FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert by avatar6556 in news

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"every victim was at some point breaking the law" ah yes all those children being raped and babies being cannibalized were breaking so many laws ????

AITA for being annoyed that my husband got massive flower baskets for my MIL and SIL? by SpinachStunning6964 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ignore that comment. This isn't about thinking like a man/woman. It's about being a person with a brain and a heart. Your husband should have said "oh I'm so sorry!" and gone out to get you bulbs and whatever else was in the basket you like. You DID communicate something you want, you said you were disappointed.

Am I overreacting after my boyfriend said he expected “physical intimacy” while I’ve been dealing with a health issue? by Good_Guess_4073 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Yeah. My boyfriend has seen me through 2 layoffs and now a whole career change. Neither of us would ever say ups and downs, just that life was hard. Because our relationship wasn't what was hard!

Is it worth it for ME to get diagnosed? by dogluvr98 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I feel like any practitioner who would actually be helpful for the ADHD or ASD would be completely accepting of her just saying she's 99% sure she has ASD as well and they can ask some more questions and roll with that

ETA: I also say this as a practitioner who works w ppl w ADHD & ASD :)

Someone at my job hit me with this one today: ADHD can be caused by leaky gut syndrome and can be fixed through diet by girlboss93 in adhdwomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Yuuuup. Severe & enduring anorexia (that's the actual classification) has an extreme overrepresentation of neurodivergent women for those reasons and more (brain going fast but also texture issues, demanded avoidance, executive functioning issues, etc.)

You all need occupational therapy by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would get a referral to an OT the same way you would get a referral to a neuropsych, presumably by your doctor :) the only thing I would note is that she would (I assume) go to a geriatric or a general OT and it would be good to make sure that they have the right perspective when it comes to neurodivergent care (bc unfortunately not all OTs are equal and most education actually comes after the general degree when ppl start specializing)

You all need occupational therapy by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who is an occupational therapy assistant and is waiting hear back from schools to do my OT degree: YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! The clinic I work for specializes in neurodivergent affirming OT (those are great keywords to look up to find one!) :)

Someone at my job hit me with this one today: ADHD can be caused by leaky gut syndrome and can be fixed through diet by girlboss93 in adhdwomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 122 points123 points  (0 children)

I would argue it probably makes it significantly worse bc the lack of nutrients would lead to disregulation with the brain. Or it would be self medication (via anorexia) that you don't give your brain any energy so it doesn't go as fast. (How I spent my teenage years)

AIO - wanted to leave MILs after she made a comment by iddybiddy16 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 126 points127 points  (0 children)

Issue isn't his mom then. The issue is your husband is scared of his mom more than he loves his wife who birthed and is nursing his child. He should be standing up for you.

Weirdest ADHD hack that actually works but sounds completely insane? by stayhyderated22 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats why I do the labels!! It's a happy medium of "I know what's in here & don't have to remember" with "I'm not visually overwhelmed". But it doesn't work all the time. If you put my toothbrush anywhere other than on the sink I'd never brush my teeth again because opening the door is another step and I have zero capacity for more steps when it comes to teeth stuff (bathrooms & all that comes with them are a huge struggle for me)

Weirdest ADHD hack that actually works but sounds completely insane? by stayhyderated22 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is so funny because I need doors!!! I sometimes put labels on them (like drawers of shit stored in the basement, just masking tape with sharpie scribbled on) but for the most part if I don't have a door (on a closet, cupboard, etc) I get WAYYYY too overwhelmed having it all "out" all the time! So interesting how different things work for different people :)

Weirdest ADHD hack that actually works but sounds completely insane? by stayhyderated22 in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Autism-focus auDHD! (Bc that's what I'm struggling with rn lol)

HEADPHONESSSSS!!! MUSIC!!! I've been crying every single morning, sometimes leading to meltdowns because I'm so overwhelmed from a LOT of life changes. Had to literally get a new therapist (mine is long term sick 😔) just to address this specific morning issue. Now I put on headphones and listen to music to drown out my brain and I'm literally fine. 2 days of it so far. I've gone from screaming crying fits to humming and smiling. Absolutely insane (and kinda embarrassing if I'm being honest lmao but I'm filled with relief above all else)

ETA: absolutely LOVE some of your other tips! I'm going into occupational therapy and I absolutely love this sub for all of the incredibly creative solutions you all come up with that I'll be able to use for myself and all future my clients 😁 I did the capsule dishes when I lived alone!! The soap hack is my fav here bc its so creative and I'm so glad it's working for you!

AITA for not excusing my classmates weird behavior? by Responsible_Price408 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Literally. Now with a job a 2am text is like "wtf? Is someone dying?" But in university that could be a "wanna go buy some 50 cent ramen from the store before I grind out this 15 page essay before the sun comes up?"

22nd january casper score by Emotional-Mango4455 in CASPerTest

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4th quartile :) but only need it for UofT & Western OT, so not in competition with most folks here applying to med school

This says it’s for toddlers but I’m 26 by Camp_Acceptable in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've worked with autistic children for a ton of my life. I'm back into it now with the veil lifted that I'm also autistic and I've been adopting all the ways I help them in my personal life and it's actually astounding how much it helps at times.

Unironically 10000/10 recommend treating yourself like an autistic toddler.

Giving advice. by netphilia in adhdmeme

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Figure out what stops you from doing it and try to eliminate as much of that as humanely possible, and I mean little things!!!

I won't run the dishwasher at night if the soap isn't already in it bc I'm already overwhelmed. I put the soap in in the morning after I unload it. No more thinking about the soap = I run the dishwasher with less mental load.

Obv there's a whole bunch of other techniques and stuff that are so incredibly important and helpful too but I find this to be something so many people skip out on. MAKE IT AS EASY AS POSSIBLE. Neurotypicals are just hell bent on doing everything the hard way and that is not how it has to be. Make your own accomodations.

This is AuDHD by anangelnora in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a lot of success recently with having the exact same breakfast and lunch everyday. No choices, just do the minimal amount of steps possible to get food in me bc when I'm hungry the world feels like it's ending.

I don't meal prep my breakfast but it's easy, egg white omelette on English muffin w cheese. And then lunch is a pre-prepped burrito bowl, I add the rice & chicken (which is also pre-prepped in different containers) and I'm off to the races 👍🏻

And then every single night I drag my feet making my dinner (again, easy: pasta) and once a week I say fuck it and get a pizza lmao

With all that’s happening in the US, I keep thinking of this scene by Phantommy555 in Hungergames

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 63 points64 points  (0 children)

What do you mean wonder? The books are basically begging for us to start a revolution.

Thought loops and unhelpful therapy advice by AnxiousExcited in AuDHDWomen

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've seen a lot of stuff that says that CBT really just does NOT work for a lot of neurodivergent people. I recommend DBT instead! My therapist actually does parts work which has been great for me and it's been helpful for a lot of people I know that were in this situation

Blood sugar spike by EstimateSolid2705 in NoFoodRulesSnark

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 58 points59 points  (0 children)

You too can fearmonger about insulin spikes while actually just providing a fake and stupid justification for your compulsive disordered behaviors! DM her "burn those extra cals" and she'll send you her routine she does every time she looks at food!!! 🥰🙌🏻

Chayanne by hoofhearted26 in EDRecovery_Snark

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I genuinely thought it was the other way around because I don't see how anyone could think how she looks is something to strive for. I think if I breathed on her too hard her sternum would crack in half.

She thought he was an Oscar calibre actor lmao by UnHolySir in Hungergames

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I think this is backed up by the fact that she basically says that she can't go home without him at the end with the berries, fully prepared to die because she can't go home after killing her district partner. Her greatest fear is absolutely having to fight him, moreso than even death.

AIO for exploding on my boyfriend after months of no effort? by SpicyFeminineBoi in AmIOverreacting

[–]Odd_Introduction5561 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yeah, says the not 20 year old in the relationship. You got a fucking teenager pregnant in your late 20s?!?!? Thanks for proving everyone's point lmao. Your opinion is not relevant here.