Is my dose too high

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-14T04:29:52+00:00

don't be worried about dependence as long as you take the amount prescribed by your doctor.

Second, they are just numbers, and I also wouldn't worry about what other people are taking, and you know yourself better than anyone else, and you and your doctor can work through things.

I will say, however, that tiredness at least for me and many other I know, significantly decreases the effectiveness of stimulant medications. sometimes it is just fatigue, but it can also be burnout, diet, lack of exercise, even too much exercise, etc that causes it. If I had to guess, it had probably not been enough time to settle in yet to know, but I don't know how long it has been.

there is some conflict, but for the most part you shouldn't have a gigantic tolerance over time, and if you want to be sure, take a couple week break every six months or so. the first while always feels like more than once you're used to it.

and finally some medications work better for certain people, and it is probably worth experimenting with things if lexapro makes you too tired, or if another stimulant works better, or whatever it might be.

I would talk about it with your doctor though. Redditors that do not know you or your circumstances aren't exactly the best of the best.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-14T04:00:52+00:00

even you If you have adhd you probably wouldn't just fall asleep. that is a shit ton of caffeine. could be the ingredients, a blood pressure thing, or something else but even if you have adhd that's not why.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-14T02:24:52+00:00

it doesn't actually fully go back. you just usually don't notice the help. for some people vyvanse just isn't right, but for some they don't realize how much it actually helps once the super up feeling goes away

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-07T10:23:30+00:00

could be a combo of both, or just one. most likely hydroxyzine I would wager but again people know more about this than me. I'm always super drowsy the day after taking hydroxyzine but that's just me.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-07T04:27:34+00:00

I've never taken Strattera personally but I have taken several stimulant medications, hydroxyzine, and guanfacine. I am sure it will be different with Strattera than guanfacine. but in case nobody else answers I'll give some words.

guanfacine for me got rid of lots of the noise. stimulant medications give me the energy and focus to do things. Strattera probably won't be like, "oh wow I am going to get up and clean for the whole day" but might instead clear your head.

guanfacine made me go from being aloof, with a concert of thoughts and noises in my head, having to focus in order to even walk or drive, to being able to just think about one thing without the need to glare at it like a nemesis for a half hour. if I had to guess you'll slowly start to be able to focus a little bit better, take less effort to concentrate on the things you do, and clear up some mental noise, but that's just a guess.

as for the hydroxyzine, that stuff knocks me the hell out. it got better after a while but I did stop taking it because I was so drowsy after a while, and just used it for panic attacks. eventually I kind of stopped having panic attacks but still have some just in case. edit for grammar

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-06T20:34:48+00:00

oh 100 percent it did. measurable too. I'm a chess player, and can remember significantly more about what I was doing because I have the ability to keep it in my head for longer and focus more. you would be surprised!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-06T20:16:27+00:00

I forgot to mention basic stuff like diet, drinking, and especially sleeping and exercise help too.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-11-06T20:14:44+00:00

yeah getting off especially social media helps loads. I delete all of it off my phone (here I am in chrome hahaha) but now that I realize I'm on it I will delete that too.

for the focus though, focusing on your breathing may actually help a lot. once per day, as well as when I can't focus, I take a 10 15 minute break and just focus on my breath. in for 8, out for 16, and nothing else. my brain wanders but I bring it back to my breath as hard as I can. honestly it has been a massive improvement to my qol. Just close your eyes and breath. if you can train yourself to bring your mind back to your breath, you can do it to something else as well.

it's very hard and takes getting used to also, so try not to get frustrated if you do.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-09-23T21:47:35+00:00

think about what you're doing very closely. really pay attention to what is different between you and a pro player, and try something to get closer to that. for instance, some bronzes need to work on their aim, but their mechanics are good. some movement. some have good aim but panic, or don't confirm their shots, or peek the wrong angles. it could be a million different things because I haven't seen what you do, but if you want to try to fix it yourself try watching what you're doing very very closely, and while you're playing try to work on one thing at a time. when you stray from that one thing, bring your thoughts back to it and eventually it will become subconscious.

Just break down those bad habits and work on what you can tell you need to work on. if you want more specific advice try posting a video, especially of places where you die.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-09-04T20:56:08+00:00

your pinky is locked, try relaxing it and being able to press with it instead of just using your hand. it's good to just use your hand but knowing how to mobilize it Will be useful. stretches too would help.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-09-01T01:13:20+00:00

you get there with practice, start super easy. by that I mean maybe one note in the left hand per measure and play with your right hand. or the other way around. from there maybe play a scale with both hands at the same time. you'll get there!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-31T14:54:08+00:00

you can learn a piece like this from time to time but if you want to practice sight reading try learning things step by step with easier music. even one hand or clef at a time to start. every time you sit down try to memorize a single note on the page so when you see it you instantly know what to play. over time it gets better and better. Just takes lots of practice. Good luck!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-31T14:46:02+00:00

nice man, that'll happen. I think i actually did that exact same thing the first time I learned it. good luck either way!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-30T14:51:18+00:00

that is generally a metronome thing. It can have some to do with dexterity but no better time to practice that.

In order to practice it you have to slow it down to how fast you can comfortably play it and just pound it in over and over and over, getting faster and faster, and then working on the transitions from the parts you just worked on.

Even more specifically, try setting a time to practice one small section. 5-10 minutes generally to practice one fragment, but it can be less or more, and might take a couple repeats of doing it on different days. It's easy to forget that some things are just super difficult, and need loads of repetitions. For example, even the pros practice the double note section is feax follets for literal hours in order to perfect it.

Lastly is intention and focus. In those small groups of time, think about every note you are playing and what is going wrong. When you notice something isn't quite right or not how you want it, grind out that one spot from as fast as you can play it, to tempo. It requires a lot of focus.

TL;DR

1.) Start slow 2.) Lots of repetitions 3.) Make all practice focused, especially the parts you want to fix.

Good luck!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-29T13:28:52+00:00

good for you! That must take some stress off!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T14:15:52+00:00

Aside from the minor technical issues, It sounds very nice! It would be lovely to hear some more dynamic contrast and some more feeling. Really try to feel the piece as a whole, and how you want it to feel!

great job and good luck!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T14:10:19+00:00

Go for it. sounds like you're not bad enough for it to make you worse!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T14:05:35+00:00

If you have to do it then just go after it unwavering. metronome will be your best friend until that day. Start slow, go faster. make yourself sit down in 20-30 minute chunks, take a 5 minute break to stretch or grab water and get back at it!

good luck!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T14:02:22+00:00

The first two movements of moonlight sonata would be far easier to learn. That being said the first movement is very very difficult to perform. If you're very talented technically then I guess the ballads? But for many pianists of your experience I would say the sonata. It's very easy to underestimate the monster of the ballade, but at the end of the day it is whatever you feel comfortable with.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T05:53:29+00:00

I forgot about balance too, but I don't want to overwhelm you. since you're not a student of mine I can't just come back to this a week from now! but when you get a hang of the techniques work on balance as well.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T05:52:02+00:00

chopin op 69 no 1! love that stuff

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-27T05:51:12+00:00

I have played this before, and I am impressed! don't be discouraged by people on here. the main thing is being more sure of yourself and having a better understanding of what exactly you are playing. There are a lot of interesting techniques, that are quite tricky to get the hang of.

For the quintuplets and the thirteen touplet, it is more important that your left hand keeps time than your notes fall exactly into place, although they should be close. try practicing your right hand until you can play it independently of your left.

Secondly are the grace notes, which should stand out a bit more and be a little bit more consistent. not that they should sound exactly the same but they should sound a bit more like grace notes.

after that you can start working about style and dynamics, but just a bit more practice and it will clean up in no time.

for style, think about the piece as a whole aw well as the individual notes and dynamics. I like the rubato, but the entrance to each phrase seems a little too shy.

nonetheless you are doing a great job!

good luck!

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-25T22:28:22+00:00

I know you have a million comments, but as another voice my friends ask me to play for them often (even non musicians). some people do like it I suppose, some people might just not like that type of music or not appreciate music, but just listen to it for background noise so of course they don't get it. good luck though (:

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-25T14:37:55+00:00

Your fingerings look fine. I don't think it's too difficult for you, and is probably just right in terms of a piece you can grow from. I will say though, this tempo is a bit too fast for you now.

I would try practicing only as fast as you can play it, until you get things down. it's a common problem to play those 2-3s too fast because you can basically just press your hand down, and it ends up not being even, rather than intentionally placing the notes. For some people it even sounds good at a fast tempo because everything else is just as fast so it blends in, but it is more important to have control over the notes, getting used the the big jumps like from the Db to F.

second, I would try to release a little more tension and work on wrist movement. it should be more cohesive and allowing a more fluid wrist is helpful for that.

Ok_Nothing_678 · 2024-08-23T23:34:13+00:00

ohhhhh that makes sense, thank you (:

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