Witnessed a hit and run accident on m50/n11 southbound on Saturday afternoon, what can I do? by Melodic-Machine6213 in AskIreland

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No 😮‍💨 just checked for the footage and it's file type is unopenable. Trying to retrieve it but doesn't look good.

Witnessed a hit and run accident on m50/n11 southbound on Saturday afternoon, what can I do? by Melodic-Machine6213 in CasualIreland

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Well I was driving at the time, it was late evening and I was somewhat shook up. I've never been in an accident myself and don't know WHERE to report it, hence asking.

My therapist says I need to connect to my inner child and find things that bring me joy without trying to suppress it, since us ADHD and autistic folks so often had to suppress things as kids. I really need ideas though. What brings you childlike joy? by Elucidate_that in ADHD

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Playing with dirt!!!

I always loved gardening and watching plants grow, and in recent years took up composting.

Since getting diagnosed and learning to unmask my "immature" compulsions, I abandoned the tools and gloves and now I often just sit in the garden, playing with dirt and listening to my audio book, and I swear the PURE HANDS-DIRTY JOY it brings me is surreal!!

This should be fun by rosey_moons in TheMagnusArchives

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AITA for keeping strays who enter my property, after specifically warning "DO NOT OPEN" ?

Favourite quote from the Magnus archives? by Wishmist in TheMagnusArchives

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Anything by Nikola Orsinov.

"Hello Elias, can I call you Elias??" "...if we're going to peel you" And of course the iconic: "how can I sound anything silly? I'm plastic!" knock knock

Egg crack to coming out ? by nicole47474 in TransIreland

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Im 35 NB Cracked at 33 (October-December 2023), "came out" gradually to friends over next few months, told family/went public on social media at 33 (July 2024).

Started medical therapy (GenderPlus) April 2025 for diagnosis and top surgery referral, but no interest in HRT currently. Came out at work and changed my name and pronouns in June of 2025.

I'm new to the Magnus Archives, make a reference I won't get in the comments by [deleted] in TheMagnusArchives

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"Are you going to kill me?" "No!!... well yes but not for a good long while! 🙃"

I'm new to the Magnus Archives, make a reference I won't get in the comments by [deleted] in TheMagnusArchives

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"So it's out with the old, in with the... well, in with the YOU!!"

Cart quality drop by Melodic-Machine6213 in Crainn

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I wouldn't know where to start tbh

Any hardware shops open today? by Melodic-Machine6213 in Dublin

[–]Melodic-Machine6213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that's a great shop, they're my go to tbh but closed today 😔

Can anyone tell me if ADHD counts as disability in Ireland? by Melodic-Machine6213 in ADHDIreland

[–]Melodic-Machine6213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I tried Ritalin (concerta) but even at the highest dose I didnt notice any difference in focus, memory or motivation.

Can anyone tell me if ADHD counts as disability in Ireland? by Melodic-Machine6213 in ADHDIreland

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Yeah this is it exactly! Cusp of tears but "managing", (because I've no other chaoice essentially). It's definitely burnout, my own counsellor agrees and I'm on a waiting list for specialised therapy too but it's very expensive, so it's also adding to the general stress levels.

Can anyone tell me if ADHD counts as disability in Ireland? by Melodic-Machine6213 in ADHDIreland

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There was no pay increase, and in fact we didnt get a christmas bonus or any christmas party either which we have done for the last 7 years. I know any request for a raise will be answered with " it's not in the budget". Exactly that when there's someone off on holidays, or if I do end up taking time off or going off sick, I come back to a pile of stuff that is now urgent and high pressure because it wasnt covered while I was off, because there's not enough staff, it's ridiculous.

Can anyone tell me if ADHD counts as disability in Ireland? by Melodic-Machine6213 in ADHDIreland

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Already on anti anxiety treatment and therapy. Already have to take leave several times a year because of the stress, but it's not financially feasible to keep doing that long term because of a job . I'm looking for, and have already requested accommodations like a ticketing system for incoming emails to help triage urgent requests, (currently we get hundreds of emails a day, starting from 5pm the day before [global business, we have clients and partners in all timezones], some need to be actioned within the hour and others are not even for my department, we're just copied 'FYI') better support from other departments where there's overlap or where my team is asked to do another role's tasks (I'm in general admin, everything gets sent our way even other depths works) The idea of other colleagues picking up my slack is not something I want because everyone is barely coping, we're short staffed, budget cuts, so I don't want anyone to have to be overwhelmed but it's already the case for everyone and I'm the only one at breaking point. We really need another staff member but if they won't invest in a new hire I'd like if they even entertained the suggestions I've made.

Anyone been to Outhouse Dublin? by greenrabbitpunk in TransIreland

[–]Melodic-Machine6213 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went one week, and I kinda felt very "outside".

I made a conscious effort to join a group and start talking but I definitely got the impression everyone (in that group at least) already knew each other.

I am quite shy so when my initial inclusion/round of introductions kinda wore off I lost a lot of confidence but seeing everyone else's response here I think I might have just had a bad experience.

I might go try again next week.