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[ArraDreaming]

Sometimes I function just fine @Shaz51 you wouldn’t even know other times not so much when either my brain works too hard or not hard enough, I like it when I’m not in a wave and I’m sitting in the middle though,can change in the space of a day though 

[Shaz51]

Sending you understanding hugs my friend @ArraDreaming 

At the moment Step S3 mind is going overtime 

Here for you my friend,  you can do this xx

How are your little ones going 

[ArraDreaming]

Waiting on a child psych to do an assessment on our eldest he may have the same it’s a 9 - 12 month wait and a

$1700 process though ironically my partner works in the field not that role but in the area but that means nothing when other people are also waiting @Shaz51 

they are both well though @Shaz51 growing up too quickly, little one laughs at everything I do, everything 

[Shaz51]

Awww your little loves you @ArraDreaming , soo adorable xxx

[ArraDreaming]

Is anyone else in this thread medicated? I think I need to go back on it but I really don’t want to. 

[TuxedoCat]

Heya @ArraDreaming welcome to the thread! I love that our little ADHD community is getting stronger! 

I'd love to hear more about what you said when you said "I think I need to go back on it but I really don’t want to." 

I started medication recently and it was life changing. And everyone has different experiences and I'm not an expert, so I don't want to discuss specifics of the type of meds ect (also with the guidelines) BUT I can answer questions about how things have changed for me? Would that be helpful? 

If so, ask away!!!!

Again, so excited you found this thread!!

[ArraDreaming]

I just don’t like how they make me feel in other areas, it’s like the benefits almost aren’t worth it @TuxedoCat 

I have been on and off different medications in the past but never found anything that fit right for me. 

also why the fuck should I need it why can’t my brain just work like a normal person??

[ArraDreaming]

And also my body relying on medication I don’t like that

[TuxedoCat]

Oh @ArraDreaming tell me about it! I feel that frustration SO much about my brain too. There are things about it that I really don't like and wish I could change. I just wanted to say a lot of us in this thread can relate to that feeling and it sucks. I hope you can keep sharing your thoughts/feelings on that with us here.

Yeah, that decision can be so hard @ArraDreaming, choosing between the side effects and what the medication is supposed to fix. I'm sorry you haven't found something that fits right. I know for me, it's taken a long time to find the right type and dosage and my psychiatrist was so supportive while I tried a bunch.

And I also hear the frustration about bodies relying on medication. For me, it was a long road to self-acceptance that my body needs lots of medications to function (I also have some chronic health issues) and some us will need that for a long time. 

Is there anything we can support you with with your frustrations? Like, for me, I follow some social media accounts which help me feel less weird lol. I dont know if that would be helpful for you?

Sitting with you while I fidget endlessly!
TuxedoCat

[TuxedoCat]

@ArraDreaming I'll tag a few other community members who could share their experiences if you like? 

hey @greenspace @AFK @horsecrazy4eva @maddison, how ya going? Jay5 was looking for some folks and their experiences of ADHD ❤️