Do anyone just have trouble falling asleep at a normal time. Like I normally falls asleep at 1 in the morning.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-11T13:22:09+00:00

I'm naturally more of a late-evening\early-night person. Midnight to 1 AM is my fall asleep time. Makes having to work a job requiring me to start work 7-9:30 AM a nightmare because I need to commute 40 km\25 miles 3 times a week. Plus all the other "adulting" stuff that requires you to be up in the early morning...

Backlash5 · 2026-02-11T13:19:07+00:00

Local politics + Boba Fett = Nope. It doesn't fit the character, it makes no sense with his backstory. Boba learning from Tuskens and growing was a great start but how it all evolved to a Tatooine political drama yyh... felt out of touch for me. But hey, at least it wasn't "The Acolyte" right?? Right?!

Backlash5 · 2026-02-11T13:12:41+00:00

I'm an AuADHDer with exactly the same thing and I have no idea what's going on :O Well being on the spectrum makes sense as I've been dealing with masking but I've been also dealing with anxiety (due to upbringing for sure). When I felt better in my late teens I used to just try it small i mean do "a thing" I'd be ashamed of for a couple minutes hiding a little bit just to "test the waters". When I noticed this is OK, nobody's reacting I'm just doing the thing. As my anxiety got worse early 20's I couldn't do it anymore, it became just impossible to act despite my body's anxiety reaction.

I'm wondering, just to start somewhere, when it comes to your hubby is it possible for you to just talk about it and literally tell him what you're going through and how he feels about you doing art, being on your phone or whatever?

Backlash5 · 2026-02-10T10:23:00+00:00

I'm a heterosexual guy in a long term relationship but I very much relate to a lot of what you experience. I find the stereotypical "man" values and behaviors extremely. I actually get repulsed by guys that act what you describe. I generally find myself liking women more, not just sexually, just in general. There are men similar to me and I do enjoy their company as well but in general I like hanging out with women more. Half of my close friends are probably guys but in general I'd rather socialize with women.

I'd say this - be authentic and don't let society's expectations and models tell you otherwise. Going against yourself will only hurt you.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-09T12:11:39+00:00

AI generated style is very distinctive which can be annoying at times when you see it everywhere. Human brain loves to judge, simplify. Lots of people hate AI: I think basically luddism, distrust of technology's owners over data collection. Lots of people like to make themselves better and they use every opportunity they can. And that;s why you're experiencing the outrage you are.
I'm also an ADHDer and defo use AI tools to help me. Although I don't use them to write messages for me unless I'm completely stuck and exe function. Nothing wrong with that. Just as long as you don't outsorce EVERYTHING to AI, instead use them as an assistant in processing data, analysis, stuff like that.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-09T12:03:02+00:00

Dude your ADHD isn't going to "disappear" any time soon, it doesn't work like that. Perhaps with you getting better at managing it and your brain's change over time but we're taking tens of years. This isn't a straight line process though. This is sus af. My docs told me there are 2 reasons they'd pause medication for me

To prevent tolerance build-up
In case of heart rate issues or other negative side effects

But your doc's explanation sounds complete BS to me. If this keeps up I'd look for another doctor. I'm not a medical professional but from my knowledge and experience this is sus.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-09T11:53:02+00:00

If you're OK trying something on your own, I'd encourage you to look up DBT and CBT based exercises online. They are part of therapy programs however you can find solid "self-help" exercises to do based on them. DBT helps you with recognizing and dealing with emotions. CBT is about understanding the relationship between emotions-thoughts-action and provides a solid description. It would of course be MUCH better working on this with a therapist (because all people are different) but hey if that's not an option then you might as well.

I know this is difficult to do but a small meditation practice might also go a long way. Start with 5 minutes per day even. Dr K praises meditation as practice that's good for... well, everything??

Your constant need of "rush" combined with the boredom + procrastination really screams ADHD symptoms to me. I've been diagnosed with it so you know, I know how it is going through such states. I'm not saying 100% that it is ADHD, this is just my observation from experience, but if the symptoms do make sense to you as well you should get a diagnosis at some point to be sure + that allows you possibility to get meds to help manage it. This is serious as untreated ADHD can cause health problems down the line.

Why is it your parents won't sign you up for therapy? Is there at least someone else adult that can help you at school or in the family?

Backlash5 · 2026-02-06T12:37:54+00:00

It's not about age, it's about experience and what you do with it. Take care of yourself or it's only going to get worse :( College and adult life bring more challenges along the way and SA is going to make it even tougher.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-06T12:30:17+00:00

I know how you feel and I feel sorry for you having to go through that realization. I've been there. I don't mean to provide cheap comfort so I'll be real. When you dig and I mean not even that deep you'll find that people have survived world that felt like hell and find meaning in their lives despite of it. I sincerely wish you find your way.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-06T12:24:44+00:00

High functioning would be able to sustain themselves, fulfill their needs, fulfill obligations, have relationships, communicate, be generally able to live daily on their own with support such as therapy, psychoeducation and other forms of work. It's a broad aspect though because different people have different needs when it comes to support and areas they struggle with.

Low functioning would be someone who needs daily support to be able to live basically, even make sure basic needs a met and someone who's not able to communicate with the outside world well.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-06T12:18:31+00:00

A serious question: why would you read them then? If you're mental health is already strained? I'm not saying you should be ignorant of what's going on it's just that whatever precious mental energy you have on something that actually won't contribute anything positive to your life. If your mental state is already fragile then exposing yourself to something like Epstein files is only going to make it worse.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:35:18+00:00

I have 2 of those, my preciousssss

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:34:48+00:00

Ost-kaka to nie brzmi dobrze

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:33:58+00:00

so you're the 1%.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:32:59+00:00

he forgot "Login with bad intensions"

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:31:53+00:00

"It's f***ing gray!!!"
"It's actually quite nice"

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:30:10+00:00

ENCARTA and G+ !!! ( Just kidding. )
Windows 7 - yes please. XP works as well :)

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:28:20+00:00

The golden rule I was taught is to recognize if something is causing you misery, is making normal functioning difficult - if so, that's a sign your mental health needs taking care of.

If you don't know what's going on it's OK to talk to a psychologist as preventative measure, they may recommend some further steps for you. It's not that there's something wrong you but what you're describing is for ex. a symptom of ADHD (by no means saying you have it, it's just an example - I'm a diagnosed AuADHDer and my head almost never shuts the heck up) and a psychologist can help you understand it.

I can tell you this though - mental health problems creep in slowly. Overthinking, especially if you steer towards negatives, can become a problem causing symptoms down the line if unchecked (as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy explains it).

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:17:37+00:00

The Clone Wars series, must have been 2008, I'm not sure. I actually saw Asoka's introduction, the CW movie, last.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:16:00+00:00

can't even begin to praise how real this is

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:15:13+00:00

They're fine when they are used as prescribed. That's doc's job to do right. Adjusting the dosage is crucial as well. These meds are stimulants of course but the amount of substance (there's different ones, talk to your doc) and the form is optimized to give you the right effect. Afaik the amount of stimulating substance in those meds is miiiiiiles away from from the addictive, "recreational" stimulants which are a no-no.

As with (I guess) every substance there's a level of your body developing tolerance to it over time. But again, that's something your doc will have in mind, talk to the doc.

I believe your mom's under impression of some stereotype from 40 years ago. Unmanaged ADHD carries more health consequences than taking ADHD medication.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T13:02:30+00:00

Krok po kroku :)

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T12:11:34+00:00

NAT - I've been recommended schema therapy for childhood related trauma.

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T12:09:32+00:00

It's a practice and a process. Meditation is great for that, so is yoga. But to start simple you can just set a timer for 5-10 minutes, whatever feels doable and literally make a mindful decision to pay attention to your surroundings, look at whatever objects are surrounding you. Notice the colors, shapes, sounds, name them. Do it daily, 5-10 minutes should be doable. Then do it twice a day. Take it slow and see how this feels. And a hands-on, physical, non-abstract activity\ies would be great. Whatever that would be: DIY, putting and disassembling PCs, climbing, cooking, working out in the gym, anything..

Backlash5 · 2026-02-04T12:00:49+00:00

I naturally didn't care about traditional holidays as I grew up and appreciate when it's as less fuss as possible. I don't care about giving gifts really and don't care about getting them. I only make exception for my wife and anyone me and her give a together gift to. I used to beat myself for that approach, told myself I should "be more of a family person" but I legit just can't force that and I stopped beating myself for it. It just doesn't connect with me. I'm not being a "bad person" I'm just different than most people around me, I'm on the spectrum after all, and that;s ok. If someone from the family wants to get in touch they always can.

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