Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Some of the drugs I've been given are Provigil, Nuvigil, Adderall, Ritalin. So far, if I have an event I want to be active for, I've found the Ritalin to work the best. Peace and Love, Byron At 03:13 AM 2/7/2012 +0000, you wrote: >I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to >read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as >long and out of frustration I gave up. >Is there anything that helps with this? >PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Time, eventually you find your own pace, and thu any never regain full functioning, there is improvement withour brains as we learn to make new adjustments. > > I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as long and out of frustration I gave up. > Is there anything that helps with this? > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I don't know if this will help you, but I know gingko biloba helped me with mental clarity and, when I was taking Paxil, Gingko helped with the sexual dysfunctioning the Paxil caused me. My cousin tried it for the mental alertness too and it helped. I miss reading books. I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as long and out of frustration I gave up. Is there anything that helps with this? PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I don't know if this will help you, but I know gingko biloba helped me with mental clarity and, when I was taking Paxil, Gingko helped with the sexual dysfunctioning the Paxil caused me. My cousin tried it for the mental alertness too and it helped. I miss reading books. I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as long and out of frustration I gave up. Is there anything that helps with this? PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have always been an avid book reader. But I have days when I can't concentrate or focus on the print. I go to the library every two or three weeks. I get a variety of books; some are non-fiction. It might even be a cookbook, decorating, birding, or gardening book. It will usually include photographs that I can enjoy. My library does not check out magazines, but some do. If you are able to, you might look at a magazine at the library. Some days I just pick up books that I have reserved, if that is all I can do. I will always some fiction,too. I recommend getting books on tape (which are now cds). You can just listen to someone else read the book; stopping the cd when you tire. This works well when I am in the car going on short trips. I am in the backseat with my pillow and my husband is driving. Fortunately, we both like mysteries! It is challenging to find ways of adapting to the things we enjoy when are lives are complicated by chronic pain and fatigue. Don't give up! Over the 15 years of dealing with chronic illnesss, I am finally learning that change in our lives is inevitable. I just keep trying to adapt and modify my lifestyle without the quality of my life having to diminish. Keep on asking for ideas and coping skills. Carolina Lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have always been an avid book reader. But I have days when I can't concentrate or focus on the print. I go to the library every two or three weeks. I get a variety of books; some are non-fiction. It might even be a cookbook, decorating, birding, or gardening book. It will usually include photographs that I can enjoy. My library does not check out magazines, but some do. If you are able to, you might look at a magazine at the library. Some days I just pick up books that I have reserved, if that is all I can do. I will always some fiction,too. I recommend getting books on tape (which are now cds). You can just listen to someone else read the book; stopping the cd when you tire. This works well when I am in the car going on short trips. I am in the backseat with my pillow and my husband is driving. Fortunately, we both like mysteries! It is challenging to find ways of adapting to the things we enjoy when are lives are complicated by chronic pain and fatigue. Don't give up! Over the 15 years of dealing with chronic illnesss, I am finally learning that change in our lives is inevitable. I just keep trying to adapt and modify my lifestyle without the quality of my life having to diminish. Keep on asking for ideas and coping skills. Carolina Lady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Someone may have mentioned this but throwing it out here just encase. " Talking books " are great, just cuddle up with a warm tea and listen. In a message dated 2/8/2012 3:06:14 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, v_van_bonner@... writes: I have always been an avid book reader. But I have days when I can't concentrate or focus on the print. I go to the library every two or three weeks. I get a variety of books; some are non-fiction. It might even be a cookbook, decorating, birding, or gardening book. It will usually include photographs that I can enjoy. My library does not check out magazines, but some do. If you are able to, you might look at a magazine at the library. Some days I just pick up books that I have reserved, if that is all I can do. I will always some fiction,too. I recommend getting books on tape (which are now cds). You can just listen to someone else read the book; stopping the cd when you tire. This works well when I am in the car going on short trips. I am in the backseat with my pillow and my husband is driving. Fortunately, we both like mysteries! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi-- Wow, this is the first time I've seen someone else who was prescribed the same kind of drug for the same/ a similar reason. (I actually had/ STILL have!- a shrink who thinks this is appropriate for me; she 'diagnosed' ADDH or whatever it is and would NOT listen to me re. my other symptoms! For me, the particular drug I was given made reading WORSE and made ME feel just awful. For the few days going on it and the few coming off (had to build up in my system; Straterra), I was in a sort of hell. I absolutely do not read at the rate I formerly did, however I've not been forced to abandon it entirely. They -the shrinks- still get after me for 'being all over the place' at times, but .. somehow someday I HOPE to educate them. Have certainly tried. At least I do have a great ME/CFS doc. A shame they refuse to speak with him. Jane, the one with the hound, NYC Note: I could be an anomally and those drugs may well work FINE for others! This reflects my own weird chemistry only. > >I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to > >read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as > >long and out of frustration I gave up. > >Is there anything that helps with this? > >PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi-- Since I'm so .. sensitive to drugs (I even need to be wary of benedral for allergies)I WOULD be far more comfortable trying ginko. Or about any such similar. CAREFULLY! Jane, the one with the hound NYC > > I don't know if this will help you, but I know gingko biloba helped me with mental clarity and, when I was taking Paxil, Gingko helped with the sexual dysfunctioning the Paxil caused me. My cousin tried it for the mental alertness too and it helped. > > I miss reading books. > > I know I'm not alone.. my brainfog makes it extremely difficult to read a book like in my pre-CFS & pre-FM days. It now takes me 3x as long and out of frustration I gave up. > Is there anything that helps with this? > PJ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Dont have time to read all the posts but have you guys ever read books that are on CD or ones you can download to a normal MP3 player off the internet??? it is WAY less fatigueing just as long as you can hear it theres no issue. I am deaf and i use these books anyways i have a system i can use so i can still use these books and i would read these over a normal book ANY day. Dont know about other countries but in Australia i can borrow them from my local library for free, i dont have to be blind to do that. I do have sight issues and prefer large print over standard even WITH my glasses due to the fatigue but the audio books are the BEST. if you want me to find the link on where to purchase them i can do that for you. But usually googling (name of book) and then MP3 or audio book afterwards will make it come up hope this helps someone Re: I miss reading books. Hi-- Wow, this is the first time I've seen someone else who was prescribed the same kind of drug for the same/ a similar reason. (I actually had/ STILL have!- a shrink who thinks this is appropriate for me; she 'diagnosed' ADDH or whatever it is and would NOT listen to me re. my other symptoms! For me, the particular drug I was given made reading WORSE and made ME feel just awful. For the few days going on it and the few coming off (had to build up in my system; Straterra), I was in a sort of hell. I absolutely do not read at the rate I formerly did, however I've not been forced to abandon it entirely. They -the shrinks- still get after me for 'being all over the place' at times, but .. somehow someday I HOPE to educate them. Have certainly tried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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