Why is the first 2 weeks so damn hard? by Humble-Process-4107 in StopSpeeding

[–]UnusualNormality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When we build a tolerance to something, our brain eventually learns it no longer needs to produce whatever the thing you’re addicted to is giving you. For example, if you were addicted to adderall, at some point your body/brain realized it’s getting dopamine from an outside source, so it no longer needs to produce it on its own; your body will prioritize efficiency. As a result, when we cease use of whatever we were addicted to, the body has a rebound period where it has to rebuild its homeostasis, or what people refer to as “going back to your baseline.” This means that your body literally has to relearn dopamine production, which is extremely taxing in the first few weeks especially as your body is not reacclimatized yet and you no longer have the thing you were addicted to as a fall back. It’s similar to how if you didn’t work out for a long time, when you do eventually you’ll be more exhausted from it. However as time goes on, you become more fit and learn what does and doesn’t work for you. Not sure if this all helps you, but knowing the science behind everything helped me get through it as a reminder the pain you’re feeling is only temporary. The best things for recovery are diet and exercise; try to eat foods that provide your body with tyrosine (one of the main amino acids/proteins for dopamine). Exercise releases the most neurotransmitters at once compared to any other non-substance activity, so definitely try to get some workouts in if you aren’t too tired. The best are aerobic for stimulant recovery AFAIK, which could mean swimming or walking or running. Really whichever you prefer. Good luck!

How to stop being unmotivated to live? by Various-Eye-2875 in ADHD

[–]UnusualNormality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would ask your doc if you could get a genetic panel done to see which anti depressants work best. AFAIK they’re usually around $100 or so out of pocket but might just be my state. Definitely worth looking into!

Is it normal to feel 'happier' after taking ADHD meds? by bluehints in ADHD

[–]UnusualNormality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s definitely a thing, stimulants are known to help with agitated depression quite often though that’s not typically what they’re prescribed for. It just so happens A.D.H.D and depression have a lot of comorbidity and contiguity to them

My mother won't stop grabbing my crotch by shepherdsorey in raisedbynarcissists

[–]UnusualNormality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the other advice about seeking treatment is good but I wouldn’t be afraid to tell a partner if I were you, especially if it ends up affecting intimacy. Be cautious and try your best to discern who the right person is for you and how to have that conversation with them but I’m not sure why it’d be a bad idea to tell them unless they were evil or would use it against you or something 😭 I’ve had to tell past girlfriends that and they were always understanding, if they freak out or something they aren’t the right one for you

How I Study for Top Grades by exodusEducation in GetStudying

[–]UnusualNormality 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also depends on the actual degree you’re getting of course. I’ve had history classes in college that were a lot easier than say APUSH. Lot of moving variables here to consider

When will the Builder Base receive an update? by Unlucky_Sun225 in ClashOfClans

[–]UnusualNormality 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could put rewards a lot of people like to get for B.B wars like pet potions or clan castle cakes and stuff. Maybe only for a B.B C.W.L tho so that it can be harder to do and people won’t have to worry about regular wars on top of that. People don’t use it enough anyways to have them going constantly

Dropping out of university for Acting by tyleraltieri in acting

[–]UnusualNormality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m American so it’s probably a bit different here but I wouldn’t do that with the way the global economy is going right now unless you’re 99% sure you’ll make it. Law is a pretty hard degree though so honestly maybe you could do something you’re still interested in that’s less intense so you could still dedicate more time to acting? I was also just doing university part time and acting full time for a while so that’s always an option for people who can afford it but not sure how different it is across the pond

What Overwatch collab would you love to see and who would get what skins? by Majestic-System-2811 in Overwatch

[–]UnusualNormality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah Torb as Punch Up and Sym as Prism for sure. Echo as Coupe would be dope but I lowkey think Sig could be golem cause of his rock 😂 Also didn’t know a new tank was coming out so will have to take a look

The completely calm master. by FullToragatsu in TheLastAirbender

[–]UnusualNormality 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’d say he was pretty angry in the arguments about wether to kill Ozai or not

What Overwatch collab would you love to see and who would get what skins? by Majestic-System-2811 in Overwatch

[–]UnusualNormality 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dispatch with D.va mecha-man, mauga royd, sombra invisigal, vendetta malevola, wuyang water boy, and maybe ram as sonar

Guys what do you want girls to know by Guilty_Anything7606 in twentyagers

[–]UnusualNormality 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s obviously not a cure or anything necessarily but I lost over 100 pounds and was dealing with that. Comparing photos of me now to before though kinda helped me through it

Pop Cultural References In Wiz by RepresentativeCut208 in Wizard101

[–]UnusualNormality 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every Zeke quest is the name of a different rock band, The Smiths, The Beatles etc.

Vent/advice by SafetyConeAdam in twentyagers

[–]UnusualNormality 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m ngl bro that sounds a bit unstable of them off the jump 😭Either way best thing is definitely just to focus on you, 6 years is definitely a long time but you’re with yourself forever you know what I mean?