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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Instead of comp, here's a pool table. That'll keep everyone in the office!

One of my summer favorites: Iced coffee + orange juice + ginger in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago

My favorite way to end brushing my teeth.

Started first ever activity log after diagnosis, and oh my god in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, that's exactly the feeling. https://youtu.be/AbSehcT19u0

I hope you are able to find a doctor and get some relief.

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Started first ever activity log after diagnosis, and oh my god (kbin.social)
 

It's amazing how much ADHD I've been fighting moment to moment without realizing it.

I work in a bit of a chaotic job where work is generally self directed and I get a constant flow of email, messages, and people coming to talk to me. I just got my ADHD diagnosis and have an appointment for medication coming up. I decided to do an activity log to see what I was doing in a day so I could compare before and after medication.

I tried to plug in my phone 4 times in the span of an hour before I finally did it. Like had the end of the charger and my phone in hand and got distracted because I realized I forgot/needed to do X, Y, Z. I set out the day with a goal and before I knew it I had a half dozen half written messages, a longer Todo list, and no work done towards what I needed. Guess what I'm doing this evening? Lol

How long has this been going on? I knew I was struggling with motivation and focus, but it blows my mind how present it is moment to moment.

Fingers crossed for medication.

I would highly recommend doing an activity journal as a point of reference. Within a day it has already put things into perspective for me.

YSK: Don't use spray sunscreen on even a remotely windy day in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I had not thought about having the sunscreen leech into the water. Thank you for educating!

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YSK: Don't use spray sunscreen on even a remotely windy day (kbin.social)
 

Or ever.

It's difficult to know when it's been properly applied. Stick to something that you can be sure is applied properly to exposed areas.

finally got medicated, part of what got me to finally get around to scheduling a psychiatry in c/adhd
[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

How do you will yourself to the right thing? Is it a matter of creating the right environment? Being mindful?

And I'll do it again! in c/adhd
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

Yeah, but one day the thousands of browser bookmarks will come in handy. Right?

My coffee station in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

The per degree temp control is a huge win along with the spout. Itll also stay warm for 30mins, optional beeps when done heating, and you can have it boil water automatically for a specific time. I really enjoy mine.

My coffee station in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I have the same one. Mainly got it for temp control for white tea and figured having per degree control was a huge plus. Plus it's so nice artistically

Calculating 25 minutes by burning 2 inconsistently burning 1-hour ropes in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I feel like I've entered a Google interview

ADHD makes it harder to do things and reduces the reward for doing them. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ugh, I hate that this resonates.

Does medication help with this?

Adult ADHD Diagnosis - what is the process like? in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I was recently diagnosed from a neuro-psych. Similar process of many hours of testing (~5h). My friend was also diagnosed recently from a psychiatrist through question answer, but no formal cognitive evaluation measure. The amount of clarity I got from the neuro-psych in terms of cognitive function and my specific circumstances was significantly more helpful than what my friend got from the psychiatrist.

After all the formal testing, I was given a thorough 17 page report including a breakdown of each aspect of cognitive functioning, any applicable disorders (with recommendation for therapy to investigate further and confirm), next steps, and treatment and coping mechanism recommendations. My friend was given a broad diagnosis of unspecified ADHD with no additional information.

If you are able to afford the neuropsych eval, it is well worth it.

Incredible how nowdays it dosent seem a normal thing in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

It's actually pretty shocking. It seems so normal to struggle to buy a house, yet most of the last generation have one. It's going to be a rude awakening for society as this trend continues. At some point the older generation is going to pass on and free up houses. What is that even going to look like? Are they going to be jacked up too? It's just not sustainable if you project it out. There has to be a tipping point. People need homes and renting is so limiting.

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