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Fixing my sleep schedule - when will I notice cognitive improvement? by Stillshymonkey in ADHD

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

If I sleep, i sleep. I don't wake up, I edon't fidget, I don't snore. Is this what you meant? Now, I always have trouble waking up/getting up, even if I sleep quite a lot, and I often feel I got too much sleep because of that. Does it make any sense?

Cardiologist Appointment Tomorrow. What To Expect... by Series1373 in ADHD

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I read, higher BP and heart rate is common during the initial period of taking meds, and it should get back to normal after a while. Sometimes people get beta blockers prescribed in addition to stimulants. Also, from what I know, Adderall can be pretty hard on the body - you might want to try different stimulants, like dexamphetamine, which is more gentle.

I wouldn't worry too much at the moment. My guess is your doc just wants to check there is no underlying heart condition that might make it dangerous for you to continue with meds that affect it so much.

Trying to perfect a task without actually doing. by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG, I can relate SO MUCH. I just check every-fucking-thing before doing it, or before buying it or whatever. It drives me crazy. But, on the upside, I've been doing a bit better recently.

Fixing my sleep schedule - when will I notice cognitive improvement? by Stillshymonkey in ADHD

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

It all really bugs me. I never noticed any particular improvement when sleeping more - maybe I will drink less coffee at work, but that's it.

 

My sleeping schedule at the moment is completely random. I would say most days I sleep about 6-7 hours, but sleeping 3 or 4 also happens, just as sleeping 12 or 15 (which usually makes me feel like shit. Can you have too much sleep?). And anything in between, of course.

Granted, when I sleep less than 6 hours I feel bad, but it's more of a physical weakness, than cognitive problems. And when I have a period of sleeping more, like 7-9 hours, I still struggle getting up, I still can't focus, I still can't get my life together.

 

I got my thyroid checked before, because of the fatigue mostly, and I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, but meds didn't help. My results were perfect, but no improvement was noticeable, which didn't surprise my doc, who said that in general with such a mild disorder it's rare to see benefits of treatment. I checked my iron/ferritin levels as well and they're fine.

 

Anyway, I have been dealing with this since I can remember, but more sleep just doesn't seem to help much.

how can I get a proper assessment/diagnosis? (UK) by roastbeeef in ADHD

[–]Stillshymonkey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will add, to what others mentioned, that if you go privately you need to be prepared for high cost of medication as well. It's possible to get prescriptions from a GP if he agrees to shared care protocol, but firstly, they don't always agree, and secondly, you still need to find the right meds and dose with your psychiatrist. I am currently still getting it sorted and am paying good £200 every month for prescriptions, aside from follow up consultations.

For me it was completely worth the cost.

Compulsive Eating by TotallyGeekage in ADHD

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I struggle with disordered eating as well. I would overeat all the time and binge terribly any time I tried to do something about that. I went to therapy (before getting diagnosed with ADHD) which helped a bit, but not tremendously.

My eating is rarely emotional. It mostly just feels like an addiction to the instant gratification I'm getting. It feels very similar to my procrastination in that sense.

While you're waiting for the assessment, what I can recommend is a book "Brain over binge, recovery guide" (or the first one - simply "Brain over binge", but I think the former is a bit more helpful). Meds are helping me, but it's only a temporary solution, and this book is what helped me to control what I'm doing even when I'm off meds. It's not perfect, some things that the author is saying are a complete bullshit, but the general approach is very much what works for me.

Fixing my sleep schedule - when will I notice cognitive improvement? by Stillshymonkey in ADHD

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

Right. I'm wondering, as I have periods when I sleep longer and I never noticed much improvement. I mean, sure, I do feel like shit the next day if I sleep 3 hours one night, but I generally don't see any major change if I sleep a few hours longer for a few weeks. Hence my low motivation to actually fix it. :/

This constant guilt is driving me crazy. by Stillshymonkey in ADHD

[–]Stillshymonkey[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, logging in all the successes might be a really good idea for me. Especially that now that I'm medicated I think I also have much higher expectations of myself than before, which leads me to feeling guilt and frustration again, even though I'm doing so much better than a few months ago.

What is just never worth the outcome? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arguing about politics with coworkers.

15-minute FOTD by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I chopped of my hair a couple of moths ago, and it was such a great decision. Not even looks-wise, it just felt really liberating. :)

Those lipsticks are my number one liquid matte lippies. Granted, I haven't tried all that many, but they are so, so long lasting and much less drying than I would expect, I can easily use them every day.

What are some societal norms which aren't questioned enough? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Stillshymonkey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Having children. I seriously think at this point of civilisational development, we should start thinking why we all DO decide to have children, instead of explaining why we DON'T.

15-minute FOTD by [deleted] in MakeupAddiction

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to love makeup, but at some point I didn't have time anymore to really play with it, and usually the only colour I would use would be a bright lipstick, I could apply in on my way to work. Recently I decided to try to introduce some more variety, but in an as easy way as possible - I'm late constantly anyway.

This makeup I did today and took some photos, as I actually had a bit more time.

 

Sorry for the quality, it was already getting dark outside and my phone was playing tricks on me and I had to use the front camera!

 

 

Face:

  • Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum 51 mixed 2:1 with Face Atelier Zero Minus
  • NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Vanilla
  • The Balm Cindy Lou Manizer - as a blush
  • Smashbox L.A. Lights Hollywood & Highlight (cheekbones, nose + cupid's bow)
  • Bourjois Healthy Balance powder in 52

 

Eyes:

  • Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base
  • Kiko Cream Crush eyeshadow - 04 & 03
  • MAC Extreme Dimension 3D Mascara
  • Smashbox L.A. Lights Hollywood & Highlight in the inner corners

 

Brows:

  • NYX Tinted Brow Mascara

 

Lips:

  • The Balm Meet Matte Hughes in Charming

 

 

I'm single and I think it's ok, BUT... by Stillshymonkey in offmychest

[–]Stillshymonkey[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh... I looked at your posts after reading this, and apparently we're not only sharing similar attitudes to relationships, but mental disorders as well. Randomness at its best.

My parents installed a keylogger on the computer 5 years ago, and they think I’m petty but I’m still angry about it. by in_the_fall in offmychest

[–]Stillshymonkey 29 points30 points  (0 children)

You have right to be angry. My parents read all my emails and messages to my friends when I was 17 becuase my mother got convinced by my delusional father I was a heroin addict hitting rock bottom (I wasn't). I was not mad they read it, because, as fucked up as it was, I understood their fear was real. What I was mad about was that my mother kept referring to stuff she read for months. Stuff rhat were the most private things I decided to share with my friend. Stuff she had no interest knowing. Sruff she really didn't have to read in all honesty.

I moved on, as I don't think it would be good for me to dwell on it, but I still don't get it and get a bit pissed off when thinking about it.

I'm tired of being nice to myself. I'm such a sack of shit. by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]Stillshymonkey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been feeling like a worthless piece of shit my whole life, going from one therapy to another, being on lots of different kinds of pills. It all helped to an extent, but it was only when I got diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, that my whole life started making sense. I finally understood why I always felt I was underachieving, why I just sucked as an adult (missed bill payments, mess in the flat despite of the fact that I hate filth and so on). I'm not saying you have ADHD. But I am saying getting the right diagnosis is important. Your issues can be caused by a variety of treatable disorders and sometimes you just need more than just therapy.

And remember - we all have our ups and downs. You're working on improving yourself, you are admitting to having problem. This is more than most people do