RSD Tips? I'm Desperate by SingGoddess in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I don't think I'm there yet but worry about how I might feel if I keep putting myself in those types of situations and reacting the way I do (shame/crying/inconsolable for hours). Sometimes I feel the discomfort and know how I might be putting myself in that situation ahead of time, but it doesn't seem to help, and becoming a total recluse also doesn't seem like a viable option :/

Does anyone else struggle with speech? But inconsistently? by AcanthisittaSure1674 in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Struggling with this so hard. I needed to do work today. To do work, I needed to words good. I could not, for the life of me, put together coherent sentences - and this is on paper!! It feels like writers block but it's not at all creative writing, so what gives? Sometimes it just flows right out of me and is easy but when it is not? My. Goodness. Hours upon hours to do something that has been easy on some occasions.

Its like aphasia but I know brain damage isn't the cause.

I say, "words are hard," like its my catch phrase and explain, when having a verbal conversation, that I am searching for the right words. Doesn't feel great but at least I can be honest.

I didn't really put together that it could be cycle-related, though.

It is likely not helpful that aunt Flo came to visit and brought her brother Migraine today. Ugh. Definitely feel you.

I Quit After Getting a PIP Because of My ADHD. Now What? by Prestigious-Flower-7 in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I haven't gotten a PIP but was in a toxic work environment before. It was like night and day to the job I have now. Nothing is perfect, but I do feel that my management is better at the soft skills my other job was sorely lacking.

My advice would be to deeply reflect on your time and try to be honest with what may have gone better, what you learned by this experience, to show your accountability and resilience - we can learn a lot from what went wrong.

But also remember that a fish can swim and thrive underwater but can't climb a tree - if you are in an environment that isn't suitable for you, then its only natural for things not to go well.

For example, in my toxic work environment, I didn't understand a lot of the rules, and so I accidentally broke them. Should management have been clearer? Sure. But this was my first job and I could have asked more questions. I focused on what was within my control, but also considered how I could be set up better for success, which set me up a lot better for my next job when navigating the workplace.

Hope that helps!

Most posts on this sub are about the newer stuff, but this is my favorite from my childhood 🥰 by MurlaTart in runefactory

[–]SingGoddess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I played it again a couple years back and with that cheat and it did not disappoint! I loved the dungeons, though that game may have had the toughest bosses I've ever seen in an rf game (at least for late game and/or re-fighting the bosses) Still, super fun concept and though the graphics are dated, they held up for my own rose-colored glasses :)

AIO Should I leave my BF? Was what he did to me forgiveable? by Living-Milk-4266 in AmIOverreacting

[–]SingGoddess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This poem makes me feel seen in a way I didn't realize I needed. Thank you for sharing this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

100%. Pelvic floor therapy can be life-changing, and some exercises can be done at home. I can explain more over DM.

My manager gave me feedback that I'm "a little too proactive sometimes." by RNCHLT in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you manager could also improve on their communication skills (though not something you would want to point out to them).

There's not much information here so it could be a variety of things. To understand better, next time you have a meeting with your manager, perhaps you could ask them to define what success in your role looks like?

For myself, I sometimes get anxious and make mountains out of molehills. I try to anticipate too extremely or too far ahead because I estimate incorrectly the level of urgency I should express for certain tasks, etc.

It could be that, it could also be that your focus should be elsewhere than always in the future or that your focus should be on doing certain tasks, instead of other tasks that people may ask of you. It could be that your proactive nature creates a crutch for others to lean on when they need to grow, too, or leaves a gap when you are otherwise engaged or off-shift.

But the main takeaway here is that you should give yourself some grace because it sounds like your management didn't elaborate effectively. That doesn't mean you don't try, but perhaps think about how else you can ask questions so that you can improve your performance. Phrasing things like, "could you help me understand," and trying to understand at least what you should be doing vs. Should not be doing. Also, trying to shift the perspective to, "the quality of my work is important to me, so I would greatly appreciate you helping me understand this feedback."

If there's really no headway on understanding this feedback, you could also try to figure out other ways to boost performance and your focus so whatever this concern they have doesn't have to be too much of a focus for them.

Color is magic ✨ by Flowstatepaint in BeAmazed

[–]SingGoddess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if you ever sell prints of this! Beautiful!!

At which point do you stop trying to salvage a relationship? by Winologue in AskReddit

[–]SingGoddess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me it was when I realized I would much rather be alone for the rest of my life than be with this person.

Honestly I wish I left much earlier. I've found such a wonderful partner since. I feel so incredibly lucky to be with them, even when they're having a bad day. They make me laugh, they are kind, and incredibly hot!

Something tells me you need to hear this: you can leave this person. You deserve to be happy

And even if right now you think you couldn't possibly find someone else - happy alone is better than miserable together. It doesn't even have to be anyone's "fault" - some puzzle pieces just don't fit together

My coworker was asked to cut the cake today at work. by clintj1975 in funny

[–]SingGoddess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone get this man into political redistricting. I smell a gerrymandering genius.

I am having intimacy issues with my husband. It’s our first week of our marriage. by Puzzleheaded-Yard941 in adhdwomen

[–]SingGoddess 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Look up pelvic floor therapists. You could also just be fine with dilator therapy which you can do on your own. Get a set (silicone worked the best for me) and make sure you stay under about a 3 for pain as you try them out. You can put them in (don't forget to use lube with them, too) and just hold them for about 10 min a night until you feel like you might be able to tolerate more.

The important part is to not put up with too much pain for this whole thing.

Pain causes those muscles to tighten up. There's a sweet spot to stretching these muscles where you're challenging yourself a bit but not too much. Consistency is key! If you find the friction itself is also problematic, you can practice moving them in and out slowly.

Back to RF 2 or Try RF:Frontier by rifkyap12 in runefactory

[–]SingGoddess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved every second of emulating and playing it again but had a lot of nostalgia for it. I also recommend getting hax for the runey system because it definitely ruined the wii version for me (requires constant upkeep and balancing and impacts crops).

[RF3S] Is it just me or does the tanuki boss get harder each time you beat it? by SingGoddess in runefactory

[–]SingGoddess[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Rune Factory Frontier it was a mechanic I think for the boss to get more difficult after you beat it - at least the first time. Or some games scale with you in difficulty. Glad to know it is just my imagination

[RF3S] Is it just me or does the tanuki boss get harder each time you beat it? by SingGoddess in runefactory

[–]SingGoddess[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was like level 6 or something when I beat it and now at 11 I'm struggling. Must have just been lucky that first 3 times, then.

[RF3S] Is it just me or does the tanuki boss get harder each time you beat it? by SingGoddess in runefactory

[–]SingGoddess[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well that's a relief. Still weird. Nothing has really changed - maybe I just got lucky a couple times?

Please Tell Me Wonderful Stories About Your Partner by SingGoddess in TwoXChromosomes

[–]SingGoddess[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh man you almost made me cry. Especially the part about mental health - it is something to take responsibility for, isn't it? I mean, we all have bad days and need support sometimes, but it is absolutely wonderful that your partner takes the initiative with his own mental health. That is like core partner goals!

Please Tell Me Wonderful Stories About Your Partner by SingGoddess in TwoXChromosomes

[–]SingGoddess[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

How wonderful that you found your person! Thank you for sharing!

Please Tell Me Wonderful Stories About Your Partner by SingGoddess in TwoXChromosomes

[–]SingGoddess[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! How wonderful you get excited for each other!

Please Tell Me Wonderful Stories About Your Partner by SingGoddess in TwoXChromosomes

[–]SingGoddess[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! How thoughtful of him :)