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Dec 05, 2016, 03:25 PM
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Ever since I started meds 1 year ago, I've found myself going in and out of "autodrive". Basically, I'll be doing a task without realizing that I'm doing it, or I'll be doing a task without realizing what's actually going on
This very thing just happened to me as I was driving to the pharmacy to pick up some emergency meds that I ran out of. I was driving without realizing I was actually driving. Then it hit me and I was about to shiit my pants because the entire time I was in lala land not even paying attention. Can anyone else relate? I feel like all these meds have fuked with me pretty badly |
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Dec 05, 2016, 04:24 PM
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Yes... it happens to me often. I've been on Wellbutrin and Lamictal for a few years, and it seems to only get worse. Only problem is that no other medications work for me, and so I just try to utilize brain-focusing exercises. I also have to basically talk to myself and remind myself to focus on the task at hand.... it's hard.
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Dec 05, 2016, 08:16 PM
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I used to have that. Or something like it: meds have helped me focus more.
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Dec 05, 2016, 08:21 PM
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I think it's fairly normal to space out while driving (which is scary). When we're doing everyday repetitive tasks, our brains just don't give it the same attention as something new.
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Dec 05, 2016, 11:25 PM
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that **** happens to me all the time when I'm driving. I've driven 45 minutes to T before and have little recollection of the drive there by the time I arrive. it has nothing to do with meds.
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Bipolar 1 with mixed and psychotic symptoms & ADHD Meds Latuda 120mg Lamictal 200mg Haldol 5mg (+5mg during mixed episodes) Vyvanse 40mg morning 20mg noon Benztropine 0.5mg |
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Dec 06, 2016, 11:07 AM
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I used to have that happen more than it does now.
I find I am currently hyper-aware while on the road. My reflex times are much quicker, it seems. Be safe!  WC Last edited by Wild Coyote; Dec 06, 2016 at 12:43 PM. |
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Dec 06, 2016, 11:12 AM
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Yes. All. The. Time. I pay no attention ! Lol
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Dec 06, 2016, 12:44 PM
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Yep, I take the same route to and from work everyday....definitely on auto drive
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Dec 06, 2016, 12:59 PM
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I think that's just a function of familiarity with the route. I know going to my pharmacy I'm on autopilot. I go there so often it's crazy. I'm friends with all the staff at this point.
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