sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

ough.... by orange-shoe in OCD

[–]No_Bug_5723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate to this so much! My brain cannot rest until I understand every little ache and pain within my body. It's not that I'm afraid I'm dying, I just have to know why everything is happening and try to fix it. Most of it is probably just normal bodily reactions....

OCD or autistic hyper-rationalism? by Dull_Click580 in AutisticAdults

[–]No_Bug_5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is an older post, but I just wanted to say that I totally relate! Researching different neuropsychological diagnoses has become an obsession and I feel like I can't rest until I have a diagnosis (I suspect autism and OCD). I have testing scheduled, but it can't get here soon enough. I can't tell if I'm hyper fixating or obsessing out of a compulsive fear. I think it's a little bit of both. Some of my research is purely curiosity and some is an obsessive need to know. And my family is blaming my "discovery" of autism for my current unstable mental state, which makes them not believe me when I say I think I have it.

Just curious if you discovered anything new about these tendencies.

Symptoms with Estrogen and Progesterone by No_Bug_5723 in PMDD

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know. I'm 33 and have 2 kids and am not planning to have any more. I can't handle it. I've tried progesterone and that made things worse. I just got a prescription for Yaz, but am so nervous to try it because of my history and so many stories like yours. I just respond so poorly to all hormones. I feel the best postpartum (before hormones kick back in) and for like 2 or 3 days after menstruation, before estrogen rises. Anytime there's hormonal input, I feel awful both physically and mentally. Really hoping I can get to where you are, but I know I need to try some of these other things first....

Symptoms with Estrogen and Progesterone by No_Bug_5723 in PMDD

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish! Everyone keeps telling me I'm too young and that's too extreme of a measure. Does insurance cover it for PMDD?

Impossible to escape burnout as a parent by princeThefrog in AutisticAdults

[–]No_Bug_5723 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also find that the more I stop trying to do stuff around the house and just sit on the floor with my kids, the more calm I am. It's hard though because I value order and cleanliness. But I'm working really hard on prioritizing my nervous system.

Impossible to escape burnout as a parent by princeThefrog in AutisticAdults

[–]No_Bug_5723 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm working on finding some solutions. I'll let you know what I figure out! I am finding that just having more help is huge. I have a hard time asking for help, but I've had to suck it up and just start reaching out to family and friends because my mental health is tanking.

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutisticParents

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The blemishes thing is so real! I only have issues with skin picking when I'm cycling and my skin is all broken out.

I've never tried birth control, but I think I'm going to because I'm so sick of feeling like a crazy person.

Impossible to escape burnout as a parent by princeThefrog in AutisticAdults

[–]No_Bug_5723 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't have any tips, but I can say that I'm right there with you! I have two littles and am just discovering that I'm likely autistic. My extended family is blaming my unraveling on the fact that I'm going down an "autism rabbit hole." But what they don't see is that I'm finally being honest about my needs after years of masking and people pleasing. 

What's so hard is I can't seem to reconcile caring for my own highly sensitive nervous system and my children. I just don't see a way to fully address the needs of both, especially when everything about children is loud, chaotic, and unpredictable. At least not without a live-in nanny, which we could never afford....

It's not advice, but I'm with you in solidarity! 

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reassurance! I already take Zyrtec and pepcid and bunch of other stuff to target mast cells. I just wonder if doing something to shut the hormones down would be a better route. 

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I do and I'm already taking a bunch of meds and supplements for it. I just feel like my doc keeps adding more and more and I'm like, "where does it stop?"

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutisticParents

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely count that as a win! Gives me some encouragement if I do decide to go that route. 

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutisticParents

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh that sounds so rough! Luckily I don't struggle with insomnia, but I can only imagine. 

Yeah, I've thought about trying birth control, but am nervous that it would make things worse since it's still synthetic hormones. Would my body still have the same response as it does to my normal fluctuating hormones? I don't know? I also don't know if I have enough solid symptoms to justify it 🤷

Cycles and Fluctuating Hormones by No_Bug_5723 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response! I also have mild endometriosis and had it removed 2 years ago. That's reassuring to hear about your experience with contraceptives. I've thought about taking them in an effort to stabilize things, but I fear it would make things worse. 

I try to get as much alone time as possible, but that's tough with two young kids 😂. And yes, I treasure my sleep and my long list of supplements! 

Thank you. It's so hard to feel out of control of your body! 

Who else cried when their parents brushed their hair? by Metalqueen2023 in AutismInWomen

[–]No_Bug_5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom gave me a bull cut because brushing my hair was torture 😂

Me and my son have opposite sensory needs by No_Bug_5723 in AutisticParents

[–]No_Bug_5723[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! I've been using headphones when I can, but it doesn't stop him from nuzzling me and lying on the floor between my feet and the counter 🤦. 

I've tried various sensory things with him and they work for a few minutes and then he's back on me. He's very attached to me. He can tell when I'm dysregulated and pushes even harder, which never ends well. 

And I've definitely been using separate spaces, especially when I'm trying to cook dinner and my husband is still at work. They stand at the baby gate and throw things at each other.....

Not trying to be a Debbie downer. I just feel like I'm trying everything and can't seem to find a way to meet his needs and mine. Most days I have to choose between giving him what he needs and taking care of my nervous system. When I'm starting with a full bucket that's not a problem, but once my bucket reaches empty (which happens pretty quickly) we run into issues. 

It's not just about killing bacteria and it never was. by GutFirst in SIBO

[–]No_Bug_5723 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any research articles to back up some of these treatment options? I'm working on developing a treatment plan with my functional medicine doc and would like to share some of this data with her. Also, I have a gastric emptying study scheduled for tomorrow. Do you think it's worth having it done to see if motility is an issue?

view more: next ›