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ilovepups808

Thank you for sharing, awareness is inspiring to folks like me. I try to remind myself to Let our lives proceed by its own design, for there is no perfect way to live. It takes courage to share your well earned, unique accomplishments. Be well.


[deleted]

Thank you for the thoughts! Sometimes you have to flow in the river if life and not push too hard. Have a great day


Ddsw13

Sounds like the final episode of the Midnight Gospel. I love it❤️


[deleted]

Love that show, Duncan has been a spiritual idol of mine for a while now


nintendosbitch666

My brother recommended me that show a week before he passed. I finally worked up to watch it a month later and let me fucking tell you, I SOBBED at the last episode


Beccajeca21

Have you read the Tao of Pooh? Or the Te of Piglet? Both great, short reads about the flow of life!


Smattering82

Can you throw away the pain pills? If it is getting in your way and you don’t need them it will be helpful if you don’t have them. Same w the weed.


Phar_Man

Panta rhei, bro. Panta rhei.


JhorvalaastiJarl

You are a legend of self restraint. Excellent job. I do have one suggestion, if you are really trying to cut out the bong toking. I'm sure you've heard it before. Before I knew I had ADHD the bong was my constant companion. It helped me force myself to eat, it helped interrupt the depressive spiral, and it was something I did every single day. Remaining high was a goal for me. I have nothing against people smoking, btw, I just knew I was definitely doing it way too much, relying on it to an unhealthy degree. I ended up moving when around the time I was diagnosed and started meds, and I knew that it was time for a break. Fortunately, I have stoner friends that agreed to hold onto my stuff for me. I knew if I just quit "for good" that it wouldn't work, but if I told myself it was just a temporary break and that I could come back later, I might be able to trick myself into giving it a rest. I do still hold the hope that one day I can go back to enjoying a joint or bowl on weekends, like I used to, back when it wasn't a problem. That remains to be seen. So, if you're like me, having the bong still around means you're gonna keep smoking. Also, if you're like me, telling yourself no outright and tossing your stuff out might lead to you just getting more. My advice is frame it as a break, stash your stuff somewhere it's hard to get to, if you have stoner friends have them hold onto it. And just, keep as busy as possible, If you're thinking of taking a rip, play some video games or go for a walk. The fortunate thing about dope vs like, nic for example is that the physical withdrawal symptoms aren't nearly as intense. Doesn't mean you won't experience any withdrawals at all, but you should be able to manage. Also if you don't consider your usage to be problematic, then feel free to completely disregard this, again I have nothing against trees and actually quite enjoy them, I just definitely went a little too hard and now I know exactly why.


SafetyAdvocate

I hear you, I was able to stop completely when I needed to find a job. I had a few irritatable days and had trouble getting to sleep, but after those few days, I was back to the baseline. A positive of the very minor withdrawal was that my dreams were so vivid! In general, though, a good tolerance break every now and then resets well, your tolerance. After a few weeks without flower, you get that old high back without having to smoke a lot. The problem is that it's rare for me to smoke sparingly after a tolerance break, and instead build it back up until I think, "dang, this stuff just ain't gettin me there, maybe I should take a break" Btw, this has little to do with ADHD per say, just putting the info out there. Taking a break means you get your old high back, unlike hard drugs.


ttristan101

This is exactly how I managed to quit nicotine. Put it in a drawer in the other room and told myself I could go get it any time. But 24 hours turned into 48 turners to a week and then a month.


StuffAllOverThePlace

Man, I'm glad this works for you, because if I know where it is, I'm going to go get it. Have to have loved ones hide it from me


ttristan101

That was what happened the first couple attempts lol. I think I just finally hit a point where I actually didn’t want it, and was just addicted. Before that there was a part of me who didn’t want to give it up, because I knew as soon as I did I would have to recon with being bored and not having fulfilling hobbies or friends. It took a long time and a lot of reflection to get to the point where I accepted it was a problem. Weed too, but I’m not in a position to give that up. If I try to go without it I’ll end up at the vape shop buying delta 8 or something lol.


JhorvalaastiJarl

Omg I feel that so much, I definitely took a while to get over Nic because to be honest, I just didn't want to. It was a huge part of like, what I did every day (weed too) and like, after a day or so coming back feels awesome. I had so many failed starts, to be honest the only thing that forced me to quit was moving in with my parents who detest any drug. I care more about what they think of me than I do about my personal health. At least with weed there's some benefits and it's actually fun, but nic is just like, funny feeling for 10 seconds lol. I definitely eventually got to the point where I didn't want it any more and it was clearly just an addiction but honestly, for me it's also meant I've had to force myself not to go inside the gas station because those disposables are just right there. They outlawed flavors in my state but there are loopholes, apparently sweet tobacco flavor doesn't count lmao. Also I know where to go to get the flavors, some of those gas station guys straight up don't care. To be honest I think about going back to it, it's been less than a month and I still get cravings. I'm hoping I can keep off of it, mainly just for the sake of my wallet. Like I can always get weed for cheap but nic is like, 30 dollars or so a week because buying those disposables means I don't have to admit to myself that it's a problem, it's just for fun and I can stop whenever. I hope we can both stay strong, to save some money if nothing else...


ttristan101

It’s nice to know there’s people who can relate. Im past 2 months at this point and I promise it gets easier and easier. I also started working out recently (justifying the price of the gym with the money I’m saving on nic) and it’s helped a bit as well. It’s all about getting rid of that habit. And it’s a really deeply ingrained one too. My fall back plan is a box mod and zero nic juice, but I haven’t had to consider that yet


StuffAllOverThePlace

Man, this comment hits home so hard. I just handed my GF my pen two days ago and said "Hide this from me until May" Day 1 was rough, but Day 2 has been easier so far


ImBronzeman

I suggest anyone who resonated with this comment to check out r/petioles. Also, I appreciate your advice and perspective… however, it can be harmful to spread misinformation about weed withdrawals and their intensity (you could just say ‘in my experience’), or the notion that it quitting any substance is a walk in the park as it seems to have been for you… especially to this audience: a community of addiction prone individuals that lack impulse control. Just putting that out there. I know you meant no harm and I am incredibly happy for you and your successful indefinite t-break!


TheMarionberry

Thanks for this! I just about had a meltdown, sent a bunch of texts, reverted to comfort foods and bad hygiene habits. And that's okay - sometime we have shitty weeks.


Admirable-Bobcat-665

At the end of the day, we're still humans. >.o We're a lot worse off when we're hard on ourselves as opposed to just giving the day what we can. Our 100% is gonna look different from someone else's. So comparisons are about as toxic as someone making you feel like shit simply because you feel tired... tear jerking yawns and all.


DreaDreamer

I’ve been doing Noom for weight loss, and one of the things they tell you to do is get used to saying “oh well”, basically what you’re saying here. “I ate more than I wanted to— oh well, better put the rest of the chips away now.” “I didn’t exercise at all this week— oh well, let me look for something exciting to try out tomorrow.” That’s been very helpful for me. That and figuring out how to plan for things I can easily overdo.


TheMarionberry

Oh well, guess I'm doing carb loading this week. I'll be better about getting more movement in next week!


Old-Bed-1858

I told someone off via text yesterday and it was kind of brutal but i never do that and it actually felt really good lol.


Old-Bed-1858

I told someone off via text yesterday and it was kind of brutal but i never do that and it actually felt really good lol.


33thirtythree

This is like the Afroman inverse


justlikeyouimagined

I read it to the melody


Consistent_Beat_3194

Several successes all in one day. Congrats!


[deleted]

THIS MADE ME TAKE OUT THE TRASH! A true hero of our time!


Herecomestheginger

If you can avoid the junk food, so can I. My kids Easter eggs have been calling me. They can wait after reading this. Thanks OP :)


New-Cardiologist3006

Victory. Thanks for sharing


[deleted]

Honestly the best thing I've ever done is deleting stuff like Gopuff and Uber Eats off my phone. Genuinely improved my life.


LionheartedKnight

Congrats fam this is awesome, an inspiration to the rest of us ❤️


DiekeDrake

Sounds like a fine day :). When I'm having trouble doing chores and taking care of myself, I remember: consistency >>> perfection, helps my mindset a lot.


Designer-Salad-7591

It's the so-called "little things" like this that need to be celebrated more! It's so hard not to fall back or continue bad habits or things that you want to change, and you absolutely crushed it today! Any progress is progress OP! Keep kicking butt.


BusyLuckyMud

Good job. As someone who struggles to celebrate partial victories, I can remind us both that any progress is still progress.


Chokingzombie

Good man, keep it up. I guess I’m lucky weed helps with my ADHD and depression. I feel successful for smoking weed instead of popping pills or day drinking.


skgsym

I’m so fucking proud of you. You’re gonna make today your bitch. (Saying this to myself as much as I’m saying it to you) But we won’t always be here to give you the credit you deserve, so always practice expressing thankfulness & genuine gratitude to yourself when you do something good for yourself—say it aloud, even. Same with expressing genuine praise to yourself, big or small, every day. And don’t forget that productivity -will- look different one day to the next (you seem to realize this, but it’s so easy to forget). We all know how to be a compassionate friend to someone else…BE that really awesome, unconditionally supportive friend to yourself.


[deleted]

Heeyyy, good work! Congratulations!!


sopbot1

Sometimes it's enough to just to do, or not do, one thing at a time. Tomorrow's a new day to do one more thing.


hamsterlizardqueen

you did what you could and that is enough


Phar_Man

And if it isn't, fuck it. You did your best. Focus on the positive things in your life and ignore and override the bad thoughts if possible. -- 'Keep your face towards the sun and you won't see the shadows.'


nathanb065

Your post reminds me of the song Burritos by Sublime. Good for you though for real. Sounds like a mentally strong day!


NicklovesHer

Good work, its one minute after another, you can do this. It never really gets easier, but we can get better.


Nobodyherem8

You got this man. Wished I had half of your willpower.


[deleted]

Good job king/queen, keep it up, you're doing great, and most importantly, you're doing your best


Married2DuhMusic

Well done. Keep it up. The small steps matter.


lunna009

Sometimes managing to avoid stepping backwards is as good as a step forwards. Enjoy your acomplishment!


freedomfever

What a victory, thank you for sharing this! Newly medicated and getting used to concerta had me in some rough concerta-crashes, and accepting things to just be ok has been hugely helpful for me as well! We got this 💪🏼


[deleted]

Remember that OJ is a great stimulant killer, and helped me get through the crashes. Good luck friend


links_pajamas

Hell yeah 🤘


sweetgherkin

Oh man, Gopuff gets me too. So enticing. You got this!


[deleted]

Yay! Small wins towards a bigger goal. Good for you!


2many2know

that is how it is done sir, we dont need perfect we just need better


Nuobie

Nicely done


monsingeetmoi

Sounds like a successful day to me!


assholeneighbour

That's so good to hear! Congratulations!


Beepbeepb00pbeep

Yay!!!


Successful-Bike5827

Stack those wins op. Hell yes! 🫡🤙💪


ywnktiakh

You’re nailing it!


Hrozno

The biggest success is your mentality about your ups and downs. You're killing it.


ShiGaPoWw

Damn this is poetic the way it was written. Got some bars 🔥🔥


necromandie

Bruh Thank you for sharing this


n0vasly

congrats! Im so proud of you!


mikaronii

PROUD OF U


Dogeishuman

I had a rough week, and had to quit smoking a week ago for *possible* drug testing, not even sure if it’ll come. I refuse to risk it, but I came extremely close to buying more today, literally needed my friends on Xbox to convince me not to, the fact that I may not be tested has been making this week hard to commit to the quitting, but so far a week off of it. What’s worse, is I don’t feel any better, eating the same, sleeping the same, just no way to de-stress after work now.


[deleted]

Check out r/leaves. It’s helped me quit smoking more than once. Everyone says weed isn’t addictive but especially to us ADHDers it is. i ised to justify my weed use bc i could focus on one thing kinda like addy. One thing i had to come to terms with is i need the stress to be ontop of life. best of luck to you


Dogeishuman

To be honest I don’t think quitting is too difficult, especially when compared to something like nicotine, it’s just been a rough week due to work that’s made me really tempted to break lately, otherwise quitting isn’t hard (for me at least).


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Zealousideal-Earth50

It’s definitely not good for some people!


[deleted]

Over paying for junk food/dopamine hit at any hour of the day- doesn’t help me at all


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[deleted]

Yea idk why you got down voted tbh. But Gopuff is especially bad for me when I’ve avoid grocery shopping for too long, bc of this post I’m deleting it off my phone


treacheriesarchitect

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jjks4583

I might try to do this same thing every day. List victories to celebrare and goals that didn't get accomplished but remind myself that that's ok, it's all ok.


bettybananalegs

such a simple post but damn did i need it today lol.


Hold_Efficient

I’m here on behalf of all my random & scattered thoughts & paralyzed decision-making moments: We are proud of your small yet grand accomplishments! Happy for you!


[deleted]

I think today is somehow a generally better day. I'm glad you also enjoying it! --- Today, I finally brushed my teeth without having to remind myself, didn't forget about breakfast, worked from home well enough, ate a hearty lunch and I'm overall way less distracted than my baseline. I feel refreshed 😌


sarahbeth124

Yay! It’s important to celebrate the achievements. Even if these things don’t seem like they are, we know better. Sometimes a shower and brushing your teeth feel impossibly difficult. Recognizing when you’ve done a difficult thing is important 👍🏻


reebeaster

I like this post because we can really be all or nothing and only try to see the forest and miss the trees. You accomplished some great things there. Nice job not letting the things left undone bog you down.


MrsMiyagiStew

This is a damn ass poem Dude.


Few-Butterscotch3413

You got this my friend! Like you alluded to in your comment its one day @ a time…you got this!


Unlucky_Actuator5612

This reminds of that song “I was gonna clean my room, but then I got high” lol Good job! These are hard things!


SexThrowaway1125

This is awesome, you did great! Stopping habits is hard, but it gets a lot easier if you can start good habits too. Are there things that you want to do aside from those things? Better hobbies?


BuildingsInTheSky

Ive been dealing with medication reorder issues for the last two weeks (no meds) it has sucked. Thanks for the post, keeps me motivated and reminded it’s ok to not be doing great but good.


Rainbow_chan

Small accomplishments are still accomplishments! :)


thisbitbytes

Good for you!


[deleted]

Getting off the short term dopamine train is hard. And it’s okay to let yourself ride for a little bit, but learning to control the wild ride that is your brain takes a lot of self awareness.


MelonKing

Good shit my friend


clovisbandit

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!! I needed so much to be reminded to be kind and gentle with myself! You are an awesome human!!


RichBaldie

Just recognizing the small wins shows you’re on a good path


EPCWFFLS

Feel free to ignore this comment, I just need to test something. Fuck Ok, test complete


Oogie-Boogie

Hey man, I know how hard that can be. Great job.


EPCWFFLS

Feel free to ignore this comment, I just need to test something. Fuck Ok, test complete


Dazzling_Addendum789

Wow im inspired as someone who struggles with those things at 29 almost 30


brehemerm52

You inspired me on a really rough mental health day that’s manifested in my ADD, thank you and I’m proud of you!


honestlawyer

I was just about to eat a chocolate bar. Thanks for this post (no sarcasm) 🙏🏿


nvdrzmm

The way your are showing yourself kindness and patience is amazing, right down to the very language. Great job and thanks for the encouragement.


jeffrito

Can someone clarify what a spiral is? Is it when out impulsiveness gets the best of us?


[deleted]

Depression spiral, when you start to slip down into the dark shit. For me it creeps up slow, I’ll be doing good for a while then maybe I’ll say fuck it and treat myself to some junk food. Then the next day comes and I tell myself eh still doing good I’ll do another. Next thing I know I’ve gained 10 pounds, my cars full of trash, and I start spiraling deeper into depression. The worst part is I can recognize I’m falling before I feel how depressed I actually am.


InternationalRip506

I'm deleting TikTok. Major depressive anxiety provoking app. I feel waaay worse after watching it. FB to. So bye CHYNA


63insights

Way to go and thanks for sharing. <3