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I’ve been on my fair share of meds for ADHD, including Adderall (both IR and XR), Ritalin, Concerta, and Focalin XR, plus non-stimulants as well.

Currently I’m back on Vyvanse with an added afternoon IR Adderall booster…it’s been 3 days back on the Adderall, and I’ve been reminded of why I stopped it in the first place!

First and foremost, the crash!! Once it wears off, oh my fucking god—it’s absolutely terrible. Second, the nausea. I feel so sick to my stomach it’s disgusting. Third, the headaches—which suck, especially since I already have chronic migraines. And I remember that when I took Adderall in the past, these things never went away, which is why I stopped taking it completely. But my new psychiatrist told me to try it again, and my fizzled out brain had totally forgotten the hell it was, until I took it again…

So my question is—how long do I try it again this time before I message my doctor and say “Hey, I gave it a go, but it’s a no?”

Is a week long enough? Two weeks? I don’t want to suffer for a whole month until my next scheduled appointment, but I also don’t want to be a pain in the ass.

I’ve been on my fair share of meds for ADHD, including Adderall (both IR and XR), Ritalin, Concerta, and Focalin XR, plus non-stimulants as well.

Currently I’m back on Vyvanse with an added afternoon IR Adderall booster…it’s day 2 of being back on the Adderall, and I’ve been reminded of why I stopped it in the first place!

First and foremost, the crash!! Once it wears off, oh my fucking god—it’s absolute hell. Second, the nausea. I feel so sick to my stomach it’s disgusting. Third, the headaches—which suck, especially since I already have chronic migraines. And I remember that when I took Adderall in the past, these things never went away, which is why I stopped taking it completely. But my new psychiatrist told me to try it again, and my fizzled out brain had totally forgotten the hell it was, until I took it again…

So my question is, how long do I try it again this time before I message my doctor and say “Hey, I gave it a go, but it’s a no?” Is a week long enough? Two weeks? I don’t want to suffer for a whole month until my next scheduled appointment, but I also want to be a pain in the ass.

After years and years of having WiFi only iPads, I finally got a WiFi + Cellular 11th Gen iPad, and I couldn’t be happier ☺️

For the past year, I’ve had a tablet line on my T-Mobile plan, but no tablet—I got it because it was a good deal and I had planned on getting an iPad shortly after, but life was life-ing and it just didn’t happen, nor did I cancel the line 🤦🏾‍♀️

But now I’m super glad about it because with my new job, it’ll be really nice to have an iPad to use again, and my other one is a 4th Gen 11” Pro with somewhat cracked screen that’s still perfectly functional, but not so aesthetically pleasing…and since I’m a teacher, that one can come to work with me since all I’ll need it for is reading/occasionally editing PDFs, uploading photos into an app for parents and maybe quick notes and other small tasks I don’t feel like taking my computer out for.

I know a lot of people will say I should’ve gotten the Air or that I should have waited…but here’s the thing: School starts next week and I wanted to have my separate iPads before that, plus, I pretty much only use my iPad for streaming, social media and playing monopoly, so my choice will do me just fine.

I was just diagnosed with ASD Level 1 today, and I’m not sure how to feel about it.

I’m 35, and already knew I was neurodivergent because I have ADHD and some other diagnoses…but this feels a little different, and I can’t really explain it.

I went through Prosper Health—so I had two 90 minute evaluation sessions and then the results session. I had to fill out forms and answer questions, and had to have two references fill out forms as well. I won’t have my full report for another two weeks though.

How was it for everyone else when they were first diagnosed?

I was just diagnosed with ASD Level 1 today, and I’m not sure how to feel about it.

I’m 35, and already knew I was neurodivergent because I have ADHD and some other diagnoses…but this feels a little different, and I can’t really explain it.

I went through Prosper Health—so I had two 90 minute evaluation sessions and then the results session. I had to fill out forms and answer questions, and had to have two references fill out forms as well. I won’t have my full report for another two weeks though.

How was it for everyone else when they were first diagnosed?

Just curious—because I don’t, as long as you can get around and do what you need to do. But I have a friend who does, and basically says that you aren’t independent if you don’t drive, even if you’re able to use public transportation to in your everyday life.

I think I’ve always been at least *somewhat* allergic to mosquitoes…and this week I had an allergic reaction to them that was intense enough I landed myself in urgent care and on 3 medications including a high dose of prednisone and the doctor making sure I have EpiPens (which I do, albeit never before for mosquitoes)!!

The area I live in isn’t particularly known for mosquitoes, but unfortunately, I’ve gotten bitten more times since moving here last month than I ever did living in areas that *ARE* known for them…and of course, different areas have different species, which mean I could just be reacting differently to the ones that are *here…GREAT.*

And yes, I’m quite sure it was a mosquito that bit me and not something else, I saw the little dick.

Oh yeah…I’m also about to start walking to and from work, about a mile each way in less than a month. So I need ALL the tips and tricks to avoid getting bitten again!

Thanks!

I think I’ve always been at least *somewhat* allergic to mosquitoes…and this week I had an allergic reaction to them that was intense enough I landed myself in urgent care and on 3 medications including a high dose of prednisone and the doctor making sure I have EpiPens (which I do, albeit never before for mosquitoes)!!

The area I live in isn’t particularly known for mosquitoes, but unfortunately, I’ve gotten bitten more times since moving here last month than I ever did living in areas that *ARE* known for them…and of course, different areas have different species, which mean I could just be reacting differently to the ones that are *here…GREAT.*

And yes, I’m quite sure it was a mosquito that bit me and not something else, I saw the little dick.

Oh yeah…I’m also about to start walking to and from work, about a mile each way in less than a month. So I need ALL the tips and tricks to avoid getting bitten again!

Thanks!

With the House passing the bill for the Sunshine Protection Act and it now going to the Senate, I want to know how everyone feels about the possibility of DST being a permanent thing?

Hi everyone 👋

I have my first official autism assessment booked for this week through Prosper Health, and I’m feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

I have a few questions for anyone who has been through the process (either with Prosper specifically or just an adult assessment in general):

1. Has anyone here used Prosper Health? If you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s an online service for autism testing and therapy, and they take my insurance, so my out-of-pocket cost is only $36! I’d love to hear about any firsthand experiences with them since I know online services can be very hit or miss.

2. What should I expect from the sessions? I was evaluated for ADHD and learning disabilities a few years ago (and ended up diagnosed with both), so I'm familiar with that kind of testing. Is an adult autism assessment similar?

3. Any tips or things I should know ahead of time?

A bit of context: I’m an African American woman in my mid-30s and I’ve always felt "different" and out of place. More than one person close to me has straight up said to me they think that I might be on the spectrum, and I know it runs in my family (I have at least one sibling who’s on the spectrum). Getting answers feels really important, but I'm still anxious about it all.

Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any insight or reassurance you can give.

Hi everyone 👋

I have my first official autism assessment booked for this week through Prosper Health, and I’m feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

I have a few questions for anyone who has been through the process (either with Prosper specifically or just an adult assessment in general):

1. Has anyone here used Prosper Health? If you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s an online service for autism testing and therapy, and they take my insurance, so my out-of-pocket cost is only $36! I’d love to hear about any firsthand experiences with them since I know online services can be very hit or miss.

2. What should I expect from the sessions? I was evaluated for ADHD and learning disabilities a few years ago (and ended up diagnosed with both), so I'm familiar with *that* kind of testing. Is an adult autism assessment similar?

3. Any tips or things I should know ahead of time?

A bit of context: I’m an African American woman in my mid-30s and I’ve always felt "different" and out of place. More than one person close to me has straight up said to me they think that I might be on the spectrum, and I know it runs in my family (I have at least one sibling who’s on the spectrum). Getting answers feels really important, but I'm still anxious about it all.

Thanks for reading, and I appreciate any insight or reassurance you can give.