u/OTMomma18

Does anyone have experience with the Emotional Regulation course from Helping Hands Therapy Services? The course is $500 and you receive a certification through International Association of Therapists as a Certified Emotional Regulation Specialist. It is an AOTA approved provider.

I am definitely looking for continuing ed on emotional regulation, not necessarily a cert - but curious if this would be worth it. If not, any other suggestions?

I was just diagnosed with ADHD and OCD this week, along with longstanding hx of anxiety. Doc prescribed Lisdexamfeta 30mg and sertraline 50mg.

I started both meds 4 day ago. Most side effects have been manageable (dry mouth, feeling hotter than normal, headache) or even welcomed (decreased appetite lol).

One side effect that is concerning to me and has been consistent is a brief period of air hunger. Im talking like 5-10 minutes. I cant get a deep, satisfying breath. Feel like I have to sigh. Frequent yawning. I thought it was my body coming off of the vyvanse because it occurred around the same through the work week, but today it started earlier. Every time it occurs, I am sitting on the couch scrolling or watching TV. I do not feel anxious when it starts but it does cause anxiety.

Has anyone else experienced this? Could it be the vyvanse, zoloft, or combo of both? Will it get worse when dosage increases? What do you do to manage it?