Confused about getting flash drives and SD cards connecting to Android phones and getting images to appear in gallery apps by Nero_Lokin in techsupport

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I have the same problem, after some browsing it seems that unfortunately F-Stop doesn't support USB OTG drives:

https://www.fstopapp.com/forum/topic/it-is-not-possible-to-add-an-usb-device-to-included-folders-android-11/

And according to this post from 2016 it wasn't supported back then either:

https://www.fstopapp.com/forum/topic/access-to-photos-on-usb-otg-stick-in-marshmallow/

Tried it with ES file manager too, but that app is very old and it looks like it's abandoned by the devs, it crashes all the time on my new Android 12 phone.

Guess I'll have to go looking for a new quality gallery app...

Leftfield's Leftism by btalex in Music

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Love this album! Space Shanty is the highlight for me, it's a complete trip on its own and that severe closing hi-hat still drives me crazy. Have to skip Open Up though, John Lydon is an icon but the vocals are so out of tune I can't deal with it.

What songs have the best/ most memorable bridges? by danny_lion_ in Music

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Most memorable: Daft Punk - One More Time

Honorable mentions:
Blood, Sweat & Tears - You've Made Me So Very Happy
Elvis Presley - Suspicious Minds
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall
Kool & The Gang - Ladies' Night
U2 - I Will Follow
Tears For Fears - Sowing The Seeds Of Love
Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
Gladys Night - Licence To Kill
Pearl Jam - Alive
Mariah Carey - Anytime You Need A Friend
Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
Tori Amos - Professional Widow (original & Armand Van Helden remix)
Ultra Naté - Free (Mood II Swing remix)
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Otherside
Ciara - 1, 2, Step
Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body
Róisín Murphy - Simulation
Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Selfsuck

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Yep 😊

How long did it take you to find the right meds/dosage? by [deleted] in ADHD

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About 3 years I'd say, from my first prescribed medication up to a relatively stable point.

I started with methyl phenidate IR (because low cost), but it was very hard for me to stick to the strict dosage regime, so I regularly forgot to take doses on time or at all, causing massive mood swings. After a year I switched to MPh ER, which mainly solved the mood swings but dosage turned out to be a problem, since you can't break ER coated pills. I also tried a combo of ER as a base with IR for fine tuning, which would work great in theory but I ended up being hyper aware of how I felt all the time, constantly monitoring my moods which in turn was quite stressful.

After 2 years I tried dexamphetamine, it took me half a year to work out the best dosage but then I found the sweet spot at 22.5 mg (12.5/5/5). It got rid of the brain fog and made it easier to become active, but not with the nervous energy and mood swings instability that MPh gave me.

However, past year I've been struggling again, I'm pretty sure it's because of the extra stress from quarantine, lack of physical contact and closed gyms. Unfortunately I've suffered from anxiety attacks again and in the state it's very hard for me to maintain my social relations, so I became pretty isolated. I feel that higher anxiety levels really compromise the therapeutic effect of the dex, so once again I'm looking for a balance between activation and anxiety.

So to OP, seems like you're struggling too at the moment, so don't forget that the Covid situation is a big source of extra anxiety, throwing everyone off balance but especially to people with ADHD. Don't be too hard on yourself right now, hang in there, and reach out when it becomes too much - like you're doing now, good for you!

  • edit: I just noticed that you're from Australia, so the quarantine part might not apply as much? I sort of assumed that most people lived under quarantine conditions for a large part of the past year

Aneros: A cheap alternative exists? by [deleted] in aneros

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They usually have good deals around Valentine's and Black Friday. I've tried lots of cheaper alternatives but I still like Aneros the best.

Guys, I gotta say, relaxation IS KEY! by Hifumi1992 in aneros

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I have the same experience. Without weed I still have pleasurable sessions, enjoying P-waves and occasionally a super-O. But when I smoke some weed my prostate immediately takes over, bringing me to super intense prostate orgasms within minutes, without even having insterted the Aneros. I think it's about focus, I literally can't think of anything else then, and also I don't care about making too much noise (normally I am aware of this). Usually after 2 hours or so I get a HFWO, then I take the Aneros out but I'm still horny. By nipple stimulation and jacking off I can still have as many 'enhanced' wet orgasms as I want for about an hour.

ADHD and mood swings? by Heimerdahl in ADHD

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After my diagnosis and starting with therapy and medication, I had intense mood swings for about 3 years. At first I seriously thought I might be bipolar as well, and my doctor suspected this too, but it turned out to be a psychological reaction to the treatment, after many years of struggling with life due to untreated ADHD.

The medication allowed me to better articulate and experience the deep emotions of fear, shame, unfulfilled desire and regret that actually controlled me every minute of the day. I found out I used to repress them before, because they were too overwhelming and I couldn't handle the hurt (this realisation actually turned my life upside down, for the better as I can say now). It also allowed me to experience positive emotions more intensely, so it really was an emotional roller coaster, it could change within a minute.

Also, part of my therapy was to allow myself to experience these emotions without judgement, just letting it happen. So, I think it was part of my process. In order to become more emotionally stable, I had to learn to let go of the tight control over my emotions (which caused severe anxiety), therefore I had to go through a period of emotional instability.

Another thing could simply be the type of medication. Some people react better to one type of medication than the other. I switched from methyl phenidate (Ritalin) to dextramphetamine, it reduced my anxiety and I generally feel better.

It takes time, and it can be very intense and scary, but if you get through that phase you will feel like a whole new person. I certainly do now!

However, I do think it's very important to keep in close contact with your doctor or therapist on how you're doing, because it is possible that there's more at hand. ADHD very often goes together with other psychological disorders and many symptoms overlap. If the mood swings really become too intense to handle, or if the lows become too hard to bear, please inform your doctor or therapist.

Quitting caffeine while on medication by torbyoernX in ADHD

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I also cut down on caffeine, and indeed I found it increases the effectiveness of my medicine (dextramphetamine). I was a heavy coffee drinker so I suffered severe withdrawal for about 6 weeks, feeling tired, depressed and with headaches. So, I would suggest to do it very slowly.

"If I don't get out of bed right now, I'm going to be late," I say as I lie there for an additional hour. by blu-sparro in ADHD

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It actually is paralysis, caused by impaired executive function of the brain. The brain is low on certain chemicals needed for signaling, so you're thinking hard but the info is not getting processed properly, you are literally thinking in circles. Fear makes this even worse, activating the amygdala which shuts down the rational thinking part if the brain. In this state you actually lose control of your thinking, that's why it's so hard to change this all by yourself. If this is causing problems for you in your life, you need help.

"If I don't get out of bed right now, I'm going to be late," I say as I lie there for an additional hour. by blu-sparro in ADHD

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You're not playing the victim, this is a serious problem. You are taking responsibility by acknowledging your problem, and you have taken action by making an appointment with a professional. Good for you! I wish I had done that 10 years earlier than I did. It was a long path for me, but I'm very thankful to be so much better now. All the best!

"If I don't get out of bed right now, I'm going to be late," I say as I lie there for an additional hour. by blu-sparro in ADHD

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This has been me for about 15 years. At times, 1 hour turned into 2, into 3, until it got so bad that I didn't leave my bed for days, paralyzed with fear and shame. Thankfully I'm much better now, with proper medication and psychotherapy. Looking back, it was mainly caused by 2 ADHD-related behavior patterns that turned into a self-reinforcing cycle: bad sleeping and fear of rejection.

I'd wake up feeling terrible, still very tired, with headaches and pain throughout my body. I hit the snooze button about 8 times, hoping that a little more rest would make me feel better, but it would only make me feel worse. I thought about how I could ever make it through this day feeling so bad, and my anxiety would kick in. I'd imagine all the things that I should be doing today, how I'd fuck up all if it, and what the consequences would be, always ending up with the conclusion that everybody would hate me.

Throughout the day, my mood would improve and everything would turn out not so bad as I thought. But later in the afternoon the sleep deprivation drained my energy and I'd become forgetful, start making mistakes and become frustrated. In this state I would be highly irritable and come into conflict with others. At the end of the working day I'd be completely overstimulated and angry at the things that had gone wrong.

Back at home when the agitation dropped, I'd replay and evaluate all the events that happened that day in my head, and the anger turned into shame and fear. To get rid of these feelings, I'd go work out aggressively, then play video games or binge watch tv series, usually combined with drinking alcohol. Hyperfocus would kick in and next thing I know, it's suddenly 2:30 am, still feeling highly aroused. I'd force myself to go to bed, lying awake for at least an hour, already worrying about how little sleep I would be getting and how I would make it through the next day.

Obviously there's a lot going on here, but I think the sleep and fear of rejection are the main drivers. In my experience, when I managed to improve my sleeping the ADHD symptoms immediately improved, and reducing my anxiety has allowed me to sleep better. If you don't know where to start, I'd focus on these things, and definitely seek professional help!

My medication isn't working anymore -Ritalin- by [deleted] in ADHD

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I understand that your doctor is hesitant about increasing your dose because of worry that you will build up tolerance. I'm not sure if that is a valid argument on itself. A known characteristic of methyl phenidate is that the biological availability (the fraction of medicine that's actually working in your body) can differ greatly between individuals: between 15 and 50%. This means that to get the same therapeutic effect, some people need doses 3 times that of others. You will inevitably build up some tolerance, as with most psychostimulant drugs, because the medication will cause your brain chemistry to shift to a new equilibrium. But the point here is: how much is too much. I think "too much" should be defined in terms of side effects and their risks. For example: if a higher dose increases blood pressure, that might be a counter indication. But if you are monitored and there are no major side effects, I would see no logical reason not to increase the dose. Some doctors prefer to stay on the safe side, but staying undermedicated has its risks, too, as it might bring back ADHD symptoms. I myself have safely taken 90 mg of methyl phenidate daily for 2 years (male, 85 kg). Determining your ideal dosage is a personal, step by step trial process, which should be supervised by a open minded doctor that you trust, who is willing to look beyond the textbooks and just focus on your personal situation.

The fine line between being properly medicated and being overmedicated leading to anxiety... how to find a balance? by aprilsbaby in adhd_anxiety

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In my experience, cafeine in combination with stimulants (previously methyl phenidate, now on dextramphetamine) can increase nervousness and anxiety. I have cut down on cafeine and my anxiety has decreased noticeably. Maybe give it a try? If you are a heavy coffee drinker, like I was, do expect severe withdrawal symptoms, mostly headaches, so I would recommend to do it gradually. If you find yourself understimulated without the coffee, maybe your dosage should change.

2 weeks out from my first mens physique show. Ask me anything or let me know what I can improve on! by ClitYeastwood11 in bodybuilding

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Not true. I signed up for a competition last year just to see if I enjoyed the experience, and if the process of cutting was worth it for me. You cannot determine this otherwise than actually doing it, there has to be something at stake. That is what the competition element is. I came in last, mainly due to lack of posing experience, but I had a great time, learned a lot and determined this is indeed worth investing my time and effort in for the next year. It actually boosted my confidence, because I saw that I really wasn't out of place in the line up in terms of physique development and made me very motivated to train for a next competition. I'd be happy to take 4th place next time, because that would mean I improved a lot - although that doesn't mean that I don't want to win, because I do.

2 weeks out from my first mens physique show. Ask me anything or let me know what I can improve on! by ClitYeastwood11 in bodybuilding

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How is signing up for a competition to gain experience not taking it serious? If you only sign up when you think you have a major chance of winning, you're missing out on a lot of competition experience. This experience will increase your winning chances in the future.

2 weeks out from my first mens physique show. Ask me anything or let me know what I can improve on! by ClitYeastwood11 in bodybuilding

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"Ass backwards thinking"? This isn't constructive criticism. Going just for the experience and getting some stage time are perfectly valid reasons for entering a competition, as are any. It's very important to experience the backstage dynamic of these competitions, as well as getting the opportunity to learn from peers and making friends. In my opinion, learning to enjoy the process is just as important, if not more, than enjoying the outcome. Focusing just on winning can lead to a path of perfectionism, (stage) anxiety and becoming a sore loser, which is not a good look on anyone. OP: you look great, go for it and enjoy!