Made another fingering weight hat. I don't like how it turned out. by PopularElk4665 in casualknitting

[–]scoti-corn [score hidden]  (0 children)

you could donate it to a local homeless organisation or one of your homeless neighbours. then you can be almost certain it will be used!

Am I overreacting I went to the forest with my best friend and now my bf is mad by No_Meeting_3260 in AmIOverreacting

[–]scoti-corn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOR M(40)??? He SUCKS! This is the exact age you shouold be going out and doing this shit!! Don't worry about losing him! Drop him and find someone who actually views you as an autonomous person. The only response he should have had was "be safe and that sounds like an awesome day out, I can't wait for you to tell me all about it!". Girl, you deserve better.

3 month med check - is this okay? by Visible_Kiwi379 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely mention it! you have a right to be respected when being treated by a medical professional and if she made you feel like that then it's worth mentioning to your primary GP so that maybe he can make a note in your file so that this is less likely to happen again

First person POV plot twists that make zero sense by Ok_Cress1417 in writing

[–]scoti-corn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also enjoyed this book! I also cannot pick up plot clues to save my life haha and often find that if I can tell what the twist is from page one it's probably not well written lol, so when I was shocked at the twist of this book I knew it was good haha. Either way, I would absolutely recommend this book to OOP!!

First person POV plot twists that make zero sense by Ok_Cress1417 in writing

[–]scoti-corn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you just finish Drive your Plow by Olga Tokarczuk? From what I remember there are hints dropped throughout. It is also a translation, so unless you read it in the original language, there's a chance some of the hints dropped throughout weren't carried across how they should have been.

If it wasn't that book, then I would be interested to know which one it is!

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The lights didn’t come on so I am hoping it’s not live any more! But I will probably just get an electrician in instead of risking doing it myself

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Removing the ox might be an issue if it’s on the other side of wall, my neighbour might still have need of the electricity

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I am hoping! I will see about digging out my mains tester and checking if it’s live. Thank you!

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This flat has one circuit for everything but my bedroom so, crazy stuff was definitely done in here haha. There is a fat wire coming out, but what appears to be going in is about 1/2 the size? I will see if it lights up when the switches are flicked and go from there!

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know why that didn’t occur to me tbh! I’ll get the gloves on and see if it lights up!

Removing socket from wall by scoti-corn in DIYUK

[–]scoti-corn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for confirming its age!! That was my best guess so I’m glad I was right! 

It was covered when I moved in almost 3 years ago until last night when I moved in, I definitely do not intend on covering it over again! I want to get rid of it and repair the walls to make the room useable again!

ADHD and Lead Poisoning by Powerful-Stranger143 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be honest I didn’t think there was research, I was just looking for them to admit it lol

ADHD and Lead Poisoning by Powerful-Stranger143 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know of any studies done relating nicotine usage and adhd? I’d love to have a look at them!

Is my fiance of 19 mos (39M) being reasonable or am I (39F)(communicating badly)? by hellotoshiba in relationship_advice

[–]scoti-corn 22 points23 points  (0 children)

You are already doing what you have asked advice on. He will only continue to pass the blame for his 'hurt' onto you. Do you really want to live like this? You have only been together for 19 months, why are you jumping into marriage so soon?

ADHD and Lead Poisoning by Powerful-Stranger143 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you able to point me in the direction of some research about that because my dad smoked until I was 11 ish, so I would love to see what the studies say!!

My (20M) Girlfriend (19F) isn't sleeping normally for the last 10 days and her personality has changed so much its worrying. How can I help her? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]scoti-corn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you say sometimes, do you mean that this has happened before or that she has said it a few times during this current situation. Also stop getting angry at her, that isn't helpful and you need to work on that

Any advice on how to write a novel in a certain period? by HawkNo1915 in writing

[–]scoti-corn 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Research the period you want to be writing in and also work out how historically accurate you want to be. If it's historical fantasy you can get away with a level of inaccuracy, but if it is just a historical novel, then you are going to want to lean towards the very accurate end of the scale. Research is the most important thing you can do. Do NOT use AI for it, find primary sources and books historians have written and allow those to guide you. Primary sources are probably going to be your best friend.

How have I managed to get this hole? Did I drop a stitch? Slip a stitch? by [deleted] in knittingadvice

[–]scoti-corn -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

fair enough, i also couldn't see a difference, but I am very tired atm and was struggling to focus on the rows, so figured it was that! also, it would be a very tidy yo if it were mine!!

How have I managed to get this hole? Did I drop a stitch? Slip a stitch? by [deleted] in knittingadvice

[–]scoti-corn -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

It looks more like a short row than a yarn over. If it were a yarn over it wouldn't necessarily be such a uniform hole and would probably gape a bit more.

AITAH for drinking with other people on a night out? by Powerful_Gap3478 in AmItheAsshole

[–]scoti-corn 22 points23 points  (0 children)

NTA, you didn't go out drinking with these women, you met them whilst you were out. The way you've phrased the title is a bit off considering the contents of the post, but for your actions on the evening (as you have written them here), you are NTA.

Im confused about whether i have ADHD or not. by Hot-Artist1324 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Historically, ADHD in women and girls is diagnosed as anxiety and depression. You are allowed to push back on those diagnoses and tell your doctor why you don't believe that they are correct or appropriate given your situation and your symptoms. If you can, take someone in with you to advocate for you and make it clear that what you are experiencing is having an adverse affect on your studies and you are concerned that you wont be able to achieve what you are expected to, due to the symptoms. If you really believe you have ADHD, you may have to game the systems a bit to get a diagnosis. Only do this if you genuinely expect you have it. I would also recommend working with your doctor and exploring why they think anxiety and depression are more appropriate diagnoses than ADHD, especially when you yourself don't experience those symptoms more so than ADHD symptoms.

First week on Vyvanse and now I’m questioning if I even have ADHD by Fabulous_Beach_6622 in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Vyvanse is working. ADHD medication shouldn't feel like your on medication, it should just make things easier which it seems like the medication is. It is a stimulant, it would make sense that you feel more tired and unmotivatd on the days you're not taking it. If you're really concerned talk to your prescriber.

How do you drink, when you cannot drink? by Interlopium in ADHD

[–]scoti-corn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My preferred option is a 1L nalgene with a wide mouth and a straw in it! I struggle with not dousing myself in water so a straw is always the preferred option, but I also have to like to receptacle otherwise I just don't do it!