moodie
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Post by moodie on Sept 20, 2019 14:04:28 GMT
Just went to register and see I already registered before so hello again!
Hope this not too much like a self pity party but this is my current situation:
Chronic depression for many years - 2 or 3 bouts a year for many yrs .... then diagnosed ADHD and given ritalin as only help apart from venlafaxine for depression but hasnt stopped me getting depressed - this time worst bout ever.
Fobbed off by GP on getting any other help but eventually I'm supposed to get CBT for ADHD assessment this year .... but GP has *not* referred me to psychiatrist after all so likely will be 12 to 18 mths till my meds get properly reassessed n monitored .. and they dont seem to be working so thats a long time without knowing whether to come off them or not ..... oh well. Cant afford Harley St.
Meantime did get an adhd coach despite the cost who helped me at first but was v bossy [which she said is just my perception - well yes] and no help in facing my v difficult financial situation - in fact expressed shock abt it .... which didnt help my self confidence to think how cd get a job or otherwise and I stopped getting any help from her before mental breakdown.
What to do? Everything is a big deal atm. Not exactly in mood to put in a formal complaint - think hoovering is next on my to do list.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2019 1:13:32 GMT
I heard a great quote the other day from internet sensation Dr Jordan Peterson. Check YouTube.
In one of his videos he asks, "Are you depressed or unemployed? There's a difference!"
I'm no stranger to a spot of financial distress. It can be quite frustrating to see a way forward, sometimes.
I've come to believe that environment is everything. Whereabouts in the world are you? Is it considered a thriving area? Is it full of open-minded people?
Both of these things are desirable if not essential for people like us to succeed, IMHO.
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Post by moodie on Oct 16, 2019 17:57:51 GMT
Hey boost - thanks for replying ... sry its taken this long to say thank you .... hope youre doing ok ...
Saw doc for cbt assessment and she says she'll try to sort out meds situation - i'm going to get 16 wks therapy with her and so cautiously optimistic she can help me avoid getting overwhelmed and manage better ... so i can get and keep a suitable job.
All for now - will be catching up on all the posts.
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Post by moodie on Oct 16, 2019 17:59:16 GMT
just to add im in london, uk.
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Post by clbp on Oct 18, 2019 14:03:26 GMT
Hello,
I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and find that Ritalin is a tricky medication but I see my consultant regularly, I was fortunate enough do have a private assessment. What I have found with the medication is it work in different ways at different times, even to the point that my hormones can affect it. If I feel anxiety on the medication, I find food helps and also acknowledging it as a side affect and then reduce my dose for a couple of days. I am on a lower dose and the Ritalin doesn't fix the all of symptoms its just helps me manage them a bit more. So I Iook at them as a crutch rather than a cure and when it has a negative impact I take a break. Its also important to know thats different brands have different release percentages, for example I take medikinet XL, which is 50/50 but then when I was prescribed another brand because the prescription read the name of the drug and not brand I had a turbulent couple of weeks because it turn out I was on a 40/60 release so I would have rebound in the afternoons and be really hyper and it was very unsettling. This is one of the main reasons why stimulants are so controlled. If its give you negative side affects then ask for another type or non stimulant medications.
What my main lesson is the ADHD is a condition and the mental health conditions that arose from having undiagnosed ADHD have to be treated separately but unfortunately ADHD can make it a little more challenging. I ended up stress with low self esteem amongst other things but I work on them but show myself compassion and give myself a break because it is tough. I try my best and I acknowledge that even with my meds I am still very ADHD because I chose a lower dose but I reached my goal of processing and not having such outbursts. I like my ADHD traits, I like reading all the ADHD superpowers and know that I have the ability to do so many wonderful things that differentiate me from others. I hope you realise your superpowers and speak to your GP about exploring medication sthat work for you and different ways you can take them (one good thing about lower doses it that your appetite remains ok and my sleep isn't really affected.)
Sorry I went on a bit...its my first ever post/reply and I like to talk.....
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