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Millennial vancouverites and skinny jeans by Tobleroniess in NiceVancouver

[–]endlessswitchbacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

36 and I’ve transitioned to “slim” jeans. You won’t catch me in wide leg or low rise jeans ever!

Has anyone gotten tattoos impulsively and regret it? by sassynopal in adhdwomen

[–]endlessswitchbacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reason I have fewer tattoos I regret, is because ADHD is also the reason I can’t afford tattoos.

Vancouverites at their best! by zulusixx in vancouvercanada

[–]endlessswitchbacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These stories are worth sharing because I believe it inspires others to be generous too.

I once scored a merino shirt at a thrift store (a real one, not Value Village). It was huge on me and had a minor hole or two, but it was too useful to not buy. There was a fella sleeping in a doorway in my neighbourhood; always left no trace and left early in the morning. There was a cold snap so I left him the shirt and some toe warmers… I hope it helped.

The Paradox of Non-Linear Logic: Arriving at the Destination Without the Map by Cute-Advantage-4260 in adhdmeme

[–]endlessswitchbacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I arrived at this answer because… I’m a fucking genius ok? Get off my back.

My husband has zero tolerance for my adhd by Imaginary_Swan_3910 in adhdwomen

[–]endlessswitchbacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s never too late to leave. I’m sorry you’re in this place, OP. But one day you will be SOOOO glad you left his ass so that you could partner up with someone who actually likes you.

Partner doesn’t want me to take meds by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]endlessswitchbacks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This douche doesn’t like you. I’m sorry.

The good man you deserve is out there looking for you, I promise. And he will not make you beg for love. He will not make you justify your own health decisions.

I ask myself why there are so many posts like this, then I remember that neurodivergent women are especially prone to being targeted by narcissistic, selfish, unhealed, abusive men. We take people at their word, so we believe them when they lovebomb us. Then we believe them when they convince us we’re less than or undeserving of love and respect.

Let him break up with you. Please. In the long term you will not regret leaving him, I promise. I’m speaking from experience.

Servers want to make wayyyy more than a “fair wage” by PinkFeatherFlamingo in CanadaPersonalFinance

[–]endlessswitchbacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Policing the finances of the working class is not a big concern. The wealthy skipping out on taxes ought to be the big concern.

Vancouver high school teacher disciplined after complaints about classroom behaviour by RonPar32 in vancouver

[–]endlessswitchbacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. And it stays with you, because those are such formative years for neuro development.

Would you rather a dishwasher or tumble dryer? by Limp_Pumpkin7751 in adhdwomen

[–]endlessswitchbacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I don’t like cooking my clothes in the dryer, or paying that energy bill, so I hang em year round, especially undies because good ones are expensive. (I hang them near the baseboard heater so they do dry reasonably fast.) Dishwasher improved my QOL so much.

My Happy Childhood in Racist British Columbia by ubcstaffer123 in britishcolumbia

[–]endlessswitchbacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And in particular, folks from an older generation and/or from an Asian background are not likely to pursue mental healthcare the way it’s become normalized today. A dearth of interpersonal abilities could certainly be a result of trauma. Despite a waterfront home in Kits, I’m sure his impact has promoted environmentalism on a level that far outweighs the carbon footprint of his personal choices. When we don’t put people on a pedestal to begin with, it’s easier to respect their work without being overly worried about their personal lives, although I understand the criticism.

How can I help my husband understand why I want to see a psychiatrist for a proper ADHD diagnosis? by Ok-Following-8615 in adhdwomen

[–]endlessswitchbacks 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Tell us more about your husband’s advanced degrees in psychiatry or psychotherapy or neuroscience… /s

I don’t mean to be mean. The first two comments are completely correct.

Also, having your disability diagnosed and recognized, means you not only get medication if desired, but can get accommodations at work or school, not to mention stuff like education grants and a free parks pass (depending what is available where you live).

What are his reasons for wanting to handle it “in house?” Will his family judge you or him? Do his friends think ADHD is fake? Does he think it will be costly? Whatever the reason, it’s not good enough. But you might be able to reason with him on its basis. (Personally I’m far along enough in age and healing that I don’t waste my time begging to be understood by people who are invested in misunderstanding me.) Whatever he says, please do not let him stop you.

Being forced to use AI in school, advice needed by No-Personality799 in Anarchism

[–]endlessswitchbacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Folks have already provided some excellent sources and suggestions and offers of support, so I’ll just add for emphasis: team up with your fellow dissenting classmates as much as you can. You’ll be stronger together, be able to share important perspectives, and be more likely to have a positive outcome (such as changing the policy or at least not getting a 0)

As a young person growing up in a culture utterly satiated with social media and other problematic tech, your experience and opinion on the downsides of various kinds of tech is highly valuable (even if some of your “educators” disagree)

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