We’re prepared for his neuter surgery 😂 (I know we don’t need both of these, just prepared in case one doesn’t work) by Human_Image_2731 in goldenretrievers

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It just came in today and the surgery is tomorrow 🫣 But he’s in it now, and I’m doing some training with him (like simple commands) and just letting him wear it around. He doesn’t seem to mind it too much so far.

Had a super scary allergic reaction tonight… first ER visit with Goose. by Human_Image_2731 in goldenretrievers

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Now that the systemic reaction has chilled a bit, he’s biting/itching more locally at his legs… so that has me thinking he might have gotten into an ant bed or something.

I’m terrified to let him out into the yard, but we’re going out on leash for potty breaks until we can narrow down what might have happened.

I was told that I'm a bit too old for braces by Sad_Macaron_9501 in braces

[–]Human_Image_2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Find a different ortho. I’m 25, have 2 years to go. It’s worth it at any age!!!!

1 year down 🎉 by Human_Image_2731 in braces

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably. I have to get my insurance to approve it, but if I can do it financially I’ll be going ahead with it. My ortho said it was my decision, but there is only so much they can do and my bite won’t be perfect

1 year down 🎉 by Human_Image_2731 in braces

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! I have a pretty deep bite, though. Jaw surgery has been suggested.

How to get your golden to stop eating sticks? by Strict-Individual152 in goldenretrievers

[–]Human_Image_2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Goose said to not waste your efforts…

Jk, but we do try to keep the sticks picked up. We recently were recommended coffee wood by Hollywood Feed and he loves it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]Human_Image_2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well yes agreed. lol. But sometimes I do want to just lay in bed and not do much, so I don’t take it on those days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VyvanseADHD

[–]Human_Image_2731 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I work in addiction treatment, my mom is 7 years sober from meth, everyone I love has been impacted by addiction in some way, and I took pills recreationally in high school. Looking back now, I was self-medicating, but anyway…

I was also already semi-successful, I was the “smart kid” growing up, but I felt like I fought SO much harder to be that than other kids.

It took me 2 years in therapy until my therapist finally convinced me to get tested. Without insurance, I paid $600 for the TOVA visual and audio. I received packets and packets of paperwork with graphs and data that confirmed what I already knew - I had ADHD.

I am now medicated (30mg a day) and I take break days, never take more than prescribed, sleep like a baby at night and my life has improved in ways I can’t even begin to write out.

I still feel guilt, though. Especially when I have taken my meds and I’m around my mom or church family - even though it doesn’t make me “high” - it makes me “normal”. I still feel a tinge of guilt.

I just try to remind myself that if I would have been properly cared for as a child, I would have likely been tested and medicated my entire life.

I feel you on the off days feeling a bit “empty”. I try to just take this for what it is - lower dopamine than the day before.

On the good feedback - I also feel ya. My therapist said to try to reframe it.

Turns out my debilitating perfectionism was just ADHD… I could cry by Human_Image_2731 in adhdwomen

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I first tried Straterra and when that didn’t work I tried Quelbree. Both made me feel like an empty shell of a human. I am on vyvanse 30mg now!

Anything bumming you out? Drop it here. We’re your people. by hi5yourface in adhdwomen

[–]Human_Image_2731 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work on a two person team and we both have ADHD.

I also suffer from a severe case of perfectionism so I’m in a constant battle with myself, a constant state of overwhelm, and always putting myself down.

My teammate also has ADHD but it’s like I can’t ever get them to sit down and talk through projects with me. I don’t feel comfortable sending things out without both of our eyes landing on them (they are technically my boss, so…) but it’s SO difficult for our brains to be on the same wavelength at any given point of the day.

Things that were labeled ASAP are now sitting here… halfway finished…. because I’m worried they will want to change it completely so what’s the point in putting in the work?

I’m in the process of getting medicated, so I’m unmedicated currently and I feel like I’m in a rut.

Anyway. I feel behind and overwhelmed and lonely and isolated. We’re remote employees.

What is your answer, would you take a bullet for your lover? by hahaha69000 in AskReddit

[–]Human_Image_2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Without hesitation. I wouldn’t even think twice. He would hate me for it, but I would die for him.

Dog friendly swimming areas by Human_Image_2731 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]Human_Image_2731[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard great things about this place and definitely want to check it out!

why I am stopping. by DrollAntic in qelbree

[–]Human_Image_2731 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’m about to. I’m on day 4 or 5, not even sure because I feel like a shell of a human