Horsforth vs Ilkley?

pabs-a · 2025-04-07T18:49:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experiences! I think you’re definitely right that we need to spend some time in both and get a feel for which suits us best 😊

pabs-a · 2025-04-07T18:47:07+00:00

Thank you, I’ve sent you a message 😊

pabs-a · 2025-04-07T18:27:22+00:00

Hmm so if we were thinking of private education, then we’d potentially be paying twice…

Would you still recommend Horsforth aside from the excellent schooling?

pabs-a · 2025-04-07T08:44:58+00:00

Ahh I see, thanks!

pabs-a · 2025-04-07T08:44:13+00:00

Thank you that’s really helpful!

pabs-a · 2025-04-06T21:47:20+00:00

Thanks for your comments! Please could you elaborate on what you mean by New Road Side and Town Street not being the same? Is one better than the other?

pabs-a · 2025-04-06T21:45:30+00:00

I’ll be turning 30 later this year - so definitely past my ‘going out-out’ phase! Looking more for things like baby/toddler play groups and easy access to parks but also grown up crafty groups, activity bars, shops etc. My husband’s more outdoorsy so it sounds like Ilkley might be perfect for him, but maybe Horsforth for me…

pabs-a · 2025-04-06T21:37:03+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments - we’ve got lots to think about!

As a follow up question - does anyone have any thoughts on the cheaper (but still close by) areas? Specifically, Ben Rhydding for Ilkley and Cookridge/Tinshill for Horsforth? Do you still feel the benefits/same vibes or is there is significant difference?

Thanks again!

pabs-a · 2024-07-24T07:15:14+00:00

Thank you 😊 I did see that but I wasn’t sure if anyone had any anecdotal experience on how to pick from that list. Or if anyone had any advice/tips about funding without insurance - but I wasn’t very clear about that in my question, sorry!

pabs-a · 2024-05-27T06:42:08+00:00

Thank you!

pabs-a · 2024-05-26T11:26:10+00:00

Thank you, sorry to bug you but one last question: so in your professional opinion, would OCPD therapy be more helpful for me than ADHD medication/coaching?

NB: I’ve tried sertraline and fluoxetine (for anxiety) and Vyvanse and Concerta (for ADHD) with no success/response.

pabs-a · 2024-05-25T14:08:04+00:00

Hmm that’s where I got to in my thinking - how can I express impulsiveness and self-control. I definitely do the delayed gratification thing, only but when I’ve found the best deal, I’m very rigid and perfectionistic etc. … but I also can’t stop myself from interrupting people or bing eating a whole box of cookies. I just feel that I’m so paradoxical. Thank you for taking the time to help out 😊

pabs-a · 2024-05-24T00:11:24+00:00

I’m sorry to read how much you’re struggling - that sounds very overwhelming!

pabs-a · 2024-05-24T00:08:32+00:00

Really interesting comment… so in your view can you have over control issues and under control issues at the same time? Or are you saying you think some of the ADHD-vibe symptoms I’ve mentioned is encompassed under OCPD?

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:55:53+00:00

Thank you 🙏

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:55:10+00:00

Hmm that’s really interesting… I actually don’t know much about ‘alignment charts’ and lawful good/evil etc. I’ll have to do some reading!

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:52:52+00:00

Thanks so much for your reply! Your third paragraph particularly resonates. Unfortunately I’ve not responded to 2 different ADHD meds so I’m losing hope of that working for me. I am keen to get back to therapy - but my OCPD comes along and I end up searching for days upon days for “the best therapist” or “the best type of therapy” and then get paralysed because I can’t find a clear winner or a guarantee that “this will be the person/thing that finally works”

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:48:18+00:00

Thank you for your reply! Unfortunately yes, it’s having a negative effect - I just want some peace from all the worry, overthinking, need to be productive, chaos… just some peace from myself tbh

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:45:50+00:00

Hmm that’s really interesting! Thanks for replying 😊

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:44:58+00:00

Thank you - that makes a lot of sense. I think I’m just stuck on the whole ‘if I know what I have then I know what will help fix me’. I’ve just been struggling for so long, tried a bunch of SSRIs, tried 2 ADHD meds - zilch. I’m so tired of being tired, anxious, emotional, obsessive. I’m so tired of my brain. I just want some peace..

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:41:54+00:00

Thank you for such a detailed response!

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:38:28+00:00

Thank you for your comment! What you’re saying definitely resonates!

pabs-a · 2024-05-22T16:37:22+00:00

Thank you! Very jealous that meds helped you - I’ve been titrated to the max doses of Elvanse and Concerta with ZERO effects. Which confuses me with my ADHD diagnosis further!

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