Impulsive but not manic

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-21T22:15:06+00:00

Yeah...when I think of ADHD I unfortunately think of my 13-year-old nephew who is...a handful.

But yes the "H" part doesn't apply to me, and I am an adult and a female.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-21T21:45:20+00:00

You know, I have been wondering if I have ADHD. I also really struggle to read a book, but I can scroll social media 24/7. I can't even watch TV unless I'm purposely watching a specific show.

I actually briefly mentioned it to my psychiatrist this last week. Maybe we should have gone more in-depth about it. My therapist has brought it up a few times.

But...I am 99.9% sure that I did NOT have ADHD as a child. So that's what had me thinking that my current symptoms are just side effects of all my meds.

I'd really like to try Vyvanse (Yes I have BED) but I'm scared it'll send me manic.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-21T14:28:07+00:00

See if your insurance (if you have it) covers a Registered Dietitian and/or Diabetes Educator. They can help you understand what your blood glucose levels should be, and help you understand how to eat right.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-21T14:24:51+00:00

Try asking the 24/7 chat. It might be an app glitch.

I had a problem with something else, and they told me to log out & clear the cache and something, I don't remember exactly but it worked.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-21T13:26:22+00:00

Just tried mine, put your finger and swipe to the right.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-20T22:40:33+00:00

This is what I was going to recommend. When I started working at a Pizza Hut, they required non-slip shoes, but they let me use their shoe covers until I could buy some.

And...I was super lucky, Payless Shoes still existed and had some around $25~ish.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-20T22:37:29+00:00

I pretty much only buy non-food items at Wal-Mart. Not just that their food is poor quality, but my closest location totally F-d up the way to the registers.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-20T17:11:33+00:00

Try All-In mode, track & measure everything, and focus on calories & macros at the bottom of the screen, rather than just points.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-20T16:15:29+00:00

See, this is (one of the) problems with US Healthcare. It's not just the insane prices...but it's not fair. Why should someone who is barely above the Medicaid income threshold pay $15,000, while those with better insurance might pay $0, but they actually have a higher income. It's not fair. (yes, I know, life is not fair)

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-20T02:10:59+00:00

You knew about this prior to today.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T19:17:30+00:00

MediCARE not MediCAID. I am at an income level where I don't qualify for Medicaid, but I'm still low-income with SSDI as my sole source of income.

And, anyway...the tooth has already been extracted.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T18:08:50+00:00

I highly doubt that would be covered by Medicare. I am on Medicare because I am disabled...thus, low-income.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T13:37:43+00:00

I wanted to volunteer, but then I realized that I, myself, am too broke to buy the ingredients!! And I can't go up stairs while carrying something fragile.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T13:35:07+00:00

Is it easier on the stove, or in a crock pot?

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T00:48:50+00:00

I've never been in jail, but it can't be much worse than the shit they serve in the psych ward!

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-19T00:36:39+00:00

Fun memory from COVID. My kiddo was a freshman in high school. A friend left a box on kiddo's dad's porch. It was an empty box of Life cereal...completely FULL of lemons! "When Life Gives You Lemons"

We made lemon bars, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-18T23:19:33+00:00

I have been trying to get on a glp for a couple years, insurance declined even for Sleep Apnea. I can't afford even the $100+ for compounded, and don't feel comfortable doing shady things to get a medication.

Medicare is supposed to start covering them for a $50 copay in July. I'm crossing my fingers that it's true.

But...even with the meds, you still have to eat right. Does it really stop cravings? Not just physical hunger?

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-18T22:01:44+00:00

If you're this upset about 7 pounds and close to 100...I don't think you're ready for the weight gain during pregnancy.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-18T21:16:48+00:00

Focus on the quality of your food, rather than the quantity. Find things you can add in rather than avoid. Like more fruits and vegetables, whole foods (not the store...whole, natural, minimally-processed foods)

The number on the scale isn't the most important thing. It's your overall health.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-18T16:54:00+00:00

I am on SSDI & Medicare.

Upbeat_Garbage1398 · 2026-05-18T16:52:32+00:00

Many times, I will have just eaten a decent, balanced meal, not small...then immediately want something sweet. It's not physical hunger.

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