u/Turbulent_Tea621

Hello all you disorganised lot 😇

I'm coming off of vyvanse because Its triggering addictive behaviours in me. So for my safety I need to come off all stimulants. Vyvanse has been brilliant for:

Mood, Motivation, Hyperfocus, Drive to do boring stuff, Slightly better socially

And bad for:

Sleep, Reliance, Overstimulation and anxiety and No desire to be social. Literally can sit in my apartment and play FIFA for hours. It ain't good.

Just wanted to see if anyone could share their experience of using straterra or any other non stim meds and how it benefitted you? Also considering intuniv as my CNS is FRIED from CPTSD that I'm being treated for and apparently its good for that.

Thanks y'all!

Hello all you disorganised lot 😇

I'm coming off of vyvanse because Its triggering addictive behaviours in me. So for my safety I need to come off all stimulants. Vyvanse has been brilliant for:

Mood, Motivation, Hyperfocus, Drive to do boring stuff, Slightly better socially

And bad for:

Sleep, Reliance, Overstimulation and anxiety and No desire to be social. Literally can sit in my apartment and play FIFA for hours. It ain't good.

Just wanted to see if anyone could share their experience of using straterra or any other non stim meds and how it benefitted you? Also considering intuniv as my CNS is FRIED from CPTSD that I'm being treated for and apparently its good for that.

Thanks y'all!

Hi everyone

Won't bore you all with my life story. I have combined type ADHD. Struggle with motivation, RSD and impulse mostly and some executive function.

I also have CPTSD symptoms. I'm in drug and alcohol recovery and have just had to stop lisdex as it was threatening to become a real issue. I'm taking 10mg lexapro (8 weeks in). I have sleep issues that I've had for over a decade and a very reactive CNS.

I'm meeting with my psychologist soon to discuss other treatment options for my ADHD. Just wanted experiences from you guys that have taken non stimulants or found good combos that help!

Thank you in advance 😊!!

Hello all.

It's recently been discovered that I'm the family scapegoat. Been attacked by brother and mother for setting boundaries and now sister is ignoring me. I'm on my own. I was an addict for 12 years. No doubt because of the absolute lack of emotional attunement received at home as a young boy but anyhow. I won't pity myself too much...

I have anxiety about life now. The dynamics have changed forever. I have blocked my brother on everything and have no desire to unblock him. My mum weaponised my recovery (4.5 years sober) in an attempt to drag me back into the victim so she's no longer safe.

I handed my notice in at work a few weeks ago. I have one last pay cheque coming and then that's it didn't find a new job as my current job was making me miserable. I have some inheritance to live off until next year that my dad gave me from his parents. I'm just freaking out a bit. I'm not sure if it's their voice or mine.

I'm a talented actor who's booked paid work on TV and film during my sobriety, I've just got myself a rescue dog and I'm healthy. Yet I'm scared. I'm scared I'll mess up and have to go back to them. I'm scared they want me to. I'm scared I'll be cut off from any sort of inheritance and the pain that will cause me emotionally. I have loads to offer. I'm a hard worker. Loyal, caring and help others but this horrible doubt I have is so unpleasant. Looking for successful scapegoat stories please 🥺 🙏🏼

Hey y'all

My lexapro journey so far for you guys if you need a bit of hope..

Week 1 - no side effects, no therapeutic effects

Week 2 - insomnia, heightened hopelessness

Week 3 - insomnia, bad wave of depression and despair

Week 4 - slightly noticeable decrease in social anxiety. Mood still relatively low. Still struggling with sleep

Week 5 - sleep disruptions. Less general anxiety and significantly less social anxiety

Week 6 - sleep started to improve. Social anxiety nearly gone. Mood has been meh

Week 7 - no social anxiety, noticeably better mood. Still struggling with sleep.

Looking forward to what the next month brings. God bless 🙏🏼 ✨

Hello!

I'm in my 7th week of 10mg and just wanted some guidance and to give an update. One thing I've noticed is my social anxiety has greatly improved which I'm really happy with. I don't overplay convos in my head and I feel more comfortable around people. That's the only real benefit I've seen so far.

I am not really wanting to leave my house much. Little to no interest in socialising or being around people. I don't really feel relaxed enough to watch a film in peace and I'm still incredibly hard on myself. I just hope this improves? Should I go up on dose?

Also, my REM sleep has tanked big time. I'm not enjoying that at all.

Hi everyone. I need some help 🙏🏼

I've recently blocked my younger brother (34) from all platforms after he threw a major wobbler for asking for some space. (We are usually close). This isn't the first time he's done it and I've always let it slide but I'd had enough. He went straight to my mum and dad (which he's done before when I've stepped back).

Parents ringing me worried about my mental health which was ok at the time but is now TERRIBLE. My mum started saying all sorts for me to ignore his behaviour without acknowledging the tactics he was deploying after I sent her screenshots of the texts. I held strong and she then resulted to trying to discredit my reality and my mental health. I responded to the gaslight by grey rocking which she picked up on. She then bought me a gift which was clearly a sign of guilt which I didn't accept POLITELY. she then said 'i won't forget that'. Basically threatening me and then weaponised my sobriety journey against me saying 'where in your journey does it say to treat your mum with cold contempt'. It wasn't cold. She has been stressed lately but there were too many red flags.

I've not took 2 weeks of no contact with them all (sister and dad included who haven't been as involved) and I feel absolutely horrible. I'm already titrating on lexapro week 7 10mg and I'm just full of fear, self doubt and anxiety like I'm the one messing up. None of them will apologise. My brother tried at the time but it wasn't a real apology. I've done real amends in my recovery program I know what a real apology looks like.

I just don't know what to do moving forward. A few people have said they may just need to get used to my boundaries which I've never been good at setting. I've been a walking target for people taking advantage to be honest and that's my fault but I don't want to shrink anymore.

I'm into my 7th week on 10mg of escetalopram and wanted to give my thoughts and an update for anyone starting out and also to get opinions on whether I should go to 20mg.

Firstly, I have definitely noticed a reduction of anxiety, particularly social anxiety. I'm much better when I'm around people. Don't play convos out in my head anymore and I'm just calmer with people which is amazing and I'm very happy with that result.

I am, however, not wanting to leave my apartment much. I'm still being very hard and borderline horrible to myself and still not very content with myself and my decisions.

I just want to feel happy, Peaceful and have conviction and trust in myself and my choices and decisions without worrying so much about what others think of me. I am in therapy at the moment.

I'm also currently seeking advice from a separate councillor/mentor as my brother and mother have been showing narcissistic behaviours which has knocked me for 6 these last two weeks. Been Manipulated, gaslit, guilt tripped and smeared for setting a boundary which isn't cool and I'm the one freaking out for blocking my brother and taking a two week break from speaking to my family. My mind is just focussing on it and worrying about the outcome moving forward.

Do I bump up to 20mg?

I'm on day 45 of 10mg and I just feel numb and flat and haven't felt joy or happiness for a long time. Yesterday I had a day off my ADHD meds thinking the Lexapro would keep me afloat and I just stayed in bed all day. I've had a horrific few weeks with my family. There's been some very toxic things said to me and about me which really isn't helping. My brother Is showing narcissistic traits and I've had to block him which is hurting. I just need some support and some words of advice. I was already in a bad place before the meds and before my brothers behavior and I'm self destructing in my head. Catastrophising and beating myself up for everything. 😢

I've been taking Lexapro for 36 days now at 10mg. I also take stimulants for ADHD daily. I started Lexapro because I want to feel ok enough to have days off the stims. It's been a rough few weeks and I've even used a bit more stims than Prescribed a few days whilst adjusting to the Lexapro. I've bought myself a times lock box so this doesn't be one a habit. Ive done it mainly because the worse side effect I got was insomnia but that's levelling out now but I don't feel any effects on my depression. Can notice reduced anxiety and I'm more calm in social situations but my moods still low. Any stories of encouragement would be great or any advice really. I'm not in a good spot today 😢