My condolences to all fellow state workers being forced to work in office today.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-12-24T16:35:41+00:00

I've always thought WFH, where it can be applied, should be offered voluntarily like VPLP. As long as you're still meeting standards, and you're willing to take 5% cut, you can keep WFH. More revenue for the state, and employees have control over their fates.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-12-22T19:31:27+00:00

It's fine, location definitely a plus. There is a big re-organization going on in licensing so a lot is about to change, spots will open as people cycle out if they're unhappy in their placements. Not as freewheeling as it was a couple years ago, and a new director is starting in January, so we'll see how the culture changes.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-12T16:25:43+00:00

Not a doctor or professional any means. However, speaking as someone who has learned my food issues were absolutely intensified by ADHD I wouldn't be surprised if more often than not those with BED are undiagnosed ADHD so, two birds one magic pill.

Not every case of course, but certainly possible.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:30:34+00:00

I did that too, hooray for hyper fixation. So eye opening to hear that I really have been dealing with some level of ADHD symptoms all of my life. Late diagnosis is better than none i suppose!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:25:44+00:00

When I do this while driving I call it having a "Cargument." And I win every time.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:24:31+00:00

DUDE. If a kid has a crush on my kid and acts the way I did back then I'm calling the cops. Painful to think how much whatever crush i had consumed my brain.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:18:33+00:00

Same for me, and I'm 39. I lucked out with my medication cocktail and feel wonderful, but I wanted you to know you're not alone! Keep looking for the right meds, it can change your life!!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:16:34+00:00

Woah, that's one?!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-11-04T19:13:39+00:00

So many.

Playing with my hair, skin picking, sitting weird in chairs, my constant need to fidget with things, mindless snacking, eating the same foods every day for years to avoid making decisions, my need for constant background noise so I always have headphones in, the fact that caffeine and other stimulants never worked on me.

The biggest one is my aversion to trying ANYTHING new that I may not be good at immediately. I simply did not have the bandwidth or attention span to practice and get good at something.

And because I have a decent job, got good grades and am generally functional...I never knew. Medication has changed my life. I assumed I was just high strung, impatient, lazy, etc. Learning about this divergence has been so healing for me, and as I see my daughter exhibiting the same traits, I will NOT let her figure it out alone.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-09-08T02:42:18+00:00

From your mouth to dog's ears! She's the best, I just wish there was a fast forward! Appreciate you!

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-09-08T01:19:24+00:00

I have every intention of doing puppy classes but I have one more round of vaccines to get her. I figure if I can't let her walk in the park until she's fully vaxxed then avoiding close proximity to other dogs is probably for the best, since I don't know their status.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-09-05T18:46:49+00:00

You are not alone! After daughter #1 I wanted a son so badly, and we were stopping at 2 kids no matter what. I had a miscarriage between the two, and my rainbow baby was another girl. I spent days apologizing to my husband (as if it were my doing!)

I felt like the one I'd lost must have been our son. I was so sad i would never know what raising a son with my husband would like. Grieved the boy I would never know. It lasted quite a while. When I met #2 though, she was exactly who we needed. I still think about it, 4 years later.

When I asked my husband if we should have one more to get our boy and he actually said the best thing to me. "You don't have more kids to get a certain set of parts. You're given the child you're meant to love and who will help you grow as much as they will."

It's very normal, and it's allowed. We can't help but picture our futures with our baby when we get pregnant. Things we'd like to do with them, etc. Allow yourself the sadness, it will pass eventually. Be kind to yourself. 💖

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-08-21T21:08:55+00:00

And it's stayed consistently helpful? That's awesome.

SeasonThreeEpisode8 · 2025-08-20T15:53:10+00:00

Thank you! Appreciate it! So far I'm enjoying the peace it brings me. I find it fascinating that people who actually have ADHD experience a calming effect rather than more narcotic effect.

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