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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

My favorite way to end brushing my teeth.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

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

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

 

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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

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

 

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.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I feel like I've entered a Google interview

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ugh, I hate that this resonates.

Does medication help with this?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year 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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Exactly.

At the end of the day people like him are allowed to have so much influence because of regulations (or lack there of). Tax them, hold them accountable legally, something.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No! Adding it to the watchlist, thanks!

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