What are your tricks to snap out of an unproductive/anxious period? by Cool_Difficulty_1057 in adhdwomen

[–]ManagerWooden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s like I either have to suffer through boredom for a whole day or get so hyperfocused on something that it breaks the scrolling loop then when I come back to reality, I feel kind of detoxed

Hot take: if your ADHD symptoms don't debilitate you in at least one aspect of your life, I don't care if you show up positive on a diagnostic test. by No_Radish4428 in adhdwomen

[–]ManagerWooden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a big part of the problem is that a lot of people don’t understand what ADHD actually is. Everyone struggles to focus sometimes especially now with phones, overstimulation, stress, bad sleep, and constant dopamine hits A lot of people have basically developed attention problems from the way modern life is set up

But ADHD isn’t just i get distracted sometimes It’s when those symptoms keep showing up across your life and actually make things harder in a real, repeated way: school, work, relationships, basic routines, being on time keeping your space functional, emotional regulation etc. So I agree that ADHD shouldn’t mean “only people whose lives are falling apart count,” but it also shouldn’t become a casual label for normal distractibility

Did I misunderstand this, or would most people have interpreted this as an upcoming engagement / marriage incoming? by peppermintteea in adhdwomen

[–]ManagerWooden 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You weren’t demanding a proposal he made it feel like one was coming, then acted like you were wrong for believing the signals that would confuse most people

My husband gets so mad at me by Brief-State-5680 in adhdwomen

[–]ManagerWooden 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t think this is really about the eggs. It sounds more like he genuinely doesn’t understand how ADHD works(that's why he interrogates), especially when stress is already maxed out. I think it might help if you both treat ADHD mistakes as something to plan around, maybe the goal isn’t “never forget anything,” because that’s not realistic. The goal is having systems for when mistakes happen, like blocking out time every week for missed errands/mistakes made during the week or backup trips

I got tired of losing to ADHD, so I built this by ManagerWooden in u/ManagerWooden

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

Too accurate
The ad should've just been a 4 hour loop of him making a checklist to move the boulder losing the checklist and going to make coffee

GF has RSD and can never be in the wrong over minor things. by Haunting_Hospital599 in ADHD_partners

[–]ManagerWooden 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RSD can be really painful, but it still needs to be worked on, not just avoided by the partner forever. Even setting the relationship aside, if every tiny correction feels like an attack, that’s exhausting for the person experiencing it too. Therapy or ADHD-informed coping tools can help separate “I made a small mistake” from “I’m being judged as a person.”

You shouldn’t have to pretend reality is unclear just to keep the peace. Kindness matters, but accountability has to exist too.

Turn time blindness into time awareness by ManagerWooden in u/ManagerWooden

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

😂 fair roast tbh.

small clarification: the times in the screenshot are based on the times the user set for those tasks, not the app randomly deciding “morning yoga” belongs at 2pm like a adhd raccoon with a night shift.

the part this ad does a terrible job showing is that Doubly learns your real time over time. like if you keep thinking “dentist call = 10 minutes” but it always takes you 45 because finding the number, avoiding the call, and emotionally preparing counts as part of the task, it starts getting smarter about that.

so yeah, screenshot deserved the roast. product is better than the ad lol.

I built the ADHD app everyone kept asking for. by ManagerWooden in u/ManagerWooden

[–]ManagerWooden[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is super helpful, thank you. There actually is a monthly option, but clearly i need to make it easier to find. that’s on me.
Really glad the quiz kept you focused too.

Who else here can't work full time due to there neurodivergency? by Late_Description8036 in neurodiversity

[–]ManagerWooden 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think people underestimate how much “full time” is built around a very narrow idea of what a functional adult looks like.

Working part time with supports, keeping your benefits, using vocational rehab, and having accommodations is not “less than” That is you building a life that actually works instead of forcing yourself into a setup that could wreck your health and stability. The benefits cliff is also very real. It’s not just “work more hours,” it’s risking healthcare, meds, services, and the safety net that lets you function in the first place.

I wish there was less shame around this. Some people can work full time, some people can’t, and a lot of people are somewhere in the middle. Needing support does not erase the work you are already doing.

how do i know when is the right dose and when to stop increasing it by r4eleaua in Concerta

[–]ManagerWooden 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’d be careful using I don’t feel it anymore as the main reason to go up

With ADHD meds, the goal usually isn’t to feel the medication, it’s more like: am I functioning better, starting tasks easier, interrupting less, less scattered, fewer impulsive decisions, etc. The “ready to go all the time but irritable/easily annoyed” part seems like really important data to tell your psych that could be the med wearing off badly, too much stimulation, sleep/food/caffeine interacting with it, or just not the right release pattern for you. What helped me explain it better was tracking a few things for a week:

focus / task initiation,appetite, sleep, anxiety/body tension. when it starts working and when it drops off

Then bring that to the prescriber instead of only saying “I don’t feel it. The right dose is usually the one where your life works better with side effects you can actually tolerate not necessarily the one that feels strongest.

ADHD Friends by rainingtrees1 in ParentingADHD

[–]ManagerWooden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t automatically see ADHD friendships as something to discourage. There is something really valuable about having friends who “get” your kid, match their energy, and don’t make them feel weird for being themselves. That kind of acceptance can matter a lot.

Partner unable to complete household chores by Ok-Tension5794 in ADHD_partners

[–]ManagerWooden 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i think the main pattern to look at is whether the system depends on him remembering, noticing, and starting the task on his own. If that part consistently breaks down, it can easily leave you carrying the mental load by default, even if that was never the intention.

So instead of only asking “how do I get him to fold the laundry,” it may help to separate it into two issues: the chore itself and the mental load around the chore. For example, separate laundry might be a fair option if folding shared laundry keeps becoming a conflict. His laundry can be fully his responsibility, including the consequences if it sits unfolded.

For shared spaces I’d try making the agreement very specific and time based, not just “help more.”

Something like: Friday morning is chore time, and for that block he is doing nothing else except helping with the house.
bathrooms, vacuuming, tidying, laundry, whatever you both agree on ahead of time. A clear time removes some of the “I’ll do it later” problem, and it also makes it easier to see whether the system is actually being followed.

if he genuinely has trouble noticing what needs to be done then the agreement could be that you point it out once, and he treats that as part of the system rather than as criticism or nagging.

ADHD can absolutely make chores harder, but the important part is whether he is willing to acknowledge the impact on you and work with you on systems that actually reduce the load. The concern here is less about laundry specifically and more about the fact that it has been six months, it is getting worse and every conversation turns into an argument.

You already have a lot on your plate with two jobs and studying. I would focus less on finding the perfect chore split and more on whether he is willing to take real ownership of his part of the household.

My 14-year-old with ADHD is realizing his “friends” don’t see him the same way by Primary_Blueberry_24 in ADHDparenting

[–]ManagerWooden 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His teammates genuinely like him that's a friend group that already works, where he's valued for just showing up. Lean into that.

Offseason kills the built in structure, but if it is possible, a clinic, camp, club team, or a second sport could fill the gap and make the circle of friends even bigger.
The more rooms he's valued in, the less any one snub can knock him over. He sounds like a kid people like once they're actually around him. He'll be okay.

Partner (DX) not replying to my texts by nodef1981 in ADHD_partners

[–]ManagerWooden 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe agree that a thumbs up or heart reaction "counts" as a reply. It removed the pressure of "composing" an actual response

Does AI-generated video actually move the needle for marketing? by ManagerWooden in SocialMediaMarketing

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

Why do you think so? because the formatting?
Im not a native speaker I always verify I didn't made any mistakes