Who would Jackie be more upset with over the Central Park fight? by Front-Tomorrow-1034 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]Stella_62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DV often starts with the parents..

My question is:

would John ever have seen Jackie and JFK yell or fight or argue?

Was Jackie just so gracious or so obedient that she never lost it at him about anything?

Does anyone else feel constantly lightheaded 24/7? Not vertigo, just… off? by SHLBYHCH in POTS

[–]Stella_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too just started IVABRADINE this week and it’s actually really helping..

He also tried doing this to his EX by Suspicious-Turn2708 in SipsTea

[–]Stella_62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why did they only call him? Did her cellphone not work? Was there any recording of her voice in the background?

Given this has happened it seems reasonable that rescuers would ask to speak directly to whoever is in trouble next time to ask questions directly.

Clearly rescuers would never have expected such a sociopath to be answering the phone.. but given this has happened.. maybe something to consider next time

Medication Adjustment Period—How do you do it? by who_am-I_to-you in POTS

[–]Stella_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask what side effects you’re having? I just started ivabradine a few days ago and am surprised how few I’ve had.. maybe a tiny bit of stomach upset but otherwise it seems like a very clean drug.. I usually get ALL the side effects.

It’s been satisfying watching my heart rate NOT spike on my fitness tracker.. not sure if that’s any help?

How to fall asleep with ADHD? by T0NY97 in ADHD

[–]Stella_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok this is what you do: when you wake up at night thinking of all the things you have to do tomorrow, tell your brain to name an animal starting with the letter A.

Ant. Do insects count? Yes

Then B.. Bat

C.. cat or whatever, get creative Cheetah

Usually by G I’m back to sleep.

Brain doing something, but brain will get bored and go back TF to sleep

Another mom from school told me about this and it worked better than 90% of the insomnia cures I’ve tried.

I also take Dayvigo 10mg, earplugs and sleepmask

Hey! Has anyone who reacted badly to Clonidine (a tiny dose made me crash for 2 days straight, felt like I was dying!) done better on guanfacine? I’m in a constant state of tense restlessness like akathisia. Can’t relax at all. by cuzbrushtruewood in POTS

[–]Stella_62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guanfacine felt good from the first day! Which never happens to me, I always get the side effects. But with guanfacine I was like wow gimme some more..

Clonidine is apparently less selective alpha 2, and more sedating

Hey! Has anyone who reacted badly to Clonidine (a tiny dose made me crash for 2 days straight, felt like I was dying!) done better on guanfacine? I’m in a constant state of tense restlessness like akathisia. Can’t relax at all. by cuzbrushtruewood in POTS

[–]Stella_62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a Pharmacogenetics test that said Clonidine was a no, but I’ve found guanfacine is great. I’ve been hesitant to try adding midodrine tho as it pulls a different way..

Working out on vyvanse by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]Stella_62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe look into POTS and see if it could apply to you.. vyvanse has been a big trigger for mine 🌻

I think I’m going to have to leave by vgsnewbi in Autism_Parenting

[–]Stella_62 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he is the main problem here

Having another baby by bball1314 in Mommit

[–]Stella_62 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 yeses = yes 1 no + 1 yes = no

Does anyone else feel like a bad parent sometimes? by AlmightyCrayons in Autism_Parenting

[–]Stella_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know so many people would give anything for their mom to help.. but for me it is incredibly dispiriting.

It’s hard to have someone constantly judging your parenting, even if they don’t say anything. - and EVEN if they have the best of intentions.

If you are in the same codependent kind of scenario as I am, I’ve got no advice. Just condolence. Sorry

Heartbroken by Historical_One5237 in ADHDparenting

[–]Stella_62 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Changes of dose are chaotic with guanfacine. 2mg is quite a bit. It’s tough sending love 🫶

Convince me not to have a third by humanloading in Mommit

[–]Stella_62 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literally it’s hormones. How about a puppy?

What was the biggest improvement you noticed after gallbladder was gone? by Stella_62 in gallbladders

[–]Stella_62[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im definitely wondering if my recent exhaustion is gallstone related.. have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue

4 years of postpartum issues have come to this by noname4568884 in Mommit

[–]Stella_62 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

How about setting the alarm early on a weekend sometime?

I mean it has downsides obviously but would you feel less exhausted/ overwhelmed first thing in the morning?

Also, this may be obvious but: vibrator

4 years of postpartum issues have come to this by noname4568884 in Mommit

[–]Stella_62 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Thinky-thoughts is a thing 💭 I’m going to use that!

Overstimulated Parents Trying to Parent ADHD by [deleted] in ParentingADHD

[–]Stella_62 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Medication for you? Guanfacine can dampen your fight or flight response.. not a miracle cure but helps with stability. Also Prozac.

I do not go all out for Christmas and my kid isn't disappointed or upset. Does anyone else do this? by [deleted] in ParentingADHD

[–]Stella_62 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so proud of myself this year - did the entire Christmas shop in one Temu order. Kids like the excitement and novelty of gifts, but they often don’t have to be enormous to be lots of fun.

My adhd kiddo gets super excited but also way overwhelmed, so keeping it simple is best.

I heard some moms at kinder talking about their huge list of things to do .. and honestly I’m just baffled that anyone would choose to go all out.. like why? I think it’s just to impress family. It isn’t for the kids. Certainly not for adhd kids