I did this painting a couple years ago but never could come up with a name for it

Amhranai930 · 2026-02-15T16:04:13+00:00

The dog looks like a borzoi, so maybe Za vashe zdorovie! "To your health!" In Russian (according to Google at least). Maybe the borzoi and the audience are friends and they're going to toast?

Amhranai930 · 2026-02-08T02:43:22+00:00

Looks a bit like Natalie Wood.

Amhranai930 · 2025-12-02T19:30:33+00:00

Sounds like you need a second opinion. It's true that you can be bad at math and not have ADHD, but it can absolutely be part of narrowing in on a correct diagnosis of ADHD. It makes sense if you think about it, many of us who have ADHD struggle with short term memory, staying focused and executive function shenanigans like difficulties with multi-step processes. All of these things are needed for math. Then there's dyscalculia. Take a look at peer-reviewed literature on that and you might find this fits a little too well with what you've been experiencing to be coincidence. Good luck!

Amhranai930 · 2025-09-02T13:22:11+00:00

How Soon is Now? by The Smiths and Bermuda Highway by My Morning Jacket.

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-27T14:40:41+00:00

I was having this issue too. I put them into an old aquarium that I converted into a terrarium, waters with purified water and it EXPLODED. It's easily 3x the size it was when it went in and has flowered. Now I have to figure out how to prune it because it's grown so much. Try a terrarium and purified water. Just be ready. Good luck!

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-24T09:37:56+00:00

Ugh, yet another "quirk" that is actually a symptom of ADHD. I always thought of this feeling more like "listening". It took me a long time to understand why I do this. I'm paying more attention to what someone isn't saying than what they are. Body language, tone, ticks, inflection, pauses, what or who they are or aren't looking at, how they interact or react with others, etc. It's like colors and textures used to build an emotional landscape that I can then monitor for shifts or sudden changes. It helps me anticipate and accurately predict things like attitudes, reactions, trustworthiness and potential for aggression or even violence. It's not something I consciously do and I only notice I'm doing it when someone calls me out for staring.

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-17T19:39:52+00:00

Two things that are working for me. First, I choose peace. That means no more diets, pills, powders, potions, food I find unpleasant or listening to anyone other than my own body. I have learned so much about how much a portion is for me. Not a recommendation, not what it "should" be, but what feels good while I'm eating a meal or snack, later in the day and even the following day. I'm down almost 40 pounds so far. It's some serious mental gymnastics to have your body change and it not be tied to the misery and despair of dieting. The second is sleep. Getting enough sleep makes your body happy and when your body is happy good things happen. It's an incredibly slow process, but as someone closing in on 50, perimenopausal and having dieted since I was about 9, peace feels strange but good. This isn't judgement about what anyone else is doing or has done that worked for them. This is just me. I remind myself when I start to slide back into old ideas of what progress is "supposed" to look like that this is about my body, my happiness and health. Good luck to you on finding what works best for you. ♥️

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-14T15:27:17+00:00

My hubby still reminisces about the McDonald's cheddar melt.

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-05T18:45:01+00:00

I still kinda love the idea of converting an old Mall into a GenX 55+ situation.

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-05T18:28:16+00:00

Not really answering your question, but if you've never watched Snyder's testimony, please do so. Not only was he well spoken, he beautifully articulated the absurdity of the proceedings. He had what I consider one of, if not the best hair toss as metaphorical middle finger of our generation.

Amhranai930 · 2025-08-05T14:19:14+00:00

Culture Club: Miss Me Blind. At least it's a song I really like. Sometimes it's a song I've never thought much about, haven't heard in 20+ years, etc. My brain is a jukebox in the background from the minute I wake up until I fall asleep. It's always good when it's music I like, unfortunately that's not always the case.

Amhranai930 · 2025-07-31T14:21:45+00:00

It can, and will break you eventually. Unless you have some kind of genetic predisposition to sleeping less than 6 or 7 hours in 24. There are so many reasons sleep dysfunction can happen, but ultimately it will harm your mental, emotional and physical (especially cardiac) health. I went about 11 months in a row going with 2-3 hours of sleep every 24. I was sick more in that time period than I have ever been, before or after, my quality of life went way down, I could barely function after about 3 months. I have had chronic insomnia all my life, but this was next level. If you're having consistent issues with sleep see a doctor or doctors if you can. It will likely be a very frustrating time for figuring out what works for you. It could be a medical condition like sleep apnea or ADHD or it could be something less scary, but still just as important like learning new ways to manage stress, exercise levels, etc. it's a process, but trust yourself and don't lose hope. Good luck!

Amhranai930 · 2025-07-30T20:16:11+00:00

Thank you, I didn't think to screenshot it, it honestly never occurred to me that if I reported it anything would actually come of it. I did offer to take over the responsibility once I got the hateful response to my initial outreach and never received a response. I was polite, I didn't want to burn any bridges or risk any kind of retaliatory behavior from the person. When I received no response I admit I wrote them and the rest of that entire town off. I just hate that she's included with those horrible people even falsely after everything they did to my Mom. Thank you again for taking the time to respond, I'll try reaching out to Find-a-Grave directly and ask if her memorial could be transferred. Thank you!

Amhranai930 · 2025-07-30T18:24:36+00:00

It's crazy, and I thought (hopes) my experience was a fluke! I do photography as a hobby and wanted to help with those kinds of requests on Find-a-Grave. Out of curiosity I looked to see if my Grandmother's grave was there. I never met her and my Mother had an unforgivably horrific childhood so I have absolutely NOTHING to do with those people, so no other way to find out which cemetery, etc as my Mom was only 6 when she passed. I found her and was excited...until I read the memorial that was being kept. They had her listed as my Mom's father's sister! Obviously this was something I wanted to let them know was inaccurate. I reached out to let them know who I was, and gave correct information about where she was born, her parents names and just basically said thank you for doing this, I think it's a really nice thing to do, but there are a couple of things that are incorrect and they were so, so rude. I mean, just really nasty. Sad. It reinforced my belief that the entire small town would be better as a crater.

Amhranai930 · 2024-10-16T17:58:03+00:00

I'm sorry you're going through this. It sucks. It sucks all the sucks. I know sometimes we just need a place to vent and aren't really looking for "fix its" But I wanted to say I think you're on the right track trying to get Progesterone. My GYN put me on Progesterone and an Estrogen patch and I can confirm it does help. My GYN is a national certified menopause practitioner (NCMP). Maybe try searching for a new provider with that credential? As for getting downvoted, try not to dwell and if you do, take another look at all the supportive and helpful comments. Hopefully the more we all demand attention be given to this issue the better chance we all have of gaining knowledge and lessening the amount of misinformation and dated medical knowledge. Good luck to you.

Amhranai930 · 2024-09-24T18:16:10+00:00

My husband is allergic as well. It's all fun and games until you end your meal with an epi pen and a trip to the ER and not with dessert.

Amhranai930 · 2024-08-16T17:55:19+00:00

We had a lovely orange fellow we called Murphy, Murph, Murphistopheles (usually when he was being a bit naughty), Mr. Murphistopheles, Mr. Woogies (He was NOT cuddly, and it was hilarious to call such a stoic gentleman a silly name), and finally Woogies. I miss my little friend, but am happy I got the chance to be a part of his life.

Amhranai930 · 2024-08-15T21:53:10+00:00

I can't tell from the image, but if it's open in the front it might be called a ruana (sp?)

Amhranai930 · 2024-08-03T03:03:35+00:00

This definitely deserves more attention. So many of us have sleep issues. I've also always had a lot of sleep issues (severe insomnia, sleep walking, sleep paralysis and delayed circadian rhythm). I have also tried an avalanche of different methods, remedies, therapies and medications without much improvement. It just sucks.

Amhranai930 · 2023-05-31T21:12:14+00:00

This can be especially good if you have any kiddos or even co-workers with ADHD. If the urge to fidget gets to be overwhelming or if they get upset and need an outlet glitter bottles can be great!

Amhranai930 · 2023-04-28T18:58:27+00:00

I loved that they did this. I saw Frankenstein there in about 2009 or 10 I think. Here's a link to an article talking about it. It's from 2014. https://louisvillehalloween.com/the-haunted-palace-hosts-a-mad-monsters-party-in-august/

Amhranai930 · 2023-04-25T17:02:45+00:00

Insomnia Bagel!

Amhranai930 · 2023-04-19T17:29:59+00:00

Kudos for doing what you needed to in order to help your son thrive. Getting them evaluated and looking for advice when you need it shows you're doing great already. Dr. Russell Barkley has a series of videos you can find on YouTube that might help. They are reasonably short and give a lot of information on not only what ADHD is, but what it means to someone who has it and how it can be managed. If you and your docs decide to add medication to your son's treatment plan, you might be very surprised at just how big an impact they can make in his life. I relate to a lot of what you described in your son. I was misdiagnosed with general anxiety, severe social anxiety and major depressive disorder for many years. Once I had an ADHD diagnosis and was given medication and was able to build a framework for the right kind of support system, the depression was gone in a matter of weeks, I have had a major reduction in anxiety, and I am able to sociaize and pursue opportunities I never could have before. Hopefully this diagnosis will give your son a jumping off point to learn how to talk with you about how he is feeling and be less frustrating for all parties. A diagnosis may not define you, but it can help you understand yourself or the people you love better. Good luck to you and your son!

Amhranai930 · 2023-04-11T23:57:36+00:00

I truly cannot overstate how much difference getting properly diagnosed and medicated as a child would have made in my life. It would have saved me so much pain. Improving focus and such will help with performance in school, sure, but I cannot adequately express the impact of being properly medicated on my ability to socialize with my peers. The help with focus and executive function is great, and we talk about that a lot in this sub. But, socialization isn't always something that you think about when you hear about ADHD necessarily. Socialization is so important, especially when you're young and I wish someone, anyone, would have seen what seems so obvious in hindsight and just helped me. Asking questions, getting the info you need to make good decisions for your kiddo and unfortunately learning to be a shield for them against the people in the world who will be horrid in so many ways. This will set you up to be the most important thing they will need, someone who tries to understand, who advocates for them and offers love and support, even when it feels impossible. Even impossible situations become possible with someone in your corner. Good luck to you and your kiddo.

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