Hi everyone. I had a busy day today. Got up at like 5:30 so I could get an MRI done, but then was too claustrophobic for the scanner. It was a very narrow one (I am relatively small and still felt suffocated). So, rescheduled for next week with the open MRI. I did stop and get a delicious matcha drink this morning on the way back and it was nice to start my day early.

I have been stressed with work but since starting to take Vyvanse things are a bit better. I mentioned recently my neuropsych testing was normal, but then discussed the differences between ADHD and anxiety symptoms with my therapist and she gave me a checklist and I really have a lot of the ADHD stuff, plus several family members have it. And I have had issues like this since I was a child and it affected my academic performance. So, she suggested I talk to my psychiatrist and he decided we could try the Vyvanse. The first day I took it it was too strong for me so I was sure that maybe it was not going to help, but at a lower dose I think it is going better. I am less scattered and able to pay attention better I think. I had to take notes from some work presentations for my supervisor and I got just about everything down where before I kept missing stuff and couldn't keep up. She also seemed happy with how I was communicating and my work. Not that she was disappointed before, but there were certain areas I was struggling with it I felt. I do still feel overwhelmed with work a bit, but the edge is off from the added issues I was having.

In addition to taking the meds I am trying to be more mindful of how my anxiety and emotions also play into my memory and cognitive things I feel I am experiencing. Like I couldn't find my car today, and was getting stressed which was affecting me so I tried to stay calm and be systematic and I ended up locating it. And I got new running shoes so going to try those out and get more exercise.

On another note, my partner's dog got sick and turned out they had an infection from a tick. Fortunately they seem to be improving with meds. It has been a little scary, though. I hate seeing that pup sick!