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<blockquote data-quote="JoKalsbeek" data-source="post: 2691633" data-attributes="member: 401801"><p>You know, I did check side effects, but not of the Bu... Because I've had so many anti-depressants through the years, I wrongly assumed that I knew what my main side effects were going to be: migraines and vomiting. So I hoarded triptans ahead of time to combat the migraines, and considered myself well-prepared. But with my nurse's abject terror when it comes to giving me something else, I thought I'd read up some more. And as it turns out, chemically speaking, Bu's a lot like a stimulant, besides an anti-depressant. Ah. I wish she'd just tell me what her concerns are! I'd still like to try, mind you... So I'm hoping the professor she's contacting'll give the all-clear, and otherwise I can still talk to my GP about it. We'll see. Will still have to wait a while to try anything, couple of weeks at least, but now I know. But really, every time she seems really scared, and won't tell me why, it doesn't really inspire a whole lot of confidence. And I don't always know in what area her concerns lie, and I'm not House M.D. (though I do connect medical dots rather quickly). It'd be so much more straight forward if she'd just talk to me and let me in on her thought processes. It's my body and mind we're discussing, I'd like to have all the information before I yea or nay anything.</p><p></p><p>To be honest though, while I will try anything I am offered still, I don't believe medication'll be my route, after all. Supplements, maybe... If they don't trigger constant migraines. But I'm just going to read as much as I can about both ADHD and Autism, and see what works for others... In loopholes, hacks, tips and tricks, because there have to be work-arounds for this. It does mean having to accept I'll have to, for instance, cancel out my husband as well as all the other sounds in overwhelming surroundings. Noise cancelling headphones will work on him too, not just on screaming kids at a zoo, alas. And I so enjoy spending time with him, it hurts to lock him out with the rest of the sounds. And I keep thinking it's weird I can get into a deathly panic when practically harmless noise gets too much, but when I'm literally suffocating with no-one around to help me, I'm dead-calm. Almost indifferent. Now that I know what having a relatively peaceful mind could be like, not be barraged by everything, all the time... I hate having to let go of the idea that it could be sustainable. If I end up finding something, great, and I won't stop looking either, but... I think I'd better accept that some things aren't meant for me, and start working on making adjustments to make my life a bit more, well... Liveable. And less of a never-ending hell, really. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>Considering Guanfacine and many other options are (seemingly?) not available in the Netherlands at the moment, who knows.... One day. But for the moment I think I have to adjust my expectations down, and start looking for other crutches to keep me from falling over on my face every day. And keep an eye on things that are new on the Dutch market.</p><p></p><p>Ah, what a mess, so far. It's certainly a journey!</p><p>Thanks for everything,</p><p>Jo</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JoKalsbeek, post: 2691633, member: 401801"] You know, I did check side effects, but not of the Bu... Because I've had so many anti-depressants through the years, I wrongly assumed that I knew what my main side effects were going to be: migraines and vomiting. So I hoarded triptans ahead of time to combat the migraines, and considered myself well-prepared. But with my nurse's abject terror when it comes to giving me something else, I thought I'd read up some more. And as it turns out, chemically speaking, Bu's a lot like a stimulant, besides an anti-depressant. Ah. I wish she'd just tell me what her concerns are! I'd still like to try, mind you... So I'm hoping the professor she's contacting'll give the all-clear, and otherwise I can still talk to my GP about it. We'll see. Will still have to wait a while to try anything, couple of weeks at least, but now I know. But really, every time she seems really scared, and won't tell me why, it doesn't really inspire a whole lot of confidence. And I don't always know in what area her concerns lie, and I'm not House M.D. (though I do connect medical dots rather quickly). It'd be so much more straight forward if she'd just talk to me and let me in on her thought processes. It's my body and mind we're discussing, I'd like to have all the information before I yea or nay anything. To be honest though, while I will try anything I am offered still, I don't believe medication'll be my route, after all. Supplements, maybe... If they don't trigger constant migraines. But I'm just going to read as much as I can about both ADHD and Autism, and see what works for others... In loopholes, hacks, tips and tricks, because there have to be work-arounds for this. It does mean having to accept I'll have to, for instance, cancel out my husband as well as all the other sounds in overwhelming surroundings. Noise cancelling headphones will work on him too, not just on screaming kids at a zoo, alas. And I so enjoy spending time with him, it hurts to lock him out with the rest of the sounds. And I keep thinking it's weird I can get into a deathly panic when practically harmless noise gets too much, but when I'm literally suffocating with no-one around to help me, I'm dead-calm. Almost indifferent. Now that I know what having a relatively peaceful mind could be like, not be barraged by everything, all the time... I hate having to let go of the idea that it could be sustainable. If I end up finding something, great, and I won't stop looking either, but... I think I'd better accept that some things aren't meant for me, and start working on making adjustments to make my life a bit more, well... Liveable. And less of a never-ending hell, really. :D Considering Guanfacine and many other options are (seemingly?) not available in the Netherlands at the moment, who knows.... One day. But for the moment I think I have to adjust my expectations down, and start looking for other crutches to keep me from falling over on my face every day. And keep an eye on things that are new on the Dutch market. Ah, what a mess, so far. It's certainly a journey! Thanks for everything, Jo [/QUOTE]
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