A Sense of Mental Dead End

[Vesta]

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.

 

[Judge]

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.

 

[Aspychata]

Thanks for explaining depression a bit. l knew someone who suffered from this, but l didn't understand what they dealt with @Judge .

 

[Vesta]

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

 

[vergil96]

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

 

[Rodafina]

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.

 

[Vesta]

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.

 

[Judge]

Thanks for explaining depression a bit. l knew someone who suffered from this, but l didn't understand what they dealt with @Judge .

Thanks. Frankly it isn't always an easy thing to explain.

 

[Judge]

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 a long 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.

 

[SHambly]

I can really relate to what you’re saying. It’s tough when the things that once felt natural, like reading or focusing, suddenly become a struggle. I’ve gone through periods where even the simplest tasks felt impossible, and the frustration only made it worse.


What helped me a little was lowering the bar for myself — taking very small steps instead of pushing for big goals. Even reading a single page or writing just a couple of sentences can feel like progress. And honestly, sometimes just acknowledging that it’s hard is already a step forward.


You’re definitely not alone in this.

 

[Vesta]

I can really relate to what you’re saying. It’s tough when the things that once felt natural, like reading or focusing, suddenly become a struggle. I’ve gone through periods where even the simplest tasks felt impossible, and the frustration only made it worse.


What helped me a little was lowering the bar for myself — taking very small steps instead of pushing for big goals. Even reading a single page or writing just a couple of sentences can feel like progress. And honestly, sometimes just acknowledging that it’s hard is already a step forward.


You’re definitely not alone in this.

I have always felt this way, it seems. Since childhood, I have felt that I am very stupid, so there is no point in trying too hard to study or make an effort. But in the past few years, I tried to improve my logic, reading, and speech — yet it all turned out to be in vain. It seems there is no real point in trying to improve anything when I have ‘****** brains,’ which, as it seems to me, was confirmed by IQ tests

 

[Judge]

All compounded by many of us living in societies where it's not so much what you know, but rather who you know.

When being streetwise surpasses being bookwise.

A consideration that can put many of us on the spectrum at a disadvantage no matter how bright we may or may not be.