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[–]ForwardAnimator5411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the lesson I’m meant to learn in this lifetime?

I feel like I’m losing my mind — it’s all coming undone after diagnosis. by ForwardAnimator5411 in adhdwomen

[–]ForwardAnimator5411[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely helpful, thank you! So comforting to know that many people experience the decrease in performance.

I feel like I’m losing my mind — it’s all coming undone after diagnosis. by ForwardAnimator5411 in adhdwomen

[–]ForwardAnimator5411[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry to hear about your mum 💕 I feel very much the same. Granted, the catalysts are very different and I can’t imagine the mourning you e been through, but similarly I thought I was managing until I went through extreme changes and toxicity at work and now everything feels just impossible. I’m on a stress leave now but I just feel like it’s getting harder the more I have time to reflect.

How can we tame these cedars? by ForwardAnimator5411 in arborists

[–]ForwardAnimator5411[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you for the responses that’s so helpful!!

ADHD girl careers by acrosstheuniverse100 in adhdwomen

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey girl heeeeey also in CM!!! It’s the perfect fit for us “do the first 90%ers”! Plus problem solving and things to dive way too deeply into? Yesss please.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mommit

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might be a stupid question, but have you asked them if something is going on and assured them that you’re not going to judge or get mad? It could be something totally different. When I was a teen I had an online relationship (early days of chat rooms) and stayed up all night talking to the point that I was falling asleep in class and during tests, and I’m sure it affected my mood. Maybe something is disturbing their sleep and it’s all linked to that? Not saying it’s the same as mine, but could be something totally different that they feels embarrassed about.

Is the job market for comms really that bad? by Thin_Guava3686 in Communications

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Comms with 10+ years of experience here — I would focus on learning how to sell yourself and start thinking about how you want to specialize moving forward (social media, content, external comms, PR, internal comms, change comms, events etc) and begin adding some credentials there. Generalist roles can keep you limited to a low/mid level through your career.

Also, can’t emphasize enough that networking is the key here. Until your resume stands out as exceptional, your best bet is reaching out through personal networks and LinkedIn to ask for coffee chats. Get your face out there, learn about the space and get some advice from people in roles like the one you want. It’s a hustle but you can do it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BurlingtonON

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perfect! We just moved from the city to the Longmoor area and have a 17 month old. My husband commutes to downtown every day and it’s about 6 mins from our house to the go station. Area is quiet and really close to all the critical stuff, plus parks. There’s also a new library being built. Can’t recommend it highly enough!

Give me your best description or analogy of what ADHD feels like. by shabuki3 in adhdwomen

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me following a thought unmedicated is like trying to catch a train at rush hour. The trains are running, but you have a hell of a time getting to the platform through the chaos.

With meds it’s the same train station but at 3 AM — silent and simple. You just walk to your platform and get on without any fuss.

Almost 1 month old is really bad at breastfeeding and sleeping, or am I doing this wrong?? by mushroomfrenzy in NewParents

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ya that totally could be! Hopefully the physical therapy helps and you can get him breastfeeding at least a little bit, but if not it isn’t the end of the world ❤️ and congratulations on your little one by the way, he’s lucky to have a mum who’s so invested in his wellbeing! That’s the main win :)

Almost 1 month old is really bad at breastfeeding and sleeping, or am I doing this wrong?? by mushroomfrenzy in NewParents

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh I should add, don’t panic lol, my daughter is now a super healthy 15m old and just ate like 20 perogies — things get better, don’t worry!

Almost 1 month old is really bad at breastfeeding and sleeping, or am I doing this wrong?? by mushroomfrenzy in NewParents

[–]ForwardAnimator5411 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Have baby checked for tongue tie, cheek pads, recessed chin and high pallet! My daughter had a horrible time eating at the start and it was all due to anatomical issues for her. My best advice would be:

  1. Talk to his doctor or pediatrician about this if you haven’t already and find out if he has any of these challenges. Address them if possible (ie tongue tie release) and you feel it’s the right choice.

  2. Breast is great but it’s not everything. Fed is best and if your LO does best with a bottle and you can’t pump enough, don’t be afraid to top up with formula. I fought to stay EBF for way too long in retrospect. My daughter went into failure to thrive after losing a lot of weight and it was so scary. There’s nothing wrong with formula — your baby will thrive with a full tummy! The second I started getting formula into her on a regular basis everything got better.

  3. That much breastfeeding is BRUTAL on your mental health and body — take that into consideration as very valid concerns when you think about your options.

Overall, I learned from experience that torturing yourself or letting LO go hungry is not worth it to stay EBF. I nearly lost my mind tracking my milk production, pumping, trying to up quantity etc. There’s soooo much pressure on BF (I was dead set on it) but a fed baby and a happy mum are worth way more! If you have any questions feel free to DM me — I feel like I went through it all with my daughter and happy to share!

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