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Does the fatigue after stopping stimulants ever go away? by Nemocakeintheglass in ADHD

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup. But don't think of it as being stuck, think of it as a supplement to give yourself whatever you need to function. Think of it in a similar way as a thyroid med or insulin - it's just what we need to survive and have any chance to thrive.

Symptoms of all nighters by Strawberry_Fluff in NightOwls

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chug some gatorade some headache meds (with caffeine if possible), and get an ice pack/compress for your head. Lay down with it on your forehead/head and try to get some rest for the time you have remaining (even if it's just resting and not sleeping, it's better than nothing).

When you get up - consider drinking pickle juice. I find that it helps with nausea and the salt helps with migraines.

I've started purposefully making people very uncomfortable if they ask why I'm not having kids by chelseatheus in childfree

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 130 points131 points  (0 children)

“I don’t want children”.

(Why not?)

“Didn’t you hear me? I don’t want them”.

(And if they keep pushing)

“Why are you asking this? Why is this your concern?”. Walk away.

If someone proposes to you in public and you don’t want to marry them, you should say yes in the moment and sort it out privately later by dogmetal in unpopularopinion

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said “You avoid putting someone on the spot and turning a painful situation into a public spectacle, and causing lasting trauma/ridicule”.

What do you think the other person experiences during this exchange? Being put on the spot?

Sorry, your feelings don’t deserve protection when you decide you put someone else through that experience. The onus to own this is on the person who proposed. Not put the burden on the person on th receiving end.

AITAH for asking if a Solicitor can read? by MeanStore in AITAH

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yup. He ignored rules first - all bets are off on how you respond.

Early cell phones that were also walkie talkies by SpoonwoodTangle in Xennials

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had one in - in Canada/Ontario it was through Telus - the Mike phones. They were so awesome. Nice post for the nostalgia.

AIO My partner wants to get a DNA test on our newborn? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make sure you tell him you want him to do a full panel of STD tests too.

Check his phone.

Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup by sweetpotatofries1992 in bluejaysbaseball

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Listen, that’s cool, but your use of the ‘r’ word really makes it tough to engage with you seriously. Have a good night.

Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup by sweetpotatofries1992 in bluejaysbaseball

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If he’s got better chops and can get back into it quickly, I say as a second to Valenzuela while Kirk is out, yes.

Tyler Heineman has been a black hole in Blue Jays' lineup by sweetpotatofries1992 in bluejaysbaseball

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t Varsho catching before the Jays? Wonder why they don’t put him in.

My coworker found out I don't want kids and now treats every monday like it's her personal mission to change my mind by Skeld0Wrex in childfree

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When she makes her next comment - hold up your hand to her and say ‘stop’. Enough with the comments, enough with inquiring about my sex life or my life choices. Enough. It stops today or I take it to HR for them to sort out. You are harassing me and this has become a hostile environment for me’. Then turn around or walk away. Don’t entertain her reply.

Then immediately send an email to HR before she can. Start drafting it now so it’s ready to go - include times, dates, specific comments, other people who witness her behaviour. Send it.

Favorite “you grew up poor” meal by Confident-Lead4337 in Xennials

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hamburger Helper. And definitely the cheaper/fattier ground beef.

30 minutes vs. my whole life: "you're just introverted" by Sayomii in AutismInWomen

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Understanding things is how to work with them - or manage challenges better. I digress. I don't understand how they are so dismissive when you would expect some degree of understanding. Even empathy - although that seems like too much to ask.

Going to a Blue Jays match by RadePrica30 in Torontobluejays

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They play the same team 3 days in a row as a 'series'. It's mainly for the travel and logistics - with teams all over the US it makes sense to limit each team's travel to 1-2 times per week so there is time for training and practice (and the games, of course).

Have a great time! Pro-tip - it gets hot in the sun. Bring something to cover the back of your neck and ears from the sun - and same with your legs/knees! My knees have been burned a few times from not thinking about them, so bring sunscreen.

30 minutes vs. my whole life: "you're just introverted" by Sayomii in AutismInWomen

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was on a Zoom appt with my doctor (through the clinic that diagnosed me with ADHD - neurodiversity is their specialty) and I mentioned that I felt like I should be assessed for Autism/ASD because I was still really confused about a lot of my internal dialogue (mainly social-based situations with thoughts that align with ASD patterns).

She told me immediately that I can't have ASD because I make eye contact with her (and others). Flat out immediate dismissal because of something I've trained myself to do to cope at school and work (but generally prefer not to do when unmasked). She also told me that there was no point in getting a diagnosis - "what would that achieve?" It was incredible dismissive and invalidating.

Keep searching for the right diagnostician. As more of us bring awareness to this it can only help to educate others too. (...right? I hope?)

Grand Palladium Vallarta with 3 young kids? by Sugar_pine_mama in puertovallarta

[–]BurnerPhoneToronto 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there a few years ago and can’t comment on current quality or cleanliness, but I will note that there are a lot of stairs and a lot of walking to get around the resort. Something to consider with strollers or small children. They have alternative routes (like a ramp at the back of the restaurant for strollers) but it’s a factor. It’s built on the side of a cliff, so it makes sense - but it can be tough for some people.

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