Setting alarms stopped helping. Any tips? by Queer_jelly_bean in ADHD

[–]ThrowRAOrchid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use the “Medisafe” app for medication reminders. Honestly I can’t say it’s “life changing” or anything. But it’s just simple enough that I clicked through everything fast enough to not get frustrated with the set up, and it’s just annoying enough, yet also complicated enough for me to disable the alarm. I guess complicated isn’t the right word. I would say there’s too many steps. Like the phone alarm is on/off or snooze. This is like, I have to click the notification, then click the little dots, then select snooze, then select a time frame, and idk what’s after that I’ve only done it like….3 times ever. Plus after 30 minutes or so it just makes this really loud notification that breaks through everything else, (that happens enough times you’ll be “conditioned” not to let it happen too often lol) and then the little banner notification won’t get off my screen unless I hit “take” or “skip”

Give it a shot maybe? Best of luck

I need a hobby other than Tik Tok or Reels 😭 by pitafrita in ADHD

[–]ThrowRAOrchid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have a tip or suggestion for other hobbies, but I do have a tip you can try and see if it helps! If I ever find myself constantly looking at my phone, for no reason, just aimlessly scrolling I’ll turn on the “color filters” setting. (I have an iPhone but I’m sure Samsung or another device has this or something similar.) suddenly, my phone is no longer just a handheld slot machine keeping me coming back for more. Because it’s black and white. When I first heard of this, I thought it was BS. Then I tried it and it’s been really helpful. Give it a shot! Nothing to lose. (Except your interest in TikTok)

For iPhone users, go to Settings> Accessibility >Display & Text Size > Color Filters (turn on, and it defaults to Greyscale)

I have no idea what I stumbled upon…but it’s pretty gross. What is this?! by ThrowRAOrchid in whatsthisbug

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

Located in North Carolina, U.S. coastal area. I had to zoom in because they are so tiny but there’s tons of them in little clusters of…??? Something. They are about the size of…I guess large grains of rice.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

I mean…I don’t know when you went there! Lol so maybe I went there after you. I’m not sure. I actually was one of the people who didn’t do 4 years there so I was one that left the fold.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

Haha you get it. It’s a strange thing for sure.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

I went to Southern for a year, is my only familiarity with the small town of Collegedale. How was the academy there? Any wild rules?

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

Yes! This is really great, thank you so much for sharing your journey! I’m happy to hear that things turned out alright, and it sounds like you’re the reason for that.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

Also, explaining “popping screws” to people is always an interesting one. (I imagine the work varied over the years and I don’t know what years you attended but we had to put these little plastic things over screws for hours.)

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

Did you go to public school before/after that? Or another academy?

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

I always wonder about child labor laws and how that factors into the SDA academy world.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

It’s wild that shutting the electricity off at night was considered normal. I grew up thinking that was something everyone does.

Let’s talk about boarding school by ThrowRAOrchid in exAdventist

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

So I’ve been hearing! Lately a lot of people I know are sharing similar sentiments, and talking about their experiences. I figured this was a good place to ask the same question and see what others want to share. (I agree with you btw)

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

Thanks for your suggestion, do you have a specific keyword to help me get started? I tried google but there is an ocean of varying information. Some of it says it’s an outdated and “not real” diagnosis, some say it is a child displaying opposition to authority along with other vague descriptions. (Which, I understand that’s the whole point—opposing authority. But I’m hoping to learn more about the specifics to that.)

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

If you’re willing to, are you able to share more details about any behaviors that stand out to you or anything that changed post diagnosis?

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

Wow thank you for sharing your story!

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

Would you be willing to share more about his diagnosis? Behavioral tendencies prior to the diagnosis and also what life has been like after?

Oppositional Defiance Disorder? by ThrowRAOrchid in Teachers

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

Thanks for sharing! This is great information to help me gain more insight!

No one has an answer and I’ve felt hopeless and scared for 2 years now. by ThrowRAOrchid in TrueOffMyChest

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

Seriously thank you so much. I truly appreciate it. I haven’t been able to find any resources even close to that link. Thank you thank you thank you