Oscillation between two mind sets

@creative_writer just chiming in briefly to say that most ADHD medications might cause agitation/heightened energy in neurotypical folks, but is cited to have a calming effect for those with ADHD. Well... not so much calming in the way a sedative is calming but like... slows down thoughts, facilitates clarity and focus, stuff like that. Having said that, it is definitely something to discuss further with a pdoc (hopefully one at least familiar with, if not trained in, treating ADHD). I believe that there are also some non-stimulant medication options you could also explore.

Also hello! Lovely to see you round tonight darlin 😊💜

coconut water sounds a very nice way to start the day @creative_writer 🙂💜

Thank you kindly regarding the cardiophysiologist, I really appreciate that xx

Yes it would be really helpful to know about diagnoses, for the reasons of NDIS, and also to see if medication adjustments might be helpful when taking into consideration which symptoms relate to which health concern 🙂 xx Thats totally understandable and very wise regarding taking additional medications without doing a comprehensive review first, however I think that might come up naturally later on, after the time is taken to have a look into what's happening for you, and seeing if there is a diagnosis that is reached using quality methods and tests 🙂

The only thing is that it can take some time, however hopefully your psychologist has a few connections to get you to where you need to go xx

I hope things are going ok this evening for you, and you get some good rest tonight 🌺🙂

Aye totally feel you on the caffeine @creative_writer I often feel more tired after a coffee hahaha. Yeah hope that you can figure out a good balance with support of your pdoc, and idk maybe there'd even be like a plan to scale back on dosage during times of heightened risk of mania or something. Also, something to be mindful of (pdoc never told me this, I had to learn from a friend studying nursing) is that the meds can be effected by mensturation cycles cos of hormonal fluctuations, so if you've got anything impacting your hormones (like endo or PCOS for instance) that might be worth discussing too. But I'm getting ahead of myself! Wouldn't you know it, neurodiversity is one of my special interests 😂

I've been ok, dealing with some tension in one of my close friendships but I'm hopeful it will lead to us working through it and thereby strengthening our relationship. Just a bit stressful in the meantime. So I've been playing LOTS of video games lately to distract my brain haha.

How's everything with you? What's next in your uni journey, just gearing up for placement?

Yes indeed NDIS can be very helpful @creative_writer 😊, and I think when the time is right, having a look into it when you feel like it will be worth it xx

I hope the pdoc is open to further investigation, that would be really great 🙂

Thats great to hear youre doing better this evening, and the congestion is clearing, and I hope the stiffness goes away and youre feeling much better tomorrow xx

I was going to check on the resilience of my window of tolerance by watching the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills 😁🙌 .. its my informal window of tolerance thermometer haha 😉👏

Then I think an early-ish night, as I have some more research reading to do tomorrow 🙂

How about you? 🌺

thanks @creative_writer 🙂 xx

Good luck with finishing up assignments before placement, and I hope placement goes well too 🙂

Night night, looking forward to catching you next time sweetness. Till then, take good care 🌺💜

Ooh matcha, I tried a matcha latte once and was not really a fan - is it better as an herbal tea you reckon @creative_writer?

Brain fog is a big ol' mood lol - though the meds help a lot with that. I've at times described the feeling of being medicated as 'being able to think in a straight line'. Though your mileage may vary of course! Like you say, we're all so different.

Aww thanks, me too 🤞

How many assignments left? Learned anything super cool or interesting lately? Yeah placement is fast approaching hey!