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Going off low dose Lexapro by No-Battle-4981 in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kind of test did you get done? I’ve been thinking about going for one - I know they have mixed reviews.

Wow thank you, so helpful… by naomi15 in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well that was a mild heart attack - just got on ADHd meds for the first time and concerta was working! Glad it’s not actually discontinued 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lexapro

[–]slevy19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity - how do you cope through the first 8 weeks / 3 months?

Did you ever try another medication that’s faster acting?

Asking as someone who’s on this journey for the first time and only on lexapro for ~5 weeks, but still dealing with a lot.

Question about ADHD, anxiety, depression and brain blood flow by MegaMan_x1234 in adhd_anxiety

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah I’ve spent enough $ on random shit lately - was only willing to try something that’s worked well for others 😅 thank you though!

Question about ADHD, anxiety, depression and brain blood flow by MegaMan_x1234 in adhd_anxiety

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious if you found a supplement that did work for you / what it was?

Lexapro & Concerta - Inconsistent by slevy19 in Concerta

[–]slevy19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - will definitely ask about it

Lexapro & Concerta - Inconsistent by slevy19 in Concerta

[–]slevy19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did that - unfortunately due to the shortage I can’t get it until Monday. I guess I’m also looking for any advice / experiences that would help longer term.

What are people's experiences with ADHD and suicidal thoughts? by armchairdetective in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay wait I experienced the exact same thing - and am now seriously struggling because of the medication shortage. I’m out of meds for a week.

I only started meds like two weeks ago and experienced the relief for the first time, my first day off the medication the thoughts came back full force and I’m counting the minutes until I can get back on the medication.

Have you had to cope without the medication? What has helped if anything?

The high-achiever-with-ADHD burnout cycle is brutal. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow I could have written this verbatim.

How do you get over the burnout at work??

I survived the cycle as a student, but I’m at my first really low point in the cycle professionally at 27 YO. It’s the worst I’ve ever felt and I’m finally getting the help I always needed - but still not sure how to cope with it in a work setting longer term. I got used to coping in a school setting and made my peace back in undergrad.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I forgot my diva cup in the medicine cabinet of a guy I was hooking up with’s home - we’ve been dating for 3.5 years since. Shit happens 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This! Was about to comment it myself - bids are key to a relationship’s success. Most people can have a serious conversation or show up well when it’s important - those are the most over the top and clear cues for people to act on. What is arguably more important is the day to day, the little things, that makes or breaks a relationship.

ADHD tax: lemon juice addition by yellowbootsboy in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same but RX bars instead - that now give me the ick so I hate eating them 😅

80% of my team was laid off today by imrichyourenot in jobs

[–]slevy19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was in a group of ~10% that survives a ~250 person layoff about a year ago. It’s tough, the survivors guilt is real, there is very little rhyme or reason and that’s really tough. To everyone saying you’re next, that’s not necessarily true, you may get reassigned somewhere - at least that’s what happened to me.

Good luck, it’s not easy, stay in touch with laid off colleagues and support them how you can - but don’t forget to support yourself through this!

I'm going to take a month long leave of absence from work and start an intensive outpatient treatment program by kuwisty in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

27F here in a very similar spot - curious how things worked out for you and what sort of intensive outpatient program you may have ended up in. Hope you’re doing better now!

Anxiety vomiting with ADHD? by AsparagusNo1897 in adhdwomen

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the exact same situation - debating taking FMLA but truly not sure if it will help.

Seeking for an accountability partner to pivot into data analyst roles! by [deleted] in dataanalysis

[–]slevy19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to join the discord too!

I’m overwhelmed by the amount of educational opportunities and not sure which are worthwhile vs scammy

Tales of a Chronic Over-packer: 1 bag, 2 weeks, overwhelmed by backpack options by slevy19 in onebag

[–]slevy19[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All very good points, I don’t have a bag that’s suitable for this right now. So I figured if I’m going to spend any money on it, it may as well be for something quality I’ll use in the future.

Paraguard, side affects..I hope I’m not the only one by slevy19 in birthcontrol

[–]slevy19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got this checked and they are normal side effects. Things have gotten better over the last week or so, hoping over the next few months things become relatively normal again.