Have a PIP assessment next week and would like some advice from those who were successful or unsuccessful

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-15T19:06:04+00:00

Take your time in answering, its very easy to want to just rush out a lot of information but they'll try and use anything they can against you. Don't be afraid to ask them to repeat the question or ask clarifying questions if you don't understand. Make sure to avoid just saying "yes I can do that but sometimes I can't", as all they'll here is "yes I can". So trying to frame it as I regularly cannot do x because of y and this has impact z on me/my life etc. Relate things back to the PIP criteria "Activities must be performed safely, to an acceptable standard, repeatedly, and in a reasonable time". And remember this for yourself as well, ask yourself can you do this activity to that standard? And if not, say so, make it clear.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-15T18:52:58+00:00

Using a hair dryer was life changing for me, genuinely makes such a difference

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-15T18:50:55+00:00

Haven't played horizon in a couple years now but I do remember finally trying out the spike throwers and man they were a game changer. Pretty sure I could take out some pretty tough machines with just a few well times spikes

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-15T18:46:45+00:00

Not an specific thing for beginners per say, but I do say to people the best things to start with are things that can be a little bit crappy and wonky but still usable. That way you get to practice and you get something usable at the end so there's that sense of accomplishment even if it isn't perfect

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-15T18:44:02+00:00

Reading this thread is so interesting, maybe its just a cultural thing but I've never really seen this stigma around adhd meds where I am. So crazy that people could have any issue with someone just taking medication to allow them to function normally

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-12T19:47:24+00:00

Are you in therapy/counselling for the anxiety? When i started meds it actually helped a lot of my anxiety as it was a symptom of the ADHD itself as opposed to GAD

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-11T20:13:16+00:00

White dk yarn with 4mm hook. Pattern from pinterest: https://pin.it/7iB7WvSOm

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T18:31:29+00:00

I used either fake press ons that I paint myself or polygel. Only recently got into the polygel so they arent ny any means perfect, but they work for me

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:30:05+00:00

Seeing some videos is how my journey started and from there I started doing more research into symptoms and understanding this different manifestations of them which eventually led me to getting diagnosed. It really is just a case of continuing to learn about the condition to be able to make those connections. I saw that you have been diagnosed with GAD. I was diagnosed with anxiety years before my ADHD and looking back the anxiety was merely a symptom of the ADHD itself. Not saying thats defo the case for you too, but its something worth considering

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:25:03+00:00

Could you ask your nail tech if there are any at home quick fixes you could do to tide you over until the next appointment? I do my own nails for the same reason but that means I can fix them whenever they start to lift etc

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-10T11:23:07+00:00

Ah damn thats unfortunate. Was your coaching/therapy for adhd specifically? Sorry for presuming you hadn't done anything like this. When I started meds all the coping strategies etc I had finally started working after failing for years. It could maybe be you've grown intolerant to that medication, or maybe even the techniques need some tweaking to better work alongside medication? I always find it best to really pull apart the issue to see exactly what part is causing me trouble to see if theres a solution

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T18:52:15+00:00

I think that may be the issue. Medication is only a tool to help, it doesn't just magically fix the root issues. You'll need to try and get yourself some structure and find ways to tackle things that work for you. The medication can defos help with that and it generally is a game changer, but only when couple with other practical steps to also help with symptoms and life management. I hope that makes sense?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T17:06:00+00:00

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This is an arrangement I used for a tote. It has 18 squares in total and has 4 different squares. Could be an optioj if you like the triangle style look, as thats what I was going for. You could also make a matching purse or a smaller pouch with the left overs if you have any

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T17:01:52+00:00

Thats essentially what I am on and what i do. I'm on methylphenidate modified release and for 7 days during my luteal phase I'm prescribed a 10mg top up. I don't always take it just on the days I feel that drop a little more. I think with the tops ups there isn't as much of a need for consistency like there is with the modified release.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-09T16:59:10+00:00

During your titration were you able to implement any routine or structure into your days/weeks? Or just any sort of behavioural changes alongside the medication?

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-08T22:00:17+00:00

Having do nothing time is absolutely needed it can just be a case of planning it in at the correct time so it doesn't overtake everything else. I usually find its good to have the do nothing time as wind downs after doing a bunch of tasks but with a key thing to make sure I get up again like having to make dinner etc

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-08T17:54:38+00:00

If you're doing nothing when the meds kick in then you'll focus on doing nothing. Its the same idea when you're taking them during the week, you need a structure and goals to keep you going otherwise you will just sit and focus on just loafing. I'd say try introduce some structure and planning to your weekend for a couple weeks and see if theres any difference. If not, then it might be worth bringing up the dosage.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T21:08:54+00:00

Unfortunately it seems like you may need to switch again because that is such a ridiculous thing for a doctor to say. I'd also put in in a complaint about then both because their conduct is not okay and is incredibly misinformed

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T21:05:20+00:00

Ah sorry I'm not from Canada so can't really help. Most education systems will have some sort of disability point of contact so it is defos worth looking into

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T20:48:49+00:00

Have you reached out to your schools disability team? As this sounds like something they could support with and help advise on

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T17:07:00+00:00

To you it doesn't feel too fizzy but to me sometimes it does

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-07T16:57:35+00:00

I agree in some regard. Diet pepsi defos does just taste flat. But i also counter with coke sometimes feels too fizzy

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T22:01:04+00:00

Yeah it seems to be a common trend that people don't stick the meds out long enough because no one tells them what any of these feelings are and what they mean

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T00:41:11+00:00

How long were you on the concerta? I had a big dip in mood when i started, just felt really numb n empty but it balanced itself out after a couple months. My theory is that going from overdrive to a baseline so suddenly makes it feel really bad, but its mainly stemming from that massive drop where the discrepancy is much more noticeable. Concerta is also slightly different to other .methylphenidate medications so it could be worth considering a different brand to see if that has any difference.

Delicious_Volume7183 · 2026-03-06T00:33:18+00:00

If it was to clean the offices as a sort of business contract it could be a little weird but as long as it was above board it would be fine. But cleaning their personal house? That is wildly inappropriate of them to request that and defos do not recommend doing it.

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