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A Sense of Mental Dead End

When I have trouble getting things done at home, going to the library or a public space always helps me.

Try finding an environment where you feel less distracted.
In public places, when interacting with others, I sometimes come across as silly, at least that’s what people tell me. Maybe it’s because I get nervous, I’m not really sure.
 
In public places, when interacting with others, I sometimes come across as silly, at least that’s what people tell me. Maybe it’s because I get nervous, I’m not really sure.

I had to seek a doctor willing to prescribe a very powerful "beta-blocker" medication I took for a few years to overcome such nervousness (social anxiety). Particularly with persons I either didn't know, or those who had some kind of leverage over me, such as at work.
 
I had to seek a doctor willing to prescribe a very powerful "beta-blocker" medication I took for a few years to overcome such nervousness (social anxiety). Particularly with persons I either didn't know, or those who had some kind of leverage over me, such as at work.
I’ve been thinking about getting this medication, but I’m a bit uneasy about using it without a doctor’s consultation. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to see a doctor
 
Looks like you didn’t quite catch what I meant
there are simple recipies out there too, but nobody will tell you what you want to prepare, because you didn't give detail - maybe because you don't want help with that. you said you won't eat bland meals, because they're not tasty and if it was meals from a cafe, you'd eat them. obvious conclusion: making more attractive meals at home.

not uncommon with adhd, btw
 
I’ve been thinking about getting this medication, but I’m a bit uneasy about using it without a doctor’s consultation.
You should definitely consult with a doctor about taking this. Beta blockers can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels in people who have a normal blood pressure and are taking it for anxiety. This happened to me.

Some of us have a lot of conditions where eating can become a chore and not a pleasure. Hard to explain sometimes. When you might be able to rationalize it all in your head, yet your appetite remains ambivalent about it.
I am as you described here. But, unfortunately, we must find a way because "picky eating" (it seems SO much more complicated than that, doesn't it?) can be deadly if you are chronically not getting proper nutrients. I allowed my food aversions to put me in a very dangerous place before I appreciated how serious that can be. It may not be easy, but it is something that we must address if we want any chance at a good life. Some chores aren't fun, but they must be done.
 
there are simple recipies out there too, but nobody will tell you what you want to prepare, because you didn't give detail - maybe because you don't want help with that. you said you won't eat bland meals, because they're not tasty and if it was meals from a cafe, you'd eat them. obvious conclusion: making more attractive meals at home.

not uncommon with adhd, btw
It’s not about the food, I’m sure. I used to eat quite normally before, but my condition — both cognitive and emotional — was about the same as it is now, not any better.
 
You should definitely consult with a doctor about taking this. Beta blockers can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels in people who have a normal blood pressure and are taking it for anxiety. This happened to me.

Absolutely. This such meds are not within the realm of simple or over the counter medications.

Note I didn't bother to go into detail about the prescription medication I was given. There's along story to it as the medication was eventually flagged as being problematic given the possibility of developing certain cardiac issues. While I didn't have any blood pressure issues, it did eventually cause me to have Pulmonary Atrial Convulsions (PACs). Considered relatively harmless, but should be monitored by medical professionals.

The medication definitely helped when it came to my social anxiety, but it was a tradeoff of sorts. Of course I don't see any doctor prescribing today what I took long ago.

I am as you described here. But, unfortunately, we must find a way because "picky eating" (it seems SO much more complicated than that, doesn't it?) can be deadly if you are chronically not getting proper nutrients. I allowed my food aversions to put me in a very dangerous place before I appreciated how serious that can be. It may not be easy, but it is something that we must address if we want any chance at a good life. Some chores aren't fun, but they must be done.

Definitely. While I take multivitamins as a sort of "stopgap" approach to my picky eating, I also realize that in the "big picture" of nutrition, it's not enough.
 

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