ADHD week in my life! | overwhelmed, exhausted... but MAKING IT WORK!!!

[@markmuller7962]

My sleeping problem with Concerta has been waking up too early 🤷‍♀️

[@markmuller7962]

Update: I'm taking the long release concerta every other day now and it's doing amazing with no sleep quality issues. I may look for the non long release version eventually and see how it goes

[@rachelanita]

I'm so glad to hear that! That's amazing!!!

[@markmuller7962]

@@rachelanita Thank you! I just hope I'll find better meds for me, probably one day I'll switch to non-stimulants

[@TheEnhancedMan]

Inspiring journey! Keep it up. Also once you get used to Concerta caffeine doesn't make you anxious. Ideally have weekends off it, as it let's your dopamine receptors upregulate.

[@rachelanita]

oooh got it. I hadn't heard about taking weekends off. I have usually been taking it on weekends so i can keep being productive! (i'm trying to film videos today!!) But ill try that next weekend.

[@Luisa-cs2pd]

I hope your father gets better. I am very concerned regarding medication, have never taken it. I still find myself doing well. I believe our society's expectations are no good - for everyone- I'm an occupational therapist and have worked with lots of patients that suffer at their jobs. Our jobs in offices (and other places) are not healthy overall. They force us into bad mental and body claustrophobic situations. We need variety, being outdoor, working with our creativity etc. Everyone does... I have myself changed to a job where I am outside a lot. Working with children (age 6) and although its a big challenge, it is very inspiring. Although the pay is low, I notice my health is so much better. That, one cannot measure with money. We all need to re-think and challenge ourselves so we don't fall into society's unrealistic expectations. It can cost us our lives. I've seen so many fall... but those waking up find new types of solutions and thrive in their simple way of living. Blessings to you and your family Rachel.

[@rachelanita]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Luisa. I completely agree with everything you said... we do need to rethink "work" if we can. Blessings to you as well.

[@Luisa-cs2pd]

@@rachelanita Thank you Rachel