Functioning with ADHD

That sounds so tough @creative_writer in that you weren't believed or supported by those closest to you @creative_writer . I really hope you find a way through this as I can see that it is so unfair that you should be defined by it or oppressed by it.

I hope things improve for you by tomorrow.

Take care.

@tyme I’m certainly calmer than I was last night. I am a bit achy, kind of had to stop supplements before my blood test on Friday (to ensure accurate results). My migraine supplements take the edge off. Not sure if my body is absorbing what it needs from food alone. It could also be withdrawal from low amount of herb added in to reduce migraine pain.

It was hard not getting that support, it’s a risk factor for developing ptsd. At least I’m able to lean into supports to a certain extent now, but I do feel like I need to hold off discussing details. Maybe everyone is different, but I feel talking about details just feeds the rumination

I know it’s only for three days, but my body doesn’t feel so good, feeling faint right now. I just have a bit longer till I can go back on my supplements. I don’t have much planned for the next three days and I can take it easy

Anyone know how to cope with withdrawal and not let it affect your mental health too much? Feeling the depression kicking in, feeling intense heaviness in my chest (heaviness is a trigger for anxiety in itself as it’s a reminder a trauma)

glad to hear the Lifeline shift went well! @creative_writer

withdrawals can be challenging, hope you're staying kind to yourself 💗

@rav3n withdrawal are hard, at least it’s for a short period of time, I feel super sick. I’m going to try to take a shower in a bit. I need to wash away this heaviness (though I’m not sure if I can)

I wasn’t able to wash away the heaviness, but I’m cleaner

@creative_writer do you find yourself feeling hyper-aware of your body sensations/changes often?

what else helps relieve that feeling of heaviness for you?

@rav3n I’m regularly hyper-aware. It’s either hyperaware or disconnected, I haven’t found that middle ground yet, still need to find it. I don’t know if the heaviness is truly a withdrawal or just a trauma response. I know I need to learn to sit with discomfort, it’s just hard if it is happening all the time. Might need to touch base with psych. Distraction has been my go to, but it gets a bit exhausting after some time. The thing about distraction is, it’s good in moderation but not so good but not healthy to escape all the time. Intrusive thoughts will eventually start popping up even during those distraction periods. I find grounding myself can help, sensory toys, and breathing. Maybe flashbacks aren’t something that can be controlled

Oh of course it would have been hard... not being believed about our trauma can be traumatic in itself @creative_writer 💛 Is there anyone in your life who you can be completely honest with?

You have great awareness around when things are shifting and you know how to reach out, which is wonderful. I can see that you are working towards a more gentle awareness with less hypervigilance, which takes time. Little moments of sitting with discomfort are enough right now, because you're right, it is really hard if it's a lot of the time! This is where I would invite you to notice the moments of lightness and what preceded them (so you know very specifically what helps you to feel this way).

It seems like breathing, fidget toys, and creative writing has been helping? Could you delve into any of these strategies today? 🥰