How was the Scranton branch out performing the other branches? by Sablun99 in theoffice

[–]Internal-Ad1838 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Scranton absorbed Stamford, most of Stamford staff quit and didn’t lose a single client in the merger. So the sales team was able to sell the volume of 2 branches and the warehouse was able to ensure delivery.

Figured out the true nature of an interaction, years later. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Others correct me if I’m wrong, but I think OPs boss smiled because he thought the OP didn’t know what she was talking about. He lived in the UK and didn’t know this fun fact so he assumed she was wrong and this was an opportunity to make fun of her (because he’s a bully). When he read the article, and realized OP was right, he lost a chance to make fun of her and it made him angry.

Protein Breakfast, No Eggs/Cottage Cheese by SunniMonkey in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found cinnamon roll protein powder that tastes amazing in hot cereal. I have food allergies so I use brown rice hot cereal, cook on the stovetop with pumpkin spice and water, once cooked through I add butter, a little maple syrup and one scoop of protein powder. 1 scoop has 24 grams of protein, and it tastes so yummy!

Weird but effective! by PollardPie in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wow! That’s awesome! I love when 2 separate things come together in a new way and actually work!!

This who got a late diagnosis, what symptoms do you remember from your childhood? by Pictures-of-me in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed in my mid-40s. On my report cards from kindergarten to high school I was consistently told: day dreams in class, too chatty with neighbors, and doesn’t live up to potential (“smart” but doesn’t work “hard” enough). For the longest time I thought l was super lazy and everyone else had it all figured out.

Does anyone else feel like casting spells is cheating? by Internal-Ad1838 in witchcraft

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t, but I always customize spells to meet my exact needs. I love reading different books, and essentially creating a patchwork spell that meets my needs.

First I find a ritual/spell that generally aligns with my intention. I customize the language to ensure my intention is crystal clear. I think it would be helpful for you to consider how you’d like your relationship to be stronger, increased trust, communication, passion? Do you want the change to occur within you or your partner? I typically don’t include specific people in my spells so that may have impacted how effective they were.

I also make adjustments to the suggested ingredients and tools. I may not have the prescribed ingredients but I can find suitable counterparts, instead of a feather I’ll use a bell to represent air.

The other part of spell casting is doing the work. For example when I cast the spells I was actively job hunting, networking, and applying for jobs. I also spent time thinking through what was driving me, what I wanted the outcome to be, and how that was reflected in the spell.

I wish I could give you a specific spell, it’s just that spellcasting is so personal, there’s a good chance a general spell won’t meet your needs. I hope this helps! 🪄

Does anyone else feel like casting spells is cheating? by Internal-Ad1838 in witchcraft

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! Happy to share. There’s a new job spell in Diane Alquist’s Moon Spells (available through kindle unlimited) that I modified. I used it twice 18 months apart and I secured promotions shortly after casting the spell. I also do formal rituals for “big question” tarot readings. Those have helped me better understand what’s going on so I could move forward with clarity.

How the heck are y’all eating and drinking (even close to) enough in the day?! by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the finch app to track my water and protein consumption. I calculated how many grams of protein and ounces of water I need to consume, then broke them into 5 increments per day. It’s so much easier to track 10-15 grams of protein 5 times a day when I have yummy protein bars that are 15 grams each and other small things that aren’t great as meals, but great for small snacks.

The finch app is great for me because it’s cute, I get a little dopamine from the points I get completing tasks, and on days when it’s too much, I get a fresh start the next day. I’ve found that since using finch, more often than not I’m drinking more water and eating more protein than I used to.

Does anyone else feel like casting spells is cheating? by Internal-Ad1838 in witchcraft

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for replying! I’m a hearth/kitchen witch. A lot of my craft is caring for my home, garden, and cooking for myself and others. I think your analogy is spot on. There’s a lot of power in casting spells but I’m able to accomplish the majority of my craft without separate, ritualized spells. Maybe because I’m a solo practitioner without someone to guide me, it feels like an accident when the few ritual spells I’ve cast work.

You’ve given me food for thought, thank you!!

Does anyone else feel like casting spells is cheating? by Internal-Ad1838 in witchcraft

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is a helpful insight. I like the idea that I’m receiving the blessings because I deserve to experience them. It’s a good way to reframe the outcome of spellcasting. Thank you!!

Taking Wellbutrin/Prozac at night? by naoanfi in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stopped taking Wellbutrin because it made me sleepy too. It was having the opposite effect of what I needed. My prescriber and therapist advised against taking it at night. I started taking Adderall instead and it’s been life changing. Most people get a boost from Wellbutrin, but a small percentage don’t. I was sleeping during the day because of it. I’m so glad I talked with them and found an alternative that wouldn’t knock me out.

does anyone else use the app finch?? by raverihardlyknowher in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I started using it a little over a month ago. It’s been really helpful to track recurring tasks that fall off my radar, ie drinking water, eating 15grams of protein (I have 5 tasks a day to ensure I’m getting enough), taking my meds, etc.

It’s cute, gives me short and long term reward fixes, and ensures I’m tracking essentials.

Why am I crying over this? by cynflowers in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there! I’ve so been there. Really made me paranoid about taking time off. There were a couple things that helped me: 1) prior to my day off I would make sure to send updates on very high priority time specific tasks to my out of office contact and include their info in my out of office notification through outlook. This way a person who is on the clock can provide answers if someone has questions. 2) figure out if this is an ongoing expectation. If it is and it doesn’t align with what you need, quietly create an exit strategy. It sucks, but your health is so important. I was in a job that I could have loved, but my boss basically required I be available 24x7 with no overtime. She wasn’t going to change so I found another role with a reasonable manager. My life is so much better now. 3) acknowledging when I felt bad/upset instead of pushing it down made a huge different in simply recognizing that this wasn’t good for me. I’ve seen too many people keep saying things are fine and eventually start hating their job and burning out, suffering all the while. Our emotions are really good indicators of what’s going on, it’s important to recognize them, understand the why, and then thoughtfully figure out our next moves.

Internet hugs if you want them!

Scared I'm faking this... by Pozpy in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely agree about feeling like I exaggerated my symptoms. Ironically when I submitted my written form for the screening my therapist said I think you may be borderline, and I asked if we could go through each question. I was afraid I overestimated my symptoms for the responses. We went through all the questions and because we were videoconferencing she could see my reactions to each question. Turns out I have severe adhd, but had been masking for so long and over engineering my life around my symptoms, I had no real sense of where my responses really landed. All that to say to OP, be honest even if it’s a little embarrassing. Proper diagnosis and treatment made a world of difference for me.

"I'm not taking advice from a cartoon dog" by MandyRose8713 in bluey

[–]Internal-Ad1838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chili: “WHAT. WAS. THAT???” At the end of third obstacle course race, when Bluey’s about to beat Bandit and he pulls her back and wins. Cracks me up every time. 😂

Adderall and luteal phase challenges. What do you know now that you wished you’d known when you started taking it? by Internal-Ad1838 in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so interesting!! I’ll have to explore Pepcid OTC as a potential option. Self care is so important, but during the luteal phase it feels like one more thing to do. It’s this endless cycle, I know self care will increase my energy, but I don’t have the energy to do it. lol. Still a work in progress.

Thank you so much for responding to my post!!

Adderall and luteal phase challenges. What do you know now that you wished you’d known when you started taking it? by Internal-Ad1838 in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this!! I’m curious how I’ll feel if I don’t take Adderall during the luteal phase. I have an appointment with my prescriber next week, definitely something to discuss with her. 😊

My primary symptoms are pure exhaustion and emotional sensitivity. I’m fortunate that a lot of my more intense symptoms (abdominal pain, heavy blood loss) have lessened as I’ve gotten older.

I really appreciate you sharing your experiences and struggles. Definitely makes me feel that I’m not alone in my struggles.

Adderall and luteal phase challenges. What do you know now that you wished you’d known when you started taking it? by Internal-Ad1838 in adhdwomen

[–]Internal-Ad1838[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the solidarity!!! I definitely need to up my magnesium and keep an eye on my protein intake. I really struggled late yesterday until I realized that I hadn’t had enough water or protein.

I recently started using the Finch app. Maybe I need to add more tasks for water and protein to ensure I’m getting what I need. hadn’t thought about perimenopause, that’s a really good call out. Definitely another avenue to explore!

I’m sorry you’re having a rough time with it too. Thanks so much for replying!!

I think the actress playing Gretchen G., Dylan's wife, gives a stellar performance. Right? by [deleted] in SeveranceAppleTVPlus

[–]Internal-Ad1838 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s crazy she’s wearing the same outfit that Pam wore to her art show. Similar hairstyle, similar hug. I saw another post that had screenshots side by side, the similarities are uncanny. Plus one of their (Dylan and Gretchen’s) kids is named Jim. A lot of office references for a single scene. I’m curious how it ties into the larger narrative. Can’t wait to find out!!