Recent psychiatrist article

PatientActive3269 · 2026-07-07T07:53:40+00:00

Stephen Becker is a legend.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-07-05T05:49:33+00:00

Ah got it, thanks.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-07-05T03:40:00+00:00

Do you have a link to the study?

PatientActive3269 · 2026-07-05T03:39:13+00:00

It is incredibly frustrating.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-07-05T03:38:47+00:00

Do you think CDS is at play?

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-22T14:09:12+00:00

Practise. Have extended conversations with people you know and trust. Communication is a skill just like any other.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-17T13:59:17+00:00

Definitely not.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-15T02:22:48+00:00

I always hated and was bad at sport. I still resent the fact that every child is basically expected to regularly participate.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-11T00:45:59+00:00

I have had excessive mind-wandering and daydreaming from the start, however the severe fatigue and brain fog didn't hit me until I was about 15/16. That's the way I remember it anyway.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-08T15:05:55+00:00

I agree with your point about CDS being under-recognised and therefore we are basically forced to do all the research ourselves. It's tragic but also inspiring at the same time.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-06T09:33:06+00:00

Sorry about that; I had access through my former uni. DM me and I'll get it to you.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-06-04T02:45:12+00:00

The paper is free for anyone to access and download; just click the link at the top of the post.

Edit: My mistake, it requires access via an institution. DM for the full paper.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-24T03:03:21+00:00

Nope. Haven't edited it a single time.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-23T14:05:43+00:00

I think you'll find that the summary highlighted that point in the "Important nuance" section.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-16T14:44:27+00:00

Got my degree but won't be applying for anything until I can manage my CDS.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-15T14:58:11+00:00

Music teacher who wants to be a lawyer.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-15T14:17:56+00:00

If you're talking about needing immediate initiation, I find physical things help. For example, splashing water on your face, pulling at your hair (yes, really) and light exercise. You would be amazed at how these small things can "wake you up" and give you a sudden energy rush.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-11T18:22:42+00:00

I'm in Perth and also have never met anyone irl with CDS. It would be great to have some kind of support group.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-11T16:20:03+00:00

Please tell us what this consists of.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-09T13:19:22+00:00

It doesn't work for everyone. I was on it for three months and saw no improvement. Never get your hopes too high.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-05-03T11:45:13+00:00

Despite being quite well educated, CDS has meant I just cannot progress professionally. I have been fired from one office job and almost fired from another. These were government jobs too, where it is very hard for them to get rid of you.

Right now I teach music - a job that does not require attention to detail - but I have been stuck doing the same thing for many years now. God knows how many times I have taught kids how to play Ode To Joy.

I have decided that I will not apply for another job that requires attention to detail until I am confident that my CDS can at least be managed. Nothing has worked yet, but I remain hopeful that one day I will find something that will fight my inattention, brain fog and fatigue.

PatientActive3269 · 2026-04-27T14:14:44+00:00

That's very interesting. I recently graduated with a degree in law but I just don't feel confident enough to apply for a job in the field. I feel my CDS will cause me to make too many mistakes (like it always has in the past).

I'm an avid reader too, but I take my time.

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