The stim/tic post I did earlier became an internet rabbit hole I fell down. Which became an overly long blog post.
The answer to "is this a stim or a tic?" seems to be "it's complicated." Which is both validating and annoying.
Post also includes: a list of my greatest vocal hits, MrsVark finding my weird noises comforting, and the understanding that "more symptoms" may actually just be "less masking."
https://theaardvark.co.uk/frank-en-furter-my-vocal-stimstics-the-soundtrack-of-my-life.html
No matter what I’m doing I take too long.
Or too short
Or it’s just right and then it sets a standard as if I know what I’m doing.
Fellow ADHDers - How do you deal with your time blindness?
Made the mistake of trying to run two simple errands on a Saturday.
First stop, my usual grocery store. Zero open parking spots and 3 different people not up to the task of parking their stupidly oversized SUVs.
Second stop, backup grocery where I was "lucky" enough to get a parking spot, but where they didn't have half the things on my list.
Third stop, Trader Joe's. 'Nuff said.
Now home, in my basement, bordering on a complete, non-speaking shutdown.
Oh, and I forgot the coffee. Wasn't on the list, therefore didn't exist.
Alright folks. Favorite water bottle / tumbler brands with straws. Needs good flow.
My current one just quit on me. I didn't really like it to begin with since it was a metal tumbler (so loud) with no handle, but it was a gift, so... 😅
I'm chronically dehydrated and I need my cup to perform well and also be cute, or I won't drink enough. It's just how it is over here. 🥲
Recommendations?
@autistics
Announcement: #Voxelibre multiplayer casual game tomorrow (Sat) for 4 hours in the late afternoon to evening (North America).
Voxelibre is a free and #OpenSource #Minecraft clone. More details here:
https://docs.autis.toque.im/
Damage has been turned off. People with #Autism, #ADHD or #AuDHD are invited.
A real sentence I said today: "Well, it's not that pets make your life better, it's that they change the reality of your situation in a positive way."
I found it amusing in retrospect. Not sure what made me feel that the distinction was necessary, but I can't help it sometimes. I wonder if it's a #ND thing.
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lifewithtrees
Barefoot Rambling
Onni
Fylgja
Owl Eyes
feodoric
Goiterzan/Amygdalai Lama
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LeAnn Levering, LCSW