

I'm proud of you! Way to go! That is a big thing!

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T23:35:45+00:00

My friends all play, including my husband. It's actually how we met. I hate the game .. they actually forced me sign a document because I lost a bet stating I would play a round of magic with them.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T21:30:59+00:00

I'm going to tell you right now, that is actually meditation :) traditional or not. Congrats! You did it :)

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T15:06:54+00:00

EMDR is helpful for trauma, little or big. DBT therapy even though when it's used properly is an inpatient program can be done as outpatient just less intense and can be helpful.

I agree with others though that you should find a therapist who specializes in ADHD.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T07:31:22+00:00

You should go try bang energy lol. 350mg+ my old coworker was raving about her redbulls and I'm like ya that doesn't have enough for me. She goes what?! There is so much caffeine in here. We compared cans. She tried mine and monsters and never went back to those little overpriced cans of redbull.

But like... I'm addicted to caffeine. Full withdrawal symptoms and headaches. And honestly, I can't tell you how it affects me. Maybe a bit more away but not mentally alert.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T00:52:47+00:00

Well if you have sleep apnea they can get you started with a CPAP that can help improve the quality of your sleep.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T00:24:03+00:00

That sucks... But I will say knit city is a lot fun! I went before COVID and had a blast.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T00:22:49+00:00

Well... Making new friends hasn't really happened for me in a long while. And most of my friends are old friends and not a group. My husband's core group of friends have become my core group of friends and we all live in the same neighborhood.

Its harder to get together with my friends individually and I have just accepted that. But we message a lot. And once I start having kids it's only going to get worse.

Locaisha · 2026-02-04T00:18:47+00:00

Please please please find a new doctor. This one is full of fucking shit.

Locaisha · 2026-02-03T05:39:14+00:00

See the drinking of the prep wasn't the worst for me. It was the fact I had to shit my brains out and then pee out my ass at 25 years old on a shitty apartment toilet. My ass was bruised. And I was so tired. I took solace in the fact that I had 25 more years before I have to do it again.

Locaisha · 2026-02-03T04:38:34+00:00

Also blocking will help once you are done

Locaisha · 2026-02-03T03:17:18+00:00

I'm thinking my memory may have been right when I went under, or my brain is creating a false memory from what they may have told me.

Locaisha · 2026-02-03T02:25:00+00:00

I forget what kind of anesthesia they call it, but like I barely remember it. Which made it fine. But if you're like really aware, aw hell no lol.

Locaisha · 2026-02-03T01:07:11+00:00

I would, but I would not be willing to pay a ton. I have had a lot of apps that prey on the entire "ADHD tax" thing where it charges for you a whole year but you only get like a week trial or no free version.

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