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I'm going through hell at work. My mental health must have miraculously improved to well above the usual baseline, because I haven't collapsed yet.
Halfway through the day, I find myself so sore that even 500mg of naproxen doesn't cut it. To save my liver and kidneys, I've been avoiding more, or trying to handle the breakthrough pain with non-NSAID analgesics.
I have been sleeping poorly. Just enough to be functional, but the stress has me waking well before an alarm even when I only fall sleep late. It gets worse and worse through the week, though I manage to discharge some of the debt over the weekends.
At least I have dextroamphetamine. I can only hope that strong doses, and an upcoming vacation with my brother will help with things.
Fuck me. Only way out is through.
Make sure you stay on top of eating hearty foods my man. The dex makes it too easy to skimp, and you need nourishment to power through the stress. I've gone through ambitious stretches before fueled mostly by speed, it's really easy to hollow yourself out. Be strong.
That's a good point. I have been eating far less than I should, and that's not great for me. I appreciate the advice, and the kind words!
Saw in another post you're taking GLP-1s. You might want to put that on hold while you get through this current ambitious stretch. Avoid overextension.
I do appreciate the concern, and the last week suggests that it's correct. I'm going off on vacation, which means I get a much needed break, and won't need nearly as much of the stimulants. That'll help, and if it doesn't I'll reconsider the GLPs, thanks!
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