Micah on Nostr: Today I tried something new. Before leaving for the gym l put some propranalol in the ...
Today I tried something new. Before leaving for the gym l put some propranalol in the case for my loop ear plugs.
Propranalol is a beta blocker, which I take to help with anxiety and to help control my essential tremor. This explanation is overly simplified, but... it basically binds to adrenaline receptors in the brain to temporarily reduce the effect of adrenaline. For me this means less anxiety and less shaky hands.
The downside to propranalol though is that it reduces the effect of adrenaline. This is a problem when you're trying to work out and your heart rate just won't get up.
Anyway, so I put some in the loops case. This worked pretty damned well. I got to the gym, and put in my ear plugs. Because I hadn't gone inside yet my hands weren't shaking so I only dropped one! (I had brought one extra) and when I was done with my workout I immediately took them and then put away my ear plugs.
This may seem like a very small thing, but this is a massive victory for me!
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD
Propranalol is a beta blocker, which I take to help with anxiety and to help control my essential tremor. This explanation is overly simplified, but... it basically binds to adrenaline receptors in the brain to temporarily reduce the effect of adrenaline. For me this means less anxiety and less shaky hands.
The downside to propranalol though is that it reduces the effect of adrenaline. This is a problem when you're trying to work out and your heart rate just won't get up.
Anyway, so I put some in the loops case. This worked pretty damned well. I got to the gym, and put in my ear plugs. Because I hadn't gone inside yet my hands weren't shaking so I only dropped one! (I had brought one extra) and when I was done with my workout I immediately took them and then put away my ear plugs.
This may seem like a very small thing, but this is a massive victory for me!
#ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #ADHD