Overthinking Out Loud
Overthinking Out Loud
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ADHD Meds in My 50s: Unexpected Side Effects of Strattera (Atomoxetine) and Elvanse (Vyvanse).
In this video, I share my experience with trying ADHD medication in my 50s, specifically starting Atomoxetine (Strattera), which caused severe side effects that nearly landed me in the hospital. One of the most distressing side effects was urinary retention, making it almost impossible for me to pee. The experience was both scary and overwhelming, leaving me with a tough decision about whether to continue ADHD medication at all.
After struggling with these debilitating side effects, I decided to try a different ADHD medication, Elvanse (Vyvanse) and thankfully, it’s been much more effective and manageable in these first few days.
If you’ve had similar struggles with ADHD medication side-ef...
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ADHD Late Diagnosis at 50: Starting Medication for the First Time.
Просмотров 33114 часов назад
Is it ever too late to treat ADHD? I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 50s, and I've recently made the life-changing decision to start medication. This video chronicles my journey, shares what to expect when starting ADHD meds, and offers hope for anyone navigating ADHD in later life. Let’s break the stigma together. X: www.x.com/ColinDobsonFox. Patreon: www.patreon.com/NakedFox #ADHD #ADHDMeds #me...
What Happens to the Black Sheep of the Family?
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Part biography. Words by Nicole LePera. How it feels to be the black sheep of the family, the scapegoat in a toxic household, and how you can be free! "The black sheep of the family has felt alone or misunderstood their entire lives. They can also see dysfunction most clearly and want to heal from the past. They’re curious, sensitive, and willing to self reflect which makes them “stand out” fro...
Overthinking Out Loud! Time to Battle the Demons TOGETHER! 😈
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
Welcome to Overthinking Out Loud! - where mental health gets real, relatable, and sometimes maybe a little bit ridiculous. 🤪 Here, we dive into the wild world of anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and the entire mental health spectrum, with a healthy dose of positivity, and even humour (because if we don't laugh, we might just cry 😅). Expect videos that explore the quirks of the brain, diary-st...
Autism and Me - UPDATE! Five Years Later...
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.3 месяца назад
Recorded April 2023 for our Foxes Afloat channel. I'm autistic, also called ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Asperger's Syndrome, and autism, and I have ADHD. Five years ago, in a last ditch attempt to save my mental health, I made a decision to sell our home, quit my job, and buy a canal narrowboat. The plan was to escape the triggers that were causing me to be hyper-anxious, and instead, learn...
Can Anxiety Kill You? My Fight with Health Anxiety.
Просмотров 6963 месяца назад
Health anxiety can feel terrifying, and at times, it feels like it's not only taking over my life, but actually TAKING my life! In this video, I open up about the constant fear that my anxiety is affecting my health and the emotional toll it takes. I'll also share the coping strategies I'm trying to manage the fear and regain control. If you're struggling with similar feelings, I hope my story ...
How Naked Wild Swimming Can BOOST Your Mental Health.
Просмотров 6423 месяца назад
In this video, I’m sharing something deeply personal and meaningful to me: why I love swimming naked in my local loch. For me, it’s not just about the buzz of cold water swimming, although that’s part of it! It’s a way to decompress. I talk about the incredible sense of escape that comes with being in the water, the peaceful solitude of the loch, and the way it helps me escape the pressures of ...
Autism and Me - Getting an Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD Diagnosis.
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
One of my early videos, recorded back in 2018. I talk about growing up with undiagnosed Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD. Whatever you call it, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Aspergers Syndrome, it's the cause of my anxiety, depression, and meltdowns. It's the reason I had to give up my dream career in radio, and it's driven me to self-harm and thoughts of suic...