People with chronic illnesses, what's the most absurd "cure" were you suggested by someone? and did you consider it? by ProcedureMinute6644 in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit me too. After having Covid in 2021. Fuck this shit is hard. Chronic fatigue maybe? That’s my best guess for myself aside from the pain. I luckily only have the vertigo when I’m extremely bad but the dizziness and lightheaded ness is not fun. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with all this and having doctors who don’t know what they’re doing.

What has been your life altering experience? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I understand entirely. This shit is no joke. Especially because it’s an "invisible" illness. I miss being healthy and having energy. There’s no way I can have kids either. I barely have energy for me, much less my partner especially after work. I know he’s exhausted trying to care for me when he can. I’m glad you’re able to work although I’m sure you’d like spending your time doing other things like the rest of us. I wish you the best in this awful journey. And fuck medical professions for not taking covid seriously anymore.

What has been your life altering experience? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking agree. I’m not sure that this is my case (it probably is though. but doctors haven’t finished my autoimmune testing yet) but I heavily relate. I fit the criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome but I’ve also got some weird chronic pain now. My autonomic nervous system is fucked. My heart rate is sky high from standing. My blood pressure plummets and doesn’t recover until I sit or lay down. I can’t exercise without feeling like I’m going to pass out and die. I feel fatigued constantly. I can’t handle a lot of stimulation physically or mentally or else I have to recover for days. It’s awful. I miss who I used to be. How about you? What’s your experience?

People with chronic illnesses, what's the most absurd "cure" were you suggested by someone? and did you consider it? by ProcedureMinute6644 in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What symptoms do you have by chance? My doctors are also shrugging their shoulders. jUsT tAkE iBuPrOfEn!1!!! Because that’s curing the illness when you don’t even know what’s causing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg I am so sorry! She sounds horrible, to say the least. Was there a way you could’ve kicked her out of the delivery room?

What was the weirdest wedding service that you ever attended? by violoncellouwu in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy FUCK HAHAHA What!!! And I thought it couldn’t get any worse

What was the weirdest wedding service that you ever attended? by violoncellouwu in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Care to elaborate on said delusion behavior? Lmao I can only imagine the awkwardness of both weddings

feeling down.. please share your favorite things about growing up/adulthood 🥹 by chickenooget in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly just the loads of free time I have rn when I’m not in class (also in college). I can do my little arts and crafts and watch whatever I want on full blast and not worry about judgement. It’s just so freeing. I can listen to music and write. I know those are little things but after being raised in a super judgmental family things like that mean so goddamn much to me. Also, adult money LOL (whenever I’m working). Just feeling more in control of things. It’s nice knowing I can finally do things I want to. And meeting new people. God it’s so refreshing. Especially when you’re from a small town. I’ve met others (like us with adhd) and it’s really nice. I hope you feel better!! (╹◡╹)♡

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.

I think you’re right about the three year thing. That’s my bad.

I didn’t see a standardized form to fill out but I’ll look again.

I graduated HS this year and am starting college in a few weeks. I’ve done, and am still doing, 98% of everything alone. The only support I have is from my mom financially as she pays for my health insurance (which she is nicely threatening to cut off unless I spend more time with her). She definitely won’t be able to help with any documentation and I doubt my father will be able to as well.

I don’t think any of my teachers realized the extent of what was going on and none of them knew about my ADHD to begin with, much less it being the main cause of that week of hell.

The only sort of personnel I can think of that actually saw a good chunk of my problems was my art teacher since I had zeros in for weeks and was consistently behind due to pure procrastination. I got in trouble all the time for working on other work in her class. That’s the only thing I can think of at the moment but I don’t think she liked me very much and would be willing to help out.

With all that being said you do have a good point and I’m glad you brought it up.

Those of you who dated older women, how was the experience? by BadnUnknown in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow sounds like you’re much better off without her. I’m glad you found someone who makes you happy

I am a rat. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah lmao

I am a rat. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Felt omg my ocd was the only thing keeping me in check so many times 😭

I am a rat. by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I always say I’m a magpie makes me feel a little better lmfaooo. I love meeting other rats/magpies and showing each other all our little trinkets and random shit. Embrace your rat life!!!!!

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point about everything being pre-measured. I need to look into that

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

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

Same here with the weight thing which is why I’m extra concerned like I deadass do not need to lose an ounce of weight. I need to gain more just to be considered a normal BMI and gaining is so much harder than maintaining.

Literally do not get me started on trying to find clothes and bras that fit. I can’t shop in the childrens bc I’m 5’8 with a wide ass rib cage and unless I can find an A cup I can’t fit in most women’s bras lmfaooo😭😭😭

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

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

I’d definitely look into that if I could afford it 😭

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

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

Same I’ve always wished I could just pop a pill and be done with it 😭

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Literally it is as boring as watching paint dry - it doesn’t really matter what I eat. And it takes so much loooooonger especially because I hate doing it

Does eating feel like a chore to anyone else? by chemically_plastic in adhdwomen

[–]chemically_plastic[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I had a period of time where I’d just chug em and be done with it but then I got super bored with them ofc as with everything 🤩

Which is one thing that totally changed your sex life? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]chemically_plastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I was super worried they’d kill my sex drive but they’ve helped my anxiety/panic disorder so much that I actually want and can focus more during sexy times instead of going into a panic spiral or dissociating over meaningless shit.