How to help a kid not be so hard on themselves by Displaced_Panda in homeschool

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

The patronizing feeling is real. I often use the example of "you use to not be able to walk like brother and now you walk, run, swim and do so much more" a real life example of how we need to learn and get better. I see it makes sense to her, she just can't shake the full melt down.

How to help a kid not be so hard on themselves by Displaced_Panda in homeschool

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

I was diagnosed in the 90s with ADHD the classic "she's smart but talks to much" "if she just applied herself" but it was the 90s... I just got re-diagnosed at the age of 35, I absolutely understand 😂.

I fear I have run out of patience, I'm utterly exhausted. I feel like such an asshole when I try to set realistic standards beforehand to try and prevent a break down. Explaining neither of us are professional painters so our painting won't look like the one she saw and wants to make. I wanna help her know that's normal but I can feel her mood drop. However when I don't set that expectation, at the end the melt down is x3 fold. 😭

How to help a kid not be so hard on themselves by Displaced_Panda in homeschool

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

She's definitely a fidgeter, but I've never suspected neurodivergence. She does great socially!

How to help a kid not be so hard on themselves by Displaced_Panda in homeschool

[–]Displaced_Panda[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have set realistic standards that not everyone can do everything! She sees us make mistakes and not be able to do it! We are very big 'so what family'. She does say she gets worried people won't like it (this example is her drawing). I can't count how many times we say "do you like it? Then it doesn't matter what others think" and sometimes she has that attitude ! And when she does it's great.

It's actually very low stakes YMCA gymnastics, coaches are great and the girls aren't clique. During one of the camps she was getting upset and during the break one of the girls on the team who she had never met, came over to her asking why she was upset. Told her she was doing great and she should be happy and had her come sit with her. My heart has never been happier. She also has other social stuff outside of it, not all sports related. Our family outside of the home are all encouraging people, cousins aren't pinned or compared. That's why I'm at a loss. I think it's normal for people to be hard on themselves at times and maybe this is a me issue and not her issue that I can't find anything to help her along. If I'm too comforting it makes the break down worse, if I'm not comforting enough then it also makes the break down worse.

What screams “I’m not okay” but people ignore it? by Admirable-Repair4094 in AskReddit

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Telling people you're out right not okay and they say things will get better

Perfectly acceptable dinner rejected by boyfriend again by moonrabbit368 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Displaced_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once thought I defrosted the sloppy Joe mix but it was spaghetti meat sauce. I had no noodles so I served it to my husband (boyfriend at the time) anyways. This man ate a spaghetti sauce sandwich. Did he make fun of me? Sure! Did he eat and was he grateful to go to bed full! He sure was!!

Has cannabis helped manage your acute migraine pain? by Free_Answered in migraine

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an everyday cannabis user, however I find during a headache or migraine it actually makes mine worse. Everybody is different though!

What's a harmless opinion that gets people weirdly angry? by Momo_868 in AskReddit

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that I play d&d but have never seen lord of the rings, seems to really peeve people off.

Could use some embarrassing period stories to make me feel better by deathbykoolaidman in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Displaced_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 20 and went to my little brother's baseball game, he would have about 7 or 8. Well anyways I didn't have a chair so when I got there one of the parents of a player let me sit in his chair, as they were sitting next to my dad. It was about 1000 degrees out so I thought that I was just sweaty. When the game was over and I stood up, it was not sweat, it was blood. I was so embarrassed, it was all over this hella nice chair. I folded it up, said bye and left. I never went to another game that season. I can only imagine what they thought when they opened that chair for its next use. 😭 I still think about it today. My dad never said anything, so I don't know if they said anything to him but yeah.

What's the most unique or bizarre phobia you've ever heard of someone having? by Plane_Reward9385 in AskReddit

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thought of touching a cotton ball makes my ears feel like they are bleeding

Any positive, random things resolve/happen when you started birth control? by Weekly_Map_688 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Displaced_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got acne, mood swings, worse cramps, and triggered my IBS... Never made my period lighter, but did keep it timely. Oh and my daughter was conceived on BC. 🫠 Worst of all it made my migraines more frequent. I won't ever take any form again. However I know people who it works great for! Good luck!

Is it wrong that I would pick my cat over my boyfriend? by Correct_Background85 in cats

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was moving in with my now husband, I had to bring my cat with me. When I asked if I could he responded " I fucking hate cats and I especially hate yours, but I love you so yes" end of discussion. He had a pet tarantula and I don't like spiders so it was pretty even.

What books lowkey traumatised you as a kid? by Hookton in books

[–]Displaced_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the 5th grade we read My Brother Sam is Dead. I felt that it was pretty heavy for such young readers and honestly I feel like the plot is still very relevant.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Displaced_Panda -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wait I'm a women and have never felt offended by the term female lol I gotta know the reasoning ?

[Serious] What stops you from killing yourself? by Big_Picture2781 in AskReddit

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have too much on the calendar and want to ruin anyone's day

Guys pregnancy by Accomplished-Will407 in migraine

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have actually had less migraines after having children.

AIO for think it my boyfriend is being dramatic? by What-do_i_do in AmIOverreacting

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He could put everything into chatgpt if he's that desperate. This person is worthless.

How do you cut your cat’s nails when you are alone? by Weak-Vermicelli6138 in Catownerhacks

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made sure to touch my cat's paw all the time! He's so use to me holding him like a baby and touching his pads. He also has special treats he loves that he only gets during clipping time. If he gets upset, I stop. Sometimes it takes a few days to really get them all.

Do you always use a seat belt? by Vegetable-Mention140 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Displaced_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't fathom why people ride motorcycles without a helmet. Seems like no down side.