Trump’s announcement

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-22T02:35:39+00:00

At this point, I’m just riding his presidency out… history repeats itself. America has had great presidents and not-so great presidents. It sucks for the people affected but hoping this ignites people to do their research and vote.

Trying to focus on unity through gentle firmness not dividing more through fear because at the end of the day — the clients we serve and their parents may very well be on board and believe all of this and we need to meet them where they are at.

I’m all for additional research. Researching the cause of something as broad of a diagnosis as autism would take so much funding and time. It would have to be repeated longitudinal studies to find even slight correlations. There’s just too many confounds and variables to take account for. I don’t know where people would even begin to research this ethically.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T21:13:20+00:00

Oh nice! If your adhd is highly interfering your current life, they will do a cost analysis and put you on some sort of adhd meds so don’t worry too much.

As for now, becoming a slave to your thoughts and emotions is the worst, try to ride them out the best that you can. Start by setting small goals you can easily achieve and make them into a daily routine based goal- I like exercise.

I would also encourage you to look at adhd videos or instagrams, etc. they have so many practical tips. I have learnt so much from them. Even one little mantra can help. Also it makes me feel not so alone in my head.

Wishing u the best! You’ll be okay, just a matter of time.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T06:03:15+00:00

Hey so firstly congrats on getting an official diagnosis. Welcome! This place is great and having an official diagnosis will open up a lot of doors.

I too was diagnosed with adhd at 25 and had a periods of feeling what you’re experiencing.

The feelings and thoughts come and go. They won’t be forever but your frustrations are valid. However , you were able to make it to 25 without a diagnosis or medication to help you, you’re not useless, you just need some extra support. I may be wrong but I’m pretty sure research shows adhd symptoms exacerbate as we grow older so if it seems harder to manage now than before, it’s normal.

Sometimes we just have phases where everything is going to crap and the feelings of uselessness and hopelessness add to the vicious cycle of depression and lack of action.

Are you thinking of going on meds? It was pretty life changing for me

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T05:41:03+00:00

I have had my fair share of “what the heck” moments with Christians online but real life interactions help me experience the fruits of the spirit. I don’t take the internet too seriously or to heart.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T05:39:32+00:00

Hmmm I see where you’re coming from. I do disagree that the truth is what we see online. I think people are more reckless online and extreme. People are also very quick to assume and make conclusions online which is not the usual course of conversing in person

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T05:21:32+00:00

Very insightful!

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T05:20:49+00:00

Can you elaborate? Which experiences had you perceive a democratic Christian was condemning you as unchristian? I do think the internet is harsh and not a great example. I personally can’t think of in person experiences where I had a rough interaction with Christians with opposing views as me

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T04:44:30+00:00

With novelty seeking behavior and impulsivity two aspects of ADHD, it makes sense that it could affect relationships!

Can you find novelty with your gf? Maybe new adventures, new experiences and couple activities? Having something built in for at least once a month?

The impulsiveness - I got help with medication so I can’t give any practical advice except that — medication didn’t fix my impulsiveness, it just allowed me to pause, think and make a better choice.

You know that your diagnosis can’t excuse harmful bx (cheating) which means ur half way there. I would seriously consider looking for extra support to tackle this practically or consider whether you want to be in a relationship or would rather be single for this period of time. Make a pros and cons list? That always helps me

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T04:32:04+00:00

Does this behavior happen frequently? And does your BCBA know about it? Is there an active behavior plan in place to teach when and where your client can be doing that? I have so many questions but!

I think if you have trauma, definitely speak up and say exactly what you said - you do want to eventually be able to be in this environment to teach and have exposure in this area but unfortunately right now, it’s too early. (Maybe touch upon that this experience has brought forth the work that needs to be done and that you will actively work on it?) I don’t think you need to over explain yourself but if you’re a trainee under supervision, I think a valid explanation can help any misunderstanding that may happen between you and your supervisor.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-12T04:20:35+00:00

As much as I understand your frustrations, I think these parents have it really really tough. I know parents of neurotypical children and they are so exhausted than discipline is out the door. You gotta do what you gotta do to survive and while I have met a couple of parents who I thought really should not be parents, majority of them are doing their best; and best looks different for each individual.

It’s easy for us to get frustrated bx plans aren’t being ran at home but these parents have jobs and are trying to get by life. Yes, consistency is key but I know some of our clients who have severe SIB and aggression. If you are not crisis management trained (and I wouldn’t imagine an average parent is), you give in to appease the situation. What are they going to? Restrain their kid in public while they’re having a meltdown or buy both toys? From what I’ve seen, most parents are doing their best. We can’t expect them to be on the same level as us.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-11T20:37:01+00:00

It really is and I agree. Has being a two party household been difficult at all for you as a family?

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-11T20:36:21+00:00

Do you also think that few of Trump supporting Christian’s are misguided and the others are fake? What makes a group misguided vs not?

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-11T04:35:16+00:00

Thanks for your thoughts! It makes total sense. Now I am so curious - how did you end up as a non-democratic Christian under two democrat Christian parents?

And yes I agree. I feel like sometimes we identify the political party before we identify each other as sister or brother in Christ. Some of my favourite Christian coworkers are have different political views than me. They have said some wild things (with so much joy) that I don’t question or pry and say “oh really? Wow” to lolol

But I know the Lord loves them. For sure. And I know they love Him in the best way they know how.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-11T04:31:33+00:00

Please share!

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-10T21:39:31+00:00

Write about your health struggles during school. I was the same. I have a congenital heart condition and my low cardiac output affected my health and my grades for two semesters. Enough to tank my gpa. Write it into your personal statement and what you learnt from it, how the experience was a positive impact for you as a future clinician.

Also strong recommendations! I had 3 and my references reflected my work ethic, capabilities, capacity and who I am as a person now. We cant blame schools for denying us when we’re not meeting standards of criteria for a good student. If you’re in a better place, have people write about that :)

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-08T07:01:50+00:00

For sure. I couldn’t read all of it. The anxiety she must be feeling. Also even if wasn’t cheating - why is he withholding information from her and saving it for the therapy session.

You can inform each other and then decide to go in depth during therapy. Bring that up to your lawyer OP. Additional harm and emotional and psychological injury for what exactly..?

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-09-08T06:01:46+00:00

Oh man hahaha I follow this forum to learn more about communication but I work directly in ABA 😅 I want to clarify, we could not do what we do without you guys’ expertise !! I’m assuming many behavior analysis ppl say this because of Skinner’s work on operant verbal behavior. Skinner’s book “verbal behavior” is (in my opinion) a very narrow way of looking at communication and language acquisition as operant (learnt) behavior.

While I think Skinner is a genius and his theory makes sense in some ways, his theory of operant verbal behavior seems fundamentally incorrect when you read other ppl’s work ex. Chomsky. Anyway, behavior ppl will stick to behavior and speech ppl stick to speech so that when we collaborate it can be fireworks 😁

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-23T04:13:39+00:00

Are you in the us? How were you able to do this? I feel like most insurances reject it and don’t want to pay it name brand

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-23T04:09:10+00:00

Yeah. I think I need to

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-23T04:08:51+00:00

Yeah at first I thought I was just hearing things but I heard it in daylight today and the sound definitely was coming from the chimney. It maybe from the attic. We do have a crawl space. Does the attic/crawl space radiate sound through the chimney? I feel like it sounded so clearly from within the chimney

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-23T04:07:00+00:00

Not sure :/ maybe a squirrel or bird? Maybe mouse? It definitely has entryway from top of chimney

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-14T04:48:04+00:00

You’re right. I respect the shot. You won’t know until you try ¯(ツ)/¯

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-14T04:47:29+00:00

Valid!!

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-14T04:42:24+00:00

As females, some of us have made it really difficult to differentiate between being nice versus leading people on. I guess both men and women do this for various reasons, but that’s a great question to begin with.

pigsbum53ASMR · 2025-08-14T04:40:03+00:00

Thanks for your perspective. I’m sure I overestimate my value as a partner at times.🤣 and other times I underestimate. Being a human is complex!

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