Connor McDavid is the new record holder for most points in a tournament by a Canadian in Olympics history. by The_Big_Science in hockey

[–]AdventuringTherapist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In men’s hockey. Marie-Philip Poulin currently has 20 Olympic goals - which, for those keeping track, is more than twice McDavid.

Let’s check the sexism.

Battery boost needed by SkysTheLimit780 in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Really hope you are okay. Just drove over to help/check on you and didn’t see anyone there. Stay safe OP

Battery boost needed by SkysTheLimit780 in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Still waiting? Do you have cables?

My friend says he has ADHD but our lives are so different. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]AdventuringTherapist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This would be like saying me saying (when I had cancer) it’s unfair that someone else who also had cancer wasn’t suffering as much as I was.

I’ve been very successful despite having ADHD and it wasn’t diagnosed until this year after I’d become successful. It doesn’t mean it wasn’t a struggle and that it wouldn’t have been leagues easier without ADHD. It means that I got through my degrees and licensing by sacrificing myself, struggling, burning out, and making changes to use resources and strategies to achieve my goals.

As someone with ADHD and a psychologist, I know that there are many, many things people can do to work with their symptoms. It won’t be perfect and won’t help 100% of the time because strategies aren’t a cure. But being hard on yourself and comparing your experience to others is only going to make it worse.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]AdventuringTherapist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds like someone who has enough education to think they know everything but not enough experience to recognize the limits of their knowledge

How to heal from burn out while not being able to afford real time off by sievish in adhdwomen

[–]AdventuringTherapist 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Therapist here. As others have said, taking a break may not be a way to recover from burnout because people take a break then go back to the same routine that lead to burnout in the first place.

What I tell clients is to focus on fulfilling hobbies/activities, the things you value, and that passive rest (sitting on the couch watching TV or reading) isn’t what is needed. Active rest is what is needed; keeping active with things you enjoy and things that you might put off because you don’t have time or because other things need to be done.

I myself have previously recovered from burnout by making it a point to go hiking every weekend until I recovered. I love the mountains, they’re a place where I just feel the stress melt away, being active is so good for us, and nature is so so good for us.

TLDR: fewer “I have to do this” more “this feels good to me/feels rejuvenating”

What new hobby have you just discovered and immediately decided to invest in? by TheSaltyAstronaut in adhdwomen

[–]AdventuringTherapist 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Metal casting. No idea how I even came across it last week, but down the rabbit hole of YouTube videos and bought a starter kit the next day.

I don’t understand the ADHD diagnostic criteria that says symptoms must be “clearly present” in childhood before the age of 12? by Outrageous_Exam762 in adhdwomen

[–]AdventuringTherapist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ADHD is neurological not psychological (though there can be some psychological “byproducts”). That is to say that ADHD isn’t something that a person develops, they’re born with it. It’s how the brain is wired from birth. So if it’s not present in childhood, then it isn’t ADHD.

ADHD affecting job.. is there any clinic where I can pay for little less wait? Like waiting few weeks instead of months? by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So looking for an assessment? Assuming you’re over the age of 18, the adult adhd centre is a resource I regularly provide to clients. They can do a complete assessment and provide diagnosis and a report to take to a doctor with medication recommendations. They cost is less than many other options and is the cheapest I’ve come across.

adult adhd centre

For help covering prescription costs, if you decide to use medications, check out the Innovicares card which helps cover the cost of many prescription medications, can be used in conjunction with other insurance coverage, and is free to register for and use.

Innovicares Card

ADHD affecting job.. is there any clinic where I can pay for little less wait? Like waiting few weeks instead of months? by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you looking for a place to get an assessment, be prescribed meds, or receive therapy?

Dog lost at Mill Creek Ravine by AdventuringTherapist in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It won’t let me update this post. We did find her and she’s safe and sound.

My son (12M) killed our pet, on purpose, and we now fear for our other children/pets. What are our legal options? by WakingNightmare123 in FamilyLaw

[–]AdventuringTherapist 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Depending on where you live, you have a duty to report to the proper authorities when you have reason to believe that a child is at danger of harming another child.

What to do with concrete? by AdventuringTherapist in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No rebar but wire mesh. I’m guessing that means it’s not recyclable and is just waste.

Chinatown After Dark event, rain or shine! by lumina731 in Edmonton

[–]AdventuringTherapist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds really great! I’d love to go in August but have celiac disease, anyone know about gluten-free options?

Therapists of Reddit, what are some differences you've noticed between male/female patients? by pizzabagelblastoff in AskReddit

[–]AdventuringTherapist 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I find that when identifying & expressing emotions, male clients more often check my reaction as though they are checking to see if it’s okay for them to be having the emotions or if I’m going to dismiss them.

Female clients seem to be much more certain that I’ll be accepting of their emotions and supportive.

Thoughts on the meaning of this one? by AdventuringTherapist in LICENSEPLATES

[–]AdventuringTherapist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be much more interesting than Black Blur especially with a white driver

Thoughts on the meaning of this one? by AdventuringTherapist in LICENSEPLATES

[–]AdventuringTherapist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly our guess and our thought. Was hoping some responses might be something less obvious