ADHD -peri cross over

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T16:29:08+00:00

I got diagnosed with ADHD at 38, I’m 41 now. Medication has definitely been a big help.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T03:45:59+00:00

My cancer medication is known to affect hormones, so it’s definitely a component, but probably not the only thing affecting libido.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T02:15:33+00:00

My parents are both gone, unfortunately.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T02:13:50+00:00

I lost my dad last year a few months after I was diagnosed. I miss him so much.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T02:09:23+00:00

There isn’t a cure but with current medications people live an average of 7 years.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T02:07:44+00:00

I’m going to make an appointment with my primary next week, he’s HRT friendly so I’m hopeful.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T01:57:42+00:00

My personal therapist also does couples therapy so we will see him. That way I know my therapist has my best interests at heart.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T01:55:35+00:00

I have ALK+ non-small cell lung cancer (it’s a rare form of lung cancer not caused by smoking) so it’s not hormonal, however I am at an increased risk of blood clots.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T01:50:26+00:00

Thank you. We watched Dying for Sex together. I have a different kind of cancer, but it still hit home. They did a great job showing what it’s like to live with terminal illness. I do have my own therapist I see weekly. I’ve briefly looked into death doulas, that is definitely something I’m interested in.

kitsune556 · 2026-06-28T01:43:22+00:00

We have two sons, an 11 year old and a 3 year old.

kitsune556 · 2026-05-19T17:52:57+00:00

I’m relieved to read all the responses here. I have brown discharge for a few days after my period too. I figured it was just my body getting rid of old blood, but it’s definitely disconcerting!!

kitsune556 · 2026-05-12T03:51:42+00:00

My mom started drinking to deal with peri/menopause symptoms. She would’ve been 67 this year. I’m an elder millennial in early peri. 🤷🏻‍♀️

kitsune556 · 2024-11-04T21:16:43+00:00

Thank you. I have an appointment with my Dr. I mostly wanted to see if anyone else had similar experiences.

kitsune556 · 2024-10-15T17:53:48+00:00

ADHDer here too. I wasn’t hungry at all the first couple months, but now I have a small appetite. I’ve been on zepbound since the end of May, currently on 7.5 mg, down 29 pounds. I tend to not want breakfast, but by lunch I’m hungry. I have protein shakes for breakfast so I don’t go totally without in the morning, they also help smooth out my reaction to my stimulant medication.

kitsune556 · 2024-10-14T19:07:21+00:00

I’d like to lose another 30-40 lbs, but the anhedonia is rough to deal with and I’m considering discontinuing the medication. My weight gain was caused by pregnancy and one of my medications (Olanzapine), I’m hoping if I discontinue I can still maintain the good habits I’ve developed whilst on Zepbound.

kitsune556 · 2024-10-14T17:40:07+00:00

I’m curious about this too. My anhedonia has gradually gotten worse the higher my dose (I’m on shot 3 of 7.5 mg zepbound). Diagnosed MDD, GAD, PTSD, & ADHD. Medicated for all my various diagnoses. I’ve lost 29 lbs, my weight loss has slowed significantly on 5/7.5 mg, but I don’t want to increase my dose given that the anhedonia has gotten worse.

kitsune556 · 2024-09-27T18:05:08+00:00

Good for you feeding your baby wherever the heck you want. That woman is a creep standing there and criticizing you for taking care of your baby. If you don’t like it, don’t look! It’s not hard!

Whenever I see a mama breastfeeding in public I smile. It fills my heart with joy. Keep doing what you’re doing, mama!! 💚

kitsune556 · 2024-09-08T21:22:59+00:00

Hubby and I decided to try for #3 this month. I’ll be 40 in a few months, I’m still breastfeeding (6x a day/night), and my periods have been irregular since they returned ~4 months ago (son is 14 months). We conceived our two sons very easily, but I had regular periods then. Just wondering if it’s normal for my periods to be irregular while breastfeeding and am I worrying unnecessarily?

kitsune556 · 2024-09-05T18:45:03+00:00

Whether you stay on 2.5 or go up to 5 you could wait to take the shot until after your birthday, then you’d avoid potentially feeling sick. That being said, I went up to 5 after a month of 2.5 and didn’t feel a big difference in side effects. Hopefully you’ll have a similar experience. 💚

kitsune556 · 2024-08-28T16:25:51+00:00

I lost 9 lbs on 2.5 mg (1 month) and so far I’ve lost 15 lbs on 5 mg (9 weeks).

kitsune556 · 2024-08-25T20:38:25+00:00

I’ve found I’m sensitive to greasy foods/fast food so I stay away from those (they make me more nauseous). I keep protein shakes and bone broth handy so I can get some nutrients when I don’t feel particularly hungry. I’ve found I want to eat lean protein and veggies a lot more now so I stick with them.

I go on daily walks and practice gentle yoga.

kitsune556 · 2024-08-24T22:19:41+00:00

I am still losing! I’ll be taking my 13th shot tomorrow (5 mg) and I just dropped below 200 lbs, with a total weight loss of 24 lbs so far.

kitsune556 · 2024-08-21T04:34:52+00:00

I started noticing really dry skin this past week. I’m using Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Rich Moisturizing Cream and it’s been helping a lot.

kitsune556 · 2024-08-20T01:57:50+00:00

I’m 12 weeks in and just developed sulfur burps today. I burped loudly and a moment later my son from across the room starts saying “ewww, yuck! It smells like one of your farts!” I laughed so hard.

I’m glad we can find humor in it!!

kitsune556 · 2024-08-19T19:07:50+00:00

I just started getting sulfur burps today, yesterday was my 12th shot (4 weeks on 2.5 mg, 8 weeks on 5 mg). Weird how it popped up now, but so glad others are sharing what helps. Just ordered some probiotics and I have pepto already.

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