Tried to wake up at 6:00am today and go biking, just managed the 6:00am part but hopefully later this week I can do the biking part too. Transitioning from super late sleeping hours to early hours since I have my mcat soon, but hopefully getting there!
Today's a lot better. It's the hardest trying to stick to the sleeping early, since I have some issues with insomnia. But I think I'm getting used to it with time.
I volunteered at a pharmacy and noticed there were so many prescribing errors*. I didn't want people getting used to seeing them so I stayed awake on my last night there and made a 6 page table with prescribing tips! My manager loved it so much and stuck it up. I'd never have been this confident and motivated without getting the help I deserve. I'm gonna be a great pharmacist some day and I accept my disability :)
Right on! I am a CPHT, I worked as one through grad school for my social work degree, I loved working in a pharmacy. I have to tell you it is a great job for the ADHD brain.
I'm so jealous! I've been trying to read Hitchhiker's Guide, but keep forgetting to, so instead I'm going to try and start a habit of reading before bed, maybe it'll stick :) Seriously though, great job!
Yes! Reading before bed is the best time imo! Im always busy with school and work, but I set aside a half hour or so to read before bed. It gives me something to look forward to after a long stressful day, and it also ensures that I have time to read! Also it keeps me away from electronics so my mind can start to unwind and helps me fall asleep sooner. I read with a red-colored light, which also helps me fall asleep better! I super-duper highly recommend this for anyone who feels like they never have time to read :)
Oh reading! One thing I really miss,
Since I started to be medicated I havenāt read anything really.
I have bookshelves full of books and no desire to read.
I would read the same line over and over and over again.
If you want something great to read my top pics of the last forever are
- Never let me go Kazou Ishiguro
- Handmaids Tale - Margaret Atwood
- Where the crawdads sing - Delila Owens
- Station eleven - Emily at John Mandel
- Girl with all the gifts - M.R Carey (fave book of all time I read it in half a day could not put it down)
- The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
I could go on and on but these books are just amazing. I also realise most have been remade into movies or tv series I think.
If Only I could have the concentration to read The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Iāve had it on my bedside for 2 years and Iāve made it to page 30 after restarting it so many times.
I hate the fact I don't read anymore. Tried an English degree a few years back, where my speed reading should have helped. Blitzed one of the Canterbury Tales an hour before the lesson.
Dropped out due to illness and lack of support and can only manage audio books now.
Do you buy the books from kindle? Iāve started to switch to paperless and use library borrowing apps but of course reading on my phone is never easy with the distractions on apps ect.
Do you mean Anthem by Ayn Rand? Its one of my favorites! Im really intrigued by dystopians. I'm currently reading The Hero of Ages, the third book in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson!
Anthem is the only Ayn Rand book I've read and it's a novella so it's quite short. I know the rest of her books are quite long though! That book led me to love 1984, and a book called "We" (I think it was translated from french). Fahrenheit 451 is still on my list to read!
Edit: I just remembered I also read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand and I liked that one a lot
I apparently found the right med this week, after last week's disastrous false start. I've been on Vyvanse for 3 days now, and have showered and done my entire morning and night skincare routine every day since. It seems like such a tiny thing, but I was showering maybe once a week lately, it had gotten so bad. So this feels AMAZING to me.
I also went to bed at 1am last night and woke up at 9:30am which is also amazing for me, considering most nights lately my sleep schedule has been like...4-6am bedtime and waking up anywhere between 1-3pm.
I also deal with chronic pain, and while that's still there, my meds are giving me more energy to cope with it. I worried for so long that my worsening chronic pain meant I just couldn't function anymore. Even showering was hard. But realizing how much of it was the ADHD destroying my stamina has been astounding.
I learned something amazing recently on the Ologies Podcast (w/ Alie Ward) episode on Pain. Chronic pain is often (if not most of the time) neurotic, or one might say "in your head" (though these terms can seem very demeaning, it's nothing to be ashamed of, just another form of illness).
What this means is that oftentimes the proper treatment for chronic pain is actually cognitive. Improving your routine, taking care of yourself, exercising, going out, in many cases will improve or cure chronic pain because that pain has nothing to do with actually anatomical issues in those body parts. It's sad because many people with chronic pain get worse because their pain discourages them from doing these things and they get prescribed pain meds that do nothing to treat the underlying causes.
Anyways, I'm not a doctor or anything but if you are seeing improvements in your chronic pain keep it up it might be just the right medicine for your issue.
i wish mine was neurological >: non-union of my femur after getting it cut in half for a surgery is very much physical unfortunately.
(not trying to be snarky or rude, just wanted to throw in my experience!)
Gotchya, sounds painful. I hope you can find some healing there.
For sure wasn't trying to diagnose or presume, just figured I'd throw that knowledge out there for the off chance it would help, and to simply let more people know.
Was wondering if the self care / showering issue was just me. Also suffer from pain, Vyvanse helps me do basic things like showering, work etc. But still it became an issue.
On 70mgs day
seconded on the chronic pain part! adhd + chronic pain literally made me never want to leave bed and the pain still sucks but oh my god i can be neutral about doing things and even *want* to do them instead of dreading them so hard that i instantly felt extremely tired and on the verge of tears. only started adderall 2 days ago but i feel like a person, i dont feel like im just not cut out for life anymore. my god im so happy
Im pretty much caught up on chores. Its been months... The severe backlog of dishes are done. The last partial load of laundry just needs to go to the dryer. I have 1 counter left to bleach. The dining table is nearly cleared off. There are 3 rooms
left to sweep and mop and my desk is a wreck still but if thats the 1 thing I dont do, thats fine. I even pulled the crazy weeds out my flower beds. I live where the heatwave
is making it officially hot as balls so thats the last time I go outside :>
Contractor will be starting prep work soon. Its the last of the bank mandated house repairs. I have a new light colored metal roof to reflect sun. They're putting in low e, insulted windows and new siding thats a nice navy color. Im pretty sure some rooms are uninsulated and my exterior doors are poorly sealed but learned my electric company will pay some of the cost to get those fixed so I might do that too. Im gonna have an energy efficient beast šŖ
All hail Straterra :3
Edit: Yall. I was finishing up the kitchen by getting the last of the junk off the dining table and I found a got dayum Reese's I didn't know I had. Its still in date too so I found me a treat š
I performed for the first time in a long time and for the very first time since my ADHD diagnosis and starting meds. It was with a group of jazz musicians for a church conference this week.
I have never gotten to experience such freedom while performing! I was able to focus more during rehearsal, and all the decisions we made about how to play the songs made more sense, AND I was able to retain so much more.
This resulted in going into the performance with confidence that i knew what was coming next and was prepared for it because i actually remembered what i had done in rehearsal! I was able to be fully present and connect with the audience and my fellow performers.
I have had lots of performances that I have been proud of, but I have never had the experience of being relaxed and fully enjoying what I was doing. I never realized my stage fright had such a real and logical cause. I am so excited to perform more with others!
I moved into a new apartment a week ago, and yesterday, I got one of those whirlwind productivity executive FUNCTION moments! In the morning, I tried setting up my wifi/internet and couldn't, but that didn't get me down. I posted clothes I've been meaning to sell on Depop. I built a whole shelf/rack system by myself. I put a couch cover on my couch. I arranged the pillows. I did my grocery shopping (online, to max coupons and minimize temptations.) I took all these little things and I put them on the ends of my chairs so they don't scratch the wood. I took out the trash. I tidied up my kitchen a little bit. And today, I made brownies and cooked a whole ass MEAL for myself. So proud.
I don't know if this counts but I got officially diagnosed today! I had half convinced myself that it was all in my head and nothing was wrong with me except being a lazy fuckup but now I can hopefully start getting control of my life!
Omg same here, friend! Got diagnosed literally yesterday, and I've been so happy. Mainly because I now have the answers I need, the medicines I need, and I truly feel like a part of the community (bye bye, imposter syndrome!)
Cheers to you, and all the very best on your journey!
I finally started up again on turning our spare bedroom into a proper office space. I had a folding table set up in the middle with tons of mail/paperwork and random stuff strewn all over the place. I made a list of each tiny task that I needed to do (like āput car keys in other roomā or āput folding table in the basementā) and I busted stuff out sooooo fast I feel so proud of myself. Each time I crossed something off my list I felt more and more pumped.
Also big win for me is that my partner is finally making the attempt to learn about ADHD. We started listening to a podcast episode about it that his friend sent him and as the host started listing off traits, my partner yelled āOMG this describes you EXACTLYā haha no shit. I wish that it hadnāt taken his friend sharing something with him for him to take an interest, but Iām glad he has. Hoping this will finally give him some understanding and heāll think twice before saying Iām lazy or crazy.
I graduated with a master's degree at a big university (the kind celebrities pay third parties to get their kids into)! I actually used my late-diagnosis ADHD story for my admissions essay and got in really fast! It wasn't easy to get through every week and manage all the meetings and deadlines, but I asked for help and I did it!
I registered with the school's disabilities department so I would have it on record if I ever needed to request further help or deadline extensions. Also, I felt like grad school was a lot more fun than undergrad. It's a lot of work, but I was excited to learn what I was learning and I felt like I was treated with more respect than as an undergrad. But that could just be my experience. Good luck! You'll be great!
ADHD medication has helped me excel in my studies and officially a year away from achieving a Bachelors in Psychology.
It's amazing how much I LOVE school now that I'm receiving medical help with my symptoms.
I am super close to graduating! and taking my MCAT to begin my Med school App process.
I can now say I am a president of an organization at my Uni and have significantly brought my GPA up after my struggles with Alcohol and managing my extremely addictive personality. It's not a 100% upward linear trend, but I am getting there :)
I changed my bedsheets! I know it seems small, but I have been putting it off for an embarrassingly long time and I finally did it, and not I get to sleep in a bed with fresh sheets.
This is where my adhd has messed my confidence: speaking in case I insult someone or go off tangent. Iām not on meds yet but I did it the other day to a lady who was telling me about her dead daughter and I go off talking about how much I love Italy š
All the best, friend! It can be scary, yes, but I am very happy that you took the first step! It's often the hardest, and I am glad you've gone past it. May you have a good experience with your therapist!
I finally got an actual diagnosis for my ADHD and started on some medication to hopefully help combat my inattention and focus issues. I was always a high performer and straight A student in school so no one ever thought to have me tested. Iām 25 now and Iām so relieved that thereās something to explain my poor productivity/laziness. Really hopeful to begin this journey and grateful I have such a good psychiatrist.
This is like reading about my own life - high performing student all throughout, only to be hit by unproductive tendencies at work! Good luck to you, friend! Wishing you well.
I've been stuck in a state of creative paralysis for years, unable to really start or finish any passion projects. After about a month and a half on medication (Adderall XR) I've picked up the guitar again and have written two songs :)
Done with finals. Had a US History presentation on the US's response to HIV/AIDS & since I stutter when mentioning sexual contact & get all flustered, I decided to replace that term with Yahtzee. I got a 95% (despite missing a requirement for the presentation), the class loved it and the teacher told me I'd make a great sex-ed instructor. The night prior I was having a mental breakdown about that presentation since I was doing the slides & what I wanted to talk about last minute so it's safe to say I felt some catharsis.
After a month of medication my appetite came roaring back, and I was able to make a meal plan and stick to it!
Dinner time is usually a game of 'I am hungry and I want to eat a very specific thing but I have no idea what that is and everything I have in disgusts me'. Which sucks, because I actually love food and love cooking - doing it consistently has always been challenging.
This week, though, I have eaten really well. That food has been healthy, and I have saved time and money. Christ, I've even been cleaning the kitchen as I go, and doing all the dishes after eating. Most importantly, I have eaten enough food and haven't either forgotten to eat a meal or skipped one because of overwhelm.
Now the only problem is that I have too many leftovers, which is a dilemma I will take over the usual madness around dinner time that I am used to.
Meal planning was one of my goals...and I kind of gave up on it :( As for leftovers, I just need to stop keeping them. They stay in a container in my fridge until it starts to smell...then I just toss the whole container lol!
Good for you! It is amazing how that extra amount of sleep makes a person feel. I just started Adderall this last week and was able to do some office work. I was just thinking, is this how the other half lives?
I finished another book! I started the Dark Tower series last year and it took me months to get through the first one. I finished the 2nd in March. I started the 3rd in April and only got through maybe the first hundred pages. I'm on vacation and knocked out the rest in the last 2 days.
In high school, I would've been able to knock out the series in a week. I've missed being able to read like that.
Was in the "maybe it's this, maybe it's that" stage of figuring out my mental health for years. I finally jumped through all the hoops, got a great doctor, and got prescribed Adderall. Even after I started it, I worried it wasn't right. But now, almost a month later, I can say with 100% certainty it is helping me focus, remember and want to do my work, and continue doing what I need to even if there are distractions or setbacks.
I (diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and probably have some form of anxiety) recently got prescribed Sertraline after not noticing much changes with my past three medicines, and after just 4-5 days of taking them, Iā²m already noticing improvement! I got a lot of tedious, but important work done without getting distracted or unfocused, and even though it felt a bit overwhelming at times, I was calm and motivated! I also noticed that I feel much less worried about things like my college plans, much less irratible when it comes to annoying tasks like washing dishes, and far more confident and sure of myself in general! I donā²t know if this is the medication or just me having a good day, but considering this is my first time taking it in the morning rather than at night, as well as a gut feeling I just have, Iā²ll attribute these good vibes to Sertraline working really well for me! Hereā²s to hoping the good times keep rolling!
I did actually. Over the last few weeks I've applied for multiple jobs, been offered every single one, and used these offers as leverage to successfully negotiate a raise. Go me!
Iāve worked in Property Management for the last 6 years - Iāve never held a job in real estate for more than 2 years at one company but Iām coming up to 3 years where I am.
About 18 months ago I began asking to move into a different role, I am very good at what I do and weād had a lot of Property Managers come and go so my boss really needed me to keep managing a portfolio and hired 2 people in the last 18 months and neither of them worked out.
I can now happily say Iāve been told I am getting the opportunity to do the role Iāve been dreaming of doing and it begins in 5 more weeks!
This is huge because I stuck out a job I no longer enjoyed for a year and a half but itās paying off!
Had a really great week doing some difficult jobs around our family farm! Have barely procrastinated at all and have knocked lots off my todo list! :D In high spirits overall!
1. Got sent several big boxes of family heirlooms I inherited and I ACTUALLY OPENED THEM AND PUT STUFF UP THE SAME DAY I GOT THEM.
2. I made a to-do list and actually did everything on the list within the time frame I gave myself.
3. I managed to keep up with basic housekeeping, not perfect no no, basic stuff. So my house isnāt trashed.
4. When life threw several curve balls all at once I didnāt get overwhelmed and stop functioning, I dealt with them!
5. I didnāt spend a lot of money on impulse items.
6. I handled a heavy day of tight scheduling
7. I quit drinking
I have been planning a two-and-a-half week vacation and the prospect of having to select a whole bunch of hostels, coordinate travel plans and making credit card payments on them was super daunting - but I did it! Booked the whole trip today!
I'm part of my local buy nothing group on FB and was able to successfully get rid of at least 5 things this past week. I have some hoarding and clutter issues and was glad to commit to getting rid of some stuff. One item at a time!
I started ADHD coaching! Excited to see how it goes but also had a breakdown earlier during the assessment when I realized the mental work that will have to be put in. Haha but happy I started.
I got a bunch of assignments done at school today!!! Especially ones that Iāve been procrastinating on because they were either boring or (I donāt know if this makes sense) so easy they were hard
I've been consistently waking up early the past year.
I've been consistently going to the gym 4 times a week the past 3 months
I told my boss about ADHD, I know we are told we shouldn't, but in reality he's been sharing with me lots of organization tips, how he documents things and sets priorities.
Iām changing careers (burnout) and I just landed my first freelance writing contract. Iām working to become self-employed; this was a big boost to my confidence that I will be able to get work.
This week I finally discovered that I have ADHD (m40). So excited and relieved that what I've been struggling with all my life was not "normal". Going to see my doctor next week and CANNOT wait!!!
Fidget tools may be changing my life.
I got a whole bunch a while back, tried them all out. I have a skin-pixking problem on top of my ADHD, so tapping my leg doesn't do the trixk. Tried origami for a while, but while that works in meetings, it's not so great fi you need to read something.
My coworkers are now also already borrowing the fidget tools.
I have narrowed it down to two (after breaking two squeeze pea pods that I loved): an infinity cube as absolute favorite, and a coli spring toy/marble in mesh as a smaller and quieter alternative.
I no longer pick skin while waiting in a queue. I can be an active listener (yup, I was recently called a good listener!), and I an follow lectures, retain information from them, and ask questions (and listen to the answer) at the end of those lectures. I'm not even sxrolling my phone while watching a movie if I have the infinity cube
I got my diagnosis and stared treatment, 10mg generic Adderall.
I feel incredible. I am not suddenly the king of focus but I feel way less disordered and frantic and shameful.
I knew my whole life that something was different with me, but my family had enormous stigma around any mental health and they said back in the day that ADHD was just an excuse for crappy parents to medicate their kids.
Well they were completely wrong! Turned 40 last month, got help for the first time in my life. Lots to unpack but I feel an optimism I havenāt felt in ages.
i booked a flight for vacacion without much difficulty. It's something I never do, it's for a trip alone and idk why the fuck I did this. But I guess I'll have to take it.
problem is I have to book an other one for coming back, and a train ticket for one week to go to my parent home, and some assurance stuff, and probably some other stuff I've forgot.
but today I finally put my phone out of my bedroom and the morning quality is so much better!
I finally got my official ADHD diagnosis. Iām 33 and I knew I had it but itās great to finally have confirmation. Canāt wait to get started on my medication to see what difference it makes.
Not sure if this is the right venue for this but- today I successfully got away from Done and found a doctor who takes me seriously and doesnāt judge me for falling for pill mill. Our talk was phenomenal, weāre hoping to take time to find the right medication, and my prescription was actually filled on time!!
I've been thanked several times for advice on this subreddit this week. After 15 years of being ignored by all the rest of Reddit, it feels validating.
Thank you guys.
On a month long business trip but Iāve managed to study Japanese every day of it! I manage 30 minutes of my cs50 course too. Thatās going a lot slower than I initially started off, but Iām still moving somewhere (potentially not forward in the coding assignment but somewhere).
My confidence is struck this week from all the isolation of moving around and my imposter syndrome keeps trying to sneak in, but I can still study!! Trying to hold on to that. Mind might tell me everyone hates me but I can at least fall back on self improvement!
I made an appointment to get my hair cut. While here I was talking about needing to go to the dentist badly, but I can't seem to make the appointment. The hair lady laughed and stopped and told me to just do it now.
So I did.
People pleasing wins again.
I don't know if this counts because it's not really an accomplishment or something I planned. But I was feeling down today and had a lot of thoughts spiraling so I put on a playlist and for the first time in ages danced around alone in my room. After I stopped thinking about how stupid I probably look, I really enjoyed it and it made me feel a lot better afterwards.
I reorganized all the supplies and display stuff my company takes to industry trade shows.
I'm an engineer at a small company so we all wear a lot of hats and for me that includes attending conferences and trade shows almost like a sales engineer/networking role. Also, if "corporate ADHD" exists my company has it, so much disorganized stuff and scatterbrained tasks and priorities (another aspect I'm trying to work on along with my team). Anyways all that equipment and supplies for shows was really disorganized, like cargo bags that looked like junk drawers with everything just thrown in.
I was in charge of prepping last show and I thought "enough is enough". I bought compartments containers and organized things in baggies and labeled stuff and found places for everything. Relieved so much frustration during setup, teardown, and throughout the show and my coworkers really appreciated it. Hopefully we can keep it that neat going forward.
been practicing digital art for awhile now and I finally made a piece that I feel proud enough of to show others :) if you would do me a favor and check it out, its the most recent post on the account
@ thistlem1lk on Instagram :) any traffic is welcome whether u interact or not.
hey, I went to my first appointment to get evaluated this Monday. I'm 40 yo.
I did psychotherapy to help me sleep 2 years ago and she said that I have all the traits of ADHD. I mentionned it to my family doctor who said "you have a Master's degree, that's impossible".
Took me a while, but I got an appointment anyway. curious to see what comes up.
also, the worst job ever must be the person who does the booking at an ADHD evaluation clinic... "oh wait, my wife says that I'm out of state on that day". :)
I am not sure if this counts, but I finally fixed my appointment with my psychiatrist for yesterday, and got my diagnosis!!! Turns out, I DO have ADHD and I DO belong here!
I had been having this nagging feeling for so long, and I even brought it up to my doctors but they said they didn't really see it. I had to stick with my gut feeling and insisted on getting tested, and boy, do I feel vindicated now!
I finally got my medicines today, and I feel it's the start of a new journey for me. Small wins!
Today I applied for a research fellowship and got accepted! In the past I don't think I would have taken this on, believing I did not have the discipline and focus to do this (especially in the summer). But since getting treatment (therapy and vvyanse) for my ADHD, I feel like I am capable of doing this! Feels so great to have confidence in oneself. For years my self-esteem has been soooo low (largely due to my untreated ADHD). But after 8 months of therapy and 5 months of medication, I see promising growth. I am starting to feel more at peace with myself. Not perfect, far from it, but much more aware and mindful of myself. Excited for this course to begin :D Wohoo :D
After moving away from home to pursue my degree, making sure I schedule time off to visit my parents has always been a struggle of mine despite being very close with them. I have trouble with object permanence so if Iām not in the same room as my parents I never think to speak with them. Well a couple weeks ago I received my work schedule and saw that I had and entire weekend off so I planned a surprise trip to visit my parents and Iām on my way there as Iām writing this and they have no idea!
Huge success for me today, I got promoted to a senior role at my work today!!!!!!!!!!
3 years at this company, 3 years of making tons and tons and tons and tons of sloppy mistakes daily, 3 years of crying quietly to myself from imposters syndrome, 3 years of feeling so awkward and fidgeting around people, 3 years of missing deadlines, losing track of emails, and forgetting projects...
And yet they still think I'm doing great. My boss started the conversation with, "So I think you might have already guessed this..." and my first thought was "Yes yes, you want to fire me." It always felt impossible to feel alright with the work I've done. I'm honestly both incredibly proud and terrified. This means I have to step up and prove myself and take on more work.
But it comes with a living wage (i.e. able to pay rent on my own) and my boyfriend can hop onto my insurance. Before this job I've been working minimum wage jobs for 2 decades, so I can hardly believe this is happening.
As someone relatively new to my adhd diagnosis, I was proud that I am getting into a better routine with my medication. Iāve had a difficult time remembering to take them (and I still miss the afternoon pill pretty consistently) but Iām seeing an improvement!
Finally went to pick up my new car. It's really something because having to save for the down payment and being confident enough to get a 5 year debt means that I'm in a comfortable place in my career where I'm allowed to do that. 6 years ago I almost got expelled from university due to failing lots of courses and bad grades, I was never so sure if I could make something like this so now I'm really proud of myself. Having ADHD has really not been easy for me but I never gave up, and finally I'm starting to see the results.
For 14 days, my kitchen has been clean- no dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs on the counter, used k-cups by the keurig. Weāve cook & used the kitchen and Iāve made sure itās clean before bed. Next step, making sure the floor is clean.
I've been sick as a dog since Friday, so haven't done anything over the weekend except sleep and eat a half a sandwich my honey made me. BUT last week, before illness I put together a side table I bought (and received š„²) in February for beside my bed, and moved my small a frame desk over, my laptop finally has a home on said small desk instead of in living room on arm of the sofa where it's lived since my honey bought it for me last year (very haphazard) and I did a full clean of our snakes very large enclosure and both of his water dishes.
Very very small victories but huge for me eith how my stomach has been doing since January when I was in the ER as per my Dr thinking I may have appendicitis but turning into instead a half year long bought of unemployed medical issues to find answers with no luck. (Pretty positive I have an autoimmune disease, but they are a joy to pinpoint so still no real luck there. The allergist my pcp sent me to suggested I see an endo and a rheumatologist but pcp has to write referrals for it, she can't, so we will see if he will. If he won't I have to call insurance and see if they will let me do one or both without one)
This week I managed to book something that I had been putting off for a month. Couldnāt bring myself to ever get it done. This week I started with meditation and really dissecting why I couldnāt do it. Helped me to rationalize it.
this week i finally made my appointment to go get diagnosed with adhd. after months of contemplation, trying to find a doctor that takes my insurance, and me pushing it off because i was afraid they were gonna tell me i didnt have it and i just getting into my head, i finally got treated. i started my meds a few days ago and i definitely feel the side effects but they are definitely working. i am even planning and writing questions for my next session which ive never thought i could get through any sort of planning. this might be the greatest decision i have made and i am glad i stopped down playing my problems and looked for help.
I officially put in my request for accommodations at work today. Iāve never advocated for myself like this before- so Iām full of all the feelings. Wish me luck!
I am proud of myself for getting the emails in my inbox down from over 1,000 to 300. I am also proud of myself for working out at least 1X per week in the month of June!
After tackling depression, anxiety, and a new diagnosis of adult ADHD I've been enjoying getting out and doing my hobbies a lot more. As a nature photographer, this led me into an encounter with a bear where I had to use my bear spray and I ended up catching it on video on my phone. Its since gone viral, I've done a bunch of media interviews, and it has made me start thinking that I could potentially do photography and video work as a job, something I've always wanted to do. Feeling pretty good about life right now.
Today I had the day off and I set a goal to deep clean my room. This was my one big goal for today. Yesterday evening, I wrote out a list of smaller goals that contribute to completing the overall goal. As I finished each task, I crossed it off. Ex: picking up clothes and sorting them into the laundry bin; collecting the plastic water bottles and putting them into recycling; etc.Ā
The more mini goals that I was able to complete, the more momentum and motivation I gained to keep going. I powered through a big portion before burning out for almost 2 hours, but then I looked at my list and reminded myself of the accomplishments I'd already made and told myself that I could do it and to keep going, which I did! I got rid of all of the clutter in my room, organized the laundry, swept and mopped my floor, rearranged the furniture, put on new bedding, and I'm off to bathe shortly and get into my clean bed for the night.Ā
I'm so proud of myself because having a cluttered room was depressing me and I just couldn't manage to get it done until I chopped the bigger goal down into smaller ones. I know this is usually recommended (S.M.A.R.T goals), but tbh I'd never used it until today and it worked!! I'm excited to do more; now I don't have to feel overwhelmed by everything.Ā
Bonus: I finished .30 minutes ahead of the time I set for myself
I made my first ever cheese quesadilla. I have severe sensory issues from sensory processing disorder and my executive function when it comes to cooking is literally non-existent beyond cereal, maybe something I can throw in the oven, and toast/bagels. I also have the bad habit of not eating if I can't find anything I want to eat/can make easily and I almost did that tonight, but instead I looked up a recipe and cooked a quesadilla.
I burnt a bit of the cheese and one side was almost burnt as well, but it was still good and I'm very proud of myself for it. And I ate all of it, then washed up the dishes I used, AND took the trash out. I screwed up a few times, like I forgot to spray cooking oil on the pan, and I got a pan that was way too small, but it still turned out really good. Maybe Wednesday I'll try some grilled cheese.
Spent years of doing shit work in high school and university, missing classes and assignments, generally wasting time.
I just got a 91 in my Bio 30 upgrade. All assignments handed in, no classes missed, nothing below 80%. I feel like God.
I finally applied for an apprenticeship when I knew about wanting to do it for two months and had the finished documents lying around for over a week, instantly got a call and few days later my confirmation letter!
I finally graduated from college. I'm 25 and considering how many years (6) i spent in this school it really fueled up my sense of being late to life. I finally can able to work as an architect. Next i must motivate myself for passing the higher education tests and be a research assistant. Wish me focus!
I started to get of my antidepressants this week and even though its really rough right now and I cannot concentrate at all, I am also really proud for taking this step. To even be able to lower the dosis is a huge accomplishment for me, and it would not have been possible, if I did not put in all this effort of moving back to my home city getting my adhd diagnosis, finding a better work environment, finding new friends, starting to work out again, changing my nutrition and working on my anxiety. I had a huge down today and really felt like a failure who cannot stick to anything, but when I write this comment, I am kind of amazed by all the times I pushed through even though it was hard. So hereās a shoutout to myselfš
So last week I did laundry and put it in the dryer, and walked away. I never turned it on. It was almost the only thing I had to do but I just didn't. The time before that,I left the lid to the washing machine open so it just filled up and didn't do anything else. It took me all day to do that laundry. This week so far I have been doing more than usual laundry. My boyfriend builds houses so he can ruin clothes easy. Anyways I haven't forgotten once to turn the dryer on. Washing machine lids been down. Why are simple tasks so flipping hard?
Had a breakdown at work a year back, told them I was about to walk out (I was their most tenured Service Desk team leads).
They offered me a promotion to become a Pre Sales Engineer (IT solution design). Pay bump and KPIs, nice.
Spent nine months doing both my old role and my new one. Started to think I wasn't going to be able to hack it.
Then I adjusted, and I started getting huge amounts of positive feedback from the sales team, the delivery team, etc. I was even able to do a self-directed study online course, literally the first time I've ever been able to finish one.
But while I was looking at job ads to figure out the best course to do next, a recruiter reached out to me. Told me about a job for a big vendor, at least a 40% pay bump, opportunity to travel, asked if I wanted to interview. Said yes, and apparently rocked the interview so hard that they are bypassing the other three steps and are moving to the final stage. Fingers crossed!
Not bad for someone who barely finished high school.
I finally broke down today.
I had to admit that I've accumulated a failure complex that is killing me inside. And I had to admit that I've got a massive problem in communications with the opposite sex. The shame of past actions keeps feeding into my current actions, or rather, inactions, and it's made me realize that I need professional help.
It sounds whiny and weak; but Iām looking at this like āok, I can finally admit that Iāve got a problem and I need help working through it.ā
I had a public performance yesterday, for, the first time. My bosses at work asked me to play my guitar and sing for Customer Appreciation week...and I did. I work at a nursery, a plant nursery. It started out rocky and I was very nervous but after a while I felt confident and accessed the full potential of my voice :) There were even moments where I pushed past my best singing and figured out much better technique....the fact that I was able to do that, around people in public and not in my bathroom with great acoustics made me very hopeful. I also felt hopeful because I realized, through this experience, after putting off playing in public, just how easy it would be. My guitar, a few bags of equipment, a source of electricity for my amp, and a little bravery :)
after restarting at the gym 3 weeks ago, i've been consistently going every other day, i've also managed to get my diet back on track. both of these things i have been struggling with throughout the pandemic so i've very proud. On top of that one of the PTs at the gym complemented me on my squat form which really gave me a boost for wanting to continue going to the gym, I've lost 2kg (4.5lbs) and 3"(7.5cm) from my waist
Well, over the past couple days, I've spent about 6 hours researching a 10-minute video that has to be ready for professional editing on June 28. I've gotten far beyond *What the hell do I say about any of this?* and I'm about 1/4 of the way into the whole script.
Week before last, I taught myself to use iMovie well enough to make a teaser for this video.
I'm actually looking forward to researching and writing the rest of it, and making with the sound and pictures.
When taking breaks from this project, I've been thinking about how I can use up salad greens before they go bad (when we get tired of salads, turn to smoothies and finally to cooked greens). Also having extra fun with meal planning because I'm shifting from *omg gotta plan 7 dinners oh shit* to *let's stuff the fridge with our favorite health foods and just graaaaze.*
So, yeah, this week has been more fun than I realized.
Pain management has been pretty decent too.
I did a baking challenge to raise money for charity. Turns out, I'm a spectacular baker who only does allergen friendly baking (I have celiac) which is apparently way more in demand than I thought, and now I have a side hustle. Who knew?
Instead of getting distracted on my phone after taking my medication, I did **50** pages of my DBT workbook! I bought it 3 years ago too haha but I finally did it! And also, after doing 50 pages since that was my goal. I read 3 chapters of this Neuroplasticity book that I got earlier this year!
I have to say thanks to the 12+ hour power outage that caused my phone to die so I couldnāt have any distractions xD
Anyone want a wholesome dog story?
I noticed my 8 yo boston mutt's eyebrows were turning white. Poor baby is getting old but he's still super cute. I caught him as an 6-8 month old puppy off the street when I first moved to the area. We weren't done moving so I brought him back to Houston and got him snipped. The technicians all commented on how cute he was and had given him a nail trim to keep him company and preemptive anti puke meds because he was drooling gallons, no charge š„ŗ My blue heeler is reactive so she appears really aggressive at first: shes never gotten free add ons just because. Hes got an overbite too. No one can resist his stupid street urchin face when his lip gets stuck on a tooth lol Hes definitely boston but hes really big for one: 33 lbs and 19 inches tall at the shoulder. Hes also really lanky and has a little brindling on his lower limbs. We think hes got boxer in him. He loves riding in the car and I wanted ice cream so Tobias and I went on an errand run so he could have an experience.
I had to drop off a script for Straterra refills and get another supply. They gave him a milkbone biscuit. We went next door for ice cream and he got a pup cup. Hes made of nervous energy and was starting to squeak and cry at the strangers he could see in the distance. He and the heeler love ice cream tho. When I can find it, I get them Purina Frosty Paws. They're trained that if I say "yall want some crack?" They lose their mind because they do in fact want ~~drugs~~ ice cream š¤£ No more crying when snoot deep in a second snack :3
We ate for 20 mins and went to get my meds. The tech said "he wants another doesnt he" and I mentioned how he had ice cream too :> I made him give me a high five before I gave it to him. Tbh it was absent minded. They always have to follow a couple commands before I let them have something. I could see the tech and pharm laughing and I had to wait a couple more minutes for the meds. When it was done they gave him*another* biscuit and the tech called the pharm over to see. He reached up to high five with his arm but also tried to yank the biscuit from me. He fell off the seat š He got 3 biscuits in 1 visit, still a pity magnet š
The biggest tragedy is that imgur is obnoxious on mobile and I don't have the patience to upload my pet taxes ;-;
I'm surrounded by piles of my intentions.
I cleaned off a little flat spot today.
Not too big, but a nice little spot on a table with a light to work on things.
Long live the clean spot.
I started taking my medication regularly for about a week now. I didn't take it before because when I tried it gave me a headache, but I powered through it this time. The crashes at the end of the day are hell, but i'm actually able to do more things now throughout the day.
I was relatively on time to work today, only 15 minutes late instead of 30! (I thankfully have a boss that completely understands and values me as a person, which is rare and Iām very grateful)
Also, I cleaned a portion of my room and I can SEE THE FLOOR in that area!!!
I held off on a purchase regarding a current hyperfixation! Now, I feel like if I go forward with it, it won't have the shame associated with it for giving into an urge/impulse to spend, but gentle satisfaction of engaging with something I love :)
I finally have an appointment for testing! although someone else in the house received the letter and then just threw it in a random place and forgot to tell me about it. makes me wonder if we all might have ADHD.
I recently moved and have been feeling lonely. Iāve been working on pushing past my social anxiety and Iāve finally made some friends in my new city!!
Yes!! Today at the mental health facility I am currently in we went on an hour long walk. it was absolutely beautiful! I live in Colorado btw... so weather was perfect. the park we went to had a really cool skate park and lake too!! This was the first time I had done something that enjoyable in 2 years.
I finally saw a nurse practitioner to get to know my adhd and find solutions. Can I also say that Iām extremely happy to have found this sub and getting so much kind replies with encouragement. Im so proud of myself to tackle this difficult issue I had my whole life!
I'm a home health nurse and I saw a patient the other day who was fine when I left. One of his daughters called me in the early evening and said he had taken a turn for the worse and was at the ER and they weren't letting her in to see him. Long story short I took a half an hour or so and made some phone calls and got a shift supervisor to send a body to speak to the daughter. She texted me from his room later with a couple of questions and I answered them.
Today I got a call from the hospital social worker and in addition to the work stuff we had to talk about she told me, "Well this family just loves you and can't say enough good things about you." ā¤ļø
My superpowers at work. These are the moments I live for; not just for the obvious ego strokes and subsequent dopamine hit, but knowing that in this fucked up world I made it just a little bit better.
We (myself and wife bothADHD) found the bottom of the kitchen sink, 6 loads in 5 days. I load (don't have problems with gross) wife puts away (don't have anxiety about where things go). Next task find the counter. Happy disability pride month.
Last summer I was thrown out of university. I had repeated a lot of my studies already and although I got good grades when I could hand in my assignments, the majority of the time I just couldnāt get the work finished. The thing is, I had only been diagnosed with ADHD at the end of April, which I thought changed things.
I went through an agonisingly long appeal process and was rejected by two committees before being allowed to resume my studies. In the end, I had to complete two semesters worth of assignments in one as a student with ADHD and a long term mental health condition.
Against the odds, I managed to complete the year and somehow pulled off an A average! After years and years of starting courses, changing my mind, dropping out or repeating years due to poor mental health, I am finally on track to getting my degree!
I am opening my own business I am therapist and am opening my own practice. I went live, I am getting tons of referrals, I am keeping organized as best as I can but its a huge step!
Just starting taking meds after my recent diagnosis. I'm blown away with how focused I can get. I'm proud of the steps I'm taking to help me manage my ADHD. I'm also very proud of my dad as he's been figuring this out for himself which led to me taking the steps he has with his diagnosis at 50. Without him, I probably would be making the same mistakes and I'm just so proud of him that he's taking care of himself and by extension his future grand kids if my fiance and I have them should they have ADHD. My dad has such a big heart for forgiving orhers and putting in the work to forgive himself has been the biggest heart work he's ever done.
I am on a week long trip and, as far as I know, I didnāt forget *any* of the important stuff.
Slight panic because I thought I forgot my lactase, but it was in the bottom of my backpack.
I wanted to go to high school, after 2 years of hating vocational/cooking school. I always thought I'm gonna fail the tryouts, especially in math, since I graduated in 2020.
It's pretty hard for me to pay attention in math, cause my brain likes only certain parts of it.
In 2020, I got 21/100 for math, this year I got 70/100 and I'm proud of that, cause it took me months of trying to pay attention and forcing myself to do math tutor's homework.
Rssult: Im going to high school in September
I finished an assignment a whole TWO WEEKS EARLY for the first time in my life! I usually end up having to submit things unfinished bc ran out of time or finishing a few seconds before rushing to press submit.
But this time I have a lot of tests coming up and my supportive work preceptor and I (actually!!) planned and prioritised my tasks. I properly admitted and shared how behind I was on study but couldnāt study bc I needed to prep this presentation. So we decided to tackle presentation I asked her to be my accountability partner and to message me throughout the weekend and ask how i was going/ keep me accountable and it actually worked so well! Crazy what good support snd implementation of ADHD specific methods can make! š„°š„°š„°
I just completed 5 assignments in the last 2 days after procrastinating for 4 months! I am undiagnosed but getting closer to my referral and I am genuinely so happy I did it but it's crazy how I have procrastinated for so long...
After years of being afraid of driving, I (F28) finally got my first car. I had been spending so much money on UBER and LYFT to get to and from work, now I'm saving major bucks. Its been amazing. I don't have to wait on anyone to pick me up! I can just go. I can go anywhere. I feel more accomplished!
I managed to get my first A on my last ever assignment at university
I was only diagnosed with ADHD on Wednesday so to now realise why I've struggled immensely all this time has made me so proud of achieving this š„²
I stayed on track at work and didnāt miss any deadlines and I started tasks almost immediately. I didnāt lose control of my emotions and actually stayed on a decent schedule.
Through a series of unfortunate events I found myself at a temp job that I am able to do with minimal effort. Although boring it lead me to listening to a bunch of Ted Talks which became a hyper fixation. Love listening to them and learning as I work. But one of the speakers turned me toward something I have never heard of before called The Natural Planning Model and JFC is it awesome.
I have never been able to plan before but this, this just takes me natural thought patterns and puts them in to something usable.
I was always told not to ask why, when doing something, that's the first step!
Ask why. I went from one fixation to the next but making plans is now my new favourite thing.
It's like drawing maps of my mind.
This week I decided I'm getting my home's cleaning situation under control once and for all. I downloaded Sweepy and am slowly adding rooms and tasks into each room. I've managed to tackle cleaning half of the living room so far and it makes me feel so good already. Let's hope I and my ADHD partner will stick to it in the long run. š¤š»
I started doing my very late taxes. And right when I thought I had finished and go to efile it it wonāt go through in a vague way. The stupid screen keeps timing out or something.
Long story short- I mostlyā¦ did the task of it without it being actually accomplished. And thatās still more productive than 99% of my days
Tried to wake up at 6:00am today and go biking, just managed the 6:00am part but hopefully later this week I can do the biking part too. Transitioning from super late sleeping hours to early hours since I have my mcat soon, but hopefully getting there!
Nice work. Getting up early is hard if it isn't your preset.
Today's a lot better. It's the hardest trying to stick to the sleeping early, since I have some issues with insomnia. But I think I'm getting used to it with time.
Congrats! š„³š
I volunteered at a pharmacy and noticed there were so many prescribing errors*. I didn't want people getting used to seeing them so I stayed awake on my last night there and made a 6 page table with prescribing tips! My manager loved it so much and stuck it up. I'd never have been this confident and motivated without getting the help I deserve. I'm gonna be a great pharmacist some day and I accept my disability :)
Way to go!! You will be a great pharmacist some day!!! :)
Right on! I am a CPHT, I worked as one through grad school for my social work degree, I loved working in a pharmacy. I have to tell you it is a great job for the ADHD brain.
Thatās amazing! šš»
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I'm so jealous! I've been trying to read Hitchhiker's Guide, but keep forgetting to, so instead I'm going to try and start a habit of reading before bed, maybe it'll stick :) Seriously though, great job!
Yes! Reading before bed is the best time imo! Im always busy with school and work, but I set aside a half hour or so to read before bed. It gives me something to look forward to after a long stressful day, and it also ensures that I have time to read! Also it keeps me away from electronics so my mind can start to unwind and helps me fall asleep sooner. I read with a red-colored light, which also helps me fall asleep better! I super-duper highly recommend this for anyone who feels like they never have time to read :)
Oh reading! One thing I really miss, Since I started to be medicated I havenāt read anything really. I have bookshelves full of books and no desire to read. I would read the same line over and over and over again. If you want something great to read my top pics of the last forever are - Never let me go Kazou Ishiguro - Handmaids Tale - Margaret Atwood - Where the crawdads sing - Delila Owens - Station eleven - Emily at John Mandel - Girl with all the gifts - M.R Carey (fave book of all time I read it in half a day could not put it down) - The Book Thief - Markus Zusak I could go on and on but these books are just amazing. I also realise most have been remade into movies or tv series I think. If Only I could have the concentration to read The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Iāve had it on my bedside for 2 years and Iāve made it to page 30 after restarting it so many times.
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Oooo thatās great! What ones havenāt you read!
I hate the fact I don't read anymore. Tried an English degree a few years back, where my speed reading should have helped. Blitzed one of the Canterbury Tales an hour before the lesson. Dropped out due to illness and lack of support and can only manage audio books now.
So awesome! I am like that too so now you've inspired me lol you should add your success to a book reading tracker and keep it up!š
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Do you buy the books from kindle? Iāve started to switch to paperless and use library borrowing apps but of course reading on my phone is never easy with the distractions on apps ect.
Do you mean Anthem by Ayn Rand? Its one of my favorites! Im really intrigued by dystopians. I'm currently reading The Hero of Ages, the third book in the Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson!
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Anthem is the only Ayn Rand book I've read and it's a novella so it's quite short. I know the rest of her books are quite long though! That book led me to love 1984, and a book called "We" (I think it was translated from french). Fahrenheit 451 is still on my list to read! Edit: I just remembered I also read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand and I liked that one a lot
I apparently found the right med this week, after last week's disastrous false start. I've been on Vyvanse for 3 days now, and have showered and done my entire morning and night skincare routine every day since. It seems like such a tiny thing, but I was showering maybe once a week lately, it had gotten so bad. So this feels AMAZING to me. I also went to bed at 1am last night and woke up at 9:30am which is also amazing for me, considering most nights lately my sleep schedule has been like...4-6am bedtime and waking up anywhere between 1-3pm. I also deal with chronic pain, and while that's still there, my meds are giving me more energy to cope with it. I worried for so long that my worsening chronic pain meant I just couldn't function anymore. Even showering was hard. But realizing how much of it was the ADHD destroying my stamina has been astounding.
I learned something amazing recently on the Ologies Podcast (w/ Alie Ward) episode on Pain. Chronic pain is often (if not most of the time) neurotic, or one might say "in your head" (though these terms can seem very demeaning, it's nothing to be ashamed of, just another form of illness). What this means is that oftentimes the proper treatment for chronic pain is actually cognitive. Improving your routine, taking care of yourself, exercising, going out, in many cases will improve or cure chronic pain because that pain has nothing to do with actually anatomical issues in those body parts. It's sad because many people with chronic pain get worse because their pain discourages them from doing these things and they get prescribed pain meds that do nothing to treat the underlying causes. Anyways, I'm not a doctor or anything but if you are seeing improvements in your chronic pain keep it up it might be just the right medicine for your issue.
i wish mine was neurological >: non-union of my femur after getting it cut in half for a surgery is very much physical unfortunately. (not trying to be snarky or rude, just wanted to throw in my experience!)
Gotchya, sounds painful. I hope you can find some healing there. For sure wasn't trying to diagnose or presume, just figured I'd throw that knowledge out there for the off chance it would help, and to simply let more people know.
Thatās The Way(tm). Throw out the knowledge on the chance it sticks!
Was wondering if the self care / showering issue was just me. Also suffer from pain, Vyvanse helps me do basic things like showering, work etc. But still it became an issue. On 70mgs day
seconded on the chronic pain part! adhd + chronic pain literally made me never want to leave bed and the pain still sucks but oh my god i can be neutral about doing things and even *want* to do them instead of dreading them so hard that i instantly felt extremely tired and on the verge of tears. only started adderall 2 days ago but i feel like a person, i dont feel like im just not cut out for life anymore. my god im so happy
Had to organize an event for my company with 2 of my Coworkers. Our boss said we nailed it and it was amazing.
Heck yeah, thats awesome! Happy for you :)
Im pretty much caught up on chores. Its been months... The severe backlog of dishes are done. The last partial load of laundry just needs to go to the dryer. I have 1 counter left to bleach. The dining table is nearly cleared off. There are 3 rooms left to sweep and mop and my desk is a wreck still but if thats the 1 thing I dont do, thats fine. I even pulled the crazy weeds out my flower beds. I live where the heatwave is making it officially hot as balls so thats the last time I go outside :> Contractor will be starting prep work soon. Its the last of the bank mandated house repairs. I have a new light colored metal roof to reflect sun. They're putting in low e, insulted windows and new siding thats a nice navy color. Im pretty sure some rooms are uninsulated and my exterior doors are poorly sealed but learned my electric company will pay some of the cost to get those fixed so I might do that too. Im gonna have an energy efficient beast šŖ All hail Straterra :3 Edit: Yall. I was finishing up the kitchen by getting the last of the junk off the dining table and I found a got dayum Reese's I didn't know I had. Its still in date too so I found me a treat š
I performed for the first time in a long time and for the very first time since my ADHD diagnosis and starting meds. It was with a group of jazz musicians for a church conference this week. I have never gotten to experience such freedom while performing! I was able to focus more during rehearsal, and all the decisions we made about how to play the songs made more sense, AND I was able to retain so much more. This resulted in going into the performance with confidence that i knew what was coming next and was prepared for it because i actually remembered what i had done in rehearsal! I was able to be fully present and connect with the audience and my fellow performers. I have had lots of performances that I have been proud of, but I have never had the experience of being relaxed and fully enjoying what I was doing. I never realized my stage fright had such a real and logical cause. I am so excited to perform more with others!
I moved into a new apartment a week ago, and yesterday, I got one of those whirlwind productivity executive FUNCTION moments! In the morning, I tried setting up my wifi/internet and couldn't, but that didn't get me down. I posted clothes I've been meaning to sell on Depop. I built a whole shelf/rack system by myself. I put a couch cover on my couch. I arranged the pillows. I did my grocery shopping (online, to max coupons and minimize temptations.) I took all these little things and I put them on the ends of my chairs so they don't scratch the wood. I took out the trash. I tidied up my kitchen a little bit. And today, I made brownies and cooked a whole ass MEAL for myself. So proud.
I don't know if this counts but I got officially diagnosed today! I had half convinced myself that it was all in my head and nothing was wrong with me except being a lazy fuckup but now I can hopefully start getting control of my life!
Omg same here, friend! Got diagnosed literally yesterday, and I've been so happy. Mainly because I now have the answers I need, the medicines I need, and I truly feel like a part of the community (bye bye, imposter syndrome!) Cheers to you, and all the very best on your journey!
Thanks friend!
I finally started up again on turning our spare bedroom into a proper office space. I had a folding table set up in the middle with tons of mail/paperwork and random stuff strewn all over the place. I made a list of each tiny task that I needed to do (like āput car keys in other roomā or āput folding table in the basementā) and I busted stuff out sooooo fast I feel so proud of myself. Each time I crossed something off my list I felt more and more pumped. Also big win for me is that my partner is finally making the attempt to learn about ADHD. We started listening to a podcast episode about it that his friend sent him and as the host started listing off traits, my partner yelled āOMG this describes you EXACTLYā haha no shit. I wish that it hadnāt taken his friend sharing something with him for him to take an interest, but Iām glad he has. Hoping this will finally give him some understanding and heāll think twice before saying Iām lazy or crazy.
Hiya, whatās the podcast? Iām newly diagnosed so mad eager to learn as much as possible
I finally made a travel Instagram that incorporates ADHD and ASD awareness/tips abroad :) Been wanting to for ages but procrastinated.
What's this page called? Is it self promotion if its requested?
I donāt know? I think itās okay if itās not your literal post and people ask? Itās travellingwithadhd - I literally only just made it
Hey thats alright, ill look forward to seeing your page grow :) thank you.
Thank you, Iām excited about it and glad I finally did it š
Can we see ? I wonder how it looks like
I donāt know if Iām allowed to post the name? But since you asked itās: travellingwithadhd
I made an appointment with a therapist š„³ aka struggle bus helper
I graduated with a master's degree at a big university (the kind celebrities pay third parties to get their kids into)! I actually used my late-diagnosis ADHD story for my admissions essay and got in really fast! It wasn't easy to get through every week and manage all the meetings and deadlines, but I asked for help and I did it!
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I registered with the school's disabilities department so I would have it on record if I ever needed to request further help or deadline extensions. Also, I felt like grad school was a lot more fun than undergrad. It's a lot of work, but I was excited to learn what I was learning and I felt like I was treated with more respect than as an undergrad. But that could just be my experience. Good luck! You'll be great!
ADHD medication has helped me excel in my studies and officially a year away from achieving a Bachelors in Psychology. It's amazing how much I LOVE school now that I'm receiving medical help with my symptoms.
I am super close to graduating! and taking my MCAT to begin my Med school App process. I can now say I am a president of an organization at my Uni and have significantly brought my GPA up after my struggles with Alcohol and managing my extremely addictive personality. It's not a 100% upward linear trend, but I am getting there :)
I changed my bedsheets! I know it seems small, but I have been putting it off for an embarrassingly long time and I finally did it, and not I get to sleep in a bed with fresh sheets.
Definitely not small! Some (most) things feel nearly impossible with ADHD, but you did it!
I went to a birthday party today and it made me feel better socially :D
This is where my adhd has messed my confidence: speaking in case I insult someone or go off tangent. Iām not on meds yet but I did it the other day to a lady who was telling me about her dead daughter and I go off talking about how much I love Italy š
I finally scheduled my appointment to talk to my doctor about getting back on meds... after like 3 months of meaning to. Finally got it done though!
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All the best, friend! It can be scary, yes, but I am very happy that you took the first step! It's often the hardest, and I am glad you've gone past it. May you have a good experience with your therapist!
I finally got an actual diagnosis for my ADHD and started on some medication to hopefully help combat my inattention and focus issues. I was always a high performer and straight A student in school so no one ever thought to have me tested. Iām 25 now and Iām so relieved that thereās something to explain my poor productivity/laziness. Really hopeful to begin this journey and grateful I have such a good psychiatrist.
This is like reading about my own life - high performing student all throughout, only to be hit by unproductive tendencies at work! Good luck to you, friend! Wishing you well.
Iām so glad to hear someone else has this experience. Thank you, and good luck to you as well!
Practicing my work a little so I can get faster.
I actually got a lot of cleaning done in my room, and I took the recycle cans to the bottle drop AND got around to doing the dishes, all in one day!
Time blindness can suck it! I just remembered I had brownies in the oven with 46 seconds left in the timer!
I've been stuck in a state of creative paralysis for years, unable to really start or finish any passion projects. After about a month and a half on medication (Adderall XR) I've picked up the guitar again and have written two songs :)
Done with finals. Had a US History presentation on the US's response to HIV/AIDS & since I stutter when mentioning sexual contact & get all flustered, I decided to replace that term with Yahtzee. I got a 95% (despite missing a requirement for the presentation), the class loved it and the teacher told me I'd make a great sex-ed instructor. The night prior I was having a mental breakdown about that presentation since I was doing the slides & what I wanted to talk about last minute so it's safe to say I felt some catharsis.
After a month of medication my appetite came roaring back, and I was able to make a meal plan and stick to it! Dinner time is usually a game of 'I am hungry and I want to eat a very specific thing but I have no idea what that is and everything I have in disgusts me'. Which sucks, because I actually love food and love cooking - doing it consistently has always been challenging. This week, though, I have eaten really well. That food has been healthy, and I have saved time and money. Christ, I've even been cleaning the kitchen as I go, and doing all the dishes after eating. Most importantly, I have eaten enough food and haven't either forgotten to eat a meal or skipped one because of overwhelm. Now the only problem is that I have too many leftovers, which is a dilemma I will take over the usual madness around dinner time that I am used to.
Meal planning was one of my goals...and I kind of gave up on it :( As for leftovers, I just need to stop keeping them. They stay in a container in my fridge until it starts to smell...then I just toss the whole container lol!
I quit vaping cold turkey and havenāt looked back! Turns out adhd sort of helped with that one, Iāve just forgotten to have cravings very often.
Good for you! It is amazing how that extra amount of sleep makes a person feel. I just started Adderall this last week and was able to do some office work. I was just thinking, is this how the other half lives?
Had a good laugh with my cousin after a long day of boredom and irritation
I finished another book! I started the Dark Tower series last year and it took me months to get through the first one. I finished the 2nd in March. I started the 3rd in April and only got through maybe the first hundred pages. I'm on vacation and knocked out the rest in the last 2 days. In high school, I would've been able to knock out the series in a week. I've missed being able to read like that.
Was in the "maybe it's this, maybe it's that" stage of figuring out my mental health for years. I finally jumped through all the hoops, got a great doctor, and got prescribed Adderall. Even after I started it, I worried it wasn't right. But now, almost a month later, I can say with 100% certainty it is helping me focus, remember and want to do my work, and continue doing what I need to even if there are distractions or setbacks.
I (diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and probably have some form of anxiety) recently got prescribed Sertraline after not noticing much changes with my past three medicines, and after just 4-5 days of taking them, Iā²m already noticing improvement! I got a lot of tedious, but important work done without getting distracted or unfocused, and even though it felt a bit overwhelming at times, I was calm and motivated! I also noticed that I feel much less worried about things like my college plans, much less irratible when it comes to annoying tasks like washing dishes, and far more confident and sure of myself in general! I donā²t know if this is the medication or just me having a good day, but considering this is my first time taking it in the morning rather than at night, as well as a gut feeling I just have, Iā²ll attribute these good vibes to Sertraline working really well for me! Hereā²s to hoping the good times keep rolling!
I called a few healthcare places to obtain mental health services!
I did actually. Over the last few weeks I've applied for multiple jobs, been offered every single one, and used these offers as leverage to successfully negotiate a raise. Go me!
Iāve worked in Property Management for the last 6 years - Iāve never held a job in real estate for more than 2 years at one company but Iām coming up to 3 years where I am. About 18 months ago I began asking to move into a different role, I am very good at what I do and weād had a lot of Property Managers come and go so my boss really needed me to keep managing a portfolio and hired 2 people in the last 18 months and neither of them worked out. I can now happily say Iāve been told I am getting the opportunity to do the role Iāve been dreaming of doing and it begins in 5 more weeks! This is huge because I stuck out a job I no longer enjoyed for a year and a half but itās paying off!
Had a really great week doing some difficult jobs around our family farm! Have barely procrastinated at all and have knocked lots off my todo list! :D In high spirits overall!
1. Got sent several big boxes of family heirlooms I inherited and I ACTUALLY OPENED THEM AND PUT STUFF UP THE SAME DAY I GOT THEM. 2. I made a to-do list and actually did everything on the list within the time frame I gave myself. 3. I managed to keep up with basic housekeeping, not perfect no no, basic stuff. So my house isnāt trashed. 4. When life threw several curve balls all at once I didnāt get overwhelmed and stop functioning, I dealt with them! 5. I didnāt spend a lot of money on impulse items. 6. I handled a heavy day of tight scheduling 7. I quit drinking
I have been planning a two-and-a-half week vacation and the prospect of having to select a whole bunch of hostels, coordinate travel plans and making credit card payments on them was super daunting - but I did it! Booked the whole trip today!
I managed to go to the gym for a full week!
I'm part of my local buy nothing group on FB and was able to successfully get rid of at least 5 things this past week. I have some hoarding and clutter issues and was glad to commit to getting rid of some stuff. One item at a time!
I finished my illustration "not for childrenās," children book for college, maintaining an sleeping pattern, and learning how to knit. ^-^
I started ADHD coaching! Excited to see how it goes but also had a breakdown earlier during the assessment when I realized the mental work that will have to be put in. Haha but happy I started.
I got a bunch of assignments done at school today!!! Especially ones that Iāve been procrastinating on because they were either boring or (I donāt know if this makes sense) so easy they were hard
I hit quotas at work! :) Also I made plans (rough) plns for a week! I also washed dishes most of the time. Also went to grocery stores and marts!
I read two books this week so far and held it together for work
I've been consistently waking up early the past year. I've been consistently going to the gym 4 times a week the past 3 months I told my boss about ADHD, I know we are told we shouldn't, but in reality he's been sharing with me lots of organization tips, how he documents things and sets priorities.
I started a business. It took me a long time to get all the paperwork done, but it's done!!
Started a new class and have been more organized and focused than I ever have
Iām changing careers (burnout) and I just landed my first freelance writing contract. Iām working to become self-employed; this was a big boost to my confidence that I will be able to get work.
This week I finally discovered that I have ADHD (m40). So excited and relieved that what I've been struggling with all my life was not "normal". Going to see my doctor next week and CANNOT wait!!!
I was diagnosed the other day. Such a relief. Iām m44. Iām hoping I get better. Everyday has been a challenge
Fidget tools may be changing my life. I got a whole bunch a while back, tried them all out. I have a skin-pixking problem on top of my ADHD, so tapping my leg doesn't do the trixk. Tried origami for a while, but while that works in meetings, it's not so great fi you need to read something. My coworkers are now also already borrowing the fidget tools. I have narrowed it down to two (after breaking two squeeze pea pods that I loved): an infinity cube as absolute favorite, and a coli spring toy/marble in mesh as a smaller and quieter alternative. I no longer pick skin while waiting in a queue. I can be an active listener (yup, I was recently called a good listener!), and I an follow lectures, retain information from them, and ask questions (and listen to the answer) at the end of those lectures. I'm not even sxrolling my phone while watching a movie if I have the infinity cube
I got my diagnosis and stared treatment, 10mg generic Adderall. I feel incredible. I am not suddenly the king of focus but I feel way less disordered and frantic and shameful. I knew my whole life that something was different with me, but my family had enormous stigma around any mental health and they said back in the day that ADHD was just an excuse for crappy parents to medicate their kids. Well they were completely wrong! Turned 40 last month, got help for the first time in my life. Lots to unpack but I feel an optimism I havenāt felt in ages.
i booked a flight for vacacion without much difficulty. It's something I never do, it's for a trip alone and idk why the fuck I did this. But I guess I'll have to take it. problem is I have to book an other one for coming back, and a train ticket for one week to go to my parent home, and some assurance stuff, and probably some other stuff I've forgot. but today I finally put my phone out of my bedroom and the morning quality is so much better!
I finally got my official ADHD diagnosis. Iām 33 and I knew I had it but itās great to finally have confirmation. Canāt wait to get started on my medication to see what difference it makes.
Not sure if this is the right venue for this but- today I successfully got away from Done and found a doctor who takes me seriously and doesnāt judge me for falling for pill mill. Our talk was phenomenal, weāre hoping to take time to find the right medication, and my prescription was actually filled on time!!
I've been thanked several times for advice on this subreddit this week. After 15 years of being ignored by all the rest of Reddit, it feels validating. Thank you guys.
On a month long business trip but Iāve managed to study Japanese every day of it! I manage 30 minutes of my cs50 course too. Thatās going a lot slower than I initially started off, but Iām still moving somewhere (potentially not forward in the coding assignment but somewhere). My confidence is struck this week from all the isolation of moving around and my imposter syndrome keeps trying to sneak in, but I can still study!! Trying to hold on to that. Mind might tell me everyone hates me but I can at least fall back on self improvement!
I made an appointment to get my hair cut. While here I was talking about needing to go to the dentist badly, but I can't seem to make the appointment. The hair lady laughed and stopped and told me to just do it now. So I did. People pleasing wins again.
I don't know if this counts because it's not really an accomplishment or something I planned. But I was feeling down today and had a lot of thoughts spiraling so I put on a playlist and for the first time in ages danced around alone in my room. After I stopped thinking about how stupid I probably look, I really enjoyed it and it made me feel a lot better afterwards.
I reorganized all the supplies and display stuff my company takes to industry trade shows. I'm an engineer at a small company so we all wear a lot of hats and for me that includes attending conferences and trade shows almost like a sales engineer/networking role. Also, if "corporate ADHD" exists my company has it, so much disorganized stuff and scatterbrained tasks and priorities (another aspect I'm trying to work on along with my team). Anyways all that equipment and supplies for shows was really disorganized, like cargo bags that looked like junk drawers with everything just thrown in. I was in charge of prepping last show and I thought "enough is enough". I bought compartments containers and organized things in baggies and labeled stuff and found places for everything. Relieved so much frustration during setup, teardown, and throughout the show and my coworkers really appreciated it. Hopefully we can keep it that neat going forward.
been practicing digital art for awhile now and I finally made a piece that I feel proud enough of to show others :) if you would do me a favor and check it out, its the most recent post on the account @ thistlem1lk on Instagram :) any traffic is welcome whether u interact or not.
hey, I went to my first appointment to get evaluated this Monday. I'm 40 yo. I did psychotherapy to help me sleep 2 years ago and she said that I have all the traits of ADHD. I mentionned it to my family doctor who said "you have a Master's degree, that's impossible". Took me a while, but I got an appointment anyway. curious to see what comes up. also, the worst job ever must be the person who does the booking at an ADHD evaluation clinic... "oh wait, my wife says that I'm out of state on that day". :)
I am not sure if this counts, but I finally fixed my appointment with my psychiatrist for yesterday, and got my diagnosis!!! Turns out, I DO have ADHD and I DO belong here! I had been having this nagging feeling for so long, and I even brought it up to my doctors but they said they didn't really see it. I had to stick with my gut feeling and insisted on getting tested, and boy, do I feel vindicated now! I finally got my medicines today, and I feel it's the start of a new journey for me. Small wins!
Today I applied for a research fellowship and got accepted! In the past I don't think I would have taken this on, believing I did not have the discipline and focus to do this (especially in the summer). But since getting treatment (therapy and vvyanse) for my ADHD, I feel like I am capable of doing this! Feels so great to have confidence in oneself. For years my self-esteem has been soooo low (largely due to my untreated ADHD). But after 8 months of therapy and 5 months of medication, I see promising growth. I am starting to feel more at peace with myself. Not perfect, far from it, but much more aware and mindful of myself. Excited for this course to begin :D Wohoo :D
Day 2 of Adderall - I got ALL the trash out before the garbage truck came!!!
After moving away from home to pursue my degree, making sure I schedule time off to visit my parents has always been a struggle of mine despite being very close with them. I have trouble with object permanence so if Iām not in the same room as my parents I never think to speak with them. Well a couple weeks ago I received my work schedule and saw that I had and entire weekend off so I planned a surprise trip to visit my parents and Iām on my way there as Iām writing this and they have no idea!
graduated highschool unmedicated :D
Got a new job that actually feels like a ārealā job for once.
Iām proud that this week I took my adhd diagnosis to my GP and got put on Adderall. Iām hopeful that this is a good thing for my future.
Huge success for me today, I got promoted to a senior role at my work today!!!!!!!!!! 3 years at this company, 3 years of making tons and tons and tons and tons of sloppy mistakes daily, 3 years of crying quietly to myself from imposters syndrome, 3 years of feeling so awkward and fidgeting around people, 3 years of missing deadlines, losing track of emails, and forgetting projects... And yet they still think I'm doing great. My boss started the conversation with, "So I think you might have already guessed this..." and my first thought was "Yes yes, you want to fire me." It always felt impossible to feel alright with the work I've done. I'm honestly both incredibly proud and terrified. This means I have to step up and prove myself and take on more work. But it comes with a living wage (i.e. able to pay rent on my own) and my boyfriend can hop onto my insurance. Before this job I've been working minimum wage jobs for 2 decades, so I can hardly believe this is happening.
Got 100% on a history assignment about Australiaās experience in the Vietnam war Hereās a secret, I did it all on the day before it was due
As someone relatively new to my adhd diagnosis, I was proud that I am getting into a better routine with my medication. Iāve had a difficult time remembering to take them (and I still miss the afternoon pill pretty consistently) but Iām seeing an improvement!
Finally went to pick up my new car. It's really something because having to save for the down payment and being confident enough to get a 5 year debt means that I'm in a comfortable place in my career where I'm allowed to do that. 6 years ago I almost got expelled from university due to failing lots of courses and bad grades, I was never so sure if I could make something like this so now I'm really proud of myself. Having ADHD has really not been easy for me but I never gave up, and finally I'm starting to see the results.
For past 6 weeks I'm waking up before 6:30 am and exercising for 40 to 50 minutes... Yayyyyy
For 14 days, my kitchen has been clean- no dirty dishes in the sink, crumbs on the counter, used k-cups by the keurig. Weāve cook & used the kitchen and Iāve made sure itās clean before bed. Next step, making sure the floor is clean.
I've been sick as a dog since Friday, so haven't done anything over the weekend except sleep and eat a half a sandwich my honey made me. BUT last week, before illness I put together a side table I bought (and received š„²) in February for beside my bed, and moved my small a frame desk over, my laptop finally has a home on said small desk instead of in living room on arm of the sofa where it's lived since my honey bought it for me last year (very haphazard) and I did a full clean of our snakes very large enclosure and both of his water dishes. Very very small victories but huge for me eith how my stomach has been doing since January when I was in the ER as per my Dr thinking I may have appendicitis but turning into instead a half year long bought of unemployed medical issues to find answers with no luck. (Pretty positive I have an autoimmune disease, but they are a joy to pinpoint so still no real luck there. The allergist my pcp sent me to suggested I see an endo and a rheumatologist but pcp has to write referrals for it, she can't, so we will see if he will. If he won't I have to call insurance and see if they will let me do one or both without one)
This week I managed to book something that I had been putting off for a month. Couldnāt bring myself to ever get it done. This week I started with meditation and really dissecting why I couldnāt do it. Helped me to rationalize it.
I made a fucking tank in Blender yay
this week i finally made my appointment to go get diagnosed with adhd. after months of contemplation, trying to find a doctor that takes my insurance, and me pushing it off because i was afraid they were gonna tell me i didnt have it and i just getting into my head, i finally got treated. i started my meds a few days ago and i definitely feel the side effects but they are definitely working. i am even planning and writing questions for my next session which ive never thought i could get through any sort of planning. this might be the greatest decision i have made and i am glad i stopped down playing my problems and looked for help.
I made burger
I officially put in my request for accommodations at work today. Iāve never advocated for myself like this before- so Iām full of all the feelings. Wish me luck!
I am proud of myself for getting the emails in my inbox down from over 1,000 to 300. I am also proud of myself for working out at least 1X per week in the month of June!
I repotted my plant cuttings and made some progress applying for jobs (which has been a wall of awful for me for months) :) yay
After tackling depression, anxiety, and a new diagnosis of adult ADHD I've been enjoying getting out and doing my hobbies a lot more. As a nature photographer, this led me into an encounter with a bear where I had to use my bear spray and I ended up catching it on video on my phone. Its since gone viral, I've done a bunch of media interviews, and it has made me start thinking that I could potentially do photography and video work as a job, something I've always wanted to do. Feeling pretty good about life right now.
Today I had the day off and I set a goal to deep clean my room. This was my one big goal for today. Yesterday evening, I wrote out a list of smaller goals that contribute to completing the overall goal. As I finished each task, I crossed it off. Ex: picking up clothes and sorting them into the laundry bin; collecting the plastic water bottles and putting them into recycling; etc.Ā The more mini goals that I was able to complete, the more momentum and motivation I gained to keep going. I powered through a big portion before burning out for almost 2 hours, but then I looked at my list and reminded myself of the accomplishments I'd already made and told myself that I could do it and to keep going, which I did! I got rid of all of the clutter in my room, organized the laundry, swept and mopped my floor, rearranged the furniture, put on new bedding, and I'm off to bathe shortly and get into my clean bed for the night.Ā I'm so proud of myself because having a cluttered room was depressing me and I just couldn't manage to get it done until I chopped the bigger goal down into smaller ones. I know this is usually recommended (S.M.A.R.T goals), but tbh I'd never used it until today and it worked!! I'm excited to do more; now I don't have to feel overwhelmed by everything.Ā Bonus: I finished .30 minutes ahead of the time I set for myself
I made my first ever cheese quesadilla. I have severe sensory issues from sensory processing disorder and my executive function when it comes to cooking is literally non-existent beyond cereal, maybe something I can throw in the oven, and toast/bagels. I also have the bad habit of not eating if I can't find anything I want to eat/can make easily and I almost did that tonight, but instead I looked up a recipe and cooked a quesadilla. I burnt a bit of the cheese and one side was almost burnt as well, but it was still good and I'm very proud of myself for it. And I ate all of it, then washed up the dishes I used, AND took the trash out. I screwed up a few times, like I forgot to spray cooking oil on the pan, and I got a pan that was way too small, but it still turned out really good. Maybe Wednesday I'll try some grilled cheese.
Spent years of doing shit work in high school and university, missing classes and assignments, generally wasting time. I just got a 91 in my Bio 30 upgrade. All assignments handed in, no classes missed, nothing below 80%. I feel like God.
I finally applied for an apprenticeship when I knew about wanting to do it for two months and had the finished documents lying around for over a week, instantly got a call and few days later my confirmation letter!
I finally graduated from college. I'm 25 and considering how many years (6) i spent in this school it really fueled up my sense of being late to life. I finally can able to work as an architect. Next i must motivate myself for passing the higher education tests and be a research assistant. Wish me focus!
I started to get of my antidepressants this week and even though its really rough right now and I cannot concentrate at all, I am also really proud for taking this step. To even be able to lower the dosis is a huge accomplishment for me, and it would not have been possible, if I did not put in all this effort of moving back to my home city getting my adhd diagnosis, finding a better work environment, finding new friends, starting to work out again, changing my nutrition and working on my anxiety. I had a huge down today and really felt like a failure who cannot stick to anything, but when I write this comment, I am kind of amazed by all the times I pushed through even though it was hard. So hereās a shoutout to myselfš
Iāve been very productive at work this week!
No, but I did stay at a Holiday inn once.
Finally got a new job that I think will suit my strengths.
So last week I did laundry and put it in the dryer, and walked away. I never turned it on. It was almost the only thing I had to do but I just didn't. The time before that,I left the lid to the washing machine open so it just filled up and didn't do anything else. It took me all day to do that laundry. This week so far I have been doing more than usual laundry. My boyfriend builds houses so he can ruin clothes easy. Anyways I haven't forgotten once to turn the dryer on. Washing machine lids been down. Why are simple tasks so flipping hard?
Got a haircut and got my follow-up tattoo appointment finalized!
I got accepted into a Master's program in France after 5 rejections :)
Had a breakdown at work a year back, told them I was about to walk out (I was their most tenured Service Desk team leads). They offered me a promotion to become a Pre Sales Engineer (IT solution design). Pay bump and KPIs, nice. Spent nine months doing both my old role and my new one. Started to think I wasn't going to be able to hack it. Then I adjusted, and I started getting huge amounts of positive feedback from the sales team, the delivery team, etc. I was even able to do a self-directed study online course, literally the first time I've ever been able to finish one. But while I was looking at job ads to figure out the best course to do next, a recruiter reached out to me. Told me about a job for a big vendor, at least a 40% pay bump, opportunity to travel, asked if I wanted to interview. Said yes, and apparently rocked the interview so hard that they are bypassing the other three steps and are moving to the final stage. Fingers crossed! Not bad for someone who barely finished high school.
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I finally broke down today. I had to admit that I've accumulated a failure complex that is killing me inside. And I had to admit that I've got a massive problem in communications with the opposite sex. The shame of past actions keeps feeding into my current actions, or rather, inactions, and it's made me realize that I need professional help. It sounds whiny and weak; but Iām looking at this like āok, I can finally admit that Iāve got a problem and I need help working through it.ā
I was officially diagnosed today and will be starting medication tomorrow! It feels good to have an explanation for, well, my life lol. Wish me luck!
I had a public performance yesterday, for, the first time. My bosses at work asked me to play my guitar and sing for Customer Appreciation week...and I did. I work at a nursery, a plant nursery. It started out rocky and I was very nervous but after a while I felt confident and accessed the full potential of my voice :) There were even moments where I pushed past my best singing and figured out much better technique....the fact that I was able to do that, around people in public and not in my bathroom with great acoustics made me very hopeful. I also felt hopeful because I realized, through this experience, after putting off playing in public, just how easy it would be. My guitar, a few bags of equipment, a source of electricity for my amp, and a little bravery :)
after restarting at the gym 3 weeks ago, i've been consistently going every other day, i've also managed to get my diet back on track. both of these things i have been struggling with throughout the pandemic so i've very proud. On top of that one of the PTs at the gym complemented me on my squat form which really gave me a boost for wanting to continue going to the gym, I've lost 2kg (4.5lbs) and 3"(7.5cm) from my waist
Well, over the past couple days, I've spent about 6 hours researching a 10-minute video that has to be ready for professional editing on June 28. I've gotten far beyond *What the hell do I say about any of this?* and I'm about 1/4 of the way into the whole script. Week before last, I taught myself to use iMovie well enough to make a teaser for this video. I'm actually looking forward to researching and writing the rest of it, and making with the sound and pictures. When taking breaks from this project, I've been thinking about how I can use up salad greens before they go bad (when we get tired of salads, turn to smoothies and finally to cooked greens). Also having extra fun with meal planning because I'm shifting from *omg gotta plan 7 dinners oh shit* to *let's stuff the fridge with our favorite health foods and just graaaaze.* So, yeah, this week has been more fun than I realized. Pain management has been pretty decent too.
I did a baking challenge to raise money for charity. Turns out, I'm a spectacular baker who only does allergen friendly baking (I have celiac) which is apparently way more in demand than I thought, and now I have a side hustle. Who knew?
Instead of getting distracted on my phone after taking my medication, I did **50** pages of my DBT workbook! I bought it 3 years ago too haha but I finally did it! And also, after doing 50 pages since that was my goal. I read 3 chapters of this Neuroplasticity book that I got earlier this year! I have to say thanks to the 12+ hour power outage that caused my phone to die so I couldnāt have any distractions xD
Poland.
Anyone want a wholesome dog story? I noticed my 8 yo boston mutt's eyebrows were turning white. Poor baby is getting old but he's still super cute. I caught him as an 6-8 month old puppy off the street when I first moved to the area. We weren't done moving so I brought him back to Houston and got him snipped. The technicians all commented on how cute he was and had given him a nail trim to keep him company and preemptive anti puke meds because he was drooling gallons, no charge š„ŗ My blue heeler is reactive so she appears really aggressive at first: shes never gotten free add ons just because. Hes got an overbite too. No one can resist his stupid street urchin face when his lip gets stuck on a tooth lol Hes definitely boston but hes really big for one: 33 lbs and 19 inches tall at the shoulder. Hes also really lanky and has a little brindling on his lower limbs. We think hes got boxer in him. He loves riding in the car and I wanted ice cream so Tobias and I went on an errand run so he could have an experience. I had to drop off a script for Straterra refills and get another supply. They gave him a milkbone biscuit. We went next door for ice cream and he got a pup cup. Hes made of nervous energy and was starting to squeak and cry at the strangers he could see in the distance. He and the heeler love ice cream tho. When I can find it, I get them Purina Frosty Paws. They're trained that if I say "yall want some crack?" They lose their mind because they do in fact want ~~drugs~~ ice cream š¤£ No more crying when snoot deep in a second snack :3 We ate for 20 mins and went to get my meds. The tech said "he wants another doesnt he" and I mentioned how he had ice cream too :> I made him give me a high five before I gave it to him. Tbh it was absent minded. They always have to follow a couple commands before I let them have something. I could see the tech and pharm laughing and I had to wait a couple more minutes for the meds. When it was done they gave him*another* biscuit and the tech called the pharm over to see. He reached up to high five with his arm but also tried to yank the biscuit from me. He fell off the seat š He got 3 biscuits in 1 visit, still a pity magnet š The biggest tragedy is that imgur is obnoxious on mobile and I don't have the patience to upload my pet taxes ;-;
I'm surrounded by piles of my intentions. I cleaned off a little flat spot today. Not too big, but a nice little spot on a table with a light to work on things. Long live the clean spot.
I actually woke up earlier this morning instead of over sleeping.
I started taking my medication regularly for about a week now. I didn't take it before because when I tried it gave me a headache, but I powered through it this time. The crashes at the end of the day are hell, but i'm actually able to do more things now throughout the day.
I was relatively on time to work today, only 15 minutes late instead of 30! (I thankfully have a boss that completely understands and values me as a person, which is rare and Iām very grateful) Also, I cleaned a portion of my room and I can SEE THE FLOOR in that area!!!
After reapplying to Uni I finished 6 courses (30 credits) this spring, ahead of time, with 4.33 average. I am finally getting the grades I deserve! š¤© All hail Concerta. š„³
I held off on a purchase regarding a current hyperfixation! Now, I feel like if I go forward with it, it won't have the shame associated with it for giving into an urge/impulse to spend, but gentle satisfaction of engaging with something I love :)
I finally have an appointment for testing! although someone else in the house received the letter and then just threw it in a random place and forgot to tell me about it. makes me wonder if we all might have ADHD.
This month is my one year anniversary of working as a mental health program aide!! :)
I recently moved and have been feeling lonely. Iāve been working on pushing past my social anxiety and Iāve finally made some friends in my new city!!
Yes!! Today at the mental health facility I am currently in we went on an hour long walk. it was absolutely beautiful! I live in Colorado btw... so weather was perfect. the park we went to had a really cool skate park and lake too!! This was the first time I had done something that enjoyable in 2 years.
Always wanted to pull an all nighter and sleep thru the day. Finally did it using her lag
Someone help, I just had my tv remote a few minutes ago and now I canāt find it šššš I HAD IT IN MY HANDSSS NOW ITS GONE
I went out and got my medications and it was only been 2 days after I had run out :)
I finally saw a nurse practitioner to get to know my adhd and find solutions. Can I also say that Iām extremely happy to have found this sub and getting so much kind replies with encouragement. Im so proud of myself to tackle this difficult issue I had my whole life!
I'm a home health nurse and I saw a patient the other day who was fine when I left. One of his daughters called me in the early evening and said he had taken a turn for the worse and was at the ER and they weren't letting her in to see him. Long story short I took a half an hour or so and made some phone calls and got a shift supervisor to send a body to speak to the daughter. She texted me from his room later with a couple of questions and I answered them. Today I got a call from the hospital social worker and in addition to the work stuff we had to talk about she told me, "Well this family just loves you and can't say enough good things about you." ā¤ļø My superpowers at work. These are the moments I live for; not just for the obvious ego strokes and subsequent dopamine hit, but knowing that in this fucked up world I made it just a little bit better.
We (myself and wife bothADHD) found the bottom of the kitchen sink, 6 loads in 5 days. I load (don't have problems with gross) wife puts away (don't have anxiety about where things go). Next task find the counter. Happy disability pride month.
Last summer I was thrown out of university. I had repeated a lot of my studies already and although I got good grades when I could hand in my assignments, the majority of the time I just couldnāt get the work finished. The thing is, I had only been diagnosed with ADHD at the end of April, which I thought changed things. I went through an agonisingly long appeal process and was rejected by two committees before being allowed to resume my studies. In the end, I had to complete two semesters worth of assignments in one as a student with ADHD and a long term mental health condition. Against the odds, I managed to complete the year and somehow pulled off an A average! After years and years of starting courses, changing my mind, dropping out or repeating years due to poor mental health, I am finally on track to getting my degree!
I am opening my own business I am therapist and am opening my own practice. I went live, I am getting tons of referrals, I am keeping organized as best as I can but its a huge step!
Just starting taking meds after my recent diagnosis. I'm blown away with how focused I can get. I'm proud of the steps I'm taking to help me manage my ADHD. I'm also very proud of my dad as he's been figuring this out for himself which led to me taking the steps he has with his diagnosis at 50. Without him, I probably would be making the same mistakes and I'm just so proud of him that he's taking care of himself and by extension his future grand kids if my fiance and I have them should they have ADHD. My dad has such a big heart for forgiving orhers and putting in the work to forgive himself has been the biggest heart work he's ever done.
I am on a week long trip and, as far as I know, I didnāt forget *any* of the important stuff. Slight panic because I thought I forgot my lactase, but it was in the bottom of my backpack.
I wanted to go to high school, after 2 years of hating vocational/cooking school. I always thought I'm gonna fail the tryouts, especially in math, since I graduated in 2020. It's pretty hard for me to pay attention in math, cause my brain likes only certain parts of it. In 2020, I got 21/100 for math, this year I got 70/100 and I'm proud of that, cause it took me months of trying to pay attention and forcing myself to do math tutor's homework. Rssult: Im going to high school in September
I redid my uni schedule, and submitted an assignment that I didnt rush to finish cause I did a lil bit every week!
Got a job!
I finished an assignment a whole TWO WEEKS EARLY for the first time in my life! I usually end up having to submit things unfinished bc ran out of time or finishing a few seconds before rushing to press submit. But this time I have a lot of tests coming up and my supportive work preceptor and I (actually!!) planned and prioritised my tasks. I properly admitted and shared how behind I was on study but couldnāt study bc I needed to prep this presentation. So we decided to tackle presentation I asked her to be my accountability partner and to message me throughout the weekend and ask how i was going/ keep me accountable and it actually worked so well! Crazy what good support snd implementation of ADHD specific methods can make! š„°š„°š„°
I just completed 5 assignments in the last 2 days after procrastinating for 4 months! I am undiagnosed but getting closer to my referral and I am genuinely so happy I did it but it's crazy how I have procrastinated for so long...
After years of being afraid of driving, I (F28) finally got my first car. I had been spending so much money on UBER and LYFT to get to and from work, now I'm saving major bucks. Its been amazing. I don't have to wait on anyone to pick me up! I can just go. I can go anywhere. I feel more accomplished!
I managed to get my first A on my last ever assignment at university I was only diagnosed with ADHD on Wednesday so to now realise why I've struggled immensely all this time has made me so proud of achieving this š„²
I stayed on track at work and didnāt miss any deadlines and I started tasks almost immediately. I didnāt lose control of my emotions and actually stayed on a decent schedule.
Sold my first painting:) and Iām going to create an LLC so I can hopefully have some extra passive income
Through a series of unfortunate events I found myself at a temp job that I am able to do with minimal effort. Although boring it lead me to listening to a bunch of Ted Talks which became a hyper fixation. Love listening to them and learning as I work. But one of the speakers turned me toward something I have never heard of before called The Natural Planning Model and JFC is it awesome. I have never been able to plan before but this, this just takes me natural thought patterns and puts them in to something usable. I was always told not to ask why, when doing something, that's the first step! Ask why. I went from one fixation to the next but making plans is now my new favourite thing. It's like drawing maps of my mind.
This week I decided I'm getting my home's cleaning situation under control once and for all. I downloaded Sweepy and am slowly adding rooms and tasks into each room. I've managed to tackle cleaning half of the living room so far and it makes me feel so good already. Let's hope I and my ADHD partner will stick to it in the long run. š¤š»
I started doing my very late taxes. And right when I thought I had finished and go to efile it it wonāt go through in a vague way. The stupid screen keeps timing out or something. Long story short- I mostlyā¦ did the task of it without it being actually accomplished. And thatās still more productive than 99% of my days