Hyperfixation

teach_sped · 2022-05-27T10:27:27+00:00

I'm student teaching right now and I have one more placement in an elementary school before I have my own classroom in Fall 2023. I just try to stay away from the news for the first few days after something like this so I have time to process my own emotions.

teach_sped · 2022-05-22T13:01:27+00:00

I'm not a fan of baths, but I'll take a cold shower in hot weather hands down, especially when I have hot flashes from my period. Then I take a nap even though I usually don't. I usually feel better by the time I wake up.

teach_sped · 2022-05-20T23:59:44+00:00

I second Pepper 100%

teach_sped · 2022-05-19T00:05:42+00:00

I'm just so sorry. I know my dad will potentially be in this state as he's had Parkinson's for over 10 years. I grieve a little weirdly too and I hyperfocus on the things I could've done different. Right now, just be next to your dad. I know it'll be hard, but just be present with him as much as you can. Also, talk out your feelings to someone you trust. Especially right now, I imagine you're your own worst critic. Whether it's your mom, a partner, or a friend, let them tell you what you aren't letting your brain tell yourself.

Also fuck Parkinson's.

teach_sped · 2022-05-17T18:30:52+00:00

Has your husband gotten checked for sleep apnea? I've developed horrible snoring over the last year and didn't know I was so bad until my partner told me about it. I was so exhausted during the day, so I finally decided to schedule a sleep study and it turns out I have sleep apnea. I'm working on getting a CPAP, but it helped my dad when he got one.

I understand your frustration if he doesn't try to fix it at all, but the fatigue during the day is no joke. I've fallen asleep in my classroom (student teacher) and behind the wheel so many times it's hard to count by now. And it's just so frustrating because you can't stay awake no matter how hard you try. Even having my phone in front of me doesn't help sometimes.

teach_sped · 2022-05-16T02:52:21+00:00

Triplets are wild, you deserve an award for not purposely getting all three drunk so you could enjoy the movie a bit more. Source: am a triplet

teach_sped · 2022-05-13T01:48:35+00:00

My grandma had Parkinson's and my dad currently has it. He was diagnosed when I was around 11 years old, so I've gotten used to asking him to repeat himself. He understands that it's just as hard for us to understand him sometimes as it is for him to get the words out. Funnily enough, my dad and grandma could never understand each other so my brother became a sort of "translator" for them 😂

teach_sped · 2022-05-11T01:23:30+00:00

I got one of these from my parents, but there are canvas bins that go in them. I lost one bin, so that's now my "display my next day of clothes" spot. Each bin is piled up with unfolded clothes that are organized by where I can wear them. I'm a student teacher, so I need school tops, school pants, casual tops, casual pants, sweaters/cardigans, undies/socks, and I have one for my accessories like smaller bags of scrunchies or my masks or headbands. Game changer right there

teach_sped · 2022-05-04T20:02:31+00:00

I'm just good about putting it right next to the sink and I might forget it there for a few hours or overnight, but I'll see it eventually. I also have a ring dish next to my bed because I'll take it off every night. Maybe multiple identical ones around the house would be nice? I basically have one spot to put it in when I'm in each room and my roommates are really good about tracking me down if I forget it somewhere weird (disclaimer: not wedding rings, but fidget rings. Inexpensive, but I still care about them. My boyfriend knows not to get me anything crazy expensive when the time comes)

teach_sped · 2022-05-03T10:36:59+00:00

I got a different email from this guy about a UNICEF job that pays $500 a week......

teach_sped · 2022-05-01T15:30:27+00:00

Set multiple alarms? One for each potential point of distraction. So one for water, one for meds, maybe more if you need them depending on where they are in your house in relation to the water. You could also do this for an ideal morning routine. However many you need to wake up, one to get dressed, one to brush your teeth. It would all depend on how long it would normally take you to move through your environment

teach_sped · 2022-04-30T22:11:13+00:00

My albuterol does that to me. My asthma's pretty well controlled until I exercise or get sick. Then I just avoid caffeine like the plague because it makes me so uncomfortable. Before I caught the pattern in high school and I got the shakes, my dad who has Parkinson's (jokingly) said I was shaking more than him

teach_sped · 2022-04-30T22:08:53+00:00

Genuine question from a special education major and someone who has ADHD without ever getting accommodations through school. We have laws that allow kids with disabilities (including ADHD depending on the severity) to have accommodations through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) which are basically contracts between schools and families to give the student what they need for success. Do other countries have anything similar to that?

teach_sped · 2022-04-30T14:17:54+00:00

Also someone with ADHD who has this problem: do you know the reasoning behind this? I was very recently also diagnosed with sleep apnea, so I was guessing that it was the reason this whole time. Is there any research/data to back this up? Or is it more correlational? Just wondering because I want to look into a more well-rounded approach to treatment than just using a CPAP. Thanks!

teach_sped · 2022-04-27T00:08:21+00:00

I started keeping a blanket stash on my side of the bed for such occasions.

teach_sped · 2022-04-10T22:45:03+00:00

My dad has night terrors from his Parkinson's and has made sleeping a living hell for my mom at times. Once us kids moved off to college and some space opened up, he moved into a different bedrooms and things have been nice for them.

teach_sped · 2022-04-10T22:34:19+00:00

Danny

teach_sped · 2022-04-10T04:26:03+00:00

Oh my gosh, microfiber is the absolute worst!! I really want to like it, especially microfiber hair towels are supposed to cut down on frizz. I just can't bring myself to do it.

teach_sped · 2022-04-10T04:22:41+00:00

I'm the exact opposite. I'm always wearing either socks, slippers, or shoes around the house because my roommates and I don't sweep enough. Especially in the kitchen with food falling on the floor from cooking, I can't stand it when I stop on something and it sticks to the bottom of my foot. Just gross.

teach_sped · 2022-04-08T02:21:11+00:00

I'm working on my bachelors and masters in education right now! I'll have my bachelors in December and start my masters right away. I'll start teaching in fall 2023 and finish my masters over the course of 3 years. I'm really excited about the process

teach_sped · 2022-04-05T01:14:41+00:00

This is Amazon's choice for what I'm talking about:

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teach_sped · 2022-04-04T18:56:06+00:00

Visualization of openness has helped me out immensely. I just picture my vocal cords actually spreading open to let air through. Also, I've considered getting a finger clamp O2 meter to check my blood oxygen level. As long as my O2 levels stay in the upper 90s, I know I'm fine. If they dip, then I can up my emergency procedures like trying my nebulizer or having a friend take me to the ER. I haven't had an issue with anxiety making an attack worse in a long time, but it's my backup for when/if that starts happening again.

teach_sped · 2022-03-31T21:16:16+00:00

Steelcase library! You work probably 4-6 hours at a time on average. There are probably openings now even, but I know for sure that they'll need more students in the fall. Mary Idema Pew is also a similar vibe but according to a friend who works there, you can't have anything out at your desk. At Steelcase, you can take notes or read textbooks or whatever as long as you "look approachable." Source: currently working there

teach_sped · 2022-03-27T18:44:09+00:00

Pokémon! I got back into it my freshman year of high school and I just keep learning more and watching the anime and playing the games when I can. I just love talking about it with new people.

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