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What was the most surprising change you noticed after starting medication? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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For me, it’s how much better I can do things I thought I was already fine at. Like engaging in conversations, handling complex logic, or just consciously relaxing.

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was able to control my focus with ease instead of having it yanked away by almost anything, and also got able to control the hyperfocus periods (as in, being able to stop whatever I'm doing to take care of other important needs).

As a side benefit, my mood also got better, during medication effects I feel less anxiety and am less prone to anger.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

feel less anxiety and am less prone to anger

This is a huge one for me, too. I managed my transition to a new provider poorly and am consequently out of medication, and I have so much less tolerance for other people and their bullshit. It took conscious effort to not be cunty with a store employee the other day when he had the temerity to interrupt my search of a shelf for a thing to offer to help with my search. 😂 It wasn't until I was relaying the story to my husband that I went from "can you fucking believe that asshole" to "can you fucking believe what an asshole I am omfg." 🤦

I very nearly replied to his second, "What are you looking for?" with "None of your fucking business!!" 😂🤦 jfc. I just ignored him instead, which I'm sure was also offensive.

I just can't go out into public after mid-morning until I get more medication, I am a menace. 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

In my case I often get stressed with my step-son, because he's not only got the worst case of ADD I've ever seen (without the Hyperactive part) and is always absent-minded, but he also puts zero effort into attempting to overcome his challenges. Teenagers are so damn hard to deal with 🤦‍♀️

And at my work I have some "difficult" co-workers who just can't seem to understand the concept of "asynchronous communications" and demand instant attention all the time. Wonderful for someone with a tough time focusing 😅

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Oh my god, yes! Less frustration, less anger at insignificant things, and I guess less "cunty" overall which is the most important benefit for me. Just like you, I feel like a total asshole when I'm not medicated, and I don't like myself very much in these situations...