The assistant put me on a room with a laptop, and instructed me to try to finish the computerized test in 30 minutes. There was a helpful timer on the other desk. It was pretty easy. You just clicked when you saw certain shapes. As you progressed, the shapes became more various and appeared moreContinue reading “Finding out about ADHD”
Tag Archives: Depression
Brain Fog
So I’m sitting at my work desk, trying to pay enough attention to my subject to say anything clearly. And all I get is: Static. The subject is a robot – and it’s actually a pretty interesting machine – I can register that much – but my mind just says ……bleep…… I go sleepy now.Continue reading “Brain Fog”
Less happy
It’s been 4 months since I finished TMS. I use a mood tracker, Daylio, to keep track of mood. I’m also in a TMS group on Facebook. A lot of people there say that the effect of TMS wears off and that they need boosters or a second round. I guess it’s either wearing off,Continue reading “Less happy”
TMS: Day 1
They took a Sharpie and marked the point on my nose, between the eyes, and the top of my forehead. They put a white knit-fabric skullcap on my head, and then mark more measurements. Next, they put a framework overlay with eyelets in the ”rays.” And start marking through those holes. I felt: Puzzled. WhyContinue reading “TMS: Day 1”
TMS/TMI
I’ve been depressed to various degrees for over 20 years. Have taken many medications. The doctor now recommends TMS. The doctor says “If you would, just try to open your mind.” That, of course, is exactly what I’m afraid of (like ECT). TMS is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. They put an electromagnet on the outside ofContinue reading “TMS/TMI”
The Demon
It’s 2:00 p.m. on a Thursday. I’ve been in bed for about an hour, and this is the point when I decide to listen to the demon at his strongest and turn over, or make an attempt to defy him and get up. At 5:00 a.m., I was fine. Around 8:00, I began to beContinue reading “The Demon”
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