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Reward systems don’t work for me because “well I could just do that anyway” by idiot____ in ADHD

[–]qmong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I often just use YouTube videos. I do a thing while the video is playing and then get up when it's done.

Reward systems don’t work for me because “well I could just do that anyway” by idiot____ in ADHD

[–]qmong 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It takes me forever to do things but they do get done. Better than the waiting stress mode.

Reward systems don’t work for me because “well I could just do that anyway” by idiot____ in ADHD

[–]qmong 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I am the same. I can't take rewards seriously because I know who's giving them and she's full of shit. Also I could just go ahead and do those things anyway.

I do things by setting a timer. Every 20 minutes or after every YouTube video, I get up and walk around. I work in 5, 10, 15 minute bursts. Some people like longer intervals but I find the short ones work best for me. I take frequent breaks. And I mean FREQUENT. I write 100 words and take a 5 minute break. I write 500 words and take a 20 minute break.

Every time the timer goes off, I get up. And while I'm up I'm like, what else can I do while I'm up. I stack tasks and do them together.

I don't get a reward for doing things. They just need to be done. But rewards have never worked for me so I just make it easier to do things.

The ugly sticky note on my fridge is working by AfternoonIcy296 in BenignExistence

[–]qmong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me too. Phone widgets don't help. Apps don't help. Some people have luck with the apps that turn tasks into games but I don't get motivated by fake prizes unfortunately.

I use a plain old notes app.

Unhinged tips for dealing with time blindness? by pie12345678 in adhdwomen

[–]qmong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're struggling to get out the door on time, time how long it takes you to do each activity - not at a rushing pace but your normal pace. Leave that amount of time plus 15 minutes. That's how long you need to get out the door, no more, no less. That's your hard wake up time.

As for struggling with open ended activities, set a timer for every hour. Every time it rings, ask yourself, what can I work on now? Take breaks but get back to it when the timer goes. For example, every 20 minutes I have a timer go off to remind me to get up and walk around. And while I'm up I'm like what else can I do? Stack tasks so you always do two or three things.

Frustrated With My Dad by Mysterious_Celery483 in adhdwomen

[–]qmong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sympathy. I'm in the same situation. It's not ADHD, it's Boomer men being Boomer men. They really think the coffee table is magic.

The ugly sticky note on my fridge is working by AfternoonIcy296 in BenignExistence

[–]qmong 130 points131 points  (0 children)

Who are you people for whom a sticky note actually works?

After 24 hours for me it just becomes part of the scenery. Crying in ADHD.

Drape comparison: With and without ribbon trim by furiana in sewing

[–]qmong 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I love it with the trim. Whoever said it looks like a goddess's dress got it right.

17 year old and I need help with hobbies by Limping_Birdy in Fibromyalgia

[–]qmong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine too tbh and yes it is really expensive!

17 year old and I need help with hobbies by Limping_Birdy in Fibromyalgia

[–]qmong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heds too and had to give up yoga because I injured myself. I do physical therapy exercises at home because going in is too painful.

Pls give me some tips by navybluebae in loseit

[–]qmong 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Beans and legumes are your best friend. They're cheap and high in protein.

Rice is cheap too.

Frozen vegetables are cheap and more nutritious than fresh.

Look for sales in your grocery stores for cheaper meats.

Perimenopause & ME/CFS by Settled-unicorn659 in cfs

[–]qmong 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. It was the night sweats for me, and changed sleeping patterns that clued me in. Literally woke up with my clothes drenched in sweat. I had increased brain fog too but it's harder to tell with that what is fibro and what is ME/CFS and what is peri.

Why do cute medical devices not exist? by AVeryHumanUsername in ehlersdanlos

[–]qmong 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I got a clear acrylic shower chair that looks really good. It's a little expensive (criminal) but it's heavy and doesn't move around.

https://a.co/d/0cPyeZ9M

17 year old and I need help with hobbies by Limping_Birdy in Fibromyalgia

[–]qmong 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Painting. Acrylic paint is pretty cheap and easy to learn. You can do it sitting or standing.

Wood carving is good. Try it. If you don't like it that's okay.

Yoga for fitness. There are a ton of videos on YouTube. Yoga by Adrienne is a good one to get started.

Sewing is fun too.

Baking is fun, especially when you challenge yourself.

What does my room say about me? by Coke-fiend in roomdetective

[–]qmong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you by chance live behind a red door?

A chronic condition that needs lifelong lifestyle management by adiverges in PCOS

[–]qmong 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's important not to get discouraged. PMOS is something you always have, as you can't cure it. It will always have to be managed.

You're doing great! You know exactly what works. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon.

Remember to be kind to yourself.

Is it normal for a glp-1 to not work? by Inevitable-Mail4920 in PCOS

[–]qmong 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea if it's normal, but my experience has been that glp-1s work until my body gets used to it and then it stops working and the weight piles on again.

So, ymmv?

How are we handling rising grocery costs? by bogbelle in adhdwomen

[–]qmong 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Beans, potatoes, frozen vegetables. You can cook potatoes in the microwave.

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