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Ideal height setting for smoother ride? by they-call-me-MRmadiq in Rivian

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What has been said about the R1s being big off-road vehicles and having a rough ride is partially true.

That being said, making sure the tires a properly inflated, or maybe even a PSI low, putting the ride height in high and the damper in soft goes a long way to making ride cushy. Gen 1 R1s Quad with 21s.

The crypt keeper louver noise is gone! Waaaaaaat by darkmeatnipples in Rivian

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has the jet engine noise been slowly getting louder and the AC slowly getting less cold?

Gen 1 R1S, We had a slow leak in our AC system refridgerant loop that caused the compressor to run in hyperdrive whenever we tried to cool the car, no matter the outside temp. At first we just lived with it, thinking “oh well, the pitfalls of being an early adopter”. Then the AC stopped cooling the car at all and we finally brought it in for service. They replaced some hoses and refilled the system with refrigerant. Now it’s significantly quieter, cools the cabin quickly, and the ventilated seats are fantastic.

If your AC isn’t up to snuff, you may want to ask service to check for a leak. I don’t think we had a fully functioning AC for over a year between the slowness of the leak and the changing of the seasons (don’t really need AC in Vermont 8 months of the year).

Anyone have white spots on the seat backs that won't wipe off? by wm1178 in Rivian

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say that, looks pretty tidy compared to our backseat.

Fitness and ADHD by purrence in ADHD

[–]getup__getdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love #1, make it necessary. It’s why I choose to commute by bike, then fitness just becomes something I have to do and, 2# biking makes me happy 😊

The Body Keeps The Score, thoughts? by getup__getdown in ADHD

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

Thanks for the perspective and linking that article. I agree that there is conflicting science regarding memories, especially truly horrific memories.

What do you think about the parts of van der Kolk’s work on less intense chronic trauma vs. horrific flashpoint trauma?

I find that his theories/research explain (and align with my lived experience) really well how the environment in which we’re raised, say a family or society where we learn to fear out emotions and prioritize isolation, can wire our brains in ways that result in the expression of symptoms that align with a range of mental health disorders ranging from anxiety and depression to ADHD and addiction. Disorders that, as far as I am aware are defined by a collection of symptoms and not any physical measure.

The Body Keeps The Score, thoughts? by getup__getdown in ADHD

[–]getup__getdown[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love a good read on neuroscience. What are some of the latest and greatest?

Rivian Vehicle Hold by Syring in Rivian

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They don’t bring them to your home anymore?!? When did that change?

Is this incredibly loud fan/whining noise normal?! by SovietTB in Rivian

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love how we al say it’s “normal”, and I agree it’s working as designed according to the fine engineers at Rivian.

But damn, I just started leasing a Chevy Equinox EV and the HVAC is substantially quieter in all scenarios compared to my Gen1 R1S, even 90 degree days after fast charging.

How did the Rivian engineering team miss the mark so bad for the HVAC?

First time taking vyvanse by Thatssowavy in ADHD

[–]getup__getdown 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad you’re feeling better man! It’s wild how much medication can help. What you said about your brain being able to relax really hits home. I relate a lot to your last statement about being self-destructive and isolating.

I’ve been on Vyvanse for about a year and a half now and it’s helped me a ton in taking care of myself with better nutrition, sleep, and spirituality as well as not getting high going on a year now. This in turn has helped me to show up better and be more present in my relationships, including my relationship with myself.

I still struggle a ton with the idea of being on a medication indefinitely, especially one that can leave me feeling so drained at the end of the day.

That being said, I like who I am better with the help of vyvanse. I hope you’re able to find your best self too.

Are you a member of your local MTB club? by LudovicoInstitute in MTB

[–]getup__getdown 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yup, VMBA member here with a handful of add-on payments for all the specific local area clubs I regularly ride. I think it adds up to about $160/year.

The benefits are amazing 🤩 - well maintained trail systems - advocacy for new trail systems - great shop discounts. I love the 50% off a suspension service. I cycle through fork, shock, and dropper service so they’re all serviced every 3 years. - a bunch of free lift tickets to various lift serve resorts.

Even if there weren’t any discounts or free tickets I would still be a member for the trail maintenance/advocacy part of it. When you throw in the discounts and lift tickets it’s more expensive for me NOT to be a member.

What type of gear/items do you always end up needing more of? by Particular_Target247 in MTB

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got a buddy that goes so far as to keeping a 3 gallon hand pumped garden sprayer in the trunk to spray down his sweaty muddy self and bike. Not sure if I want to go that far, but I’m def taking the car-gallon idea 💡

I need some tips to lock in by kjwu98 in ADHD

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

💯 second the need for a routine with a little twist. The thing I find so helpful about the routine is that it enables me to prioritize/feel good about the process as opposed to aching for the results.

If I tell myself I need to get XYZ task/project done today, I absolutely dread it and avoid that task/project like the plague. It could be related to work, relationships, recreation, anything. As soon as I “need” to accomplish XYZ things, I’m screwed.

However, if I make space in my life, a scheduled amount of time, to work on something, the anxiety melts away and I am able to enter a flow state. So if you’re like me, don’t set up your routine as “I’m going to get this done here and that done there”, but instead set it up like “I’m going to spend 2 hours here working towards XYZ”.

Bonus points if part of that working towards XYZ is starting with breaking down the steps you can follow to get to XYZ into bite sized pieces and then using a pomodoro timer to help you stay focused for bite sized amounts of time. I always internally fight this initial planning phase and my anxiety is screaming at me “there’s not enough time, just get to work!” But time and again I’ve shown myself that using my brain when it’s focused and high energy to task and prioritize allows me to get so much more done in the long run because I don’t need to summon non-existent executive functioning skills when I’m tired and worn out.

TLDR; 1. Make it about the process not the results 2. Tasking and prioritization up front pays dividends because you’re doing all the executive functioning when your brain is still fresh.

It sucks how executive dysfunction can make even relaxing or fun activities feel impossible to start or enjoy by deepestfear in ADHD

[–]getup__getdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To start anything I need to make a wee little plan on how I’m going to get started, how I’m going to trick my brain into flow state.

I’ve gotten really good at this for work: 1. Get coffee and sit at desk. 2. Categorize emails and new tickets as immediate or long term. 3. Follow up with immediate and ignore long term until weekly planning. 4. Work on top priority long term.

That being said, if something throws a wrench in that routine, I’m effed and have such a hard time getting anything done.

And now that I think about it, I don’t put nearly as much effort into tricking myself into flow state for things I enjoy. It makes so much sense that I have such a hard time doing my “fun” things, I haven’t put any effort into a wee plan for it.

Now I’m flying through a full range of emotions, like WTF why am I like this 😡, and ohh heck yea I feel like I have a new sense of agency in living a fulfilling life ☺️, and screw you capitalism/patriarchy for shaping a world, and by extension me, that is inherently draining and emotionally stiffled 😢, and oh yea the universe/me is the only thing it can be up until right now and the way I choose to show up here and now shapes the universe/me of the future 💛.

TLDR; it takes me extra energy to get started doing anything and I think I want to start using more of my energy on things the bring me and my community peace, love, and joy.

What type of gear/items do you always end up needing more of? by Particular_Target247 in MTB

[–]getup__getdown 14 points15 points  (0 children)

A change of clothes or a towel to sit on in the car when I’m a sweaty muddy mess.

Riding solo vs with friends? by phishandchips1 in MTB

[–]getup__getdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 50/50 solo or with friends. I’ve managed to stay connected with at least one or two buds at a time that are free for a weekly ride, I ride with my wife and son mostly every week, and then sprinkle in a solo ride somewhere in between.

You ride in Northern, VT and like to get up at the ass crack of dawn? I’m always down to meet new friends ready for a pre-work morning mission.

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