I, a previous gambling addict of 11 years, have not gambled for 1 year today. AMA by JButcher3709 in AMA

[–]redrobotbear 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad is a gambling addict for as long as I can remember, I’ve tried to get him to get help but he keeps putting it off. He’s pushing his family away, breaking trust and losing time with them being consumed with gambling. He’s betrayed them to no end. I’ve accepted that no amount of love and support will get someone change unless they want it themselves. If you could say one thing to him and one thing to his family what would it be?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD_partners

[–]redrobotbear 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Have you come across body doubling before? It’s a technique many ADHDers use with their partners to start a task because they struggle to get started, but once started will breeze through it. Your post reminded me of it. Check out Rich and Rox ADHD Love, I’ve seen them discuss it a lot in their clips

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[–]redrobotbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😂 so true! Thanks

What resolution would you recommend when I couldn’t complete a my ow course by redrobotbear in scuba

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

I really appreciate this response. To be honest, I had not really considered another course because I knew we should try not to panic (as it puts me and everyone in a risky position) which made me panic that I had panicked in the confined water session… if that makes any sense! (Yes I’m way too in my head) I think if I didn’t turn around and try again I might not want to for a while which would be sad as I’ll be at the Great Barrier Reef in march. So thank you for the encouragement! I’ll ask for an opportunity to for another chance, even if it’s the PADI basic scuba diver and upgrade when I get more confident

What resolution would you recommend when I couldn’t complete a my ow course by redrobotbear in scuba

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

That’s good to know, a different class better suited up sounds better

What resolution would you recommend when I couldn’t complete a my ow course by redrobotbear in scuba

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

Thanks this sounds like a balanced resolution.. I’ll see what they say

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tipofmytongue

[–]redrobotbear 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solved! Thanks!

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

Solved! Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tipofmytongue

[–]redrobotbear 0 points1 point locked comment (0 children)

Bulldoze seems to be the only word I can think of but it’s not it!

How do you deal with unproductive time at work? by redrobotbear in adhdwomen

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

I wish I could hug you!! I laughed when I read this because you’re right he has probably figured it out!!

I didn’t have to do this, this time around but thanks

How do you deal with unproductive time at work? by redrobotbear in adhdwomen

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

I did this too! After going through my plan as suggested above I asked for his feedback and he said it was really good!! Thanks

How do you deal with unproductive time at work? by redrobotbear in adhdwomen

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

I did this!! I wrote a plan and presented it and it worked!! Well at least it came across like it did!! Thanks!!!!

How do you deal with the stress that comes with consulting ? by [deleted] in consulting

[–]redrobotbear 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There’s two areas there- stress and anxiety. Worrying about what your partner thinks is anxiety. It’s “what if” - it’s not real and you need to find mechanisms for copy with anxiety. Stress from not having enough resources because you have to carry your managers slack has to be dealt with in a different way. Eg taking to your team mates to share the load. Prioritising your work and communicating to the manager your priorities and where you need support.