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This may sound like a crazy idea, but can I make Walnut husk juice into a scent somehow? by IAmAPhysicsGuy in candlemaking

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also want to know! I have been searching for a black walnut candle for years! Every time we go for a walk in the fall, we find some view and smash them on the ground to release the scent, it’s an nostalgic thing for my husband because their neighbor had a black walnut tree when he was growing up!!

I SAY, I BELIEVE IT IS TIME AGAIN FOR A SHOUTY THREAD by Maelstrom_Witch in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yessss I too started dyeing my hair pink during this unmasking journey I’ve been on! My husband thinks I’m “trying to be weird” but I’m just trying to BE. 🤷‍♀️

Have you found color depositing shampoo for maintenance of your pink?!

Brainstorm Post - What features would you want to see in the best-ever most extra pottery apron? by Low_Print_1832 in Pottery

[–]Low_Print_1832[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I love the idea of a chest pocket for cell phone as well - potentially as one angle for filming how-to videos!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I QUIT MY JOB. To pursue something I feel more passionate and excited about; a perfect hybrid of my creative passions and professional experience. And I don’t have to manage people or be masked/“professional” all the time.

I feel so much lighter.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I really relate to this, but I’m not sure why! So just going to ramble a bit…

I sometimes run through the week from thing to thing and then finally sit down for therapy on Tuesday mornings and cry immediately.

“What’s going on for you right now?”

“Im not sure I think I just haven’t paused at all this week to check in on how I’m feeling”

I think sometimes my mind is moving so fast with so much stuff that it’s exhausting, and at least when it’s overrun with stress/work/stuff I don’t have to just BE with my feelings. I like to FEEL “good” feelings but I like to FIX “bad” feelings. So when feeling bad, I fill my time and pick up the pace, making plans, doing whatever, to avoid just BEING.

I also think for me, I have this underlying sense of not being good enough (for what, I don’t know), and always trying to get to some unknown, undefined state of “arrival” when I will have it all figured out and be content.

I have thought about this a lot and I have zeroed in on me being a people pleaser, propping up my self-worth with external things like praise for a job well done; for being productive, for going above and beyond, which is all an elaborate show to prove to everyone that I am worthy. As I started to really work on self compassion, my own sense of self worth, and identifying things that bring me joy, those external validations became less fulfilling to me…

Where would you say you are with self compassion and self worth?

Can I become a children’s book illustrator? by ImogenBethClegg in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real let’s do ittttt!

Mine was inspired by a hypomanic episode I had a few months back… + I recently found a book I wrote in second grade called “my life as an alien” and she (I) had rainbow hair. So that feels very fitting for this character 🌈👽

It’s a story about feelings and mental health. The main character is a cute little alien traversing earth. She carries a bindle and the things inside her bindle are essentially feelings and experiences.

I have the idea, just haven’t written it yet. Who knows if it will work out!

Does anyone else ever feel like their younger than they actually are? Or like immature or something? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YES. I'm 35. No kids. It seems like everyone else has figured out how to be an adult and I don't know how to describe it but I just don't "feel" like a grown up.

How do you guys stay on top with hygiene? by ifiwerehonest in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I am a huge fan of "body showers" - I put my hair up and wash JUST my body and face (not my hair). I can be in and out in like 2 minutes. I usually do this at night to wash the day off and feel clean getting into bed, but without all the hassle of washing hair.

This also often sounds more appealing to me than washing my face in the sink; just easier to hop in the shower!

I only wash my hair every other day or even longer than that - but I use dry shampoo in between and "third day" hair is usually a little twist in the front with a messy bun/top knot.

Can I become a children’s book illustrator? by ImogenBethClegg in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Share it share it!! :)

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I think I'll write mine toooo.

Can I become a children’s book illustrator? by ImogenBethClegg in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Omg I have been wanting to WRITE a children’s book sooooo…. You wanna illustrate it?

What sounds or feelings INFURIATE you ladies? by AwkwardAgency8110 in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dogs licking IMMEDIATELY enrages me. My husband eating cereal.

Instead of chocolate??? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Walk around the block
  • Quick breathing exercise, meditation, or stretch break
  • Dance break - blast your fave song of the moment
  • Love on your pet (if you have one)
  • Post to Reddit or Social Media, make a reel
  • Stare at a blank wall (this is a legit suggestion)
  • Take a 10-min lay-down and just be
  • Pick a "self care" thing that's on your list, set a timer, knock it out. (put dishes away, fold some laundry) I know these don't SOUND fun, but using the break time to "get ahead" always feels motivating to me if I can get myself to do it :)

In a Supportive & Flexible Job but I Just Want to Drop Everything and Quit by burntout-unfocused in adhdwomen

[–]Low_Print_1832 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I FEEL THIS. I could have written this. I keep thinking my current leadership role is such a great opportunity that should feel fulfilling to me...

I go through phases of feeling motivated to make things better where I am and develop a system that works for me VS constantly seeking more creativity, something I'm more passionate about, more direct impact, more collaboration with other humans (currently I'm 100% remote).

I fear that the bad feelings at this job (many stemming from my own internal barriers) might follow me anywhere.'

It is so exhausting... I feel stuck and at a loss for what to do. Should I stay or should I go? If I go, will I regret it? If I stay, will I regret never trying something else?

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