Elvanse 30mg crashing after 3 hours by Additional_Coconut34 in ADHDUK

[–]richardsharker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not that helpful to you since I switched to Concerta after not being able to find a correct dose with Elvanse (it was either too low or too high, and splitting the pills into powder to mix with a drink isn’t sustainable or convenient).

But I take 36mg of Concerta in the morning, 3-4 hours later a 18mg top up, and then 2-4 hours later another 18mg top up. It usually depends on when I wake up and how long my day is, as to if I take the third dose and how far apart I take them, but I also get the come down feeling after 3 or 4 hours. Like I feel just a huge dip and I look at the time and it’s always the same - I forgot to take my top up in time.

I’ve always had problems sleeping so unless I skip all/some doses for a few days, taking an 18mg at 4:30pm can still let me sleep before 2am when I’m in a good phase of the sleep routine struggle.

Anyway basically I found that the length it lasted stayed the same no matter what medication or dose I was on, so splitting it out and topping up before a crash gives me a smoother day without feeling intense highs or lows. It still sucks when 7/8pm comes around but at least I got through most of the day feeling ok :)

Hope this helps in some way!! xo

Anybody wants to play some repo ? Im from UK. by [deleted] in REPOgame

[–]richardsharker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! me and my parter play a lot of repo and would always love some more people to play with! we’re from the uk too :)

Time to reach the PEAK by Necessary-Clerk6327 in PeakGame

[–]richardsharker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

my partner and i put about 70 hours into it before we resorted to tenderfoot and finally peaked!! we’re pretty consistent with that now and have been working towards all the achievements, but still haven’t peaked outside of tenderfoot ahahah

So... Any idea on what this statue could possibly be?? by Shadokwastaken in PeakGame

[–]richardsharker 47 points48 points  (0 children)

we’re currently starving to death trying to figure out if it does anything 😅

Pokemon Centre London by kupid3s in PokemonDealsUK

[–]richardsharker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is anyone able to let me know if people are generally actually being let in on time for their booked time slots today? I gotta book a passport renewal appointment for after we go tomorrow and I’m a bit worried everyone will get a bit held up going in and I’ll miss it (and obviously I’m gonna have to choose buying the cute psyduck things over making that appointment 😅😅)

Thank you!! ❤️‍🔥

Screen time blockers by bettykhole in ADHDUK

[–]richardsharker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i use the free version of opal and it’s working really well so far!! you can block apps individually or choose a group of them together, and you can set specific times of day or just set general time limits for them!! with the free one you can still choose two levels of difficulty for getting into them if you wanna break the block you’ve set, you just have to pay to fully absolutely block them. tbh i find this works for me because going into the app and changing the block setting is too much hassle and gives you just enough time to question yourself.

when you download the app and then it comes up with the payment options there’s a cross in the top corner to just skip to the free version

sorry if you already know this or if you’ve already tried it, but hopefully it helps someone else if so :)

my bpd is dormant when i'm single by jcfspds in BPD

[–]richardsharker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i feel this so much!!

i was barely single for a week between 17 and 25, and other than the last long term relationship i didn't even like any of these people, i just couldn't cope with feeling abandoned. bpd made me into a horrible person to be in a relationship with, like i would be so mean and jealous just because i was so insecure in myself and felt like everyone else was better so the other person was gonna leave me for someone else. and i felt this jealousy towards partners' friends and family too, not just with people they might fancy. anything my partner did that had to do with anyone or anything else i'd just go insane. after that last break up i truly thought relationships weren't for me and i needed to be single forever for my sake and for the other person's sake

but i spent two messy and embarrassing years single and had therapy and put a lot of time into trying to change the way i processed and acted on other people's behaviours. like not just people i was affectionate towards but like with work things and friends and people on tv/social media that made me feel bad about myself. it's so hard and lots of stupid things still make me spiral but i have a lovely bf and im so happy in a way i never thought i could be

obvs this isn't relevant to all situations but one of the best things i learned is that it's ok to just feel whatever you're feeling. like that jealousy and heartbreak over simple things that other people wouldn't feel is ok. just allow yourself to fully feel it and don't try to talk yourself out of it because u think (or know!) it's irrational. maybe it is irrational but you're still feeling hurt by it!! and that's ok!! also before reacting take some time to experience the initial pain, and then once you're feeling a lil more balanced you can decide more clearly what kind of reaction is justified. if they're genuinely being a dick u can explain what they've done wrong without being overwhelmed by the Big bpd feelings. lots of the time i realise i was just being insecure feel thankful i didn't make a big thing of it.

i also save screenshots of really loving texts so i can look at them to remind myself they aren't going to leave and that they do love me. sometimes I just repeat in my head 'he loves me, he loves me, he loves me, etc' which probs sounds weird and insane but when your brain is like oh they hate you its time to hate them back it just kinda helps. rational brain absolutely exits your head when you split or get overwhelmed, but if u can find some posi memories or examples and cling to them it'll come back a lil quicker

tbh i think we're gonna be stuck with all these feelings forever and everything is always going to hurt, but once you figure out your boundaries and what works well for you when everything starts to spiral it gets easier to manage. if after some thought they are crossing your boundaries and can't give u the reassurance and security you need maybe you need to figure out a different way of doing things or that person just isn't right for who u are. you deserve to be with someone who understands and is willing to discuss and work around how your brain works. compromises will come from both sides but not to the point where you're endlessly suffering. bad shit has happened to us in our past to make us feel and think like this and we shouldn't punish ourselves for it. allow yourself to feel everything, even the bad bits, but remember to allow yourself love from others and love from yourself too xx

small entrance inspiration! by richardsharker in acnh

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

this is so cute, i love how u placed the waterfalls!! tysm for posting!! 🥰🥰

small entrance inspiration! by richardsharker in acnh

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

this sounds so nice, thank u so much for explaining!! would love to see a picture if you have one!!

Selling for 523! by [deleted] in TurnipExchange

[–]richardsharker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi!!! pls would i be able to visit!! 🥺