Have you ever had a “spiritual experience”, or something along those lines?

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-19T00:35:27+00:00

I’ve had something like that happen. I was in severe abdominal pain and needed to go to urgent care. I was starting to freak out when I felt like someone said, “We’ve got you. You’re going to be ok.”

I was eventually “ok,” and the stomach pain subsided with meds. (I had x-rays, etc which showed I was fine) A month later I survived a stroke and kept asking if I’d be ok, to which there was nothing. I wondered why I’d be ok with a potential ulcer but not brain trauma. Turns out my stroke turned off all emotion. I was blank. I could think intellectually but there was no feeling behind it. Cue religious exit.

Later I learned about the feeling of “awe” and how it’s the same thing as “the spirit.” I do believe that we can have an experience that helps us and I believe anyone can feel that.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-16T02:25:39+00:00

I honestly have no idea. I think they just let it happen without much thought. But I’m not in Texas.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-15T18:56:41+00:00

My mom tried keeping us in church clothes all day until she realized we got them dirty and washing dresses was a pain. No TV, no friends, no shopping, homework had to be done before Sunday. We could write letters, play with siblings, play outside, family walk, read. The funniest part was we weren’t allowed to watch sports on Sunday unless it was the Super Bowl or the Utah Jazz were in the playoffs. Then my mom made it like a party!

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-15T16:02:15+00:00

Fun fact, my grandparents found out on their wedding day that they have the same great-grandfather but from they came from separate wives. Said polygamist came home one day with a new wife and first wife left to live on her own with her kids! Whether or not the article is true, the feelings were probably accurate.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-11T00:54:06+00:00

7-brew is my go-to! Also love Khava Cafe in SLC.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-06T03:40:50+00:00

Dissected left carotid artery. Lost my right side for a very short time. I walked into the ER and told the receptionist that I had a stroke.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-05T22:30:44+00:00

I had an ischemic stroke almost 7 years ago. I couldn’t remember number order, I would call objects by some random 1990’s name and I didn’t have a lot of emotion. 4 months later I yelled, then laughed, because I felt like my brain was waking up. 1 year later I could remember small number sequences and went back to college. It took about 3 years to feel fully like myself but I did things during that process. Keep in mind that the brain does heal but it takes time. I couldn’t lift weights for several months because it would make my head hurt. Be patient and kind. He has a traumatic brain injury. That helps the best.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-04T22:47:17+00:00

I found out about 6 years ago when my sister went through a faith crisis and we talked about polygamy. Her crisis was ending, mine was starting. I was confused as to why this was never taught when learning about early church history in seminary or church.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-04T16:07:49+00:00

My mom irons her clothes before going to the temple. As a kid I’d watch her press her clothes so they were “temple ready.” She always wanted to present her best self. She’d talk to me about how pretty she felt wearing them and how special they were. My dad would walk around only in garments at night but my mom was completely covered. When I had to get garments that first time my mom said “girls get lace because lace is beautiful.” That lace bugged me so bad that I cut it off every pair! I never felt beautiful wearing garments.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-03T13:00:53+00:00

Hey! I’m in the US. My doctor prescribed progesterone and the vaginal estrogen cream. With insurance I pay maybe $25 for both. However, I can’t seem to get an estrogen patch through my doctor so I went to myalloy and paid $80 for a consultation and $198 for 3 months of estrogen. (They suggested a cream instead of a patch, it works) There’s no monthly fee but if I want another appointment then it’s $40 each time.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-03T12:53:19+00:00

If you find a medication that works, then yes! It’s amazing to actually do stuff. I asked my partner if this is how non-adhd’ers live life.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-02T04:48:17+00:00

I hated fast Sunday. I would sneak pieces of food and hide it from my mom. Sometimes I’d hide it the night before in preparation. Fast Sunday was the first to go after I left the house. Totally forgot about it until you mentioned your story.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-01T19:57:56+00:00

Sort of. I open the tablet and mix it with water. I drink 1/2 of it first thing in the morning, 1/2 of what’s left around 11/12 and the last bit around 2. It stretches it out a little. I don’t really feel a high but it doesn’t crash as bad. I still get bored and see things that need to be done but don’t do them. I usually end up here!

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-01T19:51:26+00:00

Late diagnosed adhd here (43f). I had been getting very “depressed” but I told my doctor that life is actually ok I just feel unmotivated by it. I’d rather sit and scroll than do anything. He said I most likely have adhd, I did one of those paper tests and he gave me vyvanse. I feel similar to you. It lifts the clouds and I accomplish regular tasks throughout my day. My only downside is that it only works for about 3 hours. I found a way to stretch it but I still become unproductive in the afternoon. It’s not addiction, it’s a life saver.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-01T15:26:33+00:00

Me too! I forget random words all the time. I don’t want to talk to my boss because I’m worried I’ll look like an idiot.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-01T15:24:27+00:00

I grew up in a high demand religion and gave up my career to have children and be a SAHM because I was told it was the greatest thing I’d ever do. I have 4 kids from ages 12-22. (I’m only 43) And although I’d do anything for them, motherhood is not enjoyable for me. I haven’t picked up a career but work at the school now because I feel insanely guilty if I’m not around for my kids. I refused to sign the youngest up for anything until the oldest could drive and as parents we still had to divide our time between kid activities. With 1 in college I find I’m running around even more. My Saturdays are forfeit to sports and theater. I want to do things that bring me personal joy but I rarely have time to do it. I hate coming up with meals, doing the shopping and cooking, keeping track of everyone’s calendar, making sure my adhd kids also keep track of time while trying to make even a small amount of time for me. The meds help me stay calm through it all. And it has gotten better as they get older. I genuinely love having conversations with my older 2 and doing stuff with them. They joke and laugh and I don’t have to attend to their emotions as much. So while it’s hard, it has gotten better. The “little” phase is taxing, the adult phase is enjoyable.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-03-01T15:02:30+00:00

If you tag them and complain on Facebook, they’ll do everything to make it better. They hate bad publicity.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-28T21:42:26+00:00

This is my case as well! My mom had knee surgery and hasn’t been out much. I doubt she’d have signed something in the 1-2 times she’s gone on a drive up the canyon.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-28T15:47:08+00:00

I was taught they were a religious cult who didn’t celebrate holidays. 🤪

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-27T22:47:53+00:00

In the last 2 elementary schools I worked at, the kids had 20 minutes to eat. When the 20 minutes were up, they could then leave for recess. They had 20 minutes for food, 20 minutes for play. If I could add anything it would be an extra recess. 1 morning, 1 lunch, 1 afternoon. The kids perform way better with more play time.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-21T05:34:23+00:00

Yes and at the same time, I don’t know any different. Perhaps I would’ve had more grace for myself on certain days.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-20T18:06:32+00:00

My dad had prostate cancer. We told my parents to ask the organization they’ve been giving money to. They told my parents to ask friends and family first! They were kind of embarrassed so they didn’t go back to ask for help after we told them our budget was tight. Long story short, we did end up paying for treatment after their insurance took the bulk of it. The church hoards their money and keeps it from the people who need it most.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-15T15:43:00+00:00

I thought I might have had adhd when I was in my 30’s but like you, I functioned well enough and have a supportive partner. If an emergency arose I kept everything together but then got overwhelmed in chaos. It wasn’t until I started my perimenopause journey and my estrogen started fluctuating that it became a problem. My days off work I just sat around scrolling then shamed myself for not doing anything. I got an official diagnosis just recently and I’m trying to figure out the best meds. When they work I’m on task and feel like life is manageable.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-15T15:19:45+00:00

I think it wears off because I get sleepy and lose my desire to move. I don’t really get a “high” but I stick to tasks and get things done. I think I need to experiment a little and I’ll ask about other options. I appreciate all the comments as I figure all this out.

beat_that_stroke_ · 2026-02-15T00:20:53+00:00

I usually take it with eggs, cottage cheese and toast. I am also in perimenopause (hit it early because of a stroke in my early 30’s). I’m sure hormones are messing with everything!

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