Overdue Update

Before I start, I wanted to thank you for your comments on a recent post (The Truth Hurts). I was really struggling with a lot of things and I did get to follow up with the doc. Since my ADHD was diagnosed, they have been treating it with stimulants like Adderall, Vyvance, etc… Well, part … Continue reading Overdue Update →

The Truth Hurts

It can be very easy to hide things when posting on social media or in a blog. As the daily posts go live, no one will ever really know if something is wrong. As someone who has a lot of posts that are written beforehand and scheduled to post on a specific day and time, … Continue reading The Truth Hurts →

Monday Milestone!

Movie Music Monday will return next week. Every now and then you have to celebrate your accomplishments, so I will do that today. I have a tendency to get sidetracked. I often start things and stop before they are finished. I have come to understand that goes along with my ADHD. I suppose it was … Continue reading Monday Milestone! →

Health Update

I got a couple emails asking, so I thought I'd give you an update. After taking down the Christmas decorations, I began to feel numbness in both hands and in my arms. I had a lot of swelling in my hands and feet. I also had joint pain. After a video visit with the doctor, … Continue reading Health Update →

Short Week

I am so glad for the short work week. I'm looking forward to family time. Sam and I have Friday off and we are going to the Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo. We did this almost every year we have been together, but haven't ventured through it with the kids yet. This will be … Continue reading Short Week →

Thursday Thoughts

I'm forcing myself to write today. I have some funny things to share, and these are the type of things that have kept me going the last couple weeks. Feeling ... not right When I got the diagnosis of ADHD recently and began the new medication, I had hoped that I would start to feel … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts →

The Answers Bring More Questions … and Hope

I am a bit overwhelmed today. So overwhelmed that I wasn't sure I'd want to write. However, I feel I need to. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I had a doctor visit to discuss the results of all of the ADHD testing. I will tell you that it was about as thorough as you … Continue reading The Answers Bring More Questions … and Hope →

Wednesday Randomness

The last few posts have been all about books, so I figured I would just toss out a bit of an update. We Have Curbs The road project is almost done! We have curbs! We should have a street soon and hopefully sidewalks and the rest of my driveway, too! This headache cannot be over … Continue reading Wednesday Randomness →

Closer to Answers?

This morning, I had a telemedicine visit to discuss whether or not I qualified for ADHD testing. You may recall a few months ago, there was some discussion with my PCP and my therapist about whether or not this is something I am dealing with. I blogged about it here: https://nostalgicitalian.com/2023/05/03/mayday-mayday-i-have-problems/ In the 45 minute … Continue reading Closer to Answers? →

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

I just found out that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. You HAVE to take care of yourself. I have learned this over time as I realize just how many things I have going on. Anxiety, Depression, Stress, OCD, and now possible ADHD. (For those who have reached out and asked, I am currently waiting … Continue reading May Is Mental Health Awareness Month →