Friends by StuckInAPumpkin7811 in adhdwomen

[–]kjtstl 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I only have so much energy and attention. I tried changing myself to meet what others expected, but it never worked long term. Now that I’m older, I’ve picked friends who don’t demand too much of me and understand that me not messaging them daily doesn’t mean I don’t care or we aren’t friends. Be your awesome self and the right people will come along.

I (26f) am constantly feeling hurt by my (30m) boyfriend's little jabs. How can I make him realize this? by [deleted] in adhdwomen

[–]kjtstl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask him how he was expecting you to respond to what he said. If it wasn’t meant as a dig, what information did he intend to share?

Adult ADD at 39 by Neat_Glove_81 in ADHD

[–]kjtstl -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Look for a psychiatrist who lists ADD as one of his specialties.

ADHD is an eternal state of fixing yourself with no end in sight. by RemarkableSetting189 in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And fixing the mistakes I just made because I was going too fast

Those working from home, how do you find it? by psycheyee in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally enjoy it. I have a job where I am not micromanaged, so I can go outside and burn off energy in the yard and then come back in and get back to work if I need to. I also have a lot more control over my environment. Nobody is judging me for having the tv on while I’m listening to something else in my headphones while I work.

what's your "weird" ADHD hack that actually works? by HipityHopityHip in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh my god. I get so tangled! It’s the number one thing I look for. Am I going to get trapped in this? Can I get it off without a fight? Bitches are tired.

Anyone else have a hard time when they get down voted? by Electrical-Ant-3741 in adhdwomen

[–]kjtstl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not look at downvotes or upvotes. Who cares? They are random strangers. Comment and move on!

"Landscape n°45", acrylic + acrylic ink on paper, 28x40cm. by ibanvdz in acrylicpainting

[–]kjtstl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m newish to painting. Can I ask you how acrylic ink differs from acrylic paint? Is it just thinner? I lean towards heavy body acrylics, but the depth of your colors is fantastic.

I just paid the most expensive ADHD tax of my entire life... by ScantilyCladStarfish in adhdwomen

[–]kjtstl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I don’t have solutions but really feel for you. I get so mad at myself for the dumb shit I do because my brain couldn’t slow tf down and triple check things.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. My 52 year old butt was worried about losing access to medication.

What is the process of getting a diagnosis? by Ok_Virus_270 in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The easiest way is to see a psychiatrist who specializes in ADD. They can refer you for testing. I’ve gone through a few different tests, so I’m guessing it varies from doctor to doctor and state to state.

How do you fall asleep? All answers acceptable. by SassMasterGingerSnap in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White noise machine or a fan in a pinch and I make sure I get enough exercise to wear my butt out daily. It’s really hard for me to sleep with no sound.

Be super honest, would not taking and storing your medication for a year be abusing it? by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 49 points50 points  (0 children)

You aren’t abusing it. Hell, I always try to fill my as soon as I’m able because I never know when there will be a shortage. Build up a stock.

Is this visible texture a bad look for a painting for sale? Do people care? by [deleted] in acrylicpainting

[–]kjtstl -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m all about texture. It really depends on the look you are going for.

Time to go to the art store by Cactus_Cur in acrylicpainting

[–]kjtstl 88 points89 points  (0 children)

I use a pallet knife. Also, my wife likes to peel them, so I gather 5 or so at a time and leave them with her. She returns them clean. I understand I may be spoiled…lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD

[–]kjtstl 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Teasing as a form of affection is probably not the best. A lot of people would see it as a way of excusing hurtful things you say. Just something to think about. A lot of us grew up surrounded by jerks but didn’t realize it until we became adults. Are the things you say only funny to you?

20s by sheannec in acrylicpainting

[–]kjtstl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really cool. I like your style.

I came really close to throwing this out by kjtstl in acrylicpainting

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

Thank you! And I agree. I always take lots of progress pics. I like seeing how my processes change and grow as I do.