I have been taking Strattera 60 mg for two months now and I'm not sure if this helping.
Does Strattera and ADHD meds in general help with boredom? Executive Dysfunction?
I wonder if Strattera is being dampen by taking Zepbound. Plus I just started highest dose of Zepbound two weeks ago.
"Your encrypted data isn't unlocked yet.
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Unsure what to do. I have little to no experience with Google Passkey. The website I wasn't trying to use required it unfortunately.
I'm kind of a new user. I never slept a full night with my CPAP machine on.
The few times I tried using it this year I remember I wear it for 1-2 hours then wake up. Then I will have trouble falling back asleep with it on that I give up thinking poor sleep is better than no sleep.
I use a nasal pillow mask.
I'm not sure if the issue is air leaks or something. Maybe I'm not getting air?
Or if I'm having an "sleep apnea breathing episode"? (whatever it's called)
I'm taking PACE111S.
I'm a new student and I was wondering how time consuming the class was. It would help me be better prepared and plan my next few weeks better.
At first I thought it was a depression then. Then I thought it was because the quality of TV Shows and Movies I watched after high school has gone down. Or maybe I'm just super duper picky!
I didn't get diagnosed with ADHD until last year I barely watch TV and movies. The only I thing I do watch is anime. (I guess I enjoy it more because the episodes are shorter? and I mainly watch the action fantasy kind)
I can't imagine going to the theater to watch movies with friends anymore. I like to eating popcorn and being around people (so body doubling) would help. But I only been to the movie one time since I struggled a lot with watching TV/Movies.
Maybe I just don't like TV and Movies anymore. But I wish I had other hobbies I was into. (I'm tired of writing after doing it for 6 years straight; burnout?)
EDIT: I wonder if medication will help. I recently started Strattera and I'm supposed to start 60 mg later this week.
I was on 25 mg for 4 weeks and I've been on 40mg for about 3-4 weeks.
My pharmacy will probably have my medication ready within 3 days.
I thought my psychiatrist was gonna try 60 mg for 2 weeks and that if that didn't work I will finally be bumped to 80 mg. (Isn't 80mg the therapeutic dose?)
I guess my real question what's the normal tiration speed for this Strattera?
I was hoping to learn more here until I can ask a pharmacist when I pick up my meds later this week.
I thought this would be more of an ADHD issue. For me personally, understimulation makes me depressed.
But I think it's also triggering mania? (Or maybe the instability from depression is triggering mania. I don't know.)
I do poorly during summer breaks due to not being busy with classes or work. (I was hoping to work this summer but I was struggling to find a job; but that's a whole another story)
I feel the need to be busy! The problem is with things I enjoy because of ADHD (got diagnosed last year finally), executive dysfunction, and the likes.
Secondly, it seems the relationships (platonic ones too) in my life are making me feel manic.
I feel like I'm going crazy over a close friend I have started to flirt with and borderline sext?with. (no images have been sent)
It's thrilling yet scary. I feel like I'm losing it. But I can't undo the damage.
Fortunately, I just started seeing a new therapist. But I have some much on my plate.
Maybe I just need a boost in my mood stabilizers? (Lithium and Depakote)
But to be honest. Since I got diagnosed in late 2020 I feel like I am unstable everyday? I have too much free time for someone my age.
I started Strattera 40mg recently and I'm supposed to follow up with psychiatrist at the end of next week.
Last month I was on 25mg.
I think I need a higher dose? (maybe 60 or 80mg?)
But my concern is the risk of mania.
I just want to be on a therapeutic dose. I struggle a lot with focusing and executive dysfunction that it affected college (I cope by doing it part-time) and scared me away from getting my first job and doing driving school.
I gave up on physical therapy because I hated it. I hate exercising. (with a passion)
Didn't help I had untreated ADHD (and depression) at the time. I struggle a lot with executive dysfunction!
I wish the home exercises wasn't time consuming. Just something that took 10 minutes. I wish I didn't have to do it everyday.
My mom said something about back brace. I haven't talked to a doctor about it yet.
I have been having back symptoms since I was a kid. Standing for too long (10 min?) or sitting in a chair without a back to it triggers it.
I have been trying to find an entry-level desk job because of it for almost a year. (since October)
I think it's time to see if I can work a retail job or something.
Is there really no medication that help with my issue? Topicals? Injections? I don't know.
I guess I'm hoping for something miraculous. Something fast and easy!
I did see a "spine doctor" and an radiology exam revealed minor? curvature in my spine. They just told me to try PT again.
My main symptom is lower back pain but sometimes I can get upper back pain. I think my neck pain can also be related.
I was on 25 mg prior for a month until my new psychiatrist upped the dose to 40 mg.
Maybe I need 60mg? 80mg?
I'm just impatient.
I'm not sure what to expect from Strattera. How does it with focus exactly? Does it help executive dysfunction as well?
Will it make it easier for me to focus on things I find boring, tedious, lengthy tasks? (make it feel less mentally painful?)
I'm confused.
I personally feel like my brain is fried. It's why I delayed getting my first job as an undergrad until I'm on a working ADHD medication. (same reason why I delayed getting my driver's license)
I went to my dentist today.
Long story short I originally got a TMJ device because we thought TMJ was causing me chronic headaches. Got a second opinion with an oral surgeon who thought otherwise and now I do Botox with a pain specialist.
Everything was going well but it seems I'm probably biting my cheeks in my sleep or something.
So I still have TMJ even though it's probably not causing me headaches I guess.
Going back to the title of my post, wearing my TMJ device is very uncomfortable. (painful, aches, unsure how I'm going to sleep)
Is there nothing I can do to remedy this? (Orajel or some other tooth numbing topical?)
I know the easy way out is to get a new one but I'm broke. But I thought there was dentists can adjust TMJ dental devices. Am I mistaken?
EDIT: To clear up the confusion, I got my TMJ Device I believe last year originally. But I stopped wearing it when my headaches issue was resolved thanks to Botox.
Hence why the title of the post was me asking how long it will take to get used to the device again.
I felt like my dentist didn't care about the discomfort and pain my old device was confusing after they try to put it back in when I struggled to do itself.
Interview is in two days.
If all goes well, it will be my first job.
So far I have done volunteer work as an administrative assistant and also done some volunteer work providing phone support.
I think one question I get stuck on is if they ask what my biggest weakness is. I have been told I should answer it as well explain a way I have been working on it.
Before I usually just say "sometimes I can get overwhelmed but I find that prioritizing my work and using productivity tools like to-do lists help me."
Maybe the issue is I don't say what I get overwhelmed with.
I think I need a better answer altogether. What are some questions I should expect?
More importantly, what do I do when I don't know the answer to an interview question? (for example, it will be a question I never heard of or about something I have no experience with, overall a question I am unprepared for)
That's something I have trouble with it!
Interview is in two days.
If all goes well, it will be my first job.
So far I have done volunteer work as an administrative assistant and also done some volunteer work providing phone support.
I think one question I get stuck on is if they ask what my biggest weakness is. I have been told I should answer it as well explain a way I have been working on it.
Before I usually just say "sometimes I can get overwhelmed but I find that prioritizing my work and using productivity tools like to-do lists help me." Maybe the issue is I don't say what I get overwhelmed with.
I think I need a better answer altogether.
What are some questions I should expect?
What do I do when I don't know the answer?
I'm a transfer and a Psychology major.
I don't like how the AAR looks. It needs to be more compact.
Is there a recommended way of the order you should do your classes as a psych major at UMGC? Like a template or something?
I prefer the design that my old community college used to keep track of classes and progress way more!
Am I better of making a table of my progress in Google Sheets?
I just started 40 mg today finally.
Before I was taking 25 mg. (took it for basically 4 weeks, unsure if it's helping)
I think it's reasonable to assume that I might start seeing benefits in (or within) two weeks?
Would suck if I have to wait a whole month to see changes.
Anyone here have success at 40mg?
Unsure if my psychiatrist will increase the dosage to 60 or 80mg because I'm bipolar. (ADHD meds always comes with risk of mania)
I started Strattera (Atomoxetine) 25 mg almost four weeks ago. Unsure if it's helping or not.
My old psychiatrist said it takes a month to work. (I wonder if I need two more weeks?)
I wonder if I need to go up to 40 mg or maybe even 80 mg. What's the normal amount time to be on a dose before increasing it?
My real concern is I am sensitive ADHD meds. I experience heart palpitations. Fortunately Magnesium Oxide helped a bit. This week I started taking Vitamin D with it and I think my palpitations are gone?
I'm just worried going up to 40mg (or higher doses) will make my side effects come back.
I thought maybe since I'm sensitive to ADHD meds that maybe I don't need a "high dose" for it to be therapeutic.
I'm a undergrad with zero work experience.
I'm interested in working entry-level desk jobs for the time being. (I have chronic back pain unfortunately)
The job I mentioned in the title is for a Concierge job.
I'm not sure what I'm getting into.
Per Diem isn't the same as PRN or on-call?
I assume I get to choose my own hours but I wish I knew how far in advance.
I guess my main concern is my health, I often have to see a doctor or a specialist so this sounds like a scheduling nightmare.
Also, is it okay to ask if there's an opportunity for the job to have a set schedule in the future? (switching from per diem to regular part-time if that's the right terminology)
I've been struggling to find an entry level part-time desk job. (I have chronic back-pain)
Plus I can't drive yet. (I struggle so much with focusing I delayed going to driving school until I got an ADHD diagnosis and is placed on working ADHD med. I just Strattera, an non-stimulant, three weeks ago)
Fortunately I was able to start volunteering twice a week (just two hours at a time) but it's not enough.
I feel the need to be busy because it helps with my depression.
I hate being stuck at home too. I find going out is one of the best things for my depression and understimulation.
Also I don't have many hobbies to do at home. Unsure if it's because depression getting in the way or because I'm understimulated. Maybe Strattera will help?
Still, having fun 24/7 would drive me crazy. It wouldn't be fulfilling and I would get bored of it.
I want to be productive. I guess being busy with school and work is very important for me.
I just having trouble figuring out more ways to be more busy.
I saw a recent comment thread about it in an ADHD subreddit.
Something about GLP-1s it can affect dopamine, your brain's reward center, and ADHD stimulant meds. (Unsure about non-stimulants however)
I have been on Wegovy before and now I'm currently taking Zepbound. (both are GLP-1s)
I admit I'm not sure if I'm experiencing anhedonia or just chronic depression (the latter I think is from untreated ADHD and because my life is very understimulating) but I just wanted to mention this so others can see.
I'm talking about stuff like being a Human Resources Assistant Intern, Research Assistant Intern, nonprofit roles, etc. (feel free to give more ideas)
Is it too late to look for summer internships?
I did check out the Handshake App earlier this week but wasn't able to find anything nearby. Although, I was able to find a couple of remote HR Internships.
But are remote internships a thing? (I want to avoid being scammed) I thought entry-level remote jobs don't really exist. But maybe it's different for internships?
I guess I should mention I am looking for an paid internship role.