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Hi every1! I'm new here. I'm dealing w a plethora of ailments including a TBI and spinal cord inj which causes chronic pain and rare form of narcolepsy. Problem I'm having is I take Adderall for narcolepsy (&ADD), but last several months, it's not effective. I can go right back to sleep after taking it.It used to work SO WELL.And I never took it every day, bcz it had a backlash affect on me if I did. I'm at a very critical place in my life where I have to do more than I have ever had to do since my accident, due to the loss of my mom who was my caregiver.Im NOT LAZY, just limited by chronic pain & injuries. It's absolutely overwhelming w all that's wrong w me, plus I'm grieving my mom; she was my best friend too. (This prob began before she passed.) I wondered if anyone had any experience with this and/or any advice. My sleep neurologist just retired on top of it all, and my family doc won't prescribe amphetamines. It's possible I need increase to my antidepressant for a while, but I am sure that's not the entire answer. I cry everyday about losing my mom and about how I'm gonna take care of the house and manage financially; my only income is SSD, and I don't qualify for other assistance. Please let me know if you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it.

 

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Man, that sounds really tough.

As far as "taking care of everything" I would just let some things go while you are grieving. Of course you need to eat but beyond that maybe let things slide for a bit. Also, if you are on SSD can you request a social worker? Maybe they could help you get some very basic help. You don't need to be worrying about all that right now. I'm sorry about your mom--that is a big loss. Give yourself time to feel sad.