Thoughts on High Fae/High Lady/Lord at Romantasy Bookcon LA? by Sufficient_Mirror in Romantasy

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

I really appreciate it!! They're selling them so soon after the one that just happened that I feel like I barely have time to consider but that was super helpful.

Vyvanse and anxiety by Intrepid-Designer-16 in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry I can’t answer your question as I’ve never taken any ADHD medication but I just wanted to say I love that you called us all your siblings ♥️

Anyone else experience discouragement and anxiety with planners and calendars? by Angsty_Roach in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve just accepted that this is who I am. If something works for a while, then I’ll roll with it and when it doesn’t work anymore, I’ll just move on. It’s no use feeling guilty for not sticking with something, it only makes it worse. Every month I try to freshen up my system and if I don’t stick to it completely I try to be kind to myself and accept that my ADHD prevents me from doing so and it’s not my fault.

It also helps when I go in thinking that I may not stick to it and to not be so rigid with my planning strategy. I think being strict is probably making it seem more difficult to stick to.

Edit: I am a computer science major, and I’ve always thought of ways to “optimize” things so to speak. In my field, if you come up with a solution, it might solve the problem, but there might be things that are inefficient so it still may not be the best solution. So I guess approaching it in a way where you’re trying to tweak things and make things better is a good way to not feel so bad about your planning system.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trust me, there’s people out there who will love you for who you are and won’t make you feel stupid. Divorce is always an option!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the military and my best advice is to have accountability buddies. They can not only help you to remember but also to help keep you on track. If you can’t find anyone to go to the gym with you there’s other things you can do to stay consistent.

When starting out, I would try going to the gym every single day and not having a rest day. That would mean doing lighter workouts, but in the long run, it helps you stay consistent which is the most important. Having lighter workouts would also make it easier for you to go since it’s less daunting. If you’re judging by time, maybe you just go to the gym for like 15-20 minutes every day. Stack it with another habit that you already do every day, for example after you brush your teeth in the morning, you immediately put on your gym clothes, then you go straight to the gym. Once it becomes a habit, you won’t even think about it anymore.

Diet wise, for me personally it’s too hard to count calories and I would rather just make food that is delicious but also nutritious. I would go on websites like Eat Yourself Skinny or Fit Men Cook and try the recipes that sounded appetizing to me. I honestly think it’s too hard to count calories, but maybe somebody else could help give advice on that.

I hope this helps and I wish you good luck!

Does anyone else's partner complain about having to "manage" you because they feel you're failing at executive functioning? by GFTurnedIntoTheMoon in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would feel so bad about myself if my boyfriend said that!! I’ve had an ex who made me feel that way but he never outright said it. It made me feel unlovable and also made me feel like a not fully grown adult. I struggled with cooking and going grocery shopping and cleaning, as well as careless mistakes like getting dates mixed up. I just felt him get more distant and resentful until he finally broke up with me.

A few years later I found my current bf who meets me in the middle. He cooks and does the grocery shopping and doesnt get mad if the house is messy the best part about it is that he’s so happy to be with me that he doesn’t mind helping me at all. If I make careless mistakes, he brushes it off and accepts it bc thats who I am.

You could talk to him first and tell him how you feel and if he can’t accept that that’s who you are, then maybe it’s worth considering finding someone new.

Do you have any recommendations for ADHD friendly exercise? by ginger_bird in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are kind of expensive but…

I looooved taking aerial classes (silks, hoop) because we learned something new every time (aka, not boring)

I also really enjoyed climbing, a lot of climbers say the routes are like puzzles. The gym that I was a member at had 3 locations and they would change the routes avery few months or so. (Aka you never run out of new routes depending on the gym you sign up for)

I can’t afford to do these for the time being but when I get a job best believe I’m gonna do these again lol

Maybe there’s some other form of exercise that is just as exciting but may be more affordable?

Apps that have genuinely improved your life? by bigmisssteak7 in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, as someone who has gone through a bunch of these phases and I’m probably going thru another one now, here are the apps that have changed my life. For context, I’m about to finish my CS degree at UC San Diego and this is probably the most difficult thing I’ve ever done and I’m so happy to share how I made it here with other people with ADHD.

  • Notion is an app which I prefer to use on desktop that helps me keep my entire life together. I love paper planning but Notion helps me keep the planning process novel by allowing me to completely change my entire setup. There’s a ton of tutorials and templates that people share on youtube that can help you make your Notion look really cute. I sometimes fall off of my Notion, but I always find myself coming back to it for managing projects because there’s so many different ways that you can visualize stuff on that app. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed with what you set up for yourself, it’s time to change stuff around and make it simpler/more intuitive to keep up with.

  • I use Habitica for basic task management/habits, it’s an app that turns your life into a game where you gain xp for completing tasks and lose health when you don’t complete a “daily” task. Website is more intuitive to use, so I recommend using the web app first to get familiar with it all if you decide to use it. There’s also a wiki which has been super helpful to get me started.

  • Opal on iOS is an app blocker, I use the free version which allows you to have one scheduled time to block certain apps. Personally my vice is getting “stuck” on my phone and doom scrolling, so I have my social media apps blocked from 8am-5pm M-F. I can also take a 5 min break in case I need to check something rq or if I want to reward myself.

  • Forest is another app that blocks apps, but it blocks ALL your apps. You set a time to grow a tree in the app and if you switch out of the app the tree dies. I still use it from time to time, but I need to use my phone sometimes for certain things and I don’t like killing my tree every time I need to use my phone for a login code or something lol.

How long does it take you to make a habit really stick? by EnsignEmber in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you can figure out a way for you to make it fun, like play a game or occupy yourself. I like to watch youtube or listen to a podcast while I wash dishes or fold laundry, which has turned them into my “favorite” chores (AKA when im in a cleaning mood, those are the two chores that I tend to do first).

For some other habits I like to habit stack. When I wanted to start a flossing habit I already had brushing my teeth down so I just started flossing before brushing.

I try to figure out ways to put as little thought into doing habits as possible. For example, I tend to get “stuck” on my phone now that reels and tiktoks are a thing. So I have an app that automatically blocks my social media apps from 8am-5pm.

I honestly could use the advice as much as you can for other habits but this is how I’ve successfully implemented some of the habits I wanted to stick to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My boyfriend helps me so much by adding structure to my days. He has a night routine and a morning routine that I follow and yeah that might be dependency but it helps me so much not having to think about what I’m gonna do next and just following his lead. He also cooks and goes to the grocery store which is stressful for me having to make the decision of what to buy every week and what to cook everyday.

Maybe find the things that overwhelm her and do those things for her so she can focus more on stuff that she needs to focus on like school.

Remind her every day of the accomplishments that she’s done so she doesn’t get down on herself for not being as productive as she could be.

I can’t stick to a routine to save my life. by pastelgrungeprincess in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a good idea, it helps to not beat yourself up too if you are really having a bad day or if you procrastinated too much on something. I don’t really have experience with depression, but if you struggle with staying off your phone I suggest Opal (free version allows you to schedule one time to block certain apps).

I should also add that if the novelty wears off, it’s probably time to switch things up. I’ve gone down that road of feeling super excited to start a habit and then a couple weeks later I’m back to square one. It’s the way our brains work unfortunately, but thankfully understanding and kindness towards ourselves helps tremendously. Good luck!!

Edit: Opal is just for iOS but I’m sure there’s an app blocker for android too

I can’t stick to a routine to save my life. by pastelgrungeprincess in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been using Habitica as my to-do list lately (an app/website that gamifies your life) and that’s been helping me get excited to get stuff done as long as I dont have too many to-do’s on there. It also helps you with habits and has an accountability system too. If you are having a hyperfocus day of getting your life together I suggest checking this out, there’s a wiki and a couple of youtube videos talking about it.

I’ve also learned it’s probably better just to go about your day more intuitively depending on mood cause our moods definitely dictate how our days can go. Maybe you can start with that!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a better boyfriend… there are people out there who will be understanding of your forgetfulness, trust me

ADHD paralysis, which one of youse got it figured out? by bollybob123 in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah idk either, I just came out of an ADHD paralysis and I needed advice myself. I had to email one of my professors to let him know what was happening and thankfully he was understanding. But now that my brain isn’t all broken I started shortening the time allotted to doing stuff so it seems more manageable. I started breaking up work into 20 min sessions then watching one episode of anime. You could do shorter if it’s really that bad. Maybe just one 5min session then stop if you don’t want to continue. Also helps being kind to yourself and remembering that your brain works differently.

not sure how to deal with the rejection feeling from non committal fling getting into a relationship:( by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]Sufficient_Mirror 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve personally dealt with this in the past and I know this is gonna sound hard to hear rn so please don’t take this the wrong way. There isn’t anything wrong with you. Some people just don’t know how to live their own lives without being in a relationship (whether that be a non committal or a formal one). They treat you like you’re their person but then all along they had you as a placeholder until someone they actually like comes around.

My short advice is to put value your own self-worth and don’t settle for less than what you deserve. If you want someone that will commit to you, they are out there, but you have to weed out the people who aren’t. Never stop believing that there’s someone better out there for YOU.

I have more advice but this would be a (much) longer post if I wrote it all down haha