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[Scattybird]

Hello Hey – if the meds do nothing then maybe discuss changing to something else?

BUT on saying that, I find the meds I take are subtle in their effect but it has taken me months to get the dose right. I notice you say you are recently diagnosed so expect to have to adjust the dose or type of medication until you find what works.

I need to have the right mindset to some extent for them to work. What they do is to help me do what I should but I have to tell myself what I should be doing. I still have to try to motivate myself which isn’t always easy.

The trick is to start small. The temptation is to think the meds will make us into super-functional domestic and professional Goddesses (and Gods) but they don’t. But they do help us move forward to that goal to a greater or lesser extent.

So, back to the trick – start small and don’t expect sudden changes. You need to develop habits and that’s easier with the meds. So if for example you want to read a book, don’t think about the whole book. Just think you’ll read a paragraph. Do that every day until it’s a habit. Then read two paragraphs….and then a chapter etc.

So I believe it’s about developing habits and not doing too much at one go and then failing. Once something is a habit it’s easier to expand it without being overwhelmed or distracted (well…kind of anyway!).

Also, if you have a ‘to do’ list – just do one thing on that list. Don’t be overwhelmed. Treat yourself when you’ve done something good. Even if that’s just to feel some pride because you’ve done it. We’re usually so behind and stressed about stuff we forget to be pleased with an achievement because we’re stressing about some other undone task or late thing or other.

Good luck!

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