Erika Ownes is the famous 90 Day Fiance franchise cast member who brought the first same-sex relationship. She was dating Stephanie Matto, who also refused to move ahead. Subsequently, the two broke up and were not on talking terms either. Erika has a very vibrant and colorful personality that can catch anyone’s eye. Probably, this is why a fellow Adelaide resident also saw an eye on fell for her. She is now in a long-term relationship with Chris Clari. The two have known each other for some time, and seem to be going well.
Erika has a vast audience on her social media, particularly Instagram. In fact, she caters to half a million followers and entertains them with her regular updates, colorful outfits, and way of living. However, Owens recently underwent a mental-health diagnosis and subsequently took medicines for it. Keep reading to know the detailed update she shared with her fans.
90 Day Fiance: Erika Owens Shares Post-Medication Effect Of ADHD With Fans!
ADHD is the abbreviated form of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder primarily seen in children. The mental disorder involves impulsiveness, lack of attention, and hyperactivity. However, it also pertains to adults, who find it difficult to prioritize things that impact work and love life. The 90 Day Fiance alum Erika Owens recently discovered her condition as an ADHD individual through therapy. The psychiatrist/psychologist advised her to take medicines for the same, and it seems like it has been working well for her.
She has been taking the infamous ADHD med, Vyvanse, for over ten days. In an Instagram post, the Adelaide resident shared how the medication benefitted her. Erika goes point-by-point on how it has helped her. The Instagram personality started by attributing that her mind has been noticeably clearer and ADHD radio is quieter, although it has not disappeared completely. Additionally, she finds it much easier to prioritize, start and complete tasks, even boring ones.
Further, Erika has stopped looking for ‘dopamine’ in the pantry and online shopping. The 90 Day Fiance star happily stated she had not had any binge-episode and that her appetite is pretty non-existent. Subsequently, this gives her more time to do things she enjoys rather than feeling overwhelmed by the tasks she has not completed. The doggo mamma concluded that her life had switched from ‘extremely difficult’ to an ‘easy’ level.
Erika is happier, and life is easier. Fans took to the comment section to describe their personal stories of ADHD. All in all, everyone thanked Erika for sharing her journey and making people aware of it. People also expressed gratefulness towards her for making them look for their children and other close ones actively for any sign of ADHD. The mental disorder is quite often also equated with anxiety.
90 Day Fiance: Erika Ownes Is Happy That Her To-Do Lists Are Getting Done & Breaks The Stigma On ADHD!
Erika Owens also spoke about her ADHD journey in the same video in the caption. She felt capable and at ease with her to-do list getting ticked off. Additionally, her house isn’t in a constant state of chaos, her orders are getting shipped, and she is regaining confidence. Further, Erika shared getting away from embarrassment, shame, and grieving the time loss due to a late diagnosis. People who follow the show would know that the 90 Day Fiance alum runs an earring business named ‘Giltter Buggin Crafts.’
The vibrant lady expressed excitement about sharing updates and helping break the stigma surrounding ADHD. She shared that she felt overwhelmed and drowned before the treatment, which seemed like a permanent state. Erika concluded by thanking her followers for their encouragement and support. For more exciting news updates, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.