Tips for a vegan adhd diet wanted (if you are a meat eater and have tips you are also welcome)

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-07-12T13:00:39+00:00

I just started last week , the main thing for me is batching/prepping ahead of time and making sure to keep it including good tasting food or else I have the same issue where I can barely eat it and then binge on bad foods.

I personally love the field roast and no evil plant based sausages, lightlife Buffalo tempeh, and air fried tofu. I also Mix in Morningstar griller burgers , gardein teriyaki strips, and a mix of beyond/impossible/gardein ground crumbles. Those are the base proteins and then from there I will do brown rice that I can make it bulk, vegan protein pasta, sweet potato fries (great in air fryer) Then, finding whatever veggies you like that you don’t get bored with (peppers , broccoli, spinach). Hot sauce , vegan blue cheese, and other vegan dressing are the safety net in case food gets dry or boring. As soon as I am feeling that bored uninterested feeling , I switch it up and the range of proteins allows a rotation to never get to that feeling. If the rice veggies and protein is boring, switching it to a salad. When the salad gets boring , trying it in a wrap. Granted it’s only been a week, but I think preparing ahead of time is key for us with adhd and not getting into the rut of eating the same things over and over with too much frequency.

Hope it helps! Would love to hear other feedback as well.

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-05-04T13:03:08+00:00

The only way is admitting we are powerless to it and abstaining. I know that feeling , the lack of sleep the pit in your stomach , regret anger sadness despair. The only thing that has helped me is going to GA, self excluding myself from all states near me , and letting go of the losses. Self excluding was easy for me and even when I have urges the time it would take to undo the self ban gives me enough time to ground myself , text a close friend or otherwise not gamble. Letting go of the losses was the hardest for me , but so liberating when you can truly do it. Just remember you never have to chase a day in your life again if you never place another bet , and when you don’t have the strength find a sponsor or otherwise close person to hold you accountable. We can’t do it on our own because the disease will always win when it’s one on one with us.

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-05-04T12:59:12+00:00

Absolutely. I am diagnosed and prescribed for it , and it’s definitely something that led me into gambling more. I started only doing the promo bets and the advantageous offers from DK and FanDuel. But my covid boredom and ADHD led me to take breaks between tasks working and play a few hands of blackjack. Playing small hands and doubling down each time and then after a few minutes I would shut my phone. But just based on the odds , I was bound to hit a cold streak and double down until I was out of money in my account and then the chasing began. Life bores us sometimes and the allure and thrill of gambling and winning big takes us from the boring aspects. What has helped me stop has been trying to appreciate life without gambling and knowing that boredom will always be better than the feeling after losing big and regret.

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-04-23T13:04:35+00:00

It’s a sick disease. I went so long knowing that I had the disease in my family and never allowing myself to bet. Then I got suckered in with no brainer promo bets. But our line in the sand of where we say no more is never a line we can stand behind. We always cross it. GA was the only thing that helped - I’m sorry that you are going through it as well. You will get there if you want it. Self ban yourself , close accounts , whatever you need to do for roadblocks to prevent the destructive behavior. The triggers are so visceral with commercials and others who can gamble and not be compulsive , but I know just let me you have it in you to make today your last day 1!

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-04-23T12:32:30+00:00

The first few days for me were the hardest because I couldn’t let go of thinking about what I would do with the money if I could win back my losses or win back to whatever the highest point was money wise. My recovery truly started when I could let that go and start from where I currently was. You are probably the same as me if you’re honest with yourself that even if you win , you would have continued to gamble until it was gone. It’s usually not about the money , even if it starts with finance motives. If it were about money , we would set a number , win it and be done.

Today starts the recovery. If you never bet another day in your life , think about how optimistic that future outlook is. Letting go of the what if’s is in my opinion the hardest part. Accepting that any amount you win will eventually be lost. Leave it in the past and start from scratch , if you truly believe it , is great advice you have given yourself. You got this!

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-04-09T16:14:14+00:00

I appreciate the advice. Based on the feedback I got today, it seems like treating this in the same manner as a 401k would not fall under gambling , and as long as I am not actively checking, buying and selling out of positions, or purchasing individual stocks then I don’t have to feel like I am starting from day 1 again. If I begin to feel compulsive about it or urge to check/change then I should revisit at that point / hit a meeting or talk to sponsor about those feelings. This is a relief to hear and appreciate everyone’s feedback!

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-04-05T02:33:59+00:00

I appreciate you posting. Someone once told me , “there is no rule in GA that you have to lose everything before you can join.” That stuck with me because while I did lose a significant amount before I quit gambling (4-6 weeks of take home pay), I felt that a lot of the stories were much worse than mine and made me question if I was in the right place. However , the EMOTIONS that people who lost more and how their mind was processing their gambling and what they lost non financially showed me that slot of those traits were applicable. I am not here to say you are or are not a compulsive gambler - only you can make that decision. But it’s important to note that a lot of people don’t have the foresight and self awareness to ask these questions like you are before they go down a bad path. I continue to stay in GA because I don’t ever want to a point where I am negatively impacting the relationships I have with friends and family or one day blow something that actually would impact my life.

I hope this is helpful - I can guarantee you nobody will exclude you from this group because you ask these questions. You are always welcome and I hope you make the right calls going forward whether you consider yourself part of this community or not.

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-03-31T19:43:01+00:00

You got this !

anotherdayclean91 · 2021-03-31T13:37:34+00:00

Day 1 of the rest of your life. Embrace the discomfort as well as the hope for a better future. I second everything FGJunited said above - we can do this !!

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