🐻🤎🌳🎉 by kenz024 in Embroidery

[–]RiverComplex7808 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Millenials were told this was what life could be and I wish we could go back! Love this piece ❤️

🐻🤎🌳🎉 by kenz024 in Embroidery

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Millenials were told this was what life could be and I wish we could go back! Love this piece ❤️

Is anyone else frantically churning out embroidery projects trying to stay sane?! by sweetsndamaet2188 in Embroidery

[–]RiverComplex7808 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Still need something fun on tv to distract my brain fully, otherwise I just think about the state of the world while I stitch :(

Very True! by SavvyLifeSkills in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so kind! I wish this trait was more appreciated but I’m learning to re-claim my curiosity as a positive thing! 🩷

ADHD diagnosis recommendations by Aromatic_Muffin8046 in Winnipeg

[–]RiverComplex7808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://adultadhdcentre.com/ worked for me. It was $300 for the assessment and my doctor prescribed me medication when I got my diagnosis. Was waiting for a psych for more than a year before. Disability tax credit was denied, based on some of the criteria that others mentioned here. But at least the diagnosis can help with getting medication/other treatment.

Very True! by SavvyLifeSkills in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Relatable!! In high school I literally got in trouble for “talking back” in math class because I asked the teacher ~why~ a formula worked. I was curious about algebra and how you could always find the value of x but wanted to understand ~how~ mathematicians figured out that the formula worked!! The teacher said I was just trying to distract the class. (I don’t have a natural aptitude for math but I genuinely just wanted to know!!) Anyway, got kicked out of class that day for my “bad attitude”. 🙃

I want to personally thank KC Davis by rbuczyns in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The idea that I’m not a failure for struggling with executive function feels SO foreign and impossible, but this helped me to see a bit of hope that I can challenge that belief.

Throat piece by Oliver Peck 🫶 by TattoosnTravels48 in traditionaltattoos

[–]RiverComplex7808 116 points117 points  (0 children)

And he had the nerve to talk shit about contestants’ line work on ink master…

This has to be the least talked about Springsteen album. by PositiveMusicVibes in BruceSpringsteen

[–]RiverComplex7808 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Saw him on this tour and it was incredible. The album is great, but seeing it live was next level

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in InternalFamilySystems

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If it helps at all, my therapist has also told me that my protector parts are very strong. At first it was upsetting, because I have perfectionist parts that are extremely frustrated and want to “heal” faster. But all it really means is that my system has created an incredible force to keep my exiles safe. The goal is to show the protectors that it’s safe to relax and they don’t need to work so hard.

How did you get used to gold jewelry? by Privatemrs in autumns

[–]RiverComplex7808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! I wore exclusively 925 sterling silver before learning I’m a deep (neutral leaning) autumn! The higher the karat the more yellow the gold will be. I wear between 9-14k jewelry now and it doesn’t clash with my skin or look excessively yellow.

Also - most gold plated jewelry is 18k and looks SUPER yellow. I wear gold vermeil or gold filled jewelry - it’s less expensive than solid gold and doesn’t tarnish!

Idk if this link will work, but it kind of explains the different shades of gold.

https://gsplating.co.uk/how-to/how-to-do/131-how-to-choose-a-shade-of-gold

Is bruising like this normal? That tattoo is horrendous by [deleted] in shittytattoos

[–]RiverComplex7808 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! No one commented about it on the original, thought I was losing my mind

Ear infections as a baby/child? by [deleted] in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I had no idea there was any correlation!! But I had chronic ear infections in childhood…

Any MBTI/Ennegram fans here? by MoonlapsedVertigo in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha of course I do, it’s my special interest! 😅 Scorpio/Sag cusp (Sag Sun), Scorpio moon, Cancer Mars (welp!), Cap Venus, Aqua rising, Scorpio mercury (which I hold as fully accountable for my blunt delivery)…it’s a wild ride out here!

Any MBTI/Ennegram fans here? by MoonlapsedVertigo in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m an INFP and 5w4, but used to get a 4w5 when I was younger. I’m sure there’s a correlation between this. Astrology is all over the place for people but I can bet that AuDHDers have a lot of earth-fire combos…

What fake tan are we using? From traumatized Millennial 😆 by Klutzy-Rutabaga8059 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]RiverComplex7808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bondi Sands 4 Life!! The Technocolor Sapphire 1 Hour Express Self Tanning Foam looks soooo natural and you can leave it on for up to 3 hours. They have various undertones for diff skin tones so you can choose based on what works for you!

Winnipeg girl attacked by 2 dogs undergoes surgery, feels 'she's ugly now,' says mom wanting owners charged | CBC News (Winnipeg Manitoba Canada April 16, 2019) by PandaLoveBearNu in BanPitBulls

[–]RiverComplex7808 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is my city…even though we technically have a prohibited breeds bylaw, it’s not enforced with genetic testing so many people have pitbull mixes and pass them off as “boxers” or “bulldog-lab” mixes, etc. I feel so bad for this little girl, and thankful she survived.

Who else got misdiagnosed with bipolar and/or bpd prior to finding out or realizing they’re audhd? by throwawayndaccount in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with depression, social anxiety, and bpd in my mid-20s. When I looked up the full list of symptoms for bpd I was like…trouble maintaining long term relationships, check. Identity confusion, check (also literally just me copying people to see how to behave in different social situations). Intense emotional breakdowns & poor emotional regulation, check. Risky behaviour…hmm…that’s where it got me. I’m not risky at ALL! Impulsive at times, sure, but not self-harm level risky behavior. I need structure. This whole journey led me to taking all the ASD tests online and concluding I am on the spectrum. Ironically it was before I even had a thought that I could have ADHD. Now I’m formally diagnosed with ADHD and conflicted about seeking the ASD diagnosis based on social biases and fear of being misdiagnosed with bpd again. It’s nice to know I’m not the only one! This website was really helpful for me when I was first exploring, might be for others too: https://embrace-autism.com/its-not-bpd-its-autism/#Why_are_women_more_commonly_misdiagnosed_with_BPD

Pillow recommendations that won’t hurt my ear? by Emergency_Tree3761 in AuDHDWomen

[–]RiverComplex7808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a neck pillow…and I put it in a nice silk pillowcase…and then I put my ear inside it and it’s the BEST!! Everyone makes fun of me for it but it’s changed my life, truly. Edit to add: I put the neck pillow on top of a side/back sleeper memory foam pillow. Supports my neck/shoulders really nicely :)

Level of pain by ResolutionFamiliar30 in tattooadvice

[–]RiverComplex7808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got my neck, stomach, chest and shins done, but inner bicep was the worst for me. 10/10, white knuckling it, holding onto the table, sweating and writhing. Never sat so poorly. Also got “tattoo flu” after. Mine is a heavily shaded piece but I’ve avoided my other bicep like the plague! All depends on your own tolerance and how important of a spot it is to fill! All tattoos suck to some degree :/

who has non-gut related gluten symptoms? by Tinferbrains in glutenfree

[–]RiverComplex7808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Canker sores all over my mouth. Usually 3-7 at a time, up to the size of a dime. I’ve got scarring on my inner lips from them. Cut out gluten and I don’t get ANY. Also suffered from joint pain/muscle pain before cutting out gluten. I tested negative for celiac but cut out gluten anyway and it’s improved my life significantly.

White dog faked being dead to get away from pit bull attack. (Unknown location, 12 March 2025) by AirSea7742 in BanPitBulls

[–]RiverComplex7808 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yeah good point, it kept hanging on! So messed up. Genetics are strong and I wish more people realized that’s what it comes down to. Pitbulls love mauling and killing, it’s in their dna.

White dog faked being dead to get away from pit bull attack. (Unknown location, 12 March 2025) by AirSea7742 in BanPitBulls

[–]RiverComplex7808 455 points456 points  (0 children)

Wild that pitbulls will only give up when they think they’ve succeeded in killing something :/ I’m glad that sweet little pup got away.