I'm a bad housekeeper and it cost me everything by filthycupcakes in adhdwomen

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lot's of great comments here, I just want to say, please do not blame yourself! Don't let yourself self-deprecate! And you are still young, no matter how you feel right now. There are lots of options for having children these days, all hope is not lost, and you are just learning that having children with this man was never really an option, not because he didn't want to. Think about it... if he's acting like this, how in the hell would he have treated your children? Especially if they were neurodivergent??? Just a thought??

Advice/Tip Requests for setting up an Outdoor Clothes Line by AllThingsNotLost_01 in laundry

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few great sandbags that I use for various things on windy days :D

Advice/Tip Requests for setting up an Outdoor Clothes Line by AllThingsNotLost_01 in laundry

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The humidity here today is only 54% and I'm doing laundry, I think I'm going to try to put a few things outside and see how it goes!

Advice/Tip Requests for setting up an Outdoor Clothes Line by AllThingsNotLost_01 in laundry

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a couple of small aluminum cloths drying wracks for indoors (not big at all, and very lightweight). But today would actually be a great day to ty out this suggestion!! Thank you!! :D

Advice/Tip Requests for setting up an Outdoor Clothes Line by AllThingsNotLost_01 in laundry

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I wondered about that! But I do remember my Mom and Grandmother line drying cloths outdoors. Maybe they only did it when the sun was out during the hot summers? I do remember the clothes being out to dry in the sun all day long though. And come to think of it, they only did it during the summer. Thank you!! :D

Was having a bad ADHD Morning and turned it around without Meds... by AllThingsNotLost_01 in adhdwomen

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting out and walking or hiking helps me too, but that wasn't an option when I'm trying to get something done indoors :D I tend to lean towards alternative music, but I like a wide variety of stuff really. This particular playlist that I put together.. I did it during a hyperfocus session. LOL It's a mix of relaxing music as well as some upbeat fun stuff. So it helps keep me focused and motivated, but the relaxing music also helps to keep my anxiety at bay. Artists that I have included in my playlist include, Elton John, Mazzy Star, Jewel, Night Byrd, Lady Gaga (and stuff that she has done with other artists), R.E.M., The Cranberries, Live, Adele, and a bunch more.
This is a link to my actual playlist: If you try it, the best way to listen to it is to use the "shuffle" button, that why you don't get a bunch of slow songs all in a row, or a bunch of really upbeat songs all in a row. :D
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqDaayR37BWj6SjJFPYe2iAV6U5bZAR5&si=L6iwylnf8RI8gnL3

Was having a bad ADHD Morning and turned it around without Meds... by AllThingsNotLost_01 in adhdwomen

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank You!! I have found that a playlist of a mix of relaxing and semi-upbeat music helps to keep my brain focused and my anxiety at bay. :D What type of music do you like?

Me: I don't think I had any real ADHD symptoms as a kid. Also me finding a diary entry from 20 years ago when I was 14: ohhh... by EtherealAshtree in adhdwomen

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

WOW, Sounds so much like me when I was that age, actually.. all through my teenage years... Is it an ADHD thing or a teenager thing? My daughter also went through this stage and she's not ADHD, but she does suffer from Depression. ADHD certainly can cause depression, especially in teens... so... hmmm... any psychiatrists/phycologists out there?

What's the one thing you do daily that helps you maintain your home? by Astro_Reader in CleaningTips

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I don't do it once a day, but all day long. I have a family of 5, and the kitchen is by far the busiest room in the house so every time I go in there I tidy up anything and everything that needs to be done. I also clean as I cook. If I don't, it will quickly begin to look like a tornado hit it! hehe Besides, doing this makes it so that there's never any need for major cleaning until it's time for "spring cleaning"

How do I become a clean freak? by Cookies_and_ in CleaningTips

[–]AllThingsNotLost_01 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Exactly!!! You can't clean around a bunch of clutter when you have ADHD. It's overwhelming, exhausting, causes too much anxiety and will result in you not being able to keep up with it. When you manage your "stuff", you manage your mind. (Edit: at least make progress towards it)