I’m not sure what’s causing it. The only thing I can think of is that I’ve been taking Abilify more regularly. Everything went well for my job and picking up the boy I’m watching from school. I decided to use the GPS and it took me the longer way, and I don’t know why so that was frustrating. I didn’t go on the highway and it wasn’t too much out of the way. I’ve just had a very stressful day and now I’m at home trying to wind down. I almost hit a car at an intersection. I didn’t see it coming and I was crossing to go to the gas station. There were cars on all sides and I was waiting and waiting and then I went when a car was coming. I’m so mad at myself like I should probably call my psychiatrist and get back on my ADHD medicine but I’m so mad that they canceled on me I don’t have time to deal with it anymore.
hi starrynight ill call my psychiatrist tomorrow if you do LOL
We have more to deal with that most. We have to slow down a little to keep going with normal demands of life now.
Yeah it’s important to take things at a proper pace. Especially when driving. Ultimately everyone just wants to make sure that things are operating safely.
God life can be so stressful when you have responsibilities. I think it is the time deadline associated with everything. Puts a lot of pressure on.
Abilify comes with a warning that you should not operate machinery and similar things. Abilify caused severe cognitive problems in me. Consider that as an explanation. Maybe switch to lets say Invega.
Maybe the cognitive issues has something to do with added stress - I experience cognitive problems when I am stressed or revved up. It could also be the lack of ADHD meds - I would talk to your doctor about it, if it is a concern of yours
My son has been hit by a car twice–this last time because he was not paying attention and was all reved up and irritated. He stepped out in front of a car. Had to have hip replacement surgery. I dont know how to tell him anything except get on your meds! When he is like that, you cant even talk to him.
Its hard trying to quell these symptoms...dont be too hard on yourself.
I actually almost got into a crash by spacing out when I crossed the street, and I turned left at a red light because I do not have my prescription ADHD medication and I wasn’t able to get it filled for two months because the psychiatrist obv didn’t seem to think it important.