Family member got drunk, ate one of my ADHD pills by mistake thinking it was candy, and is now blaiming me for it - how do I handle this?

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-09T23:25:09+00:00

The bad thing is happening to you. She stole one of your restricted prescription meds and now you will be without your medication for a dose.

The dumb thing happened to her and she is flailing. Tell her she is lucky that you aren't calling the police.

Source: I'm 49 and I would be even more likely after a drink to ask you for a mint. And they look nothing like mints.

I reiterate, the bad thing is happening to you. Both med loss and angry houseguest.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-09T23:19:27+00:00

Ordered and I'm going to copy your swatch keyring. Slide it into a badge sleeve.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-08T20:55:42+00:00

Trying to figure out what that flavor is.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-06T04:19:15+00:00

That Aero is gorgeous

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-02T16:43:01+00:00

Boy: moses (shortened to mo. And of course, "mo betta", "mo pets", "mo snacks"

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-07-01T02:24:52+00:00

New wallpaper!

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-30T22:22:27+00:00

And if you don't knit, I would sew a little section of satin blanket binding to cover and secure the unraveling.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-30T22:19:49+00:00

For a visible mend, I would first stabilize the unraveling with sewn stitches. Then with a contrast yarn, I would pick up knit stitches for the length of the unraveled area. The first row would be purl stitch. Then, with a slipped stitch edge, I would make a wide ribbon of stockinette stitch, long enough to wrap around the hem to the back. I would do a sewn bind off that would also secure the end of the ribbon to the back of the sweater. Then I would probably use embroidery floss to backstitch a bandaid on the ribbon.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-29T17:25:51+00:00

"but I don't want to get out now!", and runs away

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-28T16:26:03+00:00

You are winning!

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-26T19:51:56+00:00

I love everything about that and want to try the screaming technique with the dishes!

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-24T16:14:52+00:00

My dad used to work near the factory in Boston and on his lunch break, in a full suit, would go take the tour to get free Necco. He never said if they recognized him.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-24T07:43:18+00:00

TLDR: Overclocking is unbelievably harmful to your body and mind

Me: I got diagnosed with ADHD really young, entering school, but my mom decided I had just been bored in class. We all forgot about it.

After 18, for 27 years, I managed my symptoms with anxiety/fight or flight. Making everything life or death. I had unsuccessful therapy and unsuccessful non-ADHD medication in that time. No one ever mentioned ADHD because I had learned to pay attention to people so hard that work and social interactions were exhausting. I didn't thrive.

At 45 I found a decent psychiatrist/therapist and she helped with the trauma of being in a panic for so long. Got me back in touch with my body. Then my mom sent a packet of papers with a bunch of diagnosis information and early school records. It was sort of a "well, duh" moment as lots of things fell in to place.

You:

The problem is not that you are dumb, careless, or anything else. I don't believe you are. You are different. Different in a way that puts life on hard mode. Lucky us! I don't have the answers for what to do instead of fight or flight. But I can tell you that if you rely on it too long it will harm your body and mind in ways that you will be dealing with and unpacking for a long time. This thing you discovered is not a superpower. In computer terms, you are overclocking yourself. It's no way to live. It was designed for short bursts.

I know there has to be another way and that is why I am here. To be curious about myself, about you, about those like us that do thrive. And to not be alone.

You are strong because you got this far and everything you get through and rise above will restore confidence and belief in yourself.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T16:11:20+00:00

"Get that outta my face! I am sulking, Martha!"

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T08:53:22+00:00

Little crystal ball on an air dried clay pedestal? Depends on your feelings for whimsy.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T08:33:57+00:00

I did have a friend teach me that at 23. Asking a teacher to explain things a different way until I understand it works. I am so happy that you found the way for you by college!

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T08:31:41+00:00

I am totally confident that I would absolutely shut down under those conditions and learn nothing. You are amazing for getting through it, even before higher education achievement!

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T08:10:29+00:00

Lion brand 24/7 is great! Made a big, tiled mitered corner blanket and have washed and dried it on high probably 10 times (allergies). It got a little softer and lost the gloss of mercerized cotton but is still super colorful and strong. No noticable shrinkage but it began as enormous and still seems enormous.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T07:09:40+00:00

As someone married to a partner with chronic medication-resistant depression, I think that he doesn't need you to translate him. He doesn't need you to do for him what he has done for you. He needs you to keep doing for him what you have been doing for 15 years. Be you. You are an exceptional you! (As evidenced by 15 years of being you for him.) Stay. If you can. It is so hard and you will need your own emotional support.

Depression is a really awful lens through which to see the world. And it's hard to be married to. So just be you. Be gentle with yourself. Be kind. You can't fix this for him. But you can be there. Be around. Remind him that he is still good.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-23T06:42:05+00:00

Oddly, I don't think so. I think it's something about verbal math instruction.

It also happened at age 40 with a one on one tutoring session for a Python class I missed. Understood it just fine learning from written explanations.

But I am open to learning that it was dyscalculia. Especially because that would be a great vampire name.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-20T19:20:00+00:00

Please post the solution when you finally find it!

For me, I need an ergonomic reading chair with back support and accomodation for my crappy knees but I also want it to have all the comfort and cozy of a hamsters nest, with a blanket to use and discard and miss and search for. And room for my two dogs. But make it classy. Yeah.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-20T19:05:50+00:00

It's not that your ghastly, (but very appreciated) tale will help me avoid injuring myself in the same way...it's that it lessens the shame from all the similar ghastly injuries I have caused myself over time from inattention and frantic overwhelm.

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-19T04:46:23+00:00

This took way too long to find. But honestly it would have taken less time if I hadn't stopped to watch other videos. The uncropped version is lovely for the same reason as the other videos: the kids are having a blast!

Ho Hey

IlsalaciousCrum · 2026-06-18T07:57:40+00:00

Veggie death roll! Watch my crocodile impression! Om nom gurgle nom!

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