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  • If it’s not a hassle to switch, then it would be worth trying. Everyone is different in how they react to things, and it’s okay to try a few just to see if you like one better

    I really preferred vyvanse to other stimulants, because I didn’t crash as soon as it wore off. But I struggled with how long it lasted in a day, and kept going back to Adderall because that was easier to control

    You didn’t ask this, but I’m on clonidine now and it’s everything I wanted out of an ADHD med plus it helps with anxiety. And, I can have coffee again without feeling like my heart is going to fly away lol. Just mentioning that to point back to my first paragraph, what works for me might not work for the next person and vice versa






  • Maybe stop trying to use words. Use colors or textures, make a little posterboard and work through what looks or feels right in her head. Meaning, if dark blue means she’s scared, or if green means she’s frustrated that’s okay. Don’t just go with red= angry if that didn’t feels right for her. Let her use as many colors or textures as she needs to get her point across.

    It’s also really important to include what she wants from you on this board. Like, just shut up for an hour, or hold her, or go to the store and get her favorite soda. This is just to help her build trust that she can have some control in an uncomfortable situation. Right now she might not really have that, and may be why she’s landed on avoidance

    Use it while physically together, but also take a picture so a screenshot can be shared with little edits over what she’s associated with her feelings.

    When I’m overstimulated by emotions I have an internal meltdown that can graduate to external if I’m being pushed. I absolutely can’t think of words in that state, and often I’m afraid to even express myself in those moments.