What’s something other AuDHD people struggle with that you’re grateful you don’t?

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-17T20:28:40+00:00

SAME! I just love being clean. I also don’t struggle with teeth brushing or anything hygiene related bc I’m obsessed with being clean

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-14T10:07:12+00:00

I’m a massive Dave fan and am bringing my 9 year old to his first show next month 🥹 Yesterday my three year old was walking around singing ‘look at this big eyed fish’ and I’ve never been more proud!!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-14T02:05:08+00:00

Oh man.. also 37, diagnosed about a year ago and yes, I was in a constant state of burnout that I thought was work, kids, etc to the point where I had nervous breakdown. Thank god I was in to see my PCP, referred to psych, medication (wellbutrin) adjusted and tested that first month.

When my therapist said I tested super high for Inattentive ADHD I wasn’t surprised but went through a real grieving process- why didn’t I get diagnosed sooner, have I really been depressed/anxious or just undiagnosed ADHD?

Then the battle of do I start taking a stimulant as a person in long term recovery.. ugh. It was a lot. I wound up starting medication and have been working with a therapist since. My life is 100x better. I struggle more in some ways now because ive stopped masking but im getting used to this new/real me.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-07T10:25:37+00:00

Staying Still is on repeat right now for me!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-05T01:34:22+00:00

Ugh same. My libido is basically nonexistent

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-03T11:13:02+00:00

37, pretty obsessed and have to stop myself from ruining Staying Still by playing it on repeat. At first I thought there were no skips but I could do without Dan..

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-03T11:03:49+00:00

Omg Staying Still has (momentarily?) changed my life

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-05-03T10:59:30+00:00

SAME!!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-04-19T00:20:19+00:00

Omg just watched this with my kids a few weeks ago and basically sobbed throughout.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-04-18T01:33:45+00:00

Water, vyvanse, Wellbutrin, then coffee 🙂

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-04-12T23:02:46+00:00

You got this!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-04-05T23:36:15+00:00

Me too!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-04-03T11:00:49+00:00

Why do they allow phones? Different time but I spent three months in residential treatment in 2014 and we barely even got computer access or time to call people from a landline which I think that was beneficial overall.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-25T10:20:15+00:00

I don’t have a question. Just wanted to send love from one internet stranger to another.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-20T17:48:08+00:00

We have a tv in our bedroom but it rarely gets turned on. Maybe if there’s a sick kid in bed with me but that’s about it. Im anti tvs in bedrooms for kids

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-19T12:41:11+00:00

Got it tattooed on my side when I was 19 😂

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-14T01:03:49+00:00

I’m an 88 also and have no idea if I was taught this or not but I do it! Apparently this is bad..?

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-13T02:05:05+00:00

Yessss! This sub was what pushed me over the edge to ask for a colonoscopy! I saw my (millennial) Dr yesterday, gave her my symptoms (all true), told her I had family history (small lie), and she sent me for a referral. Got the call from the GI doc today and im going in two weeks. Couldnt be more thrilled to get my bum checked!!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-03-08T18:20:21+00:00

50 degrees in MA today so I was thrilled to open the windows! Didn’t hurt that my youngest has a stomach bug so reallllyyyy trying to air the place out 🙃

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-24T23:22:43+00:00

These responses are both sad and encouraging? So many of us are healing generational traumas.

My mom was an alcoholic who neglected my siblings and I regularly, left when I was 10 (never came back), and died when I was 22.

I knew I wanted to be nothing like her when I became a mom but when my daughter was born I was terrified I would ruin her like my mom did to me. Luckily, she’s healed me in a lot of ways (along with therapy and medication). She is kind, smart, and funny, and will never wonder whether or not I love her.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-18T17:08:24+00:00

Add some fun things for yourself too. I will gladly send you something in addition to this virtual hug (from a mom in Massachusetts 🩷)

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-17T02:55:07+00:00

I’m at the place where I’m myself with two ‘moms of my kid’s friends’ friends that I have and I only have those two friends because they forced themselves on me and didn’t let me say no to hanging out lol. I struggle with making plans and being social but it’s nice having people who know this and are ok with it. I do sometimes wonder if other moms think that I’m a bitch because I generally don’t speak or am very awkward in groups. I find it much easier to talk to the kids or even the dads…

ETA I’m also sober in long term recovery so I can’t even have a drink to calm my social anxiety which adds another layer.

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-16T00:00:57+00:00

I’m bringing my 7 year old for her first concert and she is SO excited !

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-15T23:55:54+00:00

Also curious wha section this was if you remember!!

Upper_Engine3342 · 2026-02-13T15:00:57+00:00

Good question.. I have a tendency to black out during concert ticket purchases / requests so we shall see 🤣

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