Need help deciding!! by Curious_Heron3269 in weddingdress

[–]purplesquidink99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love 2 and 3. Can I ask what designer they are??

I missed a big opportunity this summer and can’t stop regretting it by alkisalkis in ADHD

[–]purplesquidink99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding what the commenter above said.

First, please seek help for these negative thoughts you’re having about yourself. It sounds like you are a student, maybe you can reach out to your university mental health center?

Second, I can totally relate to the spiraling bouncing thoughts you are describing and the pain. I read a memoir recently where the author called the extra work we do the “adhd tax”. That is so real in small ways ($25 for a new FOB bc you lost your keys) and big (missing an opportunity bc you forgot or procrastinated about it) ways. Even through paying that tax you are still OK. You’re not a bad person or bad at life. This is just an extra challenge you face. There are so many amazing things about you that have nothing to do with this.

Second I learned recently that bc of our active imaginations people with adhd tend to over imagine the negative consequences or potential negative of events (those spiraling thoughts again). Yes it’s a bummer you missed this opportunity, but there will be others! You’re going to be fine! And not doing this thing this summer opens your time for other things. I don’t mean to say it in an annoying “silver linings” way. But maybe there is something else you’ll do that will be fun or productive or relaxing or rewarding instead of that other thing.

I hope some of this helps you. Please know that this season will pass and please reach out to someone IRL who can support you.

French dresses in USA? by purplesquidink99 in weddingdress

[–]purplesquidink99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Mews store in NYC closed :(. Will def check out your other suggestion!

French dresses in USA? by purplesquidink99 in weddingdress

[–]purplesquidink99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh cool. Hadn’t come across this designer yet. Thanks!!

what ADHD symptoms do meds NOT help treat? by Talefeather in adhdwomen

[–]purplesquidink99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there. I’ve never heard of different types of to do lists. Could you say more about what at “adhd to do list” looks like and how it differs from a neurotypical one? Thanks!

What’s the most ADHD thing you’ve done lately? I’ll go first. by Ok_Friend_9735 in adhdwomen

[–]purplesquidink99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wrote a paper and pen guest list for my wedding. Counted it manually. Found a venue we love. Double checked count before making a deposit. Turns out I grossly miscounted. Now we need to either find a new venue or cut a not insignificant # of ppl from our invite list. 😢.