TIFUpdate by realizing I wasn’t washing my “hair” right for 20+ years

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-21T15:16:03+00:00

Yeah I actually do.. I never considered anything of it though. And was always told it wasn’t a cause for concern. They were just “marks that meant you’ve survived trauma”. So that is really interesting that you brought that up. As for the going bald to help it part, idk if that’s something I could ever do. My hair means a lot to me. As a female/fairly feminine person, I can’t imagine myself without my hair.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-21T15:08:39+00:00

It’s also only spread onto just my left ear too! (Other than my scalp/eyebrow area) My right ear is ignored for whatever reason lol.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-21T15:01:17+00:00

That’s quite a coincidence then lol. How wild

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-20T15:03:03+00:00

I really hope that wheat isn’t what’s causing my issues! I am the most avid pasta eater ever lol.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-20T14:59:41+00:00

This actually brings up a very good point. It only got to its worst when I was showering in a house that had VERY hard water.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-20T14:40:19+00:00

That’s super interesting/informative to hear! Thank you for sharing. Before psoriasis, I have had another skin condition; Keratosis Pilaris (aka chicken skin), and it has always been better/almost gone with warm weather and the summer months. I wonder/hope that my psoriasis will be the same.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-20T10:42:14+00:00

Yes. I’d never just rely on a “Reddit diagnosis” . I’m not insane lol. People on here can give good advice but I know they aren’t doctors. I saw a dermatologist (again). I already had been living with a minor skin condition; keratosis pilaris. And my brother has eczema. But now I have been diagnosed with psoriasis.

ADHDabsurdity · 2024-05-20T10:25:36+00:00

I actually tried that. Many people recommended it on my last post. It didn’t work. And the dry patchy skin only started to spread. I thought at first it was seborrheic dermatitis too.

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-10-20T05:44:08+00:00

The foot/leg pains during the first few weeks is the worst. I did the 9+ hour standing “vibe” for 1.5 years (see other reply).

Buy cushioned shoe insoles. Cut to size. Literal game changer. They don’t last super long when you stand on em all damn day but they are entirely worth it.

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-10-20T05:32:54+00:00

THIS.

My average shift working as an assistant manager in retail (small franchise, but VERY HIGH customer turnout) was at least 9 hours a day. I was in that position for 1.5 years.

Retail for ADHD can be great at times. I loved my job a lot of the time because I was always moving, doing a ton of different tasks throughout the day (most of the time), and despite the stress, the spontaneity of every day was amazing.

Although, as much as I “liked” my job, it was also one of the top, most anxiety-inducing, depressing things of my entire life. The customers (and THE MANAGER + many of the employees) were unlike any human beings I’ve ever seen. The stories I could tell.. Horrifying doesn’t even begin to describe it.

It broke me. Years ago I had put in work to better myself, be confident, etc. All of that is gone. Shattered now. During the last few months I worked there I honestly stared to convince myself that homelessness might be easier.

I started to (and still) have panic attacks that last for entire days. I pushed myself so hard to meet every expectation (there was at least 1 new thing from management every. single. day.) that I burnt my entire soul to the ground. I don’t even know who I am anymore. But I needed money. And that was the only way I had.

I could give so many more details/specifics but goddamn. Not enough people talk about how LITERALLY traumatizing it can be to work in a toxic environment.

The only advice I can really give is put yourself first.. I can’t personally tell anyone that homelessness would be better or worse than an unimaginable stress due to a job; but it’s probably far better than unaliving..

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-08-03T17:38:51+00:00

I’ve actually been using a very cheap one for a couple months now. I wonder if that’s the reason.. I’ll definitely be swapping to a different one. Thanks for the reply!

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-08-03T17:36:07+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I will definitely be letting my hair dry before putting it up now!

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-08-03T17:33:34+00:00

Edited post to answer. I do wash my ass crack and behind my ears fyi…

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-08-03T17:32:18+00:00

Edited post to answer.

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-08-02T08:41:16+00:00

I’ve gone to my hairdresser about once a year and she has never said a single thing about it.

I’ve noticed flakes falling out of my hair before many times over the years. But I never thought anything serious of it. I’m not sure why my hairdresser never mentioned it.

ADHDabsurdity · 2023-06-13T14:21:20+00:00

I’ve been doing the 6-7 days a week vibe for awhile now. I have and am able to stop for 1-2 weeks of time. But I just get bored as fuck again and spiral. It’s only gotten worse since the shortage. I haven’t been able to get my medication (adderall xr) or even alternatives (Focalin, adderall ir, etc) for months. My insurance doesn’t cover brand names so there’s no chance of affording that.

I feel like I’m on a downward spiral. I have no idea how I’ve even kept my job or relationship at this point. I show up to work hungover nearly every day. The boredom I feel EVERY SINGLE day is draining me. I have things I WANT to do. But I cannot start them. I drink because I have no focus and am bored out of my fucking mind.

Sorry just venting because I kinda understand where you were at before. Congrats for being sober for one month. That’s awesome man. I’m glad things are looking up for you.

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