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Finally got one room almost decluttered and cleaned!2011-12-23T01:58:41+00:00

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    quizzical
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    High five for the big declutter job! That must feel so good! And another high five for getting on meds that are helping! Right now decluttering is a big priority for me as well, so keep posting your progress – it inspires me!

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    no_dop’s quote struck a chord with me:

    >>Meds-free is just not possible for some of us. Our lives are littered with the examples of med-free attempts. We changed our diet years ago ….. ………….. This all helps, but it stops short of addressing our symptoms……… I’m sure you’d prefer me to be medicated for my sleep disorder so that I don’t fall asleep while driving (there is no warning that it will happen). It’s also a safety issue, driving and unmedicated ADD is a risky combination according to professionals.<<

    Yep – and in fact the folks I’ve seen are pretty insistent that if it’s REALLY ADHD of the type/combination and severity I have, it would be a huge risk for me to NOT be trying meds for help. They were pretty blunt and clear that they didn’t understand why I was just now getting help.

    The meds are the key, I still have to unlock the door and go through it, and do the work. But without ’em, the door is locked. The first lady was VERY VERY concerned. The sleep doc considered it an emergency and worked me in THREE months ahead of others. Two of the 3 said it’s “for life”.

    ANYWAY, back on topic – no_dop – on the decluttering – I’m sorry for your loss! LOL – just kidding. Wait until you see what I’m getting done….. I think my wife is in shock…….. I’m even insisting that I help get the house in order and got up early a few days to make sure things got put away and cleaned up.

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    WOW, bill. that doesn’t sound like you. Looking forward to whatever surprise you have in store!

    I am just tired of trying (56 years worth), and really glad to have a bit of help with the meds. I suppose I could try to increase the doseage, but I’m stable where I am now, and I see enough progress with them to realize that I can plow my way through the mess eventually, with my husband’s help (I couldn’t do it if he wasn’t on meds too). I do really have to watch my stress levels.

    There’s some clarity now, without the daytime sleepiness and foggy brain, for most of my waking hours. But I still have trouble with executive functions, and I do still get pretty tired at night sometimes, so that’s why I have to make sure I capitalize on the meds effects.

    Both psychiatrists I saw (ADHD and sleep specialist) warned me bout driving unmedicated. That’s actually the next chapter in the Gina Pera audiobook – driving while distracted. Is there any other way for an unmedicated ADDer?

    Thanks quizzical, for cheering us all on! How are you doing, carsonky?

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