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Is substance abuse just inevitable for people like us with ADHD and Autism (not to mention those of us who hit the trifecta with C-PTSD on top of it all)?

I feel like I’ve gone back and forth with weed so many times at this point I’m damn near ready to throw in the towel of being able to take on life without it. Even with all the meds I’m on (Vyvanse (30mg), Abilify (5mg), propranolol (10mg)) it still feels like a losing battle…

Been contemplating if I should get it, does it genuinely make a difference? And does it fix HDCP issues when trying to stream shows and movies through discord?

Operating system is windows 11, and discord version is most recent.

Thanks in advance.

Is it worth it? I want to play music in the background of my game during the stream, I hear this is a pretty legit means of doing so. Any advice?

Thank you in advance.

Didn’t go great.
My layout was as follows:

For context, I used 4 discord accounts. 1 was linked to my PC’s discord app, 2 was linked to my PC’s chrome discord, 3 was linked to my IPad, 4 was linked to my iPhone.

Tried to watch a movie through prime video linking 2 (PC chrome discord) with 3 (iPad discord) and I came across an HCDP warning and my sound quality on the iPad streaming said movie just went to crap…

I linked 1 (PC app discord) to Retroarch and ran a game which I connected to 4 (my iPhone) and it ran flawlessly. I also found that if I used my phone to stream the movie it would also connect and play well.

It is clearly tied to the iPad, but I can’t figure out why. Because even when I tried to connect the Retroarch to the chrome browser app discord, it just ends the stream right away.

Has anyone else come across this issue when using iPad to connect to a stream, especially if it is to a chrome browser discord stream? Probably gonna try and troubleshoot more tomorrow, but would another monitor make a difference or is this something unavoidable due to the iPad somehow?

iPad OS is 26.5. Discord is up to date with latest version: 336.0.

Thanks in advance.

Is it possible to stream through my iPad? Like I can do it with my PC just fine (prime, Netflix, etc) through chrome on my pc, but is there a means of doing this with my iPad? Even as a second monitor?

Do you all notice any noticeable difference between the two strains? I heard from someone that B Plus is more tailor made for people with ADD and ADHD (I have the latter).

I started trying B plus after like a month of golden teacher, because I started feeling angry and anxious. Although it is worth noting that I was able to stop using high dose THC edibles that had basically imprisoned me since late last year (due to an extremely traumatic trial I’ve been enduring alone…) so I do know that microdosing does in fact work. But I also take Vyvanse for ADHD, and I also stopped taking Wellbutrin shortly before the edibles (edibles were 50 MG a piece, CBD and CBG infused). (The anger and anxiety did occur during the first week or so that I was off both Wellbutrin and edibles, so very possible it was related to that)

I don’t take days off, but sometimes I skip my second dose in the afternoon, but I feel fine when I do (opposed to the one time I skipped my Vyvanse and felt like a damn zombie the next day…40mg, started the Vyvanse late last year as well).

I also have C-PTSD, and my therapist believes I’m on the spectrum. The last thing I will note is that my medical provider was under the impression that I might be bi polar (after a mood screening). Going to ask my psychiatrist to evaluate me, but I have always had mood swings my whole life, be it drugs or not. But I am nervous about the prospect of adding mood stabilizers to this mix and what it could do to me…does anyone have any experience with this? (Because my life is definitely in a bad place, and these could very well help me, but I’m still trying to be careful…)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much 😔

36M, I have ADHD and C-PTSD. Therapist says I’m likely on the spectrum too. Saw doctor today and they said, after a mood screening came back positive, to talk to my psychiatrist about a mood stabilizer for bi-polar disorder. Obviously need to look into this more, but I have struggled massively to regulate my emotions my whole life. Also have a narcissist mom that may have multiple personality disorder…

How did you all learn about your Bi-Polar disorder? Did mood stabilizers help with dealing with it? May need stabilizers regardless, but wanted to hear from those of you that actually had a diagnosis about what it did for your life, post diagnosis.

Thanks in advance.

Probably a dumb question, but the statistics show that subsequent marriages have a higher rate of divorce…

In my case, the gal I married (and later divorced) was also my first serious relationship. (I’m 36, she’s 32. We divorced last year after nearly 4 years married and nearly 7 together).

I was a very late bloomer in life…didn’t really start dating until I was about 25. And I learned a great deal along the way about the complicated issues I still needed to work on within myself from the divorce. It was amicable, no kids, went no contact. Tried everything I could to try and hold it together but it was no use. It just wasn’t meant to be…

I can tell now that it will be a while before I’m truly in a place where I can be who I need to be for my next relationship (I straight up punched my wall so hard it left a dent today…all because this gal on Hinge pissed me off with cheap shots she took about my dog that I opened up to her about that I missed, because doggo went with my ex. It was a childish response on my part, but it does tell me I’m definitely still very broken despite therapy and everything…)

You would think that being more knowledgeable would lead to more success in subsequent marriages, but you could argue that the baggage and becoming jaded also work against you in the same manner.

I’m just curious what you all think, if it’s worth it or not. I do want to be happy, trying to work on myself. Really shouldn’t be looking for a relationship right now probably…it’s been more “fun” lately (although even that has been tainted by fucking ED and nerves…)

Do you guys have any advice on how to channel the feelings of anger that come from divorce? There was no infidelity, signed amicably, no kids, and went no contact…but I still have an overwhelming sense of anger and rage within me from the divorce. I did so much to do everything right, the best I could, within my ability, and I feel like I was let down by almost everyone around me (family, so called friends, etc…)

For context, I’m 36, I was with my ex wife (32) for nearly 7 years, and married nearly 4. Divorced last October. Still relatively newish..

I don’t know how to fight…I’m in decent shape for my age though. Do you all recommend a certain type of fighting that helps with building confidence and channeling inner chaos? That might be doable at my age? It’s just a thought I’ve had for a while, but i feel like less of a man because of my lack of knowledge in combat. Not sure if any of you found a type of fighting (karate, ju jitsu, etc) that helped during this painful process, or if it made things worse?

Hey everyone, looking for advice. I was thinking of getting a part time side hustle at Amazon warehouse in the Denver/Thornton area. Never done it before, but they definitely seemed pretty damn flexible when I looked into it previously.

Has anyone here done it, or known of anyone that has? And if you are able to speak to how flexible it really is, would be much appreciated. I work a typical 9-5ish M-F type of schedule. Want to pick up hours after work ideally and not on weekends.

Thanks in advance!

36M here. Divorced in October after nearly 7 years together and almost 4 years married to my ex-wife (32F). Honestly the divorce and loneliness have hit me harder than I expected. I’ve been struggling mentally for a while and I’m trying to figure out whether what I’m dealing with sexually is psychological, medication related, substance related, or some combination of everything.

Since around November I had been using Wyld 50mg THC/CBD/CBG edibles pretty regularly. I’ve also been on Wellbutrin and Vyvanse for ADHD/depression. I stopped the Wellbutrin a little over a week ago and stopped the edibles a few days ago because I started wondering if they were contributing to erectile dysfunction issues.

The problem is it’s been happening repeatedly now. Either I can’t get fully hard at all, lose it quickly, or I finish insanely fast — sometimes barely even getting started or not really able to get in properly before finishing. It’s humiliating honestly and it’s starting to mess with my confidence badly.

I met up with an attractive woman recently and the same thing happened again. Part of me wonders if performance anxiety and the emotional fallout from the divorce are playing a massive role because I’ve been under constant stress, loneliness, rumination, and honestly fear that something is permanently wrong with me.

I still get morning erections sometimes, but they don’t seem as strong as they used to be.

I’m planning on seeing a urologist because I don’t want to just sit around spiraling, but I wanted to ask other divorced men or guys who’ve gone through similar situations:

Did any of you experience ED or sexual dysfunction after divorce/stress/medication/substance use? Did it improve? Did stopping THC or changing meds help? How much of this ended up being psychological vs physical for you?

I know nobody can diagnose me over Reddit. I’m just feeling pretty lost and ashamed right now.

How many of you do an afternoon dose? And do you find the additional dose helps, or is just one in the morning best? I’m coming off Wellbutrin, and I’ve heard people say that the micro dose being upped can help with this process as I have been on the anti depressants for a year. Fully off the antidepressants for a day now.

Also, skipping micro dose days, do any of you find that helpful or have any advice on avoiding becoming dependent? As a neurodivergent that is always a concern of mine…

Thanks in advance.

Been microdosing about 3 weeks now (36M) and trying to get some advice on how to use this to help me quit edibles? I have had an on and off relationship with marijuana for a while now…but since I got my med card in November last year I’ve been using 50 mg edibles daily twice a day. (Thrice on weekend)

I’m also on Wellbutrin and Vyvanse…trying to stop the Wellbutrin first before weed though. Not sure if i should try to stop Vyvanse too…my ADHD diagnosis is relatively new. I also have C-PTSD and may be on the spectrum according to my therapist. My therapist also wants to do EMDR and I heard this can help with that too?

Obviously a lot of moving parts…but how would you all recommend coming off edibles and if this can help me get there? Going through a tough time, got divorced last year and life has been spiraling…

Would be interested to hear your opinions. Also, is C-PTSD a part of the package when you have these? It is in my case, but having all 3 is like a prison sentence in your mind. How does one get out?

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Hey all, does anyone know when Retroarch will be back in the App Store in the USA (for IPad)? I heard it was previously but I don’t see it anywhere. My iPad is a 13 for reference.

My therapist has diagnosed me with ADHD and C-PTSD (or PTSD I guess for official purposes?), and says that I very likely have Autism as well. I’m 36M, and I was curious if you all think it could be beneficial to get the diagnosis in regard to moving forward and actually gain control of my life? I have been going through a lot…and it’s been hard. I don’t know if getting a clear cut answer helps me or not, what do you all think?

My main goal is to understand myself better and to find some way to be accepting of myself. It has been very hard lately as I don’t have many people in my life right now and things have been collapsing (between a career ending, a marriage ending, waking up to painful realities about family and how little they give a shit about me…) No idea how to deal with all this. And just recently started trying to deal with my ADHD and C-PTSD (Like right before the divorce, roughly a year prior. In the early stages of EMDR, also started microdosing so I can get off my antidepressants/Wellbutrin).

Hey all, curious your opinions on Wyld gummies? I use the CBG and CBD versions. Take like 2 a day, 3 on weekends. Does anyone know if it’s okay to take these every day or if there’s any issues mixing with medications? For a point of reference, I take my meds at like 8:30 in the morning and my first edible at 3pm.

Thanks in advance, been having upset a stomach of sorts. Doc didn’t notice anything unusual, but I figured I would ask to see if you all had any insights. DM is open.

I’m 36M, divorced last year from my wife of 4 years (together for about 7). Been trying to keep it together, but I feel like i’ve been mostly spiraling and isolating. I push myself to get out, but it’s so much harder without family around for support. I guess my situation is compounded by the fact that I am simultaneously coming to learn that my family never really gave a damn about me. Remarkable how much we learn through divorce…

Divorce itself was amicable. Signed the papers together, no kids or remarkable assets (which I guess could be seen as good or bad).

Do any of you have any stories of difficult journeys that you were (or are currently) on? As it pertains to divorce of course. I want to believe things will get better, but I know that is also a naive way of thinking at times. Thanks in advance.