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Day 3 post failed suicide attempt – High-Functioning Autistic Savant syndrome
Morning 5:00am on a Tuesday I wake up with the request from the nurse, who entered our room, to sit up and have my blood pressure monitored. She asks about my pain and for a moment I forgot what she was referring to… Oh, yes, now I recall…the scar on my wrist. I received 11…
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Day 1 in Psychiatric ward post failed suicide attempt – High-functioning Autistic Savant syndrome
The first day in a Psychiatric ward is not like in the movies. I did not know what to expect and had to follow instructions from nurses who have dealt with people with severe psychological issues, addiction, trauma, life-changing events and depression. I did not see myself in any of these categories… After my first…
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ADHD And Creativity
There is no one answer to the question of whether ADHD leads to creativity or not. Some people with ADHD are highly creative, while others are not. However, many experts believe that there is a link between the two. Thinking outside the box One reason for this may be that people with ADHD often have…
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ADHD And Creativity
There is no one answer to the question of whether ADHD leads to creativity or not. Some people with ADHD are highly creative, while others are not. However, many experts believe that there is a link between the two. Thinking outside the box One reason for this may be that people with ADHD often have…
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Why do stimulants work when you have ADHD?
ADHD Inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive children often suffer from a lack of attention. This is because those with ADHD have an imbalance in certain neurotransmitters within their brains which help control how they behave as well as their focus. In the brain, there are two main neurotransmitters that play a role in ADHD: norepinephrine and…
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Autism and ADHD medication, does it help?
Check out this article: ADHD & Symptom Tests ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER When to Consider Medical Supports for Autism Non-medical interventions are the best choice for treating autism. But sometimes, medication can be used to help support a child or adult with ASD. BY MARK BERTIN, M.D.MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY ROBERTO OLIVARDIA, PH.D. ON SEPTEMBER…
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Day 14 post failed suicide attempt – There and back again…
5:00am Nurse takes my blood pressure. Breakfast. Alone… I have porridge, not too hot, not too cold, just right… I have yogurt and fresh fruit. I enjoy an omelette with cheese and bacon bits. I wash it down with a cup of coffee. I take my medicine with a glass of apple juice. I take…
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Day 11 post failed suicide attempt – familiarity breeds contempt
5:00am Nurse checks blood pressure. Breakfast. Shower. The Psychiatrist informs the staff to tell me that he would only visit at 19:00 that evening. The Psychologist will only visit me at 15:00, so I have the morning to myself. I start to work on what the Psychiatrist asked the previous day, and I try to…
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Day 7 post failed suicide attempt – roommates of a High-functioning Autistic Savant
5:00am Nurse take blood pressure. Breakfast Shower Wait… Nurse informs me that the Psychiatrist will only visit later that morning so I decide to take stock of the first week in this very interesting place called: Psychiatric Hospital. The 3 gentlemen sharing my room with me has different reasons why they find themselves in this…
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Day 3 post failed suicide attempt – High-Functioning Autistic Savant syndrome
Morning 5:00am on a Tuesday I wake up with the request from the nurse, who entered our room, to sit up and have my blood pressure monitored. She asks about my pain and for a moment I forgot what she was referring to… Oh, yes, now I recall…the scar on my wrist. I received 11…
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