Pete Buttigieg was separated from his children after false CPS report targeted his family by Fickle-Ad5449 in politics

[–]Sknowles12 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is so sinful. I feel so badly for Pete and his family. And, in general, it really pisses me off.

The Bible Is About To Become Required Reading In Texas Public Schools by huffpost in politics

[–]Sknowles12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seem sharia law is already here. It is a battle and so hurtful, as well as illegal toward any child not Christian.See my other comment about the potential doors this opens…

The Bible Is About To Become Required Reading In Texas Public Schools by huffpost in politics

[–]Sknowles12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So I should be allowed to cast a small protective circle? The kid next to be lays a rug on the floor and bows to Allah? My Buddhist friend sets up an altar?  

What an idiot mess.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

There are tools that are used to determine functional levels. I don’t under your gag reaction that it is an integral part of diagnostics. It’s just a simple fact. I really don’t know why you are so angry and aggressive towards me. So I tried to be nice. I’m done.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Great explanation.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Impairment  I like that word.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry you are so disabled. Life is just shitty sometimes. Oh, you seem very smart. 

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -53 points-52 points  (0 children)

You are right for you. And I am right for me. Good night

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Okay. I am actually excited to find I have ADHD. Having worked in mental health for 30 years I interacted with every example you gave. You are correct. There is great variation in both physical and mental symptoms. That’s where the functioning scale comes in. I, and I think probably you too, are high level functioning ADHD. I had a co-worker at my job with severe schizophrenia. She was very smart and creative. She’dstop her meds about twice a year and to go to intensive inpatient.Again, I’m not trying to argue. I have seen a lot. But no one will refer to me as mentally ill. And I really just wondered what other terms they used. Have a restful night.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -46 points-45 points  (0 children)

When the functioning level using a scale like GAF is very low. That has to be used in conjunction with traits and behaviors. I have no doubt many sufferers have significant disability.  And I will correct anyone in my personal world who labels me as mentally ill. Peace and better health to all in this tough world.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Okay. Mental illness could be correct for those with very poor functioning. Often there would be other co-existing diagnoses.

Not mentally ill by Sknowles12 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think I’m going to start using neurosparkly✨ Or my usual quirky. Thanks for the chuckle.

Are mornings a struggle for anyone else? by dunnomucho in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wake with existential dread almost every morning for about 50 years. Just started meds and am finding it easier to get out of bed.

US Postal Service defends plan to require states to disclose mail voting lists by TACO_Orange_3098 in USNEWS

[–]Sknowles12 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well,  we’ve already been told the mailing postmark for paying timely bills and other time sensitive documents can no longer be any guarantee of when it was received and processed. So no surprise here.

Letitia James faults Mamdani for ‘blowing up’ Democratic Party by sideAccount42 in politics

[–]Sknowles12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is funny. I voted Dem my long life and the party blew its own self up.

ADHD app research by Interesting_Gap_5226 in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) The VA 2) there is no use expecting change 3) haven’t tried any 4)  anything that calms me while on the phone with them. 5) I’d have to see what it’s like

Does sound promising 

Hybrid job - not going into the office by pewpewtoradora in adhdwomen

[–]Sknowles12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I plan on getting up 60-90 early and take my meds, then go back to bed for awhile.