I'm Still Alive!
By Tammy
@tammys85 (31532)
Baltimore, Maryland
August 13, 2026 7:27pm CST
Hey there, everyone. I know I haven't been around. My focus has been off since switching to non-stimulant ADHD meds. So by the time I'm finished with my work, I don't feel like posting. I'll start my increased dosage tomorrow, so hopefully I'll get back into my groove within a few weeks. It has to continue getting into my system.
But, posting right now via phone is a start.
Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you guys know I'm still alive. My not being around hasn't been intentional, but I hope that'll change soon.
Alrighty, I'm going to get back to Big Brother 28. I hope you're all doing well. Stay safe and take care. :)
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@almostoveryou (5211)
• Philippines
14 Aug
I'm glad you're doing well, Tammy. My eldest daughter was recently prescribed Concerta, but she hasn't taken any because it's out of stock in most pharmacies. Good to know that you've switched to a non-stimulant ADHD med. I hope it works well for you.
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
17 Aug
Thank you so much! I was on Adderall, and that's the main reason I switched to a non-stimulant. I need something consistent, not something that's going to keep running out. Plus, I think it clashed with my anxiety. I miss the focus I had while on it, but that wasn't worth the anxiety in general or the stress about when I'd get my next refill. I think my dose increase is starting to work, thanks again!
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
2 Sep
@almostoveryou Right. I deal with anxiety without the ADHD meds making it worse. No sense in continuing to mess with my own anxiety, especially for meds that were constantly on backorder.
@almostoveryou (5211)
• Philippines
20 Aug
@tammys85 That makes sense. Routine and other measures can improve focus. Best to have a general sense of calm most of the time. You're welcome!
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@Ineeddentures (46503)
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14 Aug
Glad to see you alive and well Tammy
Hope you have been keeping well
Any anxiety of late?
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
14 Aug
Hiiii! And thank you! My anxiety had been okay, nothing out of the ordinary with me. It's mostly been my focus and just feeling tired that's been an issue. Increasing my ADHD meds was a start, but I also need to sleep better.
How have you been?
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@Ineeddentures (46503)
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14 Aug
@tammys85
Well not sleeping very well
The heat makes me ill
We did go on vacation twice
Can't complain
Yvonne is having a good spell so that's good
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
17 Aug
@Ineeddentures Oh no, I'm sorry. I hope it cools down for you soon! I'm glad about your vacation and Yvonne's good spell!
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@DaddyEvil (178250)
• United States
14 Aug
I'll admit, I was worrying about you. I'm glad you've started on your new meds and hope your system does well with them.
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
17 Aug
Oh no, I'm sorry! For future reference, several MyLotters have me on their social media and can confirm that I'm okay. @thislittlepennyearns, @MommyOfEli2013, @shaggin, and @Ineeddentures (or that better have been Jimbo that I accepted, lol).
Thank you! I think it's slowly starting to help. It's taking a bit of time to focus or refocus on my work, but I'm getting there.
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@DaddyEvil (178250)
• United States
18 Aug
@tammys85 The only one of those that I still talk to is @shaggin and she isn't on myLot very often anymore. I worry that her hubby might get upset if I call/text her very often.
It's okay, I worry about a lot of people on myLot.
You're welcome. Some meds have to get into your system for a while before they actually start working well for you. I have some like that.
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@tammys85 (31532)
• Baltimore, Maryland
19 Aug
@DaddyEvil Gotcha. Which social media do you use? Maybe I can add ya to something! I'm mostly active on X, Instagram, Threads, FB, and sometimes BlueSky, but I feel like I'm talking to myself on the latter lol.
It's all good. I know how it feels to worry, so if I can reduce that, it's a win lol.
Thanks again! I think it's starting to work!
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@Deepizzaguy (125206)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
14 Aug
I am happy for you that you are feeling better.
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@Deepizzaguy (125206)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Aug
@tammys85 You are welcome.
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@RasmaSandra (100784)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Aug
Glad to hear from you and wishing you a good weekend,
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@MommyOfEli2013 (93284)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Aug
Well it is good to see an update, sorry I missed this the other day. I am not around consistently myself.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (93284)
• Rupert, Idaho
17 Aug
@tammys85 Well that is good to hear, and no problem!
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@valherma00 (5346)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
18 Aug
i'm glad you're healthy and okay. i also appear now and then on mylot
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