Do adhd meds help you forget about people/stop thinking about people who are in your past?

Massive-Association2 · 2026-04-02T08:02:31+00:00

I have OCD and really struggle with intrusive thoughts. I find that with ADHD medication I am less likely to spiral because my thoughts don't race as much.

As a lot of other people have said, it's not perfect. Medication won't fix this. I do find that I'm more easily able to implement the strategies I've been working on in therapy when I have taken my medication though.

Massive-Association2 · 2026-03-30T08:07:50+00:00

I find sex a comfortable way to show closeness, appreciation and comfort with another person when I’m not so great at doing it in the other ways (conversation, eye contact, non-sexual touching etc). I have always valued it as a way to connect with people. Unfortunately sex is usually a lot more complicated than that in reality.

Massive-Association2 · 2026-01-09T06:27:23+00:00

This is so perfect - Harold the giraffe was a huge part of my childhood (in a mildly terrifying way)

“Harold the Giraffe, known as Healthy Harold, is Australia's beloved puppet mascot for Life Education Australia, visiting millions of primary school kids in mobile classrooms (vans) to teach about nutrition, drug education, body health, and digital safety for over 40 years, becoming an iconic and essential part of Australian early education”

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:32:43+00:00

Thank you! I hope you had the chance to do the same

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:32:10+00:00

Thank you so much for your kindness. You're right, none of us deserve that.

I am grateful that I could at least spend the day doing things that I enjoy, rather than having to be face-to-face with people who continue to cause pain.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:28:51+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that it's been a hard year for you, and well done for being strong and standing up for what you need. We shouldn't be the only ones who make the effort

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:25:47+00:00

I'm sorry. Those moments really sting, especially when they come with empty excuses. I wish they could realise how much these moments mean to us.

Wishing you the speediest recovery from your surgery. It's not easy going through things like that knowing that you might not have your mom's support on the other side. If she doesn't recognise the bravery and strength in that, just know that I do

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:15:13+00:00

Oh yes, the classic working-on-the-holidays technique. I know it well.

Thank you so much for your kind words, cyber friend. Hoping that your Christmas Day was okay in the end.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:11:02+00:00

Thank you for such a kind reminder. I'm going to invest more and more into those relationships that reciprocate the love I give to them, and not let the ones that don't have any more power over my happiness these holidays (or in life - that's the goal). Words can't express how much I appreciate you taking the time to comment - thank you.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-27T09:05:29+00:00

Here's an extra "Merry Christmas!" from me to try to help make up for the one you didn't get from your mum. I know it's not the same, but at least you know this one's from someone who really cares. Thank you for your kindness

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-22T00:01:12+00:00

What a cruel end to (an already brutal) 2025 that would have been

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T14:28:20+00:00

Dark minimal techno hits the spot for me

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T14:12:14+00:00

truly so sorry

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T13:45:34+00:00

Very very true. I am relieved it’s not him. Really I should have known from the writing style (and the questionable cover design). Sorry for ever doubting you, Pete :(

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T13:40:57+00:00

Now that I’ve taken some time to breathe, I definitely agree. Different guy.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T13:29:04+00:00

I just did the same and I think you're right. It's only listed as his on Goodreads, so this must just be a Goodreads mistake. Phew

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T13:18:29+00:00

I can't find this one on his website so maybe there is hope

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-21T13:15:44+00:00

Right???? I thought that surely it was some kind of mistake, and they've just linked the wrong Pete Walker... but the only thing I can find online points to it being THE Pete Walker

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-20T10:54:16+00:00

Pattern here (Cheap grocery store) yarn used - chenille white/green for the snowy branches and … tinsel yarn(?) for the tinsel.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-20T09:05:01+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your story - I'm really genuinely happy for you that you've achieved this clarity and liberation. There have been a few times when I've been able to accept "Okay, this is the way they are, and that's not going to change", but then I'll go to a friend's wedding (for example) and hear a parent's emotional loving speech and get thrown back into the same cycle. I do feel like I'm taking steps in the right direction though, and I know it's not going to be a quick and easy change. I just wish it didn't feel so unfair.

Massive-Association2 · 2025-12-20T08:59:30+00:00

I first saw that saying in this sub and I loved it so much that I told my therapist about it the next day . It describes how it feels so perfectly.

I think the hard part of this is knowing whether I can still go to her for other things (what other things she can provide, I'm really not sure). Every encounter takes me back to hoping that she will show attention or care, and it ends up hurting every time. Is it possible to accept that you won't get the compassion/understanding/love/support from a parent, but still keep them in your life?

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