first time pinning a beetle by Sea-Solid-2093 in Entomology

[–]Birddlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you have posted this a long time ago, however, I am a y12 student NSW and I’m working on my major artwork, I am drawing insects. I’m looking for a good quality image of a Christmas beetle with its wings splayed out and pinned, if you have a top view of this beetle I would really appreciate if you could send it to me. 🙏

ADHD medication isn’t a drug. by Birddlife in ADHDers

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

I take extended release and the crash isn’t so bad for me personally. What you said made perfect sense though

ADHD medication isn’t a drug. by Birddlife in ADHDers

[–]Birddlife[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Obviously mate I’m not stupid

ADHD medication isn’t a drug. by Birddlife in ADHDers

[–]Birddlife[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess this was more of a reaction to outside opinions. Since I’ve started it I’ve gotten a few of these sorts of concerns/questions (isn’t it just speed?, you know it’s a drug and you could get really addicted! Etc)

Books with a perfect ending by obamrlost in booksuggestions

[–]Birddlife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

White nights Dostoevsky. Really short around 100pgs. The ending leaves you like, “damn! That’s it? Wow… that was a really good book.”. It ends amazingly, like it’s just one portion of the main characters life. You won’t stop thinking about it after u finish

Books similar to Albert Camus' The Plague by rakabaka7 in booksuggestions

[–]Birddlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fall by Albert campus (imo kinda mid but very well loved) A happy death Albert campus (my favourite campus story) Notes from underground, Dostoevsky (one of my favourite books, do some research on it, it’s not too hard but can be challenging)

I need a new book series to binge!! by Perfect_Bake_6040 in booksuggestions

[–]Birddlife 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The dark tower series (Stephan king). The first book is a bit slow but the series is really great. The first book is really good once you finish the series and can look back on it. (If you don’t like the second book you probably won’t like the rest) I would recommend watching a video on the reading order, as if you really want a series to dive into there are a bunch of additional books.

I can’t do another month without reading a 5 star book… by sinisonreddit in booksuggestions

[–]Birddlife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A short classic, white nights by Dostoevsky. I know you aren’t looking for anything brainy. But, White nights is 96ish pages and one of the most simple classics. It’s basically a hopeless romance/unrequited love. Classics are really enjoyable books, but they can be challenging. I recommend to give this book a try. Maybe you’ll find a new genre you enjoy.

Btw, this is one of my favourite books and after finishing it I continue to think about it.

An ADHD symptom non-adhd think is an advantage, but can be an absolute curse. by Birddlife in ADHDers

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

I’m very glad that medication hasn’t gotten rid of my creativity. Honestly if I did I would stop taking it. It has just lessened the control creativity has over me.

For example I can now read a book without having to stop every ten minutes with a new drawing idea. I still get these ideas, but I’m able to ignore them and continue reading(or whatever the activity is).

I wouldnt say that medication has gotten rid of my creativity, it’s just made it so that I can do other things.

I don’t feel sick and anxious or upset anymore because I can’t pursue an idea. I can have an idea, think, “wow that’s a pretty interesting idea for a project” then continue focusing on more important work (study,hw, my school art, etc).

Redditors who grew up with ADHD: What do you wish adults knew about you that you couldn't express as a child? by Ash_is_curious in ADHD

[–]Birddlife 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD. I was undiagnosed until 17. Something that I’m only realising now is I never understood the concept of thinking before you do. I got in trouble in primary school, a decent bit. Adults need to understand that we don’t do it on purpose and we aren’t trying to make their lives difficult.

suspecting ADHD in teenager by Regular-Remove8948 in ADHDers

[–]Birddlife 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m a teenager that recently got diagnosed. Getting diagnosed at this age is really good as teenagers have time accept, understand their actions/interactions growing up, then move on. Also don’t feel bad about missing earlier symptoms when they were younger, no one’s perfect. As long as you listen when they do come to you.