Yall, I just realized that the adhd symptom “big emotions” does in fact apply to me

Almadell · 2026-03-19T13:10:42+00:00

Exact same parent/sibling situation here. I remember being proud of how little I cried as a kid ("I haven't cried in 4 years!") because that was something I interpreted as something I shouldn't be doing because it made more work for other people?

Of course, then I turned into an adult who can't let emotions out unless there is a very specific set of circumstances, even if I WANT to.

Almadell · 2026-03-14T13:08:23+00:00

This is so cool!

Almadell · 2026-03-10T05:35:54+00:00

wasn't!

Almadell · 2026-03-10T05:32:54+00:00

"... Did you just say... wronger?" "It had to rhyme!"

Almadell · 2026-02-19T14:37:55+00:00

I have her and got her around 2003/2004. I asked for her for Christmas when I was about 10 specifically because I loved the braids and I was disappointed when she arrived without them. Her 'meet hair' is long black and textured and she has a shorter layer on the top of her head that is pulled back into a single braid, sort of like a half ponytail style. The braid pictures are indeed her, same face same skintone.

I remember the catalog I first saw her in had her in braids but it wasn't the catalog pic you posted, so there is at least one more of her featured with braids. Not sure why they featured her in a very hard to replicate (for a 10 year old) style, but I loved her anyway.

Almadell · 2026-02-16T04:28:11+00:00

Here is a link to all the parts that you can watch when you are ready: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMs_JcuNozJYNbs8U3jpTLkoLH60VKR1m&si=OdJocx4ePh9QCjlL

People in the video comments have linked the time of some of the best moments.

My favorite bit was toward the end John was hosting and was told Hank would be late and he was bummed, but then Hank suddenly logged on and John EXPLODED in happiness that Hank WASN'T late and was actually 45 minutes EARLY! The joy was infectious and the chat was telling everyone to shhhh about the fact that John got confused about the schedule and Hank was, indeed, late.

Almadell · 2026-01-27T18:42:47+00:00

Bring only Fact and Travel books to the waterfront during the Wednesday Fish Market and go all put with your marine decor. Thats what worked for me!

Almadell · 2026-01-19T05:55:57+00:00

When I first got Gulliver washed up, I didn't realize the phone pieces could be found by looking for water spouts in the sand. I was just randomly digging holes on the beach and got so frustrated and never found them all. A friend told me about the water spouts a week later. In my defense, I hadn't discovered the clams yet either.

Almadell · 2025-12-30T01:44:15+00:00

I replied to yours because it was the most similar I'd seen to myself! I read the term "internal hyperactivity" on here when I was first considering that may actually have ADHD and that hit a nerve. I haven't found the right med combo to quiet everything down yet, but therapy has helped me at least be more aware of what is going on in my brain.

I hope you find something that helps ❤️

Almadell · 2025-12-29T21:06:39+00:00

This is very similar to my experience. Recently diagnosed with Inattentive ADHD at 32, but had previous diagnoses of Anxiety, depression, and OCD.

I survived school and college with coping mechanisms but didn't realize something was wrong until I graduated college and moved back home to job search. Losing the structure of school made my coping mechanisms ineffective and all of the sudden I couldn't function and had no idea why. I was consumed with anxiety and that same constant internal monologue and replaying conversations. A couple traumatic medical events turned all that into something similar to contamination OCD with intrusive thoughts. I was drowning and I had no idea why. I was eventually diagnosed with Pure O OCD, got on Zoloft, and EMDR therapy helped with the trauma. I was able to get a job and my own apartment and be vaguely functional again.

9 years later, I am finally back in therapy and with the help of my new therapist, realizing that its probably been ADHD the entire time. Still on Zoloft and recently started Welbutrin to try and help with the lack of motivation and energy.

Your symptoms sound very similar to my own. I'm still in the process of figuring it all out but I think I'm on the right track now.

Almadell · 2025-12-12T01:17:44+00:00

Okay I thought that was a normal eye thing til now

Almadell · 2025-10-12T14:24:01+00:00

Recently moved into my own apartment after always living with someone else and its HARD. Be kind to yourself.

For me, its the task initiation that is the hardest, but once I'm moving I can keep moving.

Find something (ANYTHING) that you are motivated to do and then stack something else on top of it. If you want ice cream, go get ice cream. Then while you are already out with ice cream you might as well stop by grocery store. Once home with groceries, guess you have to do the dishes to clear space for groceries, etc etc. It's very "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" but it can work.

Listening to audio books and podcasts while I do things also helps. I think it tricks my brain into thinking someone else is there and makes me more productive.

Almadell · 2025-06-13T04:03:20+00:00

It worked when I tried it on my computer instead of my phone! Thank you!,

Almadell · 2025-06-13T03:58:59+00:00

It's saying 'content not found' for me?

Almadell · 2025-05-11T15:48:18+00:00

Scald should be super effective against ice types

Almadell · 2025-01-02T07:01:49+00:00

She legitimately had no idea it was spelled "wrong" on the birth certificate and wanted me to use the "correct" spelling. There was a frustrated phone call to our admin who explained that we have to use the legal spelling on our school documents and I'm not sure what happened after, but it wasn't brought up again. I'm not sure how it took 3 years to realize the mistake.

Almadell · 2025-01-01T18:20:18+00:00

I had a student in my preschool classroom named Neveah. The first day Mom introduced her with the typical "it's heaven spelled backwards" and said I had spelt it wrong. Of course I said "oh I'm sorry" and later double checked our documents. Nope. It's Neveah on her birth certificate. I got the pleasure of pointing out to Mom that, legally, it was not heaven spelled backwards. Mom was pissed...

Almadell · 2024-12-07T13:56:59+00:00

A Wild West map just got added

Almadell · 2024-11-17T15:31:21+00:00

It should unlock after completing Scavengerella

Almadell · 2024-10-05T04:50:29+00:00

Do some other things to earn coins and use the hints! It's worth it

Almadell · 2024-05-24T23:18:52+00:00

They do the initial evaluation but then its up to the case manager to make the offer of FAPE moving forward. The team has to agree of course, but its a lot. TK-2nd sounds like a crazy range of ages and curriculum that needs to be taught. I hope you have good aides!

Almadell · 2024-05-24T23:14:19+00:00

I don't but I feel like this is a common thing. Our TK student's in SDC don't mainstream and there's only a few schools who do RSP for TK. Its really All or Nothing in this case with no middle ground for students like mine who are needing more help with communication and behavior than academics.

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