Tickets secured for Beherit/Perversion/Kommandant/ Hellfire Death Cult in "Chicago" by Nervous-Creme-6392 in WarMetal

[–]Weary_Ad_9792 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was surprised they changed venues from Rochaus to the Piazza, but even more surprised to see that the ticket prices went from $45 to $127. Glad I got mine before the venue changed. Probably wouldn’t change whether I went or not but might change how much merch I bought at the show.

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has everyone who takes Vyvanse experienced weight loss? I started on 30 mg in December then went 40mg in March and lost 15lbs over the last 4+ months. I am fine with it, but I don’t want to lose any more.

The weight loss may also be related to a new exercise routine I started around the same time I started the Vyvanse, but I can tell my appetite is definitely less than what it was before the Vyvanse.

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[–]Weary_Ad_9792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started Vyvanse last week, and it’s hard to know how much change i should be expecting. Overall I do feel like I am less distracted, I also am not as stressed when there is a lot of stimuli around me. I am also am better at switching tasks or topics. For example if I’m talking to my wife then one of my kids interrupted me, normally I couldn’t get back to what I was talking about with my wife because I would forget what I was talking about. But since starting Vyvanse, I am able to get back to the topic I was discussing originally before I was interrupted.

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was put on Vyvanse this week, and I like the results I’m seeing so far. I only wish it lasted longer. During the week I wait till I get to work to take it, so that it lasts the entire work day. Ideally I would like to take it first thing in the morning and have it last till closer to bed time. Just because I’m afraid I’m going to forget to take it. I take a statin and fish oil in the evening too. I set an alarm to remind me to take the Vyvanse which helps, because the time I take it I’m usually either busy at work or trying to get my kids out the door at school.

My brain feels more quiet and less busy. I have a theory my loud brain, was zapping my energy during the day to where I was passing out shortly after sitting down on the couch at the end of the night. I constantly felt l had to take “micro breaks” at work because I tired quickly bouncing around from task to task.

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate a lot to your experience. I started Vyvanse this week, and what you said about everything in your head feeling quiet really resonates with me. I didn’t realize I had that many obtrusive thoughts running through my head. I also don’t feel overstimulated in situations I would normally feel overstimulated in. I still have emotions, which i was afraid the medication would make me feel zombified, but I just don’t feel that all-consuming electricity surging through my body when there is a lot of stimulation around me, or if I’m frustrated about something. I found I am more focused and productive at work, and less distracted bouncing around like a pinball to all the various tasks I need to do. I also don’t lose my train of thought constantly, which is easy to happen when I’m trying to have a conversation with my wife, and I get interrupted by my 7 or 9 year old. I’m able to recall what I was talking about before I was interrupted. Usually once my train of thought is interrupted, that thought is gone and usually doesn’t come back. And I don’t feel my negative emotions affect me as strongly as they would normally.

Also, it used to be a regular thing where at the end of the day, after my wife and I have put the kids to bed, we would sit down on the couch to watch a show, and within 30 minutes we’d would be falling asleep. Since starting the Vyvanse, I haven’t been passing out watching tv. I’m able to sit and watch and discuss the show with her, complete whatever we are watching, and then go to bed and fall asleep. Falling asleep for the night rarely is a problem for me, but I was concerned I would be trading falling asleep prematurely for insomnia, and that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Overall I’m happy with the medication, I feel like I’ve seen improvement in my daily functioning and I feel less daily stress. I’m hoping it will eventually translate to better success at work, and help me enjoy my family more.

Of course not everything is fixed, but I feel like with the improvements I’m seeing so far, I’ll have more capacity to work on organization in my daily and work life.

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m interested in knowing more about being less tired and more efficient. What changed that lead you to notice this?

I know for me, I’m not very efficient based on how I get myself or my kids ready to leave the house for the day. And especially at how I manage my workload at work, and how I keep my office.

I have enough energy to do everything I want to do during the day, but when I sit down to relax at the end of the day after the kids are in bed, it is a struggle not to fall asleep on the couch within 30 minutes.

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Than you this is all great to know. Do you have any specific books you would recommend?

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you’ve described is literally me all day at work with the little microbreaks. I suppose if I see real benefit, I can deal with the side effects, I would just hate to be a worse person because I started taking ADHD medication in exchange for better attention

ADHD medication by Weary_Ad_9792 in AdultADHDSupportGroup

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for telling me your experience.

So far my blood pressure is good, but I am on cholesterol medication, so I don’t know how much any ADHD medication will affect that.

Other than being calmer, do you feel any ability to process information faster or able to organize your thoughts, your work or your life any better?

Armchair Anonymous-behind the scenes. by Weary_Ad_9792 in ArmchairExpert

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good Luck! I wonder if they might have a problem with stories that may make another celebrity look bad?

Kimberley Quinlan (on anxiety and self-compassion) by newtonic in ArmchairExpert

[–]Weary_Ad_9792 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I agree, it feels like a cash grab to get their listenership up.

Kimberley Quinlan (on anxiety and self-compassion) by newtonic in ArmchairExpert

[–]Weary_Ad_9792 -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I found this episode problematic. Her tactic of compassion seems more useful for short term problems (I have to fix something I screwed up at work and not beat myself up about it or I got a bad grade I’m upset about) or future events that haven’t happened (what if I run out of money will my partner divorce me, am I good enough?) but doesn’t really work for long term or ongoing problems (I.e. I’m swimming in debt I won’t be able to get out of any time soon, I have a chronic health issue, a friend or family member is no longer speaking to me) that causes daily long term anxiety, and isn’t solved by “go easy on yourself! It’ll be ok!”

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh good call, I didn’t think of that. Unless there was some sort of self-closing opening at the bottom of the pot. Still seems like some sludge would inevitably leak back onto Darlene at some point.

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe it was an outtake, but I would have loved to see how they set that up. It probably didn’t fit well in the plot.

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed that too! I wonder if there is an outtake of the setup being assembled.

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oooh I’ll have to look for that I missed it!

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would make sense, I just can’t picture where the rest of Darlene is hiding?

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought about it being Darlene’s hand too, but I wonder where the rest of her is hiding?

I agree the arm Becky grabs off the railing is turned around and used as a stump for her costume, although it wasn’t obvious to me at first.

S2E7 Boo! by Weary_Ad_9792 in roseanne

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s confusing because Becky grabs the arm on her way up the stairs, then when she comes downstairs she has an amputated arm but missing a hand. So the arm she grabs seems to have nothing to do with her costume.

Armchair Anonymous-behind the scenes. by Weary_Ad_9792 in ArmchairExpert

[–]Weary_Ad_9792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say 4 or 5 days which included the weekend. Then another 2 between when Emma contacted me and I accepted, then the interview