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I literally have had OCD symptoms since I was six and I genuinely believe that I was born with it.
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This is probably the best sentence to explain to someone who thinks OCD is "liking things in order" what OCD is really like
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😮 I don't think this is an adhd thing & if it is than I mastered it without meds.
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prozac 25 mg, Wim hoff method, extra sleep, and exercise went a long way
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Oooooof and then I obsess over the guilt because of being close to people w schizophrenia and go down that rabbit hole of psychotic symptoms and self hate and guilt xD
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I have definitely felt overwhelmed many times before (heck, more than once last week). Lots of virtual hugs/comforts are going your way if you want them!
If you'd like some useful perspectives on depression, I have found 'Lost Connections' by Johann Hari is really good at explaining how the modern world is essentially 'junk values' (think junk food but for mental stuff) that cause depression:
[https://thelostconnections.com/](https://thelostconnections.com/)
Your comments about feeling bad that you cannot 'man up' and are wasting other people's time can definitely be looked at as 'junk' values'--not helpful and actively harmful. (Note: this is NOT to blame you, just pointing out the negative spiral that depression)
You have a lot to unpack, I hope you have loved ones or a therapist to help!
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I feel you, hang in there and don't give up, time will heal this. I beat it and have faith in that you can beat this to! Lots and lots and lots of meditation, don't feed it anything, agreeing with the voice is one thing that helps a lot. If you need support on how to deal with ocd, Ali Greymond on youtube is amazing. sending you love and support!
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It was having a gaming pc for me and when I have my pc I'm not that interested in playing games now :/
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I am getting told all the time “just get out of your head! What were you even doing? You’re just in your own little head over there and can’t function right. Like why is it so hard”
I wish they knew exactly how hard it is.
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Yeah...100%
I "took a break" in efforts to follow my passion and degree path to move back home to help my Mom run our family business when my dad's early onset Alzheimer's showed up. I promised her a year, which turned into 9 before I decided to bail and try to have some adventures of my own.
I had no idea how much more difficult being out in the "real working world" was going to be...it seems in large part my success was tied to the environment working well with my ADHD - I had a lot of flexibility as one of the bosses, I had a clear direction and sense of purpose through ownership of what I was doing, we had a simple production schedule and I was easily able to pick the design/production jobs I was working on based on whatever factors fit my state that day best...
Now I've been in the general working world since 2019 and it's been a shit show the whole way. I worked for some toxic crazy people - at least I'm in a better place now in that sense but still...
I work for an awesome boss with great coworkers who I've known for a decade as family friends - they're flexible and care a lot about me, but I'm sadly learning I do find the work itself intolerably boring most of the time...
Job #2 is a part time vet tech gig (my background is animal science/conservation bio) that I picked up when they needed extra help during the pandemic, so I work after my 9-5 for about 15 hours a week. I'm always active, feeling like I'm making an impact, surrounded by badass women with amazing senses of humor, and my mind never just wanders off because I find the work itself so engaging.
Sucky part is that Job #1 is critical because it pays the bills and I'd feel super guilty jumping ship after only a year and change. Job #2 doesn't pay shit - I couldn't survive on that income, but I love it and I'd feel just as guilty letting that one go because they're always telling me what a huge help I am and how they wish they could steal me for full time...but I'm burning at both ends, having to keep the job that makes my ADHD harder to manage, but not wanting to cut the one I love loose even if it'd probably make my main job easier if I had more breathing room and worked a standard 40 hours a week...
My heart's with you!
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More like when I mutter something to myself while hanging out and being like "oh shit I hope no one heard that. I hope I didn't say that too loud"
Worst feeling ever and then there's the constant nagging thought of does everyone know I do this and just say nothing to me or around me about it?
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Lmao I’m just gonna use this as a reaction image to everything from now on
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Sad part is, there was such an easy way for them to not make light of anybody and still bring in the same consumer base: Well-Organized Candy Company.
Like, COME. ON. It wouldn't have been hard!
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I just got here, and I kinda suspect i have ocd, but what has this meme got to do with ocd? I thought these kinda thoughts were just idk, like an active imagination?
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No, don't downplay it. GREAT JOB, way to go!!
This is a victory. Don't apologize.
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Yeah I got through this constantly but the weird thing is is that's the disorder making u believe that! It sucks alot and it's so hard to deal with
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I.. think I have ADHD, i related so much to most of what was talked about. I need to start looking for where I can go to get the help that I clearly need, but I never really felt like I knew how to properly express any of this before I read this. I'm glad this popped up as I was scrolling through the popular tab. Thank you.
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ADHD is also being able to half-build a rocket a week later, after not sleeping for days. Sure, you dropped the project after that week, but who else can build half a rocket?! I’d say it’s still impressive!
...right?
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A problem shared is a problem halved. You are really stressing and those feelings are valid. It’s a crappy time we are living in. This subreddit is here for you, we are here for each other. We care about you because we share your pain. We know what it’s like. You are not alone.
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Oh my *god*.
I never would have thought this could be an ADHD thing, but after reading this comment section it seems like it is.
I always use way too many commas. My mom edits my papers for grammar and she always takes away so many commas.
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Thank you. These have been popping up more frequently and I’m hoping that they won’t lead to another depressive episode for me. It scares me.
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I did not even understand the idea of reassurance seeking until this subreddit and I honestly think that realization could change my life in the long run. I just thought i was overwhelming, didn’t get that it was a compulsion.
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I’ve completely disassembled my office workstation, there are pieces all over my apartment. Meanwhile I’ve stopped to eat peanut butter out of the jar and browse Reddit
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Could ya see all of us at some ADHD - ADD convention? No one could organize it or stay on topic 🤣 someone would say have you ever tried and before they could finish the question a resounding YES would ring out from the crowd because we’ve tried purnt near everything so there’s no point in waiting to see what the thing was.
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We had the same percent battery and I got extremely confused.
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I think I might just refer to my phone reminders as timed guilt trippers going forward, because... yes I do this.
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First it's 3. Then you realize it's gotta be 3 times 3 times in a row, so you pull 3 times again and then again, which gives us a total of 9 pulls. But then you pull 3 times more to be sure and you realize you pulled it 4 times now (4x3) and even numbers are not good, so you gotta pull it 3 times again, which gives us 5 times total (5x3).
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You can walk away from the door now, but couple feet later you realize you gotta pull it again "just to be sure", so no one would break into your house, kill your family and steal your shit.
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Eh, life is beautiful.
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I struggled with this and washing my face for years. The thoughts of the future problems never helped. what helped was realizing I didn't like it when my mouth wasn't clean. It was gross and my breath smelled. I didn't realize it at the time but I had given myself a good reason in the moment to get it done.
With washing my face it helped to wear makeup. At night I had to wash it off or it would be uncomfortable. At this point years later I still use these reasons and its become much easier to just do it. no more standing in the bathroom not doing anything. It gets easier over time and just becomes what I do. Flossing is still a challenge though.
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I feel this. I think much of my success academically is just my ocd fear of not PeRfEcTLy AnD cOmPleTelY UnDeRsTanDiNg what i’m studying 🙄
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All the time! I only recently found this sub, but you are my people! Thank you for helping me understand why I'm like this xxx
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That is amazing! I support you 100%! Keep it up things will just keep getting better from here! :)
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You just described every single day of mine for the last 6 months, I'm starting CBT but I kinda just want to say throw some more pills at me because anything else is too much effort, I want to be better but I don't want to do anything to be better
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Have you heard of betterhelp.com?? They are a strictly online therapy provider. From what I understand the cost is 35-70$ a session, not sure what determines the high or low end, or if that is within your current budget.
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I’m a man. Don’t have ADHD but my daughter does so I roam on this sub stealing nuggets of advice. So allow me if you will to give something in return.
Manning up is exactly what you are doing by feeling your feelings and better yet, expressing them in an outward fashion.
We all feel alone, out of place, and definitely like what’s the point of going on, from time to time.
All that shit is pretty normal according to the many many therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists I’ve spoken to over the years.
I will not assume to know in what ways having ADHD affects one’s ability to connect with your own emotions, but I do know that brain chemistry plays a HUGE role in self regulating our emotional state.
The part that upsets me is that you feel negative about yourself for HAVING FEELINGS that we all share. You are just brave enough to admit that your feeling a certain way. Wish I was able to do that more often. I’d probably have better relationships with those close to me.
So yeah-Man up! Man up and feel your feelings, contemplate where they come from, and hopefully you will get through the rough patches and back to a more stable frame of mind…albeit for only a few more moments until the next wave hits! Be well.
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Ohh another post that hits way to close to home. I can definitely relate to this and feel it on a day to day basis.... ☹️
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that is sooooo awesome the “small” accomplishments are actually the big ones
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I used to enjoy this, now I have this issue of what I call "groundhogs day-ing" where I foresee all the things that will happen, need to happen, and how they will play out. Once I've done this I realize that now I have to live out what I did already mentally which is exhausting because I feel like I'm doing it twice over.
At that point I just want a fast forward button in life so I can auto pilot through the monotonous of events.
I often have this issue with repetitive scheduled events. If I do something every Wednesday than I play out how all of Wednesday will happen making actually living Wednesday out redundant feeling.
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THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS UP! Wow I've always found this particular scenario so hard to explain and thought I was the only one. Everyday is panicked 'but what if I die' and then the depression hits and you're like 'actually I don't care if I die'.
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Take medication and never post anything like this ever again. Adhd is not a disease and nothing to be ashamed of.
Never post anything like this ever again. Nobody is perfect. I repeat I nobody is perfect.
Take medication and their are few to no hidden costs. Also, not everything that occurs in your life is b/c of ADHD. Many of it can be trauma related for example. Having adhd is not the end of the world and I'm tired of people in this group treating it like that.
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At this point I just think fuck it. Fuck the social norm, fuck the 9-5, fuck psychiatry trying to fix us, and fuck people who misinterpret us as being rude or lazy.
Besides the game is rigged, it’s a loosing struggle and there are no winners. We’re birthed without consent to crawl across a floating rock in meaningless apathy for a blink in a boundless cosmic abyss with no beginning or end
So may as well do whatever we want to enjoy it a bit
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I want to be good at it, but I want to be good RIGHT NOW
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Thanks for sharing. It's cliche' but sometimes imperfections are what make something unique. As someone who doesn't draw or have a very critical eye for art (although I'm gifted musically), I wouldn't have noticed the lines at all had you not mentioned it, and even now as I look at it it feels more like a stylistic choice because it's so consistent rather than a mistake.
Also I really like your username for some reason.
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Well why don't you just walk into my home and call me out there too?
Man I feel you. So do the extra hours I put in to hit output when I can't hyperfocus on a task.
ow.
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"Life has it's burdens...and I'm not going to be one of those people that dumps it on somebody else."
I agree, but I think it's very, very important that everyone knows that it's OK to ask for help. Without my girlfriend, I would be a much bigger mess than I am. Sometimes you need someone to get you through those hard times, reassure you everything is ok, and assist you with your illness.
I think we should all understand this isn't dumpling it on someone else, but there are ways of doing it that can be.
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On boxing Day, I said I'd shower in the morning. I'd been saying it for three days, but I got to boxing Day and still didn't shower. So I spent a few minutes going through my dresser trying to find hoodies that weren't too warm so i could wear them inside while keeping my head covered.
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I use soap 1-3 times per shower, just because I get lost in my own thoughts for too long; proceeded by insecurity about whether or not my memories of lathering and rinsing are from the current or a previous shower.
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The version I tell myself is "You can't sleep until you finish your assignment" (never finishes assignment) (never sleeps)
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I cannot understand stand direction unless someone else shows me how to do it
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This feels like me. I've always been the joker and wanting to impress even since childhood - it's been my way to prove my "worth".
A typical "people pleaser" you may say, it's something I work on because it's not as a good trait as you might think. What you unconsciously do is giving away your power to everyone you impress, because:
* Not receiving the response you want / are after = bad feelings, anxiety, over-analytic thinking.
I'm an extrovert/introvert and some days I have super high energy and all I want is to see people and other days I just want to be alone. I've came to realize that integrity and a "zero f*cks" attitude goes a LONG WAY.
So what if you feel like you "disappoint" people? If they don't like both your high and low sides they ate really nothing to care about : ).
Just be true to yourself and don't push yourself to always be the entertainer, that's my biggest tip.
It's hard at first, but not caring what other people think is a huge anxiety killer. All done in respect and integrity of course, it's your universe 🙏
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Okay but do they understand the amount of obsessing and overthinking that goes into finding a planner?!?
I bought three and I’m still not cured.
I’m starting to think they were lying.
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can relate. my room is still a mess after trying to tidy it.
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Aww that is really adorable! I am glad you are so happy!!
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Oh my god, thank you. I've been coming down hard on myself, but you are right I would feel destroyed if someone else did these things that I should be doing. It's some comfort.
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I’ve been doing somewhat better. Before I’d give up on all my classes now this semester I’m actually doing all my work and submitting everything in time getting %100 & a B on my exam. Math aswell which is something I was never good at. I got tired of feeling like a failure.
I also put in a lot of time on OSRS I hand trained two accs in a couple month which are worth $400+ currently but sadly I experienced burnout the past month. Gave up on classic wow, CSGO which are my primary games. I’ll be back tho ! :D
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It’s literally 12:30 am. And with some intoxication. Not only do I feel called out... thank you as I’m debating on sleep vs YouTube videos and snacks instead of sleep!
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“At least you don’t think about x. That would be way worse!” says well-meaning person.
* immediately starts to panic about x *
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By the gods! I never envisioned something so simple would undo all these years of turmoil. Bravo! /s
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I've also noticed that, at least for me, I write very formally. Even if it's just a text to a friend or a discord message, then sometimes I'll go back and edit it to be more casual!
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It's hilarious that all this is what I've ended up doing for the same reasons.
And I buy things I like and know will take me forever to refill if I didn't, in bulk.
Like a coffee cream I use daily, I buy 4 that will last me a couple month and I'd use them before they would expire.
Or frozen fruits I buy as many as I can store away because Ive been in a routine of drinking one each day.
These are things I know I'll want around but if they weren't, I'd likely be compelled to go to the store and buy it where I may impulse buy other items. Or I'm not motivated enough to drive the few minutes in the winter and slowly fuck up my routine which is extremely important for me to stay on top of my ADHD.
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Thank you for doing what I don't have the patience to.
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She got you donuts just because you mentioned craving them 🥺🥺 You’re both adorable. This post made my day.
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My notes app is LOADED with brilliant ideas that I captured in moments of brilliant clarity...so brilliant that I have never opened up my notes app to “review” anything. Ever. Never ever.
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As an artist and ocd sufferer, I’d like to say: props to you. It takes a well developed and intelligent mind to be aware of all the levels ocd might affect you. If you get to that point, it’s almost twice as hard to put the energy and intention in to take a mental picture, plan out your medium, and spend the hours turning it into a tangible object. And on top of all of this... you have OCD. Any one of those statements would be a big step for someone, and you have managed to conquer all of the challenges needed to get here. You are a true hero, and I want you to know that i was moved by your image. Have a good day/night. ☺️💙
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Hello everyone, my 6 year old son has being diagnosed with ADHD and honestly I don't know much about it but I don't want to be an ignorant parent and I truly want to understand him and try to help him out as best as I can. If its not much to ask can Y'all give me some tips and advice to help him. I will truly appreciate it 🙏
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My goodness. I am just discovering adhd and realizing a lot of things just add up. Like this. Thanks for this post! Need to see a specialist.
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I’m the opposite of this, probably why everyone hates me
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My second most listened to song was one that just got added to Spotify to a month ago and my most listened to song was streamed 871 times lmao
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This makes me spiral so much. Ridiculous amount of Panik. CAPITAL P!!
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Actually, I typically ignore the reminders whether I want to our not. 😬
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I used to do this a LOT. I just had to accept the fact it may happen and let it be. I stopped doing it eventually. I hope you can feel better soon!
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Dr. Jesus Martinez is, indeed, an excellent psychiatrist.
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They said think outside the box so I went and got some kind of rhomboid made using noneuclidian geometry and then glitched into the side of it. I'm trying to figure out how my mind fits in this world in a meaningful way and I hope my unique perspective can bring others joy some day. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope we all figure out how being built different can make us valued and desired team members rather than lost causes, cogs built for a machine that doesn't exist for neuro typical people.
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I feel totally the same, but slightly different in that it makes me less motivated not because of any personal doubt concerning my abilities, but out of spite that they (my abilities) are being questioned in the first place. Idrk where this comes from, but if i had to guess maybe from the years and years of having my aptitude/drive constantly under scrutiny from authority? I’m not sure, but it’s unfortunate because i don’t think those who try to appeal to those certain sensibilities are intentionally trying to be patronizing or anything, i just think my brain can’t help but take it the wrong way. Either that or the offense taken on my part is totally rational. Probably a case by case thing, to be sure
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Or “Wait, I thought I locked the door but maybe I actually unlocked it! Gotta go back!”
Then I turn the knob several times to make sure it’s locked but then I think ..wait what if I broke the knob and now the lock won’t work and it’s actually still unlocked ...
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This is exactly how I’ve been feeling all September. It’s been rough.
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YES!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! SO GODDAMN PROUD OF YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!❤️❤️
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**”Feels like the logical side of me is held hostage”**
I’ve used those exact same words before.
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It’s even worse for me because I have ADHD and autism and one symptom of autism is being easily overstimulated and overwhelmed by too much sensory input.
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I've bought several planners, calendars, budget planners, etc over the years and I'd say between all of them no more than 6 pages are used.
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Half of my Wrapped were songs I had on repeat for a day
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I am 33 years old and was diagnosed about 4 months ago. I have been told similar things by my therapist, as well as read the testimonies of those in this forum. I logically understand that the feeling isn't "ME", but for some reason I am unable to let myself believe it emotionally. I am currently on medication and I recognize a difference in being able to control my obsessive thoughts and anxiety, but I still struggle with getting things started due to the emotional walls and self shame. I am working on it but have found that it is very difficult. I was given the task of making a list of my personal strengths by my therapist about 2 months ago, but every time I sit down and try, I am unable to do so because of the constant self devaluing that goes on every time I think positively about myself. I am also unable to take a compliment or any act of praise. It makes me feel physically uncomfortable. It also make me feel like the person giving the compliment or praise is just lying to me out of some sort of social politeness. These are mental habits that I am working on but once again it is very difficult. Hopefully one day I can get to a point where I can honestly think positively about myself.
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I can understand ! ...hv faced some horrible n life threatening days from this issue. But ...we shall overcome ! ..I always think , we r too strong n dats y we r sent with these issues to be faced . Not everyone can handle n overcome such situations . Anyway ! Allll power to u. ..U r going to enjoy life ..much more than before ! dats sure !! ..
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And as I've been struggling with ADHD, depression, and suicidal thoughts lately, this is exactly what I needed to hear.
Thank you, OP.
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If literally anything I eat or drink looks or tastes just a tiny bit different, I automatically think I’ve been poisoned and am going to die. And don’t get me started on pills lmao
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I have a huge meal planner on my fridge and that really helps. When the food shopping is delivered, I look what goes out of date first then I write what we need to eat each day. This then prompts me to use things that will go out of date. You can get a huge magnetic planner from amazon that goes on your fridge, it might help? X
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hey everyone! I'm new the the subreddit and y'all saying to divE INTO THE THOUGHTS WH
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What about when it’s a “quick” thing and you accidentally do it too many times on the left and then the right and then the left and I’m just stood there flicking the wall in some weird morse code pattern in the middle of a funeral.
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I don't know what I did...
but I can PROMISE YOU.
I AM SO SORRY.
SO, SO, SO, SO SORRY...
THAT I DID IT!!! -\_\_\_\_\_-
lmao smfh. wonder what on earth that could possibly be a sign of. Life sucks........ This worlds a mess. I have my freaking stupid and intrusive "compulsions...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
\-\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_-
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Same, I have already decided to take 15 credits instead of the maximum 18 because I know it will be impossible, and that course is an elective that I was only taking because it is the only one that wouldn’t clash if I want 18 credits. I’m not doing too good but it’s more or less manageable still
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That is one of the most disgusting posts I’ve ever seen. I wanna comment on it. Lmao.
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if you use Google Chrome on phone then you must know what this ":)" means... LOL
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no one:
socialization & any sense of pride: *don't fucking do it. We're all thinking it, there is a reason no one has said it. Do NOT FuCkiNg SaY iT*
adhd: Work Will Set you Free
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Short term, your dad's strategy can work. Sometimes pushing through and just doing it does work. At least for me. But doing it consistently, routinely, or because someone else tells me to just do it is a whole different story.
I think this is one of the main points of difference between someone with ADHD and not, at least on an external level. At least for me. Motivation and willpower is very thin in my end. It can work. But don't expect it to work for very long.
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7 yr old me worrying about accidentally committing the unforgivable sin
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27 days?! That’s great. It’s something I always struggle with. Good for you
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Yeah, making it more spicy, interesting, hmm what kinda life is this? Lack of rewarding chemicals makes you realize it’s all that makes this cumbersome unmotivated body move. Well at least you got clean teeth out of an sexual act.
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I have harm OCD, and I get Intrusive thoughts about hurting my loved ones and even random strangers. I keep living my life as normal as possible and loving my family as more as possible, no matter how hard this OCD makes things for me.
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Now that I have a job that pays well above minimum wage for the first time I've decided I'm going to hire a cleaner for my house. I don't even care if my housemates don't pitch in (they're on minimum wage still and one is suffering from severe anxiety atm). I don't like cleaning and I will put it off. The only thing that holds me accountable right now is said housemates
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Sometimes when I realize I'm doing this, I'll realize that I need to accept the fact that I'm not doing work and might as well do something more enjoyable. So I'll walk my dog or something, to break that cycle. Doesn't always work but helps sometimes
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I just made a video about this. [https://youtu.be/YUSCI5wd7vg](https://youtu.be/YUSCI5wd7vg)
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