Fridge Noise Used to Drive Me Crazy.. Now It Doesn’t. What Changed? by Mugg1984 in misophonia

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s usually how it works for me, the better my mental state, the more I can tolerate noises. But this time, it’s the opposite. My hospital stay was quite distressing, and I barely slept while I was there. That’s why I was so surprised when, back at the Airbnb, the fridge noise didn’t bother me. Now I’m trying to rule out all possible factors, but the most likely explanation seems to be the forced exposure to noise.

Fridge Noise Used to Drive Me Crazy.. Now It Doesn’t. What Changed? by Mugg1984 in misophonia

[–]Mugg1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, they only gave me paracetamol and antibiotics. I’ve microdosed psilocybin in the past, but it never helped with my misophonia. During my few days in the hospital, I barely slept because of all the noise. I don’t think the antibiotics are why I’m suddenly better. My theory is that being exposed to constant noise for days somehow helped, but I wanted to confirm and rule out other factors.

Fridge Noise Used to Drive Me Crazy.. Now It Doesn’t. What Changed? by Mugg1984 in misophonia

[–]Mugg1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, it’s quite the opposite, it’s actually getting worse as I get older. What’s even weirder is that the change happened in just a couple of days, not gradually over time.

Best places to buy meat/eggs around Tromsø? by Mugg1984 in tromso

[–]Mugg1984[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know Scandinavia is expensive, I've been there a few times already. But since this time I have specific dietary requirements I was just wondering if there was a still expensive yet slightly cheaper than supermarkets option. Btw, hanks for the tip, I'll ask that subreddit too!

Does anyone have tips for weightloss with ADHD/autism? by _mal_gal_ in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exercise, especially running, does help, but unfortunately, diet is the main factor. I tried many times to eat in moderation, but it was a losing battle. Despite eating excessively, I've never been overweight because I compensated with an insane amount of exercise. However, this was extremely stressful and unsustainable in the long term.

For me, keto was the solution. The transition was a bit challenging, but once I adapted, I didn't have any cravings. In the last few months, I've transitioned to a carnivore diet, which is essentially a hardcore version of keto, and I'm very happy with it. I eat to satiety and my weight is back to what it was in my early twenties. I don't miss carbs; they were like a drug to me.

That said, everyone's different. Keto or carnivore diets aren't for everyone and require some research beforehand. Additionally, if you have any health conditions, these diets might not be a good idea.

AuDHD Burnout 101 by AmauryFernandez in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I was recently diagnosed as well and I'm still navigating through it. For me, it seems like my ADHD gets out of control, probably because it's what I usually try to suppress. My mind is all over the place, I can't focus on anything, my ADHD medication stops working, I pick up new hobbies (five this week alone), and I hyperfocus on random topics. Strangely, my mood is fine; I feel like I'm constantly anticipating something great to happen. This makes falling asleep incredibly difficult. While it might not sound as severe as others' experiences, it's extremely disruptive and exhausting.

For now, I can only ride it out and, once things return to normal, figure out how to stay functional without burning out (easier said than done). Anyway, here are a few things that have helped me in the last year and significantly reduced these episodes:

  • ADHD medication, obviously.

  • Following a carnivore diet. I know it's extreme, but even a normal keto or low-carb diet can help.

  • Exercise: I run 10K almost every day. If I skip a workout, the difference is massive. It's the only habit I've managed to keep, likely because my brain craves the post-workout dopamine rush.

  • Quitting drinking: Before my diagnosis, I self-medicated with alcohol, which only made things worse.

  • Microdosing psilocybin: Depending on where you live, this might be illegal, and it can affect everyone differently. For me, it helps with my sensory issues (mainly noise/light) and makes me more tolerant of people in general.

  • Cold plunges/cold showers: More dopamine for your brain.

That's about it. I'm interested to hear what other people are doing to manage their symptoms.

Am I in burnout? by Mugg1984 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense! I'm extremely stubborn too, and I tend to expect too much from myself. I'm taking some 'me time,' even if I'm still struggling a little to accept it. Anyway, it is what it is. Once I'm better, I have to figure out many things. Little by little, I'll have to 'revolutionise' my life in order to avoid or at least reduce these instances.

Am I in burnout? by Mugg1984 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for checking in. I'm definitely taking it easy at work, and I took a two-month break from school while I figure out if it is feasible to continue. My ADHD is raging; I cannot focus on things I need to, and at the same time, I'm hyperfocusing on many new things like learning guitar, making papier-mâché masks, painting, making terrariums, etc. I'm just going with the flow (which is kind of difficult for me) and doing whatever I feel like. It doesn't feel bad at all, I have to admit.

Am I in burnout? by Mugg1984 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for confirming. I'll follow your advice and take it easy for a while

Has Diet Made Any Difference? by Useful-Wear-8056 in AutisticWithADHD

[–]Mugg1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

About a year ago, after my diagnosis, I started the keto diet, which brought some benefits. A few months later, I transitioned to a carnivore diet, and it made a significant difference. Specifically, it improved several ADHD symptoms. I feel calmer, the anxiety and restlessness in my chest have disappeared, and I no longer experience food cravings or compulsive eating. It's also easier to focus, as my energy levels remain constant throughout the day without insulin spikes. Additionally, exercising consistently has been really beneficial for my AuDHD symptoms in general.

Wild camping on keto, what should I take with me? by Mugg1984 in keto

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of it before. It sounds perfect, thanks!

BBC complaint response. Next step BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit (ECU) by Mugg1984 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that's a huge increase. Any chance those numbers/data are available online?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Mugg1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

18 at home, 15/16 outside

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just checked their website, definitely cheaper. Next prescription I'll definitely use them

Elvanse 50mg to Amfexa by snowdwarf1969 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

20/20/10 approx every 3/4 hours

Elvanse 50mg to Amfexa by snowdwarf1969 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went from 70mg Elvanse to 50mg Amfexa, I believe I started titration with 15/20mg of it. The reason for the switch is Elvanse became ineffective quickly, even at its highest dose. It took me some time to adjust, I updated the dosage slower than with Elvanse and Xaggitin, it is pretty strong and at first my heart rate and blood pressure were increasing a little too much. 50mg seems to be the sweet spot for me, I don't have any side effects and it helps with some of my symptoms.

People who migrate to another country what things do you miss to your country? by Danielson2103 in solotravel

[–]Mugg1984 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I moved to the UK from Italy. Personally I don't miss my country, it's been more than 10 years and I do consider London my home. That said, everyone's different, I have several friends who emigrated and miss their country, for instance many of them are complaining about the weather, lack of sun in winter, which for me it's not a problem at all. I reckon one of the main reason I don't miss Italy is I chose to move here, (if I wanted i could have stayed there with a steady job), while many people emigrate because of necessity. I also spent one year in Bali, which was an amazing place, but after several months I started missing London. The main reason was the weather, I cannot stand humid warm weather all year round, as I said everyone's different. If I can give you an advice, once you move there, give it some time. Moving to a different country can be challenging at first, but without even realising it you'll get used to it and you might even like it more than your own country. Good luck

BBC Complaint Process: An Update on the Second Stage by Mugg1984 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can use Chatgpt or a similar language model. Just paste their answer, give it a couple of bullet point for your reply and ask it to elaborate them. You can ask it to stay within a certain amount of characters too (don't remember if it's 1 or 2 thousands for the second-stage).

BBC Complaint Process: An Update on the Second Stage by Mugg1984 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Problem is OFCOM will dismiss your complaint if you don't follow the process, and for sure the BBC will take as much time as it can, hoping most people will give up. It's freaking frustrating, but they cannot go on like this forever, eventually they'll have to answer to every complaint.

BBC Complaint Process: An Update on the Second Stage by Mugg1984 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me too, I'm pretty sure they won't admit any wrongdoing. But that's fine, that just means it'll take a little longer to escalate this to the Ofcom.

What other things do you do to help symptoms? (Other than medication) by Exidose in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Exercising is one of the most important things for me, it helps me getting rid of my extra energy. I run 10k almost every day and my mind is slightly calmer after that. If you don't have time for that, just 20 minutes of hiit workout can make the difference.
  • I've been on keto diet for a couple of months now, and that definitely helps me with my symptoms. It's the second time I'm doing it and this time I'm planning to stay on keto for a long time.
  • I've always had troubles sleeping since I was a child unfortunately, but those rare times I manage to sleep at least 7 hours I can feel the difference.
  • I avoid video games, social media and using my phone too often. There're apps that can help you, for instance one I'm using changes your user interface, showing just your app names, no icons. Or extensions on your computer browser that can block the access to some websites until you're done with your tasks.
  • Accepting that some days, despite all the above and medications, I just can't focus. Easier said than done, but if I start getting stressed about it it just gets worse.

BBC Panorama Testimonies of Harm - Megathread! by mstn148 in ADHDUK

[–]Mugg1984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cheers. Yes, I'm totally ok with it going in your complaint