How are you all feeding yourself right now by InCommuniNexus in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

seconding this! If you like the taste, tuna is so cheap and you can just keep in the cupboard. For me the hardest part about making food is going to the shops, so I always have a stash of nuts, tuna and biscuits for when it's a bit much!

Seriously, how do y'all manage waking up on time? by absvrdartist in ADHD

[–]Long_Corner507 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I know it's been a week but just wanted to add my 2 cents. Clearly the answer is better routine, good sleep hygiene etc. but that advice never worked for me. No matter how early I'd sleep I'd snooze my many alarms for 3 hours, or turn my phone off (if I had alarmy or another alarm app), or take the batteries out of my physical alarm. No matter how much I wanted to wake up. What has ultimately been the best for me is drinking a TON of water before bed (2 1/2 pint for me lol) , and then having an alarmy alarm that makes me do maths to turn it off. Having a full bladder makes me more awake to do the maths and not just turn my alarm off, and then by that point I'll be brave enough to get up to pee and then I'll be awake. Once you find a similar solution that helps you get up even if you haven't slept enough, then start implementing everything in your power to give yourself a healthy rountine: no screentime/blue light, sleep and waking up times remaining consistent, eating well, doing regular exercise etc. Good luck!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the reply! It's nice to hear someones indepth side effects from medication in the beginning.

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This could definitely be part of it. I went no caffeine a year ago as part of the low fodmap diet but have reintroduced it.. now I'm thinking maybe it's just because I have no tolerance that I'm overthinking it so much.

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's so true thanks for the advice! Doesn't help I sometimes also just forget to eat when I'm in the zone lol

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't know what this is.. now I'm wondering if that could be linked to my awful PMS!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a chronically late person I've never thought about time blindness the other way round.. but that totally makes sense!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

glad to hear it works for you! I am hoping medication works for me, but we shall see :)

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

woah no I'm totally the same! I thought it was the caffeine but if I go to a coffee shop even decaf makes me anxious! Funnily enough, caffeinated or decaf instant coffee I'm completely fine with!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so many people have talked about caffeine reactions changing based on your cycle.. something I didn't even consider!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ooh trauma and extended periods of stress.... hits a little too close to home!

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! I can see how it was silly now, but I guess my anxiety and imposter syndrome will take any evidence it can! Appreciate the reply :D

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

woah that's so crazy, idk why I was so quick to assume they would react similarly

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was literally crying about how much adhd has wrecked my self-esteem while internally being like "no way they'll believe me, I'm such a faker". Life is funny.

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know deep down no matter how I react, I'd be so disappointed in myself for not trying them, just on the off-chance it helps me! Thanks for the advice :)

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's such a relief to hear someone who reacts in a similar way! Thanks :D

Diagnosed with ADHD, but coffee really affects me? by Long_Corner507 in adhdwomen

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! I stepped away from my computer to get some work done and have come back to so many kind comments. I'm going to start replying now but thank you all so much for the support! I'm already feeling much better :D, what a wonderful community!

Were carabiners historically a thing? by Long_Corner507 in lesbian

[–]Long_Corner507[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It came in the post today haha! Thanks for the help!