I can’t cope

[AuntGlow]

Good afternoon @Captain24, 

I can hear that your feelings are big right now and that's okay. 

How do you feel about practicing 'dropping anchor'? 

I will be here to hold space and listen. 

PS: My emotions are always much more intense before my period, so that could very well be a contibuter today. My understanding is that PMS can be more impactful for those with ADHD as well! 

So remember to hold that in your mind, this isn't your fault. 💛

[Captain24]

Ok here it goes @AuntGlow 

I feel tired

I feel annoyed

i feel frustrated 

I feel lazy

i feel overwhelmed. 
I feel anxious

I feel like crying

Thats a lot in the dropping anchor! Im getting better at it. 

Sometimes I get emotional and sometimes I don’t. But this is the first time after coming off the other med. I more emotional without that med. My psych was happy about that though. Not sure I am 😂 

[AuntGlow]

This is really great awareness of what's going on for you right now @Captain24. And yes, you are getting better at it. 😍

I understand, feeling a lot is... a lot!

What has your psych recommended you do to come back to your body/engage after you have acknowledged what's going on for you? 💛

[Captain24]

A grounding exercise to bring myself back. I usually do the 5 things one. @AuntGlow 

Just been doing some research. ADHD and ASD definitely fit and gives lots af answers and insight but also perimenopause is a factor too. Difficulty sleeping, mood fluctuations… all the same symptoms as everything else. 

My stomach pain is intense and my cigarette craving is out of control. 

Just adds to everything else! 

[ArraDreaming]

Good to see you interacting with others on different thread @Captain24

[AuntGlow]

That's a good one @Captain24. Did it help you tonight?

It sounds like there are a lot of puzzle pieces clicking together.

I hate this for you. 😫 Poor thing... 

You know I'm gonna ask - what could be soothing for you tonight? 😌

[Captain24]

It didn’t really @AuntGlow. But I tried. 

yeah it’s all happening for me.

Im thinking that I should have a shower. 

[tyme]

Hey @Captain24 ,

Just wanted to pop in to say that I'm thinking of you and hope tomorrow goes okay.

Have a bank of strategies with you when you get into that truck... or... pray for inclement weather so work is called off??? Then you can hang around on the forums while you wait lol.

Have I told you that when I get my monthlys, I have nesting behaviours? That's how I know. I start shopping and cleaning the house. I stay up cleaning cleaning cleaning and I can't go to bed until everything is clear!!!

If I don't see you later tonight, know that I'm thinking about you!

[AuntGlow]

I'm proud of you for trying @Captain24 - you're feeling things out and that's part of the work. 

I hope your shower was relaxing, and I hope you get some rest tonight. 

Good luck at work! I will be back tomorrow. 💛

[tyme]

Heya @Captain24 ,

Are you at work?

How are you?