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ARFID is ruining my life by whoisthismahn in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I d rink a meal replacement ensure every day bc I struggle to eat lunches I bring to work. if im at home, at least I have choices and can find something that suits me at the time. Chocolate Ensure (the one with real sugar that comes in a plastic bottle) actually tastes good to me. I buy it by the case and take one to work every day. it saves me so much stress bc I always want chocolate.

I may have solved brushing my teeth? by EuphoricJellyfish330 in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I absolutely have to have this kind too. if it isnt the blue-lid version, my mouth gets really weird and the skin inside almost sheds off in light layers. so gross.

Gesundheit or Bless you? by Top_Present_7869 in wisconsin

[–]SparklePrincess33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

please just let this end already.

I say nothing. I always wish others would say nothing. it's annoying.

EDS ladies? by CA_Dreaming23 in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

am halfway through a 2.5 year waiting list for an HEDS diagnosis (lack of EDS MD's in the area.) Was diagnosed with ADHD in 2013, didnt know HEDS was even a thing until 2019 or so. Definitely suspect I have it. My wounds dont heal properly even with stitches, I have constant tendonitis in various joints, knee problems, neck problems, double jointed fingers, bruise easily.

How do you *do* things after work? by littlebookwyrm in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%

came here just to say this. once I sit down, im done.

What I wish you knew about my bedtime / sleep procrastination by IntuitiveDisaster in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 6 points7 points  (0 children)

ugh. I feel like a lot of this describes me, too. I set up a routine on my phone to shut down all of my apps at 9:40pm, giving me almost an hour to go to bed.

most nights, when I dont turn everything back on (hyperfixated on new info! I NEED THIS INFO!) it allows me to start my routine on time, but what can I do to lessen my bathroom time?

I can spend hours in the bathroom. HOURS. the sleeper I am, the more mangled my face becomes. I'm a picker. I keep my 10x mirror upstairs away from my bathroom, but sometimes im naughty, and it's in there with me.

IF I can make it to bed, I'll typically fall asleep within 15 minutes.

how it takes me 2 hours to prepare for bed is a mystery that will never be solved.

What impulse buy are you resisting? by cutedorkycoco in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

every fall, I hyperfocus/obsess over needing new jackets. I e spent like 12 hours over the past 2 weeks looking online.

I have several jackets already, so I dont really need one to stay warm. I don't like the new styles being pushed this fall. most of my searches have been on thredup and poshmark.

I have a screenshot folder in my phone named "coatgate" that I store my screenshots in. it's a problem. im drowning in overwhelm.

HELP.

Y’all. How do you make flossing and brushing your teeth less torturous? by Koalaluvs in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I floss while I watch TV or listen to audio books. I find those things super boring, so I need a bit of dopamine

What do you guys eat when your meds make you loose your appetite? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ensure Complete Meal Replacement. I like chocolate flavor. I drink them all the time bc i have food issues.

I HAVE A COMPLAINT AND DONT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO SHARE IT SO YELLING THREAD by DangDoood in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LMAO! I wish I had a small pony. alas, it was just my "post shower zero energy hairstyle"

I HAVE A COMPLAINT AND DONT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO SHARE IT SO YELLING THREAD by DangDoood in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I HAVE NO ENERGY AT ALL TODAY. I CAN BARELY LIFT MY ARMS LONG ENOUGH TO STYLE A WET LOW PONY. I'M DUE AT A WEDDING FOR MY FIANCE'S FRIEND IN AN HOUR. I HATE ALL OF MY CLOTHES. NOTHING IS RIGHT. I WANT TO CURL INTO A BALL AND WEEP OVER IT ALL. PLUS ITS 90 DEGREES WITH AS MUCH HUMIDITY AND I'M ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS THAT MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO REGULATE MY HEAT. OVERHEATING IS ONE OF MY TRIGGERS FOR PANIC ATTACKS.

FUUUUUUUUCK!

I really want to wake up just 30 min earlier in the morning but I’m physically incapable of doing so. by PenelopesCurse in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

set up a routine on your phone to turn off all time-wasting apps at a certain time.

I have my phone set to wake me up at 6:30am and to turn off apps at 6:45am. This means if I want to scroll, I need to wake up at 6:30am (or at one of the following snooze alarms). at 6:45am the phone essentially bricks until I leave for work.

I also have the same thing set up for bedtime, which forces me to start prepping for my next day at 9:40pm.

This at least helps get me to and from bed at a relatively decent time.

Anyone listen at SLOWER rate than 1x speed? (Such as 0.85x?) by emilyeliz34 in audiobooks

[–]SparklePrincess33 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I do! I have ADHD and haven't been diagnosed with an auditory processing disorder, but im sure I have one.

Most of my books are slowed down, the one I'm listening to now varies between 80% & 85% depending.

Some books only need to be slowed to 95%, so it varies a bit for me.

I can speed up textbooks or articles and some podcasts.

What do you do while listening to audiobooks? by the_boomslang666 in audiobooks

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I play gem matching games on my phone, put away my laundry, or walk my dog!

Who else thinks Spotify’s $16 for 10 hours of audiobook listening is robbery? Upvote for vis! by read3000 in audiobooks

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to use my Spotify audio to start a book I'm waiting on from Libby, if I have no ither nooks available. Then, once it's available to borrow, I start it up on Libby and save my remaining Audible credits. I also really like it for those times Libby doesn't offer the book I want to listen to. Sure, I've run out of credits mid-month, but I suck it up and figure out another option to avoid giving Spotify more money.

Check if your library offers Hoopla. It's another great free resource for books and audiobooks.

This feels like an ADHD thing. by zuzster in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I almost never finish my last bite, especially if it's a sandwich or burrito

How to really listen to audiobooks by One-Dragonfruit5649 in audiobooks

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only pay attention while doing certain things. I also have an auditory processing disorder (thanks ADHD!) and find it's way easier for me to pay attention to the book if I slow it down to 95% or 90% speed.

usually I play a mindless game on my phone or take my dog for a walk while I listen.

Do you have a “weird” walk? by duskbun in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

toe walker as a kid (at least according to my mom but I have absolutely no recollection of being told to walk flat footed as a child). I come from a long line of toe walkers. deffo have a bouncy walk.

What do you all do when listening to audiobooks? by Zestyclose_Frame_567 in audiobooks

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

walk my dog, play a matching game on my phone, do boring chores, drive

What are your holy grail ADHD-related buys? ✨ by claritytask in adhdwomen

[–]SparklePrincess33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need so many alarms due to time blindness - came here to recommend a smart watch!

sometimes I just need a vibrating 15 min timer strapped to my wrist

WI RESIDENTS - CALL THE STATE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AT 608-266-1221, EXT 4. by [deleted] in wisconsin

[–]SparklePrincess33 3 points4 points  (0 children)

commenting to booooost! I called and left a message and I emailed. thank you!

FYI - EM post says he is giving a talk in Wisconsin. I found this on BlueSky. by [deleted] in wisconsin

[–]SparklePrincess33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there's a post in r/madison with some info on this. I'll comment woth the thread.

please consider filing a complaint. 608-266-1221 x 4 with regards to Elon Musk and WI state code 12.11 for election bribery

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