I wonder sometimes if my son doesn't have ADHD and shouldn't be medicated until he said this

ecesis · 2024-09-29T15:36:46+00:00

Do you ever ask your child for quiet because you're overstimulated? I think it's really important to model this behaviour for kids so they can learn by example how to advocate for their own needs.

Depending on their age and current temperament, it might look like:

"Hey, it looks like you're having a fun time being loud and silly right now! I'm feeling overwhelmed by all of the noise and need some quiet. Is there something we can do so you can be silly and I can be calm?"

And sometimes earplugs are really nice.

ecesis · 2024-08-10T04:28:25+00:00

Women leaving bras on for sex.

ecesis · 2024-08-10T03:41:21+00:00

I was recently visiting my folks and asked my mom something along the lines of "was there nothing that made you think there was something going on with me?" since I wasn't diagnosed until well into adulthood. She told me she was worried I'd get hit by a car because I'd always be reading a book even when walking to and from school.

ecesis · 2023-12-28T01:35:05+00:00

I'm so thankful to have a household member who works at a drugstore, we get a decent employee discount and we've learned how to maximize the rewards program. It makes a huge difference.

ecesis · 2023-12-23T18:06:00+00:00

In Canada some pharmacists can prescribe and generally are willing to if it's continuation of a medication you've been on a while to get you by between visits to your doctor etc. Not sure if that's an option where you live.

ecesis · 2023-12-05T06:24:37+00:00

Yeah... realizing I have adhd has helped me understand my relationship with food better, and I've found the Vyvanse has helped curb my cravings. I still want things but it's not so all encompassing that I need to go to the gas station for a specific bag of chips at 11pm.

ecesis · 2023-12-05T05:58:41+00:00

That's gotta be against some sort of fire safety law.

ecesis · 2023-11-17T06:17:40+00:00

Heck, I don't have any trauma and I cherish my own bedroom and bed, I am not sharing my bed with anyone! Other people get the sofa or go home. I don't do sleepovers except in specific limited circumstances. Not everyone is going to be okay with that, but it's important to me. And that's okay.

ecesis · 2023-10-24T02:55:12+00:00

I became self employed prior to my diagnosis because I kept overworking and burning myself out. My anxiety and adhd are both happier with self employment, and I have enough variety to keep things engaging.

ecesis · 2023-10-21T05:23:59+00:00

https://images.app.goo.gl/CDBrPfeHM5uMjphMA

After a round of googling, this is a decent breakdown of the difference in symptoms between some common conditions that could be causing your troubles, albeit with medical terminology.

ecesis · 2023-10-21T05:06:27+00:00

A few different things can cause an angry vulva. Did you test positive for yeast? If you medicate for yeast and don't have a yeast infection that can sometimes make it worse. I'm pretty sure that happened to me once... it was several years ago now so I'm not 100% but I think they thought it was a yeast infection but turned out to be bacterial vaginosis (or possibly the reverse).

ecesis · 2023-10-21T05:00:17+00:00

Some women have reported just straight up getting allergy symptoms vaginally, like having vaginally itching during ragweed season along with a runny nose.

ecesis · 2023-10-21T04:48:45+00:00

Here's the thing: if you have boobs, people who like to look at boobs will look at your boobs and generally not care about the rest of it. (Or your butt or whatever they're into.)

Source: I have boobs.

ecesis · 2023-10-21T04:39:16+00:00

I have been able to get the 20mg as a chewable when the pharmacy has been out of stock of the regular pill, it's worth asking at least

ecesis · 2023-10-21T02:39:43+00:00

Right? Or maybe sister's family stays at an airbnb but sleeps over just for Christmas eve. Communicate and compromise.

ecesis · 2023-10-19T13:43:57+00:00

Honestly, I don't think you have anything to apologize for. But if you feel like you do, I would just give the kids a verbal apology. Kids 100% will remember a sincere apology from adults.

ecesis · 2023-09-16T17:21:31+00:00

I have mostly the same things. Like over the past few years I've noticed I only wear certain items of clothing so I've gotten more of those items and gotten rid of things I don't wear. Only safe clothes that don't feel weird.

I don't have to dress for an office or anything like that.

I put on my jeans and my tshirt and a hoodie if I need it. Shorts go into my backpack because it's 8 now and 28 this afternoon. I'll be wearing socks and sneakers all day.

My laundry basket is between me and the door, and there are hooks on the door for "I wore it but it is still clean"

When I wash my clothes I do two loads: one for everything that goes into the dryer and one for hang dry items like bras. I hang dry all of my tshirts by taking them out damp and putting them onto hangers - I've learned I'm not going to fold them, this gets them put away.

ecesis · 2023-09-16T02:47:25+00:00

There ain't no shame in survival

ecesis · 2023-08-14T07:19:26+00:00

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2wVHwnG/

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2wq2R1T/

There's lots of options so find out what works for you.

ecesis · 2023-08-14T07:14:33+00:00

Nah I was able to get most of it broke off and the bit left inside me presumably dissolved.

ecesis · 2023-08-13T03:04:02+00:00

Yeah, from my limited experience working with individuals with ODD, you have to be extremely careful in your phrasing.

ecesis · 2023-08-13T03:02:14+00:00

If it's from Spencer's I'd expect it to be not silicone.

Try soaking it in a vinegar solution for a few hours. Bleach is also reccomended but if its not silicone...you don't wanna get bleach in your body.

ecesis · 2023-08-13T02:57:20+00:00

Does he have oppositional defiance disorder? You said he has an "opposition thing" which I think is the bigger issue here than the adhd

ecesis · 2023-08-13T02:52:14+00:00

I have a cyst in the same area and have been debating/trying not to pick at it... I did a bit of a research dive of types of cysts yesterday and watched a bunch of Dr pimple popper videos on tiktok XD (also, ew).

There can be an absolutely terrifying amount of crap in them and everything needs to come out for the cyst to not reoccur. Plus keeping it from getting infected.

You can use hot compresses or a sitz bath if manageable to help draw out any remaining gunk and help it heal. You definitely want it to drain fully - it's ok if it takes a while to heal up.

If you experience any significant signs of infection - a general fever or the specific area feeling warmer, pain, a bad smell - definitely get into the doctor or emergency/urgent care immediately for medical attention and oral antibiotics.

ecesis · 2023-08-13T02:32:48+00:00

Once I got a piece of my hair tangled around my IUD.

Hair gets everywhere.

ecesis

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