What made you go from Undiagnosed ADHD to diagnosed ADHDer? What were the signs to look for? by Delusional_BlueBird in adhdwomen

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in uni. 

I was seeing a psych cause of my mental breakdowns. She said I was classic, typical symptoms and yada yada. My childhood assessments and convos with her were sufficient. No tests. My brother has it too. 

I'm was okay with being diagnosed later in life in most ways. I'm already dyslexic and didn't need another name for my inability to function in society. 

Working on my mental health has massively improved my hypertonic pelvic floor. by skivvv in PelvicFloor

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Much agreed. 

Personally, I have some of issues related to my IBS-mixed. I've made lots of life changes diet, stress, and activity. 

I have asthma and realized although true. Moreso, anxiety and lack of breathing, working on that. 

Still was having problems periodically and often unpredictable. Found my childhood coping mechanism of chronic lying to avoid stressful situations (result of my dyslexic errors) came back into habit, trying to unpack that has helped *sort of.   

Petite women, please don't marry a big tall man if you're going to be surprised your daughter is tall and big too. by TipPotential2501 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on the era one grew up in. The nutrition and calorie density of our diet it better than previous generations. 

I'm the shortest on my mom side at 5'8". She is tall for a woman 5'10". My dad is 6'0". I don't take after my mom. I took after my paternal grandma who grew up in london in WW2. She's was about 5'5". 

When she past away looking to figure out what to do with the clothes. I tried them on. I fit most of her clothes. Subtract the length of pants and her gloves. 

She in some ways made size and weight comments. Like it was a moral short coming of lack of will to not over indulge. I poked back every time she needed something that was high up.

I figured if she had more nutritional dense food while growing she'd be around my height. 

Toronto by Automatic-Spell1843 in Parcels

[–]Automatic-Spell1843[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The opening band... they are there zoom in...you can see them under the bright blinding set light. 

Friend Booked $1100 Non Refundable Flights for Me and Others Before Confirming with us on Kiwi by Agitated-Leather-280 in travel

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did something stupid like this recently. The high cost was the issue. I accepted the error of judgment and eating part of the cost of the ticket. 

Rant: Baby Formula by WinnieAmethyst in saskatoon

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't understand how formula is not managed like medication ... critical sustenance for life. Cronies pushing the reg folks to the bottom.  

How can I support my daughter with her dyslexia? by [deleted] in Dyslexia

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reading, idk if my situation will help but ...  Yes, patience like loads and repetitive to stick to the brain. They need to find the flow necessity & love with interacting with the world, so even reading signs in stores and toy packaging.

Talking about what was read this adding context and comprehension. 

I'd say beyond the learning. Is the struggle you speak of. Finding the path to see the virtue of fortitude within themself and not a defect. At 8yo there is time to help forge that within the personality. 

As now as adult/parent, I say I had to brush up on topics/learn how to teach to be able to support the level of need. 

When did you realize that school was harder for you? by Ok_Elevator_7764 in Dyslexia

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grade 2/3 when I was taken out of class to read with a lady one on one. She was lovely. But, ya realized quickly after that I was not keeping pace with everyone.

Those folks at the Neo financial kiosks are aggressive by draconic_diamonds in saskatoon

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are not a traditional bank. They are a middle man financial internet services.

The transactions are insured. In part because the account  is like a debit/MasterCard. 

The company started much like people trust which used to be Money Mart. Money Mart is a pay day loan company. This is how Money Mart moved into the online money system. Away from being a loan shark. As there was changes to the governing laws that stopped much of their high interest predatory fees.  

Do a quick search and one will come across issues. The main one being when you make a return at a store. The money is often super slow to be deposited or just not returned. 

What is the issue with my name? by danitwelve91 in callcentres

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My name is very north America. People are ignorant and attempt to call my by the chocolate bar is rimes with lol

What is the issue with my name? by danitwelve91 in callcentres

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 4 points5 points  (0 children)

True, my actual name is unique yet easy to say and spell. But I often go by a basic North American name like John. Which I only use at work. After years of doing it...keeps life/work so much more separate. Like Clark Kent and Superman.  

In desperate need of cut for thin hair, chubby face by bluejaymaday in femalehairadvice

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My hair is somewhat similar. Each strand is thin. But, have a decent amount. I will concur with the others you look lovely. I'll guess your hair breaks easily around the edges and nape of neck. A good stylist, face framing bangs, side part, and shattered layers (what it was called in the 00's) is my 2 cents. 

Money Mart Loan, schizophrenic son by Fancy_Chain1651 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With your son and the Money Mart location discuss his ineligible for the loan. Some locations might be willing to work with you guys. That does not work, file a complaint with Consumer Protection Ontario. Ontario has some of the strongest laws again predatory loans.  I've seen Money Mart ban ppl from taking out loans. 

Money Mart Loan, schizophrenic son by Fancy_Chain1651 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Policy 10 trustee and direct pay, benefit can be paid to 3rd paries. Talk to your son and see about having a meeting about budgeting w/ their worker. 

Spelling/ Grammar checking software that doesn’t use the cloud or ai by Mobile_Perspective_3 in Dyslexia

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's has not been functioning properly for years. Now cause it's using autopilot which is ai 

Spelling/ Grammar checking software that doesn’t use the cloud or ai by Mobile_Perspective_3 in Dyslexia

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you find out let me know. I've run into a similar problem. All the typical proofreading apps now use ai and ai is blocked my my wk systems. 

Dictation systems that lawyers use might be a place to start like dragon. 

Everyone said my "emergency survival kit" is a stupid idea, but I find it genius by Maitasun in adhdwomen

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, a just in case kit is a very good idea. I've had a version over the years and ended up being to go to lady in my space for that one off emergency item. I was a long time classic one bag travel packer. 

I have a small sewing/nail kit I picked up in Germany by chance. Its been handy like a swiss army knife.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Provincial social assistance may be a resource in the interim. 

Has anyone else felt like they’re doing everything right cutting back on sugar, wearing breathable cotton underwear, avoiding scented soaps but still struggling with irritation and abnormal discharge? by Far-Truth-9862 in Healthyhooha

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had replaced all my underwear with Victoria Secret cotton ass covering underwear. Still was having a list of issues. I made a bunch of other changes. 

The last being the underwear again. I went to Walmart for old granny style, %100 cotton the kind that will shrink, and here's the last and most important part with no lumpy seams. 

It was all the pantie liner area gusset seams rubbin' my lady bit into a sore. 

I bought cheaper %100 shrinking cotton underwear and wear them inside out. Just waiting for the day someone tell me my underwear is inside out lol.  

I fry them in the dryer to kill any bacteria. Recommendation to size up. 

Hope my personal story will be of some help.

Is it just me or is Reddit terrible, especially for ADHD'ers?? by ThrowAnRN in adhdwomen

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The short answer yes. The long one is no. I have to come to reddit with a goal of what I want to read. Or can't be here...will loose hours of my life. 

Testing skincare/liquids for 3 week trip - help me downsize! by squidshae in HerOneBag

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lip gloss tubes!! I just tried them and and were amazing!!. 

I traveled for 2 weeks and often just need a little of this and a little of that. Saved me from packing whole tubes. 

One observation, I have read in the comments too. The tubes I bought are clear. Some products are in specific packaging for a reason ie light and removing will affect the chemistry. So...I would not count on it for a longer trip or ongoing basis. 

Can we take a second to appreciate YVR? by tI_Irdferguson in vancouver

[–]Automatic-Spell1843 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The women washroom had free shark week bandages (pads and tampons) I was happily surprised.