#adhd blogging

[brehaaorgana]

From the book Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD:

Putting a coat on the back of a chair by the door is fine, but if you prefer, use coat hooks and a large catch-all basket for dropping keys, hats, gloves.

Small bookcase end-table next to the couch to store craft projects, books, and other things being worked on for easy access.

Add a storage unit near the dining room table to transition between eating and working there.

Daily toiletry items should be stored in a basket that you can move easily

Extra toiletries and medicine cabinet items go in open shelf/basket storage so they can be seen and used easily. If items no longer fit, purge the excess. Don't obscure the view!

If you disrobe in the bathroom, place a tall hamper in there.

Keep a set of cleaning supplies in each bathroom

Edit: I also have this post on budgeting with ADHD + feel free to check my tags, coz I am trying to remember to tag as needed for this stuff. :)

#i miss having this stuff in place bc i feel like i was doing much better when it was #adult adhd #adhd blogging #adhd

[adhd-soul]

THISSS🗣🗣🗣

Yea we may make it look fun but it’s not.😭

I guess it can appear that way bc some of us have bubbly /goofy personalities, along with feeling emotions more intensely, and then mix that with inattentiveness and or hyperactivity.

It can also appear that way because our highs can be really high..🚀 Like sometimes you’re happy and then there’s just in a really good ass mood. You might light up the whole room or draw attention to yourself because you’re in that good of a mood.

-You may laugh at something for minutes or for days till your tummy muscles aches

-You might be telling everyone and their mom about the fact that 🗣👥👥👥 :

-Maybe you accomplished something that your proud of

-Started a new hobby

- Have a new bf or gf

-Bought something new

^the oversharing struggle 🗣👥👥👥

-You could just be in a good mood and accidentally talking too loud or maybe laughing too loud. 🤫😥Or just being a chatterbox ( I got my name written on the board in class for that one )

- or just passionately talking about something your very passionate about like you could have your own talk show lol and maybe dump a lot of info to others bc you’re an expert on the topic

Then our lows can be really low..⚓️😓🤬Like when you’re mad you’re mad. Can go from 0-10 real quick. Something that may not bother a regular pupil may feel like a slap in the face. Then there’s the struggle with emotional regulation…😭

-Might take me more time to get over something than your regular pupil would 🙃

-Easy to make me cry😓 ( sometimes especially when I was younger )

-argumentative ass that has to have the last word 😆

-Being short tempered

- If I have a plan and it all goes to shit I might huff and puff 😆😤

- might be a little sassy on the road 🚘 ( I try to think now it as it’s not worth it and too many accidents happen everyday or what if someone’s just having a bad day or are spacey soul like me and didn’t mean to drive like crap lol ( also if I leave earlier and not running late there’s a less chance of road rage and sassiness 😭 )

Back to the goofy and bubbly personality thing I had an someone very close to me once tell me to “never change “ so at least one positive thing about the ADD/ADHD is having a unique personality. I think I also me laughing a lot sometimes or trying to be funny, make others laugh or smile is one of my ways of coping and just trying to make life and more fun and positive because some days are really tough.

(Might add more to this later my original post I didn’t save as a draft and it got deleted and I didn’t remember everything I wrote 😭 )

Thanks for reading. Hope you all are having a nice weekend.

#adhd #adhd feels #adhdawareness #adult adhd #living with adhd #neurodivergent #adhd culture #adhd mood #adhd stuff #adhdlife #adhd blogging #ADHDblog #personal blog

[subtextread]

pharmacy delay on my wellbutrin script but I’m scared to start it anyway so 🤝

#wellbutrin #adhd blogging #bupropion

[lyraeon]

so far the most noticeable difference from the ADHD meds is that the dialogue in my head is now like... a proper dialogue? whereas before, even a single full sentence felt obscured in black fuzz more than 3 or 4 words away in either direction. fog of war in my head.

any attempt to question what was going on - by myself, in my own head - was usually met by incoherent screeching or static. It’s that “can’t operate the robot” feeling I’ve complained about before - I’m sitting in the cockpit but none of the controls work no matter how much I pound on them. I’m not necessarily really truly *physically* stuck, but I’m so frozen I might as well be.

but now I just... can think things through? without having to write them down? and can mostly remember what my previous sentence was while talking?

My brain now: "oh right, we dropped that in the shower earlier. why didn't we pick it up?" "we forgot" "fair enough, it was behind us. we should pick it up now." "I don't want to." "why not?" "because it needs rinsed off since it was sitting there" "well shouldn't we pick it up sooner rather than later then so it only needs rinsed not cleaned?" "ohhh true yeah I guess, rinsing now > cleaning later" proceeds to actually do thing my brain before the meds, like 360 days a year: "oh why is that wrapper on the floor" static with brief flashes of unwrapping the thing earlier "ok let's pick it up" sudden paralysis "...let's go pick it up" dial tone, body remains frozen to chair "pick it... argh. fine, we'll pick it up when we get up later, let's finish watching-" blinks "wait why do I have 9 unread discord messages, how long have I been zoned out out here? over an hour? and I still haven't hit play?!"

so yeah, big improvement?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

#adhd blogging #brainfog #idk what to tag this?? #therapy stuff

[promithiae]

My coworker and I were talking the other day about how they don't like eating around people because they eat really fast and I was right there with them But I had a revelation tonight while eating dinner. If I have a Task with nothing to bounce my attention off there are 2 options for the speed with which I finish it. 1) I hyper focus and finish The Task in record breaking time or 2) My brain provides distraction for me and I spend 45 minutes on step three and then have to finish everything else in a rush. If I have something to bounce my attention off of (whether that's a youtube video, a book, scrolling through tumblr, or whatever) I generally eat at a socially acceptable pace. But if there's nothing else for me to fiddle with I will either finish a 3 course meal in 5 minutes or wander off halfway through to do something else.

#adhd blogging #conversation doesn't count as distraction most of the time because I super do not like eating and talking at the same time #so I eat as quickly as possible to get it out of the way and continue the conversation #there are other factors too- #Am I eating something with my hands? #I fucking hate having food goop on my hands so I will eat faster than you would think was humanly possible #so I can go wash them #AND YES I TASTED MY FOOD SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

[unnatural-twenty]

Me: Plays around with controlled overstimulation in order to focus on a mind numbingly boring task at work Me: Gets overstimulated and has to go walk around for a bit to calm down

#adhd blogging #god fucking damn it i was meant to finish this task on MONDAY #ITS SO BORING #I AM ON MY MEDS I AM DRINKING WATER I AM SLEEPING #AND I JUST UHHHHHHHHHH DONT WANNA #GOD DAMN IT WHAT OTHER TRICKS CAN I USE

[sarsaparillia]

genuinely love how many of y'all see anything i post about adhd and immediately hit reblog like we're all in this together ❤

#adhd blogging

[witchstone]

concerta made me ten times funnier

#diary #adhd blogging

[airghoul]

posting/reblogging this every day until i get my adderall refilled since its on back order (aside from the week i've already gone without it)

DAY 1

#adhd blogging #actually adhd

[burntoutdaydreamer]

Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

#writing #creative writing #writer problems #writing advice #writing community #writing a book #writing problems #novel writing #on writing #writing tips #writing help #writers on tumblr #writers block #female writers #writers of tumblr #writers blog #adhd writer

[inkskinned]

fucking hate it when the stuff everybody says "actually works" does actually work.

hate exercising and realizing i've let go of a lot of anxiety and anger because i've overturned my fight-or-flight response.

hate eating right and eating enough and eating 3 times a day and realizing i'm less anxious and i have more energy

hate journaling in my stupid notebook with my stupid bic ballpoint and realizing that i've actually started healing about something once i'm able to externalize it

hate forgiving myself hate complimenting myself more often hate treating myself with kindness hate taking a gratitude inventory hate having patience hate talking to myself gently

hate turning my little face up to the sun and taking deep breaths and looking at nature and grounding myself and realizing that i feel less burdened and more hopeful, more actually-here, that i am able to see the good sides of myself more clearly, that i am able to see not only how far i have to grow - but also how much growth i have already done & how much of my life i truly fill with light and laughter and love

horrible horrible horrible. hate it but i'm gonna do it tho

[brehaaorgana]

ADHD money/budgeting system I'm currently using for my benefit is going well (I've been using it for like half a year now?), and I wanna recommend it.

You Need a Budget is EXCELLENT. 10/10 do recommend. Uhhh rambling about it and my generic disclaimers + gushing extensively under the cut but TL;DR I think it's great for ADHD ppl, I've used it for 6+ months now and I find it super SUPER helpful. also weirdly fun.

DISCLAIMERS:

Budgeting helps you understand/know your money, it can't make money appear where there is none.

Everyone should learn to budget even if you don't have much money (especially then)

This is NOT a magic trick solution. Just like everything else, it is an assistive tool. This is one of those adult things we can't simply opt out of without negative consequences, though.

My advice is based on something I am currently able to do. That is, I can spend an amount of money on this specific thing that works well for me. If you have no extra money to spend then previously I was tracking things in a notebook. So you can still do this.

I believe Dave Ramsey is a fundie fraud/hack and no one should listen to him about money.

DID YOU KNOW THEY CANCELLED MINT???

Okay? OKAY.

Ahem.

You Need a Budget is EXCELLENT.

It is called YNAB for short. The first 34 days are your free trial, and that is my referral link. If anyone uses it and then signs up for a subscription, we both get a month free. Also you can share a subscription with up to six people (account owner can see everything but individuals can pick and choose what they share amongst each other) so like...idk your whole polycule can be on one account. Or your kids. Whatever.

If you are a student, it's free for a year. If you aren't, a subscription is $99 for a year (paid all at once) or $14.99 monthly, which is equivalent to paying Amazon prime. Go cancel Prime and get this instead tbh.

They got a whole article just on ynab and ADHD. They also have like...a big variety of ways to access their info? They have a book, podcast episodes, YouTube videos, blog posts, q&A's, free live workshops you can join (you can request live captioning), emails they can send (if you want) a wiki, and so on. They got workshops on all kinds of topics!!

So whatever ends up working for your brain. It also has a matching app.

If you lost Mint this year they have a gajillion things for moving from Mint.

Also they have a "got five minutes?" Page which has a slider so you can decide how much attention/time you have before going on lol:

They only have 4 rules of the budget, they're simple and practical, and it doesn't get judgey or like...mean about your spending.

1. Give every dollar a job 2. Embrace your true expenses 3. Roll with the punches 4. Age your money.

THEN THEY BREAK THESE DOWN INTO SMALL STEPS FOR YOU! They even have a printable! Also these rules are great because there's built in expectations that things WILL HAPPEN and it's NOT all or nothing with a fear of total collapse into failure. Reality and The Plan don't always align, especially if you have ADHD. So it's directing our energy towards the true expenses and not clinging to The Plan!! over reality.

You can automate a lot of shit (you can sync with your bank accounts just like mint, but also automate tagging the categories of regular expenses/transactions). And if for whatever reason you accidentally do something that makes the budget look weird or wrong:

A) you can usually fix it somehow OR b) they have like, a button you can press that gives you a clean slate and archives the previous version of the budget for you.

So if you forget for a few weeks or months, or accidentally input something wildly wrong, or just don't want to look at a really terrible month anymore and feel like you need a fresh start you can usually either fix it or start fresh which is really nice.

The app also (for whatever reason) scratches my itch to have things like...have incentives or little game-like goals in a way mint never did? I don't know why. Filling up the bars or putting money into the categories to cover my expenses is satisfying lmao. You can also make a big wish expense category for all the fun shit you want, and fund it whenever you can and then you can see the little bar go up and that's fun.

Anyways I've been using it for like 6+ months now and I think it's really helped me when I use it.

#adhd #adhd money #adult adhd #ynab #adhd blogging

[desultory-suggestions]

Pay attention to what makes you feel on edge. If you’re feeling angry try to stop and assess what is triggering that anger. It doesn’t have to make sense. Is the sound of shoes squeaking on the floor grating? Is the way someone is asking you for something upsetting even if the ask isn’t? Understanding what is bothering us is the first step to diffusing our anger.

#suggestions #suggestion blog #mental health #anger #emotional #emotional regulation #adhd #actually autistic #recovery #positivity #self love #ed recovery #self care #meltdowns #healing #mental health suggestions

[subtextread]

me: so i just put in for accommodations—

my very lovely and already accommodating professor: you don’t need them don’t worry!!

me: n-no i do—

#adhd blogging

[jodjuya]

Image originally created by @brieflycleverspoons

#actually adhd #invisible disability #adult adhd #neurodivergent #neurodiverse stuff #neurospicy #neurodivergencies #its the neurodivergency #ableism #internalised ableism #disabilties #autistic spectrum #blogging

[astaraels]

when you're on a work call and you have adhd but the patient you're talking to ALSO has adhd and you get stuck in a loop of telling each other things and commiserating about being adhd to where you almost miss your break 🤣

#adhd blogging #she was an absolute delight to talk to tho gods bless her #shut up lauren