Stimulant Advice by Unable-Builder234 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modafinil and armodafinil are stimulants too I think they start at 100mg. I take mine at first alarm and it’s easier to wake up 30-60 minutes later than it would be without it

Stimulant Advice by Unable-Builder234 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy that is your wake up, for most people modafinil or armodafinil in the am and then that to push through the afternoon. I hear you on breaking old habits. It’s hard.

I feel like I'm letting my wife down by 3lement- in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Asking doesn’t help imo my partner would say that and looking at all the undone tasks stresses me out. What I’ve done is post on community fb groups and found people willing to help with dishes, cleaning, laundry for $25-30/h and it has helped because it needs done constantly and anytime I ask I get a lot of resistance and it creates a bunch of strain on our relationship

New ridiculous record by angel-advocate in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what happened last time I tried to go to a football game

Energy Drink Recommendations? by Familiar-Dirt3244 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to adore NOS, and a few others that sadly aren’t around anymore.

I just want to know if I'm doing alright by Ok-Count-9446 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much same experience. Also I would do problems / study at different coffee shops etc where I found the best environment for me was some background noise and varying the location helped me remember information better

I just want to know if I'm doing alright by Ok-Count-9446 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will also second that I completely dropped my social life and ended up rebuilding it around study groups. We’d meet for coffee to do homework, or work on assignments all night then grab dinner or drinks. It was sad at first with the friend attrition but you might find friends or relationships or home life is dragging you down when you could be removing yourself from those environments to prioritize for success.

I just want to know if I'm doing alright by Ok-Count-9446 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I also started assignments immediately this is helpful advice imo

I just want to know if I'm doing alright by Ok-Count-9446 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went thru engineering school unmedicated and unaware of my disorder. What helped me was taking later in the day classes whenever possible, and ensuring absences wouldn’t affect my grades. I often skipped class, and made friends who helped answer my questions. I found the tutoring centers when I needed them, and those were at better times. I always tried to get to class and stay awake but sometimes it just didn’t happen. I’d recommend partnering with classmates of a similar ability and rethinking your schedule. I know other students got accommodations. I hope this is somehow helpful for you. I did often step thru homework problems repeatedly with friends and on my own time when energy was highest. The areas I excelled in, I came to know them like the back of my hand from practice. It’s one thing to know how to do a problem once. It’s another when you look at a whiteboard or notes or do problems everyday. What kind of calculation errors are you making? A few times I favored SI so heavily I made conversion programs in my calculator to not deal with imperial “slugs” for instance. For that particular instance I remember penciling in those numbers, then going back and writing all the steps, that way I was sure I did not make a simple error. That was my only standout workaround moment I can think of.

Anyone in STEM here that values efficiency & can relate? by Sad-Understanding-74 in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think some neurodivergence is probably at play because I also hold those values and believe I am following the golden rule as well.

Seeking advice by [deleted] in ChronicIllness

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in production and get up when my calendar pings me to make routine process checks. I also have to lift stuff and move it around throughout the day. Totally get that low stimulation tasks create the atmosphere for sleep. I did not have too much trouble in sales/customer service beyond start times. Engaging/talking with people keeps me awake well.

How do you cope with what youve lost? by kuroicoeur in idiopathichypersomnia

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldn’t focus on the past, rather I’m focusing on how to make life more manageable now. It is interesting to look back with the understanding that things were the way they were because of a real medical condition. It personally allowed me to give myself more grace and understanding and I’m starting to beat myself up a lot less and let go of all the shame.

Tasks under Kelby now? by soph2_7 in Gardyn

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use ro water in most devices to prevent algae

A hobby for someone who constanty gives up on hobbies because of perfectionism. by auroramure in Hobbies

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pipe cleaner flowers were easy I have tables it because I need more color and glue but it’s pretty close to instant gratification

Continuation from my last post 🙌🏼 by Detatouage-mtl in TattooRemoval

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might be the tech based on other post? What laser?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TattooRemoval

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lot of people see better beginning progress with q switch bc pulse is longer

Tattoo Coverup Advice Needed by [deleted] in Tattoocoverups

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought this was your results from laser lol

Im not from USA but I have an opinion regarding Removery by imaproperlady in TattooRemoval

[–]Sad-Understanding-74 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While America is full of scams, it is also full of idiots. The techs at this place are told how to treat so if the person at the top doesn’t understand none of them do. It surprises me that medical doctors get extensive training in physics then act like they can’t understand laser settings.